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__label__cc	0.535896	0.464104	Ask any professional who has ever been out of work or looking for new opportunities, and they'll tell you that finding a job isn't exactly a piece of cake. It can be overwhelming and frustrating, especially if you've been looking for a while. Working with the assistance of a GRN search consultant gets rid of the pressure and keeps the process moving. View Biographies Explore a Career as a GRN Search Consultant GRN Frankfort 1040 Grand Mesa Ave. Suite A - 100 New Lenox, IL 60451 USA Copyright © 2021 Global Recruiters Network, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Our Privacy Policy.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1722
__label__wiki	0.502482	0.502482	VCU Health is new brand for VCU Medical Center This post was filed under: BioScience, Health + Life Sciences BioScience VCU Health is the new brand identity for the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and the VCU Health System. Officials at the health system began rolling out the new brand Wednesday. The logo is simpler: a single line of type with the round Virginia Commonwealth University seal on the left, adjacent to “VCU” in big gold letters and the word “Health” in black letters. VCU colors are gold and black. “We are not really changing the brand. We are changing how the brand is expressed,” said Marcos F. Irigaray, vice president of strategy, marketing and enterprise analytics for the VCU Health System. “It’s still the seal next to ‘VCU.’ We are identifying the enterprise now as VCU Health. We are at the point where we need to update our brand to reflect the broader scope and the more comprehensive organization we’ve become.” VCU Health encompasses VCU Medical Center’s hospitals and clinics; the School of Medicine and other health professions schools; the MCV Physicians group practice; Virginia Premier Health Plan, a Medicaid managed care plan; and Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, which VCU acquired last year. “We actually began this process well over a year ago,” said Cynthia Schmidt, chief of marketing for the VCU Health System. “We’ve had hundreds of interviews with all different kinds of stakeholders. We’ve talked to students, alumni groups. We did work with (Denver-based branding firm) Monigle Associates. They are one of the leading brand consultants and work with a lot of academic medical centers,” Schmidt said. “A lot of it was about how can we find greater clarity when we talk about the health enterprise,” she said. Signage will change over time, as will the VCU logo on things such as lab coats and vehicles, Schmidt said. “We have kind of a replace and replenish process. We are not asking everyone on day one to burn their lab coats and start over. The idea is … as things need to be replaced, they will be replaced with the new mark. The same thing with letterhead. Even things like vehicles. Virginia Premier has vehicles all over the state of Virginia, and we will be working with them to make sure those are appropriately branded with the new mark.” Irigaray said it was still accurate to refer to VCU Medical Center, for instance, when referring to a patient being transported there for care, or to use VCU Health System when referring to titles of senior health system leaders. Copyright Richmond Times-Dispatch. Used by Permission.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1723
__label__cc	0.550064	0.449936	Steam Train Hotel 6.8 miles from Romeo, CO This 1911 historic hotel is reputed to be haunted, and features two guest rooms with their own resident ghost. The brick building is also believed to be haunted by a hovering cloud, which has been observed making its way between rooms before disappearing into the inoperable elevator shaft. (Submitted by ... River's Inn Bed and Breakfast River’s Inn Bed and Breakfast is haunted by Annie, and possibly others. Witnesses have seen the little girl named Annie, and heard her laughing and playing. Voices of a man and woman also have been heard, and the spirits have answered questions posed by ghost investigators. Annie's fingerprints in flour ... Three ghosts are believed to haunt this historic bed and breakfast. The first is a gentleman in a suit, who has been seen in the rooms of guests and in the front parlour room. Cigar smoke is often smelt when there is no one around. The other two apparitions seen ... Nino's Mexican Restaurant 21.4 miles from Romeo, CO This atmospheric restaurant is housed inside an old hotel, and is rumoured to be haunted by a variety of ghosts. Staff and diners have reported lights turning on and off of their own accord, the apparition of a cowboy and a ghostly presence that brushes past them in the ... Porter Real Estate Building Rumoured to be a former hospital, a long dead patient allegedly still roams the halls after dark. (Submitted by Callum Swift) The Skyline Lodge Del Norte, Colorado The 3-story lodge, built in 1945 in this little gold-mining town, is said to be haunted by Little Eva, a teenaged prostitute who was shot by the wife of a miner. She is allegedely buried here, under an unmarked concrete slab in a nearby field. Please be mindful that theh ... Foster's Hotel Restaurant and Saloon Chama, New Mexico The 1800s Foster's Hotel Restaurant and Saloon is rumored to be very popular with the spirit set. One ghost is believed to be an 1800s woman who was poisoned after being elected a judge, and was found dead here the next morning. Witnesses have heard the sound of a woman ... Windsor Hotel Windsor hotel was once a lively place, established in 1874. Cowboys, settlers, and European settlers passed through the Windsor hotel. A lady named Maude came through the San Luis Valley and arrived in Del Norte Colorado.her means of the stay where rather joyful........ Well at the beginning. Her and ... Spruce Lodge The haunted rooms at this lodge are 1, 6, and 7. Some of the strange things that happen here include a little girl ghost who peers out of an upstairs window, doors that open and close on their own, voices, footsteps, lights that go on and off, and a woman's ... Haunted Corazon F. Dean Sneed Haunted Manitou Springs Stephanie Waters The Ghosts of Denver: Capitol Hill Phil H. Goodstein Kit Carson Home and Museum Taos, New Mexico At the Kit Carson Home and Museum, folks say frontiersman Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson himself still lingers in spirit. La Veta, Colorado The Francisco Fort Museum is an 1862 adobe plaza complete with a saloon, a school, a blacksmith shop and many relics from Native Americans, settlers, farmers, ranchers and miners. Some say it has a ghostly floating lady in white in its west wing, a haunted piano that plays music by ... Laguna Vista Lodge Eagle Nest, New Mexico The Historic Saloon at Laguna Vista Lodge dates back to 1898, and was frequented by the crew working on the movie Lonesome Dove. On exhibit here are gold nuggets from the old mining days, used in long-ago casino bets. The upstairs portion of the original hotel was once a brothel, ... The Creede Hotel and Restaurant Creede, Colorado Built to service the last Colorado silver boom town in the 1800s, the Creede Hotel & Restaurant is believed to be haunted by some of its former boarders: miners or perhaps some of its more famous guests, which include Calamity Jane and Bob Ford, the killer of Jesse James. The Firemen's Inn This historic bed and breakfast inn is rumoured to be haunted by a ghostly man in old-fashioned clothing, who has been seen and heard on the stairs. (Submitted by Callum Swift) Creede Repertory Theatre Staff working late hours at the old theatre claim to have disembodied footsteps on the third floor of the building, while other claim to have encountered an eerie presence. (Submitted by Callum Swift) Silver Cliff Cemetery Ghost Lights Silver Cliff, Colorado 72 miles from Romeo, CO Silver Cliff Cemetery, around since the early 1880s, is known for its mysterious dancing lights. The blue or white lights or spheres float through the graveyard and sometimes even bounce on the gravestones. The phenomenon was first noted by some miners who had gone through the cemetery as a shortcut; ... St. James Hotel Cimarron, New Mexico There are as many ghost stories as there are rooms at the St. James Hotel. People have reported numerous happenings, from objects being moved, including all the silverware from a table being reportedly moved and piled in the middle after it was set, to haunted apparitions of several different ... Urraca Mesa Rumored to be a "gateway to Hell", the place is said to have once had several cat totems distributed around. The cat totems were said to guard the gates and as long as they remained in place, the gateway could not open. According to legend, the cat ... Dawson Cemetery Raton, New Mexico The ghost town of Dawson was once a large coal mining town. In the early 1900's, a decade apart two separate mining disasters struck the town, and killed more than 400 men. The cemetery is filled with crosses that mark the graves of these men, row after row ... Castles of Colorado: Scandals, Hauntings, and Tales of the Past Ann Westerberg The Haunted Heart of Denver (CO) Kevin Pharris Colorado's Most Haunted, A Ghostly Guide to the Rocky Mountain State Sandy Arno Lyons Espanola Police Station Española, New Mexico Policemen at the Espanola Police Station watching the Sally Port on the security cameras were surprised to see the ghostly immage of a human figure walking through a locked, gated and secured area without triggering any alarms. The policemen say they have experienced other strange things at the station, such ... Tarabino Inn Trinidad, Colorado This inn was originally built in 1907 by the Italian Tarabino brothers. It is said to be haunted by a ghostly lady wearing a gown; she is seen most often at the bottom of the stairs. Phantom cigar smoke and the sound of footsteps also have been reported. Poncha Pass Poncha Pass has a tract of land with a dugout cabin, corral and little gold mine. It's owned by the Boy Scouts and is used for their Rocky Mountain High Adventure base. The dugout is said to be haunted, as moans and murmurs are heard coming from it in the ... Cañon City, Colorado The Museum of Colorado Prisons is rumored to have some lingering spirits. Cold spots and a phantom tobacco smell have been reported in the old laundry room, and Cell 19 is said to be haunted by a female prisoner who passed away there. Photographs have shown ghost orbs and the ... Los Alamos, New Mexico Bandelier National Monument preserves the land and homes of the Ancestral Pueblo People who lived from 1150 to 1600 CE. It was designated as a national monument by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 and was named for Swiss anthropologist Adolph Bandelier. It is rumored to be haunted by ghost lights, ... St. Cloud Hotel Reported to be vacant and in disrepair, this 1888 hotel building is said to be the home of some playful ghosts. Past guests have seen the ghost of a young girl playing with a ball in the hallways. It's said that the ghosts liked to play tricks on the guests ... Grant Corner Inn - Andrew Smith Gallery 102.5 miles from Romeo, CO People claim that objects fall of shelves, that footsteps are often heard when no one is around, and doors that slam on their own. Most of the haunting appears to be confined to the second floor. Palace of the Governors Wails and screams have been heard coming out of 1600's government building, but upon investigation, nothing is found. (Submitted by Callum Swift) Coronado Building This building was originally the old courthouse, but has since been converted to an office facility. The hanging's carried out here were done from the tree in front of the building. Screams, moans and maniacal laughter have been reported by night workers and passer-by's, as well as terrifying apparition's that ... La Fonda Hotel Reportedly haunted by several different apparitions. One who is dubbed "The Judge" and prone to swooping through the hallways. In addition there is an oft-reported sighting of a man who walks through the dining room and jumps into a hole and disappears. The sight of the "hole" is ... Ghosts of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak Ghosts of Fort Collins Lori Juszak Historic Haunts Around Denver (Haunted America) Old St. Vincent's Hospital - Drury Inn Babies crying and the sounds of someone running down the halls are claimed to be the major haunting that occurs at this Drury Inn. La Posada de Santa Fe This hotel is allegedly haunted by the former mistress of the mansion, Julia Staab, who died after sinking into a deep and enduring depression following the death of one of her children. Full body apparitions, items flying off shelves and other ghostly happening are all said to have occurred ... La Casa Mas Antigua Rumoured to date back to the thirteenth century, this humble abode is supposedly haunted by a pair of sisters dating back to when the building served as a private residence, as well as a soldier looking for his missing head. (Submitted by Callum Swift) Old Glendale Stagecoach Station Penrose, Colorado The eerie ruins of the old 1861 Glendale Stagecoach Station are said to be haunted by a gray lady, Kathleen Cooper. Katherine was singing in 1877 when gold prospector Julian LaSalle first met her, and they fell in love. But Julian had business to attend to, and left on the ... Jemez State Monument Jemez Springs, New Mexico Jemez State Monument, the ruins of an ancient pueblo and a 17th-century Spanish mission, is said to be haunted by many apparitions: priests, Native Americans and Spanish settlers. Visitors often hear disembodied footsteps as they walk among the ruins, and ghost lights are said to appear late at night. Pueblo Firefighters Museum This museum and society was formed to preserve the firefighting heritage of the town, and appears to have preserved some ghostly inhabitants of an otherworldly kind. Many old-fashioned vehicles have been known to drive off by themselves, and staff and visitors claim to have heard the sound of disused ... Rendezvous Restaurant The old Rendezvous Restaurant is no more, but the building, some say, is haunted by a little boy. Local legend says the boy died when he fell off the balcony long ago. An apparition of him has been seen running along the balcony and leaping off. A ghostly woman also ... Rosemount Museum Rosemount Museum is housed in a 1893 mansion that is believed to be haunted by some unknown spirits. Witnesses describe footsteps and other unexplained sounds, shadows, eerie lights, and occasional apparitions. The mansion was originally built by John A. and Margaret Thatcher and has 37 rooms. Tours are available. Columbine Victorian Hotel Gunnison, Colorado This hotel was built at the turn of the twentieth century, and served as living quarters for railroad executives. In Room #009, a suicide took place several years ago. Guests have reported hearing a knock on the door, only to find the hallway empty. Other have reportedly heard ghostly ... Western State College - Robidoux Hall The third floor of Roubidoux Hall at Western State College has a ghost, that of a man who died of smoke inhalation during a fire several years ago. Students have seen his apparition at the side of their bed at night, and have found the doors locked from the outside, ... Ghosts of Boulder (Haunted America) Ann Alexander Leggett Haunted Colorado: Ghosts & Strange Phenomena of the Centennial State Charles A. Stansfield Jr. A Haunted History of Denver's Croke-Patterson Mansion Watrous Valley Ranch Watrous, New Mexico 110 miles from Romeo, CO The ranch was built for the 'Pony Express' in the mid 1800's. Two of the owners committed suicide, and ever since, there has been a sad presence in the house. Residents alone in the house have awoken to shot gun blasts and other unexplained noises, and an apparition of a ... » Cemeteries near Romeo, CO » Find museums in Romeo, CO	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1728
__label__cc	0.51824	0.48176	Campbell Cemetery Busy, Kentucky 15 miles from Vicco, KY Ther is a site at Campbell Cemetery called Coffin Rock, where locals say a man was shot and killed long ago. Now, when it rains, there appears to be blood running down the rock. Several ghosts are said to call this area home as well: an old man who flags ... Benham School House Inn Cumberland, Kentucky 18.5 miles from Vicco, KY The building that houses the inn was an old high school, and some say the ghostly students return to their old stomping grounds. According to reports, the inn still houses the student lockers and class photos in the hallways, and in these hallways witnesses have heard unexplained runnning footsteps, laughter ... Red Dog Road Harlan, Kentucky This road has been haunted by mysterious lights which flicker from tree to tree. If one is quiet at a certain fork in the road you can hear someone or something walking in the woods above the road. A huge shadowed specter has been seen several times standing in ... June Tolliver House Big Stone Gap, Virginia This 1890's residence featured in the local newspaper several years ago, when a visitor to the house photographed a ghostly woman in white. Other phenomena reported here includes apparitions rushing past the bay windows at the front of the building and paintings being moved around by unseen hands. (Submitted by Callum ... The Inn at Wise Wise, Virginia The 1910 historic inn was in a dilapidated condition for many years prior to being refurbished, and now encapsulates its colourful past through delightful guest rooms, fine dining and a whole trove of ghost stories. Reports range from ghostly voices and screams from empty rooms to curtains opening and ... Laurel Grove Cemetery Norton, Virginia Laurel Grove Cemetery, often referred to as Ramsey Cemetery or the Ramsey Family Cemetery, is said to be haunted by something that makes the temperature inside very cold after midnight. Shadowy figures, leaves that move without a breeze, and footsteps also have been reported. The University of Virginia's College at Wise - Bowers-Sturgill The University of Virginia's College at Wise is believed to be home to a ghost. According to legend, she is the spirit of a young girl whose apparition appears hanging from the pipes in Bowers-Sturgill Hall, where she committed suicide. Ramada Inn Paintsville, Kentucky This Ramada Inn is said to have a ghost of a woman who walks in high heels through the atrium as well as unexplained voices, levitating objects, and a man's apparition. A woman is heard laughing in Room 216. Union College Union College seems to have a haunted Financial Aid office: Witnesses say the doors open and close, and even lock and unlock, on their own. The spirit is believed to be a woman who lived and died under mysterious circumstances here when the building was a private residence. Also haunting ... Weird Tri-Cities: Haunted Washington County, Virginia Justin H. Guess Weird Tri-Cities: Johnson County, Tennessee Haunted Kentucky: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Bluegrass State Rotherwood Mansion Kingsport, Tennessee This mansion built in 1818 by the Reverend Frederick A. Ross is said to be the home of a ghostly Lady in White. So the legend says, she is Ross's daughter Rowena, and she is looking for her love who was drowned in nearby Holston River. It is said that ... Warfield Cemetery Some claim that at the Warfield Cemetery, something unseen will follow you, moving as you do, terrorizing you as you walk through the graveyard, never stopping until you step outside the gate. Grant Lee Hall Harrogate, Tennessee The historic Grant Lee Hall dormitory building at Lincoln Memorial University was once part of a hotel, which caught fire in 1904, killing a woman and her child on the fourth floor. Her ghost has been seen in a red dress, including one day in the 1950s when the building ... Carrington Rock Salt Lick, Kentucky Apparitions of Confederate soldiers and a pacing woman have been seen at Carrington Rock. The woman, witnesses say, eventually throws herself off the edge, screaming as she falls. Witnesses also have heard the sounds of officers calling orders to soldiers and moans and cries of pain on the battlefield. Virginia Intermont College Bristol, Virginia Reports say Virginia Intermont College may have ceased operations in May 2014, but if it truly is haunted, a ghost probably wouldn't mind. The historic college is rumored to be haunted by a former student named Vera who, as legend tells, became pregnant through an affair with a professor in ... Bethesda Church and Cemetery Morristown, Tennessee The apparitions of restless Confederate soldiers are seen inside and outside the church building. They are aggressive towards visitors to the cemetery. The apparition of a weeping woman has been seen on the far side of the cemetery. Her cries are often heard late at night. (Submitted by Callum Swift) Abingdon, Virginia Built in 1831 as Sinking Springs Presbyterian Church, the building has also been used as a town hall and a fire hall, which meant that even when it became Barter Theatre, the fire alarm remained on the building, and when the sirens went off during a performance, the actors had ... Martha Washington Inn At this 1832 inn built by War of 1812 hero General Francis Preston as a home for his family of nine children, a ghostly young woman roams the place. She is reportedly looking for her lover. Also, witnesses say that no matter how many times the carpets are replaced, blood ... The Tavern restaurant was originally built in 1779. Is is said to be the a hot spot for the spirit set, including a ghost nicknamed "The Tavern Tart," reported to be a prostitute who was murdered a client. Witnesses say she is known to pinch or grab men on the ... Historic Eureka Inn Jonesborough, Tennessee At this historic inn originally built in 1797 an used as a boardinghouse and sequester house for jurors, witnesses have reported seeing shadowy ghost figures and hearing unexplained footsteps and voices. Kentucky Spirits Undistilled: Stories of the Bluegrass State's Famous Haunted Locations Lisa Westmoreland-doherty Haunted Houses and Family Ghosts of Kentucky William Lynwood Montell Phantoms of Old Louisville: Ghostly Tales from America's Most Haunted Neighborhood Hawley House Bed and Breakfast The inn has seen a lot of changes and additions over the years, but the original building is from 1793. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of "ladies of the night" who may have worked here in the past. Witnesses have heard their voices on the second ... Boone Tavern At this historic guesthouse for Berea College, many strange events have been reported. Some say the site was once part of the Underground Railroad, and the apparition of at an African-American boy has been spotted here; others say this information is inaccurate, and that the hotel was not built until ... United States Post Office Jellico, Tennessee The old post office building is haunted by several spirits. Disembodied footsteps and loud voices are heard when no one is around. Mail is thrown around the post office, and objects go missing, only to turn up in different places to where they were left. The apparition of a tall ... Gwendolyn's House Elizabethton, Tennessee The early 1900's building is haunted by the ghost of a woman in white, who has been standing at windows, looking out across the valley. The apparition of a black dog has also been seen running through the hallways and in the basement of the house. An aggressive entity has ... General Morgan Inn Greeneville, Tennessee This historic hotel is said to be haunted by a ghost named Green Room Grace. Grace was a waitress at the hotel long ago, and she is said to be playful and fun. She loves spoons, and has been known to snatch them from The Green Room, the hotel's restaurant, ... Emory and Henry College Meadowview, Virginia Founded in 1836, the historic Emory and Henry College is believed to be haunted. A hanging lamp outside the Music Hall is said to swing by itself, stemming from a heated debate in which a man was pushed out the third story window. He grabbed the lamp and hung from ... Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Williamsburg, Kentucky Stories about the Cumberland Falls State Park tell of a 1950s bride and groom on their honeymoon. The bride lost her balance and fell from the cliff now called Lover's Leap. Reports say drivers have hit a woman in a wedding dress in the area, although when they got out ... Nickerson Snead Haunted Mansion Glade Spring, Virginia Welcome to The Haunted Mansion VA. We are a seasonal haunted house attraction presented by The Nickerson Snead House Museum in Glade Spring, VA. This haunted house attraction is unique because it is set up in an authentic haunted house. There are over 200 years of spirits haunting the the ... Glenmore Mansion Jefferson City, Tennessee Before the death of local historian Thomas Roach, he remarked that if a ghost was sighted at the mansion, it might just be of him. Ever since, visitors have noted a friendly presence and a misty apparition on the lower floor of the mansion. People have also reported sighting a ... X Cave - Carter Caves State Resort Park Olive Hill, Kentucky Cave X is called this because it has 4 entrances that meet in the center, like an X. This cave is said to be haunted by two Cherokee lovers. It is said that warrior Huraken found this cave and its hidden vein of silver, but kept it a secret so ... Ghosthunting Kentucky Patti Starr Kentucky Hauntings: Homespun Ghost Stories and Unexplained History Roberta Simpson Brown Ghosts of Old Louisville: True Stories of Hauntings in America's Largest Victorian Neighborhood Richmond, Kentucky Cassius Clay's historic home, built in 1798 by his father, is said to be haunted by Clay himself, his wife, and his son. Witnesses to the hauntings have described moving candle lights, footsteps and other unexplained sounds and even smells, and violin and piano music. Apparitions of the three ghosts ... Aspenvale Cemetery Marion, Virginia Aspenvale Cemetery is the burial site of several Revolutionary War heroes such as Gen. William Campbell, famous for the Battle of King's Mountain, and his wife Elizabeth, sister of Patrick Henry. Witnesses say the strange anomalies happen here along with an odd feeling that there is something unseen around. Orbs ... Tennessee Mountain Inn - Econo Lodge Once the Tennessee Mountain Inn but now reported to be an EconoLodge, this place is the home of a ghostly little girl. She has been seen on the balcony or in the hallways by guests and employees alike, and they say she is very sweet and friendly. Who she is ... Prospect Hill Bed and Breakfast Mountain City, Tennessee This 1889 house-turned-inn may be home to a few ghosts, which manifest in odd ways. The owners have said the way to tell when a ghost is around is by phantom smells, usually of perfume or peanut butter cookies. Z. D. Ramsdell House Kenova, West Virginia Businessman Z.D. Ramsdell's home was completed in 1858, and rumor has it it was built on the site of an Adena Indian burial mound. It was said to have contained a hidden basement used in the Underground Railroad. Ramsdell died of tuberculosis in 1886, and although the restored house is ... Newport Memorial Building In 1971 there was a plane crash on a mountain in Parotsville Tennessee. Limbs were scattered everywhere and no survivors were ever found. While waiting for the bodies to be identified they were housed in the Cocke County Memorial Building. Among the bodies were many small children. Many ... Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House The Abijah Thomas House, aka the Octagon House, is a historic octagon house and private residence originally built in 1856. Its outer walls are bricks made by slaves on the property. Witnesses say the house is haunted, especially in the "dark room" or storage room. Apparitions of shackled, abused slaves ... Colonial Lanes The 1959 bowling alley, in particular its tavern, is rumored to be haunted by Mr. Frankel, a former owner. Witnesses describe a smell of cherry pipe tobacco, heavy footsteps coming from the stockroom, their names being whispered or called out, the kitchen door opening and then slamming shut, and other ... Keith-Albee Theatre This 1920s rococo theater building is said to be one of the area's most haunted places. Deaths that have occurred here include two electricians electrocuted in the basement, a maintenance man who died in the projection room, and a homeless man who froze to death below the stage area. Witnesses ... Bluegrass Inn Ashland, Kentucky Its room 129 and 127. Very light blue orbs about the size of a softball feeling of dread and hair stay raised up whole time in the rooms and I was scratched 3 finger nail scratches down my back that were not deep but very bright red and burned a ... Haunting Experiences: Encounters with the Otherworldly Michelle Belanger Haunted Schools Allan S. Mott Weird Hauntings: True Tales of Ghostly Places Joanne Austin Paramount Joe - Paramount Arts Center Originally called the Paramount Theatre and opened in 1931, the Paramount Arts Center is said to be haunted by a ghost locals call Paramount Joe. According to Joe's legend, as the theater was being built, four workmen were in the auditorium. Three went to lunch, and when they came back, ... Coal Grove, Ohio Along the banks of the Ohio River in Ironton, Ohio is Woodland Cemetery, also known as the City of the Dead. Founded in 1871, it presently contains more than 8,000 graves. The cemetery entrance is beautifully gated and the cemetery itself is beautifully landscaped. Its departed residents include veterans from ... Wheatland Plantation Wheatland Plantation, located off of Boyd's Creek Highway in Sevierville, is an 1820 Federal Style home that was constructed around a large geode by a Freemason. The property has seen more than 70 murders and deaths within its walls, while the grounds bore witness to battles of both the ... Henry Clay Estate - Ashland The historic Ashland House is said to be haunted by Henry Clay himself. His ghost, a white-haired apparition wearing a black frock coat, has been seen in the old red parlor room (which is now his study), leaning on the fireplace mantel. Loudoun House The 1850 gothic revival mansion is haunted by the spirits of two women, both dressed in Victorian clothing. One has been seen in the western part of the mansion, and the other in the formal dining room. Also seen all over the mansion is a mysterious black cat. Witnesses have ... Gratz Park Inn At this historic inn, folks have reported seeing apparitions that include men, a lady in a white dress and hat, and intoxicated partygoers. Also, a ghostly little girl has been seen running and playing jacks in the hallways, and the spirit of an elderly man turns the TVs on and ... John Morgan Hunt House This 1814 house was built by John Wesley Hunt, who can still be seen walking the hallways of this old property. The apparition of Mammy Bouviette James, a former nurse of the Hunt children, can still be seen in the third floor nursery and hallways, and often appears to those ... Crowne Plaza Hotel - Campbell House Inn Formerly the Campbell House Inn, the Crowne Plaza Hotel is said to be a very spooky place. According to local legend, two women were murdered here. One was stabbed on the stairs, and folks say you can still see the blood stains on the carpet. The other woman was reportedly ... The Campbell House At the Cambell House Inn, there is rumored to be a blood stain on a carpet where a woman, one of two women to have been murdered here, was stabbed to death. Witnesses have reported apparitions and doors slamming by themselves. Lees-McRae College - Tate Dorm Lees-McRae College, specifically Tate Dorm, has a ghost called Emily. According to reports, 12-year-old Emily Draughn died of tuberculosis in the 1930s inside Tate Dorm, which was then Grace Memorial Hospital. Witnesses say Emily plays pranks like turning electrical things on and off or causing phones to ring. She has ... Coast To Coast Ghosts: True Stories of Hauntings Across America Leslie Rule Historic Haunted America Michael Norman The Haunted South: Where Ghosts Still Roam Nancy Roberts » Cemeteries near Vicco, KY » Find museums in Vicco, KY	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1729
__label__wiki	0.709884	0.709884	Michio Tsutsui Professor Emeritus, Human Centered Design & Engineering Adjunct Professor, Department of Asian Languages and Literature mtsutsui@uw.edu HCDE UW, Box 352315, Seattle, WA 98195 Michio Tsutsui established the Technical Japanese Program (TJP) and directed it from 1990 until its closure in 2015. He received a BS in Naval Engineering from Osaka University, Japan, and worked several years for IBM Japan as a systems engineer. In 1984, Prof. Tsutsui earned a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. The next year he moved to MIT to set up the Japanese language program, which he directed until 1990. While at MIT, Prof. Tsutsui also participated in the establishment of the MIT Summer School in Technical Japanese for Computer Scientists and Electrical Engineers, where he taught for three years. Prof. Tsutsui is a national leader in technical Japanese. He has written a number of articles on technical Japanese and teaching Japanese to engineers and scientists, given numerous presentations on these topics at national and international conferences, and organized workshops to promote collaboration among programs and individuals engaged in or interested in teaching technical Japanese. Prof. Tsutsui has also been active in promoting the use of technology for foreign language learning. He has lead several CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) projects at the University of Washington, including Language Partner and Language Evaluator, and has organized several workshops on this subject. Prof. Tsutsui's publications include A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar, A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar, A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar (co-authored with Seiichi Makino and published by The Japan Times), and Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese; Learning Through Content and Multimedia (editorial supervisor and a coauthor; published by Kuroshio Shuppan). His research interests include Japanese linguistics, technology-enhanced language learning, teaching Japanese for special purposes, second language acquisition, and international technical communication. Education and Professional Appointments Publications and Software Development Grants and Research Professional Activities and Honors PhD Linguistics (Title of Doctoral Thesis: Particle Ellipses in Japanese), 1984 MA Linguistics, 1980 Osaka University BS Naval Engineering, 1970 Professional Appointments: 1990-2015: Director, Technical Japanese Program, College of Engineering, University of Washington 2010-2015: Professor, Department of Human Centered Design and Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Washington 2010-2015: Adjunct Professor, Department of Asian Languages and Literature, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Washington Summer 2011, 2014: Adjunct Professor of Japanese Pedagogy, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Columbia University 1990-2010: Associate Professor, Department of Human Centered Design and Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Washington 1994-2010: Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Asian Languages and Literature, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Washington Summer 2007, 2009: Visiting Professor, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan 1993-1999: Director, Japanese Program for Professional Engineers, Scientists, and Managers, College of Engineering, University of Washington Summer 1996, 1997: Visiting Professor, Josai International University, Chiba, Japan 1985-1990: Assistant Professor, Section of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Department of Humanities, M.I.T. 1983-1985: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Oriental Languages and Civilizations, University of California at Davis Summer 1984: Professor-in-charge of First-year Intensive Japanese, Japanese School, Middlebury College, Vermont. * Tsutsui, M. (editorial supervisor and coauthor), E. Shoko, et al. (2012) Kore de Mi ni Tsuku Bunpoo-ryoku [Grammar Power: Exercises for Mastery]. Tokyo: Kuroshio-shuppan, 245 pp. * Oka, M., J. Kondo, M. Tsutsui, et al. (2011) Chuukyuu-nihongo o Oshieru Kyoooshi no Tebiki [Teaching Intermediate Japanese: Teacher’s Guide]. Tokyo: Kuroshio-shuppan, 230 pp. * Ishikawa, S., J. Kondo, M. Tsutsui, et al. (2010) Kitaeyoo Kanji-ryoku [Power up Your Kanji]. Tokyo: Kuroshio-shuppan, 332 pp. * Tsutsui, M. (editorial supervisor and coauthor), M. Oka et al. 2009. Jookyuu e no Tobira: Kontents to Maruchi-media de Manabu Nihongo [Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese; Learning Through Content and Multimedia]. Tokyo: Kuroshio-shuppan, 424 pp. * Makino, S. and M. Tsutsui. 2008. A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times, 846 pp. * Makino, S. and M. Tsutsui. 1995. A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times, 837 pp. * Makino, S. and M. Tsutsui. 1986. A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times, 465 pp. Books Edited: * Takami, Tomoko and M. Tsutsui (editorial supervisor) (2014) Chuukyuu kara Nobasu Keesu-sutadii de Manabu Nihongo [Powering up Your Japanese through Case Studies: Intermediate and Advanced Japanese], Tokyo: The Japan Times, 163 pp. * Tsutsui, M., O. Kamada, and W. Jacobsen (eds.) (2014) Nihongo-kyooiku no Atarashii Chihei o Hiraku [New Horizon in Japanese Language Education], Tokyo: Hitsuji-shobo, 260 pp. * Kondo-Brown, K., Y. Saito-Abbott, S. Satsutani, M. Tsutsui, and A. Weymeyer (eds.) (2013) New Perspectives on Japanese Language Learning, Linguistics, and Culture. National Foreign Language Resource Center, University of Hawaii, 194 pp. (Refereed publication) * Kamada, O., M. Tsutsui, Y.A. Hatasa, F. Nazkian, and M. Oka (eds.). 2005. Gengo to Kyooiku: Nihongo no Sekai [Language and Education: The World of Japanese Language]. Tokyo: Hitsuji-shobo, 25 + 450 pp. Parts of Books: * Tsutsui, M. (2014). "Nihongo-kyooiku to daini-gengo-shuutoku paneru no sookatsu" [Discussion on some issues of Japanese language pedagogy and second language acquisition], In M. Tsutsui, O. Kamada, and W. Jacobsen (eds.) Nihongo-kyooiku no Atarashii Chihei o Hiraku [New Horizon in Japanese Language Education], Tokyo: Hitsujishobo, 147-153. * Tsutsui, M. 2005. "Rentai-shuushoku 'N1 no N2' no imi-kaishaku: Kaku-kaishaku no shiten kara [Interpretation of the Noun-modification Structure “N1 no N2”: From a Case Interpretation Perspective]" Gengo to Kyooiku: Nihongo no Sekai [Language and Education: The World of Japanese Language] (eds. by O. Kamada, M. Tsutsui, Y.A. Hatasa, F. Nazkian, and M. Oka) . Tokyo: Hitsuji-shobo, 35-48. * Tsutsui, M. 2004. "Nihongo-kyouiku ni okeru Hinshi Saikou" [Revisiting Parts of Speech in Japanese as a Second Language] Gengo to Kyouiku [Language and Education] (eds. by S. Koyama, K. Otomo, and M. Nohara), Tokyo: Kuroshio-shuppan, 205-227. * Tsutsui, M. 2002. "CALL Software for a Wide Range of Users: New Approaches to Development and Dissemination" (Part 1. Language Learning in the Network Society, Chapter 2). Learning Japanese in the Network Society (ed. K. Nakajima), Calgary, Canada: University of Calgary Press, 25-37. * Tsutsui, M. 2001. "Japanese for Special Purposes: Teaching Japanese to Engineers and Scientists" (Chapter 9) Advances in Japanese Pedagogy (ed. by Hiroshi Nara), Columbus, OH: National Foreign Language Center, Ohio State University, 281-313. * Tsutsui, M. 1990. "A Study of Demonstrative Adjectives before Anaphoric Nouns in Japanese." (Part 1. Japanese Language and Structure, Chapter D. Pragmatics and Discourse). On Japanese and How to Teach It: In Honor of Seiichi Makino (eds. by Jacobsen, Wesley and Osamu Kamada), Tokyo: The Japan Times, 121-135. Journals: * Tsutsui, M. (2012). "A Study of the Usage Restriction for Simultaneity Expressions in Japanese" Japanese Language and Literature, 46:1. 91-124. * Tsutsui, M. 2006. "The Japanese Copula Revisited: Is da a Copula?" Japanese Language and Literature, 40:1, 59-103. * Tsutsui, M. 2004. "Multimedia as a Means to Enhance Feedback" Computer Assisted Language Learning, 17:3-4, 377-402. * Haselkorn, M., G. Sauer, J. Turns, D. Illman, M. Tsutsui, C. Plumb, T. Williams, B. Kolko, and J. Spiridakis. 2003. "Expanding the Scope of Technical Communication: Examples from the Department of Technical Communication at the University of Washington" Technical Communication, 50:2, 174-191. * Tsutsui, M. 1999. "Amerika ni okeru Senmon-nihongo: Kako, Genzai, Mirai" [Japanese Education for Special Purposes in America: Past, Present, and Future] Journal of Technical Japanese Education, 1, 10-15. * Tsutsui, M., M. Kato, and B. Mohr. 1998. "Closing the Gap between Practice Environments and Reality: An Interactive Multimedia Program for Oral Communication Training in Japanese" (Part 1. Theory; Part 2. Practice) Computer Assisted Language Learning, 11:2, 125-151. * Tsutsui, M. 1994. "Curriculum Development for Technical Japanese: A Case in the US" Current Reports of Japanese Language Education around the Globe 1, 217-227. * Tsutsui, M. 1991. "Establishing Anaphoric Reference: A Contrastive Study of The and Wa" International Communications Studies 1:1, 197-218. * Tsutsui, M. 1989. "MIT ni okeru Kagakugijutsusha no tameno Jookyuu-nihongo Shuuchuukooza" [MIT's Intensive Program in Advanced Japanese for Scientists and Engineers] Nihongo Kyooiku 67, 216-227. * Tsutsui, M. 1984. "Wa no shooryaku" [Ellipsis of Wa] Gekkan Gengo 13:5, 112-121. * Tsutsui, M. 1983. "Ellipsis of Ga" Papers in Japanese Linguistics 9, 199-244. * Tsutsui, M. 1981. "Topic Marker Ellipsis in Japanese" Studies in Linguistic Sciences 11:1, 163-179. Proceedings, etc.: * Tsutsui, M. (2013). "Chuukyuu-bunpoo-kyoozai wa doo tsukurareru-beki ka" [How should intermediate-level grammar exercises be developed?], The Proceedings of the 17th Japanese Language Symposium in Europe, 223-228. * Tsutsui, M. (2012). "Kyookasho to tekunorojii no toogoo: Jissen to kadai" [Integrating technology into a textbook: Implementation and accompanying challenges], The Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computer Assisted Systems For Teaching & Learning Japanese (CASTEL-J), 1-4. * Tsutsui, M., S. Watarai and Y. Sakakibara (2012). "Pawaa-pointo o tsukatta nihongo-kihon-bunpp no shuutoku-shien-kyoozai no kaihatsu: jissen to kadai" [Development of PowerPoint materials for learning basic Japanese grammar], The Proceedings of International Conference on Japanese Language Education (ICJLE) 2012, Nagoya, Japan, 309. * Tsutsui, M., S. Watarai and Y. Sakakibara (2012). "Nihongo kihon-bunpp-jiten ni junkyo shita CALL doriru-kyoozai no kaihatsu: Pairotto shiyoo-jikken no hookoku" [A report on an effectiveness and usability test of sample CALL drill materials], The Proceedings of the 2012 Princeton Japanese Pedagogy Forum, Princeton University, 122-133. * Tsutsui, M. and M. Oka (2008). "Eigo-ken-muke Chuukyuu-kooki-yoo Kyookasho no Kaihatsu: Jissen to Kadai" [Development of an Upper-Intermediate Level Japanese Textbook for English Speakers: Practice and Challenges], Proceedings of ICJLE 2008, Pusan University of Foreign Studies, Pusan, Korea, vol.3: 212-215. (ICJLE: International Conference on Japanese Language Education. * Tsutsui, M. 2005. "A Multimedia Tool for Enhanced Feedback on Oral Performance" Proceedings of FLEAT 5 Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 177-179 (Electronic proceedings: http://humanities.byu.edu/fleat5/proceedings.html) * Tsutsui, M. 2004. "Error Analysis for Effective Delayed Feedback" The Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on OPI and the 12th Princeton Japanese Pedagogy Forum, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, August, 2004. 66-74. * Tsutsui, M. 2002. "Koutou-sukiru-kyouiku no tame no Fiidobakku ni okeru CALL no Yuukousei" [Effectiveness of CALL in Providing Feedback for Teaching Oral Skills] Proceedings of CASTEL/J 2002: the Third International Conference on Japanese Language Teaching and Computer, 153-156. * Tsutsui, M. and M. Kato. 2001. "Designing a Multimedia Feedback Tool for Developing Oral Skills" CALL ? the Challenge of Change (ed. by K. Cameron), Exeter, UK: Elm Bank Publications, 81-88. * Tsutsui, M. 1999. "Current Computer Use in Japanese Language Education and Directions for the Future: The University of Washington's Case" CASTEL/J '99 Proceedings: The Second International Conference on Computer-Assisted Systems for Teaching and Learning Japanese, 12-17. * Tsutsui, M. 1999. "Foreign Language Skills for Engineering Students: A Study of English-Japanese Bilinguals" Proceedings of the 1999 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference [7 pp, CD-ROM]. * Tsutsui, M., M. Kato, and B. Mohr. 1999. "Expanding a Multimedia Application for a Wider Range of Users" CALL and the Learning Community. (ed. by K. Cameron). Exeter, UK: Elm Bank Publications, 435-441. * Tsutsui, M. 1998. "A New Approach to CALL Software Development: Software Expansion Involving Users" Proceedings of the 1998 WorldCALL Conference, 102-103. * Tsutsui, M., M. Kato, and B. Mohr. 1998. "Development of Nihongo Partner: Targeting Interactive Multimedia Technologies towards Training Oral Communication Skills in Japanese" Multimedia CALL: Theory and Practice (ed. by Keith Cameron) Exeter, UK: Elm Bank Publications, 273-279. * Tsutsui, M. 1997. "International Engineering Internships: Practices and Problems" Proceedings of the 1997 Mechanical Engineering Department Heads Conference: Mechanical Engineering Education for Global Practice, The American Society for Mechanical Engineers, 135-142. * Tsutsui, M. 1996. "Instruction and Evaluation Methods for the Second-year Technical Japanese Reading Class at the University of Washington" Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Teaching Japanese for Engineering Students: Instruction and Evaluation of Reading Skills, University of Tsukuba, Japan, 253-261. * Tsutsui, M. 1996. "Meeting the Increasing Need for Internationally Trained Engineers: A Review of Technical Japanese Training in the US." Proceedings of the 1996 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, [CD-ROM]. * Tsutsui, M. 1993. "Technical Translation or Technical Japanese?" Proceedings of the NTIS/JICST Conference on How to Locate and Acquire Japanese Scientific and Technical Information, 389-399. * Tsutsui, M. 1990. "Some Principles of Discourse Anaphora in Japanese" Papers from the Middlebury Conference on Japanese Linguistics and Japanese Language Teaching (ed. by Matsuo Soga), Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 198-212. * Tsutsui, M. 1981. "Ellipsis of Wa" Papers from the Middlebury Symposium on Japanese Discourse Analysis (ed. by Seiichi Makino), 295-319. * Tsutsui, M. 2005. "Nihongo-Kyooiku ni okeru Konpyuuta-Riyoo [Use of Computers for Japanese Language Education]" Nihongo-Kyoiku Jiten [Encyclopedia of Japanese Language Education] ed. by The Society for Japanese as a Foreign Language, Tokyo: Taishukan, 986. * Tsutsui, M. (ed.) 1997. Proceedings of the Workshop on Teaching Japanese for the 21st Century: Technical Japanese, Distance Language Learning, and Technology for Language Learning. Technical Japanese Program, University of Washington. * Mills, D., K. Otsubo, and M. Tsutsui. 1993. Ch. 8. Kongo no Tenboo to Kadai [Prospects and Problems to be Solved]. Report on the Research Project for the Development of Effective Teaching Materials and Methods for Building Reading Skills in Technical Japanese. The Ministry of Education's International Scientific Research Project (No. 03044026). * Tsutsui, M. 1992. "Amerika ni okeru Kagaku-gijutsu-nihongo no Genjoo" [The Present Status of Technical Japanese in the US.] Nihongo Kyooiku Nenkan, Vol. 3, Tokyo: ALC Press. Software Development: * Language Partner Online (a web version of Language Partner), 2008. (with J. Kim). * Language Partner, ver.3 (multimedia conversation practice tool), 2000 (with M. Kato, B, Mohr, and J. Kim). * Language Evaluator, ver.1 (multimedia feedback tool for oral performance), 2003 (with M. Kato and J. Kim). Conference Presentations: “Gakushuusha no senmon-bunya o awaseta nihongo-kyooiku: Kagakugijutsu-kontentsu o toriireru koto no imi” [Japanese for Professional Purposes: The significance of integrating technical contents into Japanese courses], American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) Annual Conference, Sheraton Downtown Hotel, Chicago, March 2015. "Desu/da wa doo oshieru-beki ka" [How should desu/da be taught?] American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) Annual Conference, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, March 2014. "Chuukyuu-bunpoo-kyoozai wa doo tsukurareru-beki ka" [How should intermediate-level grammar exercises be developed?], The 17th Symposium on Japanese Language Education in Europe, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain, September 2013. "Meishi-ku ‘A no B’ wa doo oshieru-beki ka" [How should the noun phrase ‘A no B’ be taught?] American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) Annual Conference, Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Diego, March 2013. "Kyookasho to tekunorojii no toogoo: Jissen to kadai" [Integrating technology into a textbook: Implementation and accompanying challenges], 5th International Conference on Computer Assisted Systems for Teaching and Learning Japanese (CASTEL-J), Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, Japan, August 2012. "Pawaa-pointo o tsukatta nihongo-kihon-bunpp no shuutoku-shien-kyoozai no kaihatsu: jissen to kadai" [Development of PowerPoint materials for learning basic Japanese grammar] International Conference on Japanese Language Education (ICJLE) 2012, Nagoya University, Japan, August 2012. "Nihongo kihon-bunpp-jiten ni junkyo shita CALL doriru-kyoozai no kaihatsu: Pairotto shiyoo-jikken no hookoku" [A report on an effectiveness and usability test of sample CALL drill materials] (with S. Watarai and Y. Sakakibara), 2012 Princeton Japanese Pedagogy Forum, Princeton University, May 2012. "‘Ga hayai ka’ to ‘ya ina ya’ no shiyoo-seiyaku saikoo," [Revisiting the usage restriction for ga hayai ka and ya ina ya] American Association of Teachers of Japanese Annual Conference, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, March 2012. "Nihongo-gakushuusha no tame no kiso-bunpoo jishuu-doriru no kaihatsu" [Development of self-learning materials for learners of basic Japanese grammar] (with S. Watarai and Y. Sakakibara), Association of Teachers of Japanese Annual Conference, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 2011. "Nihongo no Doojisei-hyoogen" [Expressions of simultaneity in Japanese], CAJLE Annual Conference, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, August 2010. (CAJLE: Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education) "Japanese for technical and business professions: Curricula and syllabi," Symposium on Teaching Japanese for Professional Purposes, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, March 2010. "Concept and special features of Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese" (with Y. Hanai, S. Emori and S. Ishikawa), Association of Teachers of Japanese Annual Conference Evening Seminar, Philadelphia, March 2010. "Possibilities of Online Business Japanese Courses," Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference, Chicago, March 2009. "Bijinesu-nihongo: Genzai to Shoorai" [Business Japanese: Present and Future] (panel discussant), Association of Teachers of Japanese Annual Seminar, Chicago, March 2009. "Chuukyuu-kooki-yoo Kyookasho Tobira: Kaihatsu no Mokuteki, Kadai, Tenboo" [Tobira an Upper-Intermediate Level Japanese Textbook: Aims, Challenges and Outlook] (with M. Oka), CAJLE Annual Conference, The Japan Foundation, Toronto, Canada, August 2008. “DA wa doo oshieru-beki ka: DA no kinoo saikoo” [How should DA be taught?: Revisiting the functions of DA], CAJLE Annual Conference, The Japan Foundation, Toronto, Canada, August 2008. "Eigo-ken-muke Chuukyuu-kooki-yoo Kyookasho no Kaihatsu: Jissen to Kadai" [Development of an Upper-Intermediate Level Japanese Textbook for English Speakers: Practice and Challenges] (with M. Oka), ICJLE 2008, Pusan University of Foreign Studies, Pusan, Korea, July 2008. (ICJLE: International Conference on Japanese Language Education) "Teaching adjectives, with a focus on no-adjectives and na-adjectives" [Keiyooshi no oshie-kata: No-keiyooshi to na-keiyooshi o chuushin ni], Association of Teachers of Japanese Annual Seminar, Atlanta, April 2008. "Reexamination of the Functions of Da and the Ways of Teaching It," Association of Teachers of Japanese Annual Seminar, Boston, March 2007. "A Multimedia Tool for Enhanced Feedback on Oral Performance," FLEAT 5 Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, August 2005. (FLEAT: Foreign Language Education And Technology) "Theoretical Merits of Multimedia Technology for Post-performance Feedback," CALICO 2004 Conference, Carnegie Mellon University, June 2004. "Koutou-sukiru-kyouiku no ta me no Fiidobakku ni okeru CALL no Yuukousei [Effectiveness of CALL in Providing Feedback for Teaching Oral Skills]," CASTEL/J 2002: the Third International Conference on Japanese Language Teaching and Computer, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA, July 2002. "Designing a Multimedia Feedback Tool for Developing Oral Skills," (with M. Kato). Exeter CALL 2001, University of Exeter, UK, Sept. 2001. "Expanding a Multimedia Application for a Wider Range of Users," (with M. Kato). Exeter CALL '99, University of Exeter, UK, Sept. 1999. "A New Approach to CALL Software Development: Software Expansion Involving Users," The 1998 WorldCALL Conference, Melbourne, Australia, July 1998. "Nihongo Partner: Concept and Practice." New England Japanese Pedagogy Workshop, Wesleyan University, CT, June 1998. "Teaching Technical Japanese: Purposes and Content." Workshop on Teaching Technical Japanese, University of Washington, WA, June 1998. "Pedagogical Background." Workshop on Using Multimedia Technology for Language Teaching, University of Washington, WA, June 1998. "Development of Nihongo Partner: Targeting Interactive Multimedia Technologies towards Training Oral Communication Skills in Japanese," (with Masashi Kato) The 1997 Exeter International Conference on Multimedia CALL: Theory and Practice, Exeter, UK, September 1997. "International Engineering Internships: Practices and Problems," The 1997 Mechanical Engineering Department Heads Conference on Mechanical Engineering Education for Global Practice, The American Society for Mechanical Engineers, San Diego, CA, March 1997. "Instruction and Evaluation Methods for the Second-year Technical Japanese Reading Class at the University of Washington," The Third International Symposium on Teaching Japanese for Engineering Students: Instruction and Evaluation of Reading Skills, University of Tsukuba, Japan, October 1996. "Advanced Technical Japanese Courses at the University of Washington," Workshop on Teaching Japanese for the 21st Century: Technical Japanese, Distance Language Learning, and Technology for Language Learning, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, September 1996. "Meeting the Increasing Need for Internationally Trained Engineers: A Review of Technical Japanese Training in the US," American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., July 1996. "Two Programs for Engineers and Scientists at the University of Washington," The Fourth Annual NTIS/JICST Conference, Boston, MA, July 1994. "Technical Japanese Instruction for Engineering Students," The Association for Asian Studies Conference, Boston, MA, March 1994. "Keeping Abreast of Japanese Technology: Japanese Program for Professionals," The Association of Japanese Business Studies, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, January 1994. "A Kanji/Vocabulary Self-learning System, " ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, November 1993. "Articulation and the Washington State Curriculum Guidelines Project," (with Chris Brockett), ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, November 1993. "Technical Translation or Technical Japanese?" The NTIS/JICST Conference on How to Locate and Acquire Japanese Scientific & Technical Information, San Francisco, CA, March 1993. "A Computer-Assisted System for Teaching Technical Japanese," The East Asian Software Symposium, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., March 1993. "Access to Japanese Technology: Technical Japanese Programs in the US" ASPAC (Association for Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast) Annual Meeting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, June 1992. "The Technical Japanese Program at the University of Washington," The American Society of Civil Engineers (Seattle Section) and The National Association of Corrosion Engineers (Puget Sound Section) Annual Joint Meeting, Seattle, WA, February 1992. "Advanced Japanese Programs for Engineers and Scientists in the US," ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, November 1991. "Japanese for Special Purposes: Teaching Advanced Technical Japanese," The Symposium on Intermediate and Advanced Japanese Language Instruction, The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning, Princeton University, NJ, November 1991. "Some Principles of Discourse Anaphora in Japanese," The Conference on Japanese Linguistics and Japanese Teaching, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, June 1990. "Integration of Culture into a Second Language Course: Fourth-term Japanese at MIT," (with Tomoko Graham), The New England Conference of the Association for Asian Studies, Smith College, Northampton, MA, October 1990. "A Study of Demonstrative Adjectives in Indirect Anaphora in Japanese, " The Association for Asian Studies Conference, Chicago, IL, April 1990. "Technical Japanese: Instructional Barriers—Overview," The New England Conference of the Association for Asian Studies, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, October 1989. "The Present State of Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language and Some Suggestions for Teachers of Japanese," The New England Workshop on Japanese Pedagogy, Connecticut College, New London, CT, August 1989. "Syllabi and Teaching Materials for the Earlier Stage of Intermediate Japanese," The New England Japanese Pedagogy Workshop, Connecticut College, New London, CT, August 1989. "Establishing Anaphoric Reference: A Study of The and Wa," The International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication, San Antonio, TX, March 1989. "Grammar Introduction and Oral/Functional Learning in Intermediate Japanese," The New England Japanese Pedagogy Workshop, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, August 1988. "Some Notes on Reinforcement Effects in Language Learning, " The Conference on Innovations in Teaching Chinese and Japanese, The State University of New Jersey Rutgers, New Brunswick, NJ, March 1988. "Special Reading Course for Advanced Students" (with David O. Mills), The Association of Teachers of Japanese Seminar, San Francisco, CA, March 1988. "Bridging 1st- and 2nd-year Japanese," The New England Japanese Pedagogy Workshop, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, August 1987. "Some Conditions for the Presence of Demonstrative Adjectives in Japanese Discourse," The Association for Asian Studies Conference, Boston, MA, April 1987. "The Roles of Sentence Grammar and Discourse Grammar in Elementary Japanese," The Midwest Conference on Asian Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, October 1986. "Testing and Evaluation" and "How to Teach No Desu," The New England Japanese Pedagogy Workshop, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, August 1986. "Ellipsis of Ga," The Japanese Linguistics Session of the Association of Teachers of Japanese Conference, University of Chicago, IL, April 1982. "Ellipsis of Wa," The Middlebury Symposium on Japanese Discourse Analysis, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, July 1981. Invited Lectures: “Reexamining the Significance of Global Competitiveness for Japan, and How to Horn Your English Skills for Its Future,” Osaka University Distance Lecture Series: World Academics: Insights from American Universities. Delivered to Osaka University, Japan, from the Osaka University San Francisco Office, November 2015. <Keynote speech> “Daini-gengo to shite no nihongo no tame no gengogaku: mokuteki to hoohoo” [Linguistics for Japanese as a Second Language: Objectives and Methodology], The 26th Central Association of Teachers of Japanese Conference (CATJ 26), University of Michigan, October - November 2015. “How can you gain most from your research group at UW? --Research at U.S. universities: Systems, practices and considerations,” Global Scientists and Engineers Program, Tokyo Institute of Technology, given at University of Washington, February 2015. "Research at U.S. universities: Systems, practices, and how to prepare yourself," Global Scientists and Engineers Program, Tokyo Institute of Technology, given at University of Washington, February 2014. "Japan: Regaining Its Strength, the Significance of Global Communication, and English Skills," Osaka University Distance Lecture Series: World Academics: Insights from American Universities. Delivered to Osaka University, Japan, from the Osaka University San Francisco Office, October 2013. "Japan’s Future, Global Communication, and How to Improve Your English," Osaka University Distance Lecture Series: World Academics: Insights from American Universities. Delivered to Osaka University, Japan, from the Osaka University San Francisco Office, October 2012. <Distinguished Speaker Lecture> "This doesn’t make sense! Are they careless, illogical, or what? (Information disconnect in Japanese-to-English translations)," American Translators Association Annual Conference, Marriott Copley Place, Boston, October 25, 2011 "Communication in the global society and improving your English skills," Osaka University Distance Lecture Series: World Academics: Insights from American Universities. Delivered to Osaka University, Japan, from the Osaka University San Francisco Office, November 2011. "Communication in the global world and English," Osaka University Distance Lecture Series: World Academics: Insights from American Universities. Delivered to Osaka University, Japan, from the Osaka University San Francisco Office, November 2010. "Communication in the global world and English," Osaka University Distance Lecture Series: World Academics: Insights from American Universities. Delivered to Osaka University, Japan, from the Osaka University San Francisco Office, October 2009. <Keynote speech> "Gaikokugo-kyooiku ni okeru bunpoo-kyooiku no yakuwari" [The Role of Grammar Instruction in Foreign Language Education], Workshop on Teaching Japanese Grammar, The Association of Teachers of Japanese in Southern California and The Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education, Soka University of America, CA: Santa Anna, April 2009. "Technical communication in the global marketplace," Osaka University Distance Lecture Series: World Academics: Insights from American Universities. Delivered to Osaka University, Japan, from the Osaka University San Francisco Office, October 2008. "A Multimedia Tool for Enhanced Feedback on Oral Performance," Workshop on Technology for Language Learning, Department of Asian Languages and Literature, University of Washington, May 2008. "How to teach Japanese grammar to intermediate and advanced students" [Chuu-jookyuu-bunpoo o doo oshieru ka], Special seminar at the Association of Teachers of Japanese Annual Conference, Atlanta, April 2008. "Language Partner: An interactive multimedia application for oral skills development," Center for Japan Studies and Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Michigan, February 2008. "Is there a copula in Japanese?" Asian Languages and Literature Colloquium, University of Washington, January 2008. "Developing second language oral proficiency and its evaluation and testing," Symposium on International Communication and Language Education, School of Languages and Communication, Kobe University, Japan, November 2007. <Keynote speech> "The Past, Present and Future of CALL: Responding to Challenges," CASTEL/J 2007 International Conference, Kapiolani Community College, HI, August 2007. "Online Japanese course for professionals: Business Japanese Online," Language Board Colloquium, University of Washington, June 2007. "Technical communication and international communication skills," Osaka University Distance Lecture Series: World Academics: Insights from American Universities. Delivered to Osaka University, Japan, from the Osaka University San Francisco Office, October 2007. "Rikookei-gakusei no gogaku-kyooiku o kangaeru" [Language Education for Students of Science and Engineering], The Third Kwansei Gakuin English Forum, Kwansei Gakuin University, Hyogo, Japan, February 2007. "Technical communication and international communication skills" Osaka University Distance Lecture Series: “World Academics: Insights from American Universities." Delivered to Osaka University, Japan, from the Osaka University San Francisco Office, October 2006. "Tekunikaru-komyunikeeshon-kyooiku: Washington-daigaku ni okeru torikumi" [TC Education at UW], Symposium on Creative Education (Co-sponsored by Osaka University’s School of Engineering and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology), Osaka University, Japan, March 2006. "Business Japanese Online: Its Implications and Applications to International Business Education" (with M. Kato), 2005 CIBER Business Language Conference (Co-sponsored by 27 national CIBER centers), Park City, UT, April 2005. (CIBER: Center for International Business Education and Research) "Study Abroad and Internships for Business Language Students," 2005 CIBER Business Language Conference (co-sponsored by 27 national CIBER centers), Park City, UT, April 2005. "Maruchimedia o riyooshita kootoo-pafoomansu no han’yoo hyooka-shisutemu" [A General-purpose Oral Performance Evaluation System Using Multimedia Technology], 18th International Student Center Colloquium (co-sponsored by the International Student Center and the International Communication Center), Kobe University, Japan, February 2005. "Maruchimedia no gengo-kyooiku e no ooyoo" [An Application of Multimedia to Language Education], National Institute for Multimedia Education, Chiba, Japan, February 2005. "Interactive CALL: Development and Practice," Faculty of Foreign Languages, Himeji-dokkyo University, Himeji, Japan. June 2001. "Integration of Multimedia CALL into Language Classes" Division of Languages, International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan, June 2001. Keynote speech for the Session: Language Education in Specialized Fields for International Students: "Technical Japanese Education in the US and Specialized Japanese Education in the 21st Century," International Symposium on Research and Education in the 21st Century, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, August 2000. Keynote speech: "The Use of Technology for Japanese Language Instruction: An Application of Multimedia Technology and Its Implications," The 8th Princeton Japanese Pedagogy Workshop, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, May 13, 2000. "A Language Learning Software Program using Multimedia Technology: Theory and Practice," School of Business Administration, Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan, July 2000. Keynote speech: "Current Computer Use in Japanese Language Education and Directions for the Future," The Second International Conference on Computer-Assisted Systems for Teaching and Learning Japanese, University of Toronto, Canada, August 1999. Major Grants: Principal Investigator, "Japanese Program for Professional Scientists, Engineers, and Managers" (Round 2), The Air Force Office of Scientific Research, $1,230,000. Principal Investigator, "Japanese Program for Professional Scientists, Engineers, and Managers" The Air Force Office of Scientific Research, $1,500,000. Salary Assistance Program for Full-time Japanese Language Teachers, The Japan Foundation, $58,000. Principal Investigator, "Development of a Japanese Interactive Video Program for Aural Comprehension," The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning, $6,300. Grant-supported Research: Project Leader, “Distance Courses in Japanese for Business and Technical Professionals (Round 2),” U.S. Department of Education, $12,000. (This award is from the resource center grant received by the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies and from the CIBER grant received by the University of Washington’s Global Business Center.) Project Leader, “Distance Courses in Japanese for Business and Technical Professionals,” U.S. Department of Education, $45,469. (This award is from the resource center grant received by the Jackson School of International Studies.) Investigator (Principal Investigator: Stephan Keiser, The University of Tsukuba), "Development of the System for Teaching and Evaluating Reading Skills in Scientific and Technical Japanese," The Ministry of Science, Education, and Culture, Japan, ¥10,200,000. Investigator (Principal Investigator: Kazuo Otsubo, The University of Tsukuba), "Analysis of Japanese Teaching Behavior and Learning Processes in Different Cultural Areas and Its Optimization of Teaching Materials," The Ministry of Education, Japan, ¥14,000,000. Investigator (Principal Investigator: Kazuo Otsubo, The University of Tsukuba), "Development of Effective Teaching Materials and Methods for Building Reading Skills in Technical Japanese," The Ministry of Education, Japan, ¥13,500,000. Investigator (Principal Investigator: Richard Samuels, MIT), "Development of Japanese Language Skills of Scientists and Engineers in the United States," National Science Foundation, $210,000. - Technology-enhanced language learning - Distance language learning - Second language acquisition - Japanese linguistics - Teaching Japanese for specific purposes - International technical communication Conferences/Workshops Organization: - Advisor, Planning Committee, Princeton Japanese Pedagogy Forum with special roundtables in honor of Prof. Makino’s retirement, Princeton University, September 2010 - May 2012. - Conference Committee member, 2011 Association of Teachers of Japanese Annual Conference, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, April 2011. - Organizer and Lecturer, Kobe University PEP (Professional English Presentation) Instruction Workshop (One-week intensive course for Kobe University instructors in languages and communication), University of Washington, October 2006. (Lecture topics: (1) Designing an oral presentation course; (2) Improving students’ oral proficiency and presentation skills; (3) Feedback on presentations and evaluation methods; (4) Computer-assisted feedback on presentations) - Co-organizer and Lecturer, Workshop on Marketing in the U.S. (Two-day workshop for mid- and small-sized companies from Japan. TJP students were involved as assistants.), University of Washington, October 2006. (Lecture topics: The culture gap between Japan and the U.S. and business practices in the U.S.) - Workshop Organizer, Workshop on Using Multimedia Technology for Language Teaching, Seattle, WA, University of Washington, June 1998. - Workshop Organizer, Workshop on Teaching Technical Japanese, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, June 1998. - Lecture Seriese Organizer, International Technical Communication Lecture Seriese, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Spring 1997 - Winter 1998. - Conference Co-organizer, International Conference on US-Asia Collaboration: Agility in Aerospace Manufacturing, Sheraton Hotel, Seattle, WA, October 22-23, 1997 (with The University of Texas at Austin). - Workshop Organizer, Workshop on Nihongo Partner and NP Author, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, January 17, 1998. - Workshop Organizer, Workshop on Teaching Japanese for the 21st Century: Technical Japanese, Distance Language Learning, and Technology for Language Learning, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, September 1996. - Workshop Organizer, Workshop on Teaching Technical Japanese, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, September 1994. Honors: - Donald E. Petersen Professor, University of Washington, 1990-present. - Member of the Board of Directors, the Association of Teachers of Japanese, 1990 - 1993 and 2009 - 2012. - M.I.T Old Dominion Fellowship, 1990-1991 (declined to accept a job offer). - IBM Japan Systems Engineering Award. 1974. University of Washington (1990-2015): - Advanced Japanese for Technical and Business Professions 1, 2, 3 - Japan: Culture, Technology, and Society - Advanced Japanese: Technology, Science, and Society - Introduction to Technical Japanese - Technical Japanese 1, 2, 3 - Advanced Technical Japanese 1, 2 - International Technical Communication (with Bill Horton) Columbia University (Summer 2011, 2014): - Pedagogical Linguistics II: Syntax and Semantics in Japanese - Pedagogical Linguistics III: Semantics and Pragramtics in Japanese Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan (Summer 2007, 2009): - Presentation and Discussion in English Josai International University, Chiba, Japan (Summer 1996, 1997): - Nihongogaku (Japanese linguistics) M.I.T (1985-1990): - Beginning Japanese - Intermediate Japanese - Readings in Technical Japanese for Computer Scientists and Electrical Engineers University of California at Davis (1983-1985): - Advanced Reading in Japanese - Introduction to the Structure of Japanese Middlebury College (Summer 1980, 1981, 1984): - First-year Japanese - Second-year Japanese - Third-year Japanese Contact Dr. Tsutsui 209 Sieg Hall	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1731
__label__wiki	0.900275	0.900275	Baylor LB Terrel Bernard to Return for 2021 Season The Baylor Bears received some excellent news on Friday when linebacker Terrel Bernard announced on Twitter he would be returning for the 2021 football season. Here’s how the announcement came down. Run it back. @BUFootball pic.twitter.com/h3UuZPczBO — Terrel Bernard (@T_streets26) December 18, 2020 Bernard was enjoying a great 2020 junior season where he was possibly headed toward a Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors, but a shoulder injury against Iowa State sidelined him for the rest of the season. For his career, Bernard has 214 tackles with 19.0 tackles for loss and 9.0 sacks. This news comes on the heels of running back Trestan Ebner and OL Xavier Newman also announcing their returns for the 2021 season. The Bears are coming off a 2-7 season in 2020, which was Dave Aranda’s first as head coach following Matt Rhule leaving for the NFL. Baylor only won games over Kansas and Kansas State. It was also announced that QB Charlie Brewer would be entering the NCAA transfer portal last week. So while the Bears will have some new faces at key positions in 2021, there are some key players who are now back in the fold in Waco, which is exactly what the program needs to try to get back to contention next fall. Related Items:Baylor Bears, big 12 football, terrel bernard Big 12 Reschedules West Virginia-Baylor for February 18 Bob Bowlsby Trolls Ohio State, Touts Iowa State on College Football Playoff Trejan Bridges Cleared to Play Big 12 Championship Game	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1736
__label__wiki	0.872799	0.872799	Dream Kpop Fantasy Concert: Philippines’ first massive Kpop concert held successfully By hellokpop \| January 23, 2013 As the name of the event suggests, it was indescribably a dream and a fantasy to have 6 Kpop groups gathered for one big event in the Philippines. A first of its kind, the Dream Kpop Fantasy Concert (DKFC) held on January 19, 2013 at the Mall of Asia Grounds was a success. Attended by thousands of Kpop fans from all over the country and even from abroad and participated by Kpop groups namely Girls’ Generation, U-KISS, Infinite, EXO, Tasty and Tahiti, the event became the talk of the town. Before the event, dance contests were held for Kpop fans. After many rounds of eliminations, 20 fans emerged and came about to be the opening act for the concert. The group danced to a mash-up of songs including those from the DKFC artists and other famous tracks from SHINee, 2PM, Super Junior and so much more. Infinite starts “the chase” After a short while, Infinite started the main show with a high level of energy as they performed The Chaser, as if giving the fans a hint on how they will be running after them throughout the concert. They also sang their songs Paradise, Before the Dawn and In the Summer. Although their performance was cut during their performance of Be Mine due to technical difficulties, the group continued on to perform lively. Dongwoo and Hoya who are currently promoting as a sub-unit, Infinite H, sang and danced to some lines of their song Special Girl. As Myungsoo, Woohyun, Sunggyu, Sungjong, Sungyeol, Hoya and Dongwoo scattered on different areas of the stage, fans started to indeed chase after them with the hopes of interacting with their idols. Their efforts did not come to waste as some were able to hand their gifts to the boys, take pictures, shook hands with them and so much more. Ironic as it may seem toward the end of their stage with Nothing’s Over, Inspirits (Infinite’s fans) were satisfied with the over the top performance of the idol group. “Together, we are Tasty!” Earlier in August 2012, Woolim Entertainment introduced a new duo, the twins Daeryong and Seryong. Debuting with an unusual genre gearing to the dubstep and electronic, the duo has managed to gain huge number of fans, reaching to more than 80,000 followers on Twitter in just about 6 months since their debut. Before their arrival in the Philippines, they tweeted, “to Philippine twingz : sorry y’all we couldn’t make it ..basically we didn’t get on the plane soplease don’t asked me why .canuguysdothat ?”. Fans were worried on whether they will be able to see them because of the missed flight. Seeing them arrive in the Philippines on the day of the concert brought relief to the fans. “Together, we are Tasty!”, the duo said as they were asked by the host to introduce themselves. During the interview segment, a lucky fan who handed the boys flowers, was able to receive a hug from the twins. Indeed, the duo lives up to its name when they gave a tasteful and lively performance of You Know Me, Solo and Spectrum. KISSMes cheer in the name of U-KISS It was not the first but the fourth time that U-KISS performed to the Filipino crowd but the response never gets old or cold. From the debut song Man Man Ha Ni to Bingeul Bingeul, Shut Up, Someday, Believe and to their latest track Stop Girl, fans did not stop from jamming along to show their love for U-KISS. The crowd also sang in unison to sing Kiseop a happy birthday for his 23rd birthday. The members of the group showed how close they were when they did a group hug. Fans were also delighted when Kevin shared that Philippines holds a special place in their hearts as they held their first concert in the country before. Tahiti owned the dance floor Like the fresh vibe of Tahiti island to which they derived their group name from, the girl group Tahiti showed a lively performance at the DKFC. Although they are a relatively new group, the girls showed confidence in performing their songs Tonight, Hasta Luego and Pretty Face. Some fans also took notice of their introduction music, JYJ‘s Mission. They also surprised the fans with their performance of Spice Girls‘ Wannabe and Hyuna‘s version of Gangnam Style. Fans got a special treat as Jungbin, Jisoo, Minjae, Ari, Jin and Miso threw away signed posters to the crowd. The girls although appeared with teary eyes toward the warm welcome, ended their stage with big waves and smiles to their fans. EXO embraced by fans with open arms EXO is one of the most anticipated rookies in the Philippines as proved by their win at the recent Philippine Kpop Awards under the Rookie of the Year category. Almost a year after their debut, fans who have been waiting for them finally saw them live, performing their songs MAMA, History, Two Moons, What is Love and Angel. EXO members D.O, Baekhyun, Luhan and Chen also performed the English song Open Arms. Probably the most favorite performance from their fans, EXO got personal with their rendition of a Filipino song, Hawak Kamay (Holding Hands) by Yeng Constantino. With Lay and Chanyeol playing the guitar, Kris playing the percussion and the other members singing, the crowd sang along with them. The performance was made more special with the giving away of candies and roses and the kind words like Mahal Kita (I love you) and salamat po (thank you) by the individual members of EXO. Filipino SONEs to SNSD: We thought you’d never come “Did you guys wait for us? So sweet to see everybody is saying, “We thought you’d never come”, Tiffany commented during their interview in the middle of their performances as she and her members saw the fans raising the banners saying “We thought you’d never come”. Since their debut, Girls’ Generation proved their popularity with their albums and music videos ranking on top of Philippine charts. The long wait has finally come true for Filipino SONEs. Yoona, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Soohyun, Jessica, Tiffany, Taeyeon, Sunny and Sooyoung performed Genie, Hoot, The Boys, Dancing Queen, Gee, Someday (Jessica) and I Got A Boy. The crowd cheered louder as Tiffany changed the lyrics of her line in Genie to “Philippines, put it back on”. With the success of the Dream Kpop Fantasy Concert, fans’ dreams indeed came true. Events with lots of artists are now expected in the future. Check out our exclusive photos below: hellokpop would like to thank Pulp Live World Productions and KMH for the opportunity to cover the event Event covered by: [email protected]okpop, [email protected], [email protected] Photos edited by: [email protected] Source: News – tastytwins0809 Related ItemsDream Kpop Fantasy ConcertEXOgirls generationINFINITETAHITITastyU-KISS ← Previous Story Day 2: The 27th Golden Disk Awards Red Carpet in Kuala Lumpur Next Story → Day 2: Winners at the 27th Golden Disk Awards Concert in Kuala Lumpur EXO, BTS, SEVENTEEN, TWICE & More Winners At Day 2 of “35th Golden Disc Awards” “Woollim The Live 3” Opens Up With A Sweet Cover By DRIPPIN Of INFINITE’s “Lately” Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun Starts Off 2021 By The Act Of Giving	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1737
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__label__wiki	0.933782	0.933782	Log In Purchase a Subscription Arts_theatre Subscribe Now - Print Subscribe Now - Digital Digital gift subscription McDonough, GA (30253) Sunny. High near 55F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.. A clear sky. Low near 30F. Winds light and variable. Flags, signs and symbols of racist, white supremacist and extremist groups were displayed along with Trump 2020 banners and American flags at Wednesday's riot at the US Capitol. CNN Illustrations/Roberto Schidt/AFP/Getty Images CNN Illustrations/Samuel Corum/Getty Images CNN Illustrations/Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post/Getty Images CNN Illustrations/Tess Owens/Vice News CNN Illustrations/Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images CNN Illustrations/Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images CNN Illustrations/Jim Urquhart/Reuters CNN Illustrations/Telegram CNN Illustrations/Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images Decoding the extremist symbols and groups at the Capitol Hill insurrection Story by Mallory Simon and Sara Sidner, CNN Photo Illustrations by Priya Krishnakumar, CNN The pictures tell part of the story of the beliefs of some of those who chose to show up on that day -- from passionate and peaceful Trump supporters to extremists who showed their hate with their symbols as well as their actions. The mixing of the groups is one issue that experts who track extremism and hate have long been concerned about. "I have a dream" and the rest of the greatest speeches of the 20th century Stacker curated a list of the greatest speeches given in the 20th century (1900–1999) from American presidents and political figures, international leaders, civil rights activists, celebrities, artists and ordinary citizens. Click for more. The certification of the election results proved to be exactly the type of event that brought together various groups and could have led to radical ideas being shared, they say. The initial event, which was heavily promoted and encouraged by President Trump, gave all of these groups something to rally around. "This was an event designed to oppose the results of a free and fair democratic election and the transition of power that would naturally follow," Mark Pitcavage, a historian and expert in extremism with the Anti-Defamation League said. CNN spoke with him to identify the symbols and understand the chilling messages of tyranny, white supremacy, anarchy, racism, anti-Semitism and hatred they portray. Noose and gallows While a noose on its own is often used as a form of racial intimidation, Pitcavage says he believes in this context the gallows were to suggest punishment for committing treason. "It is suggesting that representatives and senators who vote to certify the election results, and possibly Vice President Pence, are committing treason and should be tried and hanged," he explains. That treason rhetoric was seen on right-wing message boards in days leading up to the event. Three Percenters flag The Three Percenters (also known as III%ers, 3%ers or Threepers) are part of the militia movement in the United States and are anti-government extremists, according to the ADL. Like others in the militia movement, Three Percenters view themselves as defending the American people against government tyranny. "Because many adherents to the militia movement strongly support President Trump, in recent years, Three Percenters have not been as active in opposing the federal government, directing their ire at other perceived foes, including leftists/antifa, Muslims and immigrants," according to the ADL. The group's name comes from an inaccurate claim that only three percent of the people in the colonies armed themselves and fought against the British during the Revolutionary War. The flag seen above is their logo on the traditional Betsy Ross flag. Pitcavage says right-wing groups (mainstream or extreme), which think of themselves as patriotic, sometimes co-opt America's first flag. "Release the Kraken" flag The flag references former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell's comments that she was going to "release the Kraken." Powell falsely said she had evidence that would destroy the idea that Joe Biden won the presidency. The "Kraken," a mammoth sea creature from Scandavian folklore, has turned into a meme in circles that believe the election was stolen. The Kraken, they say, is a cache of evidence that there was widespread fraud. On social media, QAnon conspiracy and fringe sites #ReleaseTheKraken has been widely shared along with false theories of fraud. The OK sign The far right has co-opted the OK sign as a trolling gesture and, for some, as a symbol of white power. The ADL added that symbol to its long-standing database of slogans and symbols used by extremists. This group flashed the sign, apparently posing for pictures. "Kekistan" flags The green, white and black flag was created by some members of the 4chan online community to represent a made-up joke country named for "Kek," a fictional god they also created. It has long been present at right-wing and far-right rallies. "The Kekistan flag is controversial because its design was partially derived from a Nazi-era flag; this was apparently done on purpose as a joke," Pitcavage explained. "Younger right-wingers coming from the 4chan subculture (both mainstream right and extreme right) often like to display the Kekistan flag at rallies and events." Altered historic flags Altered Confederate and Gadsden flags were seen throughout the crowds at the Capitol. One Confederate battle flag variation included an image of assault rifle and the slogan "Come and take it" to convey an anti-gun control message. The phrase "come and take it" paraphrases the "come and take them" retort uttered by Spartan King Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae when the Persian King Xerxes told him and his people to lay down their spears in return for their lives, Pitcavage said. Get Henry Herald headlines delivered to your email inbox daily. The Gadsden flag, which is known to many as the "Don't Tread on Me" flag, is a traditional and historical patriotic flag dating to the American Revolution. The flag and symbol are also popular among Libertarians. But it also has been co-opted by right wing groups. Pitcavage explains that while some fly it as a symbol for patriotism, others use it as a "symbol of resistance to perceived tyranny." A man is seen wearing an Oath Keepers hat inside the Capitol after it was breached. The Oath Keepers is a pro-Trump, far-right, anti-government group that considers itself part of the militia movement charged to protect the country and defend the constitution. The group tries to recruit members from among active or retired military, first responders, or police. Their leader has spouted vast conspiracy theories on his blog, accused Democrats of stealing the election, previously threatened violence if it was necessary on Election Day during an interview with far-right conspiracist Alex Jones and said his group would be armed to protect the White House if necessary, according to the ADL. The Confederate flag During the United States' long Civil War, no Confederate battle flag came within the shadow of the US Capitol, but on Wednesday, an insurrectionist carried one right through its halls. Photographers captured a man carrying it past the portraits of abolitionist Charles Sumner and slaveholder John Calhoun. The flag was always a symbol of support for slavery. After World War II, it became a prominent symbol of Jim Crow and segregation, Pitcavage says not surprisingly, it is a popular symbol among white supremacists -- even outside the United States. America First flag A rioter cloaks himself in an America First flag with the logo of the podcast by far-right commentator Nick Fuentes. Fuentes attended the event at the Capitol, but was photographed remaining outside the Capitol building. "America First" was also a slogan President Trump used in describing his foreign policy. Its adoption was criticized by the ADL, which said it had an anti-Semitic use seeking to keep the US out of World War II. The ADL says Fuentes is part of the "groyper army," which the ADL calls a white supremacist group. "While the group and leadership's views align with those held by the white supremacist alt right, groypers attempt to normalize their ideology by aligning themselves with 'Christianity' and 'traditional' values ostensibly championed by the church, including marriage and family," the ADL explains. "Like the alt right and other white supremacists, groypers believe they are working to defend against demographic and cultural changes that are destroying the 'true America' -- a white, Christian nation." "Camp Auschwitz" A rioter inside the Capitol wore a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt. The bottom of the shirt reads "Work brings freedom," which is the rough translation of the words "Arbeit macht frei" on the gates of the Nazi concentration camp. Auschwitz was the largest and most infamous Nazi concentration camp, where about 1.1 million people were killed during World War II. Pitcavage says he believes the shirt came from the now-defunct website Aryanwear. The design, which has been around for about 10 years according to Pitcavage, has been popping up on differing websites in recent weeks, though it is often taken down when a complaint is made. Nationalist Social Club stickers A social media image shows Nationalist Social Club stickers on what appears to be US Capitol Police equipment It's unclear when the photo was taken, but it was posted Wednesday in a Telegram chat the group uses, which includes a Nazi symbol as part of their name. NSC, apparently a word play on the National Socialists or Nazi party, is a neo-Nazi group that has regional chapters in both the United States and across the globe, according to the ADL. It is unclear if the sticker on the right refers to a New England chapter, or because the group originally called itself the New England Nationalists Club. "NSC members see themselves as soldiers at war with a hostile, Jewish-controlled system that is deliberately plotting the extinction of the white race," according to the ADL. "Their goal is to form an underground network of white men who are willing to fight against their perceived enemies through localized direct actions." MAGA Civil War January 6, 2021 shirts There are still many questions about how exactly the attack on the Capitol happened and who led the charge. But the calls for overthrowing the government and for a civil or race war have long been rallying cries in far-right circles. The shirts worn by these men on the Capitol grounds on Wednesday show there was at least an intention to commemorate the day. They wore pre-printed shirts, referencing Trump's signature Make America Great Again slogan, alongside the words Civil war and the date of the event that turned into insurrection. Many commenters in far-right forums have written since the attack, that this is just the beginning of that civil war that many of them have long desired. Correction: An earlier version of this story associated men pictured wearing orange hats and flashing the OK sign with a particular group, but the ADL is no longer certain of their affiliations to that group so the reference has been removed. 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__label__cc	0.62197	0.37803	Germany's 300-euro child bonus: What you need to know 08 June 2020, by Abi Carter The German government is planning a massive 130-billion euro stimulus package to reboot the economy. One of its cornerstone policies is a one-off bonus of 300 euros per child. But who will actually receive the bonus? And do you have to apply for it? Here’s an overview. Explained: The one-off coronavirus child bonus in Germany The idea is simple: families in Germany should all receive a one-off payment of 300 euros per child. It has been styled as a kind of “thank you gift” to the millions of parents who, after the closures of kindergartens and schools across the country, had to take over childcare and teaching responsibilities - disrupting their working lives and causing a fair amount of stress. The CSU / CDU union and the SPD are hoping that families will spend the bonus as quickly as possible and, in so doing, help to boost the economy. But how exactly does the cash benefit work? How much is the child bonus? The children’s bonus is a one-off payment of 300 euros per child. It will be transferred along with your regular child benefit, in three instalments of 100 euros each. Who gets the children’s bonus? The child bonus will be paid for each child for whom parents receive child benefit. This means that legal guardians who live with the child in a household are also entitled to it - this could be parents, step-parents, foster parents or grandparents. Do high-income families also receive the bonus? In theory, yes. In practice, however, families will only benefit from the bonus up to a certain income limit. This is because every year when you submit your income tax return, the tax office checks whether your family would be better off with child benefit (Kindgeld) payments, or if you made use of the so-called child allowance (Kinderfreibetrag) - which currently allows you to deduct up to 7.812 euros from taxation. From a certain income upwards, the tax savings you get from the tax-free allowance are greater than the total sum of child benefit payments. The new child bonus shifts this income limit (after which the tax allowance becomes more beneficial than the benefit) - from 67.816 euros of taxable income per year for married parents with one child, to 85.936 euros. The more children you have, the further the threshold increases. For parents with two children, for instance, it’s 93.758 euros of taxable income. Parents who have a combined income above this threshold will not have any additional benefit from the child bonus - but, thanks to tax savings, they are still better off than those who do receive the bonus. What about families receiving benefits? Families receiving social welfare benefits like unemployment benefit are still eligible for the child bonus. Do I have to apply for the children’s bonus? That’s not 100 percent certain yet. So far, there is no draft law, only a political decision. But it stands to reason that an additional application would not be necessary, if the bonus is simply paid out together with the child benefit - which must be applied for after the birth of a child. When will I receive the bonus? This is also not certain. It is likely to be sometime around the beginning of July 2020. Is there additional support for single parents? Single parents have been even more drastically affected by the coronavirus crisis, since they have even bigger problems with organising childcare - and so the government has promised them extra support. For the years 2020 and 2021, the amount you can additionally deduct from tax (tax relief) will be increased from 1.908 to 4.000 euros. Other child benefits Visit our Child benefits in Germany page to learn more about the other child benefits you might be eligible for. Abi Carter Abi studied History & German at the University of Manchester. She has since worked as a writer, editor and content marketeer, but still has a soft spot for museums, castles... Kinderkrankengeld: How parents in Germany can take paid time off to care for kids Child sickness benefit in Germany (Kinderkrankengeld) German broadcasters to offer more learning content for kids in lockdown New research indicates the most popular baby names in Germany for 2020 Family Report 2020: Families in Germany are living the good life "Ruthless": German paediatricians slam contact restrictions for children The "Alexa Effect": These baby names are losing popularity in Germany	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1748
__label__wiki	0.811355	0.811355	People In Industry Resiliance and Recovery Virtual & Hybrid Events IBTM Meets IBTM Americas IBTM Asia Pacific IBTM Portfolio IBTM World IBTM announces 2019 Tech Watch Award winner November 19, 2019 September 1, 2020 by IBTM Events Team In IBTM World. IBTM today announced Silicon Valley-based start-up wordly as the overall winner of its IBTM World Tech Watch Award, and Lineup Ninja as the People’s Choice Award winner. The awards were presented on stage at IBTM World 2019, taking place this week at Fira Gran Via Barcelona from 19-21 November. wordly was crowned the judge’s winner for its intelligent interpreting services, leveraging voice recognition and artificial intelligence (AI). With the ability to translate between 15 languages, wordly breaks language barriers, eliminating the need to create sound-proof spaces or hire translating equipment or personnel, therefore providing a much needed, cost-effective solution for the global meetings and events industry. Using its app, attendees can access via Wi-Fi a translated version of a live speech in their chosen language, both in audio and text formats, using their mobile devices and headsets. The ability to support 2,000 users simultaneously and compatible with a variety of mobile devices, wordly is in the process of expanding this to 20,000 users by the end of 2019. The Tech Watch People’s Choice Award, now in its second year, went to Lineup Ninja, a management software used to manage conference content. Lineup Ninja received the highest number of online votes from members of the MICE industry in the run up to the event for its tools to automate repetitive and error-prone tasks associated with event content management. Corbin Ball, who chaired the judging committee, comments: “We are delighted to crown wordly as this year’s overall winner. One of the main goals of IBTM’s Tech Watch Award is to highlight emerging technology trends impacting the meetings and events industry. wordly is a perfect example of how voice recognition and AI can assist our industry in offering an innovative, broader and less expensive way to real-time interpretation services, for both online and live events. “What sets wordly apart from services like Google Translate, which provide a one-to-one translation experience between the software and the user, is the instant translation from one speaker to many listeners, in multiple languages, simultaneously.” Kirk Hendrickson, COO of wordly, comments on the win: “We are honored and humbled to win the prestigious IBTM World Tech Watch Award. The award is a validation that the industry needs a scalable, cost effective, on-demand solution to overcome language barriers. wordly language-on-demand intelligent interpreting is focused on leveraging cutting-edge AI to bring people together and include all participants in their preferred language.” Joe Atkinson, Director & Co-founder, Lineup Ninja, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have won the People’s Choice Award at IBTM World 2019. It is a real validation of the team’s work to address a key problem in event content management. It will help to raise our profile and demonstrate that our clients love what we’re doing.” Among the finalists this year were technology companies with new products or services relevant to the meetings and events industry, including AllSeated, a space diagramming software using VR (virtual reality) technology; G-SMATT America, an LED technology wall displays provider; and Zenus, a facial recognition technology used to streamline check-in process, enhance security and retrieve data analytics. David Thompson, Event Director, IBTM World, said: “As the global platform of meetings and events professionals for over 31 years, we’re in a great position to recognise, support and celebrate technological innovations and services that truly benefit businesses through our highly regarded Tech Watch Award. Congratulations to this year’s winners; we’re looking forward to seeing how their services will develop in the future.” The panel of judges was formed of high-profile influencers in the events and technology industries, including Michelle Bruno, President of Bruno Group Signature Events; Dahlia El Gazzar, Founder of DAHLIA+ Inc; Ruud Janssen, Founder of TNOC.org and co-founder EMG; Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner at SoolNua; Martin Sirk, Owner of Sirk Serendipity; and James Morgan PhD CSEP, Principal Lecturer in Event Design and Technology at the University of Westminster. For more information visit https://www.ibtmworld.com Photo caption (from L to R): Kirk Hendrickson, COO, wordly; Lakshman Rathnam, Founder & CEO, wordly; David Thompson, Event Director, IBTM World; Corbin Ball, Chair of the judging committee; Joe Atkinson, Director & Co-founder, Lineup Ninja; Gordon Johnston, Director & Co-founder, Lineup Ninja IBTM Events Team Previous: 60 seconds with…. Senthil Gopinath Next:IBTM World Trends Watch report 2020 highlights exciting new opportunities ahead for business events IBTM Connect REED EXHIBITIONS LIMITED is a private limited company, having its registered and principal office at Gateway House, 28 The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1ON, registered in England and Wales with Company No. 678540. Business activity: Activities of exhibition and fair organisers. VAT No. GB 232 4004 20. Tax ID No: 13960 00581. Intellectual Property \| Trademark \| Privacy Policy \| Cookie Policy \| Cookie Settings \| Safety & Security \| Terms & Conditions \| Careers & opportunities	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1749
__label__wiki	0.516923	0.516923	ICON completes Extendable Tension Deck for Noble Tom Prosser in 12 weeks ICON was engaged by Noble Drilling to assist in the conceptual development, detailed design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of a 300Te capacity tension deck for the newly built Noble Tom Prosser jack-up rig. The entire project from development of concept through to installation and commissioning was undertaken in 12 weeks. This included the fabrication and testing of a 300Te tension unit and a range of ICON's gripper clamps. The Noble Tom Prosser was contracted to undertake an extended exploration drilling campaign in the North West Shelf of Australia. Part of the requirements of the operation was that the riser and surface BOP had to remain deployed in the event of a cyclone. Noble contacted ICON to help them develop a concept for a tension deck that could be rapidly deployed and also work within the constraints of having a maximum overall length of 30ft when stowed but needing to achieve a 35ft cantilever when deployed. By calling on ICON's previous experience in the design of tension decks, a new concept was developed that incorporated a sliding section allowing the deck to extend to the required reach when deployed. Tight timescale A particularly challenging aspect of this project was the tight timescale. Noble initially contacted ICON in June 2015, and the rig was due to depart Singapore on 1st September. As such, the entire project from development of concept through to installation and commissioning was undertaken in 12 weeks. This included the fabrication and testing of a 300Te tension unit and a range of ICON's gripper clamps. ICON successfully completed the detailed design, fabrication and installation of the deck within the required timescale with a team of engineers deployed to Singapore to oversee the fabrication and installation. A key requirement in the deck's design was that it should be as simple to deploy as possible. Based on ICON's extensive experience with drilling rigs, their engineers developed a means of deployment that utilised the existing capabilities of the rig and required no additional equipment or modification. ICON then worked closely with the rig's crew to familiarise them with the offshore deployment procedure. During offshore operations the deck was fully deployed in under 40 minutes. Tension Deck Data: Required Deployed Reach 35ft Max allowed stowed height 30ft Deck Capacity 300t Load Test 450t Deployable by existing rig equipment in less than 1 hour. Duration - concept to installation in less than 12 weeks	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1752
__label__cc	0.701989	0.298011	Seth Godin: You Should Date Your Customers The marketing expert offers his tips today at the World Business Forum on what innovative marketers are doing to lure new customers to their brands. By Eric Markowitz@EricMarkowitz <strong>LOVE THY CUSTOMER:</strong> Marketing expert Seth Godin says you need to make every customer feel special to get their hands on your product. "Have we branded ourselves to death?" Seth Godin asked the audience Thursday at the World Business Forum in New York City. Godin, who's written more than a dozen books about effective marketing, focused his speech on the idea of taking risks. He believes that one of the major flaws with marketing is the general belief that "more is better"—that more getting more eyeballs on a product will lead to more customers. It's a safe idea, he says, but it won't work. So, how are innovative businesses marketing? Ultimately, he says, it comes down to these three tenets: Get permission from your customers. "Why aren't you dating your prospects?" Godin asks. He believes that the most successful businesses are ones that are able to find products for their customers—and not customers for their products. Customers should feel "privelaged" to be receiving your product, he says, and the message needs to be personal and relevant. Support the notion of "Tribe." Godin believes that, on a very basic human level, people like doing things with each other. Letting your customers connect to each other by building a sense of community within your brand will create loyalty—and strong advocates for your brand. Ultimately, failure is essential. "The guy who invented the ship also invented the shipreck," jokes Godin. The message holds true for leaders: "If you say that 'faiure is not an option,' then neither is success." We're curious to get your thoughts. Let us know in the comments section below what your company's most creative marketing effot has been—and why you think it was effective.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1754
__label__wiki	0.523351	0.523351	Home » blog » Chris Redmond » Sherlockians » societies » When a Sherlockian Society Folds When a Sherlockian Society Folds by Chris Redmond May 18, 2016 "a herd of buffalo, and wallowed" [BOSC] A sad piece of news hit the Sherlockian world recently: An Irish Secret Society at Buffalo (AISSAB), at one time one of the liveliest of scion societies, is folding. Bruce Aikin, who has been Motor Expert (president) of AISSAB for some years now, said in an email message that attendance and interest have dwindled to the point that it's not worth going on. He made the announcement on St. Patrick's Day, an ironically appropriate date for an Irish-themed society (it takes its name, of course, from a reference in "His Last Bow"). "it's over for me" [VALL] In recent years AISSAB has held monthly Thursday night meetings at a library in the Buffalo suburbs, but with smaller and smaller participation. In his message, Aikin suggested that if someone wants to try to revive the group, quarterly meetings, at a different time in the week, might be a more realistic program. An Irish Secret Society at Buffalo was founded in 1976 and held frequent, lively meetings. Its dominant figure was Frank Hoffmann, whose scholarship and activity were recognized in 1979 when he was invested in the Baker Street Irregulars as, of course, "Altamont". AISSAB sponsored one of John Bennett Shaw's classic Sherlockian workshops, held in June 1978 at the historic Buffalo History Museum building (pictured). From 1978 to about 1992 the society's little magazine, Covert Notes, edited by Dolores Rossi Script and then MaryKathleen Brennan, was one of the most respected scion journals in an era when Sherlockian publishing was bustin' out all over. The group has fallen on bad times at least once before; there was a break in continuity the 1980s, and some of its former members formed the Drops of Water of Greater Niagara, which took pride in being a cross-border society and thus a scion of both the Baker Street Irregulars and the Bootmakers of Toronto. It was under Bruce Aikin's leadership that AISSAB eventually re-formed, and the Drops of Water ceased to dribble. In the lively years, there was much interaction between the Bootmakers and AISSAB, including a series of joint social events. Aikin is an active member of the Bootmakers: he even served as Meyers, or president, in 2008, and is thus probably the only person who has been president of local Sherlockian societies in two different countries. Do you have any stories of a society forming or folding in your area? We'd love to hear from you. Image credit: Buffalo History Museum (Wikipedia) blog, Chris Redmond, Sherlockians, societies Episode 97: The Sydney Passengers Fight Card: A Congression of Pallbearers — A Review Silent Meridian — A Review Episode 96: A Study in Spring The Real Sherlock Holmes — A Lesson Authors Reflect on Part 4 of the World's Largest S... Qualify for the Quiz on IHOSE #96 Special Discount for IHOSE Readers	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1757
__label__cc	0.698118	0.301882	Canon G7X Mark II Image Quality Camera Reviews / Canon Cameras / Canon PowerShot i Review G7X Mark II Canon G7X II Image Quality Comparison Below are crops from our laboratory Still Life target comparing the Canon G7X Mark II's image quality to its predecessor's, the G7X, as well as to a range of compact enthusiast cameras: the Canon G5X, Panasonic LX100, Panasonic ZS100 and Sony RX100 IV. All cameras in this comparison use 1"-type sensors except for the Panasonic LX100, which uses most of a Four Thirds sensor. NOTE: These images are from best quality JPEGs straight out of the camera, at default settings including noise reduction and using the camera's actual base ISO (not extended ISO settings). Clicking any crop will take you to a carrier page where you can click once again to access the full resolution image as delivered straight from the camera. For those interested in working with the RAW files involved, click these links to visit each camera's respective sample image thumbnail page: Canon G7X II, Canon G7X , Canon G5X, Panasonic LX100, Panasonic ZS100, and Sony RX100 IV -- links to the RAW files appear beneath those for the JPEG images, wherever we have them. And remember, you can always go to our world-renowned Comparometer to compare the Canon G7X II to any camera we've ever tested! Canon G7X Mark II vs Canon G7X at Base ISO Canon G7X Mark II at ISO 125 Canon G7X at ISO 125 Right off the bat, we see better color from the G7X Mark II than from its predecessor at base ISO, with much less of a green shift in yellows and beiges, and more accurate pinks. The G7X II image looks a bit punchier with slightly lower noise as well, though the G7X retains a bit more detail. Unsurprisingly, image quality from the GX5 is nearly identical to the G7X as they use the same generation sensor and processor. Thus, again, the G7X Mark II shows better color, slightly higher contrast, slightly less noise, but not quite as much fine detail. Canon G7X Mark II vs Panasonic LX100 at Base ISO Panasonic LX100 at ISO 200 Here we compare the 20-megapixel 1"-sensored Canon G7X II to the 12.7-megapixel 4/3"-sensored Panasonic LX100. The resolution difference is very apparent here in both the relative element sizes and the higher detail from the G7X II at base ISO. But while the Canon's resolution is higher, noise is also a little higher, as you can see in the background of the bottle shoulder crop. The G7X II applies slighter stronger non-area-specific sharpening, though, which tends to exacerbate noise. Still, the Panasonic's larger pixels pay off in terms of slightly lower noise already at base ISO when comparing at 100% like this, but the G7X II still wins overall with a more vibrant, punchy image with better color. Canon G7X Mark II vs Panasonic ZS100 at Base ISO Panasonic ZS100 at ISO 125 The Canon G7X II "only" offers a 4.2x zoom lens compared to the 10x optical zoom of the ZS100, but it's a much brighter f/1.8-2.8 vs f/2.8-5.9 optic. However, both cameras use similar 1"-type 20-megapixel sensors, and are currently priced the same as well. Image quality here at base ISO is fairly similar, with about the same amount of detail captured along with comparable noise levels, however there are some notable differences. First, the Panasonic's tone curve is such that its image looks a bit darker than the Canon when middle gray is the same brightness, giving the G7X II's image a brighter look overall. Colors from the Canon are generally also more neutral and pleasing. The ZS100 does however hold onto more of the fine thread pattern our tricky red-leaf swatch, which the G7X II's default processing smooths over. Sharpening halos are also a little less noticeable from the Panasonic, though both produce visible haloing along high-contrast edges. Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony RX100 IV at Base ISO Sony RX100 IV at ISO 125 The Sony RX100 IV's image looks a little crisper and cleaner than the G7X II's at base ISO, and it retains better detail and contrast in the red-leaf and pink fabrics. However the Canon produces better color, a more natural noise pattern, and similar detail elsewhere. Both obviously do very well here at ISO 125, but keep in mind that unlike the Canon, the Sony can extend its sensitivity down to ISO 80. Canon G7X Mark II vs Canon G7X at ISO 1600 Canon G7X Mark II at ISO 1600 Canon G7X at ISO 1600 Similar to the differences we saw at base ISO, the Canon G7X Mark II offers brighter, more accurate colors than its predecessor at ISO 1600. Noise levels are quite similar, but the G7X II does a bit better at retaining detail in our mosaic crop, while the G7X does a touch better with our tricky red-leaf swatch although both smudge most of the fine detail away. Overall, though, the G7X Mark II produces a more pleasing image. Again, the G7X Mark II delivers a brighter, more pleasing image than the G5X at ISO 1600, with more accurate colors. Canon G7X Mark II vs Panasonic LX100 at ISO 1600 Panasonic LX100 at ISO 1600 At ISO 1600, we see the LX100 start to pull ahead of the G7X with better detail despite the lower resolution, as well as lower luma noise. The Canon does a little better with controlling chroma noise, though, with much brighter and more accurate colors. Both struggle with the red-leaf fabric with the Canon displaying more noise. Canon G7X Mark II vs Panasonic ZS100 at ISO 1600 Panasonic ZS100 at ISO 1600 The ZS100 produces a cleaner looking image here at ISO 1600, however the G7X Mark II is sharper, holds on to more detail, and generates fewer noise reduction artifacts. Contrast and colors are still more pleasing from the Canon as well. Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony RX100 IV at ISO 1600 Sony RX100 IV at ISO 1600 Both cameras work hard to keep noise at bay which causes a loss of fine detail as well as some unwanted noise reduction artifacts, especially from the Sony. Overall, the Sony still produces an image with more pop, but it also looks more processed, with less accurate color. The Sony produces higher contrast, lower noise and a bit better detail in our tricky red-leaf fabric, however much of the fine detail is heavily distorted. Once again, although both siblings struggle with reproducing fine detail at ISO 3200, the G7X Mark II comes out on top with a brighter, higher-contrast image with better color. The G7X is noisier in our mosaic crop, however more noise reduction artifacts are seen from the Mark II. The G7X continues to do a bit better in the red-leaf swatch, however there's very little detail left. Pretty much the same results here as seen with the G7X comparison. Once again, the LX100 comes out on top in this contest in terms of better detail and lower noise in most areas, however the Canon continues to produce brighter, more pleasing colors. Both struggle to reproduce fine detail in our red-leaf fabric, however the Panasonic does noticeably better. Here at ISO 3200, the Canon G7X II shows much higher luminance noise, but it arguably manages to reproduce fine detail in our mosaic crop a little better than the ZS100, however both show strong noise reduction artifacts and mottling. Both cameras really struggle to reproduce any detail in our red-leaf swatch, but the ZS100 does show a touch more. Once again, color and contrast are better from the Canon. Here at ISO 3200, noise appears a little higher from the Sony except in the red channel, and the Sony produces more noise reduction artifacts while smudging fine detail more in the mosaic crop. Again, color is generally better from the G7X Mark II, but the RX100 IV provides slightly higher contrast and does a bit better in the fabrics. Overall, though, we give the Canon the edge here. Canon G7X Mark II vs. Canon G7X, Canon G5X, Panasonic LX100, Panasonic ZS100, Sony RX100 IV RX100 IV Detail comparison. High-contrast detail is also important, pushing the camera in different ways, so we like to look at it, too. Here, we can see the G7X Mark II does a bit better than the G7X in terms of contrast, however the G7X does a bit better with fine detail at higher ISOs. Interestingly, both G7X models do a bit better than the G5X, particularly at ISO 6400. While the Panasonic LX100 produces lower contrast, it actually holds it own in terms of detail despite being lower resolution, besting the 1"-type models at ISO 6400, no doubt thanks to its bigger pixels. Compared to the Panasonic ZS100, the G7X II does a bit better in both contrast and detail across the range of ISOs shown here. The Sony RX100 IV did well at base ISO though with slightly lower contrast, however it couldn't retain as much fine detail as the G7X II managed at the higher ISOs. Canon G7X II Print Quality Analysis Excellent, high-resolution prints up to 24 x 36 inches at ISO 125-200; Nice 8 x 10 inch prints at ISO 3200; and usable 5 x 7 inch prints at ISO 6400. ISO 125/200 images look great all the way up to 24 x 36 inches. At this print size, you're pushing the limits of the 20MP sensor, but from a typical viewing distance for a print this large, image quality is impressive. There's a lot of crisp fine detail and pleasing, vibrant colors. ISO 200 images look practically identical to base ISO ones, especially in prints, with no visible increase in noise or decrease in detail that would impact print sizes. ISO 400 prints start to display a slight drop in fine detail and a bit of visible noise back in the shadow areas. Therefore, we're putting the print size limit at a still-healthy 20 x 30 inches. ISO 800 images show stronger noise, which subsequently reduces fine detail further and softens things up a bit more. At prints sizes up to 13 x 19 inches, quality is very good; there's still a lot of detail at this size, and noise remains limited to the shadows and has a rather fine-grained appearance. However, we'd be okay with a 16 x 20 inch print for less critical applications at this sensitivity. ISO 1600 prints top-out at a respectable 11 x 14 inches. Noise is quite visible now at higher print sizes and is also taking its toll on low-contrast detail -- detail the red-leaf fabric of our test target images has become pretty soft and mushy. At 11 x 14, however, noise appears under control and not overly problematic from a quality standpoint. ISO 3200 images really start to show the impact of the rising ISO sensitivity. There's an overall softness to lots of detail (and our red-leaf fabric swatch is nearly devoid of any detail whatsoever), but, by keeping sizes at 8 x 10 inches or below, you can still make some excellent prints with good detail and great colors. ISO 6400 prints should be kept at 5 x 7 inches at maximum. Noise is quite apparent and really hurts fine detail at larger sizes. ISO 12,800 images, unfortunately, are too soft and lacking in detail for us to comfortably consider usable for a print. However, for less critical applications, we'd be okay with a 4 x 6 inch print. While the Canon G7X Mark II uses the same or very similar 20-megapixel 1-inch-type sensor as well as the same lens as the original Mark I model, it brings an all-new DIGIC 7 image processor to the table. Overall, it does a great job in the print quality department, offering about a print size larger than the G7X at the lower ISOs. At base ISO or ISO 200, the Canon G7X II is capable of crisp, colorful prints up to an impressive 24 x 36 inches. Even at ISO 800, the G7X II matches its predecessor with a very nice 13 x 19 inch print, and even a solid 8 x 10 all the way until ISO 3200. Despite its pocketable size, the G7X Mark II can still make nice, usable 5 x 7 inch prints up to ISO 6400. But at ISO 12,800, the Canon G7X II, like the original, captures images that are simply too noisy and lacking in detail to make acceptable prints. 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__label__cc	0.520521	0.479479	Will we go into Tier 5 30/12/2020 By shlomo, 1. Will we go into Tier 5 30/12/2020 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/12/29/tier-5-restrictions-could-include-might-affect/ What Tier 5 restrictions could include, and who it might affect Boris Johnson's tier system will face its next review on Dec 30, and there are warnings that the existing four tiers may not be enough. Decisions on tiers are made by ministers based on public health recommendations informed by case detection rate, how quickly case rates are rising or falling, positivity in the general population, pressure on the NHS and their capacity, and local context and exceptional circumstances such as a local but contained outbreak. If these indicators are not improving, an area may be moved up a tier and if the trajectory improves, the area may move to a lower tier. "Sizeable chunks" of the Midlands and the North are expected to be put into Tier 4 at the Dec 30 review, but there are growing calls for enough tougher measures. Matt Hancock will announce any changes to the tier system in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Arpeggio 15 posts Speed1987 14 posts Riedquat 9 posts Chunketh 7 posts MARTINX9 There is no may about pubs and non essential shops closing in tier 5 - they already are closed in tier 4 and in the case of wet pubs in tier 3. The difference between tier 4 and 5 seems to be about closing secondary schools and Matt Hancock being even firmer that you must stay at home unless on essential business (food/medical shopping, work you cannot do at home. exercising outdoors and caring for a vulnerable person). Its essentially back to the lockdown in the spring - except primary schools can we assume stay open. Do they close in tier 6 - how many more tiers can we cope with? Edited December 30, 2020 by MARTINX9 It's all very much "pile on more and more, something must work eventually." No thought going in to it beyond that, and no consideration given to the damage in public trust and hence compliance. Pubs are already closed in Tier 3 (other than doing takeaways). Edited December 30, 2020 by Riedquat CityLAD88888 I don't know why we're p*ssing about with tiers at this stage and don't/didn't already just go into full lockdown like we did in the Spring while they roll out the vaccine. People are fed up of lockdowns and compliance is clearly waning but I think the great British public would buy the pitch: "one/two month hard lockdown while we roll the vaccine out, one last time, one last push then start getting back to normal slowly". Save the announcement for Oxford vaccine approval date for full effect, hammer home the sense or at least prospect of finality of the (impending) lockdown. ... additionally tier 4 isn't a million miles away from lockdown anyways, who here can honestly say there's stuff they're doing or are free to do now that they weren't doing in March/April. All we're doing currently is obfuscating things, which at worse is giving people cart blanche to flout under guise of ignorance. I think that's rational, and I think enough people would buy that. One last push lasting til the end of Feb, then slowly begin opening things up on a one way path to eventual complete normality, hopefully by summer's end give or take a month or so. Agreed. The major hurdle imo is the parliamentary Tory party and their leveraged 'business interests'. They'd rather tens of thousands more die and the NHS end up in tatters than see their precious leveraged property companies fold and their wives abandon them for the vapid superficial narcissists they really are. What about universities........surely students travelling all over the country into shared accommodation to work on-line in most courses, sometimes two hours per week interactive, is contra to trying to steam the spread of the virus around the country and from overseas students......if other schools have to stop at home to study remotely.....sense says university students should also........ refunding rents and course fees pro rata. Aaaaannd like clockwork, new tiers announcement tonight, breaking news Oxford/AZ approved ... you'd think I was insider trading wouldn't you? Chunketh I fully expect to be in T4 by the end of today, the cases in the Northwest have sky rocketed. Some of that will be down to a lag in reporting over the festive period but a lot more will be due to xmas itself. We don't need anymore lockdowns. On the macro level less people will have died in the UK in 2020 than in 2019. I think you are being fooled by the way the news is being reported, with continually repeating a scorecard of who died without context. They should balance it with a score of who died of cancer or heart disease. Edited December 30, 2020 by reddog LetsBuild I’m with you. Besides this new variant let rip in November in Kent, the last lockdown did absolutely nothing to stop it. Why knacker the economy and mental health even more when you know the lockdown won’t work? Goodwill and compliance for lockdown has expired, my neighbours have had different guests everyday during Christmas for example. Maybe we should just nuke the South of England for the well-being of the rest of the UK then. Seriously. Patfig Location:Bluebell Woods It's not about how many people have died thus far its about how many people will die, will get sick and will need hospitalising. The hospitals are close to capacity and the rates of infection are rising quicker than previously. The Nightingales may be available but there are no staff to run them. Hard lockdown coming. Hospital's are always busy at this time of year due to flu. Incidentally, not many people are dying of flu this year, they seem to have been replaced by people dying of Covid. Which highlights the fact that most people dying of Covid were going to die soon anyway, it was just Covid that pushed them over the edge. RE: Nightingale hospitals. Why should I trust a government / scientific advisors that we need a Tier 5 lockdown, when the same government built these hospitals without considering they needed to be staffed. Publicity stunt?.........lots of expensive and unnecessary things are done to make it look good......at the same time failing to do the behind the scean practical productive stuff that makes a difference. It's irrelevant if you trust them or not. I have never trusted a Tory. They are in charge though. GeneCernan The handling of this right from the start has been abysmal from this Government. As I posted in another thread, the building of the Nightingale hospitals without having the capacity to staff them under their own worst-case scenario is nothing short of a disgrace. Some of the money paid for millions upon millions to sit on their arses could easily have been spent on training 20,000 of those people as first response medical staff to deal with this one disease. As to lockdowns, the subject of this thread, they simply haven't worked. We know they haven't worked because we are now reporting over 50k new infections every day and the hospitals are over capacity. You have to be some kind of idiot to think that tougher rules will make a difference. People will just ignore them like they have been doing, getting pissed up with their mates at home rather than going to a pub with suitable precautions in place. House prices up over 7% this year, stock markets doing well. The pandemic has worked out very nicely for the rich and powerful. Edited December 30, 2020 by GeneCernan All the nukes are in the South of England. Or Scotland. RE: my comment about Nightingale hospitals not being used. If we actually had a genuine national emergency we could have easily over the last 9 months got together enough people to staff them through the Army/Navy/Airforce and volunteers of retired medical staff. The fact that we have not done this highlights further that we are not in an emergency situation, it is more or less political and media hype. Agree, where there is a will there is a way....... hundreds of people available to help voluntery if need be, even if only cleaning, or after some training, if it is help that is required.....war against the virus team effort.......the NHS do not own it. Young Turk Don't you think the Mirror and politicians are prone to hyperbole? John Lister is the only person quoted above who might be a serious expert, but he was a founder of the "Save Our NHS" campaign, so it isn't surprising if he makes exaggerated claims about it either. The fact that he said we had six weeks to save it in December 2011 and six months to save it in September 2012 suggests that his comments might be as reliable as Mirror headlines. Warnings from actual medical experts shouldn't be tainted by these claims. Roman Roady No one uploaded it yet? OK I will take the bait... About Me: Minskyite You're the only one doing the fooling, jackass. The Institute of Actuaries estimate that there have been 71,200 excess deaths in the UK since the start of the pandemic. 👇 Obviously this number is provisional and almost certain to be revised upwards once the full data-set has been collated. https://www.actuaries.org.uk/documents/england-wales-mortality-monitor-covid-19-update-week-51-2020 There have been around 71,200 more deaths in the UK from the start of the pandemic to 18 December 2020 than if mortality rates were similar to those experienced in 2019. This estimate uses data from National Records Scotland (NRS) and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) as well as the Office for National Statistics (ONS). During week 51 of 2020, there were 7% more deaths registered in England & Wales than would have been expected if Standardised Mortality Rates had been the same as in the corresponding weeks of 2019. The corresponding figure for week 50 was +8%. The cumulative mortality improvement in England & Wales for 2020 is –12.5% as at 18 December 2020, compared to +0.1% as at 20 March 2020, before the coronavirus pandemic had a material impact	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1767
__label__cc	0.723499	0.276501	CLASS 6A HOME LEARNING 18.06.2020 Hiya everyone, is it Thursday already? Personally, I think the week is flying by really quickly – I wonder what the children in ‘Yellow Bubble’ think? Hopefully they’ll agree with me. For all you ‘at home learners’, here are your tasks for today. If you are a little behind with the work, don’t worry about it: we are about a day behind in school as well so simply start where you left off and catch up later. Maths: Turn to the Home Learning Booklet week 2 and look at page 10 for Thursday’s maths work. This is all about the order of operations or BIDMAS as we know it. Use your existing knowledge of the order of operations to solve the various problems on this page. Comprehension - Log onto purple mash and find the 2 dos about our new chosen text: ‘Just the beginning.’ · Read the fourth chapter of the book and answer the online multiple choice questions. · Now answer these questions: 1. I’d never pedalled so hard in my life. Hurtling along on my bike, I snaked between rubble and cracks in the road. What does the word snaked tell you about the route Ennio took on his bike? 2. Look at the paragraph beginning: I carried on… Find and copy one word or phrase that shows Ennio was travelling quickly. 3. Why did neither of the children ask the visibly wounded Mr Romano whether he was alright before asking for his generator? 4. Do you think that Mr Romano’s decision was fair? Give a reason for your answer. 5. Our friendship had no meaning anymore. Why did Ennio believe that his friendship with Miah no longer meant anything? Put these events in the order in which they happened in the story, numbering them from 1 to 5. Many obstacles blocked Ennio’s path, such as broken pipes, blazing fires and collapsed buildings. Ennio jumped off his bike to ask Miah whether her dad and Elena were OK. Mr Romano came out of his barn looking dazed and confused. As he approached the farm, Ennio noticed someone running towards the buildings. Ennio raced along on his bike towards Mr Romano’s farm. 1. Choose the correct spellings to complete the sentences below. Ennio felt that obtaining the generator was essencial/essential for saving his Gran’s life, but Miah also needed it for a special/spetial reason. With no official/offitial help at the disaster scene, it was becoming a dog-eat-dog world. 2. Circle the option below which shows how the underlined words in the sentence below are used. Talking over each other, we both tried to explain our predicaments, but Mr Romano looked frustrated and confused. as a main clause as a fronted adverbial as a subordinate clause as a noun phrase 3. Complete the sentence below by adding an adverbial of time. _____________________________, Mr Romano stood up. 4. Add a pair of brackets in the most suitable place in the sentence below. Mr Romano a local farmer had a generator and other useful equipment. 5. Expand the following noun phrase… _______________________________________ ’our friendship’ Writing : At the end of the Chapter, Ennio and Miah’s friendship is bout to be put to the test. What will happen next? Is there a solution that would mean both families could be helped? · Write the next part of the story from one of the characters point of view. Remember to write in the first person ( I We) and the past tense (was , were) so it is the same as the rest of the story. You could be either Ennio or Miah for this piece of writing. They will see things very differently. Reading - As always, find yourself a quiet corner where you won’t be disturbed, and read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes. Stay safe – Mr. A.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1773
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__label__wiki	0.711669	0.711669	SPORTING IRELAND SUSPENDS FUNDS TO FAI The fallout of the former Chief Executive of the Football Association of Ireland John Delaney continues as Sport Ireland reveled this week that they had suspended funding to the association. The FAI receives annual funding of €2.7million from the body and this comes as a result of a breach in the rules of Sport Ireland by the football body. It is understood that the €100,000 loan provided by Delaney to the FAI is the major subject of interest and this has led to widespread protests in different circles. Irish fans threw tennis balls unto the field in the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Georgia as they protested against Delaney. Delaney, as well as FAI president Donal Conway, are expected to appear before a parliamentary committee hearing this week. Continue reading SPORTING IRELAND SUSPENDS FUNDS TO FAI Posted on April 16, 2019 Author adminCategories Ireland VideosTags Ireland MCCAULEY HELP COLERAINE REMAIN LEADERS IN IRELAND In Ireland, Darren McCauley’s double after Josh Carson’s opener helped the Premiership side defeat Ards 3-0. The victory means they have won six times in six matches, starting the new term on a brilliant note. Though Coleraine ran away heavy winners, it wasn’t heavy at first. They played a goalless draw in the first half as Ards held them. Carson broke through though with his close range effort before McCauley grabbed his brace. In another fixture, Lindfielddefeated Glentoran 1-0 to continue their top form. Aaron Burns’ early goal was enoughas David Healy’s side claimed all three points. Burns headed the ball in, in the fifth minuteas the champions cruised to a narrow victory over their cross city opponents. Their 100 percent record continues but they remain three points behind Coleraine. They have a match in hand though as they battle Crusaders on Tuesday. Windsor Park would be excited with the result as they are yet to conceded in the league after five matches.Glentoran would be disappointed with their first loss of the term, Linfield have the last 13 fixtures between both sides, playing a draw in six matches aside a loss. Continue reading MCCAULEY HELP COLERAINE REMAIN LEADERS IN IRELAND Posted on September 26, 2017 Author indexCategories Ireland VideosTags Euro, Ireland, Irish, World O’Neill in FIFA probe Martin O’Neill may face sanctions from FIFA after the comments that he made after the match against Austria. The match ended 1-1 with the referee denying a late Ireland goal and not giving several penalty appeals. The Republic of Ireland manager said that the Spanish referee was very poor on the night and that he was the main reason why his team did not manage to win the game. Martin O’Neill was not the only person to have blamed the referee that night. His player James McClean was another person that criticizes the referee, and he even went to the extent of labeling the referee as Austria’s 12th men. A FIFA representative said that the authority was making an inquiry on what happen and that both the referee and player will have to respond to the charges. Martin O’ Neill said at that time that the goal scored by Duffy should have stand and that it should have counted. He stated that the manager was wrong and that was an example of his performance the whole night. Continue reading O’Neill in FIFA probe Posted on July 14, 2017 Author indexCategories Ireland VideosTags Euro, Green, Ireland Ireland’s Martin O’Neil has given an update on Seamus Coleman On March 24 of 2017, Republic of Ireland faced off with Wales for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification encounter that concluded in a goal-less draw as neither team managed to score a single goal. This draw means that each side was able to secure 1 point from this match which can help them in their journey of qualifying for the upcoming edition of the FIFA World Cup. However, this 1 point arrived at a very hefty cost for Republic of Ireland as Seamus Coleman was hit with a very tough tackle which forced the 28 year old defender on having to be removed from the pitch at the 72nd minute. This injury will be leaving Seamus Coleman out of action for the remainder of the Premier League season which is a huge blow for Everton as Coleman plays a huge role for the English club and he will not be able to represent Ireland for their upcoming qualification matches against: Austria, Georgia, Serbia, Moldova and Wales. Continue reading Ireland’s Martin O’Neil has given an update on Seamus Coleman Posted on May 9, 2017 Author indexCategories Ireland VideosTags Euro, Ireland, World WALES FORCE IRELAND TO A DRAW Republic of Ireland played a goalless draw with Wales on Friday March 24 and the results further points to the fact that the Euro 2016 finalists might not play in Russia next year. The hosts did a decent job of forcing the Welsh side to a draw – that they seemed content with. The defence was solid and the deep-lying play wearied the visitors. Real Madrid talisman Gareth Bale could not inspire the set-up to victory though he came close twice. They could have sustained the attack but a poor attack on Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman forced the referee to send off Neil Taylor in the 69th minute. Continue reading WALES FORCE IRELAND TO A DRAW Posted on April 6, 2017 Author indexCategories Ireland VideosTags Euro, Highlights, Ireland, Republic, SINGING I’D SPEND CHRISTMAS DAY AT NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPICE – CELTIC BOSS Brendan Rodgers, Celtic Boss has made it known that he would be at the Northern Ireland Hospice on Christmas Day, where he would spend time with terminally-ill children and adults. This month, Celtic face a grueling schedule of games, which will see them go into no less than three matches before going into a break for the Christmas period. The period will see both management and players of Celtic go on to take a well-deserved rest. However, the same is not to be said of Hoops Manager, Rodgers as he is preparing to spend Christmas Day at the Northern Ireland Hospice, with the children and adults. Rodgers recently sold his late parent’s house and went on to donate the proceeds from the sale, to the Hospice where he is an ambassador. His intention in making the donation, was to honour the charity works of his late mother while she was alive, and as a way of saying thank you to the Hospice for their support towards his late father who had died of throat cancer in 2011. Continue reading I’D SPEND CHRISTMAS DAY AT NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPICE – CELTIC BOSS Posted on January 11, 2017 Author indexCategories Ireland VideosTags Euro, France, Group, Ireland, Republic, September, World Martin O’Neill Happy with Recent World Cup Qualification Form The Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill is extremely pleased with the way his team managed a comfortable 3-1 win over Moldova in the latest World Cup 2018 qualification game. After having started the campaign with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Serbia, Ireland have managed to win back-to-back games were conceding only one goal. As a result, they have managed to get their World Cup 2018 qualification campaign on track after a mediocre start. The expectations upon Ireland are much higher than in recent years after having done well at the Euro 2016. The national team required only two minutes to score the game’s opening goal and it came through Shane Long. However, there was a period of uncertainty after Moldova managed to equalise just before half-time break throughBugaiov. James McLean managed to find an extra gear in the second half and came up with goals in the space of 10 minutes to put the away team 3-1 ahead in the match. The result is made even better by the fact that Wales could only manage a draw with Georgia at home. Martin O’Neill stated that the result that the Cardiff City stadium certainly surprised him a lot. It now means that Ireland are second in the group level on points with Serbia. Continue reading Martin O’Neill Happy with Recent World Cup Qualification Form Posted on November 18, 2016 Author indexCategories Ireland VideosTags Euro, Ireland, Round, World Martin O’Neill Praises Robbie Keane After International Retirement Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has branded striker Robbie Keane as one of the greatest finishers the game has seen. The striker recently announced his international retirement in a career that saw him make close to 150 appearances for the national team. Since making his debut in 1988,Keane has gone on to feature in 145 appearances. A return of 67 goals from these matches speaks volumes about the striker’s capability in front of goal.Keane has been a successful Premier League forward who represented the likes of Tottenham, Liverpool, and Aston Villa. He is currently with LA Galaxy in the MLS. As Ireland qualified for the Euro 2016 in surprising circumstances, it was thought thatKeane would make the most out of it by featuring in a major international tournament. This has long been a dream for many Irish players. Prior to Euro 2012, Ireland had qualified for only one European championships in their history. Euro 2016 was seen as a distant attempt, but they qualified with flying colours. It was also seemingly the best place forKeane to call time on his international career and it proved to be the same.Keane will make one final appearance for the international team when they take on Oman in the first week of September. Continue reading Martin O’Neill Praises Robbie Keane After International Retirement Posted on September 22, 2016 Author indexCategories Ireland VideosTags Euro, Football, France, Germany, Highlights, Ireland Ireland Admire France Performance In Lyon Ireland might not have been able to sustain their position in Euro 2016 but it has definitely created an impression in many ways this year. The tournament saw a unique trophy being given to the fans of this republic for the supportive and positive attitude they maintained throughout the tournament. That was a unique gesture by the French authorities and it showcased the sportsmanship and the important role that fans play for matches as well as for a country’s performance. Indeed, the country was able to sustain through several rounds this tournament thanks to the fans and the supportive environment they provided to the team. The team however lost out to France in Lyon. The boss felt that the recovery phase that France took in the second round tie situation certainly helped the team to get back in form. France was able to get victory at a score of 2-1. Martin O’Neill said that the hosts had three extra days to rest and recovers which helped their final group game to be incredible. Continue reading Ireland Admire France Performance In Lyon Posted on August 20, 2016 Author indexCategories Ireland VideosTags Euro, Ireland, Ireland's Ireland Fans To Be Honored For Supportive Behavior When we talk of football matches we do talk about the fans at times and how the impact of a game affects them, how they single out heroes out of the teams and decide whom they wish to follow, uplift or condemn. Indeed, it is the fans and their responses that boosts the confidence of the players, helps team managers be assured or doubt their decisions and push a team to work harder in order to please the fans. There was a recent declaration that the mayor of Paris would be providing the fans of Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland an honorary medal as they have showcased sportsmanship to an exemplary level. The recent announcement of this unique honor has raised queries from all over as to what instances have led to this decision and for recognizing the motivating effects that fans have. Continue reading Ireland Fans To Be Honored For Supportive Behavior Posted on August 12, 2016 Author indexCategories Ireland VideosTags Euro, France, Ireland, Northern	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1776
__label__cc	0.687904	0.312096	Home Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure First-Look at the magical creatures featured in Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure... First-Look at the magical creatures featured in Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure coaster Universal Orlando has revealed some of the major magical creatures guests will encounter on the upcoming Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure coaster. The attraction, which is set to open on June 13, will combine a new level of storytelling and innovative coaster technology with rich environments and sets – including an actual forest with more than 1,200 live trees. It will also give guests the unique opportunity to join Hagrid – one of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter films – on a journey to one of the most mysterious places in the wizarding world – the Forbidden Forest. With Hagrid as their guide, guests will fly deep into the Forbidden Forest and brave the mysteries and thrills beyond the grounds of Hogwarts castle on a groundbreaking coaster experience unlike any other. Each day this week, Universal has shared some of the creatures that we can expect to encounter on the attraction. Fluffy, the Three-Headed Dog Fluffy is a giant three-headed dog that’s known for being the trusted guard dog of the Sorcerer’s Stone. And, as many of you know, Fluffy has a weakness – he falls asleep to the sound of music. In Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, you’ll confront this gigantic, beloved creature deep in the Forbidden Forest. Proceed with caution – he’s a guard dog first and foremost. And in this new adventure, Fluffy weighs 8,000 Ibs., which is roughly as big as two standard Muggle cars… and yes, all 3 heads move. Blast-Ended Skrewt Guests will be able to encounter a Blast-Ended Skrewt on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – a creature never before seen in the films. Described as a cross between scorpions and elongated crabs, the creature was created by Hagrid, himself. Universal promises this unique creature will be one of the most life-like animated figures they have ever created. The skrewt measures 8 feet long, features a ten-foot tall tail with a massive stinger. During their journey, guests will come face-to-face Blast-Ended Skrewt and its dangerous “blasting end”, where fire ignites from. Another little fun fact: The skrewt produces a very powerful and signature odor created specifically for this distinctive creature. Cornish Pixies Cornish pixies are electric blue tricksters who love to create mischief – often at the expense of others. You’ll see these troublesome creatures wreaking havoc on an infamous blue car… and in places you may not expect. They’re about 13 inches tall and you’ll find more than 20 pixies throughout your adventure. Devil’s Snare While Devil’s Snare isn’t a creature, it is a perilous plant from the wizarding world – often strangling people who touch it with its dexterous vines. Devil’s Snare flourishes in damp, dark environments and it has a strong dislike of light and fire. During the ride, you may find yourself entangled in a thicket of this dangerous plant. Just remember to remain calm… A Centaur is a magical creature with a human head, torso, and arms, joined to a horse’s body. They are, however, their own species and should be treated with great respect. As you make your way into the dark forest on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, look out for this mysterious archer in the distance ready to strike. Standing at 8 ft. tall, these forest-dwelling beings usually live in herds of between 10 and 50 and are well-versed in magical healing, divination, archery, and astronomy. Outside of these 5, Universal is teasing a few other creatures that guests can expect to encounter on the attraction. Guests may hear Thestrals near the carriages, or the voice of Gnomes around the grounds. In addition, look out for sculptures of various magical creatures living in the black lake, including Merpeople (mysterious underwater-dwelling beasts) and Grindylows (horned, pale-green water demons). The coaster is set to open on June 13, 2019 in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for future news on this exciting Harry Potter attraction, and more news around the Universal Parks & Resorts. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure the Three-Headed Dog Previous articleUniversal Studios Hollywood debuts new Jurassic World: The Ride commercial Next articleHard Rock and Universal Orlando Resort renew lease at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando for another 20 Years New Locker area now open at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Islands of Adventure Universal Orlando offers first look of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster Ride Vehicle Universal Orlando shares first-look and details on Jurassic World VelociCoaster; opening 2021	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1781
__label__wiki	0.730613	0.730613	UPDATE: TS Chris Gains Strength The most recent bulletin from Miami’s National Hurricane Center indicates that Tropical Storm Chris now packs “maximum sustained winds near 60 mph/95 km/hr. with higher gusts.” The NHC said “some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours and Chris could become a hurricane later today or early Thursday.” The bulletin describes the storm as “getting better organized as it skirts the northernmost Leeward Islands.” While some tropical storm warnings have been discontinued, they remain in effect for the islands of Anguilla, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin and St. Maarten Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Chris’ center was located near latitude 18.8 north longitude 62.6 west or about 60 miles/95 kms. northeast of St. Martin. The storm is “moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph/17 km/hr. and this general motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours,” said the bulletin. “On this track the center of Chris will pass north of the northernmost Leeward Islands later this morning and remain north of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this afternoon and evening.” The islands may receive a lot of rain, however. Tropical storm force winds now extend outward up to 75 miles/120 kms mainly northeast of the center. For Brown & Brown, Acquiring CoverHound Accelerates Tech Modernization Efforts Categories: International NewsTopics: Hurricanes, Puerto Rico AM Best, Moody's Rate Personal Lines Insurance Market Outlook as Stable How COVID Effect on Workers' Compensation Claims Has Varied by State, Industry	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1784
__label__wiki	0.794305	0.794305	The New (Digital) International Festival for Art & Music [ inter'mɛd:dzi ] The term intermezzi designates points in music that come in between two major sections or movements. Many of the great composers have chosen intermezzi as a musical form to write some of their most exquisite music — such as the intermezzo from Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana or Puccini’s Manon Lescaut. Just as this global pandemic has caused a challenging “in-between” time for the performing arts, the chief goal of Intermezzi is to create meaningful and powerful performances of classical music to get us through these uncharted times. Leo Radosavljevic, executive director Angela De venuto, Our Inaugural Festival Celebrating Beethoven's brilliance: From darkness into light REBROADCAST COMING SOON! Meet the Beethoven Artists © 2023 by Intermezzi, LLC. Intermezzi's festivals are made possible by generous sponsors and donors. If you'd like to make a one time donation, please click the donate button. If you'd like information on how to become a sponsor, please click the sponsor button. LIVESTREAM!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1786
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__label__cc	0.713001	0.286999	Published on 21.04.20 in Vol 22, No 4 (2020): April Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at http://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/13188, first published Dec 19, 2018. Developing an Intranet-Based Lymphedema Dashboard for Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Teams: Design Research Study Anna Janssen1,2,3, BA, MPub, PhD ; Candice Donnelly1,2,3, BSc, MPH ; Judy Kay4, PhD ; Peter Thiem5, BSc, BA ; Aldo Saavedra5,6, BSc (Hons), PhD ; Nirmala Pathmanathan7,8, BSc (Med), MBBS ; Elisabeth Elder7,8, MBBS, PhD ; Phuong Dinh8,9, MBBS ; Masrura Kabir7,8, MASc ; Kirsten Jackson1,2,3, BA, MPH ; Paul Harnett2,8,9, MBBS, PhD ; Tim Shaw1,3, BSc (Hons), PhD 1Research in Implementation Science and eHealth Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia 2Sydney West Translational Cancer Research Centre, Sydney, Australia 3Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia 4Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia 5Sydney Informatics Hub, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia 6Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia 7Westmead Breast Cancer Institute, Sydney, Australia 8Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia 9Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia Anna Janssen, BA, MPub, PhD Research in Implementation Science and eHealth Group Charles Perkins Centre (D17) Email: anna.janssen@sydney.edu.au Background: A large quantity of data is collected during the delivery of cancer care. However, once collected, these data are difficult for health professionals to access to support clinical decision making and performance review. There is a need for innovative tools that make clinical data more accessible to support health professionals in these activities. One approach for providing health professionals with access to clinical data is to create the infrastructure and interface for a clinical dashboard to make data accessible in a timely and relevant manner. Objective: This study aimed to develop and evaluate 2 prototype dashboards for displaying data on the identification and management of lymphedema. Methods: The study used a co-design framework to develop 2 prototype dashboards for use by health professionals delivering breast cancer care. The key feature of these dashboards was an approach for visualizing lymphedema patient cohort and individual patient data. This project began with 2 focus group sessions conducted with members of a breast cancer multidisciplinary team (n=33) and a breast cancer consumer (n=1) to establish clinically relevant and appropriate data for presentation and the visualization requirements for a dashboard. A series of fortnightly meetings over 6 months with an Advisory Committee (n=10) occurred to inform and refine the development of a static mock-up dashboard. This mock-up was then presented to representatives of the multidisciplinary team (n=3) to get preliminary feedback about the design and use of such dashboards. Feedback from these presentations was reviewed and used to inform the development of the interactive prototypes. A structured evaluation was conducted on the prototypes, using Think Aloud Protocol and semistructured interviews with representatives of the multidisciplinary team (n=5). Results: Lymphedema was selected as a clinically relevant area for the prototype dashboards. A qualitative evaluation is reported for 5 health professionals. These participants were selected from 3 specialties: surgery (n=1), radiation oncology (n=2), and occupational therapy (n=2). Participants were able to complete the majority of tasks on the dashboard. Semistructured interview themes were categorized into engagement or enthusiasm for the dashboard, user experience, and data quality and completeness. Conclusions: Findings from this study constitute the first report of a co-design process for creating a lymphedema dashboard for breast cancer health professionals. Health professionals are interested in the use of data visualization tools to make routinely collected clinical data more accessible. To be used effectively, dashboards need to be reliable and sourced from accurate and comprehensive data sets. While the co-design process used to develop the visualization tool proved effective for designing an individual patient dashboard, the complexity and accessibility of the data required for a cohort dashboard remained a challenge. J Med Internet Res 2020;22(4):e13188 doi:10.2196/13188 eHealth; clinical informatics; human-centered design; Over the last decade, the quantity of clinical data collected within the health sector has increased exponentially. In parallel, the adoption of digital health, such as electronic health records (EHRs) to collect and aggregate clinical data, has increased. The widespread use of EHRs has the potential to make clinical data more readily accessible to individual health professionals. It also presents opportunities for effective downstream use of clinical data, including quality improvement activities [1], self-directed performance review, personalized professional development [2], and timely clinical research [3]. Despite the proliferation of EHRs, quality and completeness of the data remains a challenge [4,5]. The literature suggests that poorly designed and implemented EHRs contribute to the collection of low-quality clinical data [6]. Another barrier to quality data collection is the lack of interoperability between digital health systems resulting in duplication of data entry and data access issues [7,8], which can result in both cost and workload inefficiencies [9]. Strategies to counteract these barriers, include the redesign of EHR systems to encourage health professionals to enter data at the point of care delivery [10]. Beyond this, there is a need to motivate health professionals to record data consistently and accurately. One recognized approach to motivate health professionals to collect accurate, high-quality data is to make data visible and useful for clinical practice. However, there is currently a paucity of research on providing health professionals with data in a meaningful way for care delivery. A significant portion of the data entered by health professionals is utilized for mandated reporting and gives limited immediate value to health professionals [4]. The use of clinical dashboards that visually represent such data could provide greater value to health professionals for informing clinical decision making and could also enable performance review [11,12]. Currently, there is no literature on the use of clinical dashboards for data feedback to health professionals specializing in the delivery of breast cancer care. This is surprising given the global burden of breast cancer. In Australia, it is estimated that over 17,210 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 [13]. During 2009-2013, individuals diagnosed with breast cancer had a 90% chance of 5-year survival, highlighting the importance of improving the quality of life for patients following breast cancer treatment [13]. In Australia, as in many other countries, breast cancer treatment plans are developed by multidisciplinary teams (MDTs); a team of health professionals, such as breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiographers, nurses, and occupational therapists (OTs), together delivers treatment across the care continuum [8]. The research described in this paper focuses on creation of a prototype dashboard for a breast cancer MDT. The specific clinical focus selected for the prototype dashboard was the treatment side effect, lymphedema. This is defined as excess fluid accumulation in a limb causing significant reduction in the quality of life [14]. Of patients treated for breast cancer, approximately 20% will undergo an axillary dissection. Up to 3% of patients undergoing sentinel lymph node biopsy and 10-15% of patients who receive axillary radiotherapy treatment develop lymphedema [15]. The data relevant to this cohort of patients at risk of lymphedema typically come from multiple heterogenous data sources. Therefore, a clinical dashboard that integrates and represents these multiple sources of breast cancer data could assist in the early identification of patients at risk of developing lymphedema, which could significantly improve the quality of life for a large number of people in Australia and globally. There is little published literature on clinical dashboard use to visualize aggregated data sets to health professionals. A literature review reported how medical dashboards offering health professionals immediate access to critical patient information can improve adherence to quality of care guidelines and may help improve patient outcomes [12]. Another review of the literature indicated that the use of visualization tools in intensive care unit could decrease time spent on gathering data and improve compliance with safety guidelines [16]. However, further high-quality detailed research studies are needed to provide evidence of their efficacy and establish guidelines for their design. Dashboards have been effectively used in other industries such as the learning sciences, for feeding back data to both learners and educators to enable more personalized education and training [12-18]. The core of effective design of such dashboards is to follow best practice in user-centered design, including research into user needs, and iterative design and evaluation. The aim of this study was to develop a prototype clinical dashboard for breast cancer MDTs through a co-design methodology and test the prototypes with members of the MDT. The study was informed by a co-design framework [19]. This actively engaged end users throughout the project cycle. This process was based on the identification of clinical champions, who shared ownership and support for the methodologies and solutions developed. The study site was the breast cancer department of a major metropolitan hospital in New South Wales, Australia, with a case load of approximately 450 new breast cancer patients per year. Data integrated and utilized for this study were sourced from routinely collected clinical data sets, including a bespoke breast cancer Structured Query Language EHR for the patient’s administrative treatment and follow-up data and a bioimpedance spectroscopy machine extract for lymphedema data. Qualitative methods (described in the Evaluation section of this paper) were used to evaluate dashboard static mock-ups and the interactive prototypes. Permission to conduct this study was received from the Western Sydney Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee. Co-Design Process This exploratory phase of the project aimed to identify methods for improving accessibility of EHR data through visualization platforms such as dashboards. To determine what clinical data were both clinically meaningful and feasible to visualize in a dashboard, 2 focus groups were held. All members of a breast cancer MDT at the study site were invited to the focus groups by the Chair of the MDT. A breast cancer consumer was invited through the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Both focus groups were attended by the consumer representative (n=1) and health professionals (n=33) across a range of disciplines including surgical, medical, and radiation oncology and nursing. During the first focus group, clinical areas and requirements for data visualization were identified. The aim of the second focus group was to identify an appropriate example clinical area for the focus of a prototype dashboard. MDT members nominated lymphedema as a candidate clinical focus because of its clinical relevance for MDT members and the existing collection of data sources relevant to lymphedema diagnosis and management. Changes to patients’ lymphedema index (L-Dex) can be monitored using a bioimpedance spectroscopy machine that measures the level of extracellular fluid taken [20]. This L-Dex reading is available to the health professional at the time of the assessment. Health professionals that treat lymphedema, such as OTs, have access to the history of patients’ L-Dex measurements within a paper record. However, OTs have limited access to breast cancer treatment information and rely on patient recall. Conversely, members of the MDT, such as oncologists and nurses, have limited access to L-Dex measurements and treatment information outside of the individual clinician’s specialty. The translation of the requirements identified in the focus group into a visualization dashboard required close consultation with subject matter experts from the study site. The project team convened an Advisory Committee to oversee the development of the prototype dashboards (Table 1). The Advisory Committee met fortnightly for the duration of the project. These meetings facilitated building a mutual trust and a shared language between the project team and clinical members. Committee members provided advice on the identification, mapping, and access of relevant data sources, as well as issues surrounding data quality and data completeness and appropriate visualization styles. Committee members also established a set of high-level goals that drove the development of the dashboard interfaces. These were used to create a set of tasks for the evaluation of the prototype dashboard (Table 2). It was noted that some of the tasks pertained to the cohort of breast cancer patients, while others were specific to individual patient data. For this reason, the Advisory Committee decided to create 2 dashboards, 1 to interrogate data of a cohort of patients and 1 to investigate individual patient data. A 2-step process was used to create and refine the design of the dashboards: (1) static mock-up dashboards were created to gain early feedback on the preliminary dashboard designs and (2) interactive prototype dashboard were created for usability testing. The prototype front end was developed using JavaScript with jQuery, using Store.js for data storage, and Highcharts for information visualization. These tools were considered to be most appropriate for prototype development as they were all well-supported open source libraries that minimized a technical risk for the project. # Role 1 Breast surgeon 2 Pathologist 3 Medical oncologist 4 Data manager 5 Radiation oncologist 6 5 × project team members (data scientists, implementation scientists, and health service researchers) Table 1. Advisory Committee members. View this table ID Task description SEQa,b (median) Noncomplete tasks Individual patient dashboard 1a You want to understand the procedures this patient has undergone over the course of their treatment. How do you find that out from this dashboard? 2 0 1b Can you please tell me the number of nodes resected in this patient? 1 0 1c Can you please tell me the name of the surgeon that performed the first surgical procedure for this patient? 2 0 2a How do you find that out from this dashboard? 1 0 2b Can you please tell me the BMIc for this patient? 1 0 2c Can you please tell me the date the first L-Dexd reading was taken for this patient? 1 0 3a How do you assess the progress of a patient that has already developed lymphedema from this dashboard? 2 0 3b Can you please tell me whether this patient’s L-Dex readings were on the left or right arm? 1 0 Cohort data dashboarde 1 You want to identify the proportion of patients with lymphedema that had more than 10 nodes resected? How do you find that out from this dashboard? 1 4 2 You want to identify the proportion of patients within the organization that currently have or that have had lymphedema. How do you find that out from this dashboard? 2 0 3 You want to identify the proportion of patients within the organization that have no data at all. How do you find that out from this dashboard? 1 0 4 You want to identify the proportion of patients within the organization that are having ongoing treatment for lymphedema. How do you find that out from this dashboard? 1 0 5a You want to identify the proportion of patients within the organization that have recovered from lymphedema. How do you find that out from this dashboard? 1 0 5b Can you please tell me how many users these data are based on? 1 0 6 You want to identify the proportion of patients within the organization that are having ongoing treatment for lymphedema and have a BMI in the overweight range. How do you find that out from this dashboard? 3 —f aSEQ: Single Ease Question. bParticipants (n=5) were asked to rank each task after the completion of a 7-point Single Ease Question scale, where 1=very easy and 7=very hard. No participants rated the tasks as hard or very hard, though as indicated in the table some tasks could not be completed for Dashboard 2. cBMI: body mass index. dL-Dex: lymphedema index. eParticipants found it easier to complete tasks on Dashboard 2 as they progressed through the session and became more familiar with the structure of the dashboard. fThis task was only completed by 3 participants. Table 2. The tasks participants were asked to complete and the completion rate for each task. The static mock-up dashboards (refer to Multimedia Appendix 1 to see Static Mock-up: Individual Patient Dashboard and Cohort Dashboard) were created over a period of 3 months, with feedback sessions as each version was developed for clinicians within the breast MDT (n=3): a breast surgeon, a radiation oncologist, and an OT. In each review session, a facilitator familiar with the dashboards worked face to face with 1 clinician during a 60- to 90-min face-to-face session. During the presentations, each clinician was given an opportunity to provide feedback on the presentation of data and to identify aspects needing improvement. This feedback was reviewed by the development team and informed the next design iteration. This iterative development took 6 months to develop (Figures 1-3). During this time, iterations of the prototype were reviewed by the Advisory Committee. Figure 1. The final prototype of the individual patient dashboard visualizes data for individual patients who have been screened for lymphedema. The prototype dashboard presents a deidentified patient record populated with clinical data. A pseudonym is used for the patient name and medical record number (MRN). This patient has 5 lymphedema index (L-Dex) readings that were taken between January 2012 and April 2014. All the readings are in the normal range for this patient and have been taken on the right side of the body (indicated with green, as opposed to blue for left). The patient had 1 surgery in April. In this figure, the user has clicked on the expand icon (+) next to Surgery 1 to expand the box and see additional details about this procedure. Radiotherapy 1 shows an unexpanded procedure. BMI: body mass index. View this figure Figure 2. The final prototype of the cohort data dashboard visualizes data for the group of patients who have been screened for lymphedema and presents it to the user in a single dashboard. The dashboard is interactive and by default displays a comprehensive overview of all the cohort data available to the user. In this figure, the dashboard is showing data for all patients who have been diagnosed with lymphedema (indicated in purple) and all patients that have had a lymphedema index (L-Dex) measure &amp;amp;lt;10 (indicated in green). BMI: body mass index. Figure 3. A close-up of one chart on the Cohort Data Dashboard: Nodes Resected. The prototype dashboards were evaluated by a purposeful sampling of health professionals (n=5) with expertise supporting breast cancer patients with lymphedema. The evaluation consisted of a Think Aloud Protocol (TAP), where participants worked though the set of concrete tasks (Table 2). After each task, they answered the Single Ease Question (SEQ) [19] with 7-point ranking. The evaluation sessions were conducted by a researcher experienced in the methods used. Participants only had access to the dashboard during the evaluation sessions, as access was provided by the researcher conducting the session. Participants were not paid to participate in the evaluation sessions. The study design made use of TAP for its rich qualitative information about all aspects of use, usability, and experience and the SEQ because it is efficient, which is important for time-poor health professionals. Participants were then asked to complete a semistructured interview to explore their experiences using the dashboards. Each evaluation took between 60 and 90 min to complete. Data from the SEQ component of the evaluation were aggregated and analyzed by a member of the research team to identify how easy the dashboards were for participants to use. Data from the recording of the semistructured interview component of the evaluation were transcribed and anonymized for evaluation by the research team. A content analysis was undertaken to categorize the transcript data. Categorization of the transcript data was undertaken by a consensus process among 3 researchers. Each transcript was read through by the 3 researchers and line-by-line coding was undertaken to ensure full inclusion of all possible data. Codes were grouped by categories and subcategories comparatively among the 3 researchers until consensus was reached. Exemplar quotations were identified and aligned with relevant categories. Participant Demographics A total of 5 health professionals participated in the evaluation of the 2 prototypes. Participants were selected from 3 specialties: surgery (1/5, 20%), radiation oncology (2/5, 40%), and occupational therapy (2/5, 40%). Of this cohort, 2 participants had been involved in the evaluation of the static mock-ups. None of the participants had input into the creation of the tasks for the TAP (Table 2). Current Clinical Practice Interviewees consistently noted that the current process for retrieving data on lymphedema patients required access to multiple data sources. This could include multiple electronic databases and digitized or nondigitized clinical notes to find pertinent data about the patient. Interviewees also noted that if data were unavailable from the databases, it was common practice to liaise with another health professional involved in delivering care to the patient to find out additional information. One interviewee highlighted that there are multiple locations which patient data needed to be entered into, cross-referenced, and accessed from: I have my work emails, I have [the radiation oncology eMR], I have letters I need to review on [the eMR], I have data that I enter in to my own iPad because, I enter data in to our [breast cancer] database...So I feel like I open up a lot of websites just to do my daily job. [BD 1.4] All interviewees stated that they did not currently have regular access to cohort data on lymphedema patients. The only instances when cohort data were available was when an individual actively sought it out, such as during a research project. All interviewees were interested and enthusiastic about the individual patient dashboard: This is brilliant. This is exactly what we wanted when we designed all of this. Interviewees did not have easy access to data on how an individual patient progressed through lymphedema screening and breast cancer treatment. The dashboard function in presenting the patient’s treatment journey, in addition to presenting L-Dex measurements over time, was particularly well received: ...it was quite clear and I could see exactly what surgeries they [the patient] had. I didn't have to click on multiple buttons to get there. And you can find out when they had radiotherapy. So a lot here that was clear. Interviewees commented positively about color use. For example, the following comment was about red indicating when an individual patient’s L-Dex measurement was moving outside the normal range: I like this red zone ‘cause for us who don't know the L-Dex exact measurements, it’s good to know. This tells me anything more than 10 presumably is high risk. One interviewee commented on the way that patient data were scaled to ensure the user could see the whole time period where data were available. This resulted in different patients’ data displayed across different scales: The scale is now changed here compared to the other ones. That’s a little bit confusing. Multiple interviewees commented that they would have liked additional data incorporated, particularly chemotherapy data (which were not available in the prototype because of medical oncology transitioning to a new information management system at the time of the project). For future deployments, it will be important to support such augmentation. One participant noted: Yeah, I would have thought that she would have had chemotherapy as well, which doesn’t show at all. Overall, interviewees were enthusiastic about the application of the dashboards in clinical practice. In addition, each interviewee identified a range of applications they could utilize the dashboard for, reflecting their diversity of clinical specialties and priorities. Interviewees felt the individual patient dashboard would have particular value as a tool to augment the clinical decision support process. This was because the dashboard provides a means of getting a quick overview of the patient’s pathway through treatment: It would be for two things, one is to get a quick visualization of what management and what assessment have been done for the patient and, secondly to see the progression. In addition, 1 interviewee suggested that the individual patient dashboard may have value to facilitate patient education around their treatment: I guess for a patient to visualize, sometimes just numbers don’t make a lot of sense to them, but to actually see something on a graph can be helpful. Cohort Data Dashboard Interviewees were generally excited to have the opportunity to see cohort data on their patients. However, all commented on how much more complex the cohort dashboard was compared with the individual patient dashboard. For example: I mean, if you’re looking at this [the cohort dashboard], it’s a little bit more complex information than the single patient, because the single patient just hits you without any... You don’t need to work anything out, it just tells you what it is straight away. This one, I needed to get my head around what we were actually looking at. Interviewees pointed to the inconsistency in the x-axis in the body mass index graph which is different from the others. Similarly, the y-axis is inconsistent for the 2 graphs about nodes (resected and positivity). Although they saw this as a minor issue, they explained that they wanted to be able to compare information across the charts. One interviewee also noted that having to do calculations of what the charts were saying was a barrier to use: So I had to highlight a couple of extra things, I suppose the main thing would be I’d have to do a calculation of that, minus one, to the, minus 1.5 up to the 5.9. Finally, interviewees commented on instances where terminology used to describe data did not reflect how clinicians routinely conveyed information relating to lymphedema identification and treatment. This issue occurred for both the individual patient dashboard and the cohort data dashboard. Interviewees understood what the terminology used in the prototype dashboards meant, so it was not a barrier to use, merely an area for future improvement. An example of this was: It’s interesting, just using the word recovered, it’s a tricky one, because they have no clinically overt symptoms but they are considered to be subclinical, like as in their system is perhaps, like they've got ongoing risk and it may actually turn up again, so yeah, recovered just makes it sound like it's… As was the case with the individual patient dashboard, interviewees identified issues around the completeness of the clinical data. The quality of the data was viewed as a problem for the long-term usability of the dashboard, even if the interface was user-friendly and engaging. The interviewees frequently drew on their clinical expertise to question the accuracy of the data or identify data points which they felt were missing or did not make sense. There were numerous data points on the cohort dashboard that interviewees did not expect based on their clinical expertise. This was perceived to reduce the level of trust in visualizations, which would limit the likelihood of continued use in clinical practice. The issues could be resolved during the process of refining the prototype for implementation into the clinical setting. Interviewees suggested that the cohort dashboard would have value as a tool for helping patients understand treatment and lymphedema. Unlike the individual patient dashboard, the cohort data dashboard was viewed as valuable for helping patients understanding the outcomes of the cancer center. If I see a patient and the patient asks me, “What is your outcome?” Or they want to know, “What’s my survival?” And I say, “Our centre here is excellent and stage three gives you that.” That [the cohort dashboard] might be useful. Furthermore, some interviewees indicated that the cohort data dashboard may be useful for research and feedback and to support interaction among different health professionals. Principal Findings The findings of this study demonstrated that it was feasible to use routinely collected data and visualization tools to facilitate clinical decision making and monitor care delivery. This finding builds on the existing literature which has shown that there is considerable interest from health professionals in improving access to routinely collected clinical data [21]. Further, findings from the study do not just demonstrate feasibility of visualizing data but also highlight a number of considerations for designing visualization tools to meet the needs of health professionals in clinical practice. The individual patient dashboard was successful. Key features of the interface are as follows: The side-by-side access to the standard medical record information The visualization of the patient trajectory over their full cancer journey This interface was designed for frequent use by diverse clinicians and the MDT. Our evaluation indicates that it was easy to understand and use. All participants completed all 9 tasks without assistance. The SEQ scores indicate that participants considered all tasks as easy, with median scores for all 1 (very easy) or 2 (easy). User comments point to small refinements but confirm that the overall design is effective. The cohort data dashboard is far more complex but understandable, with feedback from participants demonstrating enthusiasm about having access to cohort data. The design of this dashboard was driven by the aspirations to understand many dimensions of the data. The design team was aware that visualizing the cohort data was extremely complex but concluded that it would be valuable to gain insights from evaluations at this stage. While 4 of the 5 participants had difficulties with the first task, they were successful in completing the next 6 tasks. The seventh task had high noncompletion rates as it was affected by time pressures on participants. The SEQ scores also indicate perceived high ease of use, with median scores of 1 (very easy) for all but the first 2 tasks, reflecting the start-up learning. Overall, the dashboard is promising for in-depth use by individuals and teams who review these big-picture outcomes infrequently, perhaps months apart. For such intermittent use, we envisage that it may be helpful to add scaffolding to support exploration of key aspects as well as a history mechanism to enable clinicians and administrators to track progress in management and changes. The study described in this paper revealed that health professionals, seeing the aggregated data for the first time, could identify that there are problems in the underlying data in terms of both its completeness and accuracy. Collecting high-quality clinical data is an acknowledged challenge in the literature [8]. On the one hand, this highlights the need to carefully consider the potential biases in the information displayed. On the other hand, our dashboards have the potential to be a starting point for tackling this problem because both dashboards made data omissions and some errors more visible. They also have the potential to help if they consistently provide value from accurate data so that busy clinicians see value in creating higher-quality records. In instances where data were missing from the prototypes, clinicians made inferences regarding what they expected to have happened to the patient. As highlighted in the evaluation, health professionals drew on their clinical expertise to critically analyze the data presented in visualization tools. A key consideration for future dashboard development is the investment in identifying data sources required to populate the final dashboard and ensuring all relevant sources are incorporated. The process for developing the dashboards highlighted that we should explore the design of our dashboards for the case of lymphedema in the context of breast cancer. This choice was driven by both the priorities of the health professionals involved in the project and the availability of key data sources, including from medical records and a separate store of lymphedema data. A complex and iterative design process was used to identify the dashboard priorities and refine them to be fit for purpose in the clinical setting. It began with focus group sessions involving 33 members of MDTs and a consumer, then months of fortnightly consultations with a team of 10 to refine the choice of problems, data, and to inform and then refine the design of the dashboards. We believe that we could streamline this for future dashboards, drawing on the lessons from this work. The work described in this article aggregated and made available practice data on lymphedema the first time in the MDT setting. The enthusiasm of the evaluation participants for this information highlights the potential power of such work. This study is limited due to the small sample size (n=5) used to evaluate the final dashboards. The 5 participants were part of the original focus group meetings due to the commitment of 90 min of clinical time to participate in the evaluation, which may have led to bias in the findings. In addition, the study is limited by the incomplete data set available for developing the prototype dashboards. The data were incomplete as patients received care across different institutions, and data were only available relating to treatment delivered in the organization where the study was conducted. Finally, although participants were undertaking a TAP under artificial conditions, the health professionals were under time pressure to get the tasks done. Future researchers exploring the use of dashboards for use in health care may wish to explore questions around how users focusing on certain aspects of data such as performance measures may affect their use of all features in a tool. In addition, future research is warranted on the types of data presented in the dashboard and the balance between presenting data that are clinically relevant and data that are easily measurable. Health professionals have a considerable level of interest in tools for increasing the accessibility of their routinely collected clinical data using visualization tools. However, there is currently little research into the design of such tools or strategies for implementing them into clinical workflow. Next steps for implementing dashboards into routine clinical practice include the identification of metrics that are highly relevant to clinicians and teams, rather than metrics just easily measurable. In addition, to implement dashboards into practice, it is necessary to not just understand the type of data that has value for presentation in dashboards but investigate when and how they are most useful to health professionals. A central consideration when designing data visualization tools for health professionals is ensuring they present data in a manner which can be understood and actioned quickly and easily by end users. Furthermore, it is important that iteration is used to review and refine the quality of clinical data being presented to ensure it aligns with the priorities of the health professionals using it. Finally, the creation of visualization tools that meet the needs of health care teams is an interdisciplinary process which requires collaboration between domain experts, data scientists, developers, and user interface designers. The authors wish to acknowledge the Sydney West Translational Cancer Research Centre, the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute, and the Sydney Informatics Hub (SIC) for their support to this study. They would also like to acknowledge Josh Stretton for his involvement in the project. 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__label__cc	0.621992	0.378008	Kristi St. Laurent for State Representative The following letters support my candidacy for Windham State Representative, 2012 Windham residents endorse Kristi St. Laurent and Carolyn Webber (See their ad in the Windham Independent on Thursday, November 1, 2012) Tara Picciano Henri Azibert Wendy Joanis Michael Joanis Laura Bellavia Cathy Souter Tracey Mulder Vanessa Nysten Ed Crean Neelima Gogumalla Tracey Partington Sway Maripuri MaryAnn Dubay Louise Peltz Claude Peltz Ruth-Ellen Post Jesse Steele Susanne Bizot Jim Hebert Lisa Haswell Scott Baetz Michael Caruso Cathy Coburn Peter Tousignant Daphne Kenyon Jerome Rekart Carol Pynn Kathleen Difruscia Patricia Barstow Tom Barstow Beth Talbot Mike Specian Ross McLeod Stephanie Wimmer Mike Hatem Ellie Rouillard Bernie Rouillard Bev Donovan Jonathan Sycamore Jocelyn Sycamore Valerie Roman Tony Roman Heather Petro Bruce Anderson David Riese Tom Case Margaret Case Con O’Donnell Laura Bellavia - Windham I have no hesitation in writing this letter of support for my friend Kristi St. Laurent, candidate for State Representative. While I am a registered and voting Republican there are instances when I feel a candidate should be elected no matter what their political affiliation. This is one of those instances. I have no doubt that Kristi will do her best to put forth Windham's interests in the State House. She has the intellect, desire, drive and determination to research issues thoroughly and look at all sides. While we may not agree on the Presidential candidate we do agree on one thing: Concord needs proactive, level-headed, sensible, Windham representatives. Concord needs Kristi St. Laurent. Please join me in voting for her at the Windham High School on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012. NEA-NH Recommends Webber and St. Laurent to be your State Reps Letter by Carolyn Webber - candidate for State Representative On October 15th, 2012 the 16,000 members of the "National Education Association in New Hampshire" gave the recommendation to vote for Carolyn Webber and Kristi St. Laurent to be your State Representative because they support public education and respect workers' rights. The NEA, during the past two years, has seen the N.H. Legislature enact laws that took tax dollars from public schools with a voucher program. They passed a bill to keep non-performing teachers for another two years over their three year probationary period. They also reduced funding for state aid to schools by $300 million. They considered bills to repeal the requirement that schools teach Art, Music, Foreign Languages, Health Education, Technology Communication, and to repeal kindergarten. They even voted to repeal compulsory education and to repeal lunch. A special committee established by Speaker O'Brien is currently considering a plan that will cost school districts and municipalities $1.5 BILLION in additional expenses. According to the group "Defending NH Public Education", our four State Rep (opponents) were graded on how they voted on public education bills. A grade of 90 and above is an "A", below 50 is an "F". Our legislator's scores are as follows: Rep. Kolokziej 49 or F Rep. Griffin 53 or F Rep. Waterhouse 53 or F Rep. Mc Mahon 62 or D All the more reason for you to vote for CAROLYN WEBBER and KRISTI ST. LAURENT to be your State Representatives. Please vote this November 6th, 2012. Paul Picciano - Windham I am writing in support of Kristi St. Laurent's candidacy for State Representative. Kristi's work on the Windham Planning Board demonstrates her aptitude and commitment to serve the interests of Windham in the NH House of Representatives. She practices attentiveness, fairness and equanimity that will not only benefit Windham, but also prove to be a positive influence on the mechanics of the legislature. Kristi's conviction is on full display at events such as the Windham Women's Club Candidate's Night, and on her website which spells out priorities of respect and responsibility. She advocates a State Budget that is "intelligent, frugal, responsible and informed by facts while reaffirming New Hampshire's longstanding commitment to ALL of its residents." I believe this is an essential position and best serves the town of Windham. On November 6th, support Kristi St. Laurent for State Representative. Kathleen DiFruscia - Windham Kristi St. Laurent is an outstanding candidate for State Representative. I have had the privilege of serving on the Planning Board with Kristi in my capacity as Selectmen's representative to that Board. Kristi always comes to the Planning Board meetings prepared and with the keen ability to identify the key facts in each case which assists each of us in the decision-making process and enables us to reach a more well-informed decision. Kristi has played an integral role both as a member of the Planning Board and in her service to our community in promoting smart growth that increases our tax base while protecting the character of our Town to provide the best possible future and quality of life for the citizens of Windham. Kristi is a woman of great intelligence and knowledge, a woman devoted to her family , her community and her Christian values. In November, as we make our selection as to who will best represent the interests of our community and the citizens of New Hampshire, we must ask ourselves who will best represent all of our citizens; who will be an active and informed participant in the legislative precess, and who will be fair, open-minded and willing to collaborate with her fellow representatives on the many challenging issues that we face. Kristi is strong, articulate, effective and independent. Kristi will be an excellent representative. I encourage you to vote for Kristi St. Laurent on November 6th. Vanessa Nysten - Windham Kristi St. Laurent - The Right Choice for Windham State Rep I've had the privilege to work with Kristi St. Laurent for the past year and a half on the Windham Planning Board. During this time, Kristi has demonstrated to me that she is an intelligent person of sound judgement and high integrity. As an Independent voter, I value candidates that embody these characteristics and that advocate for the critical issues such as quality education for the current and future workforce of New Hampshire. Kristi is committed to promoting excellence in education and attracting quality obs to our district. I'm confident that Kristi will allocate our tax dollars wisely while balancing both the short and long term goals of our community and our state. I proudly support Kristi, a person who is worthy of our trust and confidence. Please join me on Tuesday, November 6th by casting your vote for Kristi St. Laurent for Windham State Rep. Catherine Robertson-Souter - Windham I am writing in support of Kristi St. Laurent for State Representative. I've only recently met Kristi, but I was immediately taken with the way she addresses issues in a level-headed and conscientious manner. This is someone I can imagine working with a wide variety of people, even those with extremely different viewpoints, in a sane and considerate way. We need to encourage this style of communicating on our local political stage. Recently, I took the time to look up the voting records of some of our current Sate Reps, several of whom are running for re-election. It's a great way to really understand where they are coming from. For instance, did you know that several of them voted to stop state support of New Hampshire Public Television? That surprised me since most people I know, on both sides of the aisle, appreciate their children not being advertised to during and between their shows, and appreciate intelligent adult television that does not rely on sex and violence to attract viewers. While not all of the extreme views out there are supported by everyone on the docket, it's important to know what they do support. Take the time to look them up by going to http://votesmart.org/. Kristi has a background in health care and has served on the Windham Planning Board, the Capital Improvement Plan Committee and the Village Center District Subcommittee. She is also serving a second term as the chair of the Windham Democratic Town Committee, bringing candidates, speakers and information to Windham's voters. She is a native of Derry and has lived in Windham for the past 13 years. her three children are currently enrolled in our schools. Kristi is not an extremist when it comes to the economy either. According to her candidate letter, Kristi's plan is to "Support a state budget that is frugal, responsible and supported by the facts while reaffirming New Hampshire's longstanding commitment to ALL of its residents." Kristi both understands and supports the people of Windham. She supports families. She supports education. She is willing to listen to rational discussions about how to spend our tax dollars. Kristi will take the time to represent our town and our state and to support the "New Hampshire Advantage: overall low tax burden, breathtaking beauty and the people." Mail: 32 Range Road, Windham 03087 email KristiSt.Laurent@gmail.com Windham Town Website Windham Democrats Website SOS Voter Info Lookup Absentee Ballot Request Form	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1796
__label__wiki	0.634942	0.634942	MARITIME COAL TRANSPORTATION ACROSS THE BALTIC REGION JustMore Trading is a privately owned shipping company owning and managing a sea tug and barge tandem. Since 1997, the company has built a strong reputation as a reliable partner for companies trading coal, bulk timber, iron ore and other bulk cargo including oversize cargo across the Baltic Region. The barge's carrying capacity is 10,000 Mt for coal with an average speed of 6 knots. The company is registered in Cyprus and has its representative offices in Saint-Petersburg (Russia) and London (UK). Ararat Grigoryan Yulia Casamassima Tigran Grigoryan Vozrozhdenija Str, 20 saturn2company@mail.ru JUSTMORE TRADING COAL SHIPPING	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1798
__label__wiki	0.932947	0.932947	CIRA outraged over racial profiling accusations Kristy Pryma Published: May 16th, 2003 The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is fighting back against a domain name watchdog over accusations of racial profiling. The accusation was posted on CIRAwatch Corp., a Web site devoted to exposing and discussing the actions of CIRA, on May 6. Referring to a “”concerned Registrar”” as its source, the posting claimed that CIRA staff have asked some registrants, particularly those with names of Middle Eastern origin, to provide proof of citizenship before processing their requests. This accusation has been taken very seriously by CIRA, which has since served CIRAwatch with a notice pursuant to Section 5 of the Libel and Slander Act, R.S.O. 199, c.L-12. “”We have no idea why anybody would ever want to accuse us of incorporating racist processes as part of the validation process of dot-ca domain names,”” said Gabriel Ahad, director of communications for CIRA in Ottawa. Ahad explained that CIRA’s process of validation does occasionally require proof of Canadian residency in the acquisition of a dot-ca domain name. However, “”we never use any racial criteria to determine whether or not someone is eligable for a dot-ca registration, and if anyone at CIRA was ever found to do so, he or she would be terminated on the spot,”” he said. “”These allegations are damaging to us as an organization, to the integrity of the dot-ca name and to the process. We take them very seriously. They undermine our ability to be perceived as a fair organization that treats all Canadians with equality, dignity and respect.”” Since the interview with Ahad was conducted, CIRAwatch has removed the posting and has replaced it with its own response to CIRA’s public response to the accusation. In the replaced posting, CIRAwatch includes a link to a letter written to CIRA concerning the legal action, which the author describes as a “”nuclear option of threatening a lawsuit.”” “”It’s unfortunate,”” Ahad said. “”We have a zero tolerance policy for discrimination internally or externally — dot-ca names are available for all Canadians and there is not a trace or element of any racial discrimination that applies to our process.”” Spokespeople for CIRAwatch did not respond to ITBusiness.ca’s inquiries before press time. Unlike its counterparts in other parts of the world, CIRA is an entirely non-profit, essentially para-public institution. While the domain registries in most other countries are run by and as businesses, CIRA is essentially run as a public trust. The domain name, which is meant to assign Canadian status to Web pages, has been bound by encumbering rules since the registration process began in 1987. The dot-ca domain name was formerly handled by the Canadian Domain Name Consultative Committee (CDNCC), a group of volunteers led by John Demco, a computer science professor at the University of British Columbia. CDNCC registered more than 50,000 names until it the process was turned over to 18 private companies mandated by CIRA in 2000. The transition got off to a rocky start when companies complained about some of the costs being charged to register names, which CIRA defended by citing the increased breadth of choice made available through privatization. Some users, however, claimed registrars made their fees look like CIRA fees. Since CIRA took over, demand for dot-ca names has grown considerably. In less than a year, the organization said it was dealing with more than 270,000 registrations, which prompted CIRA to write a name dispute resolution policy to deter cybersquatting or the resale of names for profit. Last year, Impact Research said more than half of all Canadian companies have registered dot-ca names, while Jupiter Media Metrix said Canadians were more likely to visit dot-ca than dot-com sites. Comment: info@itbusiness.ca York Region District totes tablets to school IBM shrinks form factor for ThinkCentre desktop line	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1799
__label__wiki	0.847566	0.847566	Leadership Mobility RIM continues slide in eyes of mobile analysts Matt Hamblen Published: May 2nd, 2011 Another quarter ended with Research in Motion missing from IDC’s ranking of Top 5 worldwide mobile phone makers as the Canadian manufacturer continues to face growing competition, much of it from lesser-known companies that put more emphasis on smartphones than ordinary cell phones. The continuing troubles of RIM in the first quarter are troubling to analysts and investors alike because it had held such a strong position in the smartphone business for years. The company’s market share has been declining over the past year due to increased competition from Apple’s iPhone and various Android smartphones, including those made by ZTE, which IDC ranked fifth in global mobile phone market share during the quarter. ZTE, based in Shenzhen, China, is not yet well known to Americans, but plans to increase brand awareness in the U.S. as part of a concerted effort to ship more smartphones and low-cost feature phones to users interested in limited features like texting, IDC said. ZTE finished the first quarter with 4 per cent of the mobile phone market, behind Apple with 5 per cent, LG Electronics with 6.6 per cent, Samsung with 18.8 per cent and top seller Nokia with 29.2 per cent. IDC said 372 million smartphones and feature cell phones shipped globally in the first quarter, up nearly 20 per cent from the 310 million shipped in the first quarter of 2010. Yesterday, RIM warned that its first quarter earnings will be lower than expected due mainly to its expectation that smartphone sales were on the low end of its projection that 13.5 million to 14.5 million ship during the period. RIM’s stock price has declined by 10 per cent since the warning was made. Mike Abramsky, an analyst at RBC DominionSecurities, Friday downgraded RIM’s stock from “top pick” to “sector perform,” citing expected smartphone sales slowdowns in the U.S. and Latin America. “Coming just four weeks after providing soft Q1 guidance, this warning raises questions over RIM’s visibility into its own business,” Ambramsky wrote. Abramsky said that he’s also concerned about RIM’s warning of smartphone launch delays later in 2011 and of the “less-than-favorable debut” of the the company’s PlayBook tablet on April 19. RIM was last in the top five mobile phone market share ranking in the second quarter of 2010, when it finished fifth. It had finished fourth in mobile phone shipments globally in the first quarter of 2010, according to Ramon Llamas, an IDC analyst. “We all wonder what’s up with RIM,” Llamas said. Overall, RIM is still selling more smartphones than a year ago, but has slipped in rank due to the pressures from ZTE and other phone makers like Micromax, TCL-Alcatel, and Huawei, IDC said. Because RIM didn’t finish in the top five, its first quarter mobile phone shipment numbers were not published by IDC. “Several notable vendors, including feature phone makers, outpaced the overall market, which contributed to share losses of some top suppliers,” said Kevin Restivo, another IDC analyst. Even though Apple sells only smartphones, it maintained its position in the fourth place spot in overall phone sales globally thanks to another record sales quarter. Apple was buoyed by strong iPhone sales on Verizon Wireless in the U.S. and because its iPhone works on the networks of 186 carriers in 90 countries. LG, ranked third, was the only maker in the top five to see a decline in sales compared to the first quarter of 2010. IDC said that LG hopes that increasing sales of its smartphone, such as the upcoming LTE-ready Revolution that will run on Verizon, will help it overcome declines in sales of its feature phones. Second-place Samsung had a record quarter, and is increasing its shipments of smartphones, which now make up 20 per cent of all its phones, IDC said. Nokia held a commanding lead, with slightly improved shipments compared to last year. About 23 per cent of Nokia’s total mobile phone shipments are now smartphones, IDC said, adding that it will closely watch the Finnish manufacturer as it turns to Microsoft Windows Phone as its primary smartphone OS. “What remains to be seen is how quickly Nokia will introduce new phones as competition intensifies,” IDC said. IDC said that overall worldwide smartphone growth lifted the mobile phone market to a new high in first-quarter sales. “Increasingly, mobile phone makers and carriers are making smartphones affordable to a wider variety of people, which has helped drive the market to new heights,” IDC said. “Feature phones have represented the majority of the mobile phone shipments, but still are under tremendous pressure from smartphones,” Llamas said. “Even popular quick-messaging devices, once a bright spot within the feature phone market, appear to be losing steam as smartphones gain popularity.” PlayStation Network breach timeline: from compromise to compensation Amazon outage explained by botched upgrade Leadership, Mobility Apple, IDC, LG, Mobile, Nokia, phone, research in motion, RIM, Samsung, smartphone, ZTE Leveraging AI tools to drive operational efficiency and promote brand Three Canadian hospitals start using newly launched Apple Health Records feature Paying attention to the Net Promoter Score 100x camera zoom showdown: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs Huawei P40 Pro+	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1800
__label__wiki	0.506313	0.506313	Vivacta Develop and prototype a Point-of-Care diagnostic device and microfluidic cartridge ITL Group has worked with Vivacta for many years, starting with their first technology platform for personal gas dosimetry in 1994 under the name PiezOptic. The company had developed pioneering piezofilm sensors using technology licensed from the Centre for Applied Microbiology Research (CAMR); now the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) at Porton Down. This gas sensing system comprised a disposable badge which incorporated their piezofilm technology and a reader for measuring the electrical charge produced when gasses reacted with chemistries deposited on the film. This system monitored the level of exposure that the individual has had to specific gasses. At this time, ITL invested in PiezOptic and worked with them to further develop both the badge and the reader. A significant research and development program in order to convert the system and develop the diagnostic chemistry. ITL and PiezOptic began to explore other applications for their technology and discovered that the patent from CAMR could be extended to testing biological fluids. This new application required a significant research and development programme in order to convert the system and develop the diagnostic chemistries. In the early stages ITL provided the engineering support necessary for the adaption of the sensor. This included developing concepts, testing and verifying solutions for: Illuminating the reagents Controlling electrical effects Managing liquids within the disposable Electrical and fluidic connection methods Securing of the disposable with minimal interference A highly sensitive yet cost-effective and user-friendly point-of-care in-vitro diagnostics device During this development, PiezOptic were renamed PanOpSys and patents were secured for the biological applications. Their aim was now to utilise their innovation within a highly sensitive yet cost-effective and user-friendly point-of-care in-vitro diagnostics device. ITL provided PanOpSys with a prototype Chemistry Development System (CDS) to facilitate fundamental research and prototype design. The prototype development included the following elements: Design of test strips to accommodate PanOpSys chemistry Development of complex optics solutions required to excite the chemistry Design of robust electrical contact systems between the cartridge and the instrument Vibration-isolation mechanisms to control the effects of environmental noise which included testing and validating the system at the University of Southampton Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR) Designing a microfluidics cartridge and an on-instrument custom fluid pump mechanism for moving and mixing chemicals within the device Developing a custom bar code reader from camera chip level with a target cost of one tenth of the industry standard A study and subsequent implementation of a method of avoiding counterfeiting and reuse of disposables With the principles of the concept proven, the focus shifted to the challenge of designing an instrument to incorporate the system. PanOpSys then became Vivacta and, with the principles of the concept proven, the focus shifted to the challenge of designing an instrument to incorporate the system. At Vivacta’s request ITL worked jointly with a third party industrial design agency to integrate the mechanisms described above into an aesthetically pleasing package, incorporating usability and ergonomics into the device. Alongside the mechanical and industrial design, Vivacta enlisted the skills of ITL’s software and firmware engineers for the writing and implementation of the necessary software elements of the system. To accommodate Vivacta’s marketing plans ITL was contracted to build 50 advanced engineering prototypes. Having R&D and production in-house allowed our engineers and production staff to work together to produce a batch of Vivacta prototypes to almost pre-production standards. Following the build of the 50 prototypes, Vivacta then placed a second order for a further 50 units. $90m aquisition by the healthcare giant Novartis in 2012 Vivacta were then able to utilise these devices for further in-house chemistry development, the results of which lead to a $90m acquisition by the healthcare giant Novartis in 2012. If you are interested in applying microfluidics technology to your medical device, please get in touch with a member of our team here.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1801
__label__cc	0.623303	0.376697	Parish of Portroe (Castletown Arrha) Priests House, Portroe, Nenagh, E45 R242 Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary 10.00 AM 6:00 PM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 11:00AM Youghalarra Notes Baptisms - Take place on Sundays at 12.00noon. Saturday Baptism by arrangement. 9:00AM Youghalarra Holy Day 11:00AM 7:30PM Youghalarra Baptisms - Take place on Sundays at 12.00noon. Saturday Baptism by arrangement. Built in 1872, its capacity is circa 350. Most of the original church interior has been retained. The original wooden altar has been replaced and in compliance with Vatican II liturgy, a marble altar, designed by Earley and Powell was installed. The altar rails of marble, also by Earley and Powell, are still in place. The windows at the back of the sanctuary – of Our Lady and the Sacred Heart – are from the stained glass studios of Harry Clarke and were installed in the 1950s. MILLENNIUM CROSS In 1935 Fr. D. McNamara had erected a 40 foot high cross on the highest peak of Loughtea. This cross was destroyed by a storm in 1946. Work on a new cross was begun in 2002 and the completed cross was blessed in an ecumenical service in 2006. The ruins of a medieval church remains in Castletown Cemetery and since 2006 a dawn Mass been celebrated there on Easter Sunday morning. Over 200 people gather to worship with lighted candles in the pre-dawn dark. Seamus Gardiner Priest in Residence Tel: +353 67 23101 E-mail office: seamus.gardiner@gmail.com Timothy O'Brien AP Tel: +353 67 31231 E-mail office: timobrien2016@gmail.com Scoil Mhuire Portroe Portroe (Castletown Arrha) Principal: Sheila Mc Carthy Portroe, Nenagh , Co. Tipperary N.R. T: +353 67 23588 Email us Anna Duggan, Board of Management Chairperson	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1817
__label__wiki	0.517087	0.517087	Late Night Eats Near the Lafayette Hotel—CBD/Arts District Photo courtesy of CellarDoor Call it a hedonist’s catch-22: New Orleans bars are open all night long, but the same can’t be said for its restaurants. So when the inevitable late-night munchies roll around, many party people are out of luck. Don’t worry, there are plenty of kitchens open late in the Big Easy. You just have to know where to look. Fortunately, with its convenient CBD location steps from the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, the Lafayette Hotel is in close proximity to many late-night restaurants. Check out a few local favorites. Open til midnight Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar (701 Tchoupitoulas St.) This laid-back, Caribbean-themed bar and restaurant sells food until midnight daily. From tamales and Jamaican jerk chicken to veggie burritos and shrimp po-boys, there’s something for everyone. CellarDoor (916 Lafayette St.) Intimate and dimly lit, this brick-walled gem of a gastropub offers tapas til midnight. The ever-shifting menu recently featured a cheese and charcuterie plate, octopus and shrimp ceviche, Oreo beignets and more. CellarDoor is open til midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends, making it the perfect destination for a romantic rendezvous. Seaworthy (630 Carondelet St.) Eating a raw, salty Gulf oyster straight from the shell is a New Orleans rite of passage—and it’s one you can fulfill on any schedule, thanks to Seaworthy’s kitchen, which is open til 11:45 p.m. weekdays, 12:45 a.m. weekends. (The cocktails are also solid.) Open til 2 a.m. Hoshun (1601 St. Charles Ave.) The Asian-fusion menu at this dim, modern eatery melds Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. Sushi rolls, crab Rangoon, kung pao chicken, mochi ice cream—it’s all here, and it all tastes even more amazing after midnight. Daisy Duke’s Café & Delivery (308 St. Charles Ave.) Why go to a restaurant when the restaurant can come to you? The St. Charles Avenue location of this family-owned local chain focuses on delivery, which is available round the clock. Comfort food gets the Louisiana treatment, with menu standouts including alligator sausage po-boys, biscuits and gravy, red beans and rice and jambalaya. St. Charles Tavern (1433 St. Charles Ave.) There’s a reason why St. Charles Tavern has been a mainstay for more than a century: its kitchen slowly but steadily serves up reliable pub grub round the clock. Dark and dated, this dive bar is where locals go to drown their sorrows—or to celebrate over seafood platters, rib-eye steaks, burgers, omelets and more. Cleo Mediterranean Cuisine & Convenience (165 Roosevelt Way) Vegetarians and vegans bond over falafel plates, spicy fried eggplant and hummus, while the shrimp kebabs and gyro plates sate carnivores. P.S. Cleo was recently lauded by Travel and Leisure magazine as some of New Orleans’ top ethnic food. Attractions Near the Arts District Lafayette Hotel's Guide to a Family-Friendly Spring in the New Orleans Arts District Wednesday at the Square in Lafayette Square Top 12 Reasons to Stay at the Lafayette Hotel in the New Orleans Arts District The Lafayette Hotel’s Guide to the New Orleans Arts District Best Breakfast SpotsWithin Walking Distance of the Lafayette Hotel What's on St. Charles Avenue Where to Catch Great Live Music Near The Lafayette Hotel The Saints Come Marching Into New Orleans! Where to Buy Essentials Near the Lafayette Hotel « Previous: The Lafayette Hotel’s Guide to White Linen Night Next: The Best Desserts Near the Lafayette Hotel »	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1820
__label__cc	0.717333	0.282667	We spread joy to big and small and protect our planet info@klarion.eu Search among 100,000 products... keyboard_arrow_down All Categories Home --Smart watch for kids --Sports smart watch Smart watches for kids Smart watch for adults If the purchased product does not suit you, you can return it within 14 calendar days from the date of its receipt without giving a reason, but we will be happy if you give to us a reason. This will help us improve our offerings or services. Product return procedure: 1. step: Important: before returning, please do not forget unpair the watch in app on your mobile phone. If you do not do this, the watch is unusable. This is a security measure. It is not possible to return the money without unpairing watch. 2. step: Please prepare a withdrawal form. You can usually find the withdrawal form pinned to the invoice. If it does not happen by accident, please download it - PDF file -please, print and fill. Please pack the goods carefully to prevent damage during transport. Then send it together with the goods to the address: Fashion Bridal Company s.r.o., Dvorniky 20, 920 56 Dvorniky, Slovakia. We recommend using any courier company. Can I withdraw from the purchase contract when the product is purchased as company? If you are a company or a person who ordered the goods in the course of your business or in the course of your independent profession, the legal possibility of withdrawal from the purchase contract within 14 days of purchase does not apply to you. How can I try the goods? Testing means operating the goods and adequately testing all the functions that the goods should fulfill according to its description and thus find out whether the product suits you. However, it cannot be worn out if you want the full amount back. Do not fold the protective films from the displays and glossy parts of the goods and the manufacturer's stickers unless absolutely necessary. Do I have to return the goods in undamaged packaging? The packaging is not the subject of the purchase or part of the purchased item. Nevertheless, we are entitled to reimbursement of the costs actually incurred in connection with the return of the goods. As the consumer is liable for a reduction in the value of the goods resulting from such treatment of goods beyond that necessary to ascertain the characteristics and functionality of the goods, if the seller finds that the value of the goods returned by the buyer to the seller on withdrawal has decreased beyond the treatment necessary to ascertain the characteristics and functionality of the goods, or that the goods returned by the consumer upon withdrawal from the contract are damaged by the consumer, the seller is entitled to claim compensation from the consumer. What if I return incomplete goods, eg without accessories? In order to get back the full amount of the paid purchase price when returning the goods, the returned goods must be complete, including all accessories that were part of the sales package. In the event that the buyer withdraws from the purchase contract and delivers to the seller goods of reduced value that are used, damaged and / or incomplete, the buyer is obliged to reimburse the seller for costs incurred in repairing the goods and restoring them to their original condition, becasue the consumer is responsible for a reduction in the value of the goods resulting from such treatment of the goods as is beyond the scope of the treatment necessary to ascertain the characteristics and functionality of the goods. When will you return my money? We will send the money for the goods to your bank account as soon as possible, no later than within 14 days of withdrawal from the purchase contract, but not before the returned goods are delivered. The cost of returning the goods is on the buyer's side. Which goods are not entitled to withdraw from the purchase contract within 14 days of purchase? - the provision of the service, if the provision of the service began with the express consent of the consumer and the consumer has stated that he has been duly informed that, by expressing that consent, he loses the right to withdraw from the contract after the full provision of the service, and if the full provision of the service has taken place., - sale of goods made according to the special requirements of the consumer, goods made / custom-made or goods intended specifically for one consumer, - the sale of goods enclosed in a protective packaging which cannot be returned for health or hygiene reasons and whose protective packaging has been broken after delivery. Specialized store of quality toys for the joy of big and small. Goods reclaim By phone+421 948 272 030 Dvorníky 20, 920 56, Slovakia, EU Email: info@klarion.eu Copyright © Klarion.eu - toys and gifts 2020-2021. All rights reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1826
__label__wiki	0.88546	0.88546	Home>Entertainment Licensing Partners Sign on for Play at Home Fest 2 Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide is readying its second virtual festival with a slate of new partners. Following the success of the inaugural Play at Home Fest in May, Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide is putting the final preparations in place for the second installment of the virtual family festival. “We were blown away by the success of the first Play at Home Fest, and it was a no-brainer to bring families together again for more fun during this period when playful experiences are needed more than ever,” says Amanda Gummer, founder and chief executive officer, Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide. “I’m really pleased to have been able to support some amazing brands during a period when marketing and promotion has been particularly difficult, while also bringing fun and play to the forefront for consumers. The caliber of the acts signed up again for this weekend’s event shows just how beneficial this initiative has been for all involved.” Major players from the world of licensing are headlining the event, including Nick Jr. with “Blue’s Clues and You!” and “PAW Patrol,” Acamar Films, Dreamtex and HarperCollins with “Bing,” Rainbow with “44 Cats” and party licensee Amscan. Also returning to the stage following the May event is Aardman, who will be hosting a “Shaun the Sheep” model making workshop. Others joining the lineup are Sylvanian Families, Aquabeads, Geomag, Drumond Park, Trends U.K., The Essential One and EasyRead Time Teacher. Two virtual stages will be streamed live during the Bank Holiday weekend. The event will be hosted by up-and-coming kidfluencer Sisi from “Sisi’s World,” star of West End musical, “Matilda” and daughter of TV presenter Nigel Clarke. The event will be accessible to families worldwide on Saturday, Aug 29.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1831
__label__wiki	0.792974	0.792974	Home / Products / Little Book of Dior Little Book of Dior by Karen Homer The illustrated story of Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand's journey after the death of its founder. Little Book of Dior is the beautifully illustrated story of Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand's journey after the death of its founder. Christian Dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian haute couture scene is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. An art gallerist with a contemporary vision, Dior's debut haute couture collection invented the 'new look' silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves. The House of Dior's unique look blended the traditional, artisanal skills of the French fashion house - tailoring and intricate embellishment - with a modern sensibility. Dior was only helmed by its founder for a decade, but has flourished under the creative direction of some of the most storied names in fashion. In the present day, Maria Grazia Chiuri steers the brand as it stays true to its identity of opulence, femininity, drama and the creation of what Christian Dior called 'the complete look', from garments to perfume and shoes. An exquisitely curated selection of illustrations accompanied by fashion writer Karen Homer's authoritative text presents the journey of a brand known today as the last word in opulence, drama and femininity. Collections: Alexander Avenue Interiors, Books The World According to Karl: The Wit and Wisdom of Karl Lagerfeld The World According to Karl: The Wit and Wisdom of Karl Lagerfeld $19.99 Little Book of Prada Little Book of Prada $29.99 London in Bloom London in Bloom $29.99 Paris in Bloom Paris in Bloom $29.99 Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave $59.99 Three Birds Renovations Three Birds Renovations $39.95 Beautifully Said Beautifully Said $19.95 Veranda Entertaining Veranda Entertaining $59.95 Tiffany Style: 170 Years of Design Tiffany Style: 170 Years of Design $55.00 The Flower Expert The Flower Expert $49.95 Prosecco Made Me Do It: 60 Seriously Sparkling Cocktails Prosecco Made Me Do It: 60 Seriously Sparkling Cocktails $19.95 Gin Made Me Do It: 60 Beautifully Botanical Cocktails Gin Made Me Do It: 60 Beautifully Botanical Cocktails $19.95	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1832
__label__wiki	0.80225	0.80225	Laserfiche Wins 2015 WealthManagement.com Document Management Award Laserfiche Wins 2015 WealthManagement.com Document… Laserfiche has been named a winner in the Document Management category of the WealthManagement.com 2015 Industry Awards Program, which honors companies and organizations that enable financial advisor success. Nominees for the Document Management Award were selected based on their outstanding contributions to enhancing advisors’ ability to manage documents and drive operational efficiencies. Laserfiche 9.2, a trusted, proven and scalable document management solution with a low total cost of ownership, was named the category winner due to its leading-edge business process management and electronic records management functionality that helps financial advisors: Eliminate the hassle and expense associated with handling paper documents Maximize efficiency by automating manual processes like new account document review, NIGO/IGO review and blotter processing Provide more responsive client service with secure access to information From left to right: Zaheer Master, President, Accelerated Information Systems; Chris Wacker, CEO, Laserfiche; Sumera Wacker; and Elan Mendel, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Commonwealth Foreign Exchange. Photo courtesy Zaheer Master. “From compliance to on-the-go access, Laserfiche addresses many pain points advisors have with document management,” said Chris Wacker, CEO at Laserfiche, who accepted the award. “We appreciate WealthManagement.com’s recognition of Laserfiche’s leadership in the financial industry.” Laserfiche was also named a finalist for the Innovation Award, which recognizes products that move the financial advisor industry forward. Laserfiche was nominated for the release of Laserfiche Connector, a code-free integration tool which Joel Bruckenstein, founder and publisher ofTechnology Tools for Today, called a “game-changer that makes FinTech integrations a breeze.” With over 300,000 readers, WealthManagement.com is one of the largest publications in the wealth management industry. More than 100 nominations were submitted for consideration in a wide range of categories. Finalists were chosen by a panel of industry experts during preliminary judging in June. Winners were announced Thursday, September 24, at the WealthManagement.com Industry Award Banquet . The list of winners in all categories is available at https://wealthmanagement.com/industry-awards-coverage/2015-wealth-management-industry-awards-winners . Laserfiche is a leading global provider of enterprise content management software empowering organizations to take control of information and business processes. With intuitive on-premises and cloud solutions for document management and process automation, Laserfiche improves productivity, efficiency and strategic decision-making for organizations looking to transform into a digital workplace. For more than three decades, Laserfiche has fostered an active user community that shares ideas and inspires solutions. To learn more, visit laserfiche.com/about-laserfiche. Connect with Laserfiche: Twitter \| LinkedIn \| Facebook Laserfiche®, Run Smarter® and Compulink® are registered trademarks of Compulink Management Center, Inc. Laserfiche Workflow Wins WealthManagement.com Award in the Document Management Category Records Management with Laserfiche 10	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1834
__label__cc	0.606382	0.393618	Lifeguards find medical supplies, including small needles, along Venice Beach shore Los Angeles County lifeguards estimate that they found more than 100 pieces of medical supplies at Venice Beach on Sunday. (L.A. County Fire Department Lifeguards) By Jaclyn CosgroveStaff Writer Lifeguards found more than 100 pieces of medical supplies, including small needles, along the shoreline south of the Venice Pier on Sunday. At about 11:30 a.m., lifeguards noticed what appeared to be lancets, small needles, orange plastic tubes and other supplies lying along the water’s edge. The source of the debris is unknown, according to L.A. County Fire Department’s Lifeguard Division. Some of the apparent flotsam was given to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for further investigation. The beach was closed until the cleanup was completed. Lifeguards will continue patrolling the area for any additional medical supplies. #DriftIC This area will continue to be monitored for the safety of public use until the investigation and cleanup are complete. pic.twitter.com/0RYU5b4Z7l — LACoFD Lifeguards (@LACoLifeguards) November 10, 2019 The stories shaping California Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Jaclyn Cosgrove Jaclyn Cosgrove is the L.A. County government reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Her coverage focuses primarily on human services, including mental health, child welfare, homelessness, criminal justice reform and indigent care. Cosgrove is originally from Arpelar, Okla., and graduated from Oklahoma State University. Send her tips privately on Signal at (213) 222-6625. Developer of India’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine warns some to avoid the shot India’s use of a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine about which little data have been released has raised eyebrows among residents and healthcare workers. Latest California Why there are oil wells all over Southern California Along La Cienega near Inglewood. At Beverly Hills High School. In people’s backyards in Echo Park. Atop Signal Hill. Oil wells are everywhere in and around L.A. You sure don’t see that in Paris (France). ‘Cinderella story for a dog’: Bidens’ shelter pet gives adoption trend a boost Major, a German shepherd, will become the first White House shelter dog. The pandemic has fueled pet adoptions, “one of the few silver linings to COVID,” one animal rescue official says. ‘I have no idea’ The ordeal facing older Californians searching for COVID-19 vaccine The confusing, frustrating ordeal as older California search out COVID-19 vaccine Korean Americans who remember 1992 riots fight to save LAPD station The mention of the possible closure of Olympic station, amidst city budget cuts, sent Korean American leaders to the LAPD’s defense and rallying to keep a strong police presence in their community.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1836
__label__cc	0.72187	0.27813	Former Insurance Defense Attorney Ready to Defend Your Rights Obtaining Compensation For Brain Injuries Whether a head injury victim is a child, a working adult or an elderly person, the injury is likely to result in short-term expenses as well as long-term losses. In the short term, the head injury victim is likely to need emergency care, possibly surgery, rehabilitation and therapy with professionals such as neuropsychologists. In the long term, the brain injury victim may never again operate at full capacity. He or she may be left with lingering effects such as: Ongoing headaches and tinnitus Confusion and disorientation Personality change Inability to concentrate Inability to hold a job or succeed in school without special education assistance Contact the Law Office Of Gregory P. Lee PLLC to determine whether an in-depth investigation is advisable after an accident resulting in an open or closed head injury. Friends, co-workers, classmates and family workers often have valuable testimony as to the changes the brain injury victim has demonstrated since the accident: A fall A car accident Accidents at construction sites A horseback riding accident A boating accident A motorcycle collision In the case of a traumatic brain injury victim who is left with lasting brain damage and disability, it may be necessary to consult with a life-care planner to get an accurate estimate of the financial needs that the victim is likely to have over a lifetime. My experience as an insurance defense lawyer works to my clients’ benefit. When I prepare to file a claim or lawsuit on behalf of an accident victim who has suffered a head injury, I put on my “insurance defense hat.” Neither I nor my clients should be surprised by any tactic of the “other side.” I consider myself a sincere and hardworking friend of injured and bereaved Texans who rely on the Law Office Of Gregory P. Lee PLLC for legal counsel and representation. — Gregory P. Lee, personal injury attorney Contact An Experienced Attorney After you have suffered a serious head injury, you have many worries and concerns. Financial and legal aspects are best handled by a lawyer who has proven to be an effective advocate for victims of TBI. At the Law Office Of Gregory P. Lee PLLC, our track record includes grateful testimonies from injured clients who received full compensation thanks to our efforts on their behalf. Contact the law firm by phone or email to schedule a free consultation. We serve clients throughout the Houston area including: Spring, Conroe, Kingwood and other Texas communities. Truck Driver Negligence Truck Accident Causes Car/Truck Rollovers DWI Accidents Explosions and Fires Oil Field & Refinery Accidents Offshore Injuries (Jones Act) Legal Terminologies Permanent and Fatal Injuries Spinal Cord & Disc Injuries Amputation & Burn Injuries Electrocutions Get The Answers You Need © 2021 Law Office of Gregory P. Lee, PLLC. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1840
__label__cc	0.697599	0.302401	LOR RACING XPERIENCE STUDIO prism-white-logo 9tro Monster Energy Logo Pik-Nik Logitech G is an American-Swiss manufacturer of gaming peripherals. The company obsesses over every detail to give you the best gaming mice, keyboard, headsets, racing wheels and controllers to take your gaming to the next level. Logitech G has been supporting Legion of Racers since 2018 with their G29 steering wheels and recently, the newly launched G923 steering wheels together with other gaming peripherals. PRISM+ is a locally founded Singaporean company with one goal: To deliver the epic experience of ultra-fast refresh rate, high resolution eSports-grade gaming displays, professional work monitors and 4K Smart TVs to the masses at the best value for money. The partnership between Prism+ and Legion of Racers started in 2020 as one of the partners for the online league and the company is currently supplying high quality gaming monitors for the Xperience Studio. Monster Energy is an energy drink from United States. The company produces a variety of energy drinks, brewed coffee, hydrating sports drinks, juices and teas. Legion of Racers is privileged to have a brand like Monster Energy onboard since 2018 with the company providing their energy drinks for our events and Xperience Studio. 9tro is an online media platform that has more than 2 million followers covering newest cars released, motorsport news and international and regional motor shows and exhibitors comprehensively. 9tro has been Legion of Racers media partner since the company’s inception and has covered all of Legion of Racers’ online and offline events and races. Tarmac Works is a diecast model car company based in Hong Kong. Legion of Racers started collaborating with Tarmac Works in 2020 producing model cars with custom liveries for the Online League. Tarmac Works was also the title sponsor for the LOR Racing Team in the GT World Challenge Asia Esports Championship, producing liveries for the esports team which will be then made into diecast model cars. AiM Tech is a world leader in motor sports and race data acquisition technology, manufacturing data loggers, digital displays, lap timers and stopwatches. AiM Motorsport Asia Pacific started supporting Legion of Racers in 2020 providing their data logger system to our facility which allows our Sim Racers to analyse race data from their driving sessions. Pik-Nik is an ALL NATURAL snack that was first introduced in the US during the 1930s. In 2000, Pik-Nik was acquired by Alliance Global Inc Philippines under the Pik-Nik Food USA. The partnership between Legion of Racers and Pik-Nik started in 2020 when the company decided to sponsor the LOR Online League. Motul is a global French company which manufacturers, develops and distributes lubricants for engines and for the industry. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Motul Singapore came onboard to support Legion of Racers in growing the Sim Racing community and supported the LOR Online League. © 2021 LEGION OF RACERS	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1841
__label__cc	0.695515	0.304485	LOOPBACK Rx LOOPBACK Nx Healthcare Informatics: At UTMC, Data-Driven “Meds to Beds” Program Leads to 20 Percent Drop in Readmission Rates University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC), based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is leveraging data analytics to improve medication compliance and patient outcomes. Through its use of a health care data integration and analytics platform, UTMC has reported a reduction in the readmissions rate among patients who were identified to be at high risk for readmission by more than 20 percent. By improving medication delivery, UTMC’s new “meds to beds” program has resulted in gross margin per patient that was three times as high as that of the prior meds to beds program, according to a press release. These changes took place over four months, after UTMC implemented a data-driven concierge medication program. The system, which was developed in collaboration with AmerisourceBergen, automatically identifies at-risk patients, enabling on-site pharmacy technicians to efficiently engage those individuals one-on-one before discharge to improve medication adherence, a key factor in reducing the likelihood of readmission. UTMC officials also have reported that the program has resulted in greater than 95 percent enrollment among previous pharmacy customers, with an additional 100 prescriptions filled each month, including an increase in high-value medications. UTMC Director of Pharmacy Kim Mason said in a statement that the analytical insight provided by the technology tools allows clinicians to focus their efforts on populations who need it most. Medication adherence during the first 30 days post-discharge is a primary driver of high readmission rates and undesirable patient outcomes, for which hospitals can be penalized as much as 3 percent of their total Medicare reimbursement. Adherence is especially problematic among patients with chronic diseases, with as many as 50 percent not taking their medications as directed. To address the issue, UTMC’s on-site pharmacy instituted a “meds-to-beds” concierge program upon opening in 2013, in which pharmacy technicians visit patients prior to discharge to discuss the importance of taking their medications, make sure prescriptions are filled and answer any questions. Patients were informed of the “meds-to-beds” program upon admission, and it was up to the patient to decide whether or not to participate. However, in September of 2016, UTMC leaders began to take a more active approach to the program. The hospital leveraged Dallas-based Loopback Analytics’ data analytics solution to more effectively identify at-risk patients and help pharmacy technicians prioritize those visits. According to UTMC, the technology platforms helps to identify these high-risk patients by analyzing medication-specific risk factors, such as gaps in medication fill patterns prior to admission, the numbers of concurrent medications, social determinates and flagging of medications that are difficult for patients to manage, such as certain blood thinners. This data, along with existing risk score factors, including clinical markers like comorbidity, clinical encounter data and medical history, as well as demographic markers like age, payer status, and discharge location helped UTMC target both patients who were at high-risk for readmission due to their medication adherence vulnerability. Loopback Analytics and UNC Health Partner on Specialty Pharmacy to Improve Patient Outcomes Acentrus Specialty and Loopback Analytics partner Acentrus Specialty and Loopback Analytics Partner to Create Unprecedented Access to Patient Care and Analytics in Specialty Pharmacy Loopback Analytics and UF Health Jacksonville Working Together on Specialty Pharmacy to Improve Patient Outcomes Loopback Analytics and West Virginia University Medicine Partner on Specialty Pharmacy to Improve Patient Outcomes	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1842
__label__wiki	0.657493	0.657493	Making A Scene! The #1 Resource for the Independent artist and the fans that love them! For the Fan Find a LIVE SHOW NOW! LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bob Margolin Jack de Keyzer Tribute The Mountain Goats Getting Into Knives LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Abby Girl and The Real Deal Bob Margolin is Making a Scene Santi Debriano Flash of the Spirit Steve Strongman Tired of Talkin’ Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #73 David Detweiler Astoria Suite LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Red Red Abby Girl and the Real Deal are Making a Scene Gerry Casey interviews Sam Davidson Red Red is Making a Scene LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot January 2021 #2 Andy Cohen is Making a Scene The Indie Bible 2021 Review! Steve Inglis Review J.T. 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Brian Smalley Chosen Music on the Couch Show #548 LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Randall Bramblett Gerry Casey Interviews Paul Hurst of The Jokers LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Layla Zoe Randall Bramblett is Making a Scene Miguel Zenon and Luis Perdomo El Arte Del Bolero Help Support Making A Scene Randall Bramblett Pine Needle Fire Randall Bramblett Pine Needle Fire Born in Jessup, Georgia in 1948, Randall Bramblett attended the University of North Carolina where he studied religion. He abandoned his theological studies to pursue a career in music as he was inspired by the songwriting of Bob Dylan, James Taylor and Carole King. Bramblett began working with Capricorn Records in 1973 and appears on albums by Gregg Allman, Elvin Bishop, the country-rock band Cowboy, and Bonnie Bramlett. He released his debut recording “That Other Mile” in 1975. From 1977 until 1980 Bramblett was a member of the jazz-fusion band “Sea Level”. He recorded with the band Traffic and toured for sixteen years with Stevie Winwood. Bramblett released his first album for New West Records, “No More Mr. Lucky”, in 2001. Bramblett appears on Bonnie Raitt’s 2012 “Slipstream” album and authored the lead-off track “Used To Rule The World”. Bramblett’s last album was the 10th Anniversary re-issue of “The Meantime”, released in 2019. This is Bramblett’s twelfth album overall and tenth for New West. “Pine Needle Fire” is Bramblett’s follow up to his highly acclaimed 2017 album “Juke Joint At The Edge of The World”. Brambllett, vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar and tenor saxophone; is accompanied by Nick Johnson, electric guitar; Michael C. Steele, bass and backing vocals; Seth Hendershot, drums and backing vocals; and Gerry Hansen, percussion. Additional musicians include guitarists Davis Causey and Tommy Talton (who played in Cowboy); and background vocalist Betsy Franck. Horn players include baritone saxophonist Tom Ryan and trombonist Kevin Hyde; while Kishi Bashi adds strings. The album is co-produced by Hansen and Bramblett. Bramblett states that the twelve original songs are tied together by a common thread “about time passing, or at least grappling with the realization that you don’t have an infinite amount of time left like you think you do when you’re young. So there’s the mortality part of it. And then another part has to do with our current situation in this country. I grew up protesting in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, so I’ve always felt connected to politics. Now I’m really hung up on it. And you look around and there’s a lot of people that are kind of desperate for change and for justice…or maybe they’re just desperate. They’re trying to hang on in this world. I’m one of them. Most of us are, to some degree.” “Pine Needle Fire” is filled with people on their different journeys through life…experiencing loss, getting up before dawn to go to work, knowing time is running out, remembering lost love, hearing the wolf at the door and feeling just lucky to be alive”. The opener “Some Poor Soul” features Hansen’s percussion, the rhythm section, and Causey’s atmospheric guitar, as Bramblett sings “had to get up in the morning, gotta run out the door, look at the people tryin’ to get along, comin’ home every day, tired and broke down, ten thousand years’ people, how long, how long, how long”. The funky “Rocket To Nowhere” features more of Steele’s great bass, the horns, and the lyric “you called me last night from the station, where they’re getting’ to know you well, look on the bright side you said, at least they didn’t look in the glove compartment…I love you…when you gonna come back home”. “Lazy (And I Know It)” is another funky original with some big beats, the horns, and background singer Franck, as Bramblett sings “movin’ up the ladder, that’s for someone else, people say I’m lazy, but I’m workin’ hard in my mind…”. The title track is another atmospheric tune “you and me started a pine needle fire, when the flame gets goin’, ain’t nothin’ you can do. “Even The Sunlight, breaks me down…thought it was you but I was deceived…they don’t know what you mean to me…who’s gonna make this life worth living now, now, now you’re gone”. My favorite is the beautiful “I’ve Got Faith In You” with the lyric “even if all the sad things that you say are true”; featured is slide guitarist Talton soloing on a 1961 Gibson SG that belonged to Duane Allman. Bramblett adds “since Tommy knew Duane when they both were living in Macon, Ga, using that guitar created a circle of sound and memory for us all. It helped capture the feeling of longing and hope that we needed to complete the record.” “Another Shining Morning” is another evocative Bramblett original with atmospheric guitar from Causey. “Manningtown” features Johnson on guitar as Bramblett sings about true love “I love a girl in Manningtown…poor as the day that she was born…and she never lets me down”. On “Built To Last” Bramblett continues on about mortality, “only be here for a little while, then we’re gone, I thought we were built to last”. While “Don’t Get Me Started” touches on lost love “you can love somebody, who’s never gonna love you back”. On the uplifting “Never Be Another Day” Bramblett sings “like the one your living …never be a better time to let your life begin”; and on “My Lucky Day” Bramblett is singing about being lifted up. Bramblett is a totally funky and unique singer songwriter who may evoke different thoughts and emotions on each passing day…even with each listening…it’s part of the mystery of life seen through the eyes of Randall Bramblett. Richard Ludmerer I’m ManWoman I am a Radio Station or Dj I am an Artists I am a Publicist CD Reviews / CD Reviews Americana / CD Reviews INDIE Blues / I'm ManWoman © Making A Scene! 2021	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1846
__label__wiki	0.903904	0.903904	Classical Music, Dance, Orchestral, Orchestral CD and Other Review Review: Claire Cowan: Hansel and Gretel (New Zealand Symphony Orchestra) Claire Cowan's Hansel and Gretel ballet score is a delectable treat for young and old. James McCarthy has died The long-time Limelight critic has died at age of 81 after a long illness. Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Theatre Yellamundie Festival expands to include dance and music Run by Moogahlin Performing Arts, this year's festival will develop six new works by First Nations storytellers, four of which will be performed live this weekend as part of Sydney Festival. The Music Box Project and Sydney Bach Society Play the City The groups are just two of the recipients of Create NSW’s Play the City initiative, which is helping artists put on COVID-Safe concerts in the centre of Sydney. Review: Heartland (William Barton, Véronique Serret, Sydney Festival) William Barton and Véronique Serret evoke an ever-shifting landscape that grips the audience from start to finish. Did You Hear About History’s Most Absentminded Composer? Students, his wife, even the Pope, Engelbert Humperdinck could forget about them all. Elijah Moshinsky has died Australian director Elijah Moshinsky, who had a distinguished career in opera, has died at the age of 75. Review: Musical Microparks (Ensemble Offspring, Sydney Festival) The new music ensemble leads an innovative, thought-provoking, and moving tour through Erskineville, which addresses Australian identity. Review: Mozart: Piano Sonatas Volume 1 (Orli Shaham) Shaham finds key to Mozart we can sing along to. Celebrating Limelight 200 To mark Limelight's 200th issue, we're taking a look back at some of our favourite stories and covers – and making them free to read for the next 30 days. Composer of the Month: Barbara Strozzi Hannah French explores the life, music and mysteries of a remarkable Venetian whose exquisite vocal works are without parallel. Bendigo Chamber Music Festival announces 2021 program Co-director Chris Howlett gives us a taste of what’s on offer in the festival’s second year. Classical Music, Dance Phoenix Central Park launches new digital commissions Judith Neilson’s new cultural centre is kicking off 2021 with a site-specific work from choreographer Rafael Bonachela and Sydney Dance Company, with plenty more to come.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1847
__label__wiki	0.520806	0.520806	One man making sure no-one spends Christmas Day alone and will even help you get a lift 'If people don’t want to be on their own, they can come and spend the day with us' George MorganLocal Democracy Reporter Daniel Davies, the man behind the project (Image: Copyright Unknown) Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this Christmas Sign me up and spread the Christmas cheer One man is determined to make sure everyone in New Brighton has company on Christmas Day and can enjoy the festive community spirit. This year, businessman Daniel Davies is opening up his pub, The James Atherton on Victoria Road, to anyone in New Brighton who would otherwise be spending the special day alone. The pub will be open from midday to midnight on Christmas Day, and Mr Davies has also hired three taxis for the day to make sure everyone in the seaside town can get to his pub if they want to. Mr Davies, the chief executive of Rockpoint Leisure, the firm trying to regenerate New Brighton’s Victoria Quarter, told the ECHO how he came up with the idea. The James Atherton pub which will host the Christmas Day event He said: “Three or four weeks ago I spoke to this old guy in The James Atherton. He was standing alone at the end of the bar and I asked him what he’s doing on Christmas Day. “He said he can’t get anywhere to see his family because the buses are off, he was going to spend the day alone. “There must be lots like him, people who have lost partners etc and will spend Christmas alone.” Mr Davies thought this was a sad state of affairs and wanted to do something to help the man out. He added: “So if people don’t want to be on their own, they can come and spend the day with us.” Mr Davies has all the practicalities worked out. He has advertised the pub’s opening on Christmas Day and his free taxi service around the local area and is encouraging people to get in touch with him or the pub if they know of anyone in New Brighton who may be spending Christmas alone. Mr Davies recalled a number of stories of people in the town who experience loneliness and financial difficulties and spoke of his passion for helping them. Rockpoint have been instrumental in bringing many fine murals to New Brighton (Image: Geoff Davies) He added how important music is to him and Rockpoint’s project and said he thought about the lyrics in Eleanor Rigby when coming up with this idea to tackle Christmas Day loneliness. But one particularly powerful story Mr Davies told was about a man who had migrated from Canada and had fallen on difficult times, he now resides in local sheltered accommodation. One thing that brings happiness to the man’s life is Liverpool Football Club . He is a lifelong fan and loves to go to games. The places in Wirral that won't let Christmas die Mr Davies managed to get the man a ticket and now regularly takes him to games at Anfield. Stories like this display the impact a local businessman with good resources and a will to do good can have. Mr Davies was also keen to talk about the other things he and his company are doing in New Brighton this Christmas. Retail rage in Liverpool supermarkets and car parks at standstill ahead of Christmas Rockpoint have brought Christmas decorations to the town, lighting-up every lamppost in Victoria Quarter and have also planted trees in the town and hosted a variety of activities for families to come and enjoy.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1849
__label__wiki	0.930394	0.930394	Weekend work to decide Nicky Henderson's Aintree team Altior, Buveur D'Air and Might Bite could all head to Merseyside for Randox Health Grand National meeting Chris WrightRacing Reporter Barry Geraghty and Buveur D'Air on the way to winning the Betway Aintree Hurdle on Grand Opening Day at the Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse on April 6 2017 Picture by Michael Steele/Getty Images Nicky Henderson is set to finalise his team for next week's Randox Health Grand National meeting over the weekend. The champion trainer could send some of the his big guns to Aintree Racecourse next week with Queen Mother Champion Chase hero Altior, dual Champion Hurdle hero Buveur D'Air and Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Might Bite all possibles to head to Merseyside. All three will work over the weekend before any final decision on their participation. Get the Liverpool ECHO's 2018 Grand National Special Henderson said: "They've all got a bit of work to do over the weekend and we've got to be very happy with that. That is going to finalise things. "It's just quite hard to read them. They can seem fresh and well and make you feel very happy in yourself, but you never quite know how much those races have taken out of them. Nobody got an easy race at Cheltenham this year because of the ground. "We're still monitoring, monitoring, monitoring the situation as we go." Virtual Grand National 2020 How does Virtual Grand National work? Virtual Grand National sweepstake kit Virtual Grand National 2020 runners Might Bite could line-up in the Betway Bowl at Aintree on Grand National Thursday - the opening day of the three-day Festival; while Buveur D'Air looks set to defend his crown in the Betway Aintree Hurdle on the same afternoon. Henderson is considering stepping Altior up to two and a half miles for the first time in his career in the JLT Melling Chase on Ladies Day (April 13). Although he could miss Aintree and head for the Celebration Chase on the final day of the jumps season at Sandown on April 28. Nicky Henderson and Nico de Boinville celebrate after winning the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase with Altior at the 2018 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14 2018 Picture by Michael Steele/Getty Images Henderson told At The Races: "We've been schooling this morning and Might Bite schooled and Altior schooled. Might Bite seems really well, actually. "Altior has an option and I think that's the important thing. He has an option to go to Sandown, which gives him another two weeks, and that must be pretty possible. "The Celebration Chase is a Grade One, he won it last year and the ground could dry out a bit more. "He doesn't have to go there (Aintree), whereas with the others - Might Bite in particular - it's this or nowhere. "Buveur D'Air is in the same situation. He wouldn't go to Punchestown, I wouldn't think, whatever happens." The Seven Barrows handler will bid for the first success in the Grand National with his 41st runner Gold Present - who is a best-priced 25-1 with Coral, bet365 and Skybet behind the current 11-1 favourite (Betfair), the Willie Mullins-trained Total Recall. Henderson also confirmed that We Have A Dream and On The Blind Side, who both missed the Cheltenham Festival through injury, are ready to be part of his Aintree team. Terrefort, who was second in the JLT Novices' Chase at Prestbury Park, will step up to to three miles in the Mildmay Novices' Chase next Friday. Everton transfer news LIVE - Joshua Zirkzee €10m deal, Modibo Sagnan linked, Yannick Bolasie update Everton FC20 years after his Everton debut, defender makes his 800th senior appearanceTranmere defender Peter Clarke kicked off his career at Goodison Park 20 years ago, and tonight will reach a significant football milestone Trent Alexander-Arnold is about to hand Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp a major boost Blood Red podcastTrent Alexander-Arnold is showing signs of a return to form, which will be a huge boost to Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1850
__label__cc	0.710736	0.289264	Colt Super Express… What are the differences with Colt Express? Actualité, Nos Jeux Colt Super Express is a new game, it is neither an extension nor a mini version of Colt Express. The Colt Express universe remains but the mechanics, the goal and the sensations change. So in concrete terms, what are the differences with Colt Express? The main change in our opinion takes place in the gameplay. Playing to collect loots in order to become the wealthiest or playing to kick other bandits out of the train in order to remain the last man standing changes completely the strategy, the attitude and the feeling of the player. The other players are direct enemies, their actions have immediate consequences and the elimination is irreversible. If you get out of the train, whatever the reasons, you’ve lost. With Colt Super Express, it’s the wicked side that we will appreciate. The timeliness of the games augments this feeling. Every step is going faster in this new game, the programming is only 3 cards per player, the rounds are shorter, the game can stop at any time and at each turn a train car unhooked reducing the possibility to save yourself. When you lose, the urge to take revenge is really strong which is a real asset for this game. There are also “technical” changes. The 3D cardboard train has been replaced by cards which make it easy to carry. Note for the lovers of the 3D train: it will be possible to play with it! Unlike Colt Express, this new game is played exclusively face down, which will spice up your attack plan. The surprise effect is guaranteed! Try to read well in other bandit’s games. Figures now have an orientation, you can only move and shoot in one direction. A new Flip card has appeared to allow you to change of direction. The position and orientation of your figure has become very important. Besides, the bandits no longer have their own power, everyone plays on the same bases. In conclusion, between bluff and deduction Colt Super Express is a 15-minute Battle Royale that will make you want to revenge! The Ludonaute Advent Calendar The lockdown’s Enigmas Lewis & Clark – The Expedition: an Upgrade Kit for its 2020 reprint	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1853
__label__cc	0.602118	0.397882	En Route to Kansas City, Kansas The Manos Friendship Torch has left Canada and is en route to the USA More beautiful photos from Golden, BC, Canada Good weather and sunny skies made it possible for kids to run the Manos Friendship Torch in Golden, BC. We were thrilled to be joined by Golden City Mayor Christine Benty and Member of the Legislative Assembly Norm MacDonald! Thank You! What an event! Manos Friendship Torch is Currently in Golden, BC, Canada Hot off the Press! More photos soon to come! Linda Ehman: "We just got back from our trip to Golden! Wait until you see the pics! We had the snow!!! The kids enjoyed the experience and all went well. Although it was still minus 18 at noon, it was crazy, it warmed up and was only minus 7!" The Manos Friendship Torch is going to kick-off its route across the globe from Canada, then make its way south to Kansas City, Kansas. Click on the map below to see just where the Friendship Torch is heading in 2014...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1858
__label__cc	0.560947	0.439053	Email Tops Usage List Of Association Marketers by Ray Schultz , May 5, 2017 Email remains one of the most widely used tactics for association marketing, according to a study by Demand Metric. It is used by 99% of the groups polled, trying it with event and content marketing. And, it is rated as the most effective by 75%, trying it with content marketing. But there has been a slight decline in terms of email effectiveness from 77% in 2016 and 81% in 2014. In rating the “delta — the difference between low and high effectiveness — social media tops the list, with 36%. But email is close, with a delta of 35%. Following the leaders in terms of effectiveness are social media marketing (56%), website and/or SEO marketing 49%), digital marketing/advertising (42%) and direct mail (39%). The latter dropped by 8% from last year. However, usage patterns are slightly different. Those tied for first are followed by social media marketing (96%), website and/or SEO marketing (90%), digital marketing/advertising (86%), and direct mail (84%). Demand Metric observes that “effectiveness has nothing to do with what tactics are being used. For the most part, associations tend to do the same things; one segment is just much better at it. Therefore, the dierence must be related to skills or execution and not the choice of tactics.” As to who owns email within an organization, the study shows that Communications is the “primary execution owner” of email newsletters, and Marketing the primary Strategy and Measurement owner. For email marketing, Marketing owns all three functions. When it comes to digital marketing approaches, 87% deploy email newsletters, 62% email marketing software, 55% email with dynamic content and 45% have emai preference centers. However, Facebook is second overall, being utilized by 86%. Twitter is third, with 85%, and Google Analytics fourth, with 66%. Email marketing software is fifth. The study also found that most metrics still pertain to email. For example, 83% track clickthrough rates and 79% open rates. Also, 75% measure pageviews, 74% website visitors and 63% time spent on site. Direct mail still rates highly in terms of budget. But so does email. Demand Metric writes that “email design has jumped noticeably. This may be a response to the slow decline of email e ectiveness. As the most frequently used tactic, it is no surprise that associations are funding email marketing as an investment in keeping it relevant and crective Overall, the study shows that associations are getting at least slightly more effective. This year, 14% said their marketing is very effective, and 62% that it is somewhat effective. Last year, those percentages were 10% and 61%, respectively. In addition, 68% claim to understand their members’ needs well, a 4% increase over last year. But Demand Metric added that “this data does not con rm that such an e ort exists within associations. ” For priorities and capabilities, the respondents listed these functions in their top five: Marketing communications — 70% Membership retention — 65% Membership engagement — 62% Brand management/awareness — 62% Membership growth — 60% Demand Metric surveyed 240 associations, including nonprofits. Asian Firm Offers Email Phishing Detection Tool Mailchimp Blocks Pro-Gun Lobby Group's Email: Report Brands Face Hurdles In Delivering Superior CX: Study	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1865
__label__cc	0.728423	0.271577	Mental Health Facilities Tooele, UT Mental Health Facilities in Tooele County, UT Mental Health Facilities in Tooele, UT Here is a list of all mental health facilities in Tooele, UT. Majority of the facilities provide dual diagnosis treatment. Tooele mental health clinics provide treatment to men, women and teenagers who have mental health problems that include depression, anxiety, panic disorder, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD and other issues and phobias. Valley Behavioral Health Tooele County Office Valley Behavioral Health Tooele County Office is a mental health facility in Tooele, UT, located at 100 South 1000 West, 84074 zip code. Valley Behavioral Health Tooele County Office offers Telemedicine/telehealth, Partial hospitalization/day treatment and Outpatient treatment. Valley Behavioral Health Tooele County Office provides Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy and Behavior modification to Seniors 65 or older, Young adults and Children/adolescents. Valley Behavioral Health Tooele County Office also supports Persons who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders and LGBT. Some other services offered by Valley Behavioral Health Tooele County Office include Housing services, Supported employment and Mentoring/peer support/consumer-run services. Live For Life Cypress Live For Life Cypress is a mental health facility in Tooele, UT, located at 3023 North Bronzewood Circle, 84074 zip code. Live For Life Cypress offers Outpatient treatment, Telemedicine/telehealth and Residential treatment. Live For Life Cypress provides Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma therapy and Couples/family therapy to Children/adolescents. Live For Life Cypress also supports Persons who have experienced trauma and Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Some other services provided by Live For Life Cypress include Case management, Psychosocial rehabilitation services and Family psychoeducation. Copper Hills Youth Center - 14.5 miles from Tooele, UT Copper Hills Youth Center is a mental health facility in West Jordan, UT, located at 5899 Rivendell Drive, 84081 zip code. Copper Hills Youth Center offers Residential treatment. Copper Hills Youth Center provides Psychotropic medication, Dialectical behavior therapy and Individual psychotherapy to Children/adolescents. Copper Hills Youth Center also supports Persons with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Military families and Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder. Some other services provided by Copper Hills Youth Center include Family psychoeducation, Diet and exercise counseling and Education services. Renew Wellness And Recovery - 14.7 miles from Tooele, UT Renew Wellness And Recovery is a mental health facility in Herriman, UT, located at 13727 South Rocky Point Drive, 84096 zip code. Renew Wellness And Recovery offers Residential treatment and Telemedicine/telehealth. Renew Wellness And Recovery provides Integrated dual diagnosis disorder treatment, Activity therapy and Dialectical behavior therapy to Adults, Seniors 65 or older and Young adults. Renew Wellness And Recovery also supports Persons with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Active duty military and LGBT. Some other services provided by Renew Wellness And Recovery include Intensive case management, Case management and Family psychoeducation. Valley Mental Health Inc Highland Springs Specialty Clinic - 16.4 miles from Tooele, UT Valley Mental Health Inc Highland Springs Specialty Clinic is a mental health facility in Riverton, UT, located at 12427 South Pasture Road, Suite 104, 84065 zip code. Valley Mental Health Inc Highland Springs Specialty Clinic offers Telemedicine/telehealth and Outpatient treatment. Valley Mental Health Inc Highland Springs Specialty Clinic provides Dialectical behavior therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy and Trauma therapy to Children/adolescents, Young adults and Adults. Some other services offered by Valley Mental Health Inc Highland Springs Specialty Clinic include Court-ordered outpatient treatment, Family psychoeducation and Suicide prevention services. Ocd And Anxiety Treatment Center - 16.6 miles from Tooele, UT Ocd And Anxiety Treatment Center is a mental health facility in South Jordan, UT, located at 11260 South River Heights Drive, 84095 zip code. Ocd And Anxiety Treatment Center offers Outpatient treatment and Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Ocd And Anxiety Treatment Center provides Individual psychotherapy, Group therapy and Cognitive behavioral therapy to Adults, Seniors 65 or older and Young adults. Ocd And Anxiety Treatment Center also supports Persons with serious mental illness. Some other services offered by Ocd And Anxiety Treatment Center include Family psychoeducation, Suicide prevention services and Chronic disease/illness management. Childrens Center - 17.6 miles from Tooele, UT Childrens Center is a mental health facility in Salt Lake City, UT, located at 5242 South 4820 West, 84118 zip code. Childrens Center offers Outpatient treatment. Childrens Center provides Trauma therapy, Couples/family therapy and Individual psychotherapy to Children/adolescents. Some other services offered by Childrens Center include Family psychoeducation and Psychosocial rehabilitation services. Renaissance Ranch Womens Program/awakenings Behavioral Health - 18.6 miles from Tooele, UT Renaissance Ranch Womens Program/awakenings Behavioral Health is a mental health facility in Riverton, UT, located at 2356 Thunderhead Way, 84065 zip code. Renaissance Ranch Womens Program/awakenings Behavioral Health offers Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization/day treatment and Outpatient treatment. Renaissance Ranch Womens Program/awakenings Behavioral Health provides Integrated dual diagnosis disorder treatment, Dialectical behavior therapy and Psychotropic medication to Adults, Seniors 65 or older and Young adults. Renaissance Ranch Womens Program/awakenings Behavioral Health also supports Persons with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Some other services offered by Renaissance Ranch Womens Program/awakenings Behavioral Health include Assertive community treatment, Legal advocacy and Integrated primary care services. Live For Life Sequoia - 18.8 miles from Tooele, UT Live For Life Sequoia is a mental health facility in West Jordan, UT, located at 8783 South 2240 West, 84088 zip code. Live For Life Sequoia offers Telemedicine/telehealth, Residential treatment and Outpatient treatment. Live For Life Sequoia provides Behavior modification, Couples/family therapy and Cognitive behavioral therapy to Children/adolescents. Live For Life Sequoia also supports Persons who have experienced trauma and Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Some other services provided by Live For Life Sequoia include Psychosocial rehabilitation services, Case management and Family psychoeducation. Stillwater Academy - 18.9 miles from Tooele, UT Stillwater Academy is a mental health facility in South Jordan, UT, located at 11175 South Redwood Road, 84095 zip code. Stillwater Academy offers Outpatient treatment, Partial hospitalization/day treatment and Telemedicine/telehealth. Stillwater Academy provides Dialectical behavior therapy, Couples/family therapy and Psychotropic medication to Children/adolescents. Stillwater Academy also supports Persons who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury and LGBT. Some other services offered by Stillwater Academy include Housing services, Education services and Psychosocial rehabilitation services. Frontline Services Inc - 19.2 miles from Tooele, UT Frontline Services Inc is a mental health facility in West Jordan, UT, located at 9287 South Redwood Road, Suite A, 84088 zip code. Frontline Services Inc offers Outpatient treatment. Frontline Services Inc provides Psychotropic medication, Dialectical behavior therapy and Cognitive behavioral therapy to Adults, Seniors 65 or older and Children/adolescents. Frontline Services Inc also supports Persons with serious mental illness, LGBT and Persons with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Some other services provided by Frontline Services Inc include Mentoring/peer support/consumer-run services, Integrated primary care services and Family psychoeducation. Jordan West Family Counseling - 19.2 miles from Tooele, UT Jordan West Family Counseling is a mental health facility in West Jordan, UT, located at 9263 Redwood Road, Building 8, Suite B, 84088 zip code. Jordan West Family Counseling offers Telemedicine/telehealth and Outpatient treatment. Jordan West Family Counseling provides Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma therapy and Dialectical behavior therapy to Young adults, Adults and Seniors 65 or older. Jordan West Family Counseling also supports Persons with serious mental illness, Veterans and Transitional age young adults. Some other services provided by Jordan West Family Counseling include Vocational rehabilitation services, Family psychoeducation and Diet and exercise counseling. Salt Lake County Youth Services - 19.4 miles from Tooele, UT Salt Lake County Youth Services is a mental health facility in West Jordan, UT, located at 8781 South Redwood Road, Building 3, 84088 zip code. Salt Lake County Youth Services offers Outpatient treatment. Salt Lake County Youth Services provides Trauma therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy and Group therapy to Children/adolescents and Young adults. Some other services provided by Salt Lake County Youth Services include Case management, Family psychoeducation and Court-ordered outpatient treatment. Behavioral Health Associates Of Utah West Jordan - 19.4 miles from Tooele, UT Behavioral Health Associates Of Utah West Jordan is a mental health facility in West Jordan, UT, located at 8541 South Redwood Road, Suite A-3, 84088 zip code. Behavioral Health Associates Of Utah West Jordan offers Outpatient treatment and Telemedicine/telehealth. Behavioral Health Associates Of Utah West Jordan provides Cognitive behavioral therapy, Individual psychotherapy and Behavior modification to Young adults, Children/adolescents and Adults. Some other services offered by Behavioral Health Associates Of Utah West Jordan include Suicide prevention services, Intensive case management and Vocational rehabilitation services. Green House Center For Growth And Learning - 19.4 miles from Tooele, UT Green House Center For Growth And Learning is a mental health facility in South Jordan, UT, located at 1325 West South Jordan Parkway, 84095 zip code. Green House Center For Growth And Learning offers Telemedicine/telehealth and Outpatient treatment. Green House Center For Growth And Learning provides Group therapy, Couples/family therapy and Individual psychotherapy to Seniors 65 or older, Young adults and Adults. Green House Center For Growth And Learning also supports Transitional age young adults, Persons with serious mental illness and Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Some other services offered by Green House Center For Growth And Learning include Suicide prevention services, Mentoring/peer support/consumer-run services and Family psychoeducation. Frequently asked questions at mental health facilities in Tooele, UT: What kind of mental health issues do Tooele mental health facilities treat? Mental health facilities in Tooele can provide treatment and counseling for a wide range of mental health issues and disorders. Such issues include psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, PTSD in veterans or those who have experienced some sort of trauma, eating disorders such as anorexia and/or bulimia, depression, delusional disorder and psychosis, mood and personality disorders, anxiety disorders, various forms of phobias, and bipolar disorder. Do mental health facilities in Tooele also treat drug and alcohol addiction? Are there both inpatient and outpatient mental health clinics in Tooele? The two types of mental health facilities in Tooele can work on either an inpatient, also known as residential, or outpatient basis. The outpatient mental health clinics will provide counseling and mental health services but do not require overnight stays at the facility. Both types of facilities will have licensed mental health counselors and other professionals as part of staff. The residential in-patient mental health facilities require a prolonged stay at the facility to completely cure the mental health issues. Is luxury mental health treatment available in Tooele? What age groups can get mental health treatment in Tooele? Mental health services in Tooele are available for any age group, whether the people seeking treatment are teenagers, young adults, older adults, men or women. 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__label__wiki	0.911323	0.911323	Fight night: Personal attacks, court debate for GOP hopefuls Faithful servant finds faithful friend in Patsy the Boxer St. Mary pastor had a long journey before answering the call Charter review panel winnows down possible modifications FD: Police officer spots fire at hotel, quickly notifies fire... Hartford police investigating Edgewood Street shooting Cromwell sensei featured in ‘World’s Greatest Martial Artists’ Shoreline breweries talk pandemic challenges Official faces backlash for Facebook comment before Capitol... ‘I made history’: 1st resident to get vaccine at Apple Rehab Middletown 1of2Republican presidential candidates, from left, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, businessman Donald Trump, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson take the stage before the CBS News Republican presidential debate at the Peace Center, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Greenville, S.C.AP Photo/John BazemoreShow MoreShow Less 2of2Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, left, and Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump participate during the CBS News Republican presidential debate at the Peace Center, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Greenville, S.C.AP Photo/John BazemoreShow MoreShow Less GREENVILLE, S.C. >> Republican White House hopefuls insisted that President Barack Obama step aside and let his successor nominate the next Supreme Court justice, in a raucous Saturday night debate that also featured harshly personal jousting over immigration and foreign policy. The debate was shaken by the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia hours before the candidates took the stage. Among the contenders, only Jeb Bush said Obama had “every right” to nominate a justice during his final year in office. The former Florida governor said the presidency must be a strong office — though he added that he didn’t expect Obama to pick a candidate who could win consensus support. The five other candidates on the stage urged the Republican-led Senate to block any attempts by the president to get his third nominee on the court. “It’s up to Mitch McConnell and everybody else to stop it,” Donald Trump said. “It’s called delay, delay, delay.” A debate that began with a somber moment of silence for Scalia devolved quickly into fighting between Trump and Bush, then between Trump and Cruz. The exchanges highlighted the bad blood between the billionaire businessman and his rivals as the race turns to South Carolina, a state known for rough-and-tumble politics. Trump, repeatedly interrupting his rivals, lashed out at Cruz after the Texas senator challenged his conservative credentials, Trump calling Cruz the “single-biggest liar” and a “nasty guy.” The real estate mogul also accused Bush of lying about Trump’s business record and said Bush’s brother — former President George W. Bush — lied to the public about the Iraq war. Bush, who has been among the most aggressive Republican candidates in taking on Trump, said that while he didn’t mind the businessman criticizing him — “It’s blood sport for him” — he was “sick and tired of him going after my family.” Trump was jeered lustily by the audience in Greenville, South Carolina, a state where the Bush family is popular with Republicans. George W. Bush plans to campaign with his brother in Charleston Monday, making his first public foray into the 2016 race. Ohio Gov. John Kasich sought to inject the election’s high stakes into the discussion in the midst of the fiery exchanges between his competitors. “I think we’re fixing to lose the election to Hillary Clinton if we don’t stop this,” Kasich said. The governor’s warnings did little to deter his feisty colleagues. Cruz and Sen. Marco Rubio also revived their fight over immigration, with the Texas senator haranguing his Florida counterpart for sponsoring failed legislation that would have created a pathway to citizenship for many of those in the United States illegally. Cruz also accused Rubio of taking a more moderate approach when speaking to Spanish-language media in an attempt to appeal to Hispanics. “I don’t know how he knows what I said on Univision — he doesn’t speak Spanish,” Rubio shot back. Rubio entered the debate under immense pressure following his disappointing fifth-place finish in the New Hampshire primary. He stumbled badly in a debate days before that vote when he relied heavily on well-rehearsed talking points, even after being called out for it during the contest. ‘God was very patient with me’: St. Mary pastor had a long journey before answering the call Rubio appeared more fluid in Saturday’s contest, including during a robust defense of his proposed 25 percent corporate tax rate — which is not as much of a tax cut as many of his rivals are pitching. Rubio said his idea would leave enough revenue in the federal budget to triple the child tax credit for working families with children. Just six contenders took the debate stage, far from the long line of candidates who participated in earlier GOP events. Yet the Republican race remains deeply uncertain, with party elites still hoping that one of the more mainstream candidates will rise up to challenge Trump and Cruz. Many GOP leaders believe both would be unelectable in November. Scalia’s sudden death could serve as a reminder of the consequences of elections. Cruz cast the moment in stark terms, saying allowing another Obama nominee to be approved would amount to Republicans giving up control of the Supreme Court for a generation. An uncompromising conservative, Cruz urged voters to consider who among the GOP candidates would nominate the most ideologically pure justices. “One of the most important judgments for the men and women of South Carolina to make is who on this stage has the background, the principle, the character, the judgment and the strength of resolve to nominate and confirm principled constitutionalists to the court,” Cruz said. Saturday’s debate came one week before South Carolina’s primary. Cruz and Trump emerged from the first two voting contests with a victory apiece and appear positioned to compete for a win in the first Southern primary. Kasich defended himself against attacks on his conservative credentials, particularly his decision to expand Medicaid in Ohio despite resistance from his GOP-led Legislature. Kasich argued that his decision was a good deal for the state in the long run. “We want everyone to rise and we will make them personally responsible for the help they get,” said Kasich, whose fledgling campaign gained new life after a second-place finish in the New Hampshire primary. Bush played the aggressor again, saying that Kasich’s actions amounted to “expanding Obamacare” — a deeply unpopular concept among Republicans.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1874
__label__wiki	0.856876	0.856876	UConn collapses in final minutes in loss at Temple Augeri: Xavier’s Cunningham headed to wrestling Hall of Fame Augeri: Players, peers remember Cromwell coach Jake Salafia Cromwell coaching legend Jake Salafia dies at 92 Augeri: H-K’s Jennings ready to run with opportunity at Yale Augeri: Some holiday-inspired wishes for our sports community Augeri: Pemberton still working on achieving NBA dream Augeri: Fong’s vision becoming reality with Overcomer Training... Augeri: Menard, who made her mark at Mercy, headed to Iona Augeri: Wilkens recalls his ‘great’ teammate Guimares Dennis Guimares: A man of sport, a teacher of life Sports // Uconn Lack of execution dooms UConn in final minutes David Borges dborges@nhregister.com @DaveBorges on Twitter UConn coach Kevin Ollie tried to take some of the blame for Thursday’s collapse, but also passed along plenty to his players for missing layups and not executing.The Associated Press File Photo PHILADELPHIA >> A botched fast break that should have been an easy dunk but instead was bobbled away; a whole host of missed layups before that. A shot-clock violation, a starting point guard curiously tethered to the bench for nearly all of the second half. Three ugly turnovers in the final 23 seconds, including double-dribble with 13.9 seconds left and an ill-advised, behind-the-back pass that ended the game. In short, a collapse. A complete and utter collapse by the UConn men’s basketball team, which was outscored 18-2 to end the game. There’s really no other way to describe the Huskies’ 63-58 loss to Temple on Thursday night at the Liacouras Center. UConn led by 12 points with just under six minutes remaining, but found one way after another to fritter it away. It was the biggest blown lead of the season for the Huskies, who fell to 17-7, 7-4 in the AAC and missed a golden chance to pull away from the pack a little bit atop the crowded AAC standings. “It comes back to execution,” coach Kevin Ollie summed up. “I’m the head of that, as the coach, and it trickles down to my point guard and everybody else.” Temple (15-8, 9-3) hit four straight 3-pointers during one stretch — three from the hands of Daniel Dingle, a 21-percent 3-point shooter entering the game — to get to within two, then tied it when Quenton DeCosey snared a loose ball and hit a lane jumper with 1:50 left. Shonn Miller hit a pair of free throws — UConn’s first points in nearly four minutes. But DeCosey countered with a driving layup and 3-point play to give the Owls their first lead since the first 25 seconds of the half. Jalen Adams, who had sat the first 17 minutes of the half for a “team reason,” according to Ollie, missed a lane runner, but Daniel Hamilton came up with the rebound. However, Hamilton turned the ball over while being trapped with 23 seconds left. DeCosey hit a pair of free throws, and UConn called a timeout to set up a game-tying 3-point attempt by Sterling Gibbs. However, Gibbs never got the chance, as Rodney Purvis was called for a double-dribble with 13.9 ticks left. “I was going to pass the ball to Jalen, and the dude kind of jumped it, and I kind of stopped and just picked the ball up,” Purvis explained. “I didn’t know I doubled, but I guess I did. I’ve just got to relax more in situations like that, and just go out and execute the play that Coach wanted us to run.” After two more DeCosey free throws, the game pretty much ended when Adams inexplicably tried a behind-the-back pass to Gibbs that sailed out of bounds. “Our last five possessions of the game were turnovers,” Purvis pointed out. “I had a key turnover in that, and I just missed some easy layups ... I’ll take responsibility for this loss.” Ollie also took ownership — though spread some of the blame pie around, as well. “It stems from me, first of all,” the fourth-year coach said. “I’m the captain of the ship. We draw our plays, and I wish I could get out on the court, but I can’t. We can’t turn the ball over. We turned the ball over a couple of times, and we didn’t make layups. I don’t know what you want me to say, but that’s the execution part. I’ll take the blame, I’m the coach, but at the end of the day, I can’t make the layups, can’t make the passes. But I’ve got to get the right personnel out there, and I have to do my job better.” Certainly, there were a lot of missed layups. On one sequence early in the latter half, Purvis missed a point-blank fast-break layup, Phil Nolan grabbed the rebound and missed the putback, then Purvis grabbed that rebound and, again, missed a layup. Later, after Temple’s Devin Coleman knocked down a 3-pointer, UConn had a fast-break opportunity but 7-foot center Amida Brimah bobbled the pass away. “Probably with his finger and his tape ...,” Ollie said, referencing the tape Brimah still wears around the right middle finger he broke back in December, “but if you’re on the court, you’ve got to make that play.” Dingle countered with a 3-pointer. Hamilton missed a try of his own, and after the Owls grabbed a pair of offensive rebounds, Dingle hit a top-of-the-key 3 to bring the Owls to within two. The Huskies had a shot-clock violation and ... well, you already know the rest. Just a complete and utter collapse. Now, the Huskies must regroup — quickly — for Saturday’s home bout against a Tulsa team that just beat No. 16 SMU on the road. “You lose like that, obviously nobody’s gonna have a smile on their face,” Miller said after emerging from the somber UConn locker room. “But, we’ve just got to stick together and be ready for Saturday.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1875
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__label__wiki	0.555198	0.555198	Home Culture “Shared Holy Places” Exhibition Brings the Three Monotheistic Religions Together “Shared Holy Places” Exhibition Brings the Three Monotheistic Religions Together By Amira El Masaiti Rabat – After traveling through Marseilles and Tunis, the exhibition “Shared Holy Places” will arrive in Morocco this autumn at the Dar El Bacha museum in Marrakech. The National Museum Foundation (FNM) and the Museum of Civilization of Europe and the Mediterranean of Marseille (Mucem) signed a partnership agreement on January 16 to present the exhibition “Shared Holy Places” at Dar El Bacha, which the FNM has set up as a Museum of Confluences. The exhibition shows the commonalities between Christians, Jews and Muslims, providing evidence of the shared history of exchange, tolerance, and unity between the three religions. “By exposing places, figures and practices, the exhibition is conceived as an invitation to travel through this plural Mediterranean,” said the FNM in a statement. The exhibition began its journey in Marseille in April 2015. It is now in Tunisia at the Bardo National Museum until February 2017. This is not the first time that the Mucem and the FNM have worked together. The two institutions had already set up exchanges of expertise and had organized an exhibition in Marseille in 2014 entitled “Splendors of Volubilis, Antique bronzes of Morocco and the Mediterranean”, where key pieces of the collection of the Museum Archaeological site of Rabat were exhibited. Ambassador: Morocco Remains Committed to Fight Against Racism FM: Morocco Promotes Tolerance Between Nations, Religions Moha Ennaji’s New Book Explores Cultural Diversity in Mediterranean Morocco’s National Foundation of Museums Displays Famous Sculptures at Mohammed VI Museum Moroccan Imam to Lead Athens’ First Mosque Islam in Europe: A View From the Medieval European Imagination	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1893
__label__wiki	0.526999	0.526999	Do You Live in a Sick Home? Read about this odd “sick home syndrome” as an increasing number of people discover they can’t tolerate exposure to pollutants in their homes. By David Schoonmaker \| March/April 1989 To limit opportunities for toxic outgassing that are characteristic of a sick home, some people build steel frame rather than wood frame houses. PHOTO: JOHN BOWER When Homo sapiens' predecessors paused to contemplate the threats around them, they looked outward. Whether they feared a lack of shelter from the weather, a simple shortage of food, or a large cat with a taste for human flesh, danger was "out there." Safety lay inward: toward the fire, behind the cave mouth, or inside the tent made of skins and mammoth bones. Arguably, our ongoing fascination with (and comfort in) home and hearth had such beginnings. But for most of the earth's population, the rules of survival have changed dramatically in the last 10 or 20 millennia — changed much more rapidly than human social or genetic codes. Our ability to alter our environment has thoroughly outstripped our ability to adapt to it. As a result, we sometimes end up hobbled by our heritage. Our attitude toward our homes is a classic example. Despite the mounting evidence, we're slow to accept that under some circumstances home is not a sanctuary. Such is the case when a home becomes a sick home. Between 5 million and 30 million Americans suffer from environmental illnesses brought on by barely discernible levels of a variety of toxins — chemical and biological — found in their own homes. Those numbers are startling, but even more alarming are estimates that only 5% of these so-called chemically sensitive people have recognized the source of their sickness and been treated for it. The numbers of the afflicted are burgeoning, yet neither the scientific/medical community nor the public has fully accepted just how much trouble can start at home. Residential Toxins: Symptoms and Sources Our Residential Toxins Chart is designed to help you pinpoint household toxins that might be causing the symptoms you or your family members are experiencing. The listings are far from exhaustive, but they do cover the most common symptoms and sources. Also bear in mind that some chemicals have been examined much more thoroughly than others, so many more symptoms and sources are known for them. Start by writing down all the symptoms you've noticed. Then check through the ones on the chart to see if there's a toxin with a set of symptoms to match yours. You'll notice that many of the listed toxins can produce headaches, so you'll not be able to divine much from that symptom alone. Instead, look for a toxin that produces a pattern of symptoms similar to your own. Once you've found a candidate, move over to the far right, and see if you have a likely source for the pollutant in your home. At this point, some recollection and analysis can be very helpful. Think about when symptoms started and whether there were any significant changes made to your home. Are all the occupants affected? Are people who spend the most time in the house most affected? Do occupants feel better when they leave the house? Are children or the elderly showing more pronounced symptoms? Are there times of the day or activities in certain rooms that make symptoms worse? "Yes" answers to any of these questions may help you further pinpoint the source of the problem. If you find a solid match in both symptoms and sources, and your analysis of your home turns up some suggestive patterns, you should test for the substance to see if it is present in your home. Chemical sensitivity has come largely as a surprise to medical science. When extensive testing of chemicals began back in the 1960s, toxicologists found little evidence of profound health effects from low doses of most substances they tested. Laboratory animals usually showed an admirable degree of tolerance. No matter that the animals' life spans were too short to demonstrate long-term effects — or that, of the 50,000 to 60,000 chemicals in common use, less than 2% had been thoroughly tested. Ignorance being blindness (if not bliss), when a few people had unusually strong reactions to comparatively small concentrations of chemicals such as formaldehyde, chemical sensitivity was thought to be quite rare. Individuals so afflicted were viewed as unfortunate physiological misfits, people whose fallout from the human race was lamentable but probably unavoidable. Fortunately, since more and more people are now showing sensitivity, health experts' understanding of the problem is becoming considerably more sophisticated. Perhaps the number one attitudinal breakthrough has been the realization that most chemically sensitive people aren't born that way. Though they may have enzymatic deficiencies that predispose them toward it, they develop their sensitivity after, sometimes long after, birth. This commonly occurs following extended exposure to low levels of one or more toxins, a single massive exposure to one toxin, or exposure in conjunction with a major injury or infectious illness. In simple terms, what happens is that the body's immune and detoxification systems begin to work incorrectly or inadequately. The immune system — consisting of a number of substances in the blood — may overreact to small doses of toxins, or the inner-cell enzymatic system that normally removes toxic substances may become ineffective, allowing accumulation of toxins. It might be formaldehyde, phenol, or dust mite antigen that triggers the sensitivity, but once sensitized, an individual may have severe reactions to a number of toxins in concentrations almost too small to measure. Testing for a few of the most hazardous chemicals — notably formaldehyde, lead, combustion products and a variety of toxins in water — is fairly easy, accurate and economical. And an allergist might be able to check for populations of fungi and dust mites or at least determine your sensitivity to these things. But more esoteric contaminants require sophisticated equipment and expertise to measure. Check your yellow pages for environmental consultants, or visit Environmental Health Watch (http://www.ehw.org/ ). The following are a few recognized sources for mail-order testing: • Carbon monoxide: Quantum Group • Formaldehyde: Applied Technical Services • Water (for most contaminants): National Testing Labs Helping people who have already developed sensitivity is beyond the scope of this article. Our goals are to tell you about some of the pollutants that may be in your home, to help you recognize symptoms they may be causing, and to explain some ways you can cut your exposure to such pollutants. It's important to understand that the development of chemical sensitivity is often a result of a combination of physical and mental factors, not just exposure to one chemical. The overall stress level on the body — which includes pressure from toxins of many varieties, infectious health problems, environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, and even the psychological strain of work or home life — determines the likelihood of whether a person will react severely to a chemical. Lead, for example, isn't considered a sensitizing chemical, but its toxic effects might make one more likely to react to other chemicals. Therefore, the best way to prevent sensitivity from developing — and, in fact, the usual way to treat the problem — is to reduce overall exposure to substances and conditions that stress the body. Of course, though we're convinced that many people suffer unawares from environmental illnesses, we don't mean to imply that all or even most sickness is environmentally caused. Always rule out more-conventional health problems first! Physicians are still the authorities when it comes to diagnosing and treating illness, and you would be foolish to look for environmental causes of your problems without first having a thorough medical exam. There are five basic ways to reduce or eliminate an indoor contamination problem: source removal, source isolation, ventilation, climate control and filtration. Each has its applications for certain situations, so let's look at them in more detail. Source removal is the best solution to most chemical-sensitivity problems. But as John Bower points out in "Minimizing Indoor Air Pollution," this isn't always easy or inexpensive. However, less severe symptoms, particularly those caused by consumer products, can often be inexpensively reduced by removing the products from the home. Heavy metals, solvents, pesticides, and many other toxins are simple enough to avoid, once you know where they come from. If you have a problem with formaldehyde, fungi or dust mites, you should seriously consider getting rid of all carpeting. Either the carpet or pad may be a source for formaldehyde, and both form humid microclimates (despite controlled indoor air humidity) that are ideal for the growth of mold and dust mites. Those who are formaldehyde-sensitive should also avoid products made from medium-density fiberboard, panicle board, or hardwood plywood — materials used in some furniture, most cabinets and the subfloors of about 10 million U.S. homes (lift a warm-air register to examine a subfloor). Likewise, mobile homes (even those without ureaformaldehyde insulation) are probably off-limits for the formaldehyde-sensitive. Lead problems with soldered pipes can be solved by replacement with plastic or silver-soldered-copper piping, but lead paint (the predominate source) presents particular difficulties, since it is very difficult and hazardous to remove. Don't attempt this yourself; hire a competent lead-abatement contractor to either remove all woodwork coated with lead-based paint (check kitchens, bathrooms and window frames indoors) or carefully encapsulate it. Finally, it's probably a good idea for everyone, even those who aren't sensitive, to remove all unvented combustion appliances from their homes. Source isolation: In some cases, it may be possible to seal off an offending pollutant from the indoor environment. For example, problems with pesticides from the ground penetrating the floor of the house can be eased by sealing off the crawlspace from the house. Also, according to Dr. Thad Godish, of Ball State University's Indoor Air Quality Research Laboratory, covering surfaces such as cabinets and paneling with two coats of nitrocellulose-based varnish will reduce formaldehyde emissions by about 70%. Unfortunately, most such products contain toluene and xylene, thereby introducing other potential problems. No other known coating is an effective sealant, and many (including popular Swedish floor coatings such as Glitsa and the product used on nearly all hardwood cabinets and much fine furniture) are potent formaldehyde emitters themselves. Ventilation will reduce an indoor air-quality problem by diluting the source, but it's usually not more than a partial or temporary solution. An air-to-air heat exchanger helps, but it won't cure most problems. Opening windows works in summer, and, short of leaving, it may be the only way to catch your breath and recover your senses well enough to plan a real solution. Climate control can be a big help in reducing a number of indoor air-quality problems. Humidity above 50% or below 30% encourages numerous undesirable fungi and the dust mites that work in cooperation with them. This may mean using a humidifier in the winter, but the belt-driven and ultrasonic types make great incubators for mold unless used correctly and cleaned frequently. High humidity also increases the release of formaldehyde — as much as 1% increase for each 1% of relative humidity, according to Thad Godish. In addition, temperature affects formaldehyde outgassing; concentrations in the air are twice as high at 80 °F as they are at 70°F. (For these reasons, Godish recommends testing for formaldehyde in the spring or fall, not in the winter.) Filtration can be quite effective, but the filters that work are generally not featured in television commercials. Electrostatic filters, which are widely available, help reduce mold populations, which in turn may limit the dust mites that feed on them. Some of these devices, however, produce ozone, so you should have a guarantee from the manufacturer that the device doesn't, and won't in the future, make ozone. High-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filters are the most effective. They will remove almost all particles — including dust, smoke, pollen, fumes, molds, viruses, and many gases — down to a very small size (about 0.3 microns). Likewise, charcoal filters are effective on some substances, especially particles and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Neither comes cheap, though, and they do require maintenance. (Contact Airguard Industries for information about their filters.) HEPA vacuum cleaners may also help people with mold and dust-mite problems. Most such vacuums are industrial in size and cost, but Nilfisk of America does offer one small model for around $300. Other types of vacuum cleaners, such as the new water vacuums, are not considered effective on most toxins and may, in fact, make matters worse by forcing them into the air. The topics we've covered here really provide little more than an overview of a very complicated subject. It's taken us centuries of neglect to foul our nests so thoroughly, and we'll not set things right overnight. Nonetheless, correcting our complacent attitudes about the home environment — setting aside some of those cherished homilies — may be the best start we can make at the even more daunting task of healing our whole planet's environment. The following books will help you learn more about the causes of and cures for environmental illness: The 1988 Healthy House Catalog by Environmental Health Watch and Housing Resource Center, $17 postage paid. A spiral-bound directory of products, companies, and information sources. The Nontoxic Home by Debra Lynn Dadd. J.P. Tarcher, Los Angeles, $9.95. Protecting oneself from everyday toxins in the environment. The Secret House by David Bodanis. Simon & Schuster, 1986, $9.95. A microscopic view of what goes on inside our homes. Exceedingly entertaining and alarming. Your Home, Your Health, and Well-Being by David Rousseau, W.J. Rea, M.D. and Jean Enwright. Hartley and Marks, Vancouver, B.C., 1988, $19.95. Comprehensive treatment of indoor pollution sources, chemical sensitivity and renovation and construction to lessen exposure. The Healthy House by John Bower. Lyle Stuart Inc., 1989, $17.95. How to buy or build a healthy house; how to cure a sick one. Share your thoughts. Diy Wood Pallet Projects Root Cellaring The Pickled Pantry Edible Mushrooms: Safe To Pick, Good To Eat An In-Depth Companion Planting Guide Start a 1-Acre, Self-Sufficient Homestead How to Make Hard Cider How to Build a Natural Swimming Pool Green Remodeling: Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient Find the Best Energy-Efficient Window Treatments Evaluating the Best Options for Energy-Efficient Cooking Build Your Own Yurt Using Papercrete MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR ONLINE Learn from Home! Survival Skills, Garden Planning, Seed Saving, Food Preservation, Natural Health – Dozens of courses, 100+ workshops, and interactive Q&As. 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__label__wiki	0.658189	0.658189	Paroles It's only love de Simply Red Note 4.0/5 basée sur 27 avis. Artiste: Simply Red2745 Chanson: It's only love I Love Every Little Thing About You de Stevie Wonder Though they say you're not my friend You've been here through thick and thin And for that little girl I love ya And all I want to do is talk about ya. I'm here to say I love you more each day And I just... Give Me Your Love de Florrie You're playing with dangerous No stranger trust Your mind can set you free You're playing with dangerous Won't pay for love I've got you on your knees Oh won't forget my name I've played my game No... Happy Love de Louise Do-do, do-do, do Do-do, do-do, do L.O.V.E., Love Boy I'm telling you There's so much you gotta do Give your love to me See it for eternity Open up your heart Tell me that we will never, ever, part Won't... Lie To Me de Keri Hilson (feat. Timbaland) I think I'm better off not knowing And I need my you'd be going It's hard for you I ain't your only But I am ready to be lonely So this is not an ultimatum You lose to your... It's A Love Thing de Whispers It's a love thing It's a love thing It's a love thing, thing The look in your eyes Is more than enough To make my poor heart Burst into flames Knew from the moment we met That there was no doubt That... Textes et Paroles de It's only love It's only love Don't be afraid to touch me babe Girl let's be real There's nothing wrong with the way we're carrying on So enjoy and live It's only love doing its thing baby It's only love that you're feeling It's only love doing its thing babe It's only love that you're giving I wanna stay with you night and day It's OK when you lay Lay your body next to mine C'était les paroles de It's only love Voir les autres titres de Simply Red. Autres paroles de Simply Red : You make me feel brand new Good Times Have Done Me Wrong Oh! What A Girl! I Won't Feel Bad She's Got It Bad Your Eyes Something Got Me Started Sad Old Red Say You Love Me Voir tous les textes et paroles de Simply Red.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1902
__label__cc	0.548574	0.451426	Acadiana doctors encourage wearing masks in new social media campaign by: Mark Rigsby There’s a new push to get people to wear masks to protect against the coronavirus. Some Acadiana doctors are taking to social media to spread the word. It’s a group effort by the Louisiana Department of Health, and doctors in Lafayette and Acadia parishes. The slogan: “Wash up. Mask up. Stand up to COVID-19.” Ads feature local doctors, who advise wearing masks and hand washing. “Keep your personal interactions less than 15 minutes. Keep 6 feet apart. Always wear your mask outside your home,” said Dr. Robert Aertker, of Crowley Primary Care. “This is not a hoax,” said Dr. Tyler Perrin Bellelo, of Lafayette General Health. “”We will continue to mask up for you, and we ask that you continue to mask up for us.” “I’m not just a doctor, I’m a mother. I mask up for them. Wash up. Mask up. Stand up to COVID Acadiana,” said Dr. Anu Gupta Desai, Lafayette Parish Medical Society President. Region 4 Louisiana Department of Health Director Dr. Tina Stefanski says it’s important to hear the message from qualified local health professionals. “We determined it would be helpful for the community to hear from their local doctors,” said Dr. Stefanski, “People trust their phsycians, and health care providers. It’s natural to get the message out to prevent the further spread of this virus in our community.” Dr. Stefanski says you will soon see these PSA’s on social media and on hospital websites. She wants you to share the message with others to help prevent the spread of the virus. Oregon (AP) (01/19/21)-- A car thief who found a toddler in the backseat of a stolen vehicle drove back and chastised the mother for leaving the child unattended before taking off again, police in Oregon said.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1906
__label__cc	0.537351	0.462649	NATCA Statement on Election of ALPA’s 10th President – (10/23/2014) Contact: Sarah McCann, 315-796-1560 The National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Paul Rinaldi offered congratulations to Capt. Tim Canoll, Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) Executive Administrator, on his election Wednesday as ALPA’s 10th president. “NATCA has enjoyed an outstanding working relationship with ALPA, and we look forward to continuing that relationship with Tim leading the union,” he said. “I also thank Capt. Lee Moak for all his work with NATCA, and as a champion of aviation safety and labor.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1909
__label__cc	0.693582	0.306418	National Adaptation Research Plans Understanding the Pacific’s adaptive capacity to emergencies in the context of climate change Adaptation Research Grants Program Researcher/s: Juliet Willetts Institution/s: University of Technology, Sydney Abstract from final report: Disasters, and therefore disaster response, in the Pacific are expected to be affected by climate change. This research addressed this issue, and focused on the immediate humanitarian needs following a disaster, drawing upon adaptive capacity as a concept to assess the resilience of individual organisations and the robustness of the broader system of disaster response. Four case study countries (Fiji, Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa) were chosen for deeper investigation of the range of issues present in the Pacific. The research process was guided by a Project Reference Group, which included key stakeholders from relevant organisations involved in Pacific disaster response to guide major decisions of the research process and to influence its progression. Given the complexity of issues involved, including the contested definitions of adaptive capacity, the research team developed a conceptual framework to underpin the research. This framework drew upon concepts from a range of relevant disciplines including Earth System Governance, climate change adaptation, health resources, resilience in institutions and practice theory. Objective and subjective determinants of adaptive capacity were used to assess the ‘disaster response system’, comprised of actors and agents from government and non-government sectors, and the governance structures, policies, plans and formal and informal networks that support them. Results revealed the most important determinant of adaptive capacity in the Pacific to be communications and relationships, with both informal and formal mechanisms found to be essential. Capacity (including human, financial and technical); leadership, management and governance structures; and risk perceptions were also highly important determinants of adaptive capacity. The research also found that in small Pacific island bureaucracies, responsibility and capacity often rests with individuals rather than organisations. Leadership, trust, informal networks and relationships were found to have a strong influence on the adaptive capacity of organisations and the broader disaster response system. A common finding across all four case study countries affecting adaptive capacity was the limited human resources for health and disaster response more generally, both in times of disaster response and in day-to-day operations. Another common finding was the gap in psychosocial support after a disaster. Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) as an immediate post-disaster humanitarian need was relatively well established amongst responding organisations (although long term WASH issues were not resolved), while other humanitarian needs (health care, and food and nutrition) had varying stages of capacity – often limited by human, financial and technical resources. Adaptive capacity was therefore constrained by current gaps which need addressing alongside a future focus where risk is changing. Drawing on these and other findings, recommendations for addressing key determinants of adaptive capacity were developed for relevant stakeholder groups including policy makers and practitioners in the disaster and emergency response sectors in Australia and the Pacific. View the final report Policy Briefs and Country Reports synthesised by the authors from this final report are available below: Cook Islands country report - from NCCARF final report - 902.13 KB Fiji country report - from NCCARF final report - 973.47 KB Samoa country report - from NCCARF final report - 885.23 KB Vanuatu country report - from NCCARF final report - 737.12 KB Policy Brief for Pacific Islands’ national disaster response organisations - from NCCARF final report - 742.61 KB Policy Brief for Pacific Regional disaster response organisations - from NCCARF final report - 622.3 KB Policy Brief for Australian disaster response organisations - from NCCARF final report - 672.32 KB The Right Tool for the Job: Achieving climate change adaptation outcomes through improved disaster management policies, planning and risk management strategies Recovery from disaster experience: its effect on perceptions of climate change risk and on adaptive behaviours to prevent, prepare, and respond to future climate contingencies Public understandings, risk perceptions, and responses to climate change and associated natural disasters- ARGP Project Harnessing private sector logistics for emergency food and water supplies in flood prone areas.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1910
__label__cc	0.638453	0.361547	Voting.NYC About NYC Votes City Council \| 2021 Special Election Troy Blackwell Friends of Troy Blackwell How much would you like to contribute? NYC resident? With matching funds, your $0 contribution can be worth What is your current employment status? Please enter the following details about your employer: Business Street Number Business Street Name Apt / Suite / Floor Are you an owner, principal officer or senior manager of an organization that does or is proposing to do business with the City? If a contributor has business dealings with the City as defined in the Campaign Finance Act, such contributor may give only up to $250 for city councilmember, $320 for borough president, and $400 for mayor, comptroller or public advocate. Find out the rules on contributions from people doing business with the City of New York Rules on Contributions from People Doing Business with the City of New York A “doing business” contributor is a lobbyist, principal owner, principal officer, or senior manager of an entity or firm that presently does business with the City, or within the past 12 months, has done business with the City or has bid or applied for business with the City. Organizations who are “doing business” with the city generally fit one of the following descriptions: Are registered NYC lobbyists. Have one or more contracts, concessions, franchises, or grants that total over $100,000 ($500,000 for construction contracts). This excludes emergency contracts and those awarded by competitive sealed bidding. Answer a bid or proposal request for a contract, concession, franchise, or grant as described above. Enter into or hold an agreement for economic development, including payments in lieu of taxes, City tax incentives, or City financing. Hold contracts or proposals for investment of pension funds or related services. Are a party to the sale, purchase, or lease of real property with or by the City, except public auction. Make an application subject to Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) or an application for zoning change or special permit. Contributors are not considered to be doing business with the City simply because they pay or receive a rebate on City taxes, work for the City, are in a City pension plan, hire a lobbyist, apply for permits for a 1, 2, or 3 family home, drive a City taxi, or apply for street activity permits or other kinds of individual activities with the City. Contributions from persons doing business with the City will not be matched with public funds. For more details or to verify whether you are listed on the Doing Business database, see http://www.nyccfb.info/candidate-services/doing-business-faqs/ Please enter the following personal information: Residential Street Address Residential Street Number Residential Street Name Telephone # (optional) Is your billing address the same as your residential address? My credit card billing address differs because: My card is billed to my work address. I recently moved. My card is billed to a P.O. Box or mail drop. Please enter why the addresses differ. Although my billing address is different than my home address, the card is paid from my personal funds. Please enter the following billing information: Billing Street Address Billing Street Number Billing Street Name Please enter the following credit card information: Contribution Affirmation By clicking “I agree,” you (1) acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions for using this site; (2) authorize the campaign’s payment processor to charge your account for the contribution amount; (3) confirm that the information provided by you is true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and is supplied in good faith; (4) confirm that you are authorized to make this contribution using the credit or debit card information included in your payment instructions; (5) confirm that you are a natural person and not an organization of any kind including, but not limited to, corporations, partnerships, political committees, or labor unions; and (6) affirm the following statement: I understand that State law requires that a contribution be in my name and be from my own funds. I hereby affirm that I was not, nor, to my knowledge, was anyone else, reimbursed in any manner for this contribution; that this contribution is not being made as a loan; and that this contribution is being made from my personal funds or my personal account, which has no corporate or business affiliation. FAQ for Candidates • Privacy Policy • Terms and Conditions • Contact Us © 2015 New York City Campaign Finance Board • 100 Church Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10007 • 212-409-1800	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1920
__label__wiki	0.976709	0.976709	NZSL Act 2006 Explanation NZSL Act 2006 Video Transcript NZSL Act 2006 History NZSL Act Review 2011 Report NZSL Act Review 2011 - Summary NZSL Act Review 2011 - Summary of why review was done NZSL Act Review 2011 - How was the review carried out? NZSL Act Review 2011 - What did people say in the review? NZSL Act Review 2011 - What did the review recommend? NZSL Act Review 2011 - What is going to happen next? NZSL Act Review 2011 - Cabinet paper HOME: NZSL / NZSL Act 2006 / NZSL Act Review 2011 - Summary / NZSL Act Review 2011 - What is going to happen next? The Government agreed to look at the things the review said should be done to improve how the NZSL Act works. It decided that the Ministerial Committee on Disability Issues will be responsible for making sure things are done. The Ministerial Committee is chaired by the Minister for Disability Issues. It is made up of Ministers from different areas of government. In 2012, the Ministerial Committee will talk about what can be done to improve how the NZSL Act works. The Minister for Disability Issues writes a report each year on things that the government has done to help disabled people. The Minister has to give a copy of this report to Parliament and make it public. In this report, the Minister can write about what’s been done on the things that the Ministerial Committee agrees to do to improve the NZSL Act. Deaf people can find out what’s happening by reading the Minister’s report.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1923
__label__wiki	0.516792	0.516792	Environment/Climate Change Law Files RCMP has seen 31 officer suicides since 2006 ByOHS (Canadian Occupational Health and Safety News) -- In the wake of four suicides among RCMP ranks and retirees so far this year — including the recent death of 51-year-old Ken Barker, who investigated a Greyhound bus beheading in Manitoba... By OHS (Canadian Occupational Health and Safety News) — In the wake of four suicides among RCMP ranks and retirees so far this year — including the recent death of 51-year-old Ken Barker, who investigated a Greyhound bus beheading in Manitoba in 2008 — the organization has announced that it has begun tracking officer suicides. The initiative is part of the force’s mental health strategy, launched on April 1. The RCMP, with the help of Great-West Life, its group life insurance provider, has counted a total of 31 serving or retired members who have taken their own lives since 2006. “We have mandated every divisional occupational health office to look into all cases of suicide, to make sure that we have done everything that we could,” said Gilles Moreau, the RCMP’s assistant commissioner and main advocate for mental health issues. The initiative is partly a response to frequent requests for statistics regarding suicides, Moreau explained. “With everything that is being written about post-traumatic stress disorder and mental health issues within the RCMP, but also within the Canadian Forces, within Canadian society as well, we felt it important to look at the rates of suicides within the organization.” Great-West Life’s data provided the quantity of the suicides but not the causes. While post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was believed to be a frequent cause, other mental health issues such as depression and anxiety were likely contributors as well, according to Moreau. Lori Wilson, founder of grassroots organization Families of the RCMP for PTSD Awareness, applauded the RCMP’s efforts. “Any acknowledgement of what is going on is a step in the right direction,” she said. Wilson established the organization last year after her husband, a former RCMP officer, struggled to find proper care for his own PTSD. After two-and-a-half years of unsuccessful treatment, Wilson’s husband was finally referred to an occupational stress injury clinic. Wilson then realized that more RCMP members and their families needed information on the condition. Before the RCMP’s recent initiative, Wilson had written recommendations to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs regarding PTSD within the force. Her recommendations dealt with prevention, maintenance, post-incident care and post-diagnosis care, calling for open acknowledgement of the condition and an end to stigma against it. “The culture of the RCMP is mythological, almost,” Wilson said, referring to the force’s reputation for strength and heroism. “There’s that whole mentality, almost that you’re superhuman, and I think to lose that image is very hard for the RCMP. And that image doesn’t work when you’re doing policing today.” Moreau agreed that the stigma was largely a cultural issue. “We’re driven to help others,” he said of police officers. “Sometimes, we’re our own worst enemy, not being able to help ourselves. And that’s just the nature of the job, having to be strong and having to be the one that’s leading when you’re getting to an accident scene.” Another possible reason that it has taken so long for the RCMP to deal with this problem, Wilson suggested, is the size of its force. “It’s a huge organization, and any large organization is hard to change.” Wilson reiterated her past recommendations that the RCMP needed to openly acknowledge the risks of PTSD in a healing, compassionate way, promoting resiliency and healthy coping mechanisms. “It needs to become part of the norm,” she said. “They need to go back and retrain their supervisors that the human body and mind are still human, even if you’re a police officer.” Moreau noted that the RCMP was actively promoting awareness of mental health issues in the police sector. “Managers, but also colleagues, are aware of the issues that are linked to mental illness and the importance of getting treatment,” he said. “That’s the big piece of the education that we are doing this year.” Officer dies in apparent suicide at headquarters Ontario’s chief coroner launches review of police suicides in 2018 Report examines Canadian military suicides over two decades Airport death of immigrant set off health change for RCMP officer, inquest hears Workplace accident -- fatality 6 Comments » for RCMP has seen 31 officer suicides since 2006 JUDITH HARROWER says: While it is a negative aspect of law enforcement that the number of suicides is that high, there are several contributing factors. The persistent attitude (culture) of the RCMP resulting in emotional turmoils leading to depression is that officers frequently make inappropriate decisions when dealing with what they perceived to be high stress situations. With mob like emotions and subsequent extreme actions civilians are often seriously wounded or killed when possessing a non-threatening weapon. Just in the years from 2010-2013 thirty-five civilians have been killed with a majority of these deaths completely avoideable. Officers react out of fear, panic, stress, lack of alternative methods in dealing with individuals in threatening situations. Officers subsequently after the fact acknowledge, are aware, or realize that they have murdered another individual and despite the backing of fellow officers, inquests that never find officers responsible for their decisions/actions many officers are unable to deal with the persistent residue guilt or negative public reactions. RCMP need to re-think their attitude, training, culture that emcompasses “DO AS I SAY” or else. Officers need to learn to use alternative means including “just backing off”, walking away, involving family/professionals in mitigating the situation rather than the macho image and fueling each other into negative reactions. Judith, that has to be one of the most un intelligent points of view I have ever read on the issue of PTSD and officer suicide. Trauma is not guilt and anyone who views it as such has either lived a life on the wrong side of morality or one very sheltered from reality. All police forces and officers possess a do as I say mentality when confronted with a subject who displays behaviour which threatens the immediately safety of the public or police. Responding with lethal force to such situations is sometimes the only appropriate measure. People like you would have police say pretty please to gun and knife wielding suspects until the office lay dead in a pool of blood. To refer to officers as murderers and blame them for responding to such threats is utter nonsense in most every instance. Police are the good guys who dedicate their lives to serving and protecting the majority of good citizens from the minority of bad citizens. Unfortunately they often are exposed to scenes and events which are horrific and have damages effects on their health. Shame on you for blaming these heroes for their suffering. Doug Gordon says: You have made some good points Judith however I would be interested in knowing how long you have been a police officer. If not, don’t judge. Yes you do need to be a police officer to criticize there actions. Yes you do need to be there to determine if they made the right decision. I have been a police officer and have been dealing with PTSD for over 30 years. I never felt guilty for what I did except not getting to a crime or accident scene in time to prevent a death or injury. I never had to deal with mob like incuragement because I, not unlike most RCMP officers, worked mostly alone and needed to make snap decisions that could deal with the injury or death of myself or another person. Not once did i make a decision out of “fear, panic or stress. I did however deal with the death of 18 people in the span of only 24 months. That’s a beheading, incineration, crushing and varies other forms of death of 18 loved ones. Men, woman, and children. Old and young. I then had to go to their home and tell their spouse or parents that thier loved one was dead and had died in a very horrible way. I was then expected to go home as if nothing had happened. The people that form a inquest are not stupid or biased. They deal with the facts in a very therow and informed way. They don’t let police officers away with anything. After going over the “FACTS” that are not always covered by the news media and after many months or years they determine whether or not the police officer, fearing for their or someone elses life at that moment, made the right decision in just a few minutes or seconds. No officer pulls a gun and shoots someone because someone else incuraged them to do so. In most situations you cannot say “would you please put that gun/knife down so we can site and talk about this.” Or “you obviously need help, just stand there and I will get a psychologist to talk you out of killing your wife that you hold at gunpoint.” You give no credit to the thousands and thousands of situations that police officers do deal with that ends well without death or injury. The public never hears about them. I have known police officers that shot or shot at someone but every one of them had great remorse not because of what they did but because they were forced into taking leathal action. A large number of these officers suffering PTSD are not doing so out of guilt at what they have done but what has been done to them. Everything from being shot at, knifed, being invalved in hi-speed car crashes, watching disgusting child porn over many years in order to catch pedefials, dealing with spousal abuse or murders, dealing with serious or fatal motorvehicle accidents day after day, attending drowning scenes and recovering the decomposing body of a loved one and even being judged, belittled and shunned by the the people they are protecting. Do police officers need to be trained to deal with situations that could escalate, absolutely. Does the RCMP need to change their attitude in regards to PTSD, absolutely. These people are taking there own life not because they feel guilty but because they can’t sleep, enjoy time with there family, put there mariage back fogether or just general living without seeing vividly, in there head, these many obtrosities you have asked them to subject there mind and body to. This is not a “negative aspect” it is dealing with the lives and deaths of police officers that are doing very dangerous things so that the general public can be safe. Things that most people do not do, but run away from. We should be supporting these officers and getting them help before their world comes apart and the only way they can get piece is to take their own life. Only first responders are willing give their life up for their employer. bearmom says: Judith that’s a really myopic and general comment to make about a complex problem that involves many varied and complex scenarios. Your choice of wording is a little off too. Reread your comment and imagine being a post-incident officer reading what you just wrote…Many of the officers who have sadly committed suicide were not involved in “mob-like” behavior. “Great-West Life Jackie rae says: All police officers are human beings with feelings. You have to walk in their shoes to understand Leave a Reply to JUDITH HARROWER Cancel reply Stantec Consulting Ltd. Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. LEHDER Environmental Services Limited Point Edward, ON OHS Poll Will OH&S professionals play a leading role in the eventual economic recovery? 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__label__wiki	0.878272	0.878272	A New Kind of Farmer A habitat preservation farm offers a safe haven for butterflies < OKLAHOMA STORIES \| July 2018 \| Laura Araujo Jane Breckinridge and David Bohlken own the Euchee Butterfly Farm in Leonard, Oklahoma. Jane Breckinridge is a fifth-generation farmer in Leonard, Oklahoma. The land she lovingly tends is a 160-acre allotment that was deeded to her great-grandmother, Neosho Parthena Brown, in 1899. Brown, a woman of Euchee and Creek descent, was the daughter of the last Euchee Chief, Samuel W. Brown. “It’s very special to farm this land which has been passed down from woman to woman for five generations. It feels very connected to share in that.” Though she is not the first to care for the Oklahoma soil generations of her family have called home, she is doing it in a new way. Breckinridge considers it a calling to protect and restore some of God’s most beautiful and delicate creatures. Together with her husband David Bohlken, the East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative members have made it their mission to restore their rural farmland—one butterfly at a time. Jane Breckinridge, butterfly farmer, holds a black swallowtail butterly. Photo by Laura Araujo An unexpected career Bohlken started raising butterflies—unexpectedly—25 years ago. At the time, he was operating a Christmas tree farm with his father in Minnesota. Upon recognizing that the herbicide used on the farm killed everything but milkweed, the host plant for monarch butterfly eggs, Bohlken became intrigued and started raising butterflies in his home. “I realized that it took 14 years to grow a tree and 14 days to raise a butterfly and I’d make the same amount of money doing both,” he says. Twelve years ago, Breckinridge gave up a career in publishing and the pair moved from Minnesota to Oklahoma to start the Euchee Butterfly Farm. The farm has a two-fold mission: to produce butterflies for commercial sale and to restore butterfly habitat in Oklahoma. Bohlken, an economist by education, says he keeps the lights on at the farm by selling butterflies—a $70 million industry in the U.S. annually. With only 100 full-time domestic producers, demand for the butterflies outweighs supply and many must be imported from Costa Rica, the Philippines and Tanzania. The Euchee Butterfly Farm produces butterflies for flight houses in museums, zoos, and at state fairs. They also sell caterpillar kits to schools for students learning about the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly. The farm recently filled an order for Integris Hospital in Oklahoma City for a butterfly release ceremony celebrating 800 cancer survivors. Like any type of farming, Bohlken says their operation is a seven-day-a-week commitment. “Butterflies are continually laying eggs. When the caterpillars hatch, they need to be fed—a lot,” Bohlken says. “They are eating machines.” “The ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ is a true story,” Breckinridge adds with a laugh. Fourteen days after hatching, the caterpillars have increased in size by 2,000 times and are ready for their transformation into a butterfly. Once metamorphosis is complete, the cold-blooded insects are chilled and packaged while in a state of dormancy and express-shipped to their destination in a cooler. “It’s a real industry,” says Bohlken, current president of the International Butterfly Breeder’s Association, the trade organization for butterfly farmers. “It’s good for economic development in rural areas because raising butterflies is sustainable and eco-friendly,” Breckinridge adds. “When you raise butterflies, you work with nature rather than against it.” Restoring native habitat In addition to Bohlken’s work of raising butterflies, Breckinridge, a Creek citizen, is working with Oklahoma’s tribes to restore butterfly habitat. At the Euchee Butterfly Farm, they raise a dozen native species including the beloved monarch. She notes that Oklahoma is located on the high-traffic flight path of the monarch’s bi-annual migration. Each fall, monarchs migrate from the Northern and Midwestern states and journey southward to overwinter in Mexico. As they make the 2,000-mile flight, monarchs stop in Oklahoma to feed on nectariferous plants. “They are one of only five migratory species in the world that gain weight during migration,” Bohlken says. They will need the energy from plant nectar to survive through winter dormancy. In the spring, they begin migrating back to the northern breeding areas. Many of the monarchs, once again, pass through Oklahoma, this time using native milkweed as a host for laying eggs as they travel north. The butterflies that make the southward migration the following fall will be three or four generations removed from those who made the journey the previous year. In recent years, drought, habitat destruction and fragmentation, and the use of broad-leaf herbicides have resulted in an alarming decline in the monarch population. “The monarch is going to become endangered in the next 15 years,” Bohlken predicts. Swamp milkweed serves as a host plant for monarch eggs. Photo by Laura Araujo Part of Breckinridge’s work in rebuilding butterfly habitat has been establishing a seedbank of 154 native wildflowers. They collect the seeds in a sustainable manner, process them and distribute them to their tribal partners. Though the system is laborious, the seedbank has become a vital resource for those working to restore indigenous vegetation. Each of the seven tribes involved in their Tribal Environmental Alliance for Monarchs—the Chickasaw, Seminole, Citizen Potawatomi, Muscogee (Creek), Osage, Eastern Shawnee and Miami Nations—has planted at least 4,000 native wildflowers and 5,000 milkweeds. “The Chickasaws have done more than anyone in Oklahoma for the monarchs. They have planted and distributed more than 40,000 milkweed plugs,” Breckinridge says. The Euchee Butterfly Farm also hosts frequent trainings for the tribes. They are breaking ground on a new building, expected to open next fall, which will include a flight house as well as space for educational sessions. Rural Oklahomans needed Beyond the tribes, rural citizens are coming to realize they have a role in butterfly preservation. “Rural Oklahoma is going to be a lynchpin in saving the monarchs. Urban and suburban yards are not enough. It’s going to take rural landowners,” Breckinridge says. “They need our help or we are going to lose the species.” Bohlken says three members of the Texas Cattlemen’s Association recently visited the Euchee Butterfly Farm to find out how they can help to preserve the monarch. “These three old cattle guys realized what is happening and wanted to do their part,” he says. Ranchers often eradicate milkweed because some varieties are toxic to livestock. However, Bohlken says animals sense it is toxic and will avoid consuming it. Growing milkweed can actually improve the quality of pastureland because the roots grow 17 to 18 feet into the soil and carry water and nutrients to the surface. One way rural landowners can support monarchs is to replant native varieties of milkweed and other nectar-producing plants. Those who do so can register their habitats as official Monarch Waystations at monarchwatch.org, for a small fee. “Rural people have an important role. They pay closer attention to what’s going on outside the window,” Bohlken says. “I haven’t talked to an 80-year-old rural Oklahoman who hasn’t seen the changes. You’d think they’d be younger, but it’s been those who are 70 and older who want to help.” Though saving the butterflies is a difficult venture, it’s one Breckinridge and Bohlken undertake daily with passion and gratitude. “Raising butterflies has been a dream job. It’s a calling to protect and restore God’s creatures. It’s nothing short of miraculous every time I see one come out,” she says. “I can’t think of a better way to use my great-grandmother’s land.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1928
__label__wiki	0.520164	0.520164	Jamie Lynn Spears struggled to free daughter from ATV’s seat belt Jamie Lynn Spears’ eight-year-old daughter was trapped by her safety belt after the ATV she was driving plunged into a pond on Sunday, according to a local police report. Britney Spears’ niece Maddie had to be airlifted to hospital after the Polaris off-road vehicle she was in flipped over in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Initial reports suggested Jamie Lynn’s child with ex-boyfriend Casey Aldridge had been on a hunting expedition, but authorities reveal the accident happened on family property, as the 25-year-old mom and Maddie’s stepfather Jamie Watson looked on in horror. According to the police report from Sheriff Daniel Edwards, Maddie had swerved to avoid running into a drainage ditch. “In doing so, she overcorrected causing the ATV to enter the pond,” he explains in the document. “The ATV and child were instantly submerged in the water right before their eyes. “Within seconds the child’s mother, step-father and other family members reached the pond, dove in and attempted to rescue the child to no avail. The child was trapped and secured by the seatbelt and the ATV’s safety netting. Within two minutes, Acadian Ambulance Services arrived and assisted in freeing the child from the cold waters.” Maddie remains hospitalized in a stable but critical condition. After news of the accident broke, the Spears family thanked fans for their support as Maddie’s grandfather, Jamie, asked the public to keep the eight-year-old in their thoughts. He told Entertainment Tonight: “All I can say is pray for our baby Maddie”. Jamie Lynn Spears’ daughter Maddie wakes up Britney Spears’ niece has made great strides in her recovery after an ATV accident on Sunday. Britney Spears did not agree to TV biopic Lifetime bosses are developing a Britney Spears movie without her blessing. Britney Spears opened the BBMAs with a bang(in’ body) I LOVE Britney! I have been on team Brit Brit for EVER. I don’t even… By: The Lori & Julia Show Britney Spears Rocks a Bikini on the Cover of Women’s Health Oh Brit-Brit, you look fabulous! We're absolutely envious of Britney's abs… More pics from her… Why I couldn’t stop watching Britney Ever After No matter how bad it is, I still want it if it’s Britney, bitch. Britney Spears has a new man The evidence is there…we suspected Britney had a new man when the star of her…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1932
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__label__cc	0.716997	0.283003	DOE PAGES Journal Article: Microbial Sulfate Reduction and Perchlorate Inhibition in a Novel Mesoscale Tank Experiment Title: Microbial Sulfate Reduction and Perchlorate Inhibition in a Novel Mesoscale Tank Experiment Typically, microbial sulfate reduction occurs ubiquitously in natural environments. In oil and gas reservoirs, the generation of sulfide (also known as souring) can result in the corrosion of steel infrastructure and downgrading of oil quality, among other environmental and health-related concerns. The complex interplay between hydrological, geochemical, and biological processes during souring is poorly understood, preventing effective treatment and mitigation especially in naturally heterogeneous subsurfaces. In this work, three-dimensional flow tank experiments are utilized as a mesoscale experiment that links well-constrained batch and column experiments to field measurements. The mesoscale tank experiment investigating perchlorate treatment of souring is coupled with reactive transport modeling to understand the effects of heterogeneity on souring and effectiveness of perchlorate treatment. Tracer experiments were performed at the start and end of the experiment to constrain flow pathways and heterogeneities. Isotopic, geochemical, and microbial data revealed that perchlorate effectively inhibited sulfidogenesis and the growth of dominant sulfate reducing Desulfobacteraceae. Perchlorate treatment enriched Desulfobulbaceae, a sulfur-oxidizing group of bacteria, and Sulfurimonas, a potential perchlorate reducer. More organisms, including sulfate reducing bacteria, were observed closer to the influent. Results from the three-dimensional reactive transport model indicate horizontal preferential flows, as a result of the permeability contrast, led tomore » faster bacteria growth (sulfate reducing bacteria) and sulfate reduction in fast flow regions. Our work highlights the control that spatial distributions of hydrologic characteristics exert over reservoir souring and treatment.« less Cheng, Yiwei [1]; Search DOE PAGES for author "Cheng, Yiwei" Wu, Yuxin [1]; Wen, Hang [2]; Hubbard, Christopher G. [1]; Engelbrektson, Anna L. [3]; Tom, Lauren [1]; Li, Li [4]; Search DOE PAGES for author "Li, Li" Piceno, Yvette [1]; Bill, Markus [1]; Andersen, Gary [1]; Coates, John D. [3]; Search DOE PAGES for author "Coates, John D." Conrad, Mark E. [1]; Ajo-Franklin, Jonathan B. [1] Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States) Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States) Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States USDOE Office of Science (SC) AC02-05CH11231 Energy and Fuels Journal Volume: 32; Journal Issue: 12; Journal ID: ISSN 0887-0624 58 GEOSCIENCES Cheng, Yiwei, Wu, Yuxin, Wen, Hang, Hubbard, Christopher G., Engelbrektson, Anna L., Tom, Lauren, Li, Li, Piceno, Yvette, Bill, Markus, Andersen, Gary, Coates, John D., Conrad, Mark E., and Ajo-Franklin, Jonathan B. Microbial Sulfate Reduction and Perchlorate Inhibition in a Novel Mesoscale Tank Experiment. United States: N. p., 2018. Web. doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b01802. Cheng, Yiwei, Wu, Yuxin, Wen, Hang, Hubbard, Christopher G., Engelbrektson, Anna L., Tom, Lauren, Li, Li, Piceno, Yvette, Bill, Markus, Andersen, Gary, Coates, John D., Conrad, Mark E., & Ajo-Franklin, Jonathan B. Microbial Sulfate Reduction and Perchlorate Inhibition in a Novel Mesoscale Tank Experiment. United States. doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b01802. Cheng, Yiwei, Wu, Yuxin, Wen, Hang, Hubbard, Christopher G., Engelbrektson, Anna L., Tom, Lauren, Li, Li, Piceno, Yvette, Bill, Markus, Andersen, Gary, Coates, John D., Conrad, Mark E., and Ajo-Franklin, Jonathan B. Fri . "Microbial Sulfate Reduction and Perchlorate Inhibition in a Novel Mesoscale Tank Experiment". United States. doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b01802. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1567153. title = {Microbial Sulfate Reduction and Perchlorate Inhibition in a Novel Mesoscale Tank Experiment}, author = {Cheng, Yiwei and Wu, Yuxin and Wen, Hang and Hubbard, Christopher G. and Engelbrektson, Anna L. and Tom, Lauren and Li, Li and Piceno, Yvette and Bill, Markus and Andersen, Gary and Coates, John D. and Conrad, Mark E. and Ajo-Franklin, Jonathan B.}, abstractNote = {Typically, microbial sulfate reduction occurs ubiquitously in natural environments. In oil and gas reservoirs, the generation of sulfide (also known as souring) can result in the corrosion of steel infrastructure and downgrading of oil quality, among other environmental and health-related concerns. The complex interplay between hydrological, geochemical, and biological processes during souring is poorly understood, preventing effective treatment and mitigation especially in naturally heterogeneous subsurfaces. In this work, three-dimensional flow tank experiments are utilized as a mesoscale experiment that links well-constrained batch and column experiments to field measurements. The mesoscale tank experiment investigating perchlorate treatment of souring is coupled with reactive transport modeling to understand the effects of heterogeneity on souring and effectiveness of perchlorate treatment. Tracer experiments were performed at the start and end of the experiment to constrain flow pathways and heterogeneities. Isotopic, geochemical, and microbial data revealed that perchlorate effectively inhibited sulfidogenesis and the growth of dominant sulfate reducing Desulfobacteraceae. Perchlorate treatment enriched Desulfobulbaceae, a sulfur-oxidizing group of bacteria, and Sulfurimonas, a potential perchlorate reducer. More organisms, including sulfate reducing bacteria, were observed closer to the influent. Results from the three-dimensional reactive transport model indicate horizontal preferential flows, as a result of the permeability contrast, led to faster bacteria growth (sulfate reducing bacteria) and sulfate reduction in fast flow regions. Our work highlights the control that spatial distributions of hydrologic characteristics exert over reservoir souring and treatment.}, doi = {10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b01802}, journal = {Energy and Fuels}, DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b01802 Cited by: 2 works Attenuating Sulfidogenesis in a Soured Continuous Flow Column System With Perchlorate Treatment Journal Article Engelbrektson, Anna L. ; Cheng, Yiwei ; Hubbard, Christopher G. ; ... - Frontiers in Microbiology Hydrogen sulfide production by sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) is the primary cause of oil reservoir souring. Amending environments with chlorate or perchlorate [collectively denoted (per)chlorate] represents an emerging technology to prevent the onset of souring. Recent studies with perchlorate reducing bacteria (PRB) monocultures demonstrated that they have the innate capability to enzymatically oxidize sulfide, thus PRB may offer an effective means of reversing souring. (Per)chlorate may be effective by (i) direct toxicity to SRB; (ii) competitive exclusion of SRB by PRB; or (iii) reversal of souring through re-oxidation of sulfide by PRB. To determine if (per)chlorate could sweeten a souredmore » column system and assign a quantitative value to each of the mechanisms we treated columns flooded with San Francisco bay water with temporally decreasing amounts (50, 25, and 12.5 mM) of (per)chlorate. Geochemistry and the microbial community structure were monitored and a reactive transport model was developed, Results were compared to columns treated with nitrate or untreated. Souring was reversed by all treatments at 50 mM but nitrate-treated columns began to re-sour when treatment concentrations decreased (25 mM). Re-souring was only observed in (per)chlorate-treated columns when concentrations were decreased to 12.5 mM and the extent of re-souring was less than the control columns. Microbial community analyses indicated treatment-specific community shifts. Nitrate treatment resulted in a distinct community enriched in genera known to perform sulfur cycling metabolisms and genera capable of nitrate reduction. (Per)chlorate treatment enriched for (per)chlorate reducing bacteria. (Per)chlorate treatments only enriched for sulfate reducing organisms when treatment levels were decreased. A reactive transport model of perchlorate treatment was developed and a baseline case simulation demonstrated that the model provided a good fit to the effluent geochemical data. Subsequent simulations teased out the relative role that each of the three perchlorate inhibition mechanisms played during different phases of the experiment. These results indicate that perchlorate addition is an effective strategy for both souring prevention and souring reversal. It provides insight into which organisms are involved, and illuminates the interactive effects of the inhibition mechanisms, further highlighting the versatility of perchlorate as a sweetening agent.« less DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.01575 Mitigating Sulfidogenesis With Simultaneous Perchlorate and Nitrate Treatments Journal Article Engelbrektson, Anna ; Briseno, Vanessa ; Liu, Yi ; ... - Frontiers in Microbiology Sulfide biogenesis (souring) in oil reservoirs is an extensive and costly problem. Nitrate is currently used as a souring inhibitor but often requires high concentrations and yields inconsistent results. Recently, perchlorate has displayed promise as a more potent inhibitor in lab scale studies. However, combining the two treatments to determine synergy and effectiveness in a dynamic system has never been tested. Nitrate inhibits perchlorate consumption by perchlorate reducing bacteria, suggesting that the combined treatment may allow deeper penetration of the perchlorate into the reservoir matrix. Furthermore, the metabolic intermediates of perchlorate and nitrate reduction (nitrite and chlorite, respectively) are synergisticmore » with the primary electron acceptors for inhibition of sulfate reduction. To assess the possible synergies between nitrate and perchlorate treatments, triplicate glass columns packed with pre-soured marine sediment were flushed with media containing sulfate and an inhibitor treatment [(i) perchlorate; (ii) nitrate; (iii) perchlorate and nitrate; or (iv) none]. Internal geochemistry and microbial community changes were monitored along the length of the columns during six phases of increasing treatment concentrations. In a final phase all treatments were removed. Sulfide production decreased in all treated columns in conjunction with increased inhibitor concentrations relative to the untreated control. Interestingly, the potency of the "mixed" treatment was additive relative to the individual treatments suggesting no interaction. Microbial community analyses indicated community shifts and clustering by treatment. The mixed treatment column community's trajectory closely resembled that of the community found in the perchlorate only treatment, suggesting that perchlorate was the dominant control on the "mixed" community structure. In contrast, the nitrate and untreated column communities had unique trajectories. This study indicates that concurrent nitrate and perchlorate treatment is not more effective than perchlorate treatment alone but is more effective than nitrate treatment. As such, treatment decisions may be based on economic factors.« less Biogenic sulfide control by nitrate and (per)chlorate – A monitoring and modeling investigation Journal Article Wu, Yuxin ; Cheng, Yiwei ; Hubbard, Christopher G. ; ... - Chemical Geology Biosouring is commonly encountered during secondary oil recovery when seawater or another high sulfate water source is utilized for flooding; as a result, effective souring control is of great interest to the oil industry. Here we describe a laboratory study to evaluate the relative effectiveness of souring interventions through the injection of nitrate, chlorate and perchlorate, collectively (per)chlorate, solutions and whether in-situ galvanic potential measurements can be used for convenient and quantitative tracking of sulfide dynamics. Nitrate has typically been the chemical of choice for souring treatments, while the efficacy of (per)chlorate as a new candidate inhibitor has only beenmore » explored recently. (Per)chlorate is known to inhibit oil reservoir souring via mechanisms such as toxicity, bio-competitive exclusion and sulfur redox cycling. Two sets of experiments under different matrix and inoculation conditions were conducted to evaluate treatment efficiency under variable baseline physical and biogeochemical conditions. Our data demonstrated the sensitivity of the galvanic potential signals to sulfide concentrations where the sulfide-galvanic potential correlation is similar to the theoretical predictions based on the Nernst equation, demonstrating the feasibility of using galvanic potential as a quick and economical method for quantifying in situ sulfide concentrations for tracking reservoir souring processes and subsequent intervention effectiveness. Our results show that all three chemicals were effective at suppressing sulfidogenesis. A reactive transport model for perchlorate treatment was developed to simulate the reaction processes and explore the interactions between the underlying competing mechanisms of this inhibitor. A baseline simulation captured the temporal patterns of the effluent chemical species. Subsequent simulations in which individual inhibition mechanisms were systematically removed elucidated the relative role that each inhibition mechanism played at the different phases of the experiment. The simulation results complement the experimental findings. Our study supports the potential advantages of souring control with (per)chlorate treatments, and the application of galvanic signal as an economic, in-situ monitoring approach for tracking souring dynamics and treatment efficacy.« less DOI: 10.1016/j.chemgeo.2017.11.016 Design, installation, and performance of a multi-layered permeable reactive barrier, Los Alamos National Laboratory Conference Kaszuba, J P ; Longmire, P A ; Strietelmeier, E A ; ... A multi-layered permeable reactive barrier (PRB) has been installed in Mortandad Canyon, on the Pajarito Plateau in the north-central part of LANL, to demonstrate in-situ treatment of a suite of contaminants with dissimilar geochemical properties. The PRB will also mitigate possible vulnerabilities from downgradient contaminant movement within alluvial and deeper perched groundwater. Mortandad Canyon was selected as the location for this demonstration project because the flow of alluvial groundwater is constrained by the geology of the canyon, a large network of monitoring wells already were installed along the canyon reach, and the hydrochemistry and contaminant history of the canyon ismore » well-documented. The PRB uses a funnel-and-gate system with a series of four reactive media cells to immobilize or destroy contaminants present in alluvial groundwater, including strontium-90, plutonium-238,239,240, americium-241, perchlorate, and nitrate. The four cells, ordered by sequence of contact with the groundwater, consist of gravel-sized scoria (for colloid removal); phosphate rock containing apatite (for metals and radionuclides); pecan shells and cotton seed admixed with gravel (bio-barrier, to deplete dissolved oxygen and destroy potential RCRA organic compounds, nitrate and perchlorate); and limestone (pH buffering and anion adsorption). Design elements of the PRB are based on laboratory-scale treatability studies and on a field investigation of hydrologic, geochemical, and geotechnical parameters. The PRB was designed with the following criteria: 1-day residence time within the biobarrier, 10-year lifetime, minimization of surface water infiltration and erosion, optimization of hydraulic capture, and minimization of excavated material requiring disposal. Each layer has been equipped with monitoring wells or ports to allow sampling of groundwater and reactive media, and monitor wells are located immediately adjacent to the up- and down-gradient perimeter of the engineered structure. Groundwater sampling upgradient, within, and downgradient of the PRB took place from May through August 2003. Concentrations of strontium-90 have diminished by 80% and 40% within the central portion of the phosphate rock (apatite) and bio-barrier cells, respectively. Higher concentrations of this radionuclide occur in groundwater near the north and south perimeters of the two cells. The non-uniform distribution of strontium-90 may result from varying residence time and saturated thickness of pore water. Initial concentrations of nitrate (8-12 parts per million or ppm as nitrate) and perchlorate (0.035 ppm) have been reduced in the phosphate rock and bio-barrier cells to concentrations that are less than method detection limits (0.01 and 0.002 ppm, respectively). Initial microbial analyses suggest the presence of both dissimilatory perchlorate- and nitrate-reducing bacterial populations, along with production of acetate and propionate, and decreasing dissolved oxygen and pH. The dominant group of perchlorate reducers consists of members of the previously described Dechloromonas genus, in the beta subclass of the Proteobacteria, which together with the Dechlorosoma genus are considered to be the dominant genera in circum-neutral mesophilic environments. Groundwater flow through the multiple PRB is taking place at a very slow rate based on similar concentrations of nitrate, perchlorate, chlorate, and chlorite in the upgradient well MCO-4B and downgradient well MCO-5. Concentrations of these constituents also increase within the limestone cell. Decreased precipitation due to extreme drought is probably responsible for decreasing saturated thickness within both the alluvium and PRB, resulting in stagnant conditions. Varying distributions of ammonium, nitrate, sulfate, iron, and manganese within the phosphate rock, bio-barrier, and limestone cells also support this hypothesis.« less DOE/EMSP--73914-Final Technical Report Roden, Eric E. ; Urrutia, Matilde M. ; Barnett, Mark O. ; ... The purpose of this research was to provide information to DOE on microbiological and geochemical processes underlying the potential use of dissimilatory metal-reducing bacteria (DMRB) to create subsurface redox barriers for immobilization of uranium and other redox-sensitive metal/radionuclide contaminants that were released to the environment in large quantities during Cold War nuclear weapons manufacturing operations. Several fundamental scientific questions were addressed in order to understand and predict how such treatment procedures would function under in situ conditions in the subsurface. These questions revolved the coupled microbial-geochemical phenomena which are likely to occur within a redox barrier treatment zone, and onmore » the dynamic interactions between hydrologic flux and biogeochemical process rates. First, we assembled a robust conceptual understanding and numerical framework for modeling the kinetics of microbial Fe(III) oxide reduction and associated DMRB growth in sediments. Development of this framework is a critical prerequisite for predicting the potential effectiveness of DMRB-promoted subsurface bioremediation, since Fe(III) oxides are expected to be the primary source of electron-accepting capacity for growth and maintenance of DMRB in subsurface environments. We also defined in detail the kinetics of microbial (enzymatic) versus abiotic, ferrous iron-promoted reduction of U(VI) in the presence and absence of synthetic and natural Fe(III) oxide materials. The results of these studies suggest that (i) the efficiency of dissolved U(VI) scavenging may be influenced by the kinetics of enzymatic U(VI) reduction in systems with relative short fluid residence times; (2) association of U(VI) with diverse surface sites in natural soils and sediments has the potential to limit the rate and extent of microbial U(VI) reduction, and in turn modulate the effectiveness of in situ U(VI) bioremediation; and (3) abiotic, ferrous iron (Fe(II)) drive n U(VI) reduction is likely to be less efficient in natural soils and sediments than would be inferred from studies with synthetic Fe(III) oxides. A key implication of these findings is that production of Fe(II)-enriched sediments during one-time (or periodic) stimulation of DMRB activity is not likely to permit efficient long-term abiotic conversion of U(VI) to U(IV) in biogenic redox barriers designed to prevent far-field subsurface U(VI) migration. Instead our results suggest that ongoing DMRB activity will be required to achieve maximal U(VI) reduction efficiency, and emphasize the need for detailed understanding of patterns of DMRB growth, colonization, and maintenance in physically and chemically heterogeneous subsurface environments in order to predict the effectiveness of subsurface U(VI) bioremediation operations. A final ''capstone'' aspect of experimental work on the project was to examine the potential for sustained coupled Fe(III) oxide and U(VI) reduction in experimental flow-through reactor systems (i.e. sediment columns and ''semicontinuous culture'' systems) that are conceptually analogous to hydrologically-open subsurface environments. The results conclusively demonstrated the potential for sustained removal of U(VI) from solution via DMRB activity in excess of the U(VI) sorption capacity of the natural mineral assemblages as determined in abiotic controls. In addition, the abundance of sorbed U(VI) (a potential long-term source of U(VI) to the aqueous phase) was much lower in the biotic vs. abiotic systems. The latter results agree with other project findings which demonstrated the capacity for G. sulfurreducens to reduce sorbed U(VI). Throughout the project we have developed and refined a variety of reaction-based models of coupled Fe(III) oxide/U(VI) reduction, including a generalized model which accounts for the population dynamics of various respiratory microbial functional groups. These models have been employed in numerical simulations of both batch bench- and field-scale systems. Our progress on this front gives us confidence that such models can be successfully applied to field conditions that required large reaction networks and physical heterogeneity. Other project accomplishments included careful examination of thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of U(VI) adsorption onto Fe(III) oxide surfaces in the presence of competing ligands such as carbonate and phosphate, and theoretical assessment of the influence of solid-to-solution ratio the reactive transport of U(VI) and dissolved inorganic carbon in hypothetical groundwater aquifer materials.« less	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1948
__label__wiki	0.672217	0.672217	CONFIGURE YOUR PEUGEOT PEUGEOT WRX 2018 PEUGEOT 208 WRX “We’ve fought hard, on so many roads, so many circuits, and in so many disciplines. We’ve targeted every title. We’ve become champions. So why put ourselves on the line again? Why risk everything again? Because challenge is what we’re all about. We are Team PEUGEOT Total. We are #BornReady.” Following its recent successes in the Dakar Rally, Team PEUGEOT Total is challenging itself to lead the field in a new adventure: the FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX), which places the PEUGEOT brand in a young discipline as spectacular as it is competitive. Humble but determined, the whole PEUGEOT SPORT team, led by its talented drivers, Sébastien Loeb and Timmy and Kevin Hansen, at the wheel of an all-new racing machine – the PEUGEOT 208 WRX – is throwing itself into this challenge with passion and ambition. PEUGEOT 208 WRX, HERE AND READY TO RACE PEUGEOT SPORT’s engineers worked tirelessly to develop a new racing car, the PEUGEOT 208 WRX, based on the standard model and commercial success, the PEUGEOT 208. With its four-wheel drive, 560 hp, 1,300 kg and 850 Nm of torque, the 208 WRX can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2 seconds. Weight, engine, shock absorption, suspension, gear changes and aerodynamics: every area was worked on and developed, and will be upgraded regularly throughout the season. The goal is more power and performance. The PEUGEOT 208 WRX will be unmissable on the circuit thanks to three distinctive liveries: blue #9 for Sébastien Loeb, grey #21 for Timmy Hansen, and yellow #71 for Kevin Hansen. Type: Turbo petrol Engine capacity: 2 litres Number of intake valves: 16 Power: 560 hp at 6,000 rpm Torque: 850 Nm at 4,500 rpm Mode: 4-wheel drive Clutch: Carbon multi-plate Gearbox: 6-speed manual sequential control Bodywork: Carbon Structure: Adapted standard PEUGEOT 208 shell + roll bar Length: 3,965 mm Width: 1,850 mm Height: 1,380 mm Max speed: 210 km/h (on WRX circuit) 0 to 100 km/h in 2 seconds TEAM PEUGEOT TOTAL Team PEUGEOT Total is run by fans for fans. Stress, sweat, urgency, cracked fingertips, one hundred checks on everything... Mechanics, engineers, logistics experts: everyone shares the same passion for a challenge and excellence! In every race, in every discipline, they give their best and strive for a single goal: performance. This year, they’ll be working hard once again to give the drivers all the confidence they need to tackle the most relentless of championships. And to keep the PEUGEOT colours flying high. KEVIN HANSEN, #71 Aged just 19 and with his licence in his back pocket, the youngest member of the Hansen family embodies the next generation of Team PEUGEOT Total. For his first official year with PEUGEOT, at the wheel of an upgraded 2017 version of the PEUGEOT 208 WRX, Kevin will benefit from all the experience of Sébastien Loeb, insider tips from his elder brother, and the professional oversight of PEUGEOT SPORT to progress and achieve his full potential. Intrepid and inspired, he's determined to follow a path that looks mapped out in advance. TIMMY HANSEN, #21 Timmy Hansen was born into the most storied dynasty in the history of WRX: father Kenneth Hansen was European Champion 14 times, mother Susan is the only women to have won a European title, and his grandfather invented the joker lap. Having sat in bucket seats since he was a baby, he is now, at the grand old age of 26, one of the fastest drivers in the discipline. World Championship runner-up with PEUGEOT in 2015, he’s calm but determined, and ready to push his performance even further. SÉBASTIEN LOEB, #9 Nine times World Rally champion, the highly talented Sébastien Loeb has one of the most impressive track records in global motor racing. But he seems unstoppable: having beaten the Pikes Peak record with PEUGEOT in 2013, he has put in stellar performances on the Dakar trails in South America (2015-2018) in the PEUGEOT DKR, and at the same time started out in the youthful discipline of rallycross (2014) with Team PEUGEOT Hansen. This year he’s taking the adventure to the next level with PEUGEOT in a new factory programme that’s as bold as it is ambitious. PEUGEOT 208, HERE AND READY FOR THE CITY Gain responsiveness with the Peugeot i-Cockpit® Discover a sleek, sporty design Benefit from driving assistance systems	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1953
__label__cc	0.691219	0.308781	Jeremy Gandon PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Profile - News, Stats, and Videos Jeremy Gandon 6 ft, 0 in Kansas State University 2019 Charpey, DrÃ´me, France Points Rank Scoring Average Please wait ... loading No additional profile information available Charpey, France City Plays From JOINED TOUR PGA TOUR Latinoamérica: 2020 Mackenzie Tour - Canada: 2020 Is close with his older brother Sebastien, who is also a professional golfer. Favorite athletes are Tiger Woods and Allen Iverson, and his favorite teams are the Kansas State basketball and football teams, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Ping-pong, badminton CURRENT YEAR HIGHLIGHTS Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada Q-School-USA East 2: Finished T19 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Highland Oaks in mid-March in Dothan, Ala., to earn conditional status on the Mackenzie Tour. PTLA Qualifying Tournament-Mission Inn: Opened with three consecutive 69s at Mission Inn Resort and Club’s El Campeon Course. Playing alongside leader Toni Hakula on the final day, trailed by a stroke when the day began and caught him on the second hole. They went back and forth the rest of the way, eventually both finishing at 10-under and in a sudden-death playoff he won when Hakula hit his tee shot into the water on the first playoff hole. Will be exempt for the entire PGA TOUR Latinoamérica season. Played the inaugural LOCALiQ Series, appearing in two tournaments and making one cut. Finished the season 117th on the points list. Played the entire season on the Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada, finishing 64th on the Order of Merit after making six cuts in 11 starts. Posted two top-20s, with a best finish of T11. Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada Q-School-USA WEST 1: After an opening-round 72, made five birdies on his front nine in the second round on his way to a 68, his low round of the week. Earned fully-exempt status through the first half of the Mackenzie Tour season with a T7 finish. Amateur Highlights Picked up four collegiate victories and was named to the All-Big 12 Conference first team in 2018 after helping Kansas State to a conference championship. His 72.69 scoring average is the lowest in Wildcat team history. Growing up in Charpey, France, has had success playing in European tournaments, finishing in second place at the 2018 Swiss International Amateur and the 2018 French Amateur. Q SCHOOL GRADUATE	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1954
__label__wiki	0.905679	0.905679	Look Inside \| Reading Guide Read by Julia Whelan Category: Mystery & Suspense \| Women's Fiction \| Literary Fiction Category: Mystery & Suspense \| Women's Fiction \| Literary Fiction \| Audiobooks Dec 29, 2020 \| ISBN 9780143110552 Hardcover $27.00 Feb 25, 2020 \| ISBN 9780670016396 Audiobook Download $20.00 Feb 25, 2020 \| 575 Minutes Feb 25, 2020 \| ISBN 9780735288768 \| 575 Minutes Buy the Audiobook Download: About Pretty as a Picture A Wall Street Journal, Seattle Times, and CrimeReads Best Mystery Book of 2020 “Funny, fast-paced, and a pleasure to read.” –The Wall Street Journal An egomaniacal movie director, an isolated island, and a decades-old murder–the addictive new novel from the bestselling author of Dear Daughter Marissa Dahl, a shy but successful film editor, travels to a small island off the coast of Delaware to work with the legendary–and legendarily demanding–director Tony Rees on a feature film with a familiar logline. Some girl dies. It’s not much to go on, but the specifics don’t concern Marissa. Whatever the script is, her job is the same. She’ll spend her days in the editing room, doing what she does best: turning pictures into stories. But she soon discovers that on this set, nothing is as it’s supposed to be–or as it seems. There are rumors of accidents and indiscretions, of burgeoning scandals and perilous schemes. Half the crew has been fired. The other half wants to quit. Even the actors have figured out something is wrong. And no one seems to know what happened to the editor she was hired to replace. Then she meets the intrepid and incorrigible teenage girls who are determined to solve the real-life murder that is the movie’s central subject, and before long, Marissa is drawn into the investigation herself. The only problem is, the killer may still be on the loose. And he might not be finished. A wickedly funny exploration of our cultural addiction to tales of murder and mayhem and a thrilling, behind-the-scenes whodunit, Pretty as a Picture is a captivating page-turner from one of the most distinctive voices in crime fiction. Listen to a sample from Pretty as a Picture Also by Elizabeth Little See all books by Elizabeth Little About Elizabeth Little A graduate of Harvard University, Elizabeth Little is the author of the novel Dear Daughter, as well as the nonfiction books Biting the Wax Tadpole and Trip of the Tongue. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times,… More about Elizabeth Little Category: Mystery & Suspense \| Women’s Fiction \| Literary Fiction Published by Penguin Books Dec 29, 2020 \| 352 Pages \| 5-1/2 x 8-7/16 \| ISBN 9780143110552 Published by Viking Feb 25, 2020 \| 352 Pages \| 6 x 9 \| ISBN 9780670016396 Ebook \| $11.99 Feb 25, 2020 \| 352 Pages \| ISBN 9780698137431 Category: Mystery & Suspense \| Women’s Fiction \| Literary Fiction \| Audiobooks Audiobook Download \| $20.00 Published by Penguin Audio Feb 25, 2020 \| 575 Minutes \| ISBN 9780735288768 Buy other books like Pretty as a Picture Tessa Wegert Kate Reed Petty The Better Liar Tanen Jones She Lies in Wait Gytha Lodge The Other Mrs. Miller Allison Dickson Lost You Haylen Beck Andrea Bartz The Long Fall Patricia Watts and Stan Jones Hunting Game A Double Life Maigret’s Pickpocket The Scholar Dervla McTiernan All I Did Was Shoot My Man The Secret Adversary The Rumor Lesley Kara Promises of Home Those People Convince Me Nina Sadowsky Everyone Knows How Much I Love You Kyle McCarthy Susie Steiner The Remorseful Day S. K. Barnett Justice for Bonnie I.J. Schecter and Karen Foster The Wolf Wants In Laura McHugh Charcoal Joe Breaking Wild Diane Les Becquets Tell Me Everything The Spies of Shilling Lane Jennifer Ryan The Janes Louisa Luna A Seattle Times 10 Best Crime Novel of 2020 \| A CrimeReads Most Anticipated Book of 2020 Praise for Pretty as a Picture “A film editor who can’t much tell where stories end and life begins, Marissa is also prickly, hyperarticulate, suspicious, neurotic, surprisingly tough and very funny — the ideal narrator for a book that pays homage to Hollywood and classic detective fiction. . . . The book celebrates women who have each other’s backs and put their friends ahead of their men. It is also a valentine to the intoxications of filmmaking and film-viewing.” —Sarah Lyall, The New York Times Book Review “Ms. Little’s witty book deftly skewers the movie-making world and the types who inhabit it. . . . Pretty as a Picture, with its mix of satire and action, is funny, fast-paced, and a pleasure to read.” “An exciting locked-room mystery that touches on domineering personalities, art and the #MeToo movement, helmed by an unconventional heroine. . . . Little’s cinematic eye and affinity for strong plotting guide the fascinating Pretty as a Picture as the author smoothly goes behind the scenes of moviemaking while delving into characters’ psyches. . . . Little’s debut novel, Dear Daughter, was a standout of 2014. Pretty as a Picture seals her as an author to watch.” —Oline H. Cogdill, Associated Press “In Elizabeth Little’s nimble Pretty as a Picture, part of the fun is figuring out L.A. film editor Marissa Dahl. . . . Despite (or maybe because of) her quirks, Marissa Dahl is an engaging narrator who’s up for the challenge [of solving the crime], her encyclopedic knowledge of cinema serving as her north star.” “An unconventional crime novel with an unconventional heroine and an uncommonly high dose of humor.” “Elizabeth Little’s fantastic new book is part parable of the film industry, part feminist thriller, and part ode to the rise of the true crime podcast.” —CrimeReads “One of the year’s most anticipated thrillers.” “Both a captivating thriller and a snarkily funny send-up of Hollywood pretensions, the book glories in movie references — film fans will be especially rewarded.” “The California writer’s prose style is so nimble and engaging, her dialogue so smart and quippy, you’d follow her anywhere. . . . A sharply detailed satire of movie-set misbehavior and Hollywood’s absurd sense of entitlement, filtered through the cynical eye of an under-appreciated editor. . . . She’s hilariously good company on the page.” —Air Mail “Pre-order this one now. Go ahead, put it in your basket. . . . Little has an extraordinary gift for capturing voice. . . . [She] depicts perfectly what it feels like to be a little different and on the outside. . . . Startling plot twists. I can’t recommend this one highly enough.” “Hugely entertaining. . . . Like Dear Daughter, Little’s well-received debut novel, Pretty as a Picture is propelled by a sharp, sardonic voice and an engaging protagonist. . . . The novel includes many film references to delight cinephiles, and the mystery will keep readers guessing, but the main attractions are Marissa and her vivid inner life.” —Shelf Awareness for Readers “A fun, slightly eerie, definitely scary look at real murder in a make-believe world.” “The standout feature of Pretty as a Picture is its idiosyncratic heroine, whose observational skills and deductive reasoning make her a true twenty-first century rival of Sherlock Holmes.” —Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine “Half the fun in Pretty as a Picture—Elizabeth Little’s follow-up to the excellent Dear Daughter—lies in its narrator’s singular, knowledgeable, and savagely funny voice. . . . A suspenseful thriller with an entertaining play on the locked-room mystery trope, Pretty as a Picture more than cements Little’s reputation as a spectacularly sharp and captivating writer.” “The perfect murder mystery. . . . If you’re looking for an intriguing yet ultimately heartwarming murder mystery novel that you will absolutely read in only one or two sittings, ignoring your responsibilities (it’s that gripping!), Pretty as a Picture is the book for you.” —Hypable “I failed to guess how much I would love this book. . . . Little’s style of writing in this book was perfect. . . . Any cinephile will enjoy this book. . . . Add in a colorful cast of characters and murder, and you’ve got something irresistible.” —City Book Review “Murder and mayhem plague a film set on a secluded island. . . . Readers fascinated with the behind-the-scenes machinations of a movie set will be enthralled, plus there’s a frisson of romantic tension. . . . A quirky and distinctive heroine headlines this fun and fast-paced thriller loaded with cinematic flourishes.” “[A] smart, cinematically steeped page-turner. . . . Little scores with the achingly vulnerable Marissa, whose specific set of skills enables her to see the big picture before anyone else. Psychological thriller fans will be well satisfied.” “Little once again delivers a dark, witty thriller. Movie fans will be delighted with the behind-the-scenes setting and the numerous cinematic references. . . . This character-driven whodunit is mainly propelled by Marissa, an intelligent, charming protagonist whose neurodiversity is well portrayed.” “Elizabeth Little is part of an exciting new generation of crime writers who have been bending this sturdy genre into new, unexpected shapes. Pretty as a Picture is a glorious buffet—a twisty story, a cinephile’s delight, a knockout of a heroine. I loved it.” —Laura Lippman, New York Times bestselling author of Lady in the Lake and Sunburn “I am a sucker for a tough yet vulnerable heroine, and in Pretty as a Picture, Elizabeth Little gives the reader an excellent one, and sets her against a brilliantly toxic backdrop of glitz and entitlement.” —Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author of The Turn of the Key and The Woman in Cabin 10 “Engaging and irresistible from the very first page, Pretty as a Picture is a smart and compelling thriller filled with surprises. Little writes with such a clear, confident, and witty voice, I found myself smiling as I read.” —Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The Better Sister “Pretty as a Picture is a remarkable thriller that succeeds on almost too many levels. It’s sharp and stylish, witty and fierce, not to mention extremely intelligent. Little perfectly and expertly conjures the unglamorous side of filmmaking—the gruesome grind of a movie shoot—in meticulous detail. This is no mere crime novel, but a must read for anyone with a passion for movies or the industry.” —Ivy Pochoda, author of Wonder Valley “Pretty as a Picture is an atmospheric thriller that sparkles with intelligence and irrepressible wit, anchored by the singular voice of Marissa Dahl, a mega-competent female film editor plagued by anxiety. Elizabeth Little has an impeccable ear for dialogue and a sharp eye for detail, and she’s created a page-turner that is as well written as it is captivating. I enjoyed every scene and sentence of this glorious book.” —Steph Cha, author of Your House Will Pay Praise for Dear Daughter “Quick-witted and fast-paced, this debut mystery should be a hit with Gone Girl fans.” “When former It Girl Janie Jenkins is released from prison, she embarks on a mission to discover if it was really she who murdered her mother. The debut novel’s twists will easily hook you, but it’s the narrator’s dark wit and sharp observations that make this a truly fun read.” “Little keeps you guessing until the end—and then closes her book with a final, twisted flourish.” —Daneet Steffens, The Boston Globe “Compelling. . . . This novel’s engrossing suspense comes from its unreliable (and not especially likable) narrator who pursues answers with relentless fervor, regardless of the painful truths she turns up about herself. . . . Excellent.” —Stephanie Klose, Oprah.com “Engrossing. . . . The unlikable protagonist with a biting personality and outrageous actions, but who is fascinating at the same time, has never been more popular. Just think of Gone Girl. In her confident fiction debut, Elizabeth Little puts a fresh spin on this character in the form of Jane Jenkins, a young woman famous for being famous until she was sent to prison for the murder of her wealthy socialite mother. Little also makes Dear Daughter a parable about the cult of the celebrity stoked by a relentless press and a ruthless public’s thirst for details of a woman it loves to hate.” “This is not your mother’s mystery. The clever, prickly and profane heroine is, after all, a former It Girl whose aim as a teen was to be the next Paris Hilton, only better. . . . Sassy and lively. . . . The book’s satisfying conclusion somehow manages to tie things up while also providing a cliffhanger, a pretty neat trick for a debut novel.” —Colleen Kelly, Minneapolis Star Tribune “The best debut crime novel of 2014, a spiky, voicey, jolting, surprising story of a celebutante convicted of murdering her mother. . . . Little also produces one of the best endings of 2014.” —Sarah Weinman, National Post (Canada) “A former It Girl hunts down her mom’s murderer in this can’t-put-down thriller.” “In prison for her mother’s murder, L.A. socialite Jane Jenkins is released on a technicality. To track down the real killer Jane gets plain, goes underground and stirs up dangerous amounts of dirt in her mom’s South Dakota hometown.” “[A] fun and riveting debut mystery.” —The San Diego Union-Tribune “Little makes a thrilling debut with this gripping read. Fans of Tana French and Gillian Flynn are going to enjoy the smart narrator and the twists and turns in the case.” —Library Journal (starred review) “A really gutsy, clever, energetic read, often unexpected, always entertaining. I loved Janie Jenkins’s sassy voice and Elizabeth Little’s too. In the world of crime novels, Dear Daughter is a breath of fresh air.” —Kate Atkinson, New York Times bestselling author of Life After Life “Dear Daughter has three of my favorite things in a book: a smart, damaged, unstoppable narrator with a slicing sense of humor; needle-sharp writing that brings characters and atmosphere leaping off the page; and a vivid, original plot full of satisfying twists. This is an all-nighter, and the best debut mystery I’ve read in a long time.” —Tana French, New York Times bestselling author of Broken Harbor and In the Woods More from Elizabeth Little and book picks sent right to your inbox	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1957
__label__wiki	0.686084	0.686084	Countless City Residents Scream Together at Severe Chinese Lockdown Restrictions By Kelly Wynne On 8/24/20 at 11:14 AM EDT Culture China Coronavirus Video Residents of Xinjiang, China have been under one of the strictest Coronavirus lockdowns anywhere in the world, and they showed their frustration in a city-wide scream on Monday. A video from the city of Ürümqi is capturing attention because of the sheer upset in the countless voices who want to be heard. A viral video shot on Saturday shows Urumqi high-rise residents screaming through their windows in frustration and despair. The Xinjiang region has been under strict lockdown for over a month -- the harshest anti-virus measures in China -- despite over a week of no new cases. pic.twitter.com/Po1fXXi23P — Laurie Chen (@lauriechenwords) August 24, 2020 China's Xinjiang region has been under a formal lockdown for over a month now, and it appears to have worked. The lockdown started at the end of July when Xinjiang faced growing numbers. So, the city's denizens were forced to take shelter inside their homes to help stop the spread. No new cases have been reported in a week, according to AFP Correspondent Laurie Chen. A CRH high-speed train runs across Urumqi city during its test run on November 11, 2014, in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. Getty/VCG/VCG via Getty Images Because of the clear progress, it seems the homebound residents are ready for change. The scream sounds like footage from a concert, passionate voices yelling in unison. But there's an obvious upset in the air. The restrictions aren't just requiring city residents to stay home, though. Some social media users have reported other alleged tactics being employed to get COVID-19 under control. One user alleges that they must all drink a medication to prohibit the spread, which, they allege, has even been given to people who aren't sick. This creepy video shows local residents being made to drink Chinese medicine under the watchful eye of authorities. Social media users have posted that they are made to take dubious herbal remedies (such as Lianhua Qingwen capsules) daily, despite being virus-free. pic.twitter.com/NMbEUK7oSl According to Chen, social media complaints from Xinjiang citizens have been widely censored, and many complaints about treatment from the government and authorities throughout the pandemic have been removed. Coronavirus has been a global threat since later 2019, and it's changed the daily lifestyle of people around the world. While the Xinjiang screaming session is heartbreaking, there have been similar shows of emotion from people around the world. Some are much more joyful. Early in the outbreak, when Italy was forced into lockdown, residents took to their balconies to sing together. It became a country-wide trend as others took inspiration from musical citizens. In America and beyond, people took to their balconies and windows with cheers, pots and pans and genuine gratitude for healthcare workers facing the outbreak in a way no one at home truly understood. America leads COVID-19 infections globally with over 5.7 million confirmed cases since the start of the virus, according to the John Hopkins map on Monday.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1966
__label__wiki	0.915089	0.915089	Zetterberg topped by Nicklaus' 50-foot putt at charity golf shootout Former Red Wings captain still earned $7,000 for Habitat for Humanity by Pat Pickens @Pat_Pickens / NHL.com Staff Writer Henrik Zetterberg nearly defeated a legend in golf, but then Jack Nicklaus showed why many believe he's greatest of all time. The 18-time golf major-champion winner sank a 50-foot putt to defeat the former Detroit Red Wings captain and his teammate Dierks Bentley at a charity nine-hole celebrity shootout in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Saturday. Tweet from @jacknicklaus: Told Barbara that I don��t think I have any magic left in me!18th hole. $15k carryover��all for charity! Chip-off to break a tie, with @DierksBentley & Henrik Zetterberg holding slight lead over @KidRock and me.Then I got a little lucky!@AllyChallenge @ChampionsTour pic.twitter.com/RRe9O6GVaz Zetterberg and Bentley, the multi-platinum country-music star, teamed up against Nicklaus and Detroit rock legend Kid Rock for the inaugural event, a scramble-style event after the final pairing passed the 10th hole at the PGA Champions Tour's Ally Challenge. The teams were even after nine holes, leading to a chip-off, and Nicklaus, the lone pro golfer in the foursome, holed out from off the green to win. The 18-time golf major-champion winner sank the former Detroit Red Wings captain and his teammate Dierks Bentley with a 50-foot putt at a charity nine-hole celebrity shootout in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Saturday. Nicklaus' team won $18,000 for the United Way of Genesee County, and Zetterberg's side earned $7,000, which he and Bentley donated to the Genesee County Habitat for Humanity. Zetterberg also accepted a $25,000 check for the Clark Park Coalition of Detroit. Simply playing nine holes with Nicklaus was a thrill for the 2008 Conn Smythe Trophy winner. "It's obviously an opportunity that I could never turn down," Zetterberg told the Red Wings website. "I was a little nervous, but it was very exciting. "It's pretty special. I never thought it would happen, but here we are today, and I'm getting to spend time with him."	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1969
__label__cc	0.568772	0.431228	Environmental effort to ban disposable plastic straws spreads to some area hotels By Marielle Mondon Several hotels owned by TJM Hotels & Resorts are taking part in the plastic straw ban that gained traction earlier this year when some major companies announced an initiative to reduce their use. Introducing the ban are the Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast, in Trevose, Bucks County, and the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City. Crowne Plaza Syracuse in New York and the Crowne Plaza North Worthington in Columbus, Ohio are also in. Local schools place highly in U.S. News & World Report ranking of best global universities Swastika graffiti reportedly found painted on U.S. Navy property in Warminster Following Eagles Super Bowl victory, Wing Bowl is officially over after 26 years Awareness on disposable plastic straws' environmental effect gained nationwide attention earlier this year when Starbucks announced it would stop using them entirely by 2020. The move would get rid of about one billion straws a year, pushing the coffee retail chain to use recyclable, strawless lids on iced drinks instead. In the United States, about 500 million of the plastic straws are used daily, though aren't accepted by most recyclers because of their small and lightweight size. For TJM Hotels & Resorts, the straw ban is a piece of a larger sustainability plan for the company, scheduled to begin in 2020. The company said in a statement that it is dedicated to bettering the environment and preventing pollution. Straws will stop being served at the four properties beginning Jan. 1, 2019. Follow Marielle & PhillyVoice on Twitter: @mariellemondon \| @thePhillyVoice Like us on Facebook: PhillyVoice Add Marielle's RSS feed to your feed reader Marielle Mondon Read more Business Environment Philadelphia Sustainability Hotels Plastic Atlantic City Recycling	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1971
__label__cc	0.732701	0.267299	Is the Life of a Programmer Lonely? October 3rd, 2020 Huzoor Bux Tips 0 comments It is a fact that almost every job in the world has some stereotypes. Based on the lifestyles of a few, people start attaching specific attributes to a particular occupation and those associated with that specific job. For example, there is a myth that doctors are always rich and that pursuing a medical field is one’s road to financial stability. While doctors do make good money, it is not entirely true. But because we are presumptuous people, it is easier for us to assume things. Just as there are certain stereotypes for doctors, there are certain qualities that are attached to programmers too. One of the most famous attributes that are believed to be in programmers is loneliness. It is usually said that a programmer does not have a life, and that’s why they are more likely to end up alone, isolated, and cut off from the world. But is it true? Let’s dig deep into it. The Association: The primary reason for the association of loneliness with the programmers is their dense life – where from waking up early in the morning to eventually going to sleep – coding is heavily influential. Tied up with loneliness, other attributes used to define a programmer’s life are no love life, anxiety, lack of genuine friends, and lack of socializing skills. When the question in the title was thrown at programmers on Quora, most responses provided the same reason for being lonely: introvertedness. Many said to have a good love life, and they also said to have pulled off a pretty good schedule where they could give time to coding yet be left with ample time to rejoice with their respective families. Not only that, but they also wrote to have spared enough time to read and study too. However, many did agree that they did not lead happening lives. They can’t afford to have spontaneous plans or leave for an unplanned road trip that will have a severe impact on their job. As a programmer with a regular 9 to 5 job, you are supposed to work 8 hours a day, five days a week, all while ensuring a good moral character along with an aptitude for striving for bigger and better in terms of career and finance. So, in juggling your career and finances as a programmer, sometimes introvertedness does become a choice. Does the Claim Stand True? While many programmers deny suffering from chronic loneliness due to their dense work schedule, many passionate programmers do not have ties with anyone other than their beloved family members. Undoubtedly, the nature of a programmer’s work-life demands undivided attention, but it is not entirely the kind of work they do. The field of programming is not saturated. The growing IT and AI industries are inspiring many to pursue their careers in the established and demanding fields of programming. Being a mere programmer is not all it takes to build a sustainable future; a programmer has to stand out from the crowd of hundreds of thousands. Many passionate programmers give decades of their lives to refining their skills so that they are eventually able to build their empire, make a promising future for themselves and those associated with them. In between the contractions and rarefactions of life and for the pursuit of a sustainable future, many programmers give up on the relations that they could have built, trips that they could have gone to, and, more importantly, the time that they could have spared for themselves. How to Deal with Programmers? Because of their quiet, grim, and gloomy demeanour, programmers are termed as weird. Such labelling is just the result of our rushed judgment. If you have a programmer friend, know that they do not necessarily have to be good at socializing and therefore, to get them out of their zombified stature, here are a few things you can do: Do not expect holistic reactions from them. Talk to them about their work-life Discuss their goals and achievements Share your interactions with programmers, if you have had any. Make sure they don’t feel left out in a party or a gathering. If they don’t want to attend a gathering, respect their decision. Try persuading them to push their boundaries slowly and gradually. Take them a place where they are least uncomfortable. Mentioned above are some of the ways you can deal with your programmer pals and buddies and help them enjoy things other than coding. Remember, a good programmer will do the coding by working hard, but a happy programmer will do the coding by heart. 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__label__wiki	0.987911	0.987911	Gay star gets drugs caution PinkNews Staff Writer March 30, 2006 Gay singer George Michael has been given a police caution for drugs possession after he was found slumped at the wheel of his car in Hyde Park, London, last month. The former WHAM! member was taken into custody at the end of February when police arrested him on suspicion of possessing class C drugs and being unfit to drive. He attended Belgravia police station yesterday where he received a caution for marijuana, but charges of being unfit to drive were dropped after medical examinations. Michael admitted the incident was his “own stupid fault,” he said: “I was in possession of class C drugs, which is an offence, and I have no complaints about the police, who were professional throughout.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1975
__label__wiki	0.924208	0.924208	Pollok Football Club The Southside's Local Team Black, White and Read All Over ? Press round up Development Squad Fixtures & Results 2020-21 Pollok 1908 Club Tag: grant evans Lok TV – Grant Evans Interview The southside’s newest roving reporter, Mick Kane, caught up with long-serving defender Grant Evans to talk about how life has been treating him under lockdown, a return to football action and his thoughts on the new seasons set up. Grant Evans signed for his local club back in 2016, and has so far made 87 appearances for Pollok, scoring 3 goals. Despite being a tough tackler, Evans shows us a different side in our latest interview as he discusses mental health awareness. “It’s been alright,” Evans said about life under lockdown. “Obviously been tough for everyone. I’ve worked through most of it, only had three weeks off during it, so that’s kept me busy. “I think its been tough with no football, a lot of the boys have been suffering, just missing the changing room, the banter, getting together and the fitness as well. You see it everywhere, everybody out doing their 5k’s, running but you can’t beat the football, the competitiveness. The sooner it comes back the better.” As the lockdown restrictions are beginning to be lifted more and more, football seems set to return sooner rather than later for the lower leagues. “As far as I have heard, going to be back in (training) August at some point.” Evans said. “Speaking to the manager, Murdie was saying start off a couple of nights a week to get the boys back into it, as its still quite a while away from playing games. Don’t want to get everyone back too early. “The most important thing is everybody’s health and safety. The wellbeing of the players is the most important thing, so once we get the greenlight then everyone is ready to crack on with it.” As Evans mentioned, wellbeing of the players is important and that includes their mental health wellbeing, which could be taking a hit under the lockdown restrictions. “I think everybody suffers from kind of mental health issues,” Evans explained. “Whether its a wee bit of anxiety, getting down now and again. Think a lot of folk (will be struggling) maybe living themselves, all ages and I think everyone will be suffering just now. “I was saying to the manager the other day, there’s a lot of guys come to watch junior football. You go to a lot of the grounds , a lot of them are older. That’s what they look forward to all week, that’s there day out. Come down watch the game, go to the pub after the game, have a wee talk about it, whether iys a good or bad result. Probably be slagging me! “I think everyone is suffering, I think kids are suffering being cooped up all the time. Personally its been hard as well. Nothing to do on your days off, trying to keep yourself ticking over, running. Keeping fit is a great way of keeping your mental health in check. Not being able to do that, not being able to interact with the boys has been difficult. I think if everyone starts opening up a wee bit, talking to each other then that goes a long way to help. I think everyone is more aware about it now, you see a lot of clubs getting involved in stuff like that and its encouraging to see.” Football can often seem a tough macho environment where opening up about problems is not the done thing, Evans agrees. “Definitely, its not easy. Football always been seen as a butch sport. Its not easy for people opening up. I’m not saying everybody has issues but I suffer from anxiety and I think a lot of people do. Its about communicating, talking and just opening up. Then you see others and you realise you’re not the only one. You speak to the guy next to you, ‘oh aye, I get that as well.’ I think its important. I’ve always been quite open about it. I don’t suffer really bad from it but I do. Times like this its not great.” Lockdown brought an early end to the West junior leagues as the creation of the new West of Scotland Football League came into being. What expectations does Evans have of the new league? “I don’t know, its exciting.” Evans said. “At the start I was a bit not sure. Now that its set in stone its exciting, really exciting. A lot of games to be played, 38 league games from October onwards, its going to be tough. I don’t know if they will look at that. Going to be tough, players playing a lot of games. “Can’t complain you don’t have football then football comes back, you have too much! Its important there was a change as a lot of teams were getting stagnant, lots of teams wanting to progress. A lot of teams are spending money, bringing in big players so they are going for it. Looking forward to it.” With rumours that seven teams could be relegated there is no doubt the league will be competitive. “Seven down to trim the league, going to be difficult.” Evans said. “If you are in a dogfight, finish seventh from bottom, you think you have done alright but your getting relegated. Going to be really tough. Its going to be tough for us, lot of competitive teams, we will be looking at the top of the table. There’s a lot of teams strengthening, Talbot, the usual, Darvel, Beith, Glenafton, usually a surprise team comes up. Going to be really competitive and interesting.” With Pollok now having a potential route into SPFL football, we could be in for an interesting few years ahead. “At the start I was like, the big junior teams like to compete for stuff evey year, the league, the cups. I just thought you go into the Lowland its going to be so hard to go up then to get into the leagues.” Evans explained. “But now that I’ve sat back and read up on it, looked at other teams, peoples opinions and perspectives on it, its exciting. Obviously a long way away but imagine in ten years time, Pollok in the SPFL leagues. Its exciting.” Evans ended by saying what he hopes for the season ahead. “Hopefully be up there challenging, stay injury free. See how we go.” grant evans LokTV New contract for Evans Pollok are pleased to confirm that Grant Evans has penned a new contract to stay at Newlandsfield until summer 2021. The versatile defender, signed from Irvine Meadow, has been at the club for four seasons making 87 appearances. Grant has played across all four top senior divisions so far in his career with spells at Hamilton, Dumbarton, Greenock Morton and Airdrie. Speaking about the latest addition to his back line, Murdie MacKinnon had the following to say; I am delighted that Grant has extended his stay with us. Grant and I go way back to our time at Hamilton Accies where we worked together in the early days of my coaching and his playing career. Since then, he has developed into a terrific player and has shown this on many occasions since joining Pollok FC. Most importantly, he is a winner. I know he wants to win every time he steps onto a pitch whether it be for training or games. Grant is a player with great experience in both the junior and senior game and I am sure that this will be a huge advantage to us as we move forward into this exciting new chapter in the clubs history. Meanwhile, our Donate a Ticket page is still up and running. All funds go directly to the club and they are especially appreciated at a time when our main source of income (gate receipts) is not available. If you are able, any donation is welcome. Donate here – https://donateaticket.com/scottish-cup/newburgh-juniors-vs-pollok-fc-r1/ grant evans Sideserf and Evans sign new deals Defenders Grant Evans and Mark Sideserf have become the latest players to commit to Pollok for season 2018-2019. They join Gary and Stuart McCann who agreed to extend their Newlandsfield stay last week. Mark signed for Pollok in the summer of 2015 from Irvine Meadow and has made 98 appearances, scoring 13 goals. He was called up and represented the Scottish Junior national team in October’s Quadrangular tournament. Grant, who will join us for his 3rd season at the club has so far made 43 appearances in the black and white of Pollok. 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__label__wiki	0.87729	0.87729	NLC logo Police to arrest suspects who burnt houses of government officials in Plateau The houses of three government officials were burnt. The newly posted Commissioner of Police for Plateau State, Christian Olakpe, has ordered the immediate arrest of suspects who, Tuesday, burnt down the houses of top government officials in Langtang South Local Government Area. The houses of the local government chairman, a serving commissioner, and a state lawmaker, were burnt during a protest following the dispute between the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Plateau Government over non-payment of seven months outstanding salaries of local government workers in the state. Addressing a press conference in Jos, Wednesday, as part of acquainting himself with Journalists in the state, the police boss said that he has directed the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in charge of the area to ensure the arrest of persons responsible for the mayhem. Mr. Olakpe, while speaking on the efforts of the police to restore peace to the troubled Plateau State, challenged officers and men of the command to rise to the occasion of protecting lives and property. He said the command will not allow any act of lawlessness. The police chief said the command, under his leadership, will adopt intelligent and visible policing as a means of raiding criminals from their hideouts. Mr. Olakpe described the strike action as “illegal” because of a court order issued to NLC not to embark on the action. He described the atmosphere of the industrial action as “unfortunate” and called on both parties to settle their differences to give peace a chance. He said miscreants hijacked and destroyed property and houses belonging to a member of the Plateau State Assembly, a serving Commissioner and the Transition Chairman of the local council. However, no life was lost. Meanwhile, the ongoing indefinite solidarity strike action called by the national leadership of the NLC to press on government to settle the arrears of local government workers entered its second day on Wednesday with most government activities on the stand still. Zamfara police free eight kidnap victims, arrest four suspects – Official Earlier in a telephone interview with our reporter, state chairman of the NLC, Jibrin Banchir, said he is overwhelmed with the level of compliance from both the private and government agencies; as banks and other sectors of the economy remained under lock and keyed. Mr. Banchir dissociated NLC from the fracas that occurred on the first day of the strike resulting to the burning of residential homes. According to the Plateau Labour leader, the action was the handwork of mischief makers hiding under the cover of the strike to cause confusion. He directed security agents to arrest miscreants taking advantage of the strike to disrupt public peace. Ihezuo, Ayinde to receive FIFA honours Senator Ndume contacted Boko Haram leader 73 times in one month — SSS CAN supports Oyo govt’s threat to shut churches flouting COVID-19 protocol Video: Fire razes Sokoto Central Market Senator Ndume contacted Boko Haram leader 73 times in one month -- SSS Mahama visits Jonathan, urges prompt fixing of Gas Pipeline	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1985
__label__wiki	0.807704	0.807704	10 reasons Nigeria Super Eagles are doing well again byJide Alaka When Gernot Rohr was unveiled in Nigeria on August 9, he was practically unknown and unheralded. Truth be told, many thought and believed that the Nigeria Football Federation and its president, Amaju Pinnick, had continued on their perceived mission of taking the country and its football on another wild goose chase. Indeed history has a splendid way of repeating itself. When Clemens Westerhof was appointed Super Eagles coach in 1989, practically he was Mr. Nobody to the Nigerian public and so has been the case of Gernot Rohr. But what has the former Bayern Munich player done, or what is he doing that has revitalized a team that looked jaundiced and battle weary? When the NFF revealed their choice of manager, many of us had to recourse to Wikipedia. That research ultimately led to smirks and sighs as we discovered that our darling team had been handed over to a coach who had formerly made a living coaching Niger. But, here are 10 reasons Rohr is succeeding. There is only one focus Normally, the Super Eagles would be preparing for the Nations Cup tournament in January and Rohr would have been appointed on the premise of getting to the semi-final at the least. But that is the last of his challenges. The NFF had to give him an initial two-year contract that takes in only qualifying for Russia 2018. Gernot Rohr Unbiased selection process We used to have a lot of questions and queries on the ‘secret’ criterion that was used to invite players to the Super Eagles’ camp – but we are now seeing the result of players knowing that form and availability means that Rohr would give them a just chance in the Eagles’ team. Ability to put out correct XIs Good coaches get their line-ups correct 90% of the time – the 10% they have the ability to correct with substitutions. In his three matches – against Tanzania, Zambia and Algeria, Rohr has gotten his starting XI spot on to execute his plans. Creating hunger in the players It has been a long time that players in the Super Eagles showed any passion for their exalted positions. But it is palpable in this new team with the way and manner they have responded to call-ups, training and in their matches. NFF are in a precarious situation It has not been a really good year for the NFF and they are banking on getting the Super Eagles to Russia to ameliorate a poor performance index. This has allowed Rohr to have his way on team matters that have been altogether altruistic and positively instrumental in the early successes. Nigeria migrates all mineral titles to digital canvas expecting revenue windfalls FA Cup: Arsenal sneak through with late win over Newcastle COVID-19: Lagos intensifies public sensitisation on second wave There is nothing to lose for the 63-year-old Having coached at Bordeaux, Nice, Young Boys, Ajaccio, Etoile du Sahel, Nantes, Gabon, Niger and Burkina Faso – a career spanning 26 years, the 63-year-old is finally looking at a last hurrah. German mentality of proper organisation One of the more apparent changes in the Super Eagles is the organisation and structure that has come to bear and is bearing fruits. Though there are still gaps – the team is sturdier and better prepared for impending match scenarios. Key players getting good playing time at their clubs A coach or manager is as good as his players. Apart from Mikel Obi and Elderson Echiejile, most of the players Rohr has sent out in his first three matches are having good playing times at their various clubs. This scenario is reminiscent of how Westerhof succeeded in Nigeria – almost all his key players were first teamers with their European clubs. Mikel has finally become a true catalyst Whichever way you look at it, Mikel Obi has started living up to being a positive catalyst for the Eagles. In years past, this would not have been true but the Chelsea midfielder has grown into the part of being the leader of this team and he is truly leading by example. A depth of squad that is keeping everyone on their toes In the 23 that were used for the match against Algeria, senior strikers like Odion Ighalo and Brown were unused substitutes. Ahmed Musa, the assistant captain started on the bench while there are still very good players that are currently on the outside but who will definitely improve this team. Rohr has an abundance of talents to call, especially in offensive positions. Rohr is currently fast assuming the status of the country’s messiah in football – that is comparatively with what obtained before he was contracted. Three months after the appointment and not being privy to the criteria the NFF used for that selection, you and I are suddenly buoyant and optimistic. So what are the specific things that have changed under Rohr’s leadership? When Group D of CAF’s 2018 World Cup was revealed to compose Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia as Nigeria’s opponents, many of us simply gave up; but two matches into the six-match series, the Eagles are four points clear at the top of the table. Mikel Obi and Victor Moses Better FIFA ranked Cameroon have managed just two points from their two matches while Algeria sit at the foot of the table with one point while Zambia also boast one point. But we have to also agree that fate has played its hand in favour of Rohr’s Eagles. Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia have contrived to cancel themselves out to give the Eagles an improbable lead though it is still too early to say Uhuru. But come August 28, 2017 – if the Eagles get another three points in Uyo against the Lions of Cameroon and Zambia can hold Algeria [we are dreaming] then Russia would be so much closer for the landing of the Super Eagles. The above does not negate what Rohr’s contribution has been to the Eagles having capacity to soar once again. You could also say time and chance happened to Rohr but you will in fairness have to concede to the German coach that he has shown an adeptness to recognise that it is his and the Eagles’ time! Olamide reveals title, release date for new album EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Police plot to tackle Shiites in Borno Jide Alaka Former footballer, passionate football enthusiast and analyst and a proud Nigerian. 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__label__cc	0.722468	0.277532	Parks and Recreation Month 2020 https://www.playroanoke.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Thank_a_Parks_and_Rec_Professional.mp4 You are an important part of PLAY Roanoke. See what each of you is doing and what your Paper Plate Awards were for! Nicole Ashby reliable, knowledgeable, and ensures the Department is open for business. Catherine Bousch enthusiastic in her approach to process improvement, finding ways to make the Department more efficient Donnie Underwood in tune with best practices around the country and continuously seeks out ways to improve the park system. Dan Henry dependable and provides a steady hand and institutional knowledge in caring for the park system. Patrick Boas innovative in his approach to managing programs and has a keen eye for the next big thing. Stephanie Long has set the bar for local government marketing and engagement, moving the Department from “best practice” to “next practice.” Michael Clark Has the amazing ability to quote obscure comedies from the 90s and early aughts. He is also an amazing leader who is passionate about his field, innovative in his approach, and caring toward the people he leads. Linda Bedsaul subject matter expert on all things related to human resources and payroll Aracely Carranza always willing to work late to complete tasks before the deadline Davern Dooley unflappable, and unfailingly pleasant, in tough customer service situations Samantha Dickenson Devoted, regardless of the punches thrown her way. Her world is a classic example of “darned if I do, darned if I don’t” but yet she is still in the game making all the positive changes she can… Shaun Hagwood work being done on the Commonwealth Games Kickball Tournament; since we ended up cancelling our kickball league, he is working to make this a special day for all teams involved. Jerry Bohannon beautiful concrete work done on a section of the greenway that was in need of repair. He has also stepped up to coordinate with other section leaders on how the Athletic Field Maintenance Crew can assist during the weird COVID times; specifically with Trails/Greenways and Landscape Maintenance. Scott Apjok keeping our athletic fields and fence lines from being overrun/overgrown with weeds. Charles Agee keeping our athletic fields and fence lines from being overrun/overgrown with weeds. Kenny Hamblin Keeping River’s Edge North and South Bermuda fields looking spectacular. Bill Tatum working to maintain a four day mow cycle for all athletic fields keeping them looking fresh. Community Recreation Cindy McFall Takes care of business, no questions asked. You want me to open the pools in 10 days, sure no problem…I’m on it! Lauren Woodson coordinated, filmed and edited the virtual Mountain View Tree and Garden Tour video for the Happiness Project. Audrey Campbell did an amazing job coordinating the 2020 Roanoke 100 Miler, including several group activities, administrating the Facebook page and writing the weekly newsletter. Doris Fox keeps senior programs at the Fishburn Mansion running smoothly Tom Powers restored a beautiful Victrola for the Fishburn Mansion Laura Reilly Applying color and beauty to the canvas of Roanoke’s livable spaces, using the artful medium of landscapes. Brandon Bess New crew supervisor for Downtown crew – has tackled job with fervor. Constantly strives for improvement in all aspects of supervision, while researching new and better ways to approach the job. Killian Harmon Willing to work with any crew – sees this as an opportunity to learn new skills. Hard worker that has earned the respect of her coworkers. Ethan Waldman New employee that has worked hard to gain equipment experience and knowledge. A fast learner that is always quick to volunteer for any task. KerryAnn Smith New employee that had zero experience but a willingness to learn. Has become a valuable crew member, proving to herself and others that she can do anything she puts her mind to. Suzanne Popper Shows great leadership to her crew, offering support and assistance daily. This season she has taken a lead role in assisting multiple employees from different sections to train for pesticide license. Volunteers for the RAM House on the weekends. Jamie Mason Extremely knowledgeable about plants and landscape maintenance. Proficient equipment operator and great member of the team. Highly respected by her coworkers. Brittany Beheler Eager to learn all aspects of landscape maintenance and equipment operation. First to volunteer for most any task. Valuable crew member with a great attitude. Rodney Clark Very experienced, organized and meticulous about processes. Handy with all aspects of equipment maintenance & operations. Devin Bohannon Extremely hard worker. Provides leadership and training assistance to seasonal new hires. Darius Barrow New with the city but so far has really worked hard, shown strong work ethic, and has made a big impact on catching up on our mowing cycle. Demetrius Scott New with the city but so far has really worked hard, shown strong work ethic, and has made a big impact on catching up on our mowing cycle. Taylor Wheeling New with the city but so far has really worked hard, shown strong work ethic, and has made a big impact on catching up on our mowing cycle. Travis Carter As supervisor of the largest crew, Travis is extremely organized, structured, and efficient. He goes above and beyond with his administrative responsibilities, is supportive and helpful to other crews and departments, and takes the safety and health of his fellow coworkers seriously. He is truly essential to the success of our department. Andy Craver Oversees all aspects of training, operation, and maintenance of the large Toro mowers. Works with new hires to train on proper equipment maintenance. Great work ethic. Glenn Wood Manages all herbicide applications within the parks for the mowing crew. Extremely skilled mower operator with precise attention to detail. William Nuckolls Great team player – this season has become an extremely proficient Toro 5910 operator. Also a talented artist. Josh Pinkard Experienced with all aspects of landscape maintenance – skilled small mower operator. This season has taken on more of a leadership role to new hires, delegating and problem solving. Well respected by his peers. Max Williams Over sees the daily maintenance and responsibility of the super truck, having it prepared and stocked to get through the work day. Proficient small mower operator and assists with training new hires. Kat Andrew Very compassionate. Always open and willing to hear to people out and make sure she can make as many people as happy as possible Kait Pedigo You’d be hard pressed to find a more caring and optimistic person. Kait is always considering her fellow co-workers, customers and event attendee’s feelings and experiences and works diligently to do right by them. Susan Herndon-Powell This is one hard working woman! I doubt you’ll ever see her just sitting around. She is so thorough and uses her years of experience in the outdoor recreation world to bring the best possible experience to her customers whether they are joining her for a one hour program or a week long biking adventure. Abe McKinney Always willing to lend a helping hand WHEREVER needed, Abe excels at leading backpacking, hiking, and caving, and paddling programs, as well as assisting with our youth climbing club, PLAY after school program and camp, and the Outdoor Adventure Club. Katie Ramsey Our go-to caving guide, Katie has a wealth of information and experience guiding our local caves, but also is a knowledgeable paddle instructor, and is helping out with PLAY camp this summer. Greg Edwards Arguably one of best bicycle tour leaders in the country, we’re lucky to have Greg on staff to help lead several bike tours every year, in addition to numerous hikes, cave outings, paddle programs, and summer camp. Mathias Callison A jack of all trades, Mathias does an excellent job leading caving, paddling, hiking, and biking programs, in addition to helping out with our PLAY camp this summer. Chad Heddleston A talented rock climber and Single Pitch Instructor for the American Mountain Guide Association, Chad leads our rock climbing programs, as well as the occasional paddle or hiking program. Beth Wiegandt A leader in paddlesports education and instruction and an American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer for many years, we’re lucky to have Beth leading paddle programs for us! Chris Heslin An avid biker and owner of Underdog Bikes, Chris shares his vast knowledge on bike maintenance and love of biking on many a biking program for Play Roanoke. Trudy Stevens An EMT by trade, with a love of working with kids in the outdoors, Trudy helps make our summer camp programs most excellent. Brendle Wolfe An avid hiker and backpacker, Brendle has led backpacking programs all over the country. She shares her passion for nature and the outdoors when she leads hiking and backpacking programs for us. Aaron Conover With years of experience running outdoor programs across our region, Aaron is always willing to lend a hand or offer his expertise in all things outdoors, but especially paddling and fly fishing programs. Greg Thompson Making Roanoke’s Park system a fun place to play and exercise with family and friends. Bryan Harris Bryan Harris – Crew leader for park maintenance (playgrounds, amenities, special events) Trevor Johnson Trevor Johnson – Did internal training for staff who are attempting to get their CDL Mike Saul Mike Saul – Great eye for detail and initiative to fix the everyday problems others overlook George Trail George Trail – Is a jack of all trades and is always willing to have different roles each day Garrett Moore Garrett Moore – Crew leader for park cleaning (shelters, restrooms, litter removal) Andrew Watts Weekend lead for reservation prep. GREAT at impersonations! John Truong Works hard to prep restrooms for users everyday Priscilla Buck Takes pride in having an organized and clean work space Todd Quesenberry Todd is dedicated to his work on the cleaning crew is excellent at reporting his days work Calvin Holmes Works diligently to make sure trash is clean along the river corridor Larry White Shows up early everyday to make sure his equipment is ready for the day Rodney Workman Works every weekend/holiday to keep shelters clean James Casey Pulls trash everyday and has never complained about anything he is asked to do Shawn Hay Greg’s Comment- Works for both Park Management/Trails and Greenways and is one of the hardest working people on staff. Renee’s Comment- Working hard to get the flood cleanup work and greenway mowing done. Trails and Greenways Renee Powers Creating pathways that challenge and encourage Roanoke’s residents to get outside and get moving. Larry Carter Leading a team of completely new staff in a new section, being a training extraordinaire Tyler Medley Stepping into a leadership role when called upon Travis Hale Excelling at big equipment operation Michele Gladney Taking ownership over the greenway looking so clean and beautiful Chad Wheeling Being a leader on natural surface trail work days Ron Sieber Re-working trash route logistics for efficiency and being a leader in pouring concrete Bill West Planting and growing the Roanoke urban forest for the benefit of today as well as tomorrow. John Hicks Is a skilled equipment operator often called upon to perform crane work for public art and to support Facilities in some of their tasks Wayne Embry A very production oriented Arborist who handles many technical removals across the City of Roanoke Kenny Harmon Is often assigned creative pruning work, IPM assignments and planting of trees Tim Clemmer Willing to take leadership roles when his Supervisor is on leave Beverly Angle Has become a skilled equipment operator often requested by other Supervisors Ben Royer Readily accepts leadership opportunities and interested in all aspects of arboriculture Dylan Hurley Came from traditional forestry with an Associates Degree and has earned respect from Senior Arborists William Ayers Started on the private side of arboriculture and is successfully making the transition to publically managed trees Samantha Matson Highly recommended recent graduate of Virginia Tech and the City’s new Tree Inspector Melida McKee Detail oriented especially when it comes to Accreditation, everyone’s favorite topic. No T or I is left un-dotted or crossed. Matt Allenbaugh Full time staff member who has shifted his Outdoor Education skills to Youth Development and brought some new programs to the after school and summer programs. Awarded grant from Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to introduce youth to the outdoors Vickie Briggs Full time staff member who has been working with the Youth Development programs for 20 years. Her enthusiasm for providing the programs and activities for the children in the after school and summer programs is felt by the children, parents, and staff. She loves to search for donations for use in these programs. Janice Baxter Retired school teacher who brings her many craft ideas to the after school programs. Very creative with the “scrap” projects. Steven Ferguson Loves working with small groups of children and teaching new games, both inside and out. He also enjoys sharing his artistic talents with the children. Jason Hariston Juggles his part time job in the after school program with serving as a pastor at a local church. Bette Harris-Ramsey Works the front desk at one of the after school sites and excels in the customer service skills needed to collect payments, help with homework, and also handle small first aid needs. Kristen Wiley Parks and Recreation is a second job for her that developed out of being a volunteer at one of the after school programs. She loves to cook special treats and bring to the children. Shandra “Coach” Claytor Known as “Coach”, she has been with the department for at least 20 years, and always worked with the youth, early on in the Boxing program, Adventures in the Park, and now with after school and summer programs. Very talented musician and shares her talents with the children. Maybelle Morgan Came to the department after she retired. She works in the after school/summer programs. She has taken responsibility for the paperwork involved in the Feeding America and VDOE Summer Nutrition programs, as well as taking a personal interest in all the children. Matthew Joseph Works in after school and summer programs. Very artistic and loves creating bulletin boards according to the season. Eric Jones After he returned to Roanoke in the spring 2020, he returned to Parks and Recreation to work in after school and summer programs. Eric is the thespian in our group as well as a dancer. He performed in the Children’s Theater at Mill Mountain Theatre in the summer of 2019. Antonio Wallace Works in after school and summer camps as well as with Sports and Athletics. He loves anything related to games and competition; Essence Banks Joined the department in the fall of 2019 and brings with her some skills related to working with children that may have special needs. She is working her first summer this year. Landon Williams He has returned to work with us for the summer camp after he left in the spring for a full time job with RCPS. He is also a musician who shares his talents with the children. Quazmeek Tasco He started with the department in the summer 2019 program and then left to attend college. He was helpful to us by coming in to work during his breaks from school and has been with the after school program since his college was closed in March. He is a pitch in/do anything he is asked to do type of employee, and always with a smile. Ariana Hash Works the summer camps as she is a full time nursing student. She enjoys teaching crafts to the children. This summer she was part to the team that put together the summer themes/activities. In her spare time, she is a cheerleader coach for Patrick Henry High School. Bridgette Bently She is a teacher at Woodrow Wilson Middle School For the past two years, she has lead the charge to develop the summer themes and activities with a team of employees. This summer she has faced many changes due to the delayed start of the summer camps, and she has persevered with a smile. The schedule for the six weeks of camps reflects a lot of research. Alexandra DeFelice William and Mary student studying Psychology. Has experience working children ski school at resort in Colorado. Brittany Corn Just returned from teaching English to elementary students in Spain. It is her plan to return but is currently teaching them virtually. Eliza Gregoire She comes to the department with eight years of volunteerism experience in Colorado as well as in Roanoke. She has worked with church youth programs, and is a SARA crisis advocate. Melissa Hubbard Teacher at Westside Elementary. She stated she wanted to do something this summer as she missed spending time with children. Seth Greer Seth will be with the department for the summer and then will depart for graduate school at Yale. He has a strong background as a swim coach and worked two summers at a residential camp. Sarah Jane Ruppert She is a Theater Education and Spanish major at Roanoke College. She brings experience as a camp counselor for two years and a volunteer at Lincoln Terrace Elementary for two years. She is looking forward to sharing her interest in theatre with the children. Naomi Grubb She has been with the department for many years after her retirement from the phone company. Always willing to work rentals when called and works well with all customers. Fatimah King This is a second job for her. Can be called upon any time to work and is very reliable. Relates well and is very helpful to the customers. Tiyana King This is a second job for her. She is willing to work as much as needed. She is very personable with the customers and is very reliable. Emily Gallagher This is a second job for her. She had only been with the department for a few months when the shut down occurs. She would work when her schedule allowed. Angela Williams Used to work for the department in the after school /camp programs. She works full time for another organization but still enjoys working rentals. She is also the driving force in the organization of some special events in the after school program (Prom, 5th grade graduation, community Egg Hunt, and Halloween Trunk or Treat). Grace Terry Arguably one of the best environmental educators in the state. Grace has been teaching the very popular Nature Lab course for home schooled students for nearly a decade. Devin Johnson Brings with her a versatility and background in youth outdoors camps and trip planning and a genuine passion for teaching youth, she’s equally comfortable teaching in a cave, from the water or at an after school rec center. Tiffani Reynolds A teaching assistant who’s depth of knowledge about nature has led her to be a staple of outdoor summer camps and environmental education programming for years. Gretch Boeren A full time teacher and former National Park Service employee she works with Parks and Recreation a few days per month just to share her incredible knowledge and passion about the outdoors. Tabby Bryant When Tabby isn’t working with the National Park Service as an interpreter you can find her teaching about nature at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center. Adam Daniel Holds a masters degree in curriculum development and works with Parks and Recreation once per week during the school year just to teach youth about the outdoors.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1987
__label__cc	0.706986	0.293014	Will Blockchain Become a Welcome Disruption in Healthcare? As blockchain technology evolves, there are opportunities for blockchains to significantly improve financial and clinical operations in healthcare. Refunding Valuation Analysis (ReVal) An Issuer’s Decision Tool by Kerry Rudy Issuers looking to advance refund tax-exempt fixed rate bonds for savings may benefit from a new tool developed by PNC Capital Markets LLC (PNCCM). Refunding valuation analysis (ReVal) can be useful to a wide range of issuers, including governmental entities and their agencies and 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporations that issue fixed rate tax-exempt bonds in the public markets. Fixed rate tax-exempt bonds are typically issued with 10-year no call protection for investors. Advance refundings involve investing tax-exempt bond proceeds in U.S. Treasury securities to be held in escrow until the tax-exempt bonds to be refunded can be redeemed on their call date. In cases where tax-exempt proceeds cannot be invested at a yield at least equal to the yield on the refunding bonds, negative arbitrage is generated resulting in a less than 100% efficient refunding. ReVal enables issuers to evaluate the efficiency of advance refunding opportunities utilizing market based yield curves for both tax-exempt bonds and U.S. Treasury securities that are invested in the escrow. ReVal computes present value savings against Peak Present Value Savings (“PPVS”), essential information to assist with with a “go/no-go” refunding decision. How ReVal Works Calculates “Peak Value.” The ReVal analysis defines Peak Present Value Savings (“PPVS”) as the highest savings of any possible future refunding period (stated in today’s dollars). It takes into account the “efficiency” of refunding savings generated today versus the risks of waiting. The analysis also defines the time period for PPVS, so risk is better understood (i.e., an increase in interest rates, tax law changes, market access or increased credit spreads). Issuer-based. Savings are calculated and assessed using issuer-based methodologies. Issuer-specific refunding criteria and thresholds can be incorporated. Complements Qualitative Decision Making. ReVal results can act as a companion to other decision factors. The analysis helps quantify the relative impact of negative arbitrage for advance refundings. Grounded in Fact. ReVal employs historical interest rate movements to project future tax-exempt and taxable escrow (SLGS) yield curves along forecasted interest rate paths. Default settings are calibrated to gravitate towards historical averages. LONG-TERM TREASURY YIELD CURVE This graph illustrates the historical evolution of the full US Treasury yield curve – historical rate movements for all tenors in the yield curve are sampled to project future rate environments. ReVal uses actual data from 1977 to present for yield curve simulations and 1964 to present for model calibration.[1] What Makes ReVal A More Practical Tool ReVal was designed and built from the ground up to reflect the option value to an issuer. No liquid market exists for issuers to detach and sell their option, leading to a lack of “transparency” in value. Simulating a series of refunding transactions is a way to assess and capture the option value from an issuer’s perspective. This is what ReVal was built to do. ReVal inputs are not based upon derivatives markets (i.e., forward curves, implied volatility). LONG-TERM HISTORICAL RATE MOVEMENTS ReVal relies on repeated sampling of actual historical rate movements over long periods to derive the most unbiased expectation of future rates. In PNCCM’s view, standard option valuation models rely on theoretical “risk-neutral” or “arbitrage-free” relative pricing approaches which can create unrealistic projections of future rate environments and can yield distorted results in the tax-exempt market. Many borrowers prefer historically-based approaches for projecting future interest rate environments. ReVal projects tax-exempt and U.S. Treasury (escrow yield) interest rate paths together using corresponding historical data from both markets, a key driver of savings for advance refunding scenarios. ReVal delivers customized solutions by allowing its inputs to include an issuer’s unique refunding savings criteria. Simulated future refundings failing to meet a given issuer’s criteria for savings are assigned a zero value, reflecting the issuer’s decision to wait for a better refunding result. Calculating Refunding Savings Across Future Interest Rate Paths ReVal utilizes its forecasting engine to evolve today’s SLGS and tax-exempt yield curves to each future “calculation date” (quarterly intervals until bond maturity); this is repeated at least 10,000 times resulting in as many potential future interest rate paths. For every individual path, a matched-maturity refunding analysis of the bond is simulated using the forecasted yield curves along that path at each calculation date. This results in at least 10,000 unique potential PV savings at each calculation date (subject to an issuer’s given refunding criteria). These are then averaged across all simulated interest rate paths to yield an “expected” PV savings from refunding, every quarter over the bond’s life. Lastly, PPVS is determined by identifying the quarter with the highest expected savings (in today’s dollars); this is our theoretical option value– the discounted expected payoff from optimally exercising a refunding option. REVAL YIELD CURVE EVOLUTION — UST 3-YEAR HORIZON (SAMPLING OF 100 CURVES) PEAK PV SAVINGS (BASED UPON HISTORICAL & MMD PRICING) For Each Valuation Date, Present Value Savings are Calculated for at Least 10,000 Interest Rate Simulations. OPTIMAL PV SAVINGS Example: 5% Coupon Bond With March 2026 Maturity - Callable Sept. 2021 at Par While current PV savings in this example are approximately 6.6%, potential savings (PPVS) exceed 10%. Exercising the refunding option today may be viewed as “inefficient” since it only captures 60% of the potential value of the refunding option. Peak savings occur just prior to the first call date in 2021. Consequently, an issuer must choose between certain savings today and the risk of waiting up to 5 years before the peak savings are projected to occur. Time value is an important measure of risk, as much can change with tax law, credit ratings, market access and an issuer’s outlook. An issuer must balance the known benefit of refunding savings today versus the potential for future risks to increase or decrease refunding savings in making the "go vs. no-go decision.” Using ReVal, issuers will be able to utilize a realistic methodology of present value savings today versus peak present value savings. Please feel free to call Kerry Rudy at 312-338-5270 if you would like PNC Capital Markets LLC to evaluate the efficiency of advance refunding fixed rate tax-exempt bonds. Kerry Rudy Managing Director, Group Head Not-For-Profit (NFP) Healthcare, PNC kerry.rudy@pnc.com Changes Ahead for LIBOR: What Comes Next? by Kyle Patino Reinventing the Patient Experience from the Start By Marlowe Dazley Healthcare Matters Newsletter Read the latest edition of our Healthcare Matters Newsletter to get key takeaways on healthcare industry trends and updates on how organizations are reacting to the ever-changing landscape. Solutions for Healthcare Providers & Payers PNC Healthcare offers a fully integrated and customizable suite of financial tools, solutions, and advisory services to help providers and payers maximize working capital, streamline administrative processes, mitigate financial risk and access capital for investment growth. Visit PNC Healthcare » Ideas, Insights & Solutions Make informed decisions and maximize your business with perspectives on leading financial issues from PNC experts. 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__label__wiki	0.837242	0.837242	So far, voters are not convinced Romney will do a better job of shoring up the economy. \| REUTERS Mitt not breaking through in Iowa By JENNIFER JACOBS - DES MOINES REGISTER The election is all about an economy that Iowa voters think President Barack Obama has done too little to fix. A Des Moines Register Iowa Poll shows Obama is ahead in 49 percent to 45 percent. But if Mitt Romney can convince voters that he truly knows how to doctor the nation’s ailing economy, the GOP presidential candidate can still put Iowa in his pocket, political analysts say. Half of Iowa adults disapprove of the job the Democratic president is doing on the economy, an issue that 59 percent of likely voters there rank as one of the most important, the poll found. Romney has built his campaign on the argument that his business knowledge, gained in building the private equity firm Bain Capital, equips him better than Obama to create jobs. Likely Iowa voters agree by a hefty 25 percentage points that the Republican nominee would better care for the needs of businesses. But so far, they’re not convinced Romney will do a better job of shoring up the economy. He trails slightly — 47 percent to 46 percent — in voters’ perception of who would be better to fix the economy. “The numbers are striking — that’s his opportunity that he’s not cashed in on,” said Register pollster J. Ann Selzer. “It’s just a huge opportunity.” The news from battleground Iowa, where six electoral votes are a vital puzzle piece in the journey to 270, means there’s even more pressure on Romney to make a slam-dunk case for his economic prowess during three presidential debates this fall. In the first debate, on Wednesday, three of six segments will focus on the economy. Republican strategist Alex Castellanos said, “Romney does not have to prove Obama is doing a bad job on the economy. Voters already believe that. They want a door out of the room. They want to know if Romney has a new idea.” The poll, a Register exclusive since 1943, was conducted Sept. 23-26 by Selzer & Co. of Des Moines. It surveyed 800 Iowa adults, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points. Election questions were asked of 650 likely voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 percentage points. Another noteworthy finding: Although Iowa’s likely voters give Obama the nod at the top of the ticket, a strong majority believe Romney’s running mate, budget-and-deficit repairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), is an asset. More likely voters think Vice President Joe Biden is a liability rather than a lift to the ticket. Most voters have locked in their presidential choice Thirty-seven days from Election Day, Iowa has few undecided voters left — just 2 percent. But 10 percent of likely voters say they could still change their minds. Of that group, more than half are independent voters. “The 10 percent persuadable could change the race,” Democratic strategist Celinda Lake said. As federal debt grows; gridlock confounds Congress; trouble spots heat up around the world; and joblessness remains high, Iowans are feeling more optimistic. And for the first time in three years, Obama’s job approval in Iowa is above water. Seven months ago, Iowa was a trouble spot for Obama. More Iowa adults, 48 percent, disapproved of the job he was doing as president than approved, 46 percent. In hypothetical head-to-head matchups in mid-February, Obama trailed a trio of GOP candidates, including Romney, in the wake of intensive Republican messaging throughout the caucuses. Obama has mounted a vigorous counterattack: Ten days of campaigning in Iowa this year, 67 campaign offices opened, a successful Democratic convention and more than $13 million in TV ads there. The president’s job approval is nowhere close to his Iowa high of 68 percent shortly after he took office. But he has crossed a symbolic point crucial for reelection: More Iowans think he’s doing a good job as president, 51 percent, than a bad job, 47 percent. Iowans feel better about the nation’s path Most Iowans, 54 percent, continue to believe the nation is on the wrong track, the poll found. But the share of those who think the country is going in the right direction has increased by 10 percentage points since February. “When 10 percent more people think the country is headed in the right direction, that’s 10 percent less who feel the need for a change,” Castellanos said. It’s a big uptick, from 30 percent to 40 percent, even though the economy has remained sluggish. The government released revised growth statistics last week, downgrading second quarter growth from 1.7 percent to 1.3 percent. “I would credit it to the return of Dr. Feelgood: Bill Clinton,” Castellanos said, referring to the former president’s Democratic convention speech and the TV ad featuring Clinton that Obama has run in Iowa since then. “Clinton’s ‘laying on of hands’ reminds voters of happier and more prosperous times,” Castellanos said. Strategists said there’s still wiggle room for attitudes about the economy to change. Two monthly jobs reports remain before Election Day and four debates — three presidential and one vice presidential. The fact that Iowans’ optimism has shifted so much since February signals how much voters can be moved, strategists said. Independents offer an opening for Romney Obama leads Romney by 6 percentage points or more in voters’ perceptions of his ability to determine the future of Medicare, health care and tax policy and to handle relations with other countries as well as military engagement in Afghanistan and tension in the Middle East. Among all Iowans, 50 percent approve of Obama’s work on relations with other countries, but he has ticked down a couple of points since February, possibly tied to unrest in Libya or his positions on Israeli-Palestinian relations. Meanwhile, he’s upside down on his job approval on health care and the economy. Health care reform is not helping him, but perceptions have improved since February. Opinions about his handling of the economy have also improved, up 7 percentage points since February to 45 percent. Those gains helped push him to positive territory in overall job approval. “If this is a referendum, you now have a majority who like him and think he’s doing a good job,” Lake said. Romney’s big issue advantage: He has opened an 11-percentage-point lead in perceptions of his ability to reduce the federal deficit, one of the most important issues to 27 percent of likely voters and ranking third behind health care, which is at 31 percent. The economy leads the list by far at 59 percent. “Romney failed to make this about the deficit,” Lake said. But among independent voters, Romney has a 5-percentage-point lead on the economy and a 12-percentage-point lead on the deficit. If he can continue to drive that message, there’s an opportunity to shake loose persuadable independents, strategists said. The Obama campaign is heavily focused on early voting, which began in Iowa last week. Its goal is to build a margin before Election Day, when Republicans tend to turn out more heavily than Democrats, strategists said. Some political experts have already switched Iowa from tossup to leans Democratic. Obama himself sounded bullish about Iowa and reelection when he told the Register in an interview last week that his victory would send “a clear message” to Republicans about the direction Americans want to take. Jennifer Jacobs writes for the Des Moines Register, which is partnering with POLITICO to cover the 2012 presidential elections. Celinda Lake Iowa 2012 Des Moines Register Alex Castellanos	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line1993
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__label__wiki	0.698538	0.698538	PHOTO GALLERY: First look inside Timezone Springfield Hamish, Benny, Rebecca and Tony Clough at Timezone Springfield November 14. Lachlan Mcivor TIMEZONE has certainly proven to be a welcome addition to Springfield, with people flocking to the booming area’s new “entertainment playground.” It has been a busy couple of days at the new 1200 sqm entertainment hub since it opened at the Orion shopping centre on Friday. With more than 80 amusement games, mini-bowling, bumper cars, laser tag, a dedicated ‘party room’ and more, there is plenty on offer to keep visitors entertained. Timezone and Zone Bowling Australia general manager Kane Fong said the site was purpose built for Timezone. “It was not an existing site,” he said. “The mix of attractions have been formulated especially for the Orion Springfield site.” Under current COVID restrictions, which allows one person per four sqm, 220 people can be in the venue at any one time. There are about 45 people employed at the new Timezone but Mr Fong said all positions have been filled at this point. To celebrated the opening, customers can get $80 of gameplay credit for $50 until November 29. Read more stories by Lachlan McIvor here.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2001
__label__wiki	0.515287	0.515287	The 5th Annual Rahway International Film Festival (going foward as BIG DREAMS & SILVER SCREENS) returned on September 22-24, 2017! This year, the 5th Annual Rahway International Film Festival, a Big Dreams & Silver Screens production, called a new venue home, the James Ward Mansion in Westfield, NJ on September 22-24, 2017! Who doesn't want to celebrate in a mansion? Click here for a festival recap and winners. Click here to read our Director's Statement regarding the move to Westfield, NJ and our rebrand as Big Dreams & Silver Screens. Follow us on social media for photos and videos of the event RIFF 2017 Info BDSS Youth Festival RIFF 2016 Recap RIFF Women in Film RIFF Now Part of Big Dreams & Silver Screens Inc. Our 5th year brings more exciting new progress for RIFF as we are now officially a program of Big Dreams & Silver Screens Inc., a Non-Profit Corporation, 501(c)3 in the state of New Jersey! You will start to see that name a lot more often, but don't worry - we are still run by the very same dedicated team! If you'd like to learn more about the programs we intend to add under the umbrella of Big Dreams & Silver Screens, visit the website here. Follow BDSS on social media for more updates! Click here to read our Director's Statement regarding the move and rebrand. Big Dreams & Silver Screens Youth Festival (Formerly Rahway Film Festival Jr.) Big Dreams & Silver Screens Youth Festival, formerly “Rahway Film Festival Junior” is dedicated to showcasing the filmmaking talents of New Jersey students in grades 3 through 12. In our 2nd season, Big Dreams & Silver Screens Youth Fest took place on June 3, 2017 at 2pm-4pm at Patria Latin Bistro in Rahway, NJ. We presented 20 impressive films by NJ students across the state. Click here for more info and photos from this year's event. LAST YEAR'S RAHWAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2016 The Fourth Annual Rahway International Film Festival returned on October 21-23, 2016 at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts. The film lineup consisted of 12 feature length films and 50 short films by filmmakers from around the world spanning 15 different countries as well as local filmmakers right here in New Jersey. There were also "Brunch & Learn" Seminars, Networking Hours, and After-Parties. We ended the weekend with a Women in Film Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony honoring Dena Seidel. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for photos and videos of what took place at RIFF 2016! RIFF 2016 \| Festival Directors Credit: Alex Stross, 2016 RIFF 2016 \| Opening Night RIFF 2016 \| Red Carpet RIFF 2016 \| Catered Cocktail Hour Credit: Dale Clark of Peacemaker Photography, 2016 RIFF 2016 \| Lobby RIFF 2016 \| Volunteers RIFF 2016 \| Winners RIFF 2016 \| After Party Credit: Stacy Ignacio, 2016 CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS The Inaugural Rahway Film Festival Jr. Showcased on May 21, 2016! We held the Inaugural Rahway Film Festival Junior on May 21, 2016 showcasing films by New Jersey students in Grades 3-12. We hosted an afternoon of short films ranging from animation to music video to comedy to drama. There was a Q&A session with the student filmmakers afterwards, followed by a brief catered reception. For a recap, photos, film lineup, and winners, click here. RAHWAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 The Third Annual Rahway International Film Festival returned on August 28-30, 2015 at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts. This year’s lineup was full of brilliant independent films by filmmakers from around the world spanning 12 different countries as well as by local filmmakers right here in New Jersey. A highlight of this year’s festival was the introduction of feature length films in addition to short films, plus a special Saturday night outdoor screening. Check out Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for more photos, videos, and posts. 10% of all ticket sales were donated to the charities: Rahway International Film Festival The 3rd Annual Rahway International Film Festival took place t the Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts on August 28 - August 30, 2015. Photo Credit: Dennis Comella 2015 Hamilton Stage Lobby The 3rd Annual Rahway International Film Festival took place at the Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts on August 28 - August 30, 2015. Photo Credit: Gregory M. Brown, 2015 Festival Directors Founder & Festival Director Gina Marie Rodriguez and Assistant Festival Director Stacy Ignacio kicked off the festival weekend. Photo Credit: Alexander Stross, 2015 Opening Night Gala Friday's Opening Night sold out to over 200 audience members in attendance. Filmmakers Q&A The cast & crew of Opening Night's "28 Minute Epic" and "Only Wanna Party" with moderator Mahogany Reynolds. The crew of feature documentary "Lords of BSV" with moderator Mahogany Reynolds. Photo Credit: Dennis Comella, 2015 Filmmaking Seminars Rahway International Film Festival offered four filmmaking seminars all led by leading local filmmakers in the industry. Photo Credit: Dale M. Clarke, 2015 Red Carpet Awards Ceremony "28 Minute Epic" won the Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film. For more award winners, click the link below. "The Joke's On You" won the Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film, and "Lords of BSV" won Best Feature Documentary. For more award winners, click the link below. "Girl Fight: A Muay Thai Story" won Best Editing in a Feature Film. For more award winners, click the link below. "My Fight at 50" won Best Short Documentary. For more award winners, click the link below. "Dreams of You & Me" won Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film. For more award winners, click the link below.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2005
__label__wiki	0.548075	0.548075	Read the latest magazine Below Rail Infrastructure Rolling Stock & Rail Vehicle Design Safety, Standards & Regulation Signalling & Communications Rail Supply Workforce, Certification & Training Major Projects & Infrastructure Plant, Machinery & Equipment Rollingstock & Manufacturing Track & Civil Construction Rail Directory AusRAIL, Digitalisation, Operations & Maintenance, Rollingstock & Manufacturing, Track & Civil Construction Getting it right, together: The next steps of the Project i-Trace journey Connor Pearce December 1, 2020, 2:30 pm November 30, 2020 With organisations across the rail industry moving ahead in their Project i-TRACE journey, now is not the time to be left behind. If 2019 was the year to get on board, and 2020 was the year to get moving, by 2021 the train has clearly departed the Project i-TRACE station. The project to introduce barcodes across the rail industry has already taken significant steps, with some operators now including GS1 compliance in new contracts and contract extensions with existing suppliers. The Project i-TRACE journey is broken up into several stations. So far, businesses should have progressed through the first four; project overview, rail guideline, supplier workshop, and business case. “Suppliers to the rail industry should now have left station 5: join GS1 so they can start assigning globally unique identifiers to parts, components, and assets,” said Michiel Ruighaver, senior account manager – freight, logistics and industrial sectors at GS1. While all members of the rail industry will be on their individual Project i-TRACE journey, they are not alone. An array of online resources is available through the GS1 website, including free webinars, self-paced video tutorials, and dedicated rail industry training sessions. In addition, GS1 staff are there to assist along the way. All these tools are there for suppliers to meet the requirements of operators who are increasingly encouraging if not mandating compliance with GS1. At a recent webinar, operators from around Australia outlined their expectations when it came to supplier compliance. Tony Anetts, associate director supply chain at Sydney Trains, put it most definitively, highlighting that, “We are not going to enter into a contract or an extension of a contract if you are not on the i-TRACE journey. As much as we can, we are going to find someone who is going to play in this space because it is our future.” The message from other operators was also clear, with organisations such as V/Line having brought their warehouses and depots in line with Project i-TRACE compliant barcodes and identification throughout. For major operators, the opportunity to achieve end to end traceability offered by barcodes with unique identifiers is essential. Not only does the GS1 process standardise data between suppliers, contractors, operators, and others, but it enables operators to move towards the digitalisation of the rail industry. With over $100 billion being invested in rail over the next 10 years, operators have indicated it is crucial to get everyone on the same page from the start and set up the industry for future success. Transformational changes are not going to be possible without barcoding. Laying the building blocks of barcoding on the materials being put in place over the next 10 years sets the industry up well for benefits in the future years. Ruighaver concurred, noting that barcodes provide a baseline for future industry developments. “The unique identification of parts, components and assets is the foundation for improved inventory management, predictive maintenance, asset management and traceability. Operators are relying on manufacturers to mark their parts and components with GS1 globally unique identification at the time of manufacture,” he said. The benefits of moving forward on this process will also flow through to suppliers. The open nature of the GS1 standards means that investment now is future proofed, with suppliers not locked into a particular type of technology. In addition, with GS1 being a global standard recognised by ISO, suppliers that sell products into multiple industries will have their unique identifiers recognised across their customer-base and throughout the supply chain. For example, a major steel manufacturer which supplies to a rail clip manufacturer both implemented GS1 standards on their products. Now, instead of following manual or paper-based processes, material identification is digitised and automated to track and trace product efficiently, saving time and money. With the next stages of the Project i-TRACE journey involving decisions on matching virtual data to physical products, suppliers can be assured that there is a solution that will suit them. “The manufacturers of parts, components and assets are best suited to determine what data should be encoded into the barcodes to support their customers across the supply chain,” said Ruighaver. “For example, a manufacturer of a weld kit needs to not only identify the item but also encode the expiry date as this is critical information for their customers. A manufacturer of a rail spike would not encode an expiry date on the box but would encode the batch it belongs to, in the event of a possible recall.” Those taking the next steps on their Project i-TRACE journey can also know that the standards have been globally tried and tested, and is business as usual practice in fields such as retail, healthcare, and transport. “GS1 has been assisting industries for over 45 years to improve business and supply chain processes across many industries,” said Ruighaver. “Subsequently, the rail industry benefits from the experience of other industries and can use what has already been developed and hit the ground running. No need to re-invent the wheel.” Barcodes will enable traceability and the further digitalisation of rail. barcodesdigitalisationGS1Michiel RuighaverProject i-TRACESydney TrainsTony AnettsV/Line Real time interchange data displayed during Sydney Harbour Bridge shutdown VLocity fleet celebrates service milestone as fleet continues to expand New deck successfully installed on Sydney Harbour Bridge Roll out of New Intercity Fleet delayed until 2021 Melbourne airport rail link no longer up in the air Tracklaying underway on Carmichael Rail Network First tunnel boring machine arrives at future State Library Station North East Rail Line upgrade finished ahead of schedule About Rail Express Rail Express is Australia’s authoritative business to business rail publication. 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__label__wiki	0.935252	0.935252	Intal, McMorrow shine as Barako Bull holds off NLEX May 6, 2015 8:47 PM PHT Naveen Ganglani TAGUM CITY, Philippines – Barako Bull Energy import Liam McMorrow and veteran JC Intal were both superb on Wednesday, May 6, leading their team past the NLEX Road Warriors, 101-96, on the second day of the PBA Governors’ Cup at the MOA Arena. Intal had his best game of the season, finishing with 24 points and 11 rebounds to go with 4 triples. It was the former Ateneo Blue Eagles star’s first double-double this season and his highest scoring output in 5 years. McMorrow, the team’s 7-foot-2 recruit who played in the NBA D-League, registered 33 points on 11-of-14 shooting and 22 rebounds. The Energy originally hoped for Solomon Alabi to return after a successful Commissioner’s Cup campaign, but the former NBA player opted to stay home due to personal reasons. Nonetheless, the team’s new import performed well in his debut. “We brought in Solomon Alabi because of his rebounding and shot-blocking skills. We got Liam because we want it to be balanced: not only our rebounding but also our offense,” said head coach Koy Banal, whose team was eliminated in last conference’s quarterfinals. “Both of them have energy and it rubs off on our locals.” Clearly, it did on Wednesday. Besides Intal, returning Energy forward Dylan Ababou, who was acquired on a trade with Ginebra, scored 16 points off the bench and shot 54% from the field. Barako shot just 39% from the floor, but was dominant on the boards where they out-rebounded the Road Warriors, 62-43. “Everybody stayed in the game,” said Banal, who shared that he was inspired by John Maxwell: “that positive attitude creates positive results.” “Everybody stayed positive,” he said. It was a one-point contest with 2:42 left in the game before a pair of charities by McMorrow put his team up three. After a missed triple by Jonas Villanueva, Intal hit a clutch jumper to put his club ahead 97-92. NLEX then went a stretch where Asi Taulava, import Kwame Alexander, and KG Canaleta all missed shots. With 1:20 to go, McMorrow hit another basket to put his team up seven. The pesky Road Warriors didn’t go away easily, as they came off a time-out and hit two straight baskets to make it a one-possession game. But with 13 ticks remaining, McMorrow corralled a crucial offensive board, nailed a put-back, and delivered his team the win. Alexander had 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for NLEX, who was led by Syrian Michel Madanly, their Asian import, who had 26 points in his debut. Mark Cardona led the locals with 11 markers. BARAKO BULL (101) - McMorrow 33, Intal 24, Ababou 16, Lastimosa 6, Garcia 5, Lanete 5, Maierhofer 5, Yeo 3, Hubalde 3, Wilson 1, Pascual 0, Chua 0. NLEX (96) - Madanly 26, Alexander 16, Cardona 11, Villanueva J. 10, Canaleta 9, Villanueva E. 6, Lingganay 5, Taulava 5, Borboran 3, Ramos 3, Raymundo 2, Arboleda H. 0. Quarter Scoring: 29-19, 56-42, 70-70, 101-96 – Rappler.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2007
__label__wiki	0.956864	0.956864	Race for a cure EU drugs watchdog expects first application for COVID-19 vaccine in days FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine" sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe’s drugs watchdog said on Thursday it expects to receive the first application for conditional marketing approval for a COVID-19 vaccine “in the coming days”, the latest step towards making a shot available outside the United States. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) did not name the company it expects to file the application, but Pfizer Inc and BioNTEch are the most advanced in the regulatory process among the three companies that have published late-stage trial data for their vaccines. The companies applied on Nov. 20 for U.S. approval and the UK said it has asked its medical regulator to assess the vaccine for its suitability. Asked about its co-operation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it said in an email the agency may not be able to synchronise the decision making process with other international regulators. The EMA started a real-time review of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Oct. 6 to speed up the process of approving a successful vaccine in the bloc, by allowing researchers to submit findings in real time, without waiting for studies to conclude. Reporting by Francesco Guarascio in Brussels; Writing by Josephine Mason in London; Editing by David Goodman and David Evans	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2015
__label__wiki	0.939306	0.939306	Hartford Dispensary takes Torrington to court for methadone clinic denial Police: Man made bomb threat during disturbance at restaurant Ricky Campbell Nov. 29, 2012 Updated: Aug. 28, 2017 1:14 p.m. LITCHFIELD >> Because of a perceived "classic case of NIMBY-ism," the city of Torrington has brought legal implications upon itself, as legal counsel representing nonprofit Hartford Dispensary filed an appeal Thursday in Litchfield Superior Court, claiming the city wrongfully denied a zoning application that would change a Boy Scout lodge into a methadone clinic. The 14-page document, filed with the Litchfield Judicial District, claims the city and its zoning officials violated the U.S. Constitution's American Disabilities Act by discriminating against people with recognized disabilities, such as opiate addicts seeking treatment. The Equal Protection clause in the 14th amendment, the complaint states, was also violated and "is based upon irrational prejudices against and perceptions of methadone patients and is not rationally related to a legitimate government interest." The suit says zoning officials conducted a "classic case of NIMBY-ism: Not In My Back Yard" when it voted down Hartford Dispensary's application on Nov. 14 by a 4-1 vote. During that hearing, the lone dissenter, commissioner Paul Summers, warned his fellow board members of American Disability Act lawsuits and asked the commission to seek further input. At the board's side was attorney Kenneth R. Slater, Jr., who, as employed by Hartford-based Halloran & Sage, LLP, told the commissioners that his legal opinion was "at their disposal." Hartford Dispensary's appeal doesn't come as much of a surprise: Counsel representing the nonprofit told media outlets, including this publication, that an appeal would be filed and a lawsuit, if necessary. Diane Whitney, the attorney who sat through all of Torrington Planning and Zoning Commission's meetings, said she was "very disappointed" in the board's decision. Hartford Dispensary appeal	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2022
__label__wiki	0.532438	0.532438	From A-T to ZZ at Rock Hall Ceremony Audio-Technica supplied over 50 mics to capture the audio for the 27th annual induction ceremony, which took place at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, OH, including for ZZ Top's Dusty Hill. Dusty Hill of ZZ Top, performing at the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with Audio-Technica’s Artist Elite 5000 Series Wireless Systems and AEW-T5400 handheld microphone/transmitter. Cleveland, OH (April 24, 2012)—Audio-Technica supplied over 50 mics to capture the audio for the 27th annual induction ceremony, which took place at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, OH. Inductees included Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Donovan, Laura Nyro, The Small Faces/Faces, Beastie Boys, The Crickets, The Famous Flames, The Midnighters, The Comets, The Blue Caps and The Miracles. Freddie King received the Early Influence distinction. Non-performing honorees included Don Kirshner, Cosimo Matassa, Tom Dowd and Glyn Johns. The show will be broadcast on HBO on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Audio-Technica’s Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF Wireless System was used with the AEW-T5400 handheld microphone/transmitter for frontline vocals on performances by Sara Bareilles, Joe Bonamassa, Donovan, Dusty Hill, Kid Rock, Freddie King, Ledisi, Darlene Love, Travie McCoy, John Mellencamp and house bandleader Paul Shaffer. The backline mic complement of A-T wired microphones included AE2500 dual-element instrument microphone; AE3000 cardioid condenser instrument microphone; ATM450 cardioid condenser instrument microphone; AT4050ST stereo condenser microphone; AT4080 phantom-powered bi-directional ribbon microphone; AE5400 cardioid condenser handheld microphone; and AT4054 handheld cardioid condenser microphone. Remote recording specialists M3 (Music Mix Mobile), the company responsible for both recording the program and mixing the show for broadcast, used its Eclipse remote truck with John Harris as Audio Coordinator and Music Mixer, mixing the event’s audio onsite and assigning all the inputs and microphones for the event. Joel Singer served as Audio Truck Engineer-in-Charge. New York-based Firehouse Productions provided the P.A. Dave Natale served as FOH mixer, and Firehouse Productions’ Simon Welch was monitor mixer. www.audio-technica.com Rock Lives in (and around) the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC Heil Sound Marks 5 Years in Rock Hall A-T Mics Roll for R’n’R Hall of Fame A-T Rocks Hall of Fame Red Rock Rock n’ Rolls with VUE From the R&R Hall of Fame to the Emmys Hard Rock Producer/Engineer Martin Birch, Dead at 71 A&H Marks 30 Years of Chinese Rock	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2023
__label__cc	0.575215	0.424785	Fujinon To introduce NEW 3D Lenses WITH SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL SYSTEM AT NAB 2010 Scott Gentry WAYNE, N.J., March 30, 2010 – Fujinon, Inc., a major manufacturer and distributor of optics and lens assemblies for the digital cinema, broadcast, and industrial markets, will introduce six new lenses in conjunction with its 3D Synchronous Control System for 3D production at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 12-15 (Booth C7425). The new lenses feature very high optical and mechanical specifications, along with precise zoom and focus servos. “3D is the hot topic at NAB this year, and it’s being pursued by more and more filmmakers,” said Hank Hayashi, President and CEO, Fujinon, Inc. “With our new Synchronous Control System and 3D lenses for HD and SD projects, Fujinon can provide optimal image quality for this newly invigorated shooting style.” Lenses that are to be used in tandem for 3D productions must share the same focal length – and during shooting, they must also match zoom and focus position. The Fujinon 3D Synchronous Control System includes the ERD-10A-D01 Zoom controller and HJ-303A-06A Synchronizer/Focus controller, plus two SA-206H cables that provide the interface between the 3D controllers and lenses. The system synchronizes the left and right lenses so zoom and focus accurately move in unison. Four new B4 mount lenses are designed for 3D HD productions. The HA23X7.6BEZD-T5DD offers a 23X zoom with a focal length of 7.6-175mm (15.2-350mm with 2X extender). The HA16X6.3BEZD-T5DD offers a 16X zoom with a focal length of 6.3-101mm (12.6-202mm with 2X extender). The HA18x7.6BEZD-T5DD offers a 18X zoom with a focal length of 7.6-137mm (15.2-274mm with 2X extender). A fourth HD lens, the HAs18X7.6 3BZD-T5DD, is an 18X zoom with a focal length of 7.6-137mm with no 2X extender. All four lenses include Fujinon’s Inner Focus, Zoom Limit, and Quick Zoom features, with an optional 16-bit encoder. Fujinon is also offering two extended definition 3D lenses . The A4X7.5BMD-DNL features a 4X zoom with a focal length of 7.5-30mm, while the A8X12BMD-DNL features a 8X zoom with a focal length of 12-96mm. Both broadcast quality lenses include a B4 mount. For optimal usability, these lenses may be used with Fujinon’s 3D Synchronous Control System or third-party controllers for simultaneous zoom and focus control. All 3D products are available for delivery. Serif relaunches Covid-19 support with 90-day free trial of its apps Serif just announced that an extended free trial of Affinity apps and a 50% discount on purchases are being... Cartoni UV-C Boxer neutralizes Covid-19 in 3 minutes An independent study published recently confirms that the Cartoni UV-C Boxer is the first device specially designed for the... Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a pro-grade camera system Videographers are going to love this: for the first time on a Galaxy smartphone, you can shoot in 4K... Canon’s invitation: use our satellite to “shoot” your own photos of Earth With roughly the size of a wine barrel, Canon’s the CE-SAT-1 satellite has an invitation for photographers: discover how...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2024
__label__wiki	0.818942	0.818942	Australian eHealth New Zealand eHealth Asia Pacific Health IT Pulse+IT website access Pulse+IT eNewsletter service Contributing to Pulse+IT AMA president Tony Bartone to champion general practice as election nears Written by Kate McDonald on 28 May 2018 . Former AMA Victoria president Tony Bartone has been elected president of the national body, promising to fight for better ways of funding general practice and ensuring healthcare is centre stage in the coming federal election. Dr Bartone, a Melbourne GP, said the election of a GP president would send a powerful message to government, which he said had underfunded general practice for the last decade. “General practice has been systematically starved of funding, putting at risk its very survival,” Dr Bartone said. “The AMA, under my leadership, has the solutions. A GP president will send a message. “Our health minister needs to understand the time for rhetoric is over. Our patience is wearing thin. We need to see crucial positive actions now. We will have a federal election in the next year, and I am ready for any early election call.” He said GPs could do much more to help the entire health system if given the tools, the resources and the appropriate funding. This includes funding for the non face-to-face work that GPs do, and for initiatives such as the My Health Record and telehealth. He said he was on the record as having called the 55 cent rebate increase this July, after six years in which the rebate was frozen, as “insulting”. “That is not going to reflect the need of general practice to reverse the targeted cuts and disinvestment over the last decade or so,” he said. “I said that we need significant targeted funding. I don’t think it’s going to be through rebates only. “It’s going to look along rewarding our effort for work that’s not face-to-face that occurs daily in our practices. It’s going to look at rewarding effort that is about red tape, that rewards quality, and ensuring that we continue that long-term relationship with our patients. “It’s going to look like rewarding the time taken to prepare, and structure, and curate a very strong and detailed health record that will become the premise of My Health Record, in terms of that digital strategy that will save lives around the nation. “It’s going to look at ensuring that we increase access to quality GPs attending aged care facilities, and it’s going to ensure that there are telehealth item numbers across our country to reward non face-to-face contact with our general practice population.” He said a Medicare rebate for telehealth would be on the agenda for his first meeting with the health minister, and that the AMA's Council of General Practice was already working on a significant, multi-point plan to put to the minister. “None of those proposals will cost that much in net terms,” he said. “All of those proposals that I’ve just highlighted are going to save lives, are going to save resources, are going to save duplication. That is where the cost benefit analysis ... it’s a zero-sum game if we look at the downstream effects of those costs.” In addition to issues such as training the medical workforce, the mental health of doctors, pressure on public hospitals and the lack of affordability of private health insurance, Dr Bartone said he had a particular interest in aged care. “Our elderly population and access to quality aged care facilities and appropriate home care at the right time, at the right place. That is a fundamental issue that will really be always percolating through my time in the two years ahead. “My general practice is full of patients over the age of 70. Most of them can’t speak English as their first language. They are frail. They have multiple diseases, multiple co-morbidities. They’ve worked hard for decades in Australia, making it the country it is, and now they rely on the care of their GP to keep them well. And that is ultimately the reason why I’m here today.” Dr Bartone and his vice president Chris Zappala, who is also a GP, will serve a two-year term. AMA rejects link between PCEHR meaningful use and ePIP Posted in Movers and shakers Tags: AMA, Tony Bartone You need to log in to post comments. If you don't have a Pulse+IT website account, click here to subscribe. Sign up for Pulse+IT eNewsletters Sign up for Pulse+IT website access Sign up for Pulse+IT news New name and new board for telehealth society HL7 NZ elects new board, signs MOU with HISO Wendy Chapman, Monica Trujillo appointed to AIDH board Stella Ward, David Leach join Celo advisory board Yvette D'Ath new Queensland health minister Website subscriber login If you have a Pulse+IT website account, you can sign in here to view the subscriber-only content on this site. Copyright © 2020 Pulse+IT Magazine No content published on this website can be reproduced by any person for any reason without the prior written permission of the publisher.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2025
__label__cc	0.573294	0.426706	Home A & E Review: Ásgeir at The State Room Review: Ásgeir at The State Room Heather Wardle Photos by Thomas Mabey After purchasing my gin and tonic from some of the friendliest bar tenders I’ve ever encountered, I entered the intimate venue for the first time. The soft flicker of imitation candle light provided a cozy feel in the modest room. The State Room proved to be the perfect venue to experience Ásgeir and allowed you to feel every resonating rumble of the bass drum. The show opened with Ethan Gruska, a singer songwriter from California, who started the night off right with his sweet voice and acoustic sound that left behind a soft feeling of melancholy. After a brief intermission, Ásgeir entered the stage to a loud applause. Among the blue and red lights of The State Room, the melodic sounds of soothed the crowd as they swayed in a syncopated wave. His smooth voice filled the intimate venue with beautiful lyrics flowing through the oceanic music provided by his band. He said barely more than “thank you” between songs and, instead, kept the music pouring out into the crowd of mesmerized people. I had never seen Ásgeir perform before, and this concert proved to be more than I had anticipated. I couldn’t help but sway along with the crowd as they sang along to songs I had never heard before (with a couple exceptions). His show finished off with an encore, coming back to sing two more songs, “Stardust” and “Torrent,” and only saying “thank you, this is the last song” before finishing the show and bowing with his band before the applauding crowd. I highly recommend seeing Ásgeir if you have the chance, his US tour finishes up in Austin, Texas on October 7. You can find more tour dates and his album, Afterglow, here. Tickets for Online Sundance Film Festival on Sale Now Find Fantasies at Evermore Park Chosen Creative Shows us the Power of the Pen	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2028
__label__wiki	0.609643	0.609643	Home Eat & Drink Seeds of the New Native American Cuisine in Provo Seeds of the New Native American Cuisine in Provo Mary Brown Malouf Black Sheep embraces its heritage in contemporary cuisine. Culture is kept alive through food, customs and ritual. The famous “melting pot” of the United States’ blended cultures is an unusually apt metaphor, because as English, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Chinese and other people from around the globe came to this country, they held onto and passed down their foodways to preserve a connection to their origins and to each other. In light of that metaphor, that we know so little about the culinary culture that was here before colonialism seems, to use the parlance of our time, sad. But face it: Much of the early history of this country is about the government’s attempt to obliterate Native American culture—ritual, religion, family and food. So even though we have chefs who are experts in Korean, Russian, Lebanese and Polynesian cuisines, very few even think about Native American cuisine, or even know if there was one. Which is odd, because products native to America like corn, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes and chocolate have been interwoven into global cuisines for centuries. Whites uprooted Native Americans from their ancestral lands, forced them to forget their language and replaced harvested foodstuffs with U.S. military rations—all destructive to traditional foodways. Plus, of course, there was never a single Native American cuisine anymore than there’s a single Italian cuisine. All this to welcome the chefs, cooks and historians who are now recovering indigenous cuisine. Chef Walter Whitewater (Diné, born in Arizona) and food scholar Lois Frank founded Red Mesa in Santa Fe to showcase Native American foods. Here in Utah, Black Sheep owner Bleu Adams and her brother, Chef Mark Daniel Mason, have started easing more Native American dishes onto their Provo restaurant’s menu and the menu at Black Sheep at Epic Brewing in Sugarhouse. “We have to move slowly,” says Adams, whose mother is an artist and Native American activist. (A team from Black Sheep travelled to North Dakota to support the Standing Rock protest.) “This is a conservative town and we need to teach as we go.” Black Sheep serves a contemporary mix of cuisines with Southwestern and Native American touches—posole in the ramen, smoked salt on the caprese salad, blue-corn grits and cotija with the shrimp. One or all of the New World’s “three sisters,” corn, beans and squash, are prevalent throughout the menu; burgers are made with bison and nanniskadii, aka Navajo flatbread, is a side option. The hog-jowl tacos in blue corn tortillas are a favorite and, of course, everyone loves Navajo tacos, braised green chile pork or red chile beef on Navajo fry bread—a food that is controversial among Native American chefs. Theirs is a culinary history that includes a lot of dire hunger. “When you have enough to eat, then you can worry about how it tastes,” says Adams. Fry bread was invented by Navajo mothers desperate to feed their families on the Long Walk in the 19th century, when the government forced Native Americans to leave their home in Arizona and relocate to New Mexico. Consequently, fry bread is seen by many Native American chefs as a symbol of oppression. It’s made of white flour, sugar and lard—white man’s food. Bleu Adams disagrees. She sees fry bread as an example of Native American adaptability. “We’re still adapting,” she says, citing her work on IndigeHub, a business incubator in Window Rock that will supply computers, printers, workspaces and seminars to foster entrepreneurs on the reservation. Mark Daniel Mason Chef Mark Daniel Mason grew up passionate about cooking. At Black Sheep, he and his sister Bleu Adams work to highlight their take on Native American cuisine. Mason recently did a stage at Alinea in Chicago—clearly, he’s interested in fusing the cuisine of his heritage with the spirit of the future. 19 N. University Ave, Provo, 801-607-2485 See more inside the 2017 May/June Issue. The Blue Boar Inn is Old, Old School Pie Fight: Hand Pies With Some Power	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2029
__label__cc	0.570568	0.429432	Last updated: July 10th, 2020 at 18:48 UTC+01:00 Galaxy A51 5G is Samsung’s best gaming mid-ranger but there’s one issue We have discussed previously how Samsung’s 2020 Galaxy A series pushes the envelope on affordable phones. The Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A41 and the Galaxy A51 LTE/5G are going to see the most interest from customers. Granted, there are other handsets in this year’s lineup, but these will cater to most customers. Samsung is offering something for everyone with the 2020 Galaxy A series. These four devices are particularly well-rounded. They offer specs that are comparable, and in some cases, better than their direct competitors. Samsung has also competitively priced these devices to make them more attainable. Mobile gaming has seen explosive growth in its popularity over the past decade. Now, most people are more interested in whether the device they’re thinking about buying can play their favorite game than perhaps anything else. Mid-range smartphones have to walk a tightrope as they have to balance both the customers’ expectations in this regard while also not burning a hole in their pocket. Of these four devices, the Galaxy A51 5G is undoubtedly the best for gaming. Samsung has made some meaningful changes to this device that has improved its performance in this area compared to the LTE variant. First and foremost, the Exynos 980 processor is more capable than the Exynos 9611. There’s also faster UFS2.1 storage which helps speed up things as well. The base variant has 6GB of RAM but you can get it with 8GB as well if you’d like things to be a bit more snappy. There’s no faulting the device’s 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display which is excellent. The intelligent use of the Infinity-O display has enabled Samsung to trim the bezels, which allows for a more immersive gaming experience. The punch hole is much smaller than what we’ve seen on the very first iterations of the Infinity-O display so it’s not an eyesore. There is one issue, though, that’s a bit of a nuisance. The single bottom-firing speaker is positioned in a way that you’ll unknowingly cover it with your finger when playing a game in landscape mode. Most games worth playing require you to have your phone in landscape mode so this isn’t an issue that you can avoid. We liked playing games on the device when we were reviewing it, but this is one issue that constantly irked us. It required a conscious effort to not place the finger at that place, which by the way, is where you’d naturally rest your finger when holding the phone like that. The most obvious workaround is to either use headphones. Fortunately, the Galaxy A51 5G does have a 3.5mm headphone jack. But with the headphones plugged in, you’ll also need to adjust how you rest your palm. Better yet, you could go completely wireless and use the Galaxy Buds+. With that out of the way, there’s little there that’s not to like about the Galaxy A51 5G. You get support for the next-gen network standard so you can take full advantage of 5G networks with a phone that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. As we pointed out in our Galaxy A51 5G review, the device is fully capable of powering the countless hours you’ll spend playing games like PUBG and Call of Duty and that too at their highest graphics settings. The speaker position just causes an inconvenience that can be easily avoided. Hopefully, Samsung will address this issue in the Galaxy A51 5G’s successor. Model: SM-A516N Display: 6.5 inch / 165.10 mm Super AMOLED Display First One UI 3.0 beta update is now out for the Galaxy A51 5G Mihai M.\|4 weeks The Mandalorian AR Experience is out now for select 5G Galaxy phones Mihai M.\|2 months Samsung TV Plus is now available on a dozen more Galaxy phone models Mihai M.\|2 months Latest Amazon deal shaves up to 20% off the Galaxy A51 / A71 5G price Mihai M.\|2 months	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2030
__label__cc	0.693441	0.306559	Home // College Savings 101 // Articles // Being Smart about Recommendation Letters Before Senior Year of High... Being Smart about Recommendation Letters Before Senior Year of High School http://www.savingforcollege.com/articles/being-smart-about-recommendation-letters-before-senior-year-of-high-school-816 by Lulu Curiel Founder and CEO of Ivy Advisors Beyond studying hard and participating in extracurricular activities, what is one of the most useful steps young students can take to improve their chances of getting into a top school? The answer lies in making connections. Your letters of recommendation are absolutely crucial. These letters are written by teachers, counselors, and sometimes even peers. They build a bridge from you to the school, often showing admissions officers what role you would assume on their campus. Universities pride themselves on having very unique student bodies with well-rounded individuals, and it's your job to show admissions officers every aspect of your personality and life story. Your letters of recommendation should reveal personal traits that test scores and grades cannot. However, as you're not allowed to view these letters before turning them in, it's imperative to make strong connections with select individuals from a young age. Don't wait until your senior year to start thinking about who you want to write your recommendation letters. So what's the best way to familiarize yourself with your future advocates? How can you best display your personality in a memorable way without being overbearing? RELATED: Tips on building a competitive profile for the Ivy League Make time. Stay after school to talk to your teacher in a less formal setting where they can get to know you and your interests. Show gratitude. Write your guidance counselor a thank-you note for everything he or she has helped you with. Offer to help. Volunteer to help, even with the most minute things, before even a teacher asks for it. Be proactive. Make appointments with your guidance counselor to talk about your career goals before your senior year. Show how you have made progress toward that goal. Control the content. Prepare a brief with succinct and direct points that speak to your achievements, strengths, and growth potential so recommenders don't have to think too hard when answering the school's questions. Make your case. Rate yourself on a number of criteria, such as teamwork, leadership, intellectual vitality, global awareness, humility, and others, and give reasons why you rate that way. Give examples. In your brief, list specific events that demonstrate your strengths. By being polite, proactive, and by going out of your way to communicate, you can create opportunities for yourself and your future. When it comes to college admissions, you won't have the most control over the final decision, especially when applying to Ivy League universities, which on average admit 9% of an extremely competitive applicant pool. However, forging early connections with those you wish to write your letters of recommendation could make all the difference when it comes to being accepted into the college of your choosing. Lulu Curiel is the Founder and CEO of Ivy Advisors, a leading Admissions Consulting company that helps people with their application process for college and graduate school. Lulu has helped over hundreds of people construct their application strategies and gain admissions to their respective dream schools. Prior to Ivy Advisors, Lulu worked at Apple and Deloitte Consulting. She has an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Boston University.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2033
__label__cc	0.734597	0.265403	The Albertina has switched to “Mirogard Protect” for picture glazing. Below: Klimt’s sketches for the portrait of Margaret Stonborough-Wittgenstein. Thomas Bucek, SCHOTT Austria GmbH, Vienna, Austria Protection with True Rendition The Albertina palace in Vienna houses one of the largest and most valuable graphic collections in the world. “Mirogard Protect” offers safe protection against UV rays and vandalism. The Albertina currently houses around 65,000 drawings and almost one million prints from all the important artistic periods, ranging from the late Gothic to the contemporary modern. After a long period of hibernation, an effort is under way to revitalize and restructure the entire collection. The palace of the Albertina, located in the historical heart of Vienna and home to these artistic treasures, is currently being renovated in order to expand and convert it to a modern exhibition and research center. The palace itself will be converted according to a totally new and spacious room concept. Once construction is final, the Albertina together with a new temporary exhibit hall, will boast a total of about 2,400 square yards (2,000 square meters) of exhibition space. Art database In addition, a deep storage vault will serve as a safe place to store the collection. Fully automated high-shelf storage will provide ample space for the 10,000 masterpieces, stored in cassettes. A computer-controlled storage administration system delivers items within 90 seconds. Since February 1999, and as part of the construction project, Albertina employees have been digitally capturing the pictorial data of all drawings and watercolors for inclusion in a huge database. This project has the support of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs. Once the deep storage vault is completed, a research building furnished with state-of-the-art equipment, reading rooms, digital studios, a library and records office, and a reproduction and restoration department will be built. This building will function as the nerve center of the Albertina’s collection activities. Construction will conclude in the fall of 2002. Then, with its deep storage vault, research building, new exhibition hall and a totally new exhibition concept, the Albertina will once again regain the importance it once had in Austrian and international artistic circles. Protection with quality glass The conservation of priceless works of art will increasingly demand special precautions, especially when works are sent out as part of a larger temporary exhibition. This unavoidably exposes the art works to all kinds of dangers, above all to the “ravages of time”, which in conservation circles simply means ultraviolet rays. Practically all materials that the artist used to create the work of art are slowly but surely damaged by UV rays with the passage of time: colors, canvases, wood or paper – all suffer. Most of these materials lose their original brilliance: colors become pale and matte, losing their power; paper and wood gradually turn darker. This is one reason why so many works of art are displayed only under very low light. The Albertina has now decided to glaze pictures with “Mirograd Protect” before sending them to temporary exhibits. Aside from protection from UV rays, “Mirogard Protect” safety glass offers color neutrality, high brilliance, freedom from reflection and mechanical protection – in more than one way. The UV protection foil glued between the glass panes prevents the formation of damaging splinters in case the glass breaks. When transporting the pictures, it is therefore no longer necessary to remove and replace the conventional glass panes, saving valuable time. The laminated safety glass used for the pictures and showcases also protects them against theft and vandalism. The Albertina has already signaled to the SCHOTT Austria Sales & Distribution Co. that after its reopening it will use “Mirogard Protect” for all artworks displayed in its permanent exhibition rooms. [More about Albertina] \| [Mirogard in comparison] \| [More about SCHOTT Spezialglas AG, Standort Grünenplan] [More about SCHOTT Austria (available only in german language)] [Download as word / acrobat] Global Home › SCHOTT solutions › SCHOTT Info 96	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2035
__label__wiki	0.51646	0.51646	Price of hate: Radical Israeli settlers vandalize Christian monastery 2 Oct, 2012 16:09 A picture released by the Franciscan monastery on October 2, 2012, showing the anti-Christian graffiti. (AFP Photo) © AFP Radical Jewish settlers vandalized a Christian church outside of Jerusalem, spray-painting “Jesus is a bastard” and “price tag” on its outer door. Such attacks have been on the rise despite police promises to curb hate crimes in the Holy Land. The blue graffiti denigrating the central figure to the Christian religion was scrawled on the door of the Franciscan Convent near the Dormition Abbey Church early on Tuesday. It was removed soon after.The Dormition Abbey Church, located on Mount Zion just outside the walls of the Old City, is believed by many Christians to be the site where the Virgin Mary died.“What took place is that a church on Mount Zion was targeted. On it was written graffiti against Christianity, and 'price tag,' and now we're investigating the incident,” police spokesman Mickey Rosenfeld told AFP. The term "price tag" is used to denote crimes carried out against local Palestinians or Israeli security forces in retaliation for any actions taken to curb settlement expansion."Price tag actions are contrary to the Jewish religion and causes great harm to Israel," Israeli President Shimon Peres said in a statement in response to the Mount Zion attack, Reuters reports. "Holy sites must not be harmed." “Price tag” attacks have been on the rise in recent months, with Palestinian and Israeli-Arab cars, mosques and olive trees often targeted for arson. The perpetrators have broadened the scope of their victims in recent months, increasingly setting their sights on churches, citizens opposed to settlement expansion and Israeli soldiers.Tuesday’s attack was the second targeting a Christian site in less than a month.In September, pro-settlement vandals defaced the Latrun monastery in the West Bank, writing “Jesus is a monkey” in large orange letters on its outer wall. The also torched the wooden door at the monastery entrance following the evacuation of the Migron output.In February two cars and a stone fence at the Valley of the Cross Monastery in Jerusalem were also vandalized with phrases like “Jesus drop dead” and “Death to Christians.” The cars’ tires were also slashed.Christian leaders denounced the attack, saying the “forces of hatred” were targeting them with these violent acts as a form of scapegoating.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said those responsible for last month’s “criminal act” must be “severely punished.”Rosenfeld said a special investigative unit had been created to look into the anti-Christian hate crimes.Palestinians and Israeli anti-settlement activists have questioned the effectiveness of the task force, saying little has been done to arrest those responsible for carrying out such attacks. Israeli settlers vs. Palestinians: Land dispute time bomb Between a rock and a holy place: Palestinians pelt Christian tourists (VIDEO) Good Guinness, deliver us! Israel demolishes Arab village 38 times Israeli court backs demolition of 8 West Bank villages 'Judaization' of Jerusalem targets Islamic relics – Muslim cleric Catholics call for Israeli hate-crime crackdown	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2038

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