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WSJ article on Nissan
mozman
There is an interesting article in this morning's Wall Street Journal about Ghosn and his aggressive 2005 targets for Nissan, which may help explain some quality issues that people have reported on the Murano and other cars. Actually, when I was at my local dealer looking at the Murano, the service manager that I got friendly with said to stay clear of the Quest.... interesting.
Here's a couple of quotes from the article. (If enough people want it I can post the whole article, it's a little long).
"By 2002, Nissan had gone from bleeding red ink to all-time record profits. In May of that year, Mr. Ghosn set out a series of new goals called "Nissan 180" with each digit -- 1,8,0 -- representing a target. By 2005, he would boost annual vehicle sales by one million units, raise operating profit margins to 8% or more, and cut the car maker's long-term debt to zero."
- So for Nissan to make 8% profit margins (not really sure what it was before... but definitely lower) is a sign of potential quality issues.
"But Nissan has hit stumbling blocks in a bid to ramp up production. One example: after opening new facilities in Canton, Miss. -- which make such models as the Quest minivan and the Titan pickup -- customers complained about quality problems such as excessive wind noise. Nissan says it is fixing the quality snafus, with Mr. Ghosn dispatching 200 Japanese technicians to North America, including Canton, to address the issue. Still, the quality problems underscore the risks involved in a hurried ramp-up of new-model production to meet ambitious sales goals."
- Doesn't seem like Nissan heard about the problem discussed here. But just glad that the murano is not made in Canton, MS.... I hope....
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I hope so too!!!!!!!!! I would really like the whole article if possible. I will send you a PM with my email address, that way you dont have to post it, since you said it was pretty long.
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Nissan's Ghosn, on Track to Run
Renault, Faces Bumpy Road
By JATHON SAPSFORD
Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
January 7, 2005; Page B1
TOKYO -- Ever since he came in to rescue Nissan Motor Co. from the brink of bankruptcy in 1999, Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn has been the talk of Japan's business world.
The 50-year-old Brazilian-born Frenchman has swiftly rebuilt struggling Nissan into one of the world's most exciting and profitable car makers by meeting or exceeding every major goal he has set.
But now, as he is slated to rise in April to CEO of both Nissan and its controlling shareholder, RenaultSA of France, Mr. Ghosn (rhymes with "stone") faces one of his biggest tests: Can he fulfill his public promise to boost Nissan's annual sales by one million vehicles before September 2005?
The goal is so ambitious that all of Japan is abuzz about his prospects. Obstacles to success are mounting, including some that Nissan hadn't counted on. Key markets from China to the U.S. are facing higher interest rates or tightened credit, factors expected to weaken demand for cars. Prices of crucial commodities from steel to rubber are rising, driving up production costs. The dollar is also faltering against the yen, making Nissan's exports less competitive in crucial markets.
The stakes are high for Mr. Ghosn and his hard-earned credibility. If he succeeds, it would cement his position as one of Japan's most successful business leaders -- he was recently lauded on the cover of the Japanese edition of GQ magazine -- just as he moves on to his new role.
But if his plan stalls, it would be a serious black eye. Mr. Ghosn won't say what the consequences will be for falling short. But with earlier targets, he has said flatly that failure would result not only in his own resignation, but in those of his entire management team. By making the company's sales targets so public, he has put his employees under immense pressure to deliver or risk being stigmatized as failures.
"Perhaps this will be a crowning achievement for him as he takes the helm at Renault," says Michael Yoshino, professor emeritus at Harvard Business School. "He isn't the type to take stupid risks."
Mr. Ghosn acknowledges that setting public targets -- which he calls "commitments" -- is tricky. But he stresses it can do wonders in pushing employees to produce results. "If they have clear priorities, clear milestones, they are going to make it happen," Mr. Ghosn says.
When Mr. Ghosn took over Nissan in 1999, it was a bloated company few thought would survive. Promising a turnaround, Mr. Ghosn took bold steps unheard of in Japan, where seniority and job security were long considered sacred. He cut the number of board members by two-thirds to 10. He closed three plants, cut jobs and instituted a meritocracy. He reduced the number of suppliers, giving fewer companies more business in exchange for huge price cuts. Some called him "the destroyer" and "7-11" for his long hours at the office. But the results were stunning.
By 2002, Nissan had gone from bleeding red ink to all-time record profits. In May of that year, Mr. Ghosn set out a series of new goals called "Nissan 180" with each digit -- 1,8,0 -- representing a target. By 2005, he would boost annual vehicle sales by one million units, raise operating profit margins to 8% or more, and cut the car maker's long-term debt to zero.
In 2004, a year ahead of schedule, he met two of the Nissan "180" targets. The company is now effectively debt free and cash rich. It has profit margins of more than 10%, among the highest in the industry.
But supporters and rivals alike say that the remaining goal, moving one million more cars, is the hard one. To keep the promise, Nissan has to sell 3.6 million vehicles in the year ended Sept. 30, 2005, a million more than it sold in the year prior to making the commitment in May 2002. So far, only partial numbers through December are in, showing strong increases in crucial markets. Sales in the U.S., for example, were up 33% over year-earlier levels. But even that may not be enough for Nissan to keep the promise, analysts say. Those numbers don't include key growth markets like the Middle East, and don't reflect all the new models being released around the world. Employees say they find it all a little nerve-wracking.
Nissan's Tokyo launch of its luxury Fuga sedan was assisted by models to stress its sleek design.
"If I said we aren't feeling any pressure at all, well, that would be a lie," says Norio Matsumura, who as head of global sales at Nissan is a key executive in charge of keeping Mr. Ghosn's promise. Mr. Matsumura has his sales team producing regular internal reports to monitor weekly progress. But he adds determinedly: "We will definitely make it."
To boost sales, Nissan has been putting a lot more emphasis on eye-catching designs, tapping young, hot designers and challenging them to be creative. In the U.S. it launched a version of its Quest minivan with orange leather seats and the speedometer in the center of the dashboard, rather than in front of the driver. Its Murano sport-utility vehicle has swooping exterior lines that Nissan touts as sculpture on wheels.
Nissan also is stepping up new-model launches: it will have introduced six new models in Japan before the September target, as well as revamps of the Pathfinder SUV and the Frontier pickup in the U.S. And Mr. Ghosn, ever the showman, is staging some glitzy marketing efforts. He recently unveiled the sleek new Fuga luxury sedan at an outdoor fashion show in Tokyo's Roppongi party district -- with leggy models prancing down catwalks between cars.
But Nissan has hit stumbling blocks in a bid to ramp up production. One example: after opening new facilities in Canton, Miss. -- which make such models as the Quest minivan and the Titan pickup -- customers complained about quality problems such as excessive wind noise. Nissan says it is fixing the quality snafus, with Mr. Ghosn dispatching 200 Japanese technicians to North America, including Canton, to address the issue. Still, the quality problems underscore the risks involved in a hurried ramp-up of new-model production to meet ambitious sales goals.
One delicate challenge for Nissan: how to balance price and volume in the competitive U.S. market. So far, Nissan gives smaller discounts, called incentives, than rivals like General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., whose incentives are so large that they have seriously eroded profits.
But as competition heats up, Nissan's incentives have been getting bigger and bigger. They increased on average 21% during the six months to September to $1,853 per unit sold, according to CNW Marketing Research, a Bandon, Ore., automobile research firm. That helped Nissan's U.S. sales increase: In the second quarter ended in September, sales rose to 254,000 vehicles from 235,000 in the first quarter.
Some investors worry that if Nissan focuses too much on meeting its goal of selling one million more cars, it may do so at the expense of giving more discounts, which in turn would shave the profit margins that Nissan worked so hard to boost.
Mr. Ghosn flatly denies Nissan is willing to do that. He adds he is using discounts very selectively. "We go to incentives only when we see a risk of being priced out of the market," he says.
Just wonder if Nissan will be able to sustain the growth. Definitely it will loose customers if the quality does not improve.
One of the common mistakes companies make is to go after short term goals and sacrifice future. That what "magic" CEO's do...
In this case, IMHO, their was some real magic.
"When Mr. Ghosn took over Nissan in 1999, it was a bloated company few thought would survive. Promising a turnaround, Mr. Ghosn took bold steps unheard of in Japan, where seniority and job security were long considered sacred. He cut the number of board members by two-thirds to 10. He closed three plants, cut jobs and instituted a meritocracy. He reduced the number of suppliers, giving fewer companies more business in exchange for huge price cuts. Some called him "the destroyer" and "7-11" for his long hours at the office. But the results were stunning. In 2004, a year ahead of schedule, he met two of the Nissan "180" targets. The company is now effectively debt free and cash rich. It has profit margins of more than 10%, among the highest in the industry.
All in all, if it were not for Ghosn we would probably wouldn't even have a MO.
Don, I respect what Mr. Goshen did. And yes, the results are stunning. My concern is that they will go after the production volume without due paying enough attention to quality. Time will tell........
hfelknor
I am quite sure that he wishes to get the quality equal to the level of Renault.
I know that level.
I owned two Renault Dauphines.
He is on his way to achieving parity.
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Homer,
my first car was a FIAT. Engine lasted 25,000 miles and had to be rebuilt. Brakes - new pads every 6k miles, exhaust - changed every year.......say no more……I hope Renault is better and Nissan WILL NOT FOLLOW SUIT!!!
No offense, but the Fiat was the butt of jokes then.... of course that's just from hearsay, since I was a youngster at the time. Nice looks though, like the Pontiac Fiero.
As far as quality, even the mighty fall. Look at Toyota and the recent recalls they've had (ie Camry). They even admited that quality has dropped on their cars, primarily the American made ones. Read that from an old article in WSJ.
Yes, quality is a strange thing - difficult to achieve but not that easy to sustain. And we expect so much these days........nothing short of perfect and maintenance free!
I was told as a youngster that FIAT ment Fix It Again Tony.
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I did not speak English that time so i did not know.......had I known then what you just said I would have gone for..................hm...........good question...........have to think about it........
If it was a 124 I would have still bot it.
If it was an 850, I would have saved a few more dollars and bot a BWM 1600.
But that's just me.........
Iglish is not your native language?
Coulda fooled me.
What are you, Klingon?
Klingon eh..?
hfelknor: Iglish is not your native language?
For startrek fans who knows Klingon: "Ka'pplah "
hfelknor said:
Have a guess.........
Only now looked at the numbers, sorry Homer, you missed them all...........but by not much........
goldmu
My first car was an '86 Renault 11. And it lasted past 300 000 km with little DIY maintenance on bad eastern european roads. The Renaults these days are among the most successful and reliable cars in Europe. It all improved dramatically for them in mid 80's with Renault 19 (when they were in big trouble, a bit like Nissan ).
The big European losers are FIAT and Opel (the european GM subsidiary).
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You are right, goldmu,
French car industry has changed last 15 - 20 years. Definitely for better. FIAT has never been a quality car; it was a popular cheap car. And the company has been mismanaged badly…..
Problem is we all have preconceptions about certain things. And cars and quality is a perfect example. I remember buying a car in Australia. I asked a friend to take me to a dealer. He asked what car I wanted. I said anything by Japanese………a little I knew that time that in Australia Japanese car had a good reputation……and rightly so……problem was I had this experience/preconception of cheap, poor quality Japanese products. It lasted a while. I guess too long.
I just met with a friend of mine from South Carolina. He purchased a Hyundai XG350 for his wife a while ago. He is extremely pleased as the vehicle is very well equipped, has nice ride, good built quality, no problems whatsoever. And 10 years 100,000 miles warranty. Problem – the name! But if Hyundai keeps the current improvement rate the recognition will come. Exactly like for Honda, Toyota, Nissan…..
GripperDon said:
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Trust in us: Reno firms tap into Bay Area’s tech gusher
John Seelmeyer
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As investors place ever-larger valuations on technology companies in Silicon Valley, some of the money is beginning to slosh over the state line to benefit lawyers, trust-company officials and accountants in northern Nevada.
The pitch: The California taxman will take a big bite out of the proceeds of a tech company’s buyout or initial public offering. But careful planning and the use of Nevada trusts — especially before the big payday — can keep more dollars in the pockets of high-tech high flyers.
And use of Nevada trusts in estate planning will protect IPO riches for generations to come.
“Three or four years ago, almost nobody had any idea about the advantages that Nevada offers,” says Gregory Crawford, chief investment officer for Reno-based Alliance Trust Co. “Nevada can offer a lot of unique strategies for people in California who are wealthy.”
Crawford and other professionals from northern Nevada have been quietly working Silicon Valley networks to spread the word among the tightly knit community of technology financiers and developers.
Their work, in combination with the sharp rise in valuation for technology companies, appears to be paying off.
Confidentiality rules keep the Reno-area professionals from talking about their clients or the amounts of money involved, but they say the once-small rivulet flowing over the Sierra is becoming a sizable stream.
Crawford, for instance, says more than 30 percent of the recent growth of Alliance Trust Co. is a direct result of its inroads into the Bay Area.
Scott Gunderson, a Reno attorney who devotes much of his practice to development of asset-protection strategies, was called in 2012 to advise a couple of folks whose company appeared to be headed toward a lucrative initial public offering.
The IPO was planned for 2013. During 2012, Gunderson’s clients moved to Nevada, establishing a home that, among other the other pleasures of living in the Silver State, allowed them to avoid California’s top personal income tax rate of 13.3 percent.
“Thirteen percent in tax on millions of dollars is a lot of money,” Gunderson notes.
The effort to draw California tech millionaires’ money into Nevada trust companies is supported, Crawford says, by the decisions of tech companies to establish physical facilities in the region.
Apple’s data center under construction east of Sparks, for instance, or Tesla’s consideration of Nevada for a giant battery-making plant help make technology entrepreneurs comfortable with Nevada as a place to do business.
“It gets the right people thinking about Nevada, and Nevada begins to feel like a legitimate option,” says Crawford. “It’s a club down in Silicon Valley.”
But Nevada faces competition from other states — South Dakota and Delaware among them — that also provide attractive asset-protection laws.
“First, you have to get people to choose Nevada,” Crawford says.
The state also is competing with other states to land some of the trust dollars that are returning to the United States from offshore havens after the Internal Revenue Service stepped up its scrutiny and reporting requirements.
No matter whether the trust dollars are coming from California, some other state or an offshore location, they help underpin the northern Nevada economy.
Alliance Trust, for instance, has grown from a single employee to a staff of 10 in the last decade.
Law firms, accountants and other professionals in northern Nevada land much of the work generated by the trust business.
“The economic impact is real,” Crawford says.
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By Melissa Matthews Brown
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Taking my two children to the park sparks two very different emotions for me. My older son, Connor, 6, loves to play football or soccer or basketball and can make new friends wherever we go. My 4-year-old, Matthew, however, is timid and usually ends up hanging out alone.
You see, my Matthew has autism and is currently nonverbal. He loves the playground, probably more than Connor does, but can’t properly express that to us. But I can see it on his face. The release he gets from the outdoors, from climbing and jumping, is really something to behold—as he’s jumping up and down, Matthew’s smile expresses his pure joy at being outside. I often catch him looking for Connor and smiling when he sees him running around, but he always remains near the slide or the swing, typically with a snack in hand (you know, his happy and safe place).
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And then it happens: Connor will casually say to whomever he is playing with at the time, “I’m going to say hi to my brother,” and stop whatever game he’s playing to run over, give Matthew a kiss, and ask him to say “hi” and to give him a high-five. Then off he goes running again. I don’t think he’ll ever really know how much Matthew depends on his love or how easily he can melt my heart. Connor just sees his little brother, not the autism. He is his teacher, best friend, and advocate. So while I’m feeling stressed trying to keep Matthew from holding up the slide line, not wanting other moms to start judging, Connor just sweeps in as a reminder to pause and enjoy being at the park with my two boys. Not all moms with children who have special needs can do that. He reminds me how very blessed and lucky I am.
Melissa Matthews Brown is a writer in Cranford, New Jersey.
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Caroline Kingsley, The Park Record
It’s a small celebration but big in spirit. On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Woodland community will celebrate its chokecherry heritage during the Woodland Chokecherry Festival, located at the Church Farm on Bench Creek Road across from the Provo River.
The event will kick off at 9 a.m. with a 5K run for adults and a kids’ race at 10 a.m. The other festival activities will also begin at 10 a.m.
Everyone will meet back together at 3:30 p.m. for an old-fashioned barbecue dinner and a live historical musical theater show, depicting the first settlers of Woodland.
"The Chokecherry Festival is a celebration that was formed by a few people from Woodland who really wanted to celebrate the heritage of the community," said Billie Sue McNeil, who is heading the festival. "In searching for what we might do and what identity we wanted to give this celebration, we thought about the people every single fall who you see up and down the highway on the side of the hill picking chokecherries."
The valley around the Provo River is full of chokecherry bushes, which people from all over come to pick, McNeil said.
And the chokecherries are always mentioned in the local history books, she added.
"It’s just a fun celebration," she said. " We always have a boutique so local people can come and vend their wares. And we have lots of kids activities: a pumpkin patch, a hayride, arts and crafts and a petting zoo."
A group will also be taking a trail ride up to the mountains, where they will play poker and have lunch.
Chokecherry jelly will be for sale. One man, who can’t make the celebration due to a wedding, tracked down McNeil on the festival grounds earlier in the week because he wanted to purchase some chokecherry jam. Two generations before him, he had family who lived in Woodland.
"And that’s why he comes back," McNeil said. "We have found that people who have either lived in Woodland or whose families have lived in Woodland come back for this celebration. I just find that so interesting, that there’s that connection. It’s nice to have a connection and that feeling of belonging."
A full event schedule can be found at http://www.chokecherry.org.
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There's a Reason the "Bella Ciao" Song Is Featured on La Casa de Papel aka Money Heist
The Italian folk tune is actually an anthem.
By Celia Fernandez
The Italian folk song "Bella Ciao" is featured often in the Netflix series La Casa de Papel/Money Heist.
It has been sung by several of the characters since the show first aired in 2017.
Here's a breakdown of the song's lyrics and meaning, plus a translation from Italian to English—because there's no doubt it will stay stuck in your head once you hear it.
Fans of Netflix's action-packed series La Casa de Papel/Money Heist know that besides the theme song "My Life is Going On" by Cecilia Krull, another tune that's heard frequently in the series is the Italian folk song "Bella Ciao."
Viewers are first introduced to the song by The Professor and Berlin, his older brother. During one of Tokio's narrations, she gives viewers some insight into the meaning—and how the thieves were first introduced to it.
"The life of The Professor revolved around one idea: Resistance. His grandfather, who had fought against the fascists in Italy, taught him the song—and he taught it to us," Ursula Corberó's character says on the show.
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If viewers pay close attention, they'll notice the song is played during big plot moments on the show. In season 2, we hear it when the thieves find a way out of the Mint—and again when the police figure out how they got into the Mint in the first place. But at that point, the thieves were already long gone and traveling to their secret locations.
According to Arts and Terror by Vladimir L. Marchenkov, "Bella Ciao"—or "Goodbye Beautiful"—is an Italian folk song that was used as an anthem for the anti-fascist resistance and used worldwide as a hymn of freedom. And in Jerry Silverman's book Songs That Made History Around the World, Silverman reports that it was first sung by women working in the fields of Northern Italy just trying to pass the time. During World War II, the lyrics changed to reflect "the partisans fighting the fascists." It's the latter version that is used on La Casa de Papel/Money Heist.
And now, as the world quarantines throughout a global coronavirus pandemic, "Bella Ciao" has become a song of solidarity. With its Italian roots, many are singing the song in support of the Italian people, who are currently on lockdown as they try to stop further spread of the virus in their country.
In one area in Germany, a neighborhood began singing the song in unison as their neighbors played live instruments:
And on Instagram, several Italians have shared clips singing along to the song from their balconies:
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With all of the hidden messages that are packed in La Casa de Papel/Money Heist, it only makes sense that the music also sends a strong message.
A few other symbols in the series are the red coveralls the thieves wear throughout. The color red was used to symbolize new liberties and freedoms during several revolutions around the world, according to Google Arts & Culture Center.
The Salvador Dali mask is another prop that has a deeper meaning, too. The famed Spanish artist created a lot of his work during Zurich's Dada movement, which—according to the Tate—was about rejecting the modern capitalist society. With the theme of resistance so prominent in the series, it makes sense "Bella Ciao" would have an intentional message, too. In fact, the season 3 tagline was "join the resistance," and the last words spoken were "Then, it was war." Based on that ending, you should probably be prepared to hear it a lot more in season 4.
After enjoying the above clip of The Professor and Berlin singing "Bella Ciao," you can check out the Italian lyrics and an English translation below.
According to Genius, the Italian lyrics go:
Una mattina mi son alzato
O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
E ho trovato l'invasor
O partigiano, portami via
Ché mi sento di morir
E se io muoio da partigiano
Tu mi devi seppellir
E seppellire lassù in montagna
Sotto l'ombra di un bel fior
E le genti che passeranno
O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao
Mi diranno «che bel fior.»
Questo è il fiore del partigiano
Morto per la libertà
In English, here's how that translates, according to Genius:
One morning I awakened
Oh Goodbye beautiful, Goodbye beautiful, Goodbye beautiful! Bye! Bye!
And I found the invader
Oh partisan carry me away
Because I feel death approaching
And if I die as a partisan
(And if I die on the mountain)
Then you must bury me
Bury me up in the mountain
(And you have to bury me)
Under the shade of a beautiful flower
And the people who shall pass
(And all those who shall pass)
Will tell me: "what a beautiful flower"
(And they will say: "what a beautiful flower")
This is the flower of the partisan
(And this is the flower of the partisan)
Oh Goodbye beautiful, Goodbye beautiful, Goodbye beautiful!
Bye! Bye!
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At the Portland Spring Home & Garden Show display gardens, modern style nudges Northwest natural aside
Updated Jan 10, 2019; Posted Feb 18, 2012
By Kym Pokorny | For The Oregonian/OregonLive
The spare, linear lines of modern design, a retro trend that's teased at the edges of gardens for years, finally makes a strong showing at the Portland Spring Home & Garden Show. Almost half of this year's 12 garden displays promise contemporary interpretations of midcentury modern style.
"Five of them, hands down, will be very modern," says show manager Phil Parker,
a 14-year veteran of the annual event. "That's a pretty high representation."
Especially considering that not more than one or two designers have gone there before. With a few exceptions, Parker says, the gardens stayed within the realm of Northwest natural design with the requisite conifers, waterfalls, flagstone patios and paths.
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"There's a place for that," says Parker, "but we're definitely seeing more squares, cubes, straight lines, the use of color in materials. I've been seeing this in a lot of garden magazines for a while. Now it's hitting Portland."
Richard Schultz, owner of Schultz + Long Landscape Architecture, was ahead of the curve. Several years ago, he began reinventing the modern style of the courtyards he once designed for Portland architect Robert Rummer in the 1960s and early '70s.
"These houses are retro now," says Schultz, who has been building display gardens for home and garden shows for around 30 years. "Some of the interest comes from young people who are buying into the style."
Designing for the retro crowd can be difficult, says Kristine Hanson of Green Leaf Design.
"It's more architectural," she says. "You have to work harder to make the spaces connect. If you're just doing a round, curvy patio, it's easy."
Hanson, who has a degree in interior design, gives her twist to the midcentury aesthetic by using reclaimed materials such as rusted metal, woven wire screens from rock quarries and old wood from a train depot in Lake Grove. She repurposes them in walls, screen, benches, fire pits and water features, softening the feel, but not detracting from the clean look.
Where do the plants come in?
"There seems to be less emphasis on plants," says Parker. "They're almost an accent element or decorating. Coming from my perspective, that's not what gardening is all about."
Many people in plant-crazy Northwest would agree, but not the ever-expanding group of gardeners who, for whatever reason, want less maintenance.
No worries. There will be plenty of plants.
Kym Pokorny
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TIPS FOR ATTENDING THE SHOW
Search out a nearby restaurants or bring your own snacks. You don't even want to know how much you'll spend at the shows.
Bring along a backpack or large bag to collect information and small items.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Use your smartphone or camera to record the ideas you'd like to copy or follow up on.
Don't forget a notepad and pen.
Make it easy on yourself by checking plants you buy at the holding station so you don't have to carry them while enjoying the show. Or shop at the end of your visit.
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By Patrick Symmes December 1, 2012
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Pinching pesos and dropping pounds in Havana. In the first two decades of my life I don’t believe I ever went more than nine hours without eating. Later on I was subjected to longer bouts—in China in the 1980s, traveling with insurgents in remote areas of Colombia and Nepal, crossing South America by motorcycle, deeply [Continue Reading]
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Sony Losing Big Money on PS3 Hardware
By James Niccolai
Read PC World's review and our detailed test drive of the PlayStation 3.
Sony is taking a big loss on each PlayStation 3 console it sells but end users are benefitting from "supercomputing performance" at the price of a cheap PC, according to research company iSuppli, which dismantled the console to analyze the parts inside.
Console makers often sell their hardware at a loss with the hope of profiting from the games that run on them. But Sony's loss on each PlayStation 3 will be unusually deep, according to iSuppli estimates released today.
Loss per Unit Is 'Remarkable'
The combined materials and manufacturing costs for each device come to about $806 for the model with a 20GB hard drive, excluding the cost of the controller, cables, and packaging, iSuppli said.
With a suggested retail price of $499, that would mean Sony is taking a loss of about $307 on each console it sells. The differential for the 60GB model is less, with the cost exceeding the price tag by $241.
By comparison, the materials and manufacturing costs for the hard-drive version of Microsoft's rival device, the Xbox 360 are $323, iSuppli estimated. That's less than the suggested retail price of $399.
"It's common for video-game console makers to lose money on hardware, and make up for the loss via video game-title sales. Still, the size of Sony's loss per unit is remarkable, even for the video-game console business," iSuppli said.
PlayStation 3 an 'Engineering Masterpiece'
Most of the cost comes from the PlayStation 3 console's processing power. The multicore Cell processor alone, which was co-designed by Sony, Toshiba, and IBM, and is the gaming device's main processing engine, accounts for about 10 percent of the cost of each machine, iSuppli said.
The research company also highlighted Sony's use of dual graphics chips from Nvidia and Toshiba, and its use of four 512-megabit DRAM chips from Samsung Electronics. Sony's motherboard probably costs the company $500 in total, compared to $204 for the Xbox 360, iSuppli said.
This is all good news for customers, who get all that computing power for a relative bargain. iSuppli called the PlayStation 3 an "engineering masterpiece," with a motherboard that looks more like that of an enterprise server or network switch than a games console.
The console provides "more processing power and capability than any consumer electronics device in history," iSuppli said.
The PlayStation3 made its debut in Japan on Saturday and is being rolled out worldwide this week and next.
Go to GamePro, our sister publication, for reviews of PlayStation 3 games.
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'I'm Disappointed In Mahama' - Nana B Challenges NDC Flagbearer To Outdoor Campaign Message
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NPP National Youth Organizer, Lawyer Henry Nana Boakye
National Youth Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye has described as a disappointment the inability of former President John Dramani Mahama to mention one campaign message at least prior to next year's 2020 general elections.
According to him, since former President John Mahama was elected as the Presidential Candidate for the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), he is yet to come up with any campaign message that will compel public discourse as President Akufo-Addo did when he was in opposition.
“I am very disappointed in former President Mahama as the Flagbearer of the main opposition NDC, because it has been a year since he was elected as the Presidential Candidate of the NDC and yet he has not come up with any campaign message,” he jabbed.
Speaking on Okay FM’s 'Ade Akye Abia' Morning Show, Nana B as he is affectionately called slammed as 'shameful' for the former President to rather base his campaign message on the rise of the dollar.
“Is he saying that the country is retrogressing due to the fact that we have come to restore the teacher training and nursing training allowances? Is the country retrogressing due to the fact that the country is no longer experiencing power outages as we experienced for more than 4 years . . . where people’s businesses collapsed and many lives perished?”, he quizzed.
To him, former President Mahama should rather come up with a campaign message for the 2020 elections for serious debate as Nana Addo as opposition leader did.
“Whenever he mentioned one-district-one-factory, the whole country discussed it; when he mentioned one-village-one-dam project, it also attracted public discourse and the Free SHS Policy never departed from the lips of Ghanaians”.
“The following policies; planting for food and jobs, Zongo development fund, and creation of additional regions attracted public comments, and so if former President Mahama says that the country has moved backward from where he left office, then he is not been truthful . . . President Akufo-Addo and his Vice President, Dr. Bawumia who heads the Economic Management Team has moved the country from the IMF Conditionality and the economy is growing,” he reiterated.
He emphasized that President Akufo-Addo’s political will and his leadership skill shown in the over a decade conflict in some part of the northern region has brought absolute peace in the north, earning him the nickname “Abudani”.
"For the first time in the history of Ghana, we celebrated the independence anniversary of Ghana in the Northern region. We have introduced Northern Development Fund and go and see what the fund is doing in the Northern Region. We are constructing the one-village-one-dam, market facilities in many constituencies, institutional toilet facilities in many constituencies and mechanized water system at many places,” he added.
He, however, expressed the shock that the former President will look in the face of these facts of progress and still conclude that the country is retrogressing under President Akufo-Addo as compared to the state of the economy under his watch.
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Beneficial Insects and Predatory Mites for Use in Integrated Crop Management
Plant growers always look for new ways to control their pest problems as insects continually invade crops and greenhouses. Thankfully, Syngenta produces different Beneficial Insect and Predatory Mite species for use in integrated crop management. ICM, a highly effective practice for growers across the globe, uses biological control agents in conjunction with or as an alternative to pesticides.
It's wise to protect greenhouse crops from pests. (Image by Joi Ito CC BY 2.0)
Considering ICM in the Greenhouse
Greenhouses and grow rooms with their lush plant life, provide the ideal environment for pest insects to live and breed. The heat and humidity create the perfect condition for pests to multiply rapidly, which leads to routine spraying to eradicate the pests before they can do any damage. However, regular spraying can lead to the development of various pest-resistant strains that remain unaffected by the active ingredients.
Bioline produces beneficial insects that work well with chemicals in an ICM program, which also takes into consideration chemical choice, usage and the growing system. Before introducing beneficial insects to the greenhouse, growers should plan ahead. They need to consider and understand the greenhouse pests, diseases, growing systems, rotations and any problems that could arise. Learning all there is to know about the pest and the problem will result in greater pest control effectiveness in the greenhouse.
Transitioning to an ICM Program
Growers often find it difficult to transition to an ICM program; however, it's an easy path to take when it's approached logically. The first step to creating a successful ICM program is to think about the greenhouse growing system and the pests or diseases based on previous growing seasons. Next, treat the problem with natural enemies of consistent quality. Growers have to take numerous parameters into account before introducing beneficial insects into the greenhouse, such as:
Disease and pest insect risks
Plant life surrounding the crops
Chemical controls available
Plants that arrive with pests and diseases
Chemicals used within three or four months
Paying careful attention to detail helps growers create a successful ICM program and produce quality crops.
Aphids on a plant. (Image by Andreas Eichler CC BY-SA 3.0)
Greenhouse Pests and Aphid Control
Aphids work quickly to destroy entire greenhouse crops. These small, soft-bodied insects range in size from 1 to 4 millimeters in length and feed on plant sap. They form clusters around the terminal shoots or under the leaves, feeding on the foliage and weakening the plant. Aphids can wreak havoc in greenhouses and become more difficult to eliminate without taking drastic measures.
Identifying Aphids
An aphid has two antennae that function as sense organs. It also has two cornicles that rise from its body near the rear end, including a cauda that resembles a tail. Aphids range in color from green to black, and some species produce a waxy substance that coats their bodies, creating a grayish or whitish appearance.
Aphids specialize in sap feeding as they have tubular mouthparts that penetrate the foliage and suck out the food source. They attack all parts of the plant, such as the leaves, the stems and the roots. Although the sap contains sugars, it lacks other nutrients that the aphids need. Therefore, they excrete the excess sugar from their bodies, leaving it behind on the plants in the form of droplets called honeydew.
An aphid colony grows very quickly, covering the foliage and killing the plants. Large colonies can distort the leaves, and the excess honeydew encourages sooty mold growth, which further damages the plants. Aphids also transmit plant viruses throughout the greenhouse, affecting the entire crop and causing even more problems.
Attacking Aphids With Aphidius colemani
Aphidius colemani (Aphiline c.) females seek out and parasitize aphids. Their primary target and most frequent host is Aphis gossypii, known also as the melon or cotton aphid. Aphiline c. also controls the peach-potato aphid as well as other less-documented aphid species.
Once a female A. colemani finds a single aphid or an aphid colony, she palpates the aphids with her antennae. If they have not been parasitized, the female curls her abdomen under her body and penetrates the aphid with her ovipositor. In less than a second, the female can identify the aphid, check its condition and insert an egg into its body. Once the egg hatches, the larva begins to feed on the aphid from the inside. The initial feeding doesn't kill the aphid; however, the pest soon dies once the larva begins feeding on its vital organs.
When the larva matures, it cuts a slit in the aphid's hollow shell and attaches the carcass to the surface of the plant with silk. As the larva spins more silk within its host, the carcass develops a golden hue, forming the characteristic "aphid mummy." The larva then pupates for up to five days and emerges as an adult from a circular opening on the back of the carcass. The adult A. colemani takes off in search of new hosts to continue the cycle.
Releasing A. colemani in the Crops
Growers can introduce A. colemani at low rates, releasing it weekly during a period when the aphids are likely to arrive on the crops in spring or early summer. A. colemani females locate and parasitize the first aphids to arrive in the crops, helping to prevent the colony from developing. If the females do not stop colony development, they slow the colony's growth, giving growers more time to locate an infestation and take further action.
If a colony has already developed in an area, growers can use A. colemani and other parasites at higher rates. Releasing the parasites next to the colony helps them to locate the aphids more quickly and start working to eradicate the problem. In areas where growers have not released parasites, an aphid colony can grow up to 20 times its size in one week. Once a colony reaches this size, releasing A. colemani will not have an immediate effect. In fact, it can take several generations to achieve control, and growers may need to use alternative methods to reduce aphid numbers.
Other Aphid Parasitoids
Aphidius ervi
Aphidius ervi (Aphiline e.) females parasitize aphids species known as Macrosiphum euphorbiae and Aulacorthum solani. The A. ervi has a longer life cycle than the A. colemani does, and it grows larger in size and selects larger host species. For comparison, A. colemani parasitoids reach adulthood within 14 days at 70 degrees Fahrenheit while A. ervi takes 19 days to reach adulthood at the same temperature. The duration of the cycle is 20 days for A. colemani and 29 days for A. ervi at 59 degrees F.
Aphidius aphidimyza
Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Aphidoline a.) adults belong to the same group as fungus gnats and use aphid colonies to their advantage. The adults are active mostly at night and do not prey on the aphids. Instead, they lay their eggs in the aphid colony; the larvae then hatch and feed on the pests. A. aphidimyza larvae feed on more than 60 different aphid species and provide effective control in the greenhouse.
Adult A. aphidimyza feed on aphid honeydew, which extends the adults' lives and increases the females' egg count. In large aphid colonies, the adult A. aphidimyza females lay more eggs, resulting in more larvae that feed on and control the population. The females can lay as many as 250 eggs or more in dense aphid colonies. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae bite and inject a toxin into the aphids' legs. This toxin paralyzes the aphids, providing an easy way for the larvae to drain the contents from the pests. An individual larva can reach maturity by feeding on only five adult aphids.
In the fall, the A. aphidimyza pupae enter diapause, which reduces their use as a predator in crops. Attempting to create low-light situations still may not work to keep the pupae from entering diapause. When treating an infestation with A. aphidimyza, apply at least 10 for every 10 square feet in and around the aphid colony. Growers can also apply lower rates more widely in the crop; however, higher release rates will provide greater control and significantly reduce aphid numbers.
A close-up image of Amblyseius swirskii, a predatory mite.
Discovering Spider Mites
Spider mites belong to the same group as ticks, but they don't feed on humans or animals. Instead, spider mites feed on plants and cause widespread devastation in fields and greenhouses. Red and two-spotted spider mites use their mouthparts to puncture the plants' cells and drain the contents, producing a yellow speckling on the leaves.
Spider mites produce silk webbing, which is visible at higher infestation levels. The mites also hang from the tips of the leaves, creating a mass of reddish-brown mites as they attack the plant. Spider mites often cling to a worker's clothing and get transferred to other parts of the crop. Mites enter diapause in the fall and seek hiding places in greenhouses or on agricultural equipment. In the spring, the mites emerge from their overwintering state and reinfest the crop.
Controlling Spider Mites
Phytoseiulus persimilis
Phytoseiulus persimilis (Phytoline p.) is a predatory mite that feeds on plant-sucking spider mites in the Tetranychidae family, such as the two-spotted spider mite and the carmine mite. The female P. persimilis lays her eggs among the spider mite colony, which hatch to reveal six-legged larvae. The larvae do not feed on the spider mites until they reach the protonymphal and deutonymphal stages. During these two stages, the predatory mites feed on all stages of the spider mites. However, they have shown a preference for the eggs.
The predatory mites move easily among the spider mites' webs and can spot leaf damage from a distance. Releasing the predatory mites soon after the first spider mites appear produces the best results, such as during the spring when the mites become active. In protected crops, spider mites usually enter diapause in September and become active in January. Release the predator mites at this time to prevent the spider mites from increasing in numbers. In heated crops, spider mites may remain active all year. Therefore, predatory mites can help curb their numbers and prevent spider mite infestations.
Amblyseius andersoni (Anderline aa) is another predatory mite that controls a variety of spider mite species. It remains active at lower temperatures and can be applied in the crops much earlier in the growing season. Though A. andersoni may not feed as much per day as other predatory mites do, releasing them in large numbers can help deter spider mite establishment.
Anderline aa works well in conjunction with Phytoline p. As Phytoline p. works to eradicate spider mite colonies, A. andersoni travels through the plant and attacks the spider mites one by one. The two predatory mites don't interfere with each other but cause a host of problems for spider mites. A. andersoni starts slowly at first but becomes more active over the course of several weeks.
Amblyseius cucumeris
Amblyseius cucumeris (Amblyline cu) is a predatory mite that works well to eradicate thrips and spider mites. Amblyline cu is a breeding sachet and hangs freely from hanging baskets and sturdy garden plants. It contains Amblyseius cucumeris, releasing thousands from the breeding sachet over several weeks.
Amblyseius californicus
Amblyseius californicus (Amblyline cal) is another predatory mite that feeds on the two-spotted spider mite and the carmine mite. Though it prefers to feed on spider mites, it also feeds on other arthropods and pollen. Because it has a varied diet, this predatory mite can persist in crops long after the spider mites have died off or entered diapause. When the spider mites become active again, the predators are still present and begin feeding on the mites, preventing any infestation from taking hold. Amblyseius californicus works well with P. persimilis to eradicate single spider mites and entire colonies.
A whitefly on a leaf. (Image by Amada44 CC BY-SA 4.0)
Revealing the Whitefly Threat
The whitefly causes numerous problems in greenhouses and outdoor crops. The two common whiteflies, Trialeurodes vaporariorum (greenhouse whitefly) and Bemisia tabaci (sweet potato whitefly), look similar but are easily identified by their wings. The greenhouse whitefly hides its body by holding its wings in a tentlike fashion. The sweet potato whitefly keeps its wings alongside its body, revealing its yellowish coloring. When looking at the whiteflies against the leaves, the greenhouse whitefly appears triangular against the surface while the sweet potato whitefly appears more elliptical.
Whitefly adults settle on young foliage and lay their eggs near the growing point of the plant. At first, the eggs appear creamy in color but turn black within 24 hours. The larvae hatch from the eggs and crawl along the plant's surface before settling. As they develop into other larval stages, the young larvae can no longer move.
The larvae feed on the sap within the leaves, extracting proteins and nutrients to grow; they excrete excess sugars in the form of honeydew. In high populations, the honeydew creates a sticky mess on the leaves and promotes sooty mold growth, which restricts photosynthesis and weakens the plant.
Controlling Whitefly Infestations
Eretmocerus eremicus
Eretmocerus eremicus (Eretline e.) is a parasitoid of both greenhouse and sweet potato whiteflies. Once it finds a suitable host, the female E. eremicus palpates the whitefly with her antennae and checks to see whether or not it has already been parasitized. If not, the female lays an egg between the whitefly and the leaf's surface. Females typically select second-instar host larvae for parasitism but will also lay eggs beneath other instar larvae.
The larva hatches from the egg and burrows into the whitefly host, forming a capsule around it. Whiteflies that have been parasitized by E. eremicus don't develop a black color, which is a normal characteristic of Encarsia parasitism. Therefore, it's much harder to detect them within the crop. As the pupae mature, they form a darker yellow or orange coloring, making them easily identifiable with the naked eye.
E. eremicus adapts well to high temperatures and works well for preventative maintenance to control whiteflies. Though high-release rates may reduce whitefly populations, it comes at a high cost. Therefore, using a compatible insecticide may work best to reduce whitefly numbers.
Encarsia formosa
Encarsia formosa (Encarline f.) targets greenhouse whiteflies and works as preventative maintenance to minimize whitefly infestations. If whiteflies have established in great numbers, it may be more helpful to use a compatible chemical to reduce the population. Though E. formosa can decrease whitefly populations, it's not a cost-effective solution because of the higher rates needed to gain control.
This parasitic wasp moves through the greenhouse in search of whitefly larvae. Once she finds a host, she examines it and determines whether or not it's the correct whitefly according to her needs. If it is a suitable host, she will insert an egg into the larva. When the egg hatches, the parasitic larva will consume the whitefly from within and continue to feed until it has killed its host. It takes about eight days for the wasp to mature and break free from its host, venturing out to repeat the process.
Most E. formosa females kill more whiteflies than they parasitize. The females prefer to lay their eggs in third- and fourth-instar larvae, so if they encounter a smaller larva, they will normally attack it and feed on its bodily fluids. Feeding increases the females' lifespan and the number of eggs that they can lay.
Amblyseius swirskii (Swirskiline as) is a predatory mite that reduces whitefly populations and improves the quality of crops that are grown in warmer conditions. If growers release A. swirskii early in the season, the mites may prevent whitefly infestations altogether. These predatory mites establish quickly in the crop and feed on pollen when they have no other living food source available.
Thrips larva on a leaf. (Image by M.J. CC BY-SA 2.0)
Learning About Thrips
Adult thrips have delicate wings and move easily through dense crops. Western flower thrips feed on pollen and developing petals, damaging the flowers and causing blemishes. The females lay their eggs in the leaf tissue or on developing fruit. The larvae, which have an orange coloring, are small and go through two feeding stages before falling to the ground.
The larvae form into nonfeeding prepupae in the top layers of the soil before turning into pupae. However, some pupation may also occur on the foliage. While in the soil, the pupae are vulnerable to predatory mites and nematodes.
Western flower thrips not only damage foliage but also transmit plant diseases such as tomato spotted wilt virus and impatiens necrotic spot virus, both of which affect numerous ornamental crops. First-instar larvae obtain these viruses by feeding on infected plant tissue. Once they mature into adults, they transmit the viruses to uninfected plants, spreading the disease from plant to plant in the greenhouse.
Controlling Thrips With Predatory Insects
Amblyseius swirskii, a voracious predatory mite, preys on thrips, whiteflies and other greenhouse pests. In areas without prey, it feeds on pollen and mold, extending its life and providing preventative control. Though A. swirskii prefers warm, humid areas, it moves closer to the ground during the winter, which helps it to survive in semiprotected crops.
This predatory mite feeds on thrips and many different arthropods. It not only prevents western flower thrips from destroying greenhouse crops but also reduces rust mite and other spider mite populations. Because of its small size, A. cucumeris feeds on the smallest thrips larvae in the crop. Therefore, introduce as many predatory mites as possible to prevent thrips larvae from growing and reaching adulthood.
Orius insidiosus
Orius insidiosus is a predatory bug that works well with Amblyline cu in crops to target both young and adult thrips. While Amblyline cu controls immature thrips, Orius insidiosus feeds on the adults, providing total control in the greenhouse.
Orius predators attack small arthropods at all mobile stages; they also feed on pollen in the absence of prey. The females lay their eggs in the plant tissue, leaving a small cap visible just above the surface. The eggs hatch after five days at 68 degrees Fahrenheit, producing small, orange nymphs that resemble thrips larvae.
Young O. insidiosus go through five larval stages, developing from an egg into an adult in about 25 days. However, the overall quality and availability of food sources have an impact on their development time. Orius feeds on its prey by inserting its proboscis into the host and sucking out the body contents. It may even abandon a partially consumed victim if it locates another one in the vicinity. In fact, these predatory bugs kill more thrips than they need to in order to reach full maturity.
A dark-winged fungus gnat. (Image by John Tann CC BY 2.0)
Discovering Fungus Gnats and Shore flies
Several species of fungus gnats exist in the world, but Bradysia paupera seems to cause the most problems. In the greenhouse, these adult fungus gnats hover in small clouds above plants and in wet areas. They also aggregate in areas where shore flies thrive. In the past, growers thought fungus gnats were just a nuisance pest that didn't cause significant damage. However, researchers have learned that fungus gnats are responsible for the spread of many fungal diseases.
The adult fungus gnat lays her eggs in moist soil or organic matter. The larvae, which have a translucent appearance and a black head, have no legs and measure less than a centimeter in length. They feed on fungi and decaying plants but also thrive on live plant roots and burrow deep into the stems.
Shore flies are found in wet areas where algae is common. The adults have thick, black bodies with short antennae and a breathing horn near the rear end. Fungus gnats have slender bodies and appear more fragile than shore flies do. In addition, shore fly larvae do not have black heads and remain mostly around wet places with plenty of algae.
Controlling Fungus Gnats and Shore flies
Hypoaspis miles
Hypoaspis miles (Hypoline m.) is a predatory mite that feeds on a variety of soil organisms. It has a pale brown color and measures nearly 1 millimeter in length. It lives in the uppermost areas of the soil and is often found moving over the surfaces of planters. The females lay numerous eggs among the soil; these eggs hatch at 68 degrees after six days. The six-legged larvae emerge and go through two stages: protonymphal and deutonymphal. They feed for nearly 10 days before reaching adulthood; afterward, they eat various organisms such as fungus gnats and western flower thrips.
Atheta coriaria
A. Coriaria (Staphyline c.), a predatory beetle, feeds on many different soil-dwelling larvae but prefers shore fly larvae and eggs. The adults measure up to 4 millimeters in length and have a brown or black coloring; the larvae have thin bodies with a pale or yellowish-white appearance. The larvae also transition to a darker color in the later stages. It only takes A. coriaria 21 days to develop from an egg into an adult depending on the temperature and available food sources.
These predatory beetles tolerate various ranges in temperature, humidity, light and other conditions, making them an ideal control method for year-round use in greenhouses. All larval instars are mobile and seek out food within the crop. They kill and feed on all developing stages of shore flies, thrips and other pest insects; however, they prefer smaller to medium-sized larvae and can consume up to 155 eggs in a day.
For commercial use, the beetles perform best in temperatures above 54 degrees. At 70 degrees, a female can lay up to 190 eggs. At 77 degrees, the beetle population doubles in size in only 5.3 days, making A. coriaria an effective and quick-to-establish predator.
Steinernema feltiae
Steinernema feltiae (Exhibitline sf), a predatory nematode, seeks out its prey by swimming in the thin film of water on the soil. It locates its host by detecting waste products and carbon dioxide. Once it finds a host, it enters the body through the mouth, anus or other opening and releases the bacterium Xenorhabdus, killing the pest in a matter of hours.
The nematode grows and reproduces within the host body, creating another generation of infective juveniles to leave the carcass and find fresh hosts to invade. Because infected hosts turn brown and soft, it's often difficult to find them in the soil. Nematodes remain active in temperatures as low as 46 degrees, but the bacteria that they use to kill the hosts require temperatures at least 57 degrees or above. The bacteria fails at temperatures above 79 degrees, and using the nematodes in areas with high ambient temperatures results in failed pest elimination.
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War! Hellish War! Star Shell Reflections 1916-1918 (ePub)
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Jim Maultsaid’s illustrated diaries of his Great War service offer a unique and completely original perspective of a fighting man’s experiences.
Although an American citizen Jim was living in Donegal in 1914 and first joined the Young Citizens Volunteers and then the British Army.
On 1 July 1916 the first day of the Somme, Sergeant Maultsaid was seriously wounded. To quote from his diary as he lay in no-mans-land ‘The most awful cries rent the night air…it was a shambles…it was ‘Hell’ with the lid off… it was’.
Unlike so many, Jim survived and was hospitalised in ‘Blighty’. After a spell in Northern Ireland, he was selected for officer training at Cambridge. He was commissioned into The Chinese Labour Corps and his words and art work throw fascinating light on this little known but invaluable organization. Jim’s admiration for the CLC’s contribution and culture is obvious.
War! Hellish War! is more than a Great War diary – it is a masterpiece and a collector’s item of great historical and educational value. Despite the countless records of this conflict there is nothing to compare it with.
Taken as a whole, this work provides a panoramic perspective on the experience of civilian soldiers, with a journalist’s skill in weaving together an accessible account of what purports to be one man’s evidently exciting and moving experiences.
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A worthwhile, interesting and enjoyable read.
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'One hundred years on, following a labour of love by grand-daughter Barbara McClune who typed up and edited the original hand-written bound journals, Jim Maultsaid's account of the First World War offers a genuine, and often humorous, insight into the thoughts of an ordinary soldier.'
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About Jim Maultsaid
Jim Maultsaid was born in Pennsylvania in 1893 to Irish parents who returned to Donegal. Although he left school at 13 he was naturally gifted at both writing and drawing. Despite being an American citizen he joined the British Army in 1914. He was badly wounded on the First Day of the Somme (1 July 1916). Unfit for further active duty, he was commissioned in 1917 and worked with the Chinese Labour Corps until early 1920.
In the post-years he expanded the notes and sketches made in France into these unique Diaries.
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The value of a Guest Investigator program for Dawn
Editor's note: Since last year, there have been many questions in the planetary science community about whether there will be a Participating Scientist program for the Ceres encounter phase of the Dawn mission. I thought this was an important topic so I asked Anne Verbiscer to explain what Participating Scientists are, how they would contribute to the Dawn mission, and the current status of a Participating Scientist program for Ceres. I thank Anne for explaining this to The Planetary Society Blog's readers! -- ESL
I have been extremely fortunate to have joined the Cassini mission as a Participating Scientist. I relished the opportunity to learn firsthand how a large mission functions and how different instrument teams and disciplines interact to coordinate the acquisition and analysis of science from the Saturn system. Cassini Participating Scientists have led many recent Cassini discoveries. For instance, Participating Scientist Matt Hedman led the discovery of the connection between Enceladus’ plume activity and its orbital position, and Jason Barnes reported the possible first detection of waves on one of Titan’s lakes.
Participating Scientist programs have been a win-win for both NASA missions and the scientists fortunate enough to have written successful proposals to these programs. The missions expand their pool of expertise from which they can draw to interpret data acquired by the spacecraft. The scientists, particularly younger ones, gain valuable experience as team members of a NASA mission. In many cases, NASA missions were first selected when potential Participating Scientists were still in high school, or even younger than that. Dawn was selected by NASA in 2001. There is a rich cadre of young scientists who specialize in asteroid studies and received their Ph.D.s since 2001.
NASA selected 21 Participating Scientists to join the Dawn team in 2010, prior to Dawn's arrival at Vesta in 2011. Since that time, Dawn Participating Scientists have made enormous contributions to the mission. Participating Scientists became full members of the Dawn science team, which means they participated in and contributed to internal discussions of the interpretation of data. Unlike scientists outside the mission, Participating Scientists have access to data as soon as they are ready for analysis after downlink from the spacecraft; they do not have to wait for Dawn data be made public via the Planetary Data System before they can begin using them. Therefore, the Dawn Participating Scientists have, as they should, put their privileged access to data to good use by publishing papers, presenting their analyses at science conferences, etc. Many write blogs on the Dawn mission website. This past February, the Lunar and Planetary Institute hosted a major scientific workshop: Vesta in the Light of Dawn: First Exploration of a Protoplanet in the Asteroid Belt. The workshop was convened by Paul Schenk, a Dawn Participating Scientist, and two other Dawn Participating Scientists were on the scientific committee.
Sadly, this appears to be the end of the road for these Participating Scientists. At the time that selections were made for Participating Scientists for Dawn’s exploration of Vesta, NASA intended to issue a similar call for proposals for Participating Scientists for Dawn’s exploration of Ceres, one or two years prior to Dawn’s arrival at Ceres in early 2015. Like the [email protected] Participating Scientists, the [email protected] Participating Scientists would be drawn from a pool that includes many who have entered the field since 2001. But at the Small Bodies Assessment Group (aka SBAG) Meeting on January 8, 2014, NASA officials announced that there will be no Participating Scientist Program for the Dawn mission when the spacecraft reaches Ceres next year. (Source: Page 22 in this PDF presentation by Jonathan Rall.)
A [email protected] Participating Scientist opportunity is particularly appropriate for the Dawn mission because Vesta and Ceres are quite distinct geologic worlds! Vesta has a basaltic surface which sustained a substantial impact, creating the large Rheasilvia crater at its south pole. Ceres, however, has a surface which shows similarities to those of icy satellites of the giant planets. Ceres is also considerably larger than Vesta and is classified as a dwarf planet by the IAU. So Dawn’s Ceres campaign is the first exploration of a dwarf planet, with New Horizons’ exploration of Pluto later in 2015 being the second. 2015 is certainly the Year of the Dwarf Planet!
Instead of a Participating Scientist program, NASA planned to create the “Dawn Focused Research and Analysis Program” (or DFRAP) to “perform preparatory research for and then during the Ceres campaign.” Details of the genesis of the DFRAP can be found here (PDF).
According to the description of the DFRAP program, the DFRAP Principal Investigator would not have access to proprietary data from the Ceres campaign, and would not join the Dawn Science Team as [email protected] Participating Scientists have. The Small Bodies Assessment Group has lobbied hard to ensure there will be a [email protected] Participating Scientist program, and Jim Green, head of NASA’s Planetary Science Division promised that he would review the DFRAP program.
On Friday, however, we heard that the proposed Dawn Focused Research and Analysis Program has been cancelled. The new plan is for it to be replaced with a Guest Investigator program focused narrowly on "jets and plumes" at Ceres. Hopefully, potential [email protected] Guest Investigators will be added to the Dawn team and be welcome to participate in team meetings, internal team discussions and telecons, and assist in the initial scientific analysis of data from Ceres.
Bureaucratic details aside, we need to remember why we're sending missions to places like Ceres in the first place -- to make scientific discoveries. The issue is not whether great science will be done but whether the opportunity for a unique experience for young scientists will be missed. Broad participation in a Guest Investigator program for Dawn helps train the next generation of planetary explorers by increasing the pool of scientists with actual mission experience that they can then bring to future missions.
Dawn thrusting toward Ceres Artist's rendition of Dawn thrusting with its ion propulsion system as it approaches Ceres in 2015. NASA / JPL-Caltech
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MATCH REPORT: Port Vale 2-2 Colchester United
Port Vale fought back to earn a point at home to Colchester United in Sky Bet League Two on Saturday afternoon, with David Worrall firing in a brace. Goals from Courtney Senior and Drey Wright either side of Worrall's opener had seemingly downed Vale, but the midfielder struck again late on to seal a draw.
With two minutes on the clock, it was the visitors who registered the first attempt of the afternoon and the returning Rob Lainton was forced to make a save as Mikael Mandron directed a Ryan Jackson cross on target via his head. Michael Tonge then tested Sam Walker up the other end on five minutes, but the U’s goalkeeper responded well to hold onto the midfielder’s powerful free-kick.
Vale continued to press for an opener after that chance and Tonge almost pulled his side ahead after 10 minutes. The experienced midfielder shimmied past two defenders before drilling a low effort on target from inside the area, but Walker was on hand once more to deny him with a smart stop.
Despite there not being too much separating the teams in the early exchanges, Colchester found the net in the 12th minute to take the lead. It was a passage of neat build-up involving Sammie Szmodics and Sean Murray that lead to the goal, but Senior provided the finish as he slotted a shot into the far corner beyond Lainton.
Following Colchester’s goal, the game endured a quiet spell, but it was John McGreal’s men who almost doubled their lead with 23 minutes played as they countered with speed. Murray was unable to capitalise on the opportunity, however, as he flashed an effort inches wide of the far post from 18 yards.
It was Vale’s turn to attack in the 33rd minute and the hosts made it count as Worrall latched onto a pass across field by Cristian Montano. The midfielder then cushioned it down on his chest, cut inside past a defender, and then smashed a strike into the bottom corner from just inside the area.
Just before the break, Antony Kay forced Walker into a fine save as he headed a Tonge free-kick towards the roof of the net before looping one just off target seconds later. In stoppage time, the U’s regained their lead as Szmodics picked out Wright who finished after Vale failed to clear their lines.
With five minutes of the second half played, both teams had a chance to find the net as James Gibbons’ high cross was spilled by Walker under pressure from Anton Forrester. Szmodics then created space for a shot up the other end, but Nathan Smith threw his body in the way to block.
Forrester was at the heart of another move on 59 minutes as he looked to make an impact after coming off the bench at half-time, but he was thwarted by the goalkeeper who got down well to divert his low effort behind for a corner. Tonge then aimed his delivery towards the striker, but Colchester were able to hook the ball clear.
The Valiants kept possession well during the next quarter of an hour, but despite dictating the tempo of the game, Walker remained untested as the Colchester defence stood firm. Luke Hannant did get in behind the back line on 78 minutes after a mazy run, but his effort was tame, and the goalkeeper was allowed to gather comfortably.
With the game reaching the final stages, Vale's persistence paid dividends as Worrall doubled his tally to make it 2-2. Hannant's initital effort went through a crowd of players before finding the boot of Worrall, and it was his touch that proved decisive as it beat Walker to send Vale Park into raptures.
Port Vale: Lainton, Gibbons, Smith, Kay (Anderson 45), Jules, Montano (Whitfield 64), Tonge, Worrall, Hannant, Wilson (Forrester 45), Pope ©.
Unused Substitutes: Boot, Pugh, Harness, Barnett.
Colchester United: Walker, Jackson, Eastman, Kent, Vincent-Young, Murray, Lapslie, Szmodics, Senior (Comley 63), Wright (Prosser 77), Mandron (Guthrie 81).
Unused Substitutes: Gilmartin, Kpekawa, Issa, Ogedi-Uzokwe.
Attendance: 4,044 (143 away).
Port Vale vs Colchester United on 27 Jan 18
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Florida coronavirus: 11,015 new infections, 112 more resident deaths
By Tiffini Theisen
Florida added 11,015 coronavirus cases Monday to bring the cumulative total to 1,212,581. With 112 more fatalities, 20,680 Florida residents are now dead.
Central Florida’s cases passed 200,000, and statewide, the cumulative number of people who’ve been hospitalized with the virus surpassed 60,000 on Monday.
It’s the 13th day in a row that Florida has seen an increase of over 8,400 infections.
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By Mark Skoneki
The seven-day average of daily reported infections is 11,171, up from 9,800 a week earlier.
Each report includes deaths from several previous days, as it can take two weeks or more for fatalities to be logged.
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has said the state will not enforce a mask mandate, nor restrict capacity at bars and restaurants.
Statewide, the latest positivity rate reported by the Florida Department of Health was 8.45%, but that’s for new cases only and excludes anyone who previously tested positive. For all cases including retests of those previously infected, the latest positivity rate is 10.83%.
Latest White House COVID-19 task force report has Florida in red zone; court hears Orlando Sentinel case
Florida remains in the red zone for cases, with a 12% increase from the previous week, according to the Dec. 13 White House COVID-19 Task Force report, which continues to urge the public to wear masks, practice physical distancing and hand hygiene, while advising against indoor gatherings.
By Naseem S. Miller
Florida has obscured the true extent of its pandemic by using a misleading measure of positive cases to justify reopening schools and businesses, state data indicates. While the state has publicized that its positivity rate has regularly fallen below 5%, other health organizations are publishing data that shows the rate may be dramatically higher.
Central Florida on Monday added 1,939 cases for a total of 200,417: 633 new cases in Orange for 69,491; 357 in Polk for 33,741; 227 in Osceola for 23,251; 196 in Volusia for 20,157; 156 in Brevard for 19,178; 122 in Seminole for 16,480; 206 in Lake for 13,698; and 42 in Sumter for 4,421. (See details on all Central Florida cases here).
Central Florida had 11 of Monday’s newly reported deaths, bringing the region’s toll to 3,351. Polk County, due to nursing-home outbreaks, has the most coronavirus fatalities in the region with 751, followed by 717 in Orange, 501 in Brevard, 406 in Volusia, 303 in Seminole, 286 in Lake, 272 in Osceola, and 115 in Sumter.
COVID-19 hospitalizations had been down to the 2,000 range last month after mid-July highs of over 8,000, but they’re climbing again. Across the state, 5,512 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 as of about 4:45 p.m. Monday. The state’s online tool updates several times throughout the day.
Orange County reported 295 patients hospitalized, Osceola with 131, Seminole with 77, and Lake with 98 as of about 4:45 p.m. Monday.
To date, 60,152 people have been hospitalized in Florida, according to the state’s report.
South Florida, home to 29% of Florida’s population, accounts for nearly 40% of cases with 481,812. That includes 3,853 new cases reported Monday among Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
South Florida’s reported deaths rose by 55 on Monday for a total of 7,716, 37% of the state’s total.
The most recently available breakdown of Florida’s coronavirus cases can be found here. The most recently available county-by-county data can be found here.
List of mobile coronavirus and antibody testing sites in Central Florida by county
The virus has infected over 77 million people and has killed over 1.6 million worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins University & Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center. Nationwide, over 17.9 million people have been infected and over 318,000 are dead.
The true number of infections is thought to be far higher because many Americans have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected without feeling sick.
DeSantis reopened the state, claiming restrictions aren’t needed and claiming that, in some cases, they’ve done more harm than good.
Black and Hispanic people and American Indians have accounted for a disproportionate share of the deaths, underscoring the economic and health care disparities in the U.S.
Maps of Florida coronavirus cases by ZIP code and county
Search for Florida coronavirus patients by ZIP code using this interactive map. Also see hourly updates on confirmed cases, the number of tests conducted and details of each patient. Data including cases in Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Orange County, Collier County, Lee County, Manatee County, Pinellas County, Volusia County, Hillsborough County and others.
By Aric Chokey and Adelaide Chen
Many Americans have resisted wearing masks and social distancing, calling such precautions an overreaction or an infringement on their liberty. Public health experts say the problem has been compounded by confusing and inconsistent guidance from politicians and a patchwork quilt of approaches to containing the scourge by county, state, and federal governments.
Brazil has the second-most fatalities with over 186,000, India with over 145,000, Mexico with over 118,000, Italy with over 69,000, and the United Kingdom with over 67,000.
The actual number of cases around the world is believed to be much higher than reported — perhaps 10 times higher in the U.S., according to the CDC — given testing limitations and the many mild cases that have gone unreported or unrecognized.
Some of the worst-hit nations have been those whose leaders have downplayed the severity of COVID-19, undercut the advice of health experts and pushed unproven remedies.
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Local coronavirus victims: Their lives remembered
Juan Carlos Sosa has been described as “Juan in a million,” but for his family he is “Juan the one and only.” Whenever someone needed help, there he was, willing to assist, no matter the day or time. Now, he will no longer greet students with a big smile when they arrive at Celebration K-8 school and will never be able sing in the car with his daughter. Juan Carlos died on Aug. 30 at age 57. His family believes he was infected with coronavirus after he celebrated his birthday at the school where he was a custodian.
Deborah Denise Henson spent much of her adult life in pain — the result of a freakish accident that left her with plates and screws in her back. But you wouldn’t have known it from her smile. She survived a host of medical problems before succumbing to COVID-19.
Pong Hui Chartier, known as “Connie” to customers at the dry cleaning business she operated in Ocoee, liked to do things her way. “She’s never been someone that rested. She was always go, go, go. If anyone was going to live to be 100, it would be my mother,” her daughter said. At 79, Pong Hui took only one medication — for her thyroid. But in early March, she was diagnosed with pneumonia. Weeks later, she died as a victim of coronavirus.
See more Central Florida coronavirus obituaries here.
Symptoms? Do this
Are you feeling stressed or depressed from the COVID19 outbreak? There are resources available for you. You can contact the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/disaster-preparedness
Stay home when you are sick and avoid contact with people in poor health.
Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then dispose of the tissue.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
Clean and disinfect touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Follow these recommendations for using a face mask: The CDC now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social-distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Follow these guidelines for using a cloth mask.
Questions? Here are numbers to call
The Florida Department of Health has set up a call center to answer questions about coronavirus. There’s a number for Orange County, too.
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The Florida Department of Health’s number is 1-866-779-6121 and is available Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents may also email questions to COVID-19@flhealth.gov.
In Orange County, the number to call is 407-723-5004; it’s available Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For mental-health help, here is a list of resources.
For accurate, up-to-date information, visit
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov
The Florida Department of Health: floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/COVID-19. For questions, call the COVID-19 call center at 866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov.
A live map of COVID-19 cases around the globe: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
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Simon Bulmer, Owen Parker, Ian Bache, Stephen George, and Charlotte Burns
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1. Theories of European Integration
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5. From the End of the War to the Schuman Plan (the Late 1940s to the Early 1950s)
6. The ‘Other’ European Communities and the Origins of the European Economic Community (the Early 1950s to the 1960s)
7. The First Years of the European Economic Community (the 1960s and into the 1970s)
8. The Revival of European Integration (the Mid-1970s to the Late 1980s)
9. Maastricht and Amsterdam (the Late 1980s to the Late 1990s)
10. From Amsterdam to Lisbon (2000–09)
11. The EU in Crisis (2009–19)
Part Three Institutions
12. The Institutional Architecture
13. The European Commission
14. The European Council and the Council of the European Union (EU)
15. The European Parliament
16. The Court of Justice of the European Union
17. Organized Interests
Part Four Policies
18. Policy Making and Policies in the European Union
19. The Single Market
20. Economic and Monetary Union
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24. Trade and Development Aid
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Stories by Stephen Payne
What California’s Expanded Privacy Law Means for Communicators
December 1st, 2020 by Stephen Payne
Just when you thought you understood the complexities of the relatively new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), on Election Day 2020, voters in the Golden State decided to take CCPA even further. By a wide margin (56-44 percent), they approved the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Think of this new package as CCPA 2.0. There is a lot to unpack in this new law and how it might influence communicators and their clients doing business in California.
Data Breach! What PR Pros Need to Know When the Inevitable Happens
March 1st, 2020 by Stephen Payne
Data breach. In this ever-connected world, those words conjure fear, and rightly so. Click on an innocent-looking email, webpage URL or attachment, and the next thing you know, someone has access to your email
What Communications Professionals Need to Know About Data Privacy
November 1st, 2019 by Stephen Payne
Data is critical to measurement. But what about data privacy? And why do communicators need to know about data privacy? In short, privacy laws are everywhere, argues Stephen Payne, the veteran communicator at Feld Entertainment who now also has responsibility for privacy. PR pros can benefit from at least a basic understanding of how data privacy laws work, he writes.
Why PR Pros Need to Keep Learning and How to Do So
October 17th, 2016 by Stephen Payne
The diversity of knowledge needed in our profession continues to expand. We’re strategic advisors as well as communicators. As such, I’m seeing a greater need for continued learning. When I was in journalism school, I was required to take one marketing class. That’s right, one. Not that regression analysis is part of my day-to-day, but that class gives me more insight now than it did then. Communications is a business. A strong business education is critical to success.
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Reynolds enjoying silver lining from painful back fracture
Fri 2 Aug 2019, 06:01 PM
Rabbitohs halfback Adam Reynolds is feeling as good as he ever has this late in the season after recovering from a back fracture.
While the injury was untimely - coming at the start of an Origin period in which Souths were heavily represented and carrying other key injuries - Reynolds is now reaping the rewards.
Souths have bounced back from a four-game losing run with three consecutive wins, enough to move them into second spot on the ladder heading into round 20.
"It's [his back] still a little bit sore here and there but we've learned to manage it a bit better, the physios are doing a great job," Reynolds said.
"It's all the hard work behind the scenes you don't see but overall the body's feeling pretty good for this time of year."
The injury came in the loss to the Eels in round 12 via an accidental knee to the back. It fractured the transverse process on Reynolds' L3 vertebra.
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While a fractured back sounds alarming, the transverse process is the small projection or "wing" on either side of every vertebra that attaches the bone to the surrounding muscle, meaning there was no threat to the actual spinal cord.
"At first you hear broken back and you hear the worst but it was never serious enough to be like that, although it is a back," Reynolds said.
"I felt fine and I trust the medical staff and what they were telling me I fully believed. They've done a great job.
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"They basically said it was a pain management sort of thing. We looked at cases in the AFL where some might have played after a week or two and some might not have played after eight weeks.
"It's sort of just getting a balance, not rushing things, we had to let it settle at first. The club was really good, they gave me a week and a bit off, I got to get away with the family and just enjoy the downtime and come back refreshed.
"It plays a part in getting your mental things right as well.
"I'm good now, the body's probably feeling the best it's felt at this time of the year for a number of years now. I'm really excited and looking forward to the back end of the year."
In the round 12 game where Reynolds picked up the injury – and managed to finish the game – he was the only regular first-choice playmaker available thanks to Origin plus an injury to Alex Johnston. The week after, Damien Cook was the only regular in action.
With all three Burgess brothers missing games from round 14 onwards, Johnston unavailable and other players such as Braidon Burns and Kyle Turner also missing, there has been no shortage of disruption for Souths.
Sam Burgess returns, Bennett happy to see GI back
Burns, Turner and Tom Burgess have since returned with Sam Burgess listed to come back for this weekend's trip to Cronulla while Alex Johnston is due back in a week or two. Cody Walker is rediscovering his mojo and the team have now strung three scrappy but important wins together.
"We tested our depth throughout that period and I think it's a good thing to have those players come up and represent us, it gives them a bit more experience in case they're called upon at the end of the year," Reynolds said.
"Every one of us has [playmakers] had some time out of the game whether it be through Origin, injury, suspension, we've all been missing at some point in time and it's only the last week or two we've all been connected and been training together and been on the same page which translates to performances on the park."
Despite their strong position on the ladder, Reynolds said South Sydney's best football was still ahead of them.
"We haven't been playing our best football. That's the pleasing thing – that we know there's a lot more upside in us," he said.
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The cat wants custard by P Crumble
Ill. by Lucinda Gifford. Scholastic, 2016. ISBN 9781760155780
(Age: 4+) Recommended. Cats, Humour, Likes and dislikes. The cat that stares out of each page demanding custard will immediately remind the readers of the cats they know about: those at home or in neighbours' yards. The haughty, self involved expression on its face is a give away that he is just like all other cats, self absorbed and the centre of their own universes.
He wants custard, and when called to the kitchen for his tea, runs through the possibilities of what the woman will give him. He rejects many offerings: chicken and gravy, beef, pigs' ears, sardines, and thinks just about custard. He tries to tell the woman how much he wants custard by miming the word, thinking about it so that she will think about it too, and spelling out the words with his body. He sits by the fridge all night trying different things, willing the door to open, but all to no avail, he falls asleep. But during the night the woman comes along for a snack and leaves the door open. His dream has come to fruition, he leaps into the fridge and finds a bowl of custard but a big surprise waits for him.
The book with its wonderful illustrations of a manic cat will initiate discussions about likes and dislikes, about what to do when asking parents for something that you like, what to do if offered food that it not to your taste, and so on. The story humorously depicts the cat and its antics designed to get the food it wants, and then the author turns the story on its head with a funny twist which will ensure the readers dissolve in laughter.
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1092 Main Street Unit 2, in Bolton can be a multi or single tenant office space and can be further subdivided. Located directly off of Main Street (Route 117) in Bolton, it is highly accessible from I-495 which is 2 miles away and from I-190 which is 5 miles away. The space additionally is handicap accessible and has one handicap parking space. This space is prime for retail or offices whether it is multi or single tenant. For Sale: $595,000 Lease: $15/ PSF net utilities Taxes (2019): $8,736/Year Condo Fees: $5,928/Year
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Singapore: Record S$6.7 million recovered from alleged business email scam
With the help of United Overseas Bank (UOB), the police’s Anti-Scam Centre recently recovered more than US$4.91 million (S$6.7 million) stolen from an alleged business email scam — the largest sum recovered since the centre was set up last year.
The police said in a media briefing on Thursday (Oct 8) that UOB and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation alerted them to a suspected case of money laundering last Saturday.
A foreign bank had contacted UOB with an urgent request to recall US$5 million transferred into a Singapore-based UOB account belonging to a local corporate entity. This local entity, which was not named, is being investigated for its suspected involvement in money-laundering offences.
Preliminary investigations by the Anti-Scam Centre showed that the funds were linked to an alleged “business email compromise” scam, where a fraudster impersonates a firm using a fake corporate email address to defraud victims.
Mr Richard Soh, head of investigation at UOB’s integrated fraud management arm, told reporters that the bank froze the Singapore-based bank account within minutes of the alert.
Apart from recovering more than US$3.9 million, the bank managed to retrieve an extra US$987,000 that had been transferred from the account in Singapore to a UOB account in Malaysia.
Investigations are under way to trace and recover the remaining money.
Mr David Chew, director of the police’s Commercial Affairs Department, said that business email compromise scams have become a huge worldwide problem because of the surge in internet payments.
In the first six months of this year, the police received 209 reports of business email compromise scams that cheated victims in Singapore of at least S$15.9 million.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Geraldine Cheng said that almost daily, the Anti-Scam Centre encounters cases affecting overseas victims that involve money travelling through Singapore.
By Tessa Oh, Today, 8 October 2020
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Riverstone Experience
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Riverstone Fulham
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Coronavirus is strengthening our sense of community
One of the few good things to have come out of coronavirus crisis is a stronger sense of community.
Novelist Paul Coelho’s observation that “life always waits for some crisis to occur before revealing itself at its most brilliant” has been proven right by our response to the pandemic.
We have witnessed the steadfast dedication of our NHS and key workers, more people supporting and engaging with charities and many more people going out of their way to support family, friends and neighbours, particularly those who are elderly or vulnerable.
There has been a discernible shift in mindset and a newfound appreciation for the simple gift of human kindness and its power to strengthen our bonds, awakening a need to help others as a way of enhancing our own lives.
This amazing response should give rise to an even greater emphasis on community building and the need to create opportunities for human connection.
We could see in the long term an acceleration of trends such as collaborative workplaces, shared amenities in residential communities, digital adoption and an emphasis on safer environments. Being connected to the wider community has been found to be particularly beneficial as highlighted by coronavirus.
According to the Centre for Ageing Better, older people need opportunities to build strong and supportive relationships across generations and the organisation campaigns for the creation of communities that make it easier for them to stay active and connected.
Meanwhile, Age UK’s ‘Staying Sharp’ series talks about staying connected to friends and family and taking part in social activities as a way of supporting brain health.
Our focus at Riverstone is independent living within communities that promote active and healthy lives. Family and friends will be welcome to enjoy our beautiful spaces and amenities and our restaurants will be open to the wider public to encourage interaction across the generations.
We hope that today’s renewed focus on meaningful relationships between older and younger people, as a result of the coronavirus, continues to bring benefits to both sides.
Stronger, interconnected communities promote feelings of shared responsibility for each other’s wellbeing and everyone has a role to play. As demonstrated by Captain Tom Moore’s fantastic fundraising efforts, it is never too late for togetherness to give us all a strong sense of purpose.
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The Rep’s 37th Season
Great Stories Well Told
A Drama by John Logan
Raw and provocative, RED is a searing portrait of Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko’s ambition and vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. But it is possible that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing.
Winner of the 2010 Tony Award
Directed by: Merritt Olsen with initial direction by Philip Muehe
Presented: October 9-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2020
A Comedy by Patrick Barlow
This thrilling adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens’ most beloved characters to life; from Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mr. Fezziwig, not to mention three scary, but hilarious, ghosts. Barlow’s “A Christmas Carol” uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption. Witness Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.
Directed by: Bill Schnell
Presented: November 27-28, December 3-5, 10-13, 2020
A Drama by Damien Atkins
Motherhood was something that Vivian never desired. As a world renowned and much-respected anthropologist, Vivian is most comfortable in her world of quiet solitude. Her life is abruptly changed when her ex-husband shows up and asks Vivian to resume custody of their teenage daughter, Lucy, who is autistic. He wants to focus on settling in with his new wife. A powerful play about the relationship between mother and daughter, the power of love, and the rare moments in life when something or someone, comes along and forces a re-evaluation of life and the way we respond to the world around us.
Directed by: Dawn Farr
Presented: January 22-24, 28-31, 2021
Ten November
A Musical Docudrama by Steven Dietz and Eric Peltoniemi
On November 10, 1975, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank during a storm on Lake Superior, taking with it 30 men. Inspired by the Gordon Lightfoot song, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” this docudrama is a compelling inquiry into the unanswered questions about that tragedy. “A wonderful mixture of music, historical research, and personal reflection—all of it wrapped in the metaphorical power of sea literature and in the evocative emotion of achingly beautiful folk songs.” — The St. Paul Pioneer Press
Directed by: Jeanne Skattum
Presented: March 5-6, 11-13, 18-21, 2021
A Comedy by David Ives, (adapted from Le Menteur by Pierre Corneille)
It’s Paris, 1643. A sweet, small town boy with big ambition has but a single flaw; he can’t tell the truth. He hires a servant who can’t tell a lie, falls for a girl engaged to his best friend, and then things get complicated. “The Liar” is a tour de force of madcap misunderstandings and breathtakingly intricate lies in this sparkling adaptation from the wordsmith magician, David Ives (All in the Timing and Venus in Furs).
Directed by: Merritt Olsen
Presented: April 23-24, 29-May1, 6-9, 2021
A Dramatic Comedy by Kim Carney
Maxine, a feisty, bitter Alzheimer’s victim, doesn’t want to move into a nursing facility. Then she meets Joe, a widower who shares her love for dance, and her outlook begins to change. Although the two clash when lucid, their hazy memories overlap, and they begin an affair that rejuvenates and fulfills them. Can these lovers—played simultaneously by an elderly twosome and a young, vivacious couple—stay together despite their families’ wishes and their fading vitality?
Directed by: Mary Pyfferoen
Presented: June 11-12, 17-19, 24-27, 2021
A Dark Comedy by Jen Silverman
Two sisters and a dog live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming of love and power. The arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set all three on a strange and dangerous path. The Moors is a Brontë-inspired dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility. The New Haven Review says “The Moors establishes a world of shifting possibility—nothing is as it seems, and nothing will change, but everything will be different.”
Directed by: Kami Sim
Presented: July 30-August 1, 5-8, 2021
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Hear Porter Robinson, Madeon’s Silky Electro-Pop Single ‘Shelter’
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Electronic pop DJ/producers Madeon and Porter Robinson teamed up on a new single, “Shelter,” which they will perform on their joint North American tour this fall. The wistful track is full of spiraling effects and pitch-shifted hooks. The song is available to stream today.
“Both Porter and I started working with people in-person when we started making our respective albums and appreciated how much more collaborative you can get,” French electro-pop musician Madeon said of his North Carolina-based music partner. “Our intent was to make music that would reflect our friendship.”
Robinson and Madeon will perform together onstage, incorporating new music (including “Shelter”) and material from their respective solo catalogs. The tour kicks off September 29th in Atlanta, Georgia and ends December 2nd in Salt Lake City, Utah. Seventeen dates have been announced as of this writing (with more yet to be revealed), and full details are available at the tour website.
“I see enthusiasm and inspiration as the most important currency you can have when you’re making music,” said Robinson. “It’s this weird sensation of being drunk on your own confidence and excitement that leads to so many creative breakthroughs. That effect was really exaggerated when we were working together.”
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Robinson emerged in 2010 with a string of electronic singles that incorporated Japanese influences. He released his debut LP, Worlds, in 2014. Madeon has broken through in 2010 with popular YouTube mash-ups and remixes. He released his debut album, Adventure, last year.
Porter Robinson & Madeon North American Tour Dates
September 29 – Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
October 1 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion
October 2 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
October 4 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
October 5 – Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom
October 6 – Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theatre
October 7 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
October 8 – Houston, TX @ Revention Music Center
November 13 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
November 14 – Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
November 16 – Washington, DC @ Echostage
November 25 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Auditorium
November 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ Microsoft Theater
November 29 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
December 1 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
December 2 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
In This Article: Madeon, Porter Robinson
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The National know how to deliver an encore. One day after the band’s sold-out concert amid the hills and forest of the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, the National returned last night for another kind of show on the serene open landscape of the city’s Hollywood Forever Cemetery, bringing more gentle ballads and crashing indie-rock walls of sound.
It was a strange and inviting venue for an acclaimed rock act never easy to define, facing thousands of fans crowded amid tombstones and mausoleums. For two hours, the Brooklyn quintet (by way of Ohio) performed songs that were both wounded and accented with startling bursts of rage from singer Matt Berninger.
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The song choices weren’t vastly different from the night before, but the setting suggested a special tone. It began with a regretful “I Should Live in Salt,” from the National’s sixth album, Trouble Will Find Me. Berninger’s forlorn vocal was accompanied by the strumming of a single guitar as wisps of fog drifted across the stage. Soon the full band soon stepped into the song, adding the night’s first wistful blasts of trumpet and trombone.
Between songs, the singer was a humble and irreverent host. “It’s a pretty dead crowd out there tonight,” Berninger joked to groans as he looked over a park where cultural icons from silent film star Rudolph Valentino to punk-rock originator Dee Dee Ramone are buried. “It took me a half-hour to write that joke.”
Hollywood Forever is a rare expanse of flat open land in the middle of the city, occasionally transformed into a unique concert venue, as it was for an emotional performance last October by the xx. (Live performances are more frequent in the cemetery’s Masonic Hall.) The National made the most of their time there, noting the presence in the crowd of the mother of guitarists (and producers) Aaron and Bryce Dessner.
The musicians leaned into an atmospheric “Don’t Swallow the Cap” with a driving, hypnotic rhythm from drummer Bryan Devendorf as Berninger sang, “I have only two emotions, careful fear and dead devotion/I can’t get the balance right.” During “Anyone’s Ghost,” the snarl of postpunk guitars contrasted with the warmth and weariness of Berninger’s baritone.
The sound was crisp and loud during “Conversation 16,” echoing the brooding pop songcraft of the Smiths, as the vocal confessed: “It’s a Hollywood summer/You’ll never believe the shitty thoughts I think.” “Squalor Victoria” began with a nervous beat and brass section, followed by the full band erupting in a swirl of sparks. By the end, Berninger was raging through the lyrics, knees buckling: “This isn’t working, you, my middlebrow fuck-up . . .”
“This next song is not angry, but nicer,” Berninger promised, introducing the aching ballad “I Need My Girl,” a song from the new album he said was about his wife. Afterwards, he joked, “I had a minor panic attack in the middle of that song. For a minute, I thought my zipper was down.”
“This Is the Last Time” was a gentle ballad with heavy undertones, as layers of sound supported his aching romantic plea, horns rising behind him. Before singing “Slow Show” (from 2007’s Boxer), Berninger noted how the band has heard that the song is often played at weddings: “There is a penis reference late in the song, so I always thought that was curious.”
“Graceless” was virtual Goth rock, with a forceful, gloomy energy. And before singing “England,” Berninger noted wryly, “You might have heard it as a Mumford & Sons B-side.” Berninger did compliment the Mumford version, then eased into the dramatic original reading of the tune as images of shattered glass flashed on the big screen behind them.
The song was understated at first, then swelled into a storm of horns and bashing guitars and piano, slicing through the cool night air. It was one more highlight in an evening of words on melancholy and loss, absorbed into a sound somehow hopeful and alive in a cemetery to the stars.
“I Should Live in Salt”
“Don’t Swallow the Cap”
“Anyone’s Ghost”
“Mistaken for Strangers”
“Sea of Love”
“Afraid of Everyone”
“Conversation 16”
“Squalor Victoria”
“I Need My Girl”
“This Is the Last Time”
“Heavenfaced”
“All the Wine”
“Bloodbuzz Ohio”
“Pink Rabbits”
“Graceless”
“Mr. November”
“Terrible Love”
“Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks”
In This Article: The National
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Mar 13, 2018 2 Comments
Here’s to the People Recovering From a Life-Changing Injury
Do you ever feel like people just don't understand how you feel when you say, “I’m trying my best, but losing the use of my legs has really made it difficult to work out.”?
Maybe, this week has been an awesome week for you…Recovery has been going well since your injury. You've finally been set free from the clutches of your physical therapist and they have sent you off to the races with some take-home exercises and things to do at the gym.
You have been lifting light, eating right, and following up with the best personal injury lawyer you could find in your area because of an accident that happened a year ago, but, then you go to the gym and you begin your routine.
First set – Great. Second set – You start to notice people keep looking at you. Third set – You begin to feel uncomfortable and not “normal.” You begin to question yourself, “Will, I ever feel normal again?” “Do I need to go back to physical therapy?!” A barrage of self-doubting questions begins firing through your brain.
Instantly, your amazing week is ruined. Your optimistic outlook on the world and your future slowly dwindle into the abyss of lost dreams. A sudden feeling of sadness and uncertainty settles in and you just come to a solution that you just have no clue how to deal with this problem.
I’m going STOP that sob story right there!
We Are Survivors Turned Warriors!
Have you ever heard of the saying, “Good people don’t just happen, good people are made through hardship.”?
The point of this article isn’t to remind ourselves about the difficulties of rehabilitation or adapting to an entirely new way of life. Those of us who have been unfortunate enough to go through an accident that changes your life already know the daily struggle. But it does not have to be like that!
People should try and understand that, following a life-altering injury, things change…dramatically. Hence, the “life-changing” part. Not only can we no longer exercise the way we used to, our psyche takes a hit as well. It’s like a pitcher who suffers a shoulder injury or a soccer player that twists their ankle. The sun with no rays, a snowman with no carrot…I think you get the picture.
Faced with this, we have two choices. Either, do nothing because it feels better and worse at the same time OR attack the issue with the determination of a lioness protecting their cubs.
All it takes is one small act of progress. An action. Each move...made with the end goal in sight. The gym isn’t anything compared to what you have been through. 10 minutes of traffic to get to the gym should be a cakewalk compared to 3 days in the I.C.U. Check out Kristen's story – she thought that she was too fragile to do anything until she began making small efforts to change her life. After a small amount of time and effort, you will fall into a routine. A routine of improving your physical health and also…your mindset.
You’ve Been Through So Much. Keep Working Hard and Don’t Give Up!
Your mindset is an incredibly powerful thing. It doesn’t happen overnight, but you will get there. It’s like the analogy I mentioned above. It just takes time.
Now that you've made it this far what’s important is that you don’t give up. Don’t forget that where you are now can be changed and that your future is directly related to the choices you make NOW.
Please, make it an effort to remember… there are so many people who have similar stories as you. There IS a trainer out there that has been in your shoes and can help you achieve your goals. What’s important is how you feel about yourself physically and mentally.
But, really keep it up… Celebrate the small victories. Consistency is hard and you should be damn proud of yourself after every workout.
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Lucas Coral Todesco a Lifestyle & Safety writer since 2015 who has worked with various attorneys across the United States. A writer & content marketer by day and a reader and researcher by night.
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Haha, Anytime! A lot of us have been there! Whether it was you or your loved one that is involved in the injury. It makes me so happy to be involved in a community and share my stories.
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Today's News: Our Take - Former President George W. Bush Recovering from Heart Procedure
Former PresidentGeorge W. Bushis recovering after a successful heart procedure in Dallason Tuesday,ABC Newsreports. According to his spokesman Freddy Ford, Bush's doctors discovered a blockage in an artery during his annual physicalon Monday.The O.C.cast: Where are they now?"At the recommendation ...
Former President George W. Bush is recovering after a successful heart procedure in Dallason Tuesday, ABC News reports. According to his spokesman Freddy Ford, Bush's doctors discovered a blockage in an artery during his annual physical on Monday.
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"At the recommendation of his doctors, President Bush agreed to have a stent placed to open the blockage," Ford said. "The procedure was performed successfully this morning, without complication, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital."
Bush is "in high spirits" and is expected to be discharged Wednesday.
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Northern Virginia sends runners with title hopes to cross country championships
Charlie Ban December 6, 2012 at 12:20pm
Chantilly’s Sean McGorty maintains his lead at the Footlocker south regional. Photos by Ed Lull
It’s been a banner year for northern Virginia cross country, but it’s not over yet.
[button-red url=”http://runhigh.com/2012RESULTS/R111012AA.html” target=”_self” position=”left”] Virginia State Meet Results [/button-red]Four local runners are headed to the Footlocker Cross Country Championships this Saturday in San Diego to take on the nation’s best high school runners. It’s the largest contingent the area has sent to the race since 1996 and two of the runners have legitimate national title hopes.
No Virginian has won the Footlocker meet since Langley High School’s Erin Keough in 1985 and 1986.
Chantilly’s Sean McGorty and Lake Braddock’s Sophie Chase, both winners of the Footlocker south regional Nov. 24 in Charlotte, also lead their teams to state titles Nov. 10 at Great Meadow in the Plains. It was Chantilly’s first team title and Lake Braddock was somewhat of a surprise to many after not qualifying for the state meet the year before.
McGorty teamed with senior Logan Miller to go 1-3and lead the Chargers to a 15-point win over Midlothian. The two had finished second and eighth the year before when Chantilly finished fourth, with McGorty chasing Annandale’s Ahmed Bile, whom he passed at last year’s Footlocker final to finish 10th.
This year, he’s been on his own, winning every race so far.
“He creates his own challenges,” said Chantilly coach Matt Gilchrist. “Even though his goal has been Footlocker, we’ve treated each meet as an individual challenge. He really wants to make his mark in northern Virginia.”
McGorty is shooting for a top five performance, and his dominating races so far support that goal. He’ll have to contend with defending champion Edward Cheserek of New Jersey. After track season, it’s off to Stanford University.
Most of Lake Braddock’s girls team had to stay on the sidelines in 2011 as they watched Chase and
Hannah Christen race, with Chase winning her first cross country state title. Illnesses during the run up to the regional meet led to an off day. Despite his team’s nonqualifiation, coach Mike Mangan knew the Bruins could compete.
This fall, after solid performances against nationally-ranked teams in Richmond and Texas, he knew they had a shot at the state title, though he didn’t know what to expect from Midlothian, which had been shuffling its lineup all year.
This year, Chase, a senior, defended her title and Christen, a junior, followed in third, with sophomore Katie Roche in sixth, giving the Bruins a formidable score after three runners.
Junior Katy Kunc‘s ascension to the varsity team was a pleasant surprise to Mangan, which helped spur the team’s dominance.
“You’ll often have some freshmen who are new to high school running come in and assert themselves,” he said. “Katy hadn’t run track before, so we really didn’t know how good she was going to be.” She wound up 18th at the state meet, ahead of senior Misha Suresh (38th) whom Mangan said made a dramatic improvement in the last year.
Despite training two miles away from Chase and facing her five times so far this year, West Springfield’s Caroline Alcorta hasn’t backed down from any challenge so far.
“I sell it to her this way,” said her coach Chris Pelligrini. “She can hang back and run with her people she can already beat, or she can push herself to run with the person she wants to beat. Some people let Sophie go, but Caroline aspires to be that fast, so she takes her on her tail and hopes that’s the day she is stronger.”
Sophie Chase wins the state meet.
So far, a good day has meant a 15-second margin from Chase, so that’s her goal on Saturday. She also aims to finish in the top half of the race and the top five among southern region qualifiers.
Her problem in the past had been her nerves, which would sometimes boil over into physical manifestation before races. Pelligirini made her a team captain this year, but with an important caveat.
“The other girls will look toher and if they see her freaking out, as good as she if, they would do the same. She had to set a good example, at least on the surface. I think in doing so, she’s relaxed, herself. “
Oakton’s Allie Klimkiewicz, a sophomore, also qualified for the Footlocker final.
Northern Virginia and Footlocker facts
Since Keough’s victories, several Virginians have come close, including John Handley’s Bobby Lockhart in 2001, South Lakes’ Alan Webb in 2000, West Springfield’s Sharif Karie in 1995 and 1996.
The D.C. suburbs have only been shut out twice- in 2007 and 1992.
In 1988 and 1995, eight northern Virginia runners qualified.
In 1986 and 1996, northern Virginia sent six runners.
In 1996, Karie finished second and Centreville’s Laura Heiner finished fifth
The girls’ best tandem was in 1985, when Keough won her first of two titles and Wendy Neeley of Lake Braddock finished third.
The best boys’ tandem was Karie in second and Eric Kweder in ninth, in 1995.
2000 runner-up Webb holds the American record for the mile
1982’s 28th place finisher Alisa Harms still competes, as Alisa Harvey, and coaches the George Mason High School Mustangs
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School Fuel
We couldn’t do the work we do without the generous support of our partners. Our partners assist our mission in a variety of ways, including financial gifts, logistical support and volunteer teams.
Civic & Service Groups
Several civic groups contribute faithfully to School Fuel: Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Sig Fraternity, Hays County Extension Education group, San Marcos Lions Club, Beta Sigma Phi, the San Marcos Bluebonnet Lions Club, and the Kiwanis Club are among those.
Several local churches support School Fuel: First Baptist, First Presbyterian, St. Mark's Episcopal, Hunter's Glen Fellowship, and St. John's Catholic, Kyle United Methodist Women, San Marcos First United Methodist Church, Grace Lutheran Church
In-kind gifts are so valuable to us. Besides food costs, there are expenses which we must pick up--dollies to move the totes, plastic totes for delivering bags and delivery options, storage cabinets, tables used for packing, website maintenance, postage, thank you cards, etc. These are certainly welcome contributions. Please specify if you'd like to support us in this manner.
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Our corporate sponsors include Ace Relocation, Amazon Smile, Baptist Health Foundation, Baptist Hunger Offering, Berry Aviation, Central Texas Medical Center, City of San Marcos, Chuy's, Edward Jones, Embassy Suites, Grande Communications, HEB, Hill Country IDD, Mensor Cares, Pie Society, Pioneer Bank, Reliable Air, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, San Marcos City Council, San Marcos Treatment Center, Sign Arts, Stonewall Warehouse, Sundt Foundation, The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway, Twice Blessed Resale Shop, Urban Bricks, Zelick's
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Many individuals continually support us, giving monthly or yearly, or whenever possible for them. Hill Country MHDD Center sends us workers when possible. We have also received support from Texas State University, both staff and organizations this year; these include the Department of Theater and Dance, the Office of the VP for Information Technology, Graduate Office, ACEI, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Chi Beta Delta, Delta Sigma Phi, Hispanic Business Students Assoc..
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Employee Spotlight: Jonathan Harb
Jonathan Harb
Jonathan Harb, a manager at ScottMadden, joined the firm in 2014. With previous IT experience in the oil and gas industry, Jonathan works across both of ScottMadden’s practice areas—corporate & shared services and energy—and is a member of the supply chain and strategy & services communities of practice. He is the lead and founder of the &Cookies program, which offers employees a fun opportunity to gather and discuss professional development topics. These conversations are centered around TED Talks and are always paired with a sweet treat! Jonathan holds a B.S. in computer engineering and an M.B.A. from LSU.
Playing the Game
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jonathan spent his childhood surrounded by family. His home was a melting pot of diverse cultures and flavors—from the Cajun spice of Baton Rouge, to the Middle Eastern traditions of his Lebanese and Palestinian parents, to an even broader array across his extended family. Holidays were boisterous occasions resembling international potlucks and featuring energetic board game competitions. Through these gatherings, Jonathan witnessed passionate, driven people, put family above all—an ideal that keeps his family well connected, even today—and developed his love for board games—a shared interest which unites his family on multiple occasions each year.
Despite his growing collection of board games, including personal favorite Terraforming Mars, Jonathan hopes to one day design and publish a board game of his own. His ideal game will require strategy and player interaction, while offering high variability. More challenging than one would expect, publishing a board game requires a well-developed network and an excellent idea. To broaden his reach, Jonathan attends conventions; and while the details remain top secret, he has several games under development.
Finding the Beat
While attending college at LSU, Jonathan auditioned for an improv competition with his cousin. Enveloped by the improv community, the two joined a troupe called The Family Dinner. Jonathan honed his skills through on-stage learning and judged his progress through the growing laughs of the audience. Following two years in the tech industry, Jonathan returned to his alma mater for an M.B.A. As Jonathan’s advancing career carried him to Washington D.C., he said goodbye to The Family Dinner and joined a new improv community. Jonathan found that improv, much like consulting, was a constant exercise in active listening and teamwork; and after nearly five years within oil and gas, he pivoted to Atlanta in search of a consulting position.
While Jonathan enjoyed the technical acumen and subject matter expertise required of his previous job, he sought an ever-changing, relationship-driven work environment, where he still could capitalize on his analytical abilities and energy knowledge. He connected with ScottMadden while attending The National Black M.B.A. conference and joined the firm shortly after. As Jonathan settled into Atlanta, he turned yet again to the local improv scene. With a love for musical games and rhyming, he created his own troupe, Hip-Hop Harold. The group combines a classic improv format (The Harold) with free-style rapping. Based on an opening suggestion from the audience, the troupe establishes a beat and explores the suggestion through three independent scenes. Anytime “kick it” is yelled, the group drops a beat and bursts into a rap. Jonathan and his Hip-Hop Harold counterparts have performed this high-energy act at many improv festivals and competitions, even winning a few victories along the way!
Changing Scenes
In April, Jonathan relocated to Louisville, Kentucky, in support of his fiancé’s new job with Maker’s Mark. He is taking full advantage of his extra time at home, brainstorming new board game ideas and reading epic fantasy and mystery novels. He and Rachel also enjoy the company of their two cats, Wonka and Moon. Post-quarantine, Jonathan is looking forward to exploring the Louisville food scene and leveraging Rachel’s bourbon knowledge. While adjusting to quarantine life in a new city can be challenging, Jonathan is more than equipped to improvise, and there’s no doubt he will be back on stage and hosting game nights again very soon!
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Paul Marsden to referee Oxford United home clash
by James Moody
@jamesiron95
Paul Marsden will be the man in the middle for the Iron's home league clash against Oxford United.
The Lancashire-based official will travel to Glanford Park for his twelfth game of the campaign and his first-ever in Sky Bet League One.
His first game of the campaign saw him officiate in Mansfield Town's opening day 3-0 victory over Newport County in which Neal Bishop became his first EFL yellow card. His most recent appointment came in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday when he oversaw Manchester City U21s slender 1-0 away victory at Tranmere Rovers. On that night, he didn't show any cards.
Being his first fixture in Sky Bet League One, Marsden is yet to take charge of a game between either the Iron or Oxford United and has made the step-up to the EFL after just one campaign on the National League.
He was the fourth official at the National League play-off final at Wembley at the end of last season when Tranmere defeated Boreham Wood 2-1. He then became one of just six to make the leap into the professional game after a hugely impressive season in the middle.
In 2017-18, he took charge of 21 games in the National League, issuing 74 yellow cards and eight reds. So far in this campaign, he has officiated in eleven encounters, showing 20 yellows and two reds.
On Saturday, he will be assisted by Matthew Jones and Wayne Grunnill, while David Benton has been appointed as the fourth official.
PAST SCUNTHORPE ENCOUNTERS
PAST OXFORD UNITED ENCOUNTERS
Scunthorpe United vs Oxford United on 03 Nov 18
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Tuesday Round-Up: Seahawks Launch New NFL FLAG Page
The new page provides resources to join an NFL FLAG league, coach a league, and even watch instructional videos from Seahawks Legends.
Matthew Beaird
Seahawks.com Contributor
Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's 'out there' for today – Tuesday, March 10 – about your Seattle Seahawks:
Building The Future Of Football
Every young athlete deserves a great outlet to keep active and healthy; the challenge is often finding the right place to start. With the new Seahawks NFL FLAG page, parents and kids have a launching point to maximize how they learn, play, and enjoy the game of football.
Visit the page and you'll find step-by-step instructions that make signing-up and getting involved quick and easy.
To start, the NFL FLAG League Finder helps identify leagues near you by simply entering your zip code. In the Seattle-Tacoma area alone, there are over 30 leagues available! Prospective coaches, experienced or new to flag football, can also sign-up by using the league finder.
Can't find an NFL FLAG league in your area? The page even provides direction on how to create a new league or convert your existing flag football league into an NFL FLAG league.
To model the fundamentals, the Seahawks brought in the pros. Watch as former Seahawks safety Jordan Babineaux and Jake Heaps break down the best techniques for player and coach development. The duo tackles topics ranging from how to set up an offense and defense, keys and drills at several positions, all the way to how to warm-up.
The new NFL FLAG page is part of an ongoing effort to promote inclusivity and diversity in football as NFL FLAG welcomes athletes starting at any level. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was recently named Co-owner and Chairman of NFL FLAG as he seeks to strengthen the game in the U.S. while expanding the game globally. Between a growing NFL FLAG partnership and Wilson's new role, the Seahawks are embracing the belief that the game can empower kids and families everywhere.
"We believe that NFL FLAG provides an opportunity to transform and impact kids' lives both on and off the field," said Becca Stout, Seahawks Managing Director of Community Engagement. "It is a great way to learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun, safe and inclusive environment."
NFL FLAG is the largest flag football organization in the U.S. where girls and boys ages 5 to 17 can compete and learn fundamentals, all while being backed by the NFL. For more information, check out NFLFLAG.com today.
2K Football Is Back
Your favorite Seahawks may be back in more videogames soon. According to Arda Ocal at ESPN, 2K Games and the NFL have reached a partnership to bring back 2K football-themed video games with the NFL license for the first time since 2004.
While games have yet to be officially confirmed, multiple types of games have been discussed both for consoles and mobile devices along with a priority on expanded gameplay experience. In the meantime, Madden lovers, gamers, and NFL fans everywhere can look forward to more opportunities to compete as their team in the near future.
Social Post Of The Day
Today's 'Social Post of the Day' comes from the PAC-12 Network as they share Russell Wilson recognizing his sister Anna Wilson, a senior guard for Stanford women's basketball, on International Women's Day. The Seahawks quarterback was on hand to support his sister in the PAC-12 women's basketball title game.
S/O to sis! ✊@DangeRussWilson wanted to recognize @a_willy03 on #InternationalWomensDay before tonight's #Pac12WBB Tournament title game.
Watch the Basketball Pregame Show: https://t.co/ZhZuI5ezsa pic.twitter.com/fI7ce6CmOt
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) March 8, 2020
More From Around The Web
Seahawks.com Reporter John Boyle goes inside the Seahawks' free agency picture heading into the new league year.
Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times shares his Seahawks free agency primer: Eight things to know as the signing period approaches.
In league news, Barry Wilner of the Seattle Times covers the NFL players’ union extending the CBA voting deadline to Saturday.
Monday Round-Up: Seahawks Launch New Social Justice Webpage
The page features Seahawks initiatives to create change, grant recipients, and opportunities to support various causes as part of the team's commitment to social justice.
Friday Round-Up: Seattle Times' Bob Condotta Looks Back At John Schneider's "Particularly Good Year"
The Seattle Times' Bob Condotta reflects on some of the best roster moves made by the Seahawks' newly-extended GM over the past year.
Thursday Round-Up: Dave Wyman Breaks Down Jamal Adams' Gutsy Wild Card Performance For "Football 101"
Even though the All-Pro safety was battling through a tough shoulder injury, Wyman says playing Adams in last Saturday's game against the Rams was the right move.
Wednesday Round-Up: Pete Carroll Praises Seahawks' Rookies, Says They Will Be 'Big Factors'
In his weekly appearance on 710 ESPN Seattle, Carroll was pleased to evaluate his latest rookie class for their contributions this season.
Tuesday Round-Up: Seahawks Among Teams 'On The Right Track' Heading Into Important Offseason
Even after a disappointing end to the season, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler is still confident in the direction of the Seahawks' franchise.
Monday Round-Up: Media Reactions After Seahawks' Wild Card Loss To The Rams
Local and national media reacted to the Seahawks' season-ending loss to the Rams in the NFC Wild Card Round.
Friday Round-Up: Picks and Predictions For Wild Card Matchup Against The Los Angeles Rams
Local and national media members make their picks for Saturday's Wild Card playoff game against the Rams.
Thursday Round-Up: Play Seahawks' "Football Fortune" For A Chance At $50,000 And Other Great Prizes
Fans predict the action of this weekend's Wild Card game against the Rams through a series of 12 questions for a chance to win cool prizes like Seahawks gear, Safeway gift cards, and cold, hard cash.
Wednesday Round-Up: NextGen Stats Reveals Russell Wilson's Five Least Probable Completions Of 2020
NextGen Stats shared the five most unlikely completions of Russell Wilson's season, and surely you'll want to rewatch them all.
Tuesday Round-Up: Tyler Lockett Discusses His Mindset As He Closed In On Breaking A Franchise Record
Tyler Lockett joined 710 ESPN Seattle to discuss his record-setting season, his public notoriety and more.
Monday Round-Up: Media Reactions After Seahawks' Week 17 Win Over The 49ers
Local and national media sounded off after the Seahawks' road victory over the 49ers in the regular season's final week.
Friday Round-Up: Picks And Predictions For Regular Season Finale Against San Francisco 49ers
Local and national media members make their picks for our Week 17 matchup against the 49ers.
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Exclusion of chromosome 7 for Kartagener syndrome but suggestion of linkage in families with other forms of primary ciliary dyskinesia [9]
M. Witt, Y. F. Wang, S. Wang, C. E. Sun, J. Pawlik, E. Rutkiewicz, J. Zebrak, S. R. Diehl
School of Dental Medicine, Oral Biology
Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey - RUCDR
American Journal of Human Genetics
https://doi.org/10.1086/302203
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Witt, M., Wang, Y. F., Wang, S., Sun, C. E., Pawlik, J., Rutkiewicz, E., Zebrak, J., & Diehl, S. R. (1999). Exclusion of chromosome 7 for Kartagener syndrome but suggestion of linkage in families with other forms of primary ciliary dyskinesia [9]. American Journal of Human Genetics, 64(1), 313-317. https://doi.org/10.1086/302203
Witt, M. ; Wang, Y. F. ; Wang, S. ; Sun, C. E. ; Pawlik, J. ; Rutkiewicz, E. ; Zebrak, J. ; Diehl, S. R. / Exclusion of chromosome 7 for Kartagener syndrome but suggestion of linkage in families with other forms of primary ciliary dyskinesia [9]. In: American Journal of Human Genetics. 1999 ; Vol. 64, No. 1. pp. 313-317.
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WeGather
Platform where experts monetise their knowledge through fan funding, by having discussions on any topic.
Funded 22 Feb 2019
£150,000 target
£227,802 from 96 investors
www.wegather.online
Content & Information Digital Mixed B2B/B2C
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Valuation (pre-money)
£6.4M
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Investors 96
WeGather is a global online platform where experts and enthusiasts can lead discussions on topics that matter to their community, and earn an income for providing that expertise and content.
In a world where social media users are bombarded with an overwhelming amount of low-quality content online, from clickbait articles to overly sensational stories to fake news, it’s a race to the bottom. We believe this trend is perpetuated by the free-with-advertising revenue model where users pay for content consumption with their attention.
To turn this dismal trend on its head, WeGather works towards bringing content delivery and the features for fan-funding together in one service where the quality of content and reputation of the content creators are paramount. Netflix has shown how people will pay for quality content. Patreon has shown an audience will voluntarily support creators they love.
On WeGather, validated discussion leaders can earn through tips and donations from their followers/audience and by hosting pay-to-access discussions. Discussion leaders are brought together in Communities (e.g. Fitness, Business, Relationships, etc), so it’s easy for users to find experts in that field and all their discussions in one place.
Intended impact.
Quality content exists online but it gets buried under a sea of popular but poor quality content, and it is fragmented all over the internet, making it highly time-consuming to find content that really matters to users.
WeGather is building a platform that allows users to easily find in one place only high-quality discussions from all the top experts and enthusiasts on all the topics that interest them.
On WeGather, as discussion leaders earn directly from their supporters, we’re creating an environment where quality of content and reputation of the creators beat popularity.
Substantial accomplishments to date.
Over 2.5 years of tech development and optimisation, WeGather has accumulated over 100K registered users internationally. We have over 50K installs on Android alone. On both our IOS and Android apps, our average ratings are over 4.4. We also built a web platform that’s visited by hundreds of thousands of unique visitors monthly.
Brett Dawson, the former CEO of Dimension Data, a company, which he took from $2bn to $8bn revenue, and into a presence of over 50 countries, has taken an approx. 10% investment stake in the company and the Chairman role.
We have attracted a broad range of top discussion leaders to our platform, such as South African Constitutional Court judge Dennis Davis, top Indian Entrepreneur Dev Gadvhi to Olympic athlete James Howell, etc.
We were featured, through a collaboration with Euro Sports Media, on the main LED Billboards at Twickenham for 100M along each sideline, on 6 Dec 2018 for the Rugby game of Oxford vs Cambridge. This match historically has had a viewership of over 3.5 Million people. We will be featured at over 10 other high-profile sporting events this year. We will also be running 540 media spots on Radio to an audience of 250,000 as part of this collaboration.
We have established partnerships with a broad range of organisations internationally - Symmetra, a Diversity and Inclusion consultancy, to Blue-chips, the University of Johannesburg, to charities and not-for profits, Biblicaltraining.org, etc.
We have released our monetisation features with users being able to pay to support their favourite discussion leaders, and begun to generate initial revenue.
We have built a unique Rank distance Algorithm, based on the DNA mapping science, which took 18 months of R&D.
We passed the competitive expression of interest phase for Commercialisation Australia, which grants $350k in matched funds, once our full application is approved by the committee.
Monetisation strategy.
With an established technology in place and support from a strong user base and a wide range of industry experts as our discussion leaders, the next phase for WeGather is monetisation. We have mapped out three key routes of monetisation, that will be taken in varying stages.
As a start, we have begun monetising via the transaction fees we charge users and organisations earning via WeGather. In general, users and organisations can earn through receiving tips/donations for their free discussions or charging an amount of their choice for pay-to-access discussions, subscription communities or private consultations.
We charge a fee of 5% per transaction, which is a comparable rate charged by Patreon.
For example if an expert has 3,000 followers access her premium paid discussion costing USD$5, then WeGather earns USD$750.
Initially, there will be no fee for discussion leaders, as we want it to be frictionless to attract the best people from each field. Once the platform gathers traction to the point where it’s competitive to be a discussion leader in each community, and the discussion leaders are earning an income regularly, we will be charging discussion leaders a small subscription fee for maintaining their discussion leader accounts to host and earn from discussions.
We expect to charge USD$50p/m per discussion leader.
Additionally, we will also be charging organisations a monthly fee to run a public community on our platform, in order to grow their audience.
Depending on the size of the organisation we intend to charge $50-$999.
Our productivity tool, WeGather@work, will be charging organisations a recurring monthly subscription fee USD$9-$999, based on the size of the organisation. This tool is for internal company use.
Use of proceeds.
The past 2.5 years have been focused on developing the technology, and optimising it to a level that attracted over 100K users, over 50K app installs and a broad range of top discussion leaders from constitutional judges to Olympic athletes.
While this process will continue, and 29% of proceeds will be spent on further development in the upcoming phase, the current priority (64% of the funds) will be allocated to marketing activities supporting user acquisition and scaling.
5% of funds will be spent on servers and software subscriptions.
2% of costs will be spent on administrative costs.
This round is a bridging round, to give us the runway to achieve the metrics in terms of user numbers and revenue that venture capital (VC) firms have indicated, from our discussions with them, would make them interested in investing in Series A.
We have been in conversations with some of the largest consumer VC firms in the world such as Greylock, and have an indication of the levels of traction they want to see before becoming interested in investing at Series A level.
We believe this bridging round will provide sufficient runway and traction to achieve those metrics.
Gather Online is an Australian company and therefore shares will be issued in Australian Dollars, at a GBP:AUD$ exchange rate of 1.803 and at a share price of A$0.40.
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Acacia prisoners make amends
Acacia Prison is this week recognising International Restorative Justice Week with a series of programs to highlight different ways offenders can engage with the community to overcome past mistakes.
Restorative Justice is an approach taken that allows offenders of a crime to learn from their mistakes and resolve wrongs by engaging with victims and the wider community.
Acacia senior chaplain Alan Forsyth is a strong advocate of restorative justice from his 21 years of experience in prisons, which led him to complete a thesis on the subject.
Father Forsyth describes the concept of restorative justice as a way to help heal rather than punish.
“We are really looking at the offender, victim and community harmed by the criminal act and the best way to recognise the hurt and to minimise these things happening again,” he said.
“At Acacia we are using a world leading program called Sycamore Tree which brings together victims and offenders, not necessarily from the same crime, to tell and hear each other’s stories.
“It is a powerful way to show the effect of their actions and takes the offender through a process where they have to take responsibility for their life and their actions.”
The Sycamore Tree program had seen some 18 groups participate to date, giving offenders the opportunity to see crimes through the eyes of the victims and understand their perspective.
Father Forsyth said the overall aim of restorative justice and the Sycamore Tree was to reduce reoffending and provide a type of indirect restitution with the offender repaying victims and the community.
He also said direct action like the Sycamore Tree project was part of a holistic program to develop behavioural changes. Acacia Prison is linked up with a range of community groups to allow offenders to maintain a link between the activities they undertook in prison and the results outside.
A range of other initiatives will be highlighted during Restorative Justice Week and in addition to Sycamore Tree, these include Acacia’s current list of restorative justice and community projects:
Alternative to Violence Project, a restorative justice program that is run both in the community and the prison environment where offenders forgo their visits to participate.
SAFE Avon Valley Acacia Animal Care Training Program, where dogs are taken into the prison from the local pound where prisoners assist with the training or retraining of the dog to make it more adoptable into a family environment.
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children’s Ruggies Foundation receives funds from Acacia recycling programs managed largely by prisoners.
Eyesee Vision Project, where prisoners recycle used eye glasses for delivery to Indigenous Communities within Australia and third world countries to assist with vision problems.
Men of the Trees seedling program, where prisoners use donated seed to develop a nursery and grow seedlings before donating them back to the community to assist in regrowth of areas.
Outcare Youth program received a fully fitted out trailer van for a job skills program helping young misplaced and previously incarcerated youth.
Chidlow Voluntary Fire Brigade received a fire trailer fully fitted with tank to assist with the local volunteer fire brigade.
Acacia Prison also supports a number of local schools by donating limestone blocks made in the prison for use in building playgrounds and other amenities.
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Album Review: Wild Cub – Youth
Posted by Alex Busby on Friday, September 19, 2014
Wild Cub – Youth
Wild Cub present their début album in a flourish of melody-heavy and anthem driven tracks with the aptly named ‘Youth’. The Nashville based outfit, assembled around frontman/guitarist Keegan Dewitt and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Bullock, have quickly erupted across the United States and are now set on emulating such success in the United Kingdom.
After recently releasing a handful of UK tour dates, this album is a sizeable introduction for Wild Cub into the popular genre of alt-pop. The album features 15 tracks that many fans of such bands including Vampire Weekend may adhere to. It may not be such a coincidence then that Wild Cub have been on a lengthy tour with the band hailing from New York. Although this may be the case, the feeling you get from songs including the acclaimed single ‘Thunder Clatter’ do not necessarily give across a ‘cheap’ or a ‘rip-off’ quality.
This album exerts a first impression that will surely appease the audience of the current indie music scene but may struggle to grasp the attention of a newcomer to the genre. A reverberating vocal hook, various repeated guitar melodies and 80s inspired synth styling form the backbone for the majority of the album. ‘Straight No Turns’ fuels a bit more energy into the album through a funky bass line, and a more exciting surge appears towards the latter end of the album with ‘Jonti’ being a particular track that grabs your attention. The album finishes positively in the colourful and bouncy ‘Lies’ but a sensation of deja vu may still linger on the mind throughout the majority of the record.
‘Youth’ certainly lays down a formula for tracks to be expected from Wild Cub and will please an avid fan of this popular style of indie music. The rich synths and Dewitt’s spacey vocals provide a lovely texture to each track but it is begging for a little more variation and perhaps something to take you by surprise. The structural integrity of the songs may dwindle towards the end of the album as you are not overcome with inspiration. The album itself does not entirely leave you disappointed and although you may find a handful of individual tracks infectious and melodically dreamy, the sum of its parts does not create a vast amount of memorable moments.
Release Date 15/09/2014 (Virgin EMI)
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New AGL chief could bring fresh approach to solar, energy storage
By Giles Parkinson on 19 November, 2014
Australia’s largest electricity generator AGL Energy has announced the appointment of US energy industry veteran Andrew Vesey to succeed outgoing managing director and CEO Michael Fraser in February 2015.
The utility’s board said it selected Vesey with an eye to the future, particularly the evolution of a new energy business model and the emergence of solar and storage, to give the company’s near four million consumers more choice.
Deutsche Bank analyst Hugh Morgan said Vesey had significant experience in emerging technologies.
The former COO of US utility AES Corporation has written several papers on the subject, and has experience with large-scale renewables, rooftop solar, and battery storage.
“We view this as important given emerging issues such as solar PV, battery storage and smart grids,” he wrote in a note to clients. “The AGL Board highlighted that Mr Vesey’s appointment was not driven by a desire or need for a new strategic direction for the company.”
But in an interview with RenewEconomy, AGL chairman Jerry Maycock said the appointment was made with an eye to manage existing assets, and to the future, particular that of distributed generation, solar and storage.
Maycock said the gentailer needed to ensure it would play a role in helping its customers manage these changes, providing the necessary technology or management services.
Vesey is not new to Australia, however, having led Victorian network operator CitiPower – now part of Spark Infrastructure.
AGL said Vesey has more than 30 years’ experience in the energy sector, including strategic and commercial leadership of large energy organisations. He has deep experience in working in complex regulatory and political environments.
AGL announced the appointment on the same day that one of its senior executives, Marc England, made a presentation in Melbourne outlining how the utility would manage distributed generation.
England said AGL estimates that 3 million Australian households will be “fully or partially” off grid by 2030, but that means that two thirds of energy users will remain fully on grid.
“Australian energy consumers are in the midst of a transformation from passive and unconscious consumption to empowered and more energy literate consumption,” he told the utilities conference in Melbourne on Tuesday.
“This transformation has no doubt been brought on by disruptive technologies, new policies and fresh competition in our industry that are shaking up the way we source, consume and pay for our energy.”
Top image via USEA.org
Giles Parkinson
Giles Parkinson regularly contributes unique content to Solar Choice News. Giles is the founder and editor of clean energy industry news service RenewEconomy. He is a journalist of 30 years experience, a former Business Editor and Deputy Editor of the Financial Review, a columnist for The Bulletin magazine and The Australian, and the founding editor of Climate Spectator.
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Sony SupportKD-55A8H
There is no picture when using an HDMI connection.
The following shows you solutions if you experience problems when connecting a TV and an Audio/Video device via an HDMI cable. If there is no picture on the TV screen when using an analog cable (composite or component cable), refer to: There is no picture on the television from the Audio/Video device
Make sure your TV has the most recent system software (firmware). System software updates are available for certain LCD Televisions.
Follow the steps below to troubleshoot this issue:
Make sure the TV is set to the correct video input to receive the HDMI signal. Most TV remotes have an Input button that cycles from one input to the next. Press the Input button repeatedly until the correct HDMI input is displayed on the TV. Be sure to check which input on the TV you are connecting to.
NOTE: The location of the Input button on your remote and the number and names of the inputs may be different on your TV.
Make sure the connected device is turned on.
Disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable.
The bad connection may occur temporarily and cause this problem. Follow the steps below then check if the situation will improve.
Turn off all the devices.
Disconnect the HDMI cable from the HDMI Input terminal on the TV.
Disconnect the HDMI cable from the HDMI Output terminal on the connected device.
Reconnect the HDMI cable firmly to the same terminals as before on the TV and the connected device.
Turn on the TV and the connected device, and turn them off. Then turn them on again to let the TV recognize the connected device.
Check if the input method of the audio system (such as amplifier or theater stand) corresponds with the video output device when the video output device is connected to the TV via the audio system.
[1]: Video output device (Example: BD/DVD player)
[2]: Audio system (Example: AV Amplifier)
[3]: TV
NOTE:The input method of an audio system above (DVD) is an example. Select the appropriate input method according to your device's specifications.
Make sure the connected device is configured to output through its HDMI connection and the video format being output is compatible with the TV. The selected output may be indicated on the display of your device or in the menus.
IMPORTANT: Some devices may output a 1080/24p or 1080/30p video signal, but some TVs can only accept a 1080/60p video signal. Changing the video output format of the connected device may resolve the issue. Check the manual or contact the manufacturer for further information about changing the video output format.
If the device is connected to an A/V Receiver or other component before being connected to the TV, try connecting directly to an HDMI input of the TV. If this works, your receiver or other device may not be an HDMI repeater and might not pass the signal on to the TV.
NOTE: An HDMI repeater receives an audio/video signal from one HDMI device and passes it through to another connected HDMI device. While Sony products are supported for use with HDMI repeaters, products from other manufacturers may not be supported.
If you are connecting to an A/V receiver using an analog connection type (Coaxial, Composite A/V, Component A/V, or S-Video), the receiver may not be able to up-convert that signal to HDMI to send to the TV. Refer to the operating instructions included with your A/V receiver for more information on other connection options.
Perform a power reset on the equipments by doing the following:
Turn off the connected device and the TV.
Unplug the power cords of the device and the TV.
Allow both the device connected and the TV to remain without power for 30 seconds.
Plug the power cords of the device and the TV back into the electrical outlet.
Turn on the connected device and TV.
Try using a different HDMI cable.
NOTE: If you want to view 1080p (50p/60p) quality picture on the TV from an external device, use a High Speed HDMI cable with the "HDMI" logo as the connection cable.
If possible, try a different device that can output an HDMI video signal using the same connections. If this works, the first device may not be working properly and you may need to check with the device manufacturer for further assistance.
If there is still no picture, reset the TV to factory settings .
For Android TV, refer to How to reset the Android TV to factory settings .
If the issue is still unresolved, the TV may require service.
Unable to display a picture from a computer that is connected to the HDMI input of the TV.
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My TV has no picture, no power, or the LED light blinks/flashes red
HDMI connectivity potential issues and how to solve them
There is no picture on the television from the Audio/Video device via an analog cable.
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Two baby seals rescued; taken in by Belgian marine park
Jul 24, 2015, 4:19 pm SGT
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A marine park on the Belgian coast rescued two baby seals this week, the first of dozens expected in a season lasting from July to December.
The first seal was spotted by beach-goers in Blankenberge on Monday (July 20) while the second one was found further down the coast in Koksijde on Wednesday (July 22).
Dozens of baby seals get stranded on Belgian beaches each year. The marine park Sea Life Blankenberge rescues them and provides shelter, medication and care for the young seals separated from their mother.
Sea Life staff estimated the two seals to be four weeks old. The first one weighed nine kilos and the second 11 kilos. They will be returned to the sea once they weigh 35 to 40 kilos, Sea Life staff said.
The seal rescued on Monday had light wounds on its flippers and mouth likely to have been caused by seagulls, a Sea Life staff member said, adding that if the seals were not rescued, they most likely would not have survived.
The baby seals will be moved to the exterior pup pool once they are stronger, where they normally stay between three to six months before being released in the sea.
Adults and children visiting the marine park enjoyed watching the pups.
Sea Life has rescued 269 seals since first launching their rescue program 12 years ago, staff said.
BABY SEALS
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Editorials » Technology » Website » Jump
How To Increase Traffic
By: Andy Hagans
Link popularity has been written about ad nauseum, but most articles address the subject from a perspective circa 2001. The available information usually focuses on topics such as reciprocal linking or the current price of a PR6 link. But following outdated link building advice is more likely to get your Web site penalized than it is to help you gain top rankings.
Google’s increasingly sophisticated algorithm has largely caught on to PageRank brokers and has successfully filtered out the benefits of many bought links, as well as those of reciprocal links. The risk of obtaining these types of links is even greater for a new site, as detection of an “unnatural" link structure has recently gotten many sites “sandboxed" to the bottom of the SERPs. For this reason, a link popularity campaign must be conducted carefully and yield relevant, “natural" links.
The methods described in this article will give your Web site backlinks that fit the following criteria, which are important for keeping a site out of the “sandbox":
The link is on a Web page that is hosted on a unique IP address.
The link is on a Web page that itself has a unique, wholly independent set of backlinks.
The link is on a Web page that is at least loosely relevant to your Web site’s topic.
The link is created within a week.
Numbers 1-3 are important so that your Web site’s new backlinks are independent and natural, and do not trip a filter in the search engine algorithm; number 4 ensures that you can move on to more advanced link building tactics before your competition gets further ahead.
Directories have always been cited as a basic starting point for a link popularity campaign. Listings in the Open Directory Project and the Yahoo! Directory ensure that a site will be spidered and indexed quickly and also provide a reputable backlink.
In the past few years however many general and niche directories have sprung up, most charging a yearly or one-time fee to be listed. Webmasters have questioned the ROI from being listed in these second-tier directories, as most provide little traffic and charge 10-50 USD per listing.
But listings in these directories provide important link popularity benefits for a Web site. A link from a directory fits the four criteria we laid out above—each of these directories has a unique set of backlinks and is hosted on a unique IP, the site’s URL will be placed on a topical page, and all of the directories review and add new submissions within a week. With directory listings alone, a new Web site can gain a few dozen quality backlinks for under 1000 USD (not counting Yahoo!).
Press Releases provide an opportunity to announce your Web site, and just as importantly, provide a backlink to your Web site from a relevant page (it had better be relevant—after all, it’s an article about your Web site!). A press release should be well-written and submitted to multiple newswires. In less than a week, it will be published on its own Web page by each newswire and possibly by the newswires’ syndication partners as well. The writer should be sure to include a link in the body of the press release in http://www.mysite.com format. Again, these backlinks meet the four criteria we laid out above. Newswires usually charge a fee to publish a press release, although a few offer this service for free.
Another great method for gaining quality backlinks, as well as publicity, is to write and publish a helpful article. The author can write a relevant, informative piece on your Web site’s subject, which of course includes a link to your Web site in http://www.mysite.com format. General “how-to" sites (and often, news sites in your particular niche) accept article submissions and will often reprint a relevant, well-written piece. It’s free content for them, and a backlink for you—a win-win situation. The author of THIS article swears by this method, and once again notes that it fits all four of our criteria for a timely and quality backlink. Article Submissions by Aaron Wall of SEO Book & Free Link Submission Service
Just Say ‘No’
Although it may be tempting, you should stay away from reciprocal linking, except in the rare case where the link is relevant and helpful to your visitors. Likewise, you should avoid renting links from link brokers or networks; the links they sell are usually filtered by Google. These two types of links will have a minimal impact on your search engine rankings anyway and may even get your Web site “sandboxed."
Instead, seek quality one-way inbound links by the methods described in this article; if you have exhausted these tactics, or if you have run out of money, you can always beg for links from relevant Web sites. If your site contains quality, original content, you may not even need to beg!
The success of a search engine optimization campaign depends greatly upon link popularity. Getting a Web site listed in directories (Free Link Submission Service), distributing press releases and submitting articles for syndication are three ways to gain a slew of legitimate backlinks from unique IPs relatively quickly. This will keep the site out of the “sandbox" and give any SEO campaign a sound link structure to build upon.
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Our interview with stag author supremo Mike Gayle
Being a freelance writer for both The Sunday Times and FHM we were already eager to get into the mind of leading writer Mike Gayle, and that was even before his recent book The Stag and Hen Weekend came out. With 11 published books and counting he’s showing no signs of slowing down- and we have to say we’re glad! We interviewed the literary genius on stag weekends, turning thirty and wanting to visit Prague…
1. You’ve written varying books exploring parties, friendship and more recently hen and stag weekends, what makes you a good source for this advice?
Ha! I’ve been on more than my fair share of Stag Dos in my time. Thankfully they’ve been a lot less eventful than the one that takes place in the Stag and Hen Weekend! As a writer I’ve been wanting to write about them for years now as they’re so interesting. The idea of collecting together a group of men to have a laugh in order to celebrate the upcoming wedding of one of them is just chock full of potential dramatic tension. I couldn’t resist.
2. The advert for your new book The Hen and Stag Weekend suggests ‘What goes on tour stays on tour… until now’. Do you think real-life hen and stag parties really are as incriminating as people think?
I think that most stag dos are just a bunch of mates having a good time. That said I’ve heard some terrible stories about things that (mainly) guys (and in particular, the groom) have got up to. I think the opportunities for excess can leave some people to take leave of their senses sometimes. So the key to any good stag do is always have someone there to act as the group’s conscience!
3. When you got married did you have a stag weekend? If so, what did you do?
Ha! Wouldn’t you like to know! Actually, my stag night (we were all too broke to afford a weekend) was very tame indeed! I think we went for a drink and then followed up with a meal out. It was a good night though, I got to see a bunch of old mates and talk nonsense all night which to me is what it’s all about.
4. What do you reckon are the three golden rules of stag etiquette?
i) If you’re leading the stag night/weekend don’t let the power go to your head. People are there to have a good time with the groom and you pulling a face because the group is running five minutes late to the go karting event isn’t going to help anyone.
ii) Ditch the idea that stag nights/weekends are all about excess. Just because you’re with a bunch of blokes doesn’t mean you have to PROVE yourself.
iii) Don’t make anyone feel bad if they don’t want to join in. You’re not in the playground any more. If they don’t want to join in they don’t have to.
5. Have you ever been a best man, and if so how was it?
I’ve only ever been best man once. It was for one of my oldest school friends. I was chuffed to bits that he’d asked me but I don’t think I was all that great. I think I was just too nervous. Great wedding though and I didn’t insult anyone so I think I’d call that a result!
6. If you had the choice of somewhere to stag this year would it be Amsterdam like the stags in your book, or somewhere else?
I’m actually a huge fan of Amsterdam. It’s a city that never stops offering you things to discover. That said there are so many European cities that I’ve yet to visit, Prague being at the top of the list for places I’d like to explore next.
7. You wrote the book Turning Thirty – any pearls of wisdom for men soon to turn the big three zero?
Absolutely:
i) Never go to the pub unless there’s somewhere to sit down.
ii) Look after your mates and they’ll look after you.
iii) Nothing’s ever as bad as it looks. (Unless it is in which case there’s nothing you can do about it!)
8. Your book The To Do List sees you attempting to complete 1277 items on your to-do list, what were the worst things you had to cross off?
I don’t think there were any worsts because these were all things that needed doing. The funny thing is that a lot of the things I thought would be easy turned out to be a lot harder than I’d assumed and others that I thought would be a slam dunk were an absolute nightmare. Getting stuff done isn’t easy, but it is worth it.
9. Do you think it’s possible to organise a stag weekend without breaking the bank?
Absolutely, the whole idea of a stag do is about getting time to spend in a pack so it doesn’t matter whether you’re just in the pub or up a mountainside as long as you’re all together and having a laugh. You’re supposed to be giving the groom a good send off, breaking the bank isn’t part of that!
10. Lastly, if you could pick five people for stag weekend dream team who would you choose?
Steve Carrell, Jason Statham, Jay-Z, Chris Rock and Christina Hendricks. It would be. Legendary.
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Business | Hawaii News
Seminars touting vacation rentals draw protests
By Allison Schaefers aschaefers@staradvertiser.com
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Mike Biechler, left, executive director of Friends Against Illegal Rentals, or FAIR; Hauula resident Rebekah Walker; and Paola Rodelas, spokeswoman for the Unite Here Local 5 union, held signs along Kamehameha Highway on Friday protesting a seminar at the Courtyard by Marriott in Laie that promised to teach attendees how to make money through Airbnb.
As demand for alternative lodging rises in Hawaii, the latest tactic for real estate speculators is to buy investment properties, renovate them and turn them into vacation rentals — a development that is drawing a backlash from some residents and tourism industry workers. Read more
As demand for alternative lodging rises in Hawaii, the latest tactic for real estate speculators is to buy investment properties, renovate them and turn them into vacation rentals — a development that is drawing a backlash from some residents and tourism industry workers.
A flyer advertising three 90-minute seminars called “Make Money With Airbnb” recently went out to thousands of Oahu homes. Run by Lindon, Utah-based Response LLC, whose registered agent is Response Marketing Group LLC, the event promised that participants would learn how to build wealth by cashing in on the Airbnb craze. It used the Airbnb logo and advertised the event as sponsored by Drew Levin and Danny Perkins of HGTV’s “Renovate to Rent” and Jeff Tomasulo, a CNBC investment expert.
Breakdown of visitors staying in Hawaii accommodations (2016)*:
Hotels 62%
Condos 17%
Timeshare 9%
Cruise ship 1%
Friends and relatives 9%
Rental homes 8%
Private room or shared room in home 1%
Other B&B, campsite, hostels 1% each
* Some stayed in multiple categories
Source: Hawaii Tourism Authority
One event, which was held at Marriott’s Courtyard Oahu North Shore hotel in Laie on Friday, drew a crowd of protesters from the fledgling anti-Airbnb group Friends Against Illegal Rentals (FAIR) and Unite Here Local 5, a union representing thousands of Hawaii hotel employees. The company held a similar luncheon Monday at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa and is slated to hold another Saturday at the Best Western The Plaza Hotel.
“When I first moved to Waialua 10 years ago, we didn’t see vacation rentals that often. Now people’s entire houses are being turned into two and three vacation rental units,” said Mike Biechler, FAIR executive director. “We are peacefully protesting the flipping of our communities. This seminar is perpetuating the myth that turning homes into vacation rentals is a legal and good investment.”
Ironically, the event also has drawn the ire of Airbnb, Hawaii’s third-largest online vacation rental site for travel hosts. Matt Middlebrook, Airbnb public policy manager, said the company issued a cease-and-desist letter last week notifying seminar organizers and sponsors to immediately discontinue using Airbnb’s trademarks in their material.
“It has recently come to our attention that the Airbnb name and logo are being used on a flyer to promote services and an event that we are not affiliated with,” Middlebrook said in a statement. “This is misleading, deceptive and erodes the trust Airbnb has built with our community.”
Garron Combs, who works for Response, told Biechler that he was pulling the vacation rental part of the presentation, which attracted more than 30 North Shore community members. However, the changes could not be verified since Combs asked the Honolulu Star-Advertiser to leave shortly after the presentation began. “It’s a private event. Our legal team does not allow journalists to attend,” he told a Star-Advertiser reporter.
A Better Business Bureau profile for Response Marketing Group LLC includes 78 complaints in the last three years, including several referencing hard sales tactics at educational seminars, where expensive how-to investment materials are sold. The Star-Advertiser was also prevented from talking to seminar attendees.
Daniel Fenton, executive vice president for JLL Hospitality & Tourism Group, said the company recently conducted a survey for the Hawaii Tourism Authority that showed 15 percent of respondents said they would not have traveled to Hawaii if there had not been alternative accommodations. About 33 percent of vacation rental guests chose vacation rentals that were outside of a tourist zone, Fenton said at HTA’s recent Global Tourism Summit held Sept. 19-21 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
Despite a lack of hotel room inventory, Hawaii is headed for its sixth straight year of tourism records. Demand for alternative lodging also is a motivator for the airline industry, which this year has announced enough new air service to bring an additional 170,000 visitors to Hawaii.
“Definitely, some of these new air passengers are going to vacation rentals,” said HTA President and CEO George Szigeti. “There are only so many rooms; if new air access is coming, they have to find a place to stay. We don’t have enough hotel inventory to support the growth.”
HTA estimated visitor spending by alternative-accommodation users contributed at least $1.87 billion in Hawaii last year.
It’s also a boon for some homeowners who make extra bucks or subsidize the mortgage. Airbnb territorial manager David Burden told HTA summitgoers that Hawaii Airbnb hosts welcomed 694,800 guests last year. The average daily rate charged by an Airbnb host in 2016 was $169, nearly 8 percent higher than the prior year, Burden said. He estimated that Airbnb has 8,100 active hosts across Hawaii’s four main islands. Hosts typically rent their properties 56 nights a year, earning an average of $15,600, he said.
It’s a legal income stream if the property is in one of Oahu’s resort districts or has a city nonconforming use certificate. But legitimate opportunities on Oahu are limited by a 1989 city moratorium that has reduced certificates to 775 vacation rentals and 41 bed-and-breakfast homes.
Combs said that at the seminars, “we are going to say you must abide by all state and local laws.”
But Biechler contends there is no way to verify that. He complained to state and city agencies about the seminars, which he said should be shut down by the city because he thinks they promote an illegal activity. FAIR also will seek county and state laws “empowering grass-roots efforts to prevent transient vacation rentals,” he said. Other groups, including Save Oahu’s Neighborhoods and Save North Shore Neighborhoods, have been pushing similar agendas for years.
Local 5 spokeswoman Paola Rodelas, who attended the Friday protest, said the union expects alternative lodging will be its top legislative issue next year. “It’s been our top issue for the past two years,” Rodelas said. “Our members are very worried about the rising cost of housing. My neighbor is getting $150 a night by listing the place as a vacation rental. We pay $1,200 a month for a rental across the street. How can we compete with $4,500 a month?”
But legislating the issue has been a minefield for lawmakers, who have had difficulty taking sides. Some Hawaii residents say they have the property right to cash in on the alternative lodging trend, which helps tourism. Others claim the spread of vacation rentals is harming neighborhoods, taxing infrastructure, creating extra traffic, inflating property values and removing long-term rentals from the market.
“Enough is enough,” said Rebekah Walker, a protester from Hauula. “I’ve watched neighbors move and their homes get turned into vacation rentals. I’ve seen friends and family have to leave Hawaii because they can’t afford to live here anymore.”
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Computer Organisation
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Jangchup Dorjee
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1. 1 1. How Computer work? The computer system essentially comprises three important parts – input device, central processing unit (CPU) and the output device. The CPU itself is made of three components namely, the arithmetic logic unit (ALU), memory unit, and the control unit. In addition to these, auxiliary storage/secondary storage devices are used to store data and instructions on a long-term basis. To see how registers memory, and second storage all work together, Let us the analogy of making salad. In our kitchen we have: A Refrigerator where we store our vegetables for salad; A counter where we place all of our veggies before putting them on the cutting board for chopped A cutting board on the counter where we chop the vegetables; A recipe that details what veggies to chop; The corners of the cutting board are kept free for partially chopped piles of veggies that we inter more or to mix with other partially chopped veggies. A bowl on counter where we mix and store the salad; Space in the refrigerator to put the mixed salad after it is made. The process of making the salad is then: bring the veggies from the fridge to counter top; place some veggies on the chopping board according to the recipe; chop the veggies, possibly storing some partially chopped veggies temporarily on the corners of the cutting board; place all the veggies in the bowl to enter put back into the fridge or put directly on the dinner table. The refrigerator is the equivalent of secondary storage. It can store high volumes of veggies for long periods of time. The counter top is the equivalent of the computer’s motherboard – everything is done on the counter. The cutting board is the ALU – the work gets done there. The recipe is the control unit – it tells you what to do on the cutting board (ALU). Space on the counter top is equivalent of RAM memory – all veggies must be brought from the fridge and placed on the counter top for fast access than the fridge, but cannot hold as much, and can hold it for long time. The corners of the cutting board where we temporarily store partially chopped veggies are equivalent to the registers. The corners of the cutting board are very fast to access for chopping, but cannot hold much. The salad bowl is like a temporary registers, it is for storing the salad waiting to take back to the fridge (putting data back on a disk) or for taking to the dinner table (Outputting the data to an output device).
2. 2 2. Logic • Formal logic is a branch of mathematics that deals with true and false values instead of numbers. • In the mid-19th century, GEORGE BOOL developed many Logic ideas. • Boolean logic deals with equations where the operators are “AND” or “OR” instead of “add” and “multiply”. Electric Logic • Logical values can easily be expressed by an electrical circuit. • “True” or “1” can be defined as voltage on a wire while “False” or “0” can be defined as no voltage. We will use positive logic. • Analog values can be anything while digital only has discrete values, 0 or 1 • Electrical devices called “gates” can implement the logical Logic Gates 1. OR gate The OR gate is an electronic circuit that gives a true output (1) if one or more of its inputs are true. A plus (+) is used to show the OR operation 2. AND gate The AND gate is an electronic circuit that gives a true output (1) only if all its inputs are true. A dot (·) is used to show the AND operation i.e. A·B. Note that the dot is sometimes omitted i.e. AB . 3. NAND gate This is a NOT-AND gate which is equal to an AND gate followed by a NOT gate. • The outputs of all NAND gates are true if any of the inputs are false. • The symbol is an AND gate with a small circle on the output. The small circle represents inversion 4. NOR gate This is a NOT-OR gate which is equal to an OR gate followed by a NOT gate. • The outputs of all NOR gates are false if any of the inputs are true. • The symbol is an OR gate with a small circle on the output. The small circle represents inversion. 5. EX-OR gate The 'Exclusive-OR' gate is a circuit which will give a true output if either, but not both, of its two inputs are true. • An encircled plus sign ( ) is used to show the EOR operation. 6. EX-NOR gate The 'Exclusive-NOR' gate circuit does the opposite to the EOR gate. • It will give a false output if either, but not both, of its two inputs are true. • The symbol is an EXOR gate with a small circle on the output. • The small circle represents inversion. Three Input AND Gate • Here is an example of a three input AND gate. • Notice that the truth table for the three input gate is similar to the truth table for the two input gate. • It works on the same principle, this time all three inputs need to be true (1) to get a true output.
3. 3 3. Logic circuit An electronic circuit used in computers to perform a logical operation on its two or more input signals. Types of logic circuit:- 1. Sequential circuit 2. Combinational circuit Sequential circuit:- In digital circuit theory, sequential logic is a type of logic circuit whose output depends not only on the present value of its input signals but on the sequence of past inputs, the input history. Sequential logic is used to construct finite state machines, a basic building block in all digital circuitry, as well as memory circuits and other devices. e.g. Flip flop or latch Combinational circuit:- It is a type of digital logic which is implemented by Boolean circuits, where the output is a pure function of the present input only. They do not have any memory elements. e.g. Adder, decoder, encoder, multiplexer. Combinational logic circuits: Sequential logic circuits: Outputs depend only on its current inputs. Outputs depend not only on the current inputs but also on the past sequences of inputs. A combinational circuit may contain an arbitrary number of logic gates and inverters but no feedback loops. A feedback loop is a connection from the output of one gate to propagate back into the input of that same gate Sequential logic circuits contain combinational logic in addition to memory elements formed with feedback loops. The function of a combinational circuit represented by a logic diagram is formally described using logic expressions and truth tables. The behavior of sequential circuits is formally described with state transition tables and diagrams. Circuit Memory INPUT OUTPUT Combinational Circuit I1 I2 I3 n O1 O2 O3 m
4. 4 4. Flip Flop or Latch The memory elements in a sequential circuit are called flip-flops. A flip-flop circuit has two outputs, one for the normal value and one for the complement value of the stored bit. Binary information can enter a flip-flop in a variety of ways and gives rise to different types of flip-flops. Latch (level triggered) o R-S Latch o D Latch Flip Flop(edge triggered) o J-K Flip-Flop o T Flip Flop o Master-Slave Flip-Flop R-S Latch R-S latch has two inputs, labeled RESET and SET. If the SET input is HIGH, the Q output goes HIGH. If the RESET input is HIGH, the Q output goes LOW. Note that in an SR latch, the SET and RESET inputs shouldn't both be HIGH when the clock is triggered. This is considered an invalid input condition, and the resulting output isn't predictable if this condition occurs. Here's a basic circuit that involves just two NAND gates. There are two inputs to this circuit, R and S. Can you generate a truth table for this circuit? How to work R-S latch If R = 0, then Q = 1. We know that if either input to a NAND gate is 0, the output is 1. Now try to take advantage of the knowledge that Q = 1. If Q = 1 AND S = 0, then Q’ = 1. It doesn't matter what Q is, as long as S = 0, Q will be 1. Finally, we have the case where R = 1 and S = 1. If R = 1, Q will be either 0 or 1. If we assume 0 then S=1 and Q’ will be 1. If S = 1, Q’ will be either 0 or 1. If we assume 0 then R=1 and Q will be 1. The state of the flip-flop is indeterminate( not able to be stated) D Flip-Flop It has just one input in addition to the CLOCK input. This input is called the DATA input. The Q output is matched to the DATA input. Thus, if the DATA input is HIGH, the Q output goes HIGH, and if the DATA input is LOW, the Q output goes LOW. Most D-type flip-flops also include S and R inputs that let you set or reset the flip-flop. Note that the S and R inputs in a D flip-flop ignore the CLOCK input. Thus, if you apply a HIGH to either S or R, the flip-flop will be set or reset immediately, without waiting for a clock pulse. J-K Flip-Flop JK means Jack Kilby, a Texas instrument engineer who invented IC. JK flip-flop is a refinement of RS flip- flop. A JK flip-flop has two inputs, labeled J and K. The J input corresponds to the SET input in an SR flip-flop, and the K input corresponds to the RESET input. The difference between a JK flip-flop and an SR flip-flop is that in a JK flip-flop, both inputs can be HIGH. When both the J and K inputs are HIGH, the Q output is toggled, which means that the output alternates between HIGH and LOW. When J=K=0 When both J and K are 0, the clock pulse has no effect on the output and the output of the flip-flop is the same as its previous value. This is because when both the J and K are 0, the output of their respective AND gate becomes 0. When J=0, K=1
5. 5 When J=0, the output of the AND gate corresponding to J becomes 0 (i.e.) S=0 and R=1. Therefore Q’ becomes 0. This condition will reset the flip-flop. This represents the RESET state of Flip-flop. When J=1, K=0 In this case, the AND gate corresponding to K becomes 0(i.e.) S=1 and R=0. Therefore Q becomes 0. This condition will set the Flip-flop. This represents the SET state of Flip-flop. When J=K=1 Consider the condition of CP=1 and J=K=1. This will cause the output to complement again and again. This complement operation continues until the Clock pulse goes back to 0. Since this condition is undesirable, we have to find a way to eliminate this condition. This undesirable behavior can be eliminated by Edge triggering of JK flip-flop or by using master slave JK Flip-flops. T Flip-Flop T flip-flops are similar to JK flip-flops. T flip-flops are single input version of JK flip-flops. This modified form of JK flip-flop is obtained by connecting both inputs J and K together. This flip-flop has only one input along with Clock pulse. These flip-flops are called T flip-flops because of their ability to complement its state (i.e.) Toggle. So they are called as Toggle flip-flop. When T=1 and CP=1, the flip-flop complements its output, regardless of the present state of the Flip-flop. In this case the next state is the complement of the present state. When T=0, there is no change in the state of the flip-flop (i.e.) the next state is same as the present state of the flip-flop. From the characteristic table and characteristic equation it is quite evident that when T=0, the next sate is same as the present state. Master Flip-Flop The circuit of Master-Slave Flip Flop is basically two flip-flops connected serially. The first flip-flop is called the Master and the second is termed Slave. In a Master-Slave Flip Flop inputs are fed at the +ve edge and output is available at the -ve edge. Let Q (t) and Q (t+1) represent the present state and next state of the flip flop, here is the truth table and circuit diagram of a Master-Slave Flip Flop: Clock is connected directly to Master and inverted to Slave. When clock is high – Master is functional and when clock is low – Slave is functional. Thus, what a master flip-flop does when the clock goes high, the slave flip-flop copies when the clock goes low. For example, when J=1, K=1, let Q (t) = 0 and Q’ (t) = 1. When clock is high then Q (t+1) = 1, Q’ (t+1) = 0. When clock is low then Q (t+1) = 1, Q’ (t+1) = 0. Thus, even when J=1, K=1, the outputs are complement to each other.
6. 6 What's a Clock? A clock is a device that alternates between 0 and 1, repeatedly. We can define key features of this plot. The most important is the amount of time it takes before the signal repeats. This time is called the period, which we call T. In this period, there is a single cycle. The period is related to the frequency, f. In fact, they are inversely related f = 1/T. The frequency means how many times the waveform repeats per second. The unit of measurement for frequency is Hz (pronounced Hertz), and is the same as s-1 (inverse seconds). The higher the frequency, the shorter the period of one cycle. When you hear a clock is 1 GHz, this means there is 109 cycles per second (G = giga = 109). Consequently, the period is 10-9seconds, which is a nanosecond. The behavior of a clock can be easily described using a timing diagram. A timing diagram has time on the horizontal axis (x-axis) and the voltage on the vertical axis (y-axis). For simplicity, we use 0 and 1, instead of voltages. Triggering of flip-flop Level-triggering is the transfer of data from input to output of a flip flop anytime the clock pulse is proper voltage level. Edge-triggering is the transfer of data from input to output of flip-flop on rising edge (L-to-H) or falling edge (H- to-L) of the clock pulse. Edge triggering may be either positive-edge (l-to-H or negative-edge (H-to-L).
7. 7 5. Combinational logic circuit Encoder An encoder is a combinational logic circuit that essentially performs a “reverse” of decoder functions. An encoder accepts an active level on one of its inputs, representing digit, such as a decimal or octal digits, and converts it to a coded output such as BCD or binary. Encoders can also be devised to encode various symbols and alphabetic characters. The process of converting from familiar symbols or numbers to a coded format is called encoding. Most decoders accept an input code and produce a HIGH or a LOW at one and only one output line. a decoder identifies, recognizes, or detects a particular code. The opposite of this decoding process is called encoding and is performed by a logic circuit called an encoder. An encoder has a number of input lines, only one of which input is activated at a given time and produces an N-bit output code depending on which input is activated. An encoder has 2n inputs n outputs Priority Encoders A priority encoder is an circuit that includes the priority function. If more than one input is active, the higher-order input has priority over the lower-order input. o The higher value is encoded on the output A valid indicator, d, is included to indicate whether or not the output is valid. o Output is invalid when no inputs are active d = 0 o Output is valid when at least one input is active d = 1
8. 8 Decoder A binary code of n bits is capable of representing up to 2^n distinct elements of coded information. A decoder is a combinational circuit that converts binary information from n input lines to a maximum of 2^n unique output lines. If the n-bit coded information has unused combinations, the decoder may have fewer than 2^n outputs The decoder is a commonly used type of integrated circuit. 3-8 decoder This decoder generates all of the min-terms of the three input variables. Exactly one of the output lines will be 1 for each combination of the values of the input variables. 4*16 decoder constructed with two 3*8 decoder Decoders with enable inputs can be connected together to form a larger Decoder circuit. This shows two 3-to-8-line decoders with enable inputs connected to form a 4-to-16-line decoder. When w = 0, the top decoder is enabled and the other is disabled. The bottom decoder outputs are all 0’s, and the top eight outputs generate minterms 0000 to 0111. When w = 1, the enable conditions are reversed: The bottom decoder outputs generate minterms 1000 to 1111, while the outputs of the top decoder are all 0’s. Multiplexers A multiplexer has o 2n data inputs o n control inputs o 1 output A multiplexer routes (or connects) the selected data input to the output. The value of the control inputs determines the data input that is selected.
9. 9 Registers A flip-flop stores one bit of information. When a set of n flip-flops is used to store n bits of information, such as an n-bit number, we refer to these flip-flops as a register. A common clock is used for each flip-flop in a register; Shift Register A given number is multiplied by 2 if its bits are shifted one bit position to the left and a 0 is inserted as the new least-significant bit. Similarly, the number is divided by 2 if the bits are shifted one bit-position to the right. A register that provides the ability to shift its contents is called a shift register. A four-bit shift registers A four-bit shift register that is used to shift its contents one bit position to the right, the data bits are loaded into the shift register in a serial fashion using the input. The contents of each flip-flop are transferred to the next flip-flop at each positive edge of the clock. To implement a shift register, it is necessary to use either edge-triggered or master-slave Flip-flops. The level-sensitive gated latches are not suitable, because a change in the value of in would propagate through more than one latch during the time when the clock is equal to 1.
10. 10 Parallel-Access Shift Register In computer systems it is often necessary to transfer n-bit data items. This may be done by transmitting all bits at once using n separate wires, in which case we say that the transfer is performed in parallel. But it is also possible to transfer all bits using a single wire, by performing the transfer one bit at a time, in n consecutive clock cycles. We refer to this scheme as serial transfer. To transfer an n-bit data item serially, we can use a shift register that can be loaded with all n bits in parallel (in one clock cycle). Then during the next n clock cycles, the contents of the register can be shifted out for serial transfer. The reverse operation is also needed. If bits are received serially, then after n clock cycles the contents of the register can be accessed in parallel as an n-bit item. A four-bit shift register that allows the parallel access.Instead of using the normal shift register connection, the D input of each flip-flop is connected to two different sources.One source is the preceding flip-flop, which is needed for the shift register operation. The other source is the external input that corresponds to the bit that is to be loaded into the flip -flop as a part of the parallel-load operation. The control signal Shift/Load is used to select the mode of operation. If Shift/Load = 0, then the circuit operates as a shift register. If Shift/Load = 1, then the parallel input data are loaded into the register. In both cases the action takes place on the positive edge of the clock.
12. 12 6. Computer buses It is a set of parallel lines used to connect two or more devices of a digital computer. It is the most important component of computer architecture. A computer has more the one bus interconnection. All the components of computer are connected with a set of parallel lines. All these lines are used to transfer data in the form of bits from one component to another component. These lines are called BUS. There are two types of buses: o System bus o Expansion Bus System Bus System bus is used to connect main components of the computer (main memory, CPU, I/O devices). Generally there are 70-100 parallel lines in system bus. Every parallel line is used to transfer a single bit at a time. It is divided into three main categories. o Control Bus o Address bus o Data Bus Control Bus: These lines are used to transfer control signal from one component to other. It specifies the type of operation that is to be performed. It also transmits the control signals like ACKS (acknowledgement signal). When a CPU command to the memory for writing data, then the memory send an acknowledgement signal to the CPU after successful writing of data. Control bus is bi-directional. Write some commands related to bus interconnection. Command Purpose MEMORY WRITE Write data to a given location in main memory. MEMORY READ Read data from a given output device. I/O WRITE Write data to a given output device. I/O READ Read data from a given input device. BUS REQUEST Request for a control on the bus for transmitting data. BUS GRANT Indicate the grant of the bus to a device. TRANSFER ASK This command is used to request for data transfer Address Bus It is a part of system bus. It is used to carry address signals to read and write data in the memory. Address bus is uni-directional. An address is a unique ID of each component connected to the system bus. It is called address of the component. Data Bus Data bus is used to transfer the data from one component to another. There are 32 or 64 parallel lines of data bus. The amount of data that a bus can transmit is called bus-width. A 64-bit data bus can transmits 64 bits (8 bytes) at a time.
13. 13 Maximum RAM for 32-bit: 4GB Maximum RAM for 64-bit: 16EB (16 Billion GB) Width of data bus has direct impact on the performance of the computer. Data bus is bi-directional. Expansion Bus The major components are connected to the system bus and the remaining components are connected to expansion bus and the expansion bus is connected to the system bus. If all the components are attached with system bus then it will slow the computer. All the components will have to wait longer to get access to the bus. We use the expansion bus to solve this problem. Bus and data Transfer A bus structure consist a set of common lines each for each register, through which binary information can transfer one at time. Control signal determine that which register is connected with a bus line at time to transfer the information. Here we will see two ways to construct the bus : o By using multiplexers. o By three state buffer. By using multiplexers, The multiplexer select the one register who‘s information is transfer to another one destination register. In a bus system, multiplex K register of n bits each to produce an n lines common bus . The number of multiplexers needed to construct the bus is equal to n. Size of each MUX is must be k-1 multiplexer hence multiplexer have n data lines. (Example: For common bus system using multiplexer for 16 register each of 32 bit data transformation. solution: In this system we require 32(number of bits) multiplexer each having size of 16-1 multiplexer(number of register) and number of selection inputs are 4) The construction of bus system for four bit, four register is given below: As we know that for n bit we require n multiplexer, for k register transfer we require k-1 size of multiplexer. Here we have n=4 and k=4 hence here we use four multiplexer each having 4-1 size. Here each register have 4 positive triggered flip- flop set. Because each MUX is 4-1 each multiplexer have 2 selection inputs in the bus. We denote it by S0 and S1. This selection input select the one line output from 0 to 3 available in the each multiplexer, and applied to the output that form a bus system. To avoid the complicated figure we just write output and input at the connection. For example output A1 of register A is connected with the input line 0 of MUX (1) because that input is labeled as A1. The two selection lines S0 and S1 are connected to the selection inputs of all four multiplexers. The selection lines choose the four bits of one register and transfer them into the four-line common bus. When S1S0 =00, the 0 data inputs of all four multiplexers are selected and applied to the outputs that form the bus. This causes the bus lines to receive the content of register A since the outputs of this register are connected to the 0 data inputs of the multiplexers. Similarly, register B is selected if S1S0= 0 1, and so on.
14. 14 Memory Transfer The transfer of information from a bus into one of many destination registers can be accomplished by connecting the bus lines to the inputs of all destination registers and activating the load control of the particular destination register selected. The transfer of information from a memory word to the outside environment is called a read operation. The content of register C is placed on the bus, and the contents of the bus is loaded into the register R1 by activating its load control input. The symbolic statement for a bus transfer may mention the bus or its presence may be implied in the statement. BUS C When the bus is included in the statement, the register transfer is symbolized as follows. R1 BUS The transfer of new information to be stored into the memory is called a write operation. A memory word will be symbolized by the letter M. The particular memory word among the many available is selected by the memory address during the transfer. It is necessary to specify the address of M when writing memory transfer operations. This will be done by enclosing the address in square brackets following the letter M. The address register, symbolized by AR. The data are transferred to another register, called the data register, symbolized by DR. The read operation can be stated as follows: Read: DR M [AR] Memory, write this causes a transfer of information into DR from the memory word M selected by the address in AR. The write operation transfers the content of a data register to a memory word M selected by the address. Assume that the input data are in register R1 and the address is in AR. The write operation can be stated symbolically as follows: Write: M [AR] R1 By three state buffer A bus System can also be implemented by using a three-state buffer and a decoder instead of multiplexers. A three state gate exhibits three states, namely, state with output 1, state with output 0 or a high impedance at the output. High impedance state means that the output gets disconnected and will have no logical significance. In a three state buffer gate, there are two inputs. One is a normal input and the other a Control Input(CI). The output from the buffer gate would be same as the input given, o If CI=1 and input=0 the output = 0. o If CI=1 and input=1 the output = 1. o If CI=0 and input=0 the output = high impedance (Z). o If CI=0 and input=1 the output = High impedance (Z). Bus System with Three State Buffer The inputs to the four buffer gates are the 0th bit of the four registers A, B, C and D, Namely A0, B0, C0, D0. One way to ensure that no more than one control input is active at any given time is to use a decoder. When the enable input of the decoder is 0, all of its four outputs are 0, and the bus line is in a high-impedance state because all four buffers are disabled. When the enable input is active, one of the three-state buffers will be active, depending on the binary value in the select inputs of the decoder. We will require four buffers for each register. The 0th output of the decoder will be connected to all the four buffers of register A. The 1th output of the decoder will be connected to all the four buffers of register B. The 2th output of the decoder will be connected to all the four buffers of register C. The 3th output of the decoder will be connected to all the four buffers of register D. Control Input(CI) Input Output 0 0 Z 0 1 Z 1 0 0 1 1 1
15. 15 7. Motherboard The motherboard (sometimes called the main board) is the main circuit board inside a personal computer. Other vital system components like the central processing unit (CPU) and random access memory (RAM) modules are connected directly to the motherboard via slots or sockets designed specifically for those components. The motherboard will also provide a number of expansion slots designed to accommodate add-on cards such as video graphics adapter (VGA) cards and network interface cards (NICs). Various other connectors and ports are built in to the motherboard to enable the connection of both internal secondary storage devices such as Hard disk drives and optical drives, and peripheral (external) devices such as a mouse, keyboard and printer There are also sockets to allow the motherboard to be connected to a suitable power supply unit (PSU). The motherboard is effectively a backplane that connects together all of the devices that make up a. It also supplies power to many of those devices. The microchips soldered to the motherboard provide various system control functions to enable the CPU to concentrate on its main role, which is the execution of programs. This collection of microcontrollers is sometimes referred to as the motherboard's chipset, although a narrower definition of the term refers to two main chips (the so-called north bridge and south bridge) that provide the communications interface between the core components and the rest of the system. The connections linking the various components, ports and sockets on the motherboard are used to carry data and control signals between them, and are often referred to as buses. Because of the sheer number of connections required on a modern motherboard, most of the connections consist of very narrow metal tracks called traces. Many of the signals being sent backwards and forwards between the main system components such as the CPU and main memory have very high frequencies. The chipset The chipset is a collection of microcontroller chips that provides a high-speed communications interface between the main system components and carries out many of the low-level hardware control functions, allowing the processor to spend most of its time executing program instructions. The chipset is carefully designed to work with a particular processor or range of processors in order to maximize performance while at the same time keeping down the cost of the system. The two most important chips on the motherboard provide the system's core logic, and have come to be known as the north bridge (also referred to as the memory controller hub) and the south bridge (otherwise known as the I/O Controller Hub), which take their respective names from their relative positions on the motherboard. Between them, these two chips encompass many of the most important communications and control functions provided by the motherboard (the term "chipset" is often taken to refer specifically to just these components). The generic block diagram below shows the main features and layout of a typical modern motherboard. North Bridge The North Bridge (also known as the MEMORY CONTROLLER HUB) is connected directly to the processor via the front-side bus, to system memory via the memory bus, and to the south bridge via an internal bus. It is also typically connected to a high speed graphics card slot via either an accelerated graphics port (AGP) bus or a PCI Express (PCI-E) bus, depending on the type of slot provided. The communication handled via the north bridge (i.e. between the CPU, memory and video card) requires the use of high-speed buses. The CPU gains fast access to memory via a memory controller built in to the north bridge. The speed with which the processor can retrieve data from memory is one of the most important factors in determining how fast in can
16. 16 execute programs, and the sheer volume of data required for modern graphic-intensive applications make the availability of a high-speed dedicated AGP or PCI-E bus essential. South bridge Those parts of the system requiring (relatively) low-speed communications are connected to the Northbridge via the Southbridge (also known as the I/O CONTROLLER HUB). The buses connecting the Southbridge with the motherboard's expansion slots and integrated peripherals such as an on-board graphics adapter are typically PCI buses. A low pin count (LPC) bus connects the Southbridge to BIOS, and to the Super I/O chip which provides a control interface for low-bandwidth devices such as the keyboard and mouse, as well as devices that connect via a serial or parallel port. Higher-speed interfaces such as IDE, SATA and USB have their own buses. Front-side Bus FSB is also known as the Processor Bus, Memory Bus, or System Bus and connects the CPU (chipset) with the main memory and L2 cache. The FSB can range from speeds of 66 MHz, 133 MHz, 100 MHz, 266 MHz, 400 MHz, and up. PCI Bus (component bus) Short for Peripheral Component Interconnect, PCI was introduced by Intel in1992. The PCI bus came in both 32- bit (133MBps) and 64-bit versions and was used to attach hardware to a computer. Expansion Slot Alternatively referred to as a bus slot or expansion port, an expansion slot is connection or port located inside a computer on the motherboard or riser board that allows a computer hardware expansion card to be connected. For example, if you wanted to install a new video card in the computer, you'd purchase a video expansion card and install that card into the compatible expansion slot. AGP Short for Accelerated Graphics Port, AGP is an advanced port designed for Video cards and 3D accelerators. Designed by Intel and introduced in August of 1997, AGP introduces a dedicated point-to-point channel that allows the graphics controller direct access to the system memory. Below is an illustration of what the AGP slot may look like on your motherboard. AMR Released September 8, 1998, AMR is short for Audio/Modem Riser and allows OEMs to make one card that has the functionality of either Modem or Audio or both Audio and Modem on one card. This specification allows for the motherboard to be manufactured at a lower cost and free up industry standard expansion slots in the system for other additional plug-in peripherals. CNR Short for Communication and Network Riser, CNR is a specification that supports Audio, Modem, USB, and LAN interfaces of core logic chipsets. This technology and the CNR slot was first introduced by Intel February 7, 2000 and was mainly developed by leading hardware and software developers who helped release the AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot. In the picture below is an example of a CNR slot, which is labeled as "CNR_SLOT" on this motherboard. Traces Small lines of copper or aluminum that connect each of the IC, capacitors, resistors, and other components on a circuit board together. The picture is an example of what circuit traces look like on a motherboard.
17. 17 8. ALU Short for Arithmetic Logic Unit, the ALU is a complex digital circuit; one of many components within a computer's central processing unit. It performs both bitwise and mathematical operations on binary numbers and is the last component to perform calculations in the processor. The ALU uses to operands and code that tells it which operations to perform for input data. After the information has been processed by the ALU, it is sent to the computer's memory. Multiple Arithmetic Logic Units can be found in CPUs, GPUs and FPUs. In some computer processors, the ALU is divided into an AU and LU. The AU performs the arithmetic operations, and the LU performs the logical operations. Arithmetic operations: Add: A and B are summed and the sum appears at Y and carry-out.(Half-Adder) Add with carry: A, B and carry-in are summed and the sum appears at Y and carry-out.(Full- Adder) Subtract: B is subtracted from A (or vice-versa) and the difference appears at Y and carry-out. For this function, carry-out is effectively a "borrow" indicator. This operation may also be used to compare the magnitudes of A and B; in such cases the Y output may be ignored by the processor, which is only interested in the status bits (particularly zero and negative) that result from the operation.(Half-subtractor) Subtract with borrow: B is subtracted from A (or vice-versa) with borrow (carry-in) and the difference appears at Y and carry-out (borrow out).(Full- Subtractor) Two's complement (negate): A (or B) is subtracted from zero and the difference appears at Y. Increment: A (or B) is increased by one and the resulting value appears at Y. Decrement: A (or B) is decreased by one and the resulting value appears at Y. Pass through: all bits of A (or B) appear unmodified at Y. This operation is typically used to determine the parity of the operand or whether it is zero or negative. Binary Addition Circuits Logic gates are used to accomplish the arithmetic operation of binary addition in digital circuits. A two input logic gate is required to accomplish the addition of two binary numbers. The exclusive-OR gate is used to achieve binary addition which is slightly different from basic OR gate.
18. 18 Half-Adder A logic circuit block used for adding two one bit numbers or simply two bits is called as a half adder circuit. This circuit has two inputs which accept the two bits and two outputs, with one producing sum output and other produce carry output. Binary addition is commonly performed by Ex-OR gate, but for the first three rules, it performs the binary addition and when the two inputs are logic 1, it does not develop any carry. To accomplish the binary addition with Ex-OR gate, there is need of additional circuitry to perform the carry operation. Hence, a half adder is formed by connecting AND gate to the input terminals of the Ex-OR gate so as to produce the carry. Half adder has limited number of applications, and practically not used in the application especially multi-digit addition. Full Adder A binary full adder is a multiple output combinational logic network that performs the arithmetic sum of three input bits. As we have seen that the half adder cannot respond to the three inputs and hence the full adder is used to add three digits at a time. It consists of three inputs, in which two are input variables represent the two significant bits to be added, labeled as A and B, where as the third input terminal is the carry from the previous lower significant position and labeled as Cin. The two outputs are a sum and a carry outputs which are labeled as ∑ and Cout respectively. Full adder can be formed by combining two half adders and an OR gate as shown in above where output and carry- in of the first adder becomes the input to the second half adder that produce the total sum output. The total carry out is produced by ORing the two half adder carry outs as shown in figure. The full adder block diagram and truth table is shown below. Parallel Binary Adders For performing the addition of binary numbers with more than one bit, more than one full adder is required depends on the number bits. Thus, a parallel adder is used for adding all bits of the two numbers simultaneously. By connecting a number of full adders in parallel, n-bit parallel adder is constructed. From the below figure, it is to be noted that there is no carry at the least significant position, hence we can use either a half adder or made the carry input of full adder to zero at this position.
19. 19 Binary Subtraction Circuits Subtraction is a mathematical operation in which one integer number is deducted from another to obtain the equivalent quantity. The number from which other number is to be deducted is called as minuend and the number subtracted from the minuend is called subtrahend. Similar to the binary addition, binary subtraction is also has four possible alternative operations. The above figure shows the four possible rules or elementary operations of the binary subtractions. In all the operations, each subtrahend bit is deducted from the minuend bit. But in the second rule, minuend bit is smaller than the subtrahend bit, hence 1 is borrowed to perform the subtraction. Similar to the adder circuits, subtraction circuits are also classified as half subtractors, full subtractors and parallel subtractors. Half Subtractors A half subtractor is a multiple output combinational logic network that does the subtraction of two bits of binary data. It has input variables and two output variables. Two inputs are corresponding to two input bits and two output variables correspond to the difference bit and borrow bit. The binary subtraction is also performed by the Ex-OR gate with additional circuitry to perform the borrow operation. Thus, a half subtractor is designed by an Ex-OR gate including AND gate with A input complemented before fed to the gate. The block model, truth table and logic diagram of a half subtractor shown in above figure. This circuit is similar to the half adder with only difference in input A i.e., minuend which is complemented before applied at the AND gate to implement the borrow output. In case of multi-digit subtraction, subtraction between the two digits must be performed along with borrow of the previous digit subtraction, and hence a subtractor needs to have three inputs. Therefore, a half subtractor has limited applications and strictly it is not used in practice.
20. 20 Full Subtractor A combinational logic circuit performs a subtraction between the two binary bits by considering borrow of the lower significant stage is called as the full subtractor. In this, subtraction of the two digits is performed by taking into consideration whether a 1 has already borrowed by the previous adjacent lower minuend bit or not. It has three input terminals in which two terminals corresponds to the two bits to be subtracted (minuend A and subtrahend B), and a borrow bit Bi corresponds to the borrow operation. There are two outputs, one corresponds to the difference D output and other borrow output Bo as shown in figure along with truth table. By deriving the Boolean expression for the full subtractor from above truth table, we get the expression that tells that a full subtractor can be implemented with half subtractors with OR gate as shown in figure below. By comparing the adder and subtractor circuits or truth tables, one can observe that the output D in the full subtractor is exactly same as the output S of the full adder. And the only difference is that input variable A is complemented in the full subtractor. Therefore, it is possible to convert the full adder circuit into full subtractor by simply complementing the input A before it is applied to the gates to produce the final borrow bit output Bo. Parallel Binary Subtractors To perform the subtraction of binary numbers with more than one bit is performed through the parallel subtractors. This parallel subtractor can be designed in several ways, including combination of half and full subtractors, all full subtractors, all full adders with subtrahend complement input, etc. The below figure shows a 4 bit parallel binary subtractor formed by connecting one half subtractor and three full subtractors. In this subtractor, 4 bit minuend A3A2A1A0 is subtracted by 4 bit subtrahend B3B2B1B0 and gives the difference output D3D2D1D0. The borrow output of each subtractor is connected as the borrow input to the next preceding subtractor. Parallel Adder / Subtractor The operations of both addition and subtraction can be performed by a one common binary adder. Such binary circuit can be designed by adding an Ex-OR gate with each full adder as shown in below figure. The figure below shows the 4 bit parallel binary adder/subtractor which has two 4 bit inputs as A3A2A1A0 and B3B2B1B0 The mode input control line M is connected with carry input of the least significant bit of the full adder. This control line decides the type of operation, whether addition or subtraction. When M= 1, the circuit is a subtractor and when M=0, the circuit becomes adder. The Ex-OR gate consists of two inputs to which one is connected to the B and other to input M. When M = 0, B Ex-OR of 0 produce B. Then full adders add the B with A with carry input zero and hence an addition operation is performed.
21. 21 When M = 1, B Ex-OR of 0 produce B complement and also carry input is 1. Hence the complemented B inputs are added to A and 1 is added through the input carry, nothing but a 2’s complement operation. Therefore, the subtraction operation is performed. Binary Incrementer The binary Incrementer increases the value stored in a register by ‘1’. For this, it simply adds ‘1’ to the existing value stored in a register. It is made by cascading ‘n’ half adders for ‘n’ number of bits i.e. the storage capacity of the register to be incremented. Hence, a 4-bit binary Incrementer requires 4 cascaded half adder circuits. Observed Values: Binary Decrementer The binary Decrementer decreases the value stored in a register by ‘1’. For this, we can simply add ‘1’ to the each bit of the existing value stored in a register. This is basically the concept of two's complement used for subtraction of '1' from given data. It is made by cascading ‘n’ full adders for ‘n’ number of bits i.e. the storage capacity of the register to be decremented. Hence, a 4-bit binary Decrementer requires 4 cascaded half adder circuits. As stated above we add '1111' to 4 bit data in order to subtract '1' from it. Shift Micro-operation Shift Micro-operations are used for serial transfer of data. The content of the register can be shiftd to left or the right. At the same time that the bits are shifted the first flip flop receive its binary information from the serial input. The information transferred through the serial input determines the type of shift. There are three types of shift: I. Logical Shift II. Circular shift III. Arithmetic shift Logical shift Logical shift in one that transfer 0 through the serial input. The bit transferred to the end position through the serial input is assumed to be zero. Circular shift The circular shift (also known as rotate operation) circulates the bits of the register around the ends without the loss of information. This is accomplished by the connecting the serial output of the register to the serial input. Arithmetic shift An arithmetic shift is micro-operation that shifts signed binary number to left or right. The effect of an arithmetic shift left operation is to multiply the binary number by 2. Similarly an arithmetic shift right divides the number by 2. Because the sign of the number must remain the same arithmetic shift-right must leave the sign bit unchanged, when it is multiplied or divided by 2. The left most bit in a register holds the sign bit, and the remaining bits hold the number. The sign bit is 0 for positive and 1 for negative. Negative numbers are in 2’s complement form.
22. 22 9. Control Unit CPU is partitioned into Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and Control Unit (CU). The function of control unit is to generate relevant timing and control signals to all operations in the computer. It controls the flow of data between the processor and memory and peripherals. Functions of control unit The control unit directs the entire computer system to carry out stored program instructions. The control unit must communicate with both the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and main memory. The control unit instructs the arithmetic logic unit that which logical or arithmetic operation is to be performed. The control unit co-ordinates the activities of the other two units as well as all peripherals and auxiliary storage devices linked to the computer. Design of control unit Control unit generates control signals using one of the two organizations: 1. Hardwired Control Unit 2. Micro-programmed Control Unit Hardwired control unit It is implemented as logic circuits (gates, flip-flops, decoders etc.) in the hardware. This organization is very complicated if we have a large control unit. In this organization, if the design has to be modified or changed, requires changes in the wiring among the various components. Thus the modification of all the combinational circuits may be very difficult. Advantages Hardwired Control Unit is fast because control signals are generated by combinational circuits. The delay in generation of control signals depends upon the number of gates. Disadvantages Modifications in control signal are very difficult. That means it requires rearranging of wires in the hardware circuit. It is difficult to correct mistake in original design or adding new feature in existing design of control unit. Architecture of hardwired control unit Interrupt Instruction Register Number of Control Logic Gates, Two Decoders 4-bit Sequence Counter Instruction Register An instruction read from memory is placed in the instruction register (IR). The instruction register is divided into three parts: the I bit, operation code, and address part. First 12-bits (0-11) to specify an address, next 3-bits specify the operation code (opcode) field of the instruction and last left most bit specify the addressing mode I. I = 0 for direct address I = 1 for indirect address First 12-bits (0-11) are applied to the control logic gates. The operation code bits (12 – 14) are decoded with a 3 x 8 decoder. The eight outputs (D0 through D7) from a decoder go to the control logic gates to perform specific operation.
23. 23 Last bit 15 is transferred to an I flip-flop designated by symbol I. The type of instruction can be found by the computer control from the four bits in positions 12 through 15 of the instruction. If the three opcode bits in positions 12 through 14 are not equal to 111, the instruction is a memory reference type and the bit in position 15 is taken as the addressing mode I. If the 3 bit opcode is 111, then bit position 15 is checked. If this bit is 0, the instruction is a register reference type. If the bit is 1, the instruction is an input-output type. The bit in position 15 of the instruction code is designated by the symbol I, and it is not used when operation code is equal to 111. Memory Reference Instructions Register Reference Instruction I/O Instruction Code Description CLA Clear AC SKI Skip in input flag AND And memory word to AC CLE Clear E SKO Skip output flag ADD Add memory word to AC CMA Complement AC IOF Interrupt off LDA Load memory word to AC CME Complement E ION Interrupt on STA Store content of AC in memory CIR Circulate Right AC and E INP Input character to AC BUN Branch unconditionally CIL Circulate Left AC and E OUT Output character from AC BSA Branch and save return address INC Increment AC ISZ Increment and skip zero HLT Halt computer SPA Skip next instruction if AC positive SNA Skip next instruction if AC negative SZA Skip next instruction if AC zero SZE Skip next instruction if E is zero Instruction Modes The execution of the operation is performed on some data stored in computer registers or memory words. The way the operands are chosen during program. Selection of operands during program execution depends on the addressing mode of the instruction. The addressing mode specifies a rule for interpreting or modifying the address field of the instruction before the operand is actually referred. 1. To give programming versatility to the user by providing such facilities as pointers to memory, counters for loop control, indexing of data, and program relocation. 2. To reduce the number of bits in the addressing field of the instruction. Usage of addressing modes lends programming versatility to the user and helps to write program data mode affection in terms of instruction and implementation. Implied Mode: This mode specify the operands implicitly in the definition of the instruction. For example, the instruction ‘‘complement accumulator’’ is an implied mode instruction because the operand in the accumulator register is implied in the definition of the instruction. In fact, all register references instructions that use an accumulator are implied mode instructions. Zero-address introductions are implied mode instructions. Immediate Mode: The operand is specified in the instruction itself in this mode i.e. the immediate mode instruction has an operand field rather than an address field. The actual operand to be used in conjunction with the operation specified in the instruction is contained in the operand field. Register Mode: In this mode the operands are in registers that reside within the CPU. The register required is chosen from a register field in the instruction. Register Indirect Mode: In this mode the instruction specifies a register in the CPU that contains the address of the operand and not the operand itself. Usage of register indirect mode instruction necessitates the placing of memory address of the operand in the processor register with a previous instruction. Auto increment or Auto decrement Mode: After execution of every instruction from the data in memory it is necessary to increment or decrement the register. This is done by using the increment or decrement instruction. Given upon its sheer necessity some computers use special mode that increments or decrements the content of the registers automatically.
24. 24 Direct Address Mode: In this mode the operand resides in memory and its address is given directly by the address field of the instruction such that the affective address is equal to the address part of the instruction. Indirect Address Mode: Unlike direct address mode, in this mode give the address field gives the address where the effective address is stored in memory. The instruction from memory is fetched through control to read is address part to access memory again to read the effective address. A few addressing modes require that the address field of the instruction be added to the content of a specific register in the CPU. The effective address in these modes is obtained from the following equation: effective address = address part of instruction + context of CPU register The CPU Register used in the computation may be the program counter, Index Register or a base Register. Relative Address Mode: This mode is applied often with branch type instruction where the branch address position is relative to the address of the instruction word itself. As such in the mode the content of the program counter is added to the address part of the instruction in order to obtain the effective address whose position in memory is relative to the address of the next instruction. Since the relative address can be specified with the smaller number of bits then those required the design the entire memory address, it results in a shorter address field in the instruction format. Indexed Addressing Mode: In this mode the effective address is obtained by adding the content of an index register to the address part of the instruction. The index register is a special CPU register that contains an index value and can be incremented after its value is used to access the memory. Base Register Addressing Mode: In this mode the affective address is obtained by adding the content of a base register to the part of the instruction like that of the indexed addressing mode though the register here is a base register and not a index register. The difference between the two modes is based on their usage rather than their computation. An index register is assumed to hold an index number that is relative to the address part of the instruction. A base register is assumed to hold a base address and the address field of the instruction, and gives a displacement relative to this base address. The base register addressing mode is handy for relocation of programs in memory to another as required in multi programming systems. The address values of instruction must reflect this change of position with a base register, the displacement values of instructions do not have to change. Only the value of the base register requires updating to reflect the beginning of a new memory segment. Memory Reference Instruction The decoded output is from the decoder and it is designated by Di where iis from 0 to 6. The address register AR gives the effective address (EA) of the instruction. The EA is taken and it is placed there during timing signal T2 (I = 0), or during timing signal T3 when I = 1. The execution of the memory-reference instructions begins with timing signal T4. We use register transfer notation to give the symbolic description of each instruction as it is clear from the table. In a bus system the actual execution of the instruction requires a sequence of micro operations. This is because data stored in memory cannot be processed directly. We have to read data from memory and transfer it to a register where they can be operated on with logic circuits. Now we can describe the operation of each instruction. We also give the control functions and micro operations required for their execution. BUN This instruction is used to transfer the program to the instruction located at the effective address. We already know that program counter holds the address of that instruction which is to be read from memory in the next instruction cycle. Program Counter is incremented at time T1 to make ready it for the address of the next instruction in the program sequence. This instruction allows the programmer to specify an instruction out of sequence i.e. the program branches (or jumps) unconditionally. The instruction requires only one micro operation: D4T4: PC ¬AC, SC ¬ 0
25. 25 With the help of common bus, the effective address from AR reaches to PC. The control transfers to T0 by resetting SC to 0. Now the next instruction is fetched. This is then executed from the memory address given by the new value in PC. BSA This is a useful instruction for branching to a portion of the program called a subroutine. When BSA instruction is executed, it stores the address of the next instruction in sequence (which is available in PC) into memory location specified by the effective address. To serve as the address of the first instruction, the effective address plus one is transferred to PC in the subroutine. This operation was specified in with the following register transfer: M[AR] ¬ PC, PC ¬ AR + 1 To demonstrate this, a numerical example shows how this instruction is used with a subroutine Assuming that the BSA instruction is in memory at address 20. The I bit is 0 and the address part of the instruction has 135 in binary. PC will contain 21, after the fetch and decode phases. This is the address of the next instruction in the program (referred to as the return address) Input Output Instructions To serve usefully a computer should communicate with the external environment. Some input device should provide instructions and data to be stored in memory. Computational results must be showed to the user through some output devices. Many types of input and output devices are found in commercial computers. An alphanumeric code of eight bits is required for each quantity of information. The serial information from the keyboard is shifted into the input register INPR. The output register OUTR stores the serial information for the printer. These two registers communicate with a communication interface serially and with the accumulator in parallel. FGI is a 1-bit input flag. It is a control flip-flop. We set the FGI to 1 when new information arrives in the input device and FGI is cleared when the information is taken by the computer. To synchronize the timing rate difference between the input device and the computer, we need flag. The information is transferred as follows. Initially, we clear the input flag FGI. An 8-bit alphanumeric code is shifted into INPR when we hit a keyboard, and the input flag FGI is set to 1. As long as the flag is set, the information in INPR cannot be changed by striking another key. The computer checks the flag bit, if it is 1 the information from INPR is transferred in parallel into AC and FGI is cleared to 0. Once the flag is cleared new information can be shifted into INPR by striking another key. Interrupt Cycle In the process of communication Computer has to check the flag bit continually, and when it finds it set, it initiates an information transfer. Obviously if we transfer information in this way it is quiet inefficient because of the difference of information flow rate between the computer and that of the I/O device. We explain why it is so. Let a computer go through an instruction cycle of 1 micro second. Also let us assume that the I/O device can transfer data at the rate of 10 characters per second at most. This is equivalent to one character every 100,000 micro seconds. If it has to execute two instructions, it will check the flag bit and decide not to transfer the information. Hence between each transfer, the computer will check the flag 50,000 times, at the maximum rate. It is clear now that the computer is wasting time while checking the flag while in this time it can do some other useful processing task.
26. 26 Interrupt facility is used for this type of transfer when the computer is running a program. There is no need to check the flags in this type of transfer. However when a flag is set, the computer is momentarily interrupted from executing the current program and is informed of the fact that the flag has been set. The computer deviates for a short time from the current job to take care of the input or output transfer. After that it returns to the current program to continue with it. The interrupt enables flip-flop IEN can be set (to 1) and cleared (to 0) with two instructions. When IEN is cleared the flags cannot interrupt the computer. When IEN is set, it means that the computer can be interrupted. With the help of these two instructions a programmer can now decide whether or not to use the interrupt facility. An interrupt flip-flop R is included in the computer. When R = 0, the computer goes through an instruction cycle. While the execution phase of the instruction cycle IEN is checked by the control. If it is 0, it means we do not want to use the interrupt, therefore control continues with the next instruction cycle. If IEN is 1, control checks the flag bits. If both flags are 0, then it shows that neither the input nor the output registers are ready for information transfer. In this case, control continues with the next instruction cycle. If either flag is set to 1 while IEN = 1, flip-flop R is set to 1. The interrupt cycle is a hardware mechanism to branch and save return address operation. The return address available in a PC is stored in a specific location where it can be found later when the program returns to the instruction at which it was interrupted. A total computer system consists of both hardware and software. Hardware means the physical components and all other associated equipment. Software means the programs that are written for the computer. It is possible to be familiar with various aspects of computer software without being concerned with details of how the computer hardware operates.
27. 27 Instruction Cycle A program stays in the memory unit of the computer and has a sequence of instructions. The program is executed by going through a cycle for each instruction. Each instruction cycle is now subdivided into a sequence of sub cycles or phases. In the basic computer each instruction cycle has the following parts: 1. Fetch an instruction from memory. 2. Decode the instruction. 3. Read the effective address from memory if the instruction has an indirect address. 4. Execute the instruction. After the completion of step 4, the control goes back to step 1 to fetch, decode and execute the next instruction. This process continues indefinitely unless a HALT instruction is encountered. Fetch and Decode The program counter PC is loaded first with the address of the starting instruction in the program. The sequence counter SC is set to zero to provide a decoded timing signal T0. It is required to transfer the address from PC to AR during the clock transition associated with timing signal, because only AR is connected to the address inputs of memory. The instruction read from memory is then placed in the instruction register IR with the clock transition associated with timing signal T1. At the same moment PC is incremented by one to prepare it for the address of the next instruction in the program. At time T2, the operation code in IR is decoded, the indirect bit is transferred to flip- flop I and the address part of the instruction is transferred to AR. SC is incremented after each clock pulse to produce the sequence T0, T1 and T2. During time T3, the control unit determines the type of instruction that was just read from memory. Sequence counter The 4-bit sequence counter SC can count in binary from 0 through 15. The counter output is decoded into 16 timing pulses T0 through T15. The sequence counter can be incremented by INR input or clear by CLR input synchronously. Consider the case where SC is incremented to provide timing signals T0, T1, T 2, T3, and T4 in sequence. At time T4 SC is cleared to 0 if decoder output D3 is active. This is expressed symbolically by the statement: D3 T4 : SC ← 0 Micro-programmed control unit A micro-programmed control unit is implemented using programming approach. A sequence of micro- operations are carried out by executing a program consisting of micro-instructions. Micro-program, consisting of micro-instructions is stored in the control memory of the control unit. Execution of a micro-instruction is responsible for generation of a set of control signals. A micro-instruction consists of: One or more micro-operations to be executed. Address of next microinstruction to be executed. Micro-Operations: The operations performed on the data stored inside the registers are called micro- operations. Micro-Programs: Microprogramming is the concept for generating control signals using programs. These programs are called micro-programs. Micro-Instructions: The instructions that make micro-program are called micro-instructions. Micro-Code: Micro-program is a group of micro- instructions. The micro-program can also be termed as micro- code. Control Memory: Micro-programs are stored in the read only memory (ROM). That memory is called control memory. Advantages The design of micro-program control unit is less complex because micro-programs are implemented using software routines. The micro-programmed control unit is more flexible because design modifications, correction and enhancement is easily possible. The new or modified instruction set of CPU can be easily implemented by simply rewriting or modifying the contents of control memory. The fault can be easily diagnosed in the micro-program control unit using diagnostics tools by maintaining the contents of flags, registers and counters.
28. 28 Disadvantages The micro-program control unit is slower than hardwired control unit. That means to execute an instruction in micro-program control unit requires more time. The micro-program control unit is expensive than hardwired control unit in case of limited hardware resources. The design duration of micro-program control unit is more than hardwired control unit for smaller CPU. Architecture of micro-programmed control unit The address of micro-instruction that is to be executed is stored in the control address register (CAR). Micro-instruction corresponding to the address stored in CAR is fetched from control memory and is stored in the control data register (CDR). This micro-instruction contains control word to execute one or more micro-operations. After the execution of all micro-operations of micro-instruction, the address of next micro-instruction is located. Comparison between hardwired and micro-programmed control unit Hardwired Control Micro-programmed Control Speed Fast Slow Cost of More Cheaper Implementation Not flexible Difficult to modify for new Flexible Ability to handle Difficult Easier Instructions Decoding Complex Easy Applications RISC Microprocessor CISC Microprocessor Instruction Set Size Small Large Control Memory Absent Present Chip Area Required Less More
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Chippa Suspend Seema!
18 Dec 23, 2020 - 12:18 pm
By Mazola Molefe
Lehlohonolo Seema is anxiously waiting to learn his Chippa United fate after he was abruptly suspended by the club last night.
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Siya sources have informed the crew that the coach, who was appointed on a three-year contract by trigger-happy chairman Siviwe ‘Chippa’ Mpengesi in July, received an email on Tuesday night informing him to not report for training the next morning.
The decision comes two days after the Chilli Boys suffered a 3-1 defeat away to AmaZulu on Sunday, their fifth loss in eight DStv Premiership matches.
Seema had told the media in his post-match interview that he was confident he had the backing of his boss, Mpengesi.
“I still have the support of the players and the management‚ so we’re still soldiering on. We can’t despair now. We’re going to focus more and work harder. We can’t despair now. We’re going to focus more and work harder,” he told the media.
It appears he actually does not enjoy the full backing of his employers, who are now set to meet later today to deliberate on whether he should be given more time or sent packing just eight matches into the new season and four months into a three-year contract.
Usually, when Mpengesi suspends a coach, there’s no returning to the dugout.
There has been no official comment from the club and Seema also could not be reached to give his side of the story.
But the Siya crew has it on good authority that his future is on the line!
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Cars We Remember: Auto Racing: Major sanctioning bodies ready for 2020
Jan 27, 2020 at 7:15 AM Jan 27, 2020 at 7:15 AM
Q: Greg, how does the racing season look for 2020? It’s a new decade and I’m wondering what you feel will be the best racing series this year? Is NASCAR still going downhill with its TV ratings and attendance? Where do you see growth coming and do the sponsors still feel they are getting a return on investment?
- Warren K., Rhode Island
A: Wow Warren, that’s a bunch of auto racing questions. I’ll try my best to accommodate so let’s discuss these four major racing series.
NASCAR: Although NASCAR’s TV ratings have suffered as you note, they actually did better the first half of 2019, then dropped off the second half to end up at 119.669 million TV viewers per race versus 125.572 million in 2018. I expect 2020 to improve, as a new crop of drivers move up from the Xfinity series to full-time NASCAR Cup Series ala Cole Custer, Tyler Reddick and Christopher Bell. The upcoming Speedweeks at Daytona, which culminates with the Daytona 500 on Feb.16, will clearly be an exciting event with packed grandstands. Last year’s Daytona 500 attracted 9.1 million TV viewers, its biggest draw of the year.
However, it’s what follows Daytona where we get a better glimpse of NASCAR on a weekly basis. Following Monster Energy’s final year of major Cup sponsorship in 2019, NASCAR will now share its major Cup entitlement between four companies (Xfinity, Coca-Cola, GEICO and Busch Beer) and call them “premier partners.”
The biggest deterrent to “fan growth,” in my opinion, is the fact that a large majority of NASCAR fans are baby boomers, many of them now in their 70’s. This demographic reality not only affects NASCAR, it impacts other major sports, too.
NASCAR will continue to tweak its events in hopes of attracting a younger demographic, which these days is easier said than done. Specifically, the consumer recreational dollar is spread very thin as other forms of sport and entertainment impact where money goes. And, when you add in the non-controllable things like too many of the younger generation who sit at home playing video games or those addicted to their cell phones, the difficulties of attracting new fans becomes clear.
Still, empty seats or not, NASCAR’s 36-race live TV programming series remains strong and solidifies its many good reasons to advertise from the Fortune 500 companies that partake in both race team and/or event sponsorship. So in 2020, regardless of how many seats are occupied, NASCAR will continue to be the top attraction.
IndyCar: This is the sanctioning body that has the best opportunity for growth, especially under its new owner Roger Penske. IndyCar once ruled as the premier American racing attraction right on through the 1970s, when packed grandstands were the norm and drivers like AJ Foyt, Mario Andretti, Johnny Rutherford and the Unsers roamed our speedways. Things unraveled quickly after a USAC sanctioning body disagreement with owners in the late 1970s. A new CART sanction was born, and then years later IndyCar split yet again to form IRL and CART teams, diluting and imploding the once great IndyCar fan base and the sponsors that were involved. Enter NASCAR stock car racing, which experienced tremendous growth through the 1980s while IndyCar suffered.
Now back under one sanctioning body with major sponsor NTT, (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone) IndyCar’s on-track racing is the best (close, fast, exciting) and its yearly 17-race schedule delivers a menu of street, road course and oval events to whet the appetite of the most serious of race fans. And, with hopes of more teams, better purses and a new engine manufacturer (currently only Honda and Chevy supply engines) I’m putting my money on IndyCar to show the biggest gains in both its TV ratings, which were up a solid 9% in 2019 at 1.105 million viewers per race, and new sponsors coming aboard thanks to Penske, who has an abundance of excellent business contacts. Watch NTT IndyCar closely the next five years as most needed is better TV ratings, additional race teams and higher race purses.
IMSA: If there’s one “sleeper” sanctioning body in this group of four, it’s got to be the Weather Tech sponsored IMSA group. If you like sports cars and great racing, IMSA will punch your ticket and, unlike NASCAR, where only three manufacturers play (Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet), IMSA’s 13-race schedule feature cars from so many manufacturers it’s hard to keep up.
Currently, the traveling IMSA Weather Tech Sports Car Championship series touts four major classes of race cars (two prototype classes and two GT classes) in endurance racing events ranging from 1.4 hours to 24 hours on major road race courses.
Currently, everyone from Cadillac to Acura to Mazda are major factory team players, while supporting events include Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini only events along with the popular Michelin Pilot Challenge that feature smaller bore engine TCR events and the faster, larger bore Grand Sports in up to four-hour endurance events. Granted, more TV eyes are needed, which IMSA will receive thanks to NBC coverage and its enhanced Gold Track Pass streaming.
Bottom line? IMSA could become a big success as rules conformity with European race cars is on the horizon and younger age fan interest is growing. Concerns include the high cost of participation that negatively impacts the number of competitors and teams with hopes of a factory Ford return in 2021.
NHRA: Perhaps the only sanctioning body that enjoyed increased attendance for 2019 based on announced sellouts (NHRA does not release attendance figures) and photos. Thus, NHRA is poised for another good year of straight line, fastest motorsports in the world, action.
However, there are concerns when it comes to the popular professional categories of Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock. The TV ratings are secondary, yet decent as most all programming is same day delay broadcasts that attract 500,000 viewers or so. Remember, nitro drag racing MUST be seen in person, no excuses. TV just doesn’t deliver … until you see it first in person.
Top Fuel and Funny Car are the fastest race cars in the world with acceleration from zero to 330 mph in three seconds on a 1,000 foot-straight line track. These cars run on nitro methane, and produce about 10,000 horsepower. Words cannot describe the power of these cars under full throttle, resulting in a “go through your body” loud experience. There is nothing like it in motorsports and a visit to an NHRA race is a must if you’ve never attended.
As for Pro Stock, it’s clear that the many NHRA rule changes and cost of competing have negatively impacted what was once a class as popular as the nitro division. NHRA has now cut its Pro Stock tour from 24 to 18 races, while a popular Pro Mod class sits ready to take Pro Stock’s place if the class dissipates any further.
Overall, NHRA is running along better than most, with Mello Yello its major pro series sponsor while Lucas Oil handles the sportsman side of the sponsor equation. Another drag racing positive is the strength of local drag strip bracket racing where racers compete for cash prizes at local drag strips everywhere.
There you have it Warren, racing 2020 in a nutshell.
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By Anita Jaynes on 2 March, 2016
Debbie Williams, co-founder of one of Wiltshire’s most successful heating and plumbing companies, has become the new president of the Chippenham Chamber of Commerce.
Debbie (45) took over from outgoing president Chris Bonser at the Chamber’s annual general meeting on Wednesday March 2. She’s been a member of the Chamber for four years.
She said: “I’m delighted to take on this role to represent and support the diverse and growing business community we have in our town. I hope to reach out to more local enterprises and to showcase the economic vitality of this area.”
Among Debbie’s objectives during her time as president are:
Supporting the Chamber to become even more proactive in engaging with the town’s business community.
Raising greater awareness among the town’s businesses of the Chamber and its work.
Ensuring the Chamber sets clear goals for 2016 and beyond.
Debbie Williams set up John Williams Heating Services Ltd with her husband John more than ten years ago. At the time, Debbie was already an established businesswoman running her own beauty salon from home – a business she later sold to devote herself full time the heating and plumbing company. Today, with John, she runs a team of 18 people, working all over Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas.
She believes excellent customer service is the key to sustainable and continued success. She is also a passionate advocate of apprenticeships and she believes strongly employers and educators need to embrace and value apprenticeships far more.
Originally from Birmingham, Debbie moved to Wiltshire with her family and met John, aged just 15. They married when she was 21 and have two daughters Georgina, and Katie.
John Williams Heating Services is based on the Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate in Chippenham. The company has won multiple business awards and is currently a finalist in the upcoming Enterprising Wiltshire Awards for Apprentice Employer of the Year. John Williams Heating Services is a Which? Trusted Trader and is registered with CheckATrade.com. For more details visit www.jwheating.co.uk
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Best To Do Info For Single Moms and Fathers Beyond 2020
Introduction to Single Moms and Fathers
Needs-Based Education Grants for Single Mothers and Fathers:
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Have you ever wondered if the ads promoting “Grants for Single Mothers” are genuine? Unfortunately, many of the advertisements for Single Mother Grants or Single Parent Family Grants are not genuine, free grant programs.
Some of them lead to listings of financial aid programs that you can buy, and others are simply scams aimed at taking money from those who need the help most. However, there are a few genuine programs offering grants for single mothers and fathers, including those listed below:
Federal Pell Grants Program. The Federal Pell Grant Program is not limited to single mothers, but it is often touted as a “single mother grant” because government grants have helped many single mothers – and fathers – return to school and increase their income potential.
Federal Pell Scholarships are offered primarily to undergraduate students and are based on the financial need of the candidate. The first step in applying for a Federal Pell Grant is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which you can do online at the FAFSA website.
Federal grants for additional educational opportunities. FSEOG programs are administered by individual states and operate similarly to the Federal Pell Grant. They are usually allocated to the students who need them the most, based on their FAFSA request.
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State grants for single mothers. Many states also offer their own education grants, which single mothers and fathers can take advantage of.
These scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue higher education. Like the Federal Pell Grant Program, state grants are not limited to single mothers or single parents.
However, some state programs, such as California’s CalGrant program, take into account each applicant’s family circumstances, with the most assistance given to disadvantaged and low-income families. To determine if your state offers a similar grant program for students, visit your state’s financial aid website.
Grant for the Competitiveness of Studies (PCE). The Academic Competitiveness Grant is intended for first- and second-year students who graduated from high school in 2006 or 2005, respectively. ACG money is awarded on the basis of academic merit. Students who wish to be considered for an Academic Competitiveness Grant must complete a FAFSA application.
National SMART grant (Access to science and mathematics to retain talent). The National SMART Grant is awarded to third and fourth-year students enrolled in programs in the physical sciences, life sciences or computer science, mathematics, technology, or engineering, as well as liberal arts programs foreigners and not adults.
Applicants must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 to be considered. Fifth-year students participating in five-year study programs are also eligible.
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Increase the nation’s loan repayment scholarships for single mothers. Raise the Nation also offers a student loan repayment program to help single mothers with outstanding student loans.
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People who receive student loan repayment grants must also give back to the community by sharing their professional services. For example, a lawyer and a single mother, who receive this award, are expected to provide free legal services in the community, for a predetermined period, depending on the amount of the student loan repayment.
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DD, AIR programmes watched most in Pakistan after India
Patna: People watch the re-telecast of 'Ramayan' on Doordarshan at their residence on Day 4 of the lockdown imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, in Patna on March 28, 2020. After Doordarshan announced on Friday that its popular eighties epic "Ramayan" would be aired from Saturday, the audience started demanding for other popular old television shows of that era be re-telecast.Taking note of such public demand, the government re-telecast body has decided to telecast "Mahabharat", "Byomkesh Bakshi" and the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Circus". (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi, Jan 3 (Aryavarth) Digital channels of Prasar Bharati’s Doordarshan (DD) and All India Radio (AIR) have recorded digital growth of more than 100 per cent in the year 2020 as they touched more than one billion views and more than six billion watch minutes throughout the year.
Most important thing about this significant growth is that DD and AIR have gained popularity in Pakistan in 2020. After India, the maximum digital audience was from Pakistan followed by the US.
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According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, more than 2.5 million users joined the NewsOnAir app, the official Prasar Bharati app, during 2020. Apart from DD National and DD News, the top 10 digital channels of Prasar Bharati include Marathi news from DD Sahyadri, Kannada programming on DD Chandna, Bangla Samachar from DD Bangla and Telugu programming on DD Saptagiri.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with school children was the most popular digital video of the DD in 2020.
Apart from this, the Republic Day Parade 2020, DD National Archives and a rare video of Shakuntala Devi were also among the most popular digital videos.
The Mann Ki Baat YouTube channel and Twitter handle have seen rapid growth in 2020, with more than 67,000 followers on Mann Ki Baat update Twitter handle.
Around 1,500 radio plays in various Indian languages are available on the DD-AIR network, which are now being digitized and uploaded on YouTube channels.
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No let up in enforcement of safety rules during Phase 3: Lawrence Wong
He warns against complacency before and during festive period, says checks will continue with enforcement officers on the ground
Kok Yufeng
Even as Singapore moves into phase three of its reopening on Dec 28, enforcement against those who flout the rules will not let up, warned Education Minister Lawrence Wong yesterday.
Highlighting recent "near-misses" where infected individuals had breached the rules and could have caused large clusters to form, the co-chairman of the multi-ministry task force said the resumption of more activities and the ability to gather in larger groups should be seen as a privilege not to be abused.
"We are indeed concerned that... in the run up to Dec 28 and even past Dec 28, there will be groups of people who let their guard down," Mr Wong said.
"Because it is the festive period, there is a tendency to get into a celebratory mood and all the more, the risk of complacency sets in," he added.
In phase three, the permitted group size for social gatherings will go up from five to eight, and capacity limits in public places such as malls, attractions and places of worship will also be increased.
Mr Wong emphasised that the usual checks at hot spots will continue, with safe distancing ambassadors and enforcement officers on the ground to remind the public of measures and to conduct inspections.
Enforcement action will be taken without hesitation, whether against individuals, hotels, or food and beverage (F&B) establishments, he said.
A few incidents involving large gatherings have made headlines in recent weeks, just as Singapore has recorded zero cases of local transmissions on most days.
Shoe retailer Foot Locker was ordered to close its Orchard Gateway outlet for 10 days after large crowds had gathered for a sneaker launch earlier this month, while Gemma Steakhouse was shut for 20 days after it held a dinner for 75 guests.
Last month, a 32-year-old service engineer tested positive for Covid-19 after having dinner with 12 other family members at Seoul Garden, where they intermingled despite being seated at separate tables.
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said the authorities expect the risk of infections to go up as Singapore continues to reopen.
"That means the enforcement, the discipline, has to be strengthened and tightened so that we can continue to contain the risk and keep the number of cases as low as possible."
Meanwhile, to better manage crowds during the year-end festive season and the period leading up to Chinese New Year on Feb 12, Enterprise Singapore will work with major retailers here to improve their layouts, said Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing.
For F&B operators, yesterday's news was the perfect year-end gift, even as they remain wary of the black sheep who continue to test the rules.
Mr Shawn Kishore, co-founder of Central Asian restaurant The Nomads, hailed the news.
While safe distancing rules such as the 1m separation among tables, the use of masks when not eating or drinking, and no intermingling between groups will continue to apply, the increase from five to eight people per table means his team are revising the seating and reservation plan in time for Dec 28.
"We've been planning for this... phase three is the best news this year," he said.
Mr Melvin Chew, creator of Facebook group Hawkers United - Dabao 2020, said the move will benefit restaurants and tze char stalls that have been waiting to see if they can seat groups of eight during Chinese New Year before putting up their menus.
The Restaurant Association of Singapore said the move to phase three will help to sustain businesses and preserve jobs.
A spokesman said: "While we had hoped for this phase to be opened in time for Christmas, we understand the authorities may want the longer lead time to ensure everyone is prepared to receive more diners."
Source: MINISTRY OF HEALTH PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI TNP GRAPHICS
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Kitchener 2nd DUI Defence
Fighting a Second Offence DUI in Kitchener, Ontario
Due to the severe and harsh punishments handed out to Kitchener DUI offenders charged with impaired driving, it is always advisable to contact an experienced and reliable DUI Lawyer.
What To Do When Charged With a Second Offence DUI in Kitchener, ON
The consequences of a conviction for a 2nd DUI offence can be disastrous to the life of the accused. Sentencing under the Criminal Code of Law has harsh punishments and in some cases, DUI second offence penalties are so extreme that paying the quantum of stipulated fines can lead a person perpetually into debt.
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As a result, both the police officers and the prosecutors will do everything in their capacity to ensure that you cannot beat stiff sentencing and penalties. Your best option in such second offence DUI is to seek help from a top flight DUI lawyer who will get you out of the impending adverse consequences. We at Kitchener DUI Lawyer have a team of DUI lawyers who have the expertise to find flaws in the circumstances leading to your arrest as well as making sure that the Charter Right Provisions have been scrupulously followed in your case.
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First, as stated earlier, a second DUI can lead to extreme penalties, simply because the accused is considered to be a threat on the roads. There are several consequences that you will be faced with under this offence but the most severe is the permanent loss of your driver’s license and a jail term and/or probation can be imposed for a period of 5 years. However, in rare cases an exception is made and a hardship license may be issued to the accused. In such cases, an Ignition Interlock Device will have to be installed in the car for a minimum period of a year or even more.
Both the cost of installation and the maintenance of the device will be at the expense of the accused, adding to financial woes of the convicted 2nd offender.
The Different Sentences in Kitchener for a DUI Second Offence
Any person who has been convicted in Kitchener, Ontario for a 2nd drunk driving offence automatically faces a countrywide driving prohibition, jail term, fines and other penalties.
The minimum sentences for DUI second offence is as follows:
30 days in jail and a 24 month driving prohibition
If no one is killed and the Crown decides on summary conviction, the maximum sentence is 18 months in jail.
If no one is killed and the Crown decides on indictment, the maximum sentence is 5 years of jail.
In case bodily harm has been caused, the maximum sentence is a 10-year jail sentence.
In case a person is killed because of the offence, the maximum sentence is life imprisonment.
Under Federal law, most provinces are allowed to have ignition interlock programs. In the provinces where this is a part of the system, an accused can drive with an interlock device 6 months after the day of sentence for a second offence DUI.
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Kitchener has implemented stricter DUI laws recently with tougher consequences and quantum of sentencing than before. Any driver with a second DUI within 5 to 10 years of the first DUI faces an automatic suspension of license for 1 year or longer. Upon conviction, the offender faces a mandatory jail term of 90 days to 6 months on average. In any case, either for conviction or for a guilty plea within 10 years, an interlock device has to be installed and maintained for a period of 2 years along with all other costs.
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Coronavirus Maharashtra: Two prisoners, who were denied temporary bail, approach Bombay High Court
Published on : 07 Apr, 2020 , 2:36 pm
Mumbai: Two undertrials lodged at Maharashtra's Aurangabad Central Jail have approached the Bombay High Court against a high-powered committee's decision that prisoners booked under special Acts will not be entitled to temporary bail in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
The undertrials - Nitin Shelke and Madhukar Suryawanshi - were not granted temporary bail by the prison authorities as they are booked under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act.
The petition, submitted before the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court, challenged the March 25 decision of a high-powered committee which said prisoners prosecuted under special Acts would not be granted bail.
A single bench of Justice R G Avachat last week directed the state prisons department and the high-powered committee to respond to the petition by April 8.
The petitioners sought a direction to the committee and jail authorities that they be granted temporary bail.
On March 23, the Supreme Court in a suo moto (on its own) petition directed for a high-powered committee to be set up to determine which class of prisoners can be released on parole or interim bail to reduce crowding in jails in view of the coronavirus outbreak.
It said the parameters would be nature of offence, sentence awarded to the convict and severity of the offence.
The two undertrials in their petition said, The high-powered committee issued impugned decision with a blanket disqualification against persons prosecuted for offences under Special Acts (other than IPC) like MCOCA, PMLA, MPID, NDPS and UAPA on the ground that there are higher restrictions on grant of bail in these Acts."
It said the committee, instead of issuing a blanket disqualification order, should have given weightage to prisoners like women or aged persons or those suffering from other ailments like diabetes, blood pressure and others.
"These persons are more vulnerable to be infected, the plea said.
As per the petition, out of 1,828 prisoners in the Aurangabad Central Jail, also known as the Harsul Jail, only 74 were granted temporary bail.
The two petitioners were not given bail as they were accused of offences punishable under the MPID Act.
Their lawyer Pradnya Talekar argued that maintaining social distancing was an impossible condition in prisons, which are over-crowded.
Further, the state is not in a position to provide medical facilities in case the prison inmates contract the viral infection.
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Graffin tells the story behind Bad Religion
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Posted by: Brett Religion | 03/01/2013 at 02:09 | 8109 views
In this interview with Artbound, online cultural supplement of KCET, Greg speaks about the new album and the evolution of punk but he especially expands on the early days of the band, and even tells about his fanboy moment with Darby Crash!
Highlights of the interview below:
"... but there wasn't exactly a punk culture and certainly wasn't one in the West Valley. So when we decided to cut our hair short and playing punk music in my mom's garage, we were really seen as the devil. We were extremely ostracized by our peers and the neighbors. To think that someday that was going to be seen as the start of a budding movement worldwide was incomprehensible.Two years ago we were asked to play in Jakarta, Indonesia, where hardcore punk is similar in its stages to what was going on in Southern California in 1980."
"We knew there were a sprinkling of punk rockers at the various high schools, and on the weekends we'd all get together, but we weren't necessarily forming a huge community in the West Valley. It was just that people would come to my mom's garage and listen to our rehearsals. And we would get gigs with other bands who had similar gigs in Orange County, like the Adolescents, for instance.
Together we would play concerts in Hollywood and they'd invite us to their somewhat larger scene in Santa Ana, and we'd go play as an opening band for them, and our cadre of punk followers would come with us. We would bring people to them and they would bring people to us -- and out of that and out of that exchange a larger scene started to materialize."
"There were no clubs in the West Valley, so we would play at a place in East L.A., a club called the Vex. It was in a dangerous neighborhood but it was a punk rock club that people from all over would converge in; they'd only have shows on Tuesday nights or something. The other one was the Starwood in Los Angeles. A real milestone was playing at the Whiskey at the Sunset Strip. And that went on pretty much throughout the '80s. It was a commitment to the music and the live performance of punk rock that really established us as a Southern California mainstay."
"The source material for all punk rock, for me, is what I still recall and cull from that body of work [that came out] from 1979 to 1985, all the punk rock that I heard, from the bands I hung out with and the bands that inspired me so much at that stage. For me that is punk rock, and the way that is expressed now -- I think Brett and myself have become better songwriters and we still need to work on our craft, but when i think of what really motivates and inspires us, it comes from an original source and motivation that we can tap into from hanging out and attending concerts by these bands that we looked up to back then."
"I'm always amazed that, every time we have a show, I try to take one short brief interlude between songs to ask, "Is this your first Bad Religion concert?" If it was just our fans continuing to go to our concerts, no one would raise their hands, but every time I ask, it's brand new listeners, raising their hands. And what it means is there's a whole new set of punk rockers coming into the world who haven't had a chance to see Bad Religion yet. And they've heard of us, of course, because our reputation precedes us, but they're new punk rock fans who just can't believe they're seeing Bad Religion in concert. And I'm still amazed because every generation, there's a defiant punk rock tradition that continues."
"... our new album is called "True North," which is this constant lifelong search for truth and the constant struggle against the rigidity of this world and the expectations placed upon you.
The struggle against that kind of stuff really celebrates the idea that life is a quest and a continual searching and learning process. And I think in order to do that and to do it with authenticity, you can't be constantly concerned with how you present yourself to the world, you have to be yourself. That's a long-winded way of saying I've never been an artist who feels like I've had to reinvent anything. I try to express myself as honestly as possible and try to reflect the new things I've learned since the last album, mix the elements and styles of music that inspired me in the past and I try to do it in a fresh-sounding way. Sometimes you really stumble upon combinations that really do sound new and you come up with fresh material. And once you're trying to chase an idea and image that you feel is like a popularity contest or for money, you lose sight of your own sense of true north."
http://www.kcet.org/arts/artbound/counties/los-angeles/bad-religion-punk-music.html
It is definitely one of the best interviews with Greg out there, but even if nothing interesting had been said, Edward Colver's photos alone illustrating this interview make it worth checking out
First band lineup back in 1981 | Photo: Edward Colver
Brett, Pete, Greg and Jay | Photo: Edward Colver
Brett, Greg and Jay live | Photo: Edward Colver
Bad Religion in the Hollywood Bowl tunnel | Photo: Edward Colver
Btw, if you want to learn more about Edward Colver and check out more of his photos, you should read this news story we ran some years ago.
And if like me you're a sucker for old Bad Religion stuff, you should definitely check out Epitaph's flickr gallery. Many more old photos to be found there like these below!
Greg on stage at the Vex in 1981 | Photo: Gary Leonard
First lineup live at the Vex in 1981 | Photo: Gary Leonard
Hanging out at the Vex in East L.A. | Photo: Gary Leonard
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Tags: Greg Graffin, interview, photos, Vex, gary leonard, Ed Colver, Artbound, KCET, Darby Crash
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[quote=Brett Religion][quote=frod79]Jay Z kinda looks like Michael Phelps in that "jumping" pic.[/quote]Are you sure it's Jay Ziskrout? I think it's Pete Finestone.[/quote]Yeah...pete I meant. Sandwiched in between these JZ pictures is a sneaky Pete pic or 2
Brett Religion wrote:
frod79 wrote:
Jay Z kinda looks like Michael Phelps in that "jumping" pic.
Are you sure it's Jay Ziskrout? I think it's Pete Finestone.
Yeah...pete I meant. Sandwiched in between these JZ pictures is a sneaky Pete pic or 2
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That's not the story of br I invisioned , I want the version where Christian bale plays jay and bill Paxton plays grig graffin
[quote=frod79] Any idea/memories as to who the dude in the golf pants, shades & what appears to be a construction hat is in the last pic? ....and no it's not my mom.[/quote]The Village People were the support act to BR that night
Any idea/memories as to who the dude in the golf pants, shades & what appears to be a construction hat is in the last pic?
....and no it's not my mom.
The Village People were the support act to BR that night
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[quote=frod79]Jay Z kinda looks like Michael Phelps in that "jumping" pic.[/quote]Are you sure it's Jay Ziskrout? I think it's Pete Finestone.
Jay Z kinda looks like Michael Phelps in that "jumping" pic. Any idea/memories as to who the dude in the golf pants, shades & what appears to be a construction hat is in the last pic? ....and no it's not my mom.
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good interview, great pictures... You forgot to mention the real highlight of the itw : " if you wanna talk about punk, ask Brett, I don't know anything about it" :D
good interview, great pictures...
You forgot to mention the real highlight of the itw : " if you wanna talk about punk, ask Brett, I don't know anything about it" :D
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South Yorkshire to Move Into Tier 3 as Gyms in Liverpool Reopen
Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks during the daily COVID-19 digital news conference in London, on April 15, 2020. (Andrew Parsons/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Reuters)
Liverpool Becomes First English Region to Move Down to Tier 2
By Lily Zhou
November 26, 2020 Updated: November 26, 2020
The Liverpool City Region will the first area to move down to Tier 2 in England’s new three-tiered CCP virus alert system, according to the government’s newly published list of local restriction tiers by area.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock attributed the result to residents following restriction rules and the recent mass-testing pilot in Liverpool.
“In the Liverpool City region, the number of cases has fallen by more than two thirds. In the borough of Liverpool itself, where the mass-testing took place, cases have fallen by three quarters,” Hancock told Parliament on Thursday.
Since the restrictions in the new tiered system are tougher than the previous one in place, the restrictions in Liverpool will remain largely unchanged from when it was in Tier 3, except indoor leisure and entertainment venues can stay open.
“While the strategy remains the same, the current epidemiological evidence and clinical advice shows that we must make the tiers tougher than they were before, to protect the NHS through the winter and avert another national lockdown,” Hancock said.
His speech marked the publication of a list detailing which areas will go into which tiers from Dec. 2, when the current four-week national lockdown ends.
Only three areas are placed in Tier 1: the Isle of Wight in South East England, and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in South West England.
Residents have to adhere to the “rule of six,” meaning a maximum of six people are allowed to gather indoors or outdoors, unless all are from the same household or support bubble.
Bars, pubs, and restaurants are limited to table service only, and must close by 11 p.m.
Greater London—including all 32 London boroughs and the City of London—is in Tier 2, along with 37 areas from the rest of England.
No household mixing will be allowed indoors in these areas, and the rule of six applies outdoors.
Pubs and bars must close unless they operate as restaurants. Alcohol can only be served with substantial meals. In the previous three-tiered system, pubs and bars could remain open at this level.
The remaining 21 areas in England will be in Tier 3, where rules are similar to those during national lockdown.
Household mixing is forbidden in most places, hospitality and indoor entertainment businesses will remain closed, and large events are not allowed. However, retail businesses will be open, and leisure and sports venues and places of worship can open as long as there’s no household mixing. Gym classes and organised sports can happen outdoors.
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, current and projected (3–4 weeks) pressure on the NHS, and local context, the government said.
More areas have been placed in higher tiers than they were in the previous three-tiered system. A government press release on Thursday said it is to safeguard the gains made during the period of national restrictions.
The release also said that the first review point for the current tier allocations will take place by Dec. 16.
Hancock told Parliament the government will review the measures in a fortnight and keep them regularly under review after that.
Parliament is going to vote on the new tiered system on Dec. 1, the day before it is due to come into effect.
Hancock said that the mass-testing programme will be “open to all local authorities in tier 3 areas in the first instance, and offers help to get out of the toughest restrictions as fast as possible.”
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Tag: Harry Winks
it's not working. Spurs haven't played numerous games during December, they've played the same game numerous times but after the latest dropped points, against Wolves, has Jose admitted they're not playing for him? read the rest of this rubbish
will it still reciprocate. Spurs advanced to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup after a 3-1 victory away, where they've got a “favourable” draw against Brentford. read the rest of this rubbish
In the end Spurs did enough
just. Spurs needed the win in their final Europa League group game to top the group, to be seeded for the knockout stages, it looked for a long time that Antwerp would frustrate them as they did in the reverse fixture. read the rest of this rubbish
Ludogorets would have been better off
if they called the game off. If Ludogorets had said they couldn't field a team in their Europa League game against Spurs, they would have been handed a 3- loss and not have been embarrassed live on telly. read the rest of this rubbish
An England versus Ireland friendly
are you not entertained? I don't know what made the ITV commentator expect “entertainment” from a friendly match between a dull England side and an Ireland team that somehow manages to be even duller. read the rest of this rubbish
Is Paul Merson still worried about Harry Kane
under Jose Mourinho? Harry Kane provided his usual goal and assist to help Spurs get their Europa League campaign back on track after last weeks embarrassment, with a 3-1 victory away to Ludogorets. read the rest of this rubbish
From early on it was obvious Harry and Sonny
weren't getting a day off. With the Burnley game only being on Monday, Jose was going to make a number of changes for the Europa League visit to Belgium, he didn't seem to think they worked as Spurs were lucky to lose 1-0 to Royal Antwerp. read the rest of this rubbish
Spurs finally didn’t need to use Harry Kane
for a match. Spurs first Europa League group game, at home to LASK, saw them finally saw Harry Kane have a day off as he sat on the substitutes bench for the full game, watching the three nil victory. read the rest of this rubbish
Football just happened… the Spurs way
or Spursy as Jose will soon learn. Spursy... when you're sitting second in the league, with the best goal difference in the league, with just 8 minutes to go and end up sixth with the same GD you started with. read the rest of this rubbish
Don’t know what was worse, England, the game
or the drivel from the commentary box. Clueless Southgate produced another clueless managerial performance, getting lucky, again, as a bunch of third division Welsh players lost 3-0 in the forced friendly, that was as dull as Southgate and Giggs put together, unbeknownst to the commentators who were just talking amongst themselves. read the rest of this rubbish
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Best and Worst Airports to Find a Date
By Amanda Pressner
Credit: iStock
Annie Balart was flying home to New Orleans when a fellow traveler caught her eye at the airport’s baggage claim area. “We did an equal amount of checking each other out from across the carousel,” she admits. The guy, Wes Michaels, decided that if their bags came out at the exact same time, he would work up the nerve to talk to her. Despite the long odds, the suitcases spilled onto the belt next to each other. An airport connection was born.
The airport may seem an unlikely place to find romance. After all, busy passengers are usually more concerned with making their flights than in striking up a conversation. But once storms roll in and planes get grounded—suddenly, those coffee shops, lounges, and bars lining the terminal start doubling as potential meeting spots.
A chance encounter can certainly make being in travel limbo more interesting, and according to a study conducted by Sperling’s Best Places on behalf of the men’s grooming company Axe, your likelihood of hitting it off with a fellow passenger depends on what city—and more specifically, what airport—you’re in.
By examining weather pattern data, delayed-flight statistics, and a range of amenities at 35 airports worldwide—across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East—researchers found that six of the date-friendliest airports are located right here in the U.S., while the remaining four are in Europe. Other airports like Singapore and Sydney either got their passengers airborne faster or lacked the kind of diversions Americans and Europeans have come to expect.
Some of the flirtiest terminals, like San Francisco International, are ranked higher in overall satisfaction by visitors and have more restaurants, bars, bookstores, retail shops, and club lounges per traveler than their counterparts elsewhere (SFO also boasts an aquarium and several museum exhibits). So whether you’re facing a layover or a weather delay (and historical data indicate there’s a real possibility that here, you will), there’s no shortage of venues to pass the time and meet someone—and, hopefully, jet off with their contact info.
Conversely, at the 10 international airports with the best weather, best on-time departure record, and fewest outlets for itinerant flirting, the only thing you may have time to pick up is your luggage. Charlotte Douglas International, for example, failed to impress with its selection of social venues, so it’s probably a good thing that rain or fog rarely keep you on the ground for long.
Of course, every airport offers travelers some chance at finding love. Take Annie Balart and Wes Michaels: two years after their luggage linkup, they cut their wedding cake. It was designed in the shape of the New Orleans airport’s baggage-claim area.
Best Airports#1. Liberty, Newark
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A whopping number of flights are delayed at Liberty (an ironic name, considering the circumstances), which means every third person you see will probably end up at one of the terminal’s 52 restaurants and bars. If you have more than a few hours to kill (or your flight’s canceled altogether), go for broke and ask your love interest to head into Manhattan for a proper date.
Best Airports#2. John F. Kennedy, New York
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True, this may be considered one of the world’s ugliest airports, and you’ll be delayed an average of 65 minutes every time you fly—but at least JFK offers some fairly engaging ways to pass the time: there’s a beer garden, wine bar, and four spas. But for true pick-up potential, nothing beats JetBlue’s T5 terminal. This moodily lit space practically seems designed with flirting in mind.
Best Airports#3. Philadelphia
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If you pass through Philly, you may find more than just brotherly love. This airport has more than 160 shops and restaurants to keep passengers busy while they wait—and considering that the visibility outside is obscured 247 days of the year, waiting is pretty much the name of the game. If you do get stuck, make a beeline for the B and C terminal connector, where the bulk of the amenities are located.
Best Airports#4. Dallas/Fort Worth
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You’ll find 14 airline clubs located across DFW’s five busy terminals, and in our humble experience, they’re often the best, most relaxed spots to strike up a casual conversation, since you’ll likely be delayed here. If you’re not already a member, nearly all clubs offer day passes that afford you access to the bar, snacks, business centers—and some pretty attractive frequent fliers.
Best Airports#5. Minneapolis/St. Paul
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You can guess why this Midwest hub beat out so many others to hit the No. 5 spot: 85 snow days each year, 38 days with thunderstorms, and 96 with fog add up to an incredible number of delays, cancellations, and missed connections. Bizarrely, this airport boasts not one, but four gaming arcades, so challenge another stranded soul to a game of pinball or Ms. Pac Man—or opt for more grown-up entertainment at one of the terminal’s 16 bars or breweries.
Best Airports#6. San Francisco
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Some of us may leave our hearts in San Francisco, but sometimes, that’s because we couldn’t get out of the airport. Since so many flights are delayed, passengers can take advantage of incredible extras such as museum galleries, spas, reading rooms, and even spiritual reflection and meditation areas. Summoning up one’s inner calm may be a good idea for asking someone out—and it also can be helpful later if you’re asked to rebook your flight.
Best Airports#7. Charles de Gaulle, Paris
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If you want to find l’amour overseas, this Parisian gateway may provide your best opportunity. Charles de Gaulle may be one of the world’s ugliest, but nearly a quarter of all flights are delayed due to poor visibility, so while you’re waiting, grab a glass of Bordeaux (and try out your best French pick-up lines) at one of the wine bars located throughout the three terminals. You and your new sweetie may need the drink: this airport cancels nearly 4 percent of its outgoing flights.
Best Airports#8. O’Hare, Chicago
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O’Hare is the world’s second busiest airport (after Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta), so you’ll have ample opportunity to people-watch as you wait. And wait. And wait. One out of seven flights is delayed 45 minutes or more, and low visibility nearly the whole year-round means you’re probably not getting up in the air anytime soon. Commiserate with a fellow passenger over a pint of suds—there are breweries and pubs aplenty at ORD.
Best Airports#9. London Heathrow Airport
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Sure, Britain’s notoriously dreary weather may help keep planes and passengers grounded, but that’s not the only reason this hub hit the top 10. Heathrow rated the second highest among European airports for amenities. Despite it being one of the world’s ugliest airports, you’ll find restaurants with runway views, top-of-the-line shopping, and ultramodern club lounges.
Best Airports#10. Rome Fiumicino Airport
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By far, no major airport in the world cancels more flights than this one—and those flights that eventually take off are delayed more than one-third of the time. At least you can browse through some unique Italian fashion boutiques while you’re stranded. Even if you don’t score any bargains on Armani and Gucci, you could pick up something—or someone—you like even better.
Worst Airports#1. Phoenix Sky Harbor
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Normally, 364.9 days without snow and an 81 percent on-time success rate would be considered a good thing. If you’re single and looking, however, those cheery stats are enough to make you want to divert somewhere more promising…like Pittsburgh. If you do get stuck, try hitting the Bone Yard outside Terminal 4: doggie-walking parks like this one can be prime real estate for friendly pickups.
Worst Airports#2. Madrid-Barajas
Madrid-Barajas may be architecturally stunning, but it appears that the designers left one important factor out of the equation: amenities. With just 30 restaurants and cafés servicing one of the globe’s most highly trafficked airports, you won’t find much of a scene in which to meet other singles.
Worst Airports#3. Los Angeles
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Hot weather and cold-shouldered celeb types: that’s what makes LAX such a poor spot for snagging a date. Surprisingly, the restaurants here consist primarily of fast-food joints, so unless you put the moves on at one of eight Starbucks and four McDonald’s outposts, you might not have another opportunity.
Worst Airports#4. Charlotte Douglas
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This US Airways hub doesn’t impress with its selection of dining establishments, which are mainly of the grab-and-go variety—perhaps the impersonal nature of its main food court doomed it to get one of the worst amenity ratings in the bunch. That coupled with an impressive on-time departure record (79 percent) means you likely won’t score any digits on your next trip.
Worst Airports#5. Dubai International
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Much like the city that it services, the Dubai airport doubles as a massive high-end shopping mall. You get incredible amenities under one enormous roof (Terminal 3 has the largest architectural footprint in the world) but no time to enjoy them—in the desert, flights aren’t often delayed due to snow and rain.
Worst Airports#6. McCarran, Las Vegas
Credit: Courtesy of McCarran Int'l Airport
If you want to get lucky in Vegas, we wouldn’t suggest trying your hand at the airport. Not only does this destination get some incredible weather—just 13 days of rain per year—but McCarran is so alluringly close to the Strip, anyone stranded here is probably going to make a break for the nearest casino.
Worst Airports#7. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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Surprisingly, the major amenity this airport lacks is coffee shops (Amsterdam itself has no such issue), so you probably won’t be locking eyes with anyone over a latte. If you’re lucky enough to meet your soul mate here, Schiphol offers four different wedding packages that allow you to get married under its roof. Not only will out-of-town guests know where to find you, but you’re guaranteed to make your honeymoon flight.
Worst Airports#8. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
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It already ranks as one of the world’s ugliest airports and has an awful record for on-time departures; now this hub ranks as one of the poorest spots for chatting up fellow passengers. Reason No.1: it’s so massive that even if you’re delayed as you’re passing through (and there’s a 1 in 4 chance you will be), you’ll eat up most of that time just connecting between gates. Unless you can think of a cute pick-up line while you’re on the people mover, you’re out of luck.
Worst Airports#9. Toronto Pearson
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Canadian airports get a lot of snow—up to 92 days per year—but at Toronto Pearson, there just aren’t enough amenities to keep stranded passengers occupied. The selection of bars and cafés is mediocre at best, and fewer watering holes mean fewer opportunities to get social. If you’re stuck, wander over to T1’s new installation of late Jurassic-era dinosaurs—it might just be odd enough to inspire a conversation with a fellow onlooker.
Worst Airports#10. Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok
Opened in 2006, Suvarnabhumi is one of the busiest airports in Southeast Asia. It’s also one of the most efficient, boasting the second best on-time departure record of those examined. That’s good for your schedule, bad for romantic prospects. Since you’re not likely to have a delayed flight, get to the airport early. You’ll find a wealth of bars, high-end shops, and more restaurants than almost any other airport in the world.
1 of 20 Best Airports#1. Liberty, Newark
2 of 20 Best Airports#2. John F. Kennedy, New York
3 of 20 Best Airports#3. Philadelphia
4 of 20 Best Airports#4. Dallas/Fort Worth
5 of 20 Best Airports#5. Minneapolis/St. Paul
6 of 20 Best Airports#6. San Francisco
7 of 20 Best Airports#7. Charles de Gaulle, Paris
8 of 20 Best Airports#8. O’Hare, Chicago
9 of 20 Best Airports#9. London Heathrow Airport
10 of 20 Best Airports#10. Rome Fiumicino Airport
11 of 20 Worst Airports#1. Phoenix Sky Harbor
12 of 20 Worst Airports#2. Madrid-Barajas
13 of 20 Worst Airports#3. Los Angeles
14 of 20 Worst Airports#4. Charlotte Douglas
15 of 20 Worst Airports#5. Dubai International
16 of 20 Worst Airports#6. McCarran, Las Vegas
17 of 20 Worst Airports#7. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
18 of 20 Worst Airports#8. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
19 of 20 Worst Airports#9. Toronto Pearson
20 of 20 Worst Airports#10. Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok
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The event happened on Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The Project Discovery Gala was a fun-filled night that includes cocktails, light dinner by Russell Morin Caterers, a live auction with unique experiences and items, and special performances by Trinity Rep artists.
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A live auction, led by acting company member Joe Wilson, Jr., included:
An autographed copy of the unpublished play script for The Prince of Providence, signed by the entire cast and playwright George Brant
A limited-edition art print of Providence City Hall, signed by Buddy Cianci and the cast of The Prince of Providence
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Wine tasting party with artistic director Curt Columbus at The East End
Behind the scenes experiences and a walk on role in an upcoming production
A chartered boat excursion around Narragansett Bay
Private baking class and dinner for eight paired with wine, courtesy of Ellie’s Bakery
Exclusive New York and Boston theater experiences, including tickets to Paula Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive with Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse, the world premiere musical The Visitor by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal), and Macbeth in Stride at ART
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A pair of coveted front-row center seats for the rest of Trinity Rep’s 2019-2020 season, including the right to renew into those subscription seats for next season
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With a few days left for free access to "A Christmas Carol Online" we have reached viewers in all 50 states and over 30 countries, plus a research boat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean!
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Don't worry, Ebenezer. Christmas morning has passed, but you haven't missed your chance to see "A Christmas Carol Online." It streams free through January 10. Register for your free access link at https://www.trinityrep.com/show/a-christmas-carol-2020/
Pictured: Joe Wilson, Jr. as Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol Online" ... See more
The Trinity Rep family is saddened by the passing of Sandra Nathanson, who died peacefully yesterday. Sandy was Trinity Rep's prop mistress and set dresser from the late 1960s to the early 1980s, and was a key member of the team of Adrian Hall, Richard Cumming, and Eugene Lee who established Trinity Rep's lively style and reputation. Her great skills were to make a set beautiful and fascinating, and to flesh out the lives of the play’s characters through the objects she chose. If not from Trinity Rep, you might know her from her antiques shop, The Lady Next Door in Warren, or as a part of the family that created the game Banagrams, one of Rhode Island's best-loved exports. Indeed, Sandy’s entire family was an integral part of the Trinity Rep family in those years. Her humor and devotion to her family and friends will be greatly missed. ... See more
The first session of our 10 Weeks with August Wilson class sold out in a week, so we added a spring session! Join us for a discussion about each of the 10 plays in Wilson's American Century Cycle with Director of Community Engagement Michelle Cruz. We expect this class to fill quickly, register soon!
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We are grateful for the support of RISCA - Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for their support of the arts and artists in Rhode Island. Last week they awarded close to $1 million in COVID Relief Funds to artists, professional arts education associations, and arts and culture organizations, including Trinity Rep. These special grants provide much needed assistance to organizations, artists and arts educators who continue to experience economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... See more
Happy Kwanzaa! This week-long celebration of African and African American culture begins today and centers one principle each day: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. ... See more
The holiday is a call to celebrate the richness of what it means to have African roots.
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Trinity Rep’s offices will be closed for the holidays beginning at 4:00 pm on December 23, re-opening at 9:00 am on January 4. The entire staff will be taking this time off. If you have any questions about our on-demand streaming production of “A Christmas Carol Online,” please visit www.trinityrep.com/faq.
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It's sing-a-long time!
Our 2020 Community Sing video features over 60 members of our community singing, dancing, and drumming along to Go Tell it on the Mountain, Deck the Halls, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Download the lyrics, watch the video, and join them at https://www.trinityrep.com/engagement/community-sing/ ... See more
Last week, Trinity Rep met the $120,000 matching challenge to support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Starting on Thanksgiving, the Rhode Island Foundation matched the first $60,000 in contributions to Trinity Rep with a grant to the Food Bank. And then Ocean State Job Lot matched the second $60,000 contributed to Trinity Rep with an equivalent donation of food.
We are so grateful for the incredible generosity of the over 1,800 people who helped unlock this match by making gifts to Trinity Rep during this period. While we have achieved this goal, the need of both organizations is still great, and we encourage you to consider supporting both, if you can. Visit www.rifoodbank.org to make a gift to the Food Bank directly. ... See more
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Mount Wilson Artist Residency
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I’m excited to report that my chamber work, Ripples, was recently selected by the TAK Ensemble as part of their 2014 call for scores! This awesome ensemble from New York will give the US premi...
Legacy Sessions GAME Generation 5
Legacy Sessions: GAME Generation 5 is a new album release which revisits video game tunes from 1995-2000. The aim of the project, created by Casey Ormond and Demetri Potiris, was to cast a new light...
Last Stop – Short Film Score
I just finished work on scoring this great new short film, Last Stop, from Australian independent film makers, Spill Films. The film is based on Daniel Walkers short story Coffee, Coffee, Coffee, an...
2014 Etchings Festival
This summer I was a participant composer at the Etchings Festival which takes place in the beautiful village of Auvillar in southwest France. It was a week long event where composers brought a new pie...
King – Candy Crush Saga – TVC Broadcasting Internationally
I wrote the score for the new Candy Crush Saga TV commercial which is being broadcast throughout Europe, US, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. It’s a great looking ad with an upb...
Sideband – Works by Australian Composers – New CD Available Now!
I’m happy to report that we are wrapped up with our CD which is available now through Wirripang and on iTunes. Here’s a bit of background on the Sideband project: Sideband began as a re...
Gold Lion Awarded for Simponi’s ‘Cate’
McCann Health Sydney has won a Gold Lion at the Lions Health awards for advertising in Cannes. I composed and produced the song for the winning campaign with Nick Franklin contributing to vocals and l...
New Works in the Pipeline
I’m looking forward to a busy few months writing a bunch of new works! I will be a participant composer in this year’s Etchings Festival which will take place in July in Auvillar near Toul...
2014 Music for Screen Showreel
I’m excited to share my current screen music showreel! This highlights a range of music I’ve written for a variety of different media projects including films, TVCs and online formats....
As the Dust Rises – Recording by Members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
As the Dust Rises was written in 2012 and was commissioned by and performed at the OzAsia Festival. I was fortunate enough to have mentoring by both Tan Dun and James Ledger during the rehearsal proce...
Advertising Spots, Sonic Branding and Pitches
I’ve been pretty busy with a few commercial gigs of late. These are always fun jobs and as the turnarounds are quick they get wrapped up in a matter of days. Some recent work is below. Si...
Recent Film Projects
I’ve had the pleasure of scoring some great films so far this year and am looking forward to tracing their progress on the film festival circuit. I’ve just finished work on a fantastic rom...
Rupture – a Short Film
Director James Hasler-Bail has got a great film in the pipeline: Rupture. This film is set to have a real grittiness to it, exploring a gradual descent into a darker and more sinister world. Here...
Orchestration Work
for Hitoshi Sakimoto
I recently had the pleasure of working as an orchestrator for composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. Sakimoto is best known for his video game scores, especially those for Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fanta...
Arrangements for The Song Company & Joseph Tawadros
The Song Company and Joseph Tawadros have just finished touring with their program, The Prophet. I was fortunate enough to collaborate with them on the project providing arrangements of Joseph’s...
APRA PDA Finalist
I’m excited to be a finalist in the 2013 APRA Professional Development Awards! Good luck to all involved! From the APRA website: 36 songwriters and composers have been named finalists in the 2...
Additional Music for Final Move feature
Over the last few weeks I’ve been assisting lead composer Nicole Brady on the music for the Australian feature film, Final Move produced by JD Cohen. It was a varied project incorporating many s...
ASO/OzAsia Festival II
Back in June, I travelled to Adelaide for the first part of a residency with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. It was great to catch up with the other composers who were part of the programme and discu...
Sideband Project
The Sideband project is gaining momentum! Sydney composers Peter McNamara, Brad Gill and myself are recording new, original works for CD release. This month we completed our first recording session an...
2012 NYU/ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop
I’ve just returned from New York where I was a participant in the 2012 NYU/ASCAP Foundation Film Scoring Workshop in Memory of Buddy Baker. It was an intensive course covering many facets of fil...
ASO/Oz Asia Festival
I’ve been invited to write a new piece as part of the Oz Asia Festival in Adelaide this year. A small group of emerging composers will be involved in workshops and receive mentoring from some pr...
Orkest De Ereprijs – YCM 2012
I travelled to the Netherlands in February for the Young Composers Meeting. It was a great week of lessons, lectures and rehearsals. The final concert was a great success for all composers who had the...
I’ve been fortunate enough to receive some top performances lately and you can check out the recordings below. The Writer’s Hand performed by The Song Company. This was premiered on 1st-2n...
Website is Launched!
Welcome! Thanks for visiting the new website! Here you can find out more about me and my current projects, listen to some of my music and check out score and video samples. Enjoy!...
I’ve recently returned from a three-week artist residency in Mount Wilson. This stunning location in the Blue Mountains National Park was a truly inspiring creative retreat. I penned an article for the Australian Music Centre which talks about the experience, creative projects I worked on while there and information about what the residency offers. Read […]
Back in 2004 I did an arrangement of tunes from the video game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. The video from the session has finally been made available! It’s a really fun video which intersperses shots from the studio recording with game footage.
Earlier in the year, I conducted a few orchestral sessions for NYU student composers (who were tuning in remotely) as part of their final projects. I also had the pleasure of conducting Nicole Brady‘s new work Neo Prefecture: palm city which will form part of the score for a new interactive project directed by Teddy […]
Here’s an idea: a concert where audiences move from house to house to hear musicians performing short sets in their own home! This event occurred over the weekend in the Inner West Sydney suburb of Tempe. Physically distanced audiences gathered other in back gardens or front yards as musicians performed. Harpist Emily Granger and I […]
ABC Music have just released Songbirds, a beautiful new album of works from Ensemble Offspring inspired by birdsong including my work, Daybreak. I recently chatted with Claire Edwardes about the piece which you can watch below: Find out more about the Songbirds release here. Link to streaming services here. Tracklisting: 1. FIONA LOADER Lorikeet Corroboree 2. HOLLIS TAYLOR / JON ROSE Owens Springs […]
Emily Granger and I were invited to perform as part of the Phoenix Gallery’s Behind Doors series. It was wonderful to get the chance to perform together in these strange times. We prepared two works, Debussy’s gorgeous Danse sacrée et profane, and a new work by me, Beachscapes II. This work was written in response […]
UPDATE: Here’s a clip from my live set… I’ve been spending more time getting to know some of the newer gear in my studio: synths, software, guitar fx and so on. Over the last month or so I’ve been creating of a bunch of new down tempo, cyberpunk-inspired songs. This just so happened to coincide […]
I just finished a new piece for strings which was premiered on February 22 by Sonic Feet, an ensemble specialising in the performance of works that celebrate the history of certain buildings and spaces with repertoire drawn from the time of their construction. For this project, the ensemble presented pieces that were chosen specifically for […]
A great review from Ensemble Offspring’s program Birdsong at Dusk which featured my flute and electronics work, Daybreak, performed by Lamorna Nightingale. Here’s a review snippet from the gig which as the Q-station Manly on January 12: Full review here.
Reviews are in for Ensemble Offspring’s recent Lone Hemispheres 2 concert featuring my percussion work, a line is a dot that went for a walk. full review full review
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Hyundai, Netradyne Partner on HD Mapping & Navigation
A subsidiary of South Korean automaker Hyundai is teaming up with Netradyne, a provider of artificial intelligence tech for fleet safety, to develop a dynamic, high-definition mapping platform for vehicles.
Hyundai Mnsoft specializes in location-based services (LBS), cloud-based connected navigation software and HD maps for autonomous vehicles.
The two companies will work closely to research and develop HD maps for next-generation vehicles, exploiting Netradyne’s crowdsourced deep vision technologies and vision-based road feature analytics.
Netradyne has already been in a competitive proof of concept (PoC) trial with Mnsoft for close to a year, using its Driveri camera to map parts of the US in high definition.
Driveri is a vision-based driver recognition safety program that captures each minute of the driving experience, offering safety managers a complete view of their drivers’ day, including HD map data capabilities.
The platform draws on a simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) approach to crowd-source updates for events such as accidents, or road construction, in addition to static elements such as lane markings, signs and signals.
This approach to mapping is seen as a better way to ensure that autonomous vehicles are safe on the road.
“In my view crowdsourcing is definitely the way to go in the future. All OEMs have the same goal, which is to get the most information they can when it comes to road networking,” Sam Barker, a senior analyst with Juniper, told TU-Automotive.
He explained crowdsourcing is the most cost-effective way of essentially getting this information and making the service scale up.
“What comes next is figuring out how they maximize the number of vehicles that can provide that information,” Barker said. “There is going to be more and more data updated more and more frequently.”
Barker noted that HD mapping is just going to be one component of a holistic group of sensors and tools used on autonomous vehicles alongside other technologies such as 5G networks and Lidar.
The hurdle is not so much how accurate HD mapping systems can get (Barker argues that for tasks like navigating city streets, current navigation systems do just fine); the future challenge will be getting back-end infrastructure up to speed.
“Reducing latency, building out 5G networks, improving the ability to send information to remote server locations where data can be sent back very quickly — the infrastructure needed here will require a large investment,” he said.
While OEMs, mapping specialists and network operators are focused on the back end, application developers will be focusing on the user experience and user interface, making sure navigation commands are understood and able to adapt to the sudden whims of a driver who has decided last minute on a different route.
“At the moment, however, the people in development are very much focused on the back end. The key word here is safety,” Barker said.
Hyundai is also looking into augmented reality (AR) navigation for its vehicles, as evidenced by its recent investment in Swiss deep-tech provider WayRay,
WayRay claims to create an experience where virtual objects are integrated into a vehicle’s interior environment. Compared to conventional heads-up displays available in the market, the system claims a smaller projection set-up, providing a clearer image, which can be installed in most vehicle types.
— Nathan Eddy is a filmmaker and freelance journalist based in Berlin. Follow him on Twitter.
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How Fiber Optics Was Invented
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Fiber optics is the contained transmission of light through long fiber rods of either glass or plastics. The light travels by process of internal reflection. The core medium of the rod or cable is more reflective than the material surrounding the core. That causes the light to keep being reflected back into the core where it can continue to travel down the fiber. Fiber optic cables are used for transmitting voice, images, and other data at close to the speed of light.
Who Invented Fiber Optics?
Corning Glass researchers Robert Maurer, Donald Keck, and Peter Schultz invented fiber optic wire or "Optical Waveguide Fibers" (patent #3,711,262) capable of carrying 65,000 times more information than copper wire, through which information carried by a pattern of light waves could be decoded at a destination even a thousand miles away.
Fiber optic communication methods and materials invented by them opened the door to the commercialization of fiber optics. From long-distance telephone service to the internet and medical devices such as the endoscope, fiber optics are now a major part of modern life.
1854: John Tyndall demonstrated to the Royal Society that light could be conducted through a curved stream of water, proving that a light signal could be bent.
1880: Alexander Graham Bell invented his "Photophone," which transmitted a voice signal on a beam of light. Bell focused sunlight with a mirror and then talked into a mechanism that vibrated the mirror. At the receiving end, a detector picked up the vibrating beam and decoded it back into a voice the same way a phone did with electrical signals. However, many things — a cloudy day, for instance — could interfere with the Photophone, causing Bell to stop any further research with this invention.
1880: William Wheeler invented a system of light pipes lined with a highly reflective coating that illuminated homes by using light from an electric arc lamp placed in the basement and directing the light around the home with the pipes.
1888: The medical team of Roth and Reuss of Vienna used bent glass rods to illuminate body cavities.
1895: French engineer Henry Saint-Rene designed a system of bent glass rods for guiding light images in an attempt at early television.
1898: American David Smith applied for a patent on a bent glass rod device to be used as a surgical lamp.
1920s: Englishman John Logie Baird and American Clarence W. Hansell patented the idea of using arrays of transparent rods to transmit images for television and facsimiles respectively.
1930: German medical student Heinrich Lamm was the first person to assemble a bundle of optical fibers to carry an image. Lamm's goal was to look inside inaccessible parts of the body. During his experiments, he reported transmitting the image of a light bulb. The image was of poor quality, however. His effort to file a patent was denied because of Hansell's British patent.
1954: Dutch scientist Abraham Van Heel and British scientist Harold H. Hopkins separately wrote papers on imaging bundles. Hopkins reported on imaging bundles of unclad fibers while Van Heel reported on simple bundles of clad fibers. He covered a bare fiber with a transparent cladding of a lower refractive index. This protected the fiber reflection surface from outside distortion and greatly reduced interference between fibers. At the time, the greatest obstacle to a viable use of fiber optics was in achieving the lowest signal (light) loss.
1961: Elias Snitzer of American Optical published a theoretical description of single-mode fibers, a fiber with a core so small it could carry light with only one waveguide mode. Snitzer's idea was okay for a medical instrument looking inside the human, but the fiber had a light loss of one decibel per meter. Communications devices needed to operate over much longer distances and required a light loss of no more than ten or 20 decibels (a measurement of light) per kilometer.
1964: A critical (and theoretical) specification was identified by Dr. C.K. Kao for long-range communication devices. The specification was ten or 20 decibels of light loss per kilometer, which established the standard. Kao also illustrated the need for a purer form of glass to help reduce light loss.
1970: One team of researchers began experimenting with fused silica, a material capable of extreme purity with a high melting point and a low refractive index. Corning Glass researchers Robert Maurer, Donald Keck, and Peter Schultz invented fiber optic wire or "Optical Waveguide Fibers" (patent #3,711,262) capable of carrying 65,000 times more information than copper wire. This wire allowed for information carried by a pattern of light waves to be decoded at a destination even a thousand miles away. The team had solved the problems presented by Dr. Kao.
1975: The United States government decided to link the computers at the NORAD headquarters at Cheyenne Mountain using fiber optics to reduce interference.
1977: The first optical telephone communication system was installed about 1.5 miles under downtown Chicago. Each optical fiber carried the equivalent of 672 voice channels.
By the end of the century, more than 80 percent of the world's long-distance traffic was carried over optical fiber cables and 25 million kilometers of the cable. Maurer, Keck, and Schultz-designed cables have been installed worldwide.
U.S. Army Signal Corp
The following information was submitted by Richard Sturzebecher. It was originally published in the Army Corp publication "Monmouth Message."
In 1958, at the U.S. Army Signal Corps Labs in Fort Monmouth New Jersey, the manager of Copper Cable and Wire hated the signal transmission problems caused by lightning and water. He encouraged Manager of Materials Research Sam DiVita to find a replacement for copper wire. Sam thought glass, fiber, and light signals might work, but the engineers who worked for Sam told him a glass fiber would break.
In September 1959, Sam DiVita asked 2nd Lt. Richard Sturzebecher if he knew how to write the formula for a glass fiber capable of transmitting light signals. DiVita had learned that Sturzebecher, who was attending the Signal School, had melted three triaxial glass systems using SiO2 for his 1958 senior thesis at Alfred University.
Sturzebecher knew the answer. While using a microscope to measure the index-of-refraction on SiO2 glasses, Richard developed a severe headache. The 60 percent and 70 percent SiO2 glass powders under the microscope allowed higher and higher amounts of brilliant white light to pass through the microscope slide and into his eyes. Remembering the headache and the brilliant white light from high SiO2 glass, Sturzebecher knew that the formula would be ultra pure SiO2. Sturzebecher also knew that Corning made high purity SiO2 powder by oxidizing pure SiCl4 into SiO2. He suggested that DiVita use his power to award a federal contract to Corning to develop the fiber.
DiVita had already worked with Corning research people. But he had to make the idea public because all research laboratories had a right to bid on a federal contract. So in 1961 and 1962, the idea of using high purity SiO2 for a glass fiber to transmit light was made public information in a bid solicitation to all research laboratories. As expected, DiVita awarded the contract to Corning Glass Works in Corning, New York in 1962. Federal funding for glass fiber optics at Corning was about $1,000,000 between 1963 and 1970. Signal Corps Federal funding of many research programs on fiber optics continued until 1985, thereby seeding this industry and making today's multibillion-dollar industry that eliminates copper wire in communications a reality.
DiVita continued to come to work daily at the U.S. Army Signal Corps in his late 80s and volunteered as a consultant on nanoscience until his death at age 97 in 2010.
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Best Ex Announces Intimate Free Entry Live Dates & Release New Single/Video 'Lonely Life'
Best Ex (formerly Candy Hearts) are pleased to announce two special, intimate, free entry solo UK live dates for November 2017 Tickets available to reserve now from www.bestexnj.com/tour To celebrate the news the band have revealed a video for new single ‘Lonely Life’, the latest track to be taken from their Alcopop! Records released debut EP 'Ice Cream Anti-Social', out now and available to purchase from: www.BestExNJ.com
Commenting on the track, front woman Mariel Loveland said: “When I wrote 'Lonely Life' I had been struggling a really long time with the feeling that no matter what, no matter who I was with, no matter how many people loved me, I would really always feel sort of alone. The world is a dreadfully lonely place, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel that in my core every single morning when I wake up. For me, it's just one of those things you have to get on with, and that's what I wrote the song about -- getting on with the constant feeling that something is missing. It's about just accepting that sadness as a sour, not-so-great part of life like living with a laptop that barely works because you can't afford a new one, or a cracked phone screen because it works just fine even if it's broken.” 2017 UK LIVE DATES: Nov 2 - Kingston, England @ Banquet Records Nov 3 - London, England @ Four Quarters *SOLD OUT*
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UFC On ABC: Why Calvin Kattar Can Defeat Max Holloway
Posted By Dana Becker On January 13, 2021 @ 8:00 am In Fightline,MMA,Sports | No Comments
Max Holloway enters Saturday’s UFC on ABC event as the odds-on favorite to win in the main event, but Calvin Kattar is more than a game opponent.
The event is the first to air on network television in several years, and the first under the new agreement between the UFC and ESPN/ABC. It is set from Abu Dhabi and Fight Island, airing live on both ABC and ESPN+.
Holloway, a former UFC featherweight champion, was unbeaten from 2014 to 2019. During that time, he scored wins over Jose Aldo, Brian Ortega and several others before bumping up to lightweight and falling to Dustin Poirier.
But in Kattar, Holloway is getting a very difficult, very talented and very tough opponent.
The 32-year-old from Metheun, Massachusetts features a boxing-based style that has led to 11 knockout wins in his career. Overall, Kattar is 22-4 with two more victories coming by way of submission.
Kattar also earned medals as a high school wrestler and had offers to compete on the mats before opting for a career in mixed martial arts. During that time, he trained with Nick and Nate Diaz, which helped push him to continue his training.
Back in 2017, Kattar made his UFC debut by scoring a victory over Andre Fili at UFC 214. He followed that up with a finish of Shane Burgos before dropping a decision to Renato Moicano.
The defeat only sparked Kattar, as he stopped both Chris Fishgold and Ricardo Lamas before another tough decision setback to Zabit Magomedsharipov.
Since that loss, Kattar has stopped Jeremy Stephens and earned a five-round main event victory over Dan Ige.
In that 25-minute battle with Ige this past July, Kattar proved his durability and skills are set for being a championship-fighter. He swept the scorecards that night in Abu Dhabi, which will also give him some confidence having made the long trip and come away with a win.
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Facebook to Ditch Tax-Reducing UK Sales Structure
04 of March 2016
A man walks in front of the Facebook logo at the new Facebook Innovation Hub during a preview media tour in BerlinInnovation Hub during a preview media tour in Berlin
Internet giant set to pay millions more in tax
LONDON – Facebook said it would stop booking sales to UK clients via Ireland, a practice which reduced its taxes, following the British government’s introduction of a new tax on profits shifted offshore.
In future, Facebook will report its UK sales in Britain.
“In light of changes to tax law in the UK, we felt this change would provide transparency to Facebook’s operations in the UK,” the company said in a statement.
In response to public anger over corporate tax avoidance, the government last year introduced the “diverted profits tax,” widely known as the “Google tax,” after the search giant operated a similar structure to Facebook’s.
The aim was to tax profits earned in Britain but reported in tax havens through the use of contrived corporate structures.
Google says it complies with all tax rules. The company, now part of holding group Alphabet, in January agreed to pay 130 million pounds ($184 million) in UK back taxes and interest and said it would also start to report more revenue in Britain.
The BBC, which was first to report Facebook’s plans, said the change would mean the company was set to pay millions of pounds more in tax.
However, that may depend on whether the UK tax authority, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) takes a tougher line with Facebook.
While the new structure will see more revenue reported in Britain, Facebook will only pay more tax if the company or HMRC decides more profit is being earned in Britain than Facebook previously claimed.
HMRC has previously downplayed the potential that increased reporting of revenue in Britain would lead to higher tax bills. However, UK lawmakers have repeatedly criticised HMRC for being too lenient on big businesses in parliamentary investigations.
An HMRC spokesperson said it did not comment on individual taxpayers, “but HMRC ensures that all multinationals pay the tax due under UK law.”
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The Paleo Diet for Performance
July 23, 2018 // by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD
About Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD
Award-winning public speaker, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned health expert, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD (aka The Paleo Mom) believes the key to reversing the current epidemics of chronic disease is scientific literacy. She creates educational resources to help people regain their health through diet and lifestyle choices informed by the most current evidenced-based scientific research.
Can the Paleo diet work for athletes? This is a common question among fitness enthusiasts, and the answer is a resounding yes! The sports and fitness industry tends to be flooded with foods that are heavily processed, low in micronutrients, and high in ingredients that disturb gut health—for example, artificially sweetened protein powders, meal replacement bars, carbohydrate gels, and energy drinks. Although many of these products can boost performance and recovery in the short-term, those benefits may come at the expense of longer-term health, especially if these processed foods start forming the bulk of the diet. Fortunately, Paleo supplies all the raw materials needed to support performance and help the body recover from physically demanding activities while also improving micronutrient status and removing dietary components that can undermine health over time. This can benefit virtually anyone interested in performance, from amateur CrossFitters to professional athletes! In fact, maintaining an active lifestyle is a pillar of health for everyone! See The Importance of Exercise and The Benefits of Gentle Movement.
Supporting performance really amounts to supporting metabolism and muscular health.
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The term metabolism refers to the collection of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of an organism. This includes both the conversion of food compounds into building blocks for cellular structures and extracellular matrix and the conversion of food into energy to run cellular processes, however, when we refer to metabolism colloquially, we generally think simply about burning calories and that’s what I’m going to focus on here.
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency for all cells. It’s produced in a series of chemical reactions, collectively referred to as cellular respiration (since the process uses oxygen and produces carbon dioxide), from carbohydrates, fats and proteins that we consume, or in the absence of sufficient fuel from food, that are stored in our body.
Glucose is the preferred fuel for our cells because many ATP molecules can be formed from a single glucose molecule (see also Why Is Sugar Bad?). Glucose molecules are first converted into pyruvate via glycolysis which yields some ATP. Pyruvate then enters the mitochondria where it is oxidized into acetyl-CoA, which can also yield some ATP. Acetyl-CoA is then converted into more ATP in what is called the Krebs or citric acid cycle, an 8-step process involving 18 different enzymes and co-enzymes. Other high-energy products of the Krebs cycle (NADH and FADH2) are converted into yet more ATP in the last step of cellular respiration, oxidative phosphorylation in the electron transport chain. This is complex biochemistry; the important part here is that there’s a whole lot of chemical reactions required to make sugar into a useable energy source for our cells!
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Glucose isn’t the only molecule that can be converted into ATP via cellular respiration. Protein (amino acids), fats (fatty acids and glycerol), and other carbohydrates (like fructose) can be converted to various intermediates of glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation and the Krebs cycle, allowing them to slip into the cellular respiration pathway at multiple points. However, glucose is the easiest to convert into ATP (it requires the least amount of oxygen and can even produce some ATP anaerobically) so it is the preferred fuel for cells. In between meals, once the glucose that enters the bloodstream has been used up, cells metabolize stored fat and glycogen (stored carbohydrates) for energy. A flexible metabolism is one that can easily switch between carbohydrates and fats, depending on what’s available. Although protein is not a preferred source of energy, it can be used if needed—this is why people lose muscle mass in addition to fat stores when they are too severely calorically restricted, fasting, or starving.
Supporting metabolism includes consuming sufficient carbohydrates (see How many carbs should you eat?), consuming nutrients required for metabolism of stored energy (see 10 Nutrients that Can Help You Burn Fat), supporting thyroid health (see The Case for More Carbs: Insulin’s Non-Metabolic Roles in the Human Body and What about the Goitrogens in Cruciferous Veggies?) and maintaining insulin sensitivity (see The Paleo Diet for Diabetes, 3 Ways to Regulate Insulin that Have Nothing to Do With Food, Why Is Sugar Bad?, The Hormones of Hunger, and The Hormones of Fat: Leptin and Insulin). In every respect, the Paleo diet supports metabolism through it’s focus on consuming tons of veggies (see The Importance of Vegetables ) including those high in slow-burning carbohydrates like plantains and root vegetables (see What is a “Safe Starch”?), nutrient sufficiency (meaning we get all of the micronutrients we need from food, see The Importance of Nutrient Density ), and lifestyle factors that support endocrine systems health.
Muscle is a type of fibrous tissue with the ability to contract, resulting in movement. The human body contains more than 600 muscles, with functions as diverse as pumping blood to peristalsis of the digestive tract to moving our eyeballs to helping us lift heavy objects. Those many muscles fall into three basic categories:
Smooth muscles, which contract involuntarily (without our conscious control) and are found in organs and structures like the stomach, esophagus, intestines, uterus, bladder, and blood vessels
Cardiac muscle (the heart)
Skeletal muscles, which we contract voluntarily to move our bodies and which stretch across joints and attach to bone (held in place with the help of tendons)
Skeletal muscle is further divided into three main types:
Type I, or slow-twitch oxidative, which can carry more oxygen and is used for sustaining aerobic activity requiring low force and power production. (Think walking and maintaining posture, but these are also the primary fiber type found in endurance athletes.)
Type IIA, or fast-twitch oxidative, which are used for sustained activates that require high power, force and/or speed, like most sports. They are more resistant to fatigue than Type IIB.
Type IIB, or fast-twitch glycolytic, which contract powerfully and quickly, but get fatigued more easily—making them mostly used for short bursts of anaerobic activity (such as lifting heavy weights or sprinting).
Some forms of type II muscle fibers activate with progressively heavier loads and allow us to build greater muscle mass.
All forms of muscle are extremely important, and muscular and neuromuscular diseases (such as Parkinson’s) can have devastating physical effects. Along with helping us move our bodies and keeping our organs functioning, muscle may help protect against insulin resistance and diabetes, especially in the form of higher skeletal muscle mass. One study found that with every 10 percent increase in the ratio between a person’s skeletal muscle mass and total body weight, the risk of insulin resistance dropped by 11 percent and the risk of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes dropped by 12 percent. While resistance exercise itself helps lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity (skeletal muscle takes up glucose when contracting), skeletal muscle serves as a storage tank for glycogen even when we’re at rest. The more muscle we have, the more glucose we can store (versus letting it circulate in our blood or converting it into fat via lipogenesis).
Protein is the most important macronutrient when it comes to maintaining and building muscle, and it’s part of the rationale for the Paleo diet’s emphasis on a higher proportion of protein than the Standard American Diet (along with the other beneficial roles of protein, such as regulating appetite and increasing satiety). In fact, protein requirements may increase for some athletes, especially those involved in muscle-building activities. Eating 20 to 30% of calories from protein is standard for the Paleo diet, supplying ample protein even for the most ardent athletes. See The Diet We’re Meant to Eat, Part 3: How Much Meat versus Veggies?, Carbs Vs. Protein Vs. Fat: Insight from Hunter-Gatherers, Plant-Based Protein: What is its Role in the Paleo Diet?, The Importance of Fish in Our Diets, Grass-Fed Beef: A Superfood worth the Premium Price and Why Everyone Should Be Eating Organ Meat
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Certain micronutrients are also critical for muscle health. The electrolytes calcium (found in leafy greens, small bone-in fish like sardines, and dairy), magnesium (found in dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish, avocados, and bananas), potassium (found in tomatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas, coconut water, spinach, acorn squash, and avocados), and sodium (found naturally in foods like celery and beets and in any salted food) are involved in muscle contraction. (Aside: Ever get leg or foot cramps in the middle of the night? These cramps are often caused by electrolyte imbalances or deficiencies. When our bodies are too low in sodium, potassium, magnesium, or calcium, our muscles can’t properly contract and release. In particular, an imbalanced ratio of potassium (which opens or relaxes muscle) to sodium (which closes or constricts muscle) can lead to uncomfortable cramping while we’re trying to fall asleep or when we’re exercising (in which case electrolyte imbalance can be exacerbated by sweating and dehydration). Low levels of magnesium, which also facilitate muscle relaxation, are another common culprit in muscle cramps.) Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, thus it also plays a role in maintaining muscle health. Zinc (found in organ meat, muscle meat, pumpkin seeds, and shellfish) is key for helping our bodies utilize the protein we eat and facilitating muscle growth. Iron (rich in red meat, shellfish, and some leafy greens) is essential for the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygenated blood around the body, including to the muscles.
Consuming adequate carbohydrate also is important for fueling muscles during workouts and replenishing muscle glycogen after exercise, so Paleo carbohydrate sources like tubers and fruit should be emphasized (see How many carbs should you eat? and Why Fruit is a Good Source of Carbohydrates). Another key for performance is maintaining insulin sensitivity. This goes both ways: activity helps restore and maintain insulin sensitivity (see 3 Ways to Regulate Insulin that Have Nothing to Do With Food) and insulin signaling is necessary for transporting amino acids into muscle and stimulating muscle protein synthesis (see The Case for More Carbs: Insulin’s Non-Metabolic Roles in the Human Body). Studies also show that high antioxidant phytochemical consumption can benefit muscle recovery post exercise, another great reason for the Paleo diet’s focus on eating tons of vegetables and fruit, see The Importance of Vegetables, The Amazing World of Plant Phytochemicals: Why a diet rich in veggies is so important!, and Polyphenols: Magic Bullet or Health Hype?.
Electrolytes and Performance
A performance-supporting version of Paleo includes an emphasis on nutrients necessary for muscle growth and contraction—particularly protein, but also the electrolytes calcium (found in leafy greens and small bone-in fish like sardines), magnesium (rich in many plant foods, like dark green leafy vegetables, avocados, bananas, nuts, and seeds, as well as some animal foods, like fish), potassium (abundant in tomatoes, bananas, sweet potatoes, squash, avocados, and coconut water), and sodium (found in any salted food, as well as in shellfish, beets, celery, and some other vegetables). These electrolytes are vital for controlling contraction and relaxation in all muscles, including both skeletal muscles and the heart.
The role that electrolytes play in performance is the reason why the sports drinks market has exploded in recent decades. Unfortunately, commercially-available sports drinks are full of food dyes, artificial flavors, high-fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners, while simultaneously lacking synergistic and trace minerals that can also support performance (like manganese).
In lieu of electrolyte replacement drinks, coconut water delivers significant levels of electrolytes, as well as other micronutrients.
Paleo for Performance
Combined with adequate sleep (critical for tissue repair) and an exercise routine that avoids overtraining and incorporates adequate recovery time, Paleo foods can easily support performance in nearly any sport.
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Kim Y, Men SS, Liang C, Receno CN, Brutsaert TD, Korol DL, Heffernan KS, DeRuisseau KC. Effects of long-term exposures to low iron and branched-chain amino acid containing diets on aging skeletal muscle of Fisher 344 × Brown Norway rats. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2018 Feb;43(2):165-173. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2017-0272. Epub 2017 Oct 12.
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The BMW i3
How does the BMW i3 fare on Singapore roads?
Kimitsu Yang
Going by the prices of electric vehicles (EVs) around the world, it’s hardly a cheap endeavour to save the earth.
Needless to say, the situation is exacerbated by the high tariffs in Singapore, making these green-wheels a luxury product. Take the BMW i3 for example. It will set anyone with tree-hugging ambitions back by well over $200,000.
But owning an EV is not just about making a statement these days, it seems, according to at least one expert.
“Electric vehicles today offer a dynamic driving experience and high levels of comfort,” said professor Harry Hoster of Singapore-based research centre TUM CREATE. “In Singapore’s context, electric vehicles also have a prestige status.”
This is especially true for the i3 that has been designed from the ground up to offer a lightweight, yet structurally stiff, chassis that is able to check both the dynamic and efficiency boxes. What’s more, the futuristic car sports a luxury interior that is made from recycled plastic bottles and sustainable wood panelling.
Apart from allowing you to enjoy the experience, cars like the BMW i3 also benefit your immediate environment. Prof Hoster adds that EVs can lead to improved health conditions, especially for children – as the concentration of tailpipe fumes is “highest closer to the ground”.
While BMW boasts that the i3 can cover between 130km and 160km on each charge, The Peak was able to achieve 120km on a single charge – a good result considering that the car was driven briskly, with air-conditioning set at a comfortable 23 deg C.
But just how effective are EVs in reducing greenhouse gases? It would take a huge concerted effort: Compared with a similar sized vehicle, the zero-emissions BMW i3 saves 115g of carbon dioxide per kilometre travelled. Prof Hoster notes that if all passenger cars in Singapore were swopped for EVs, it would help reduce carbon emissions on the roads by a whopping 1.4 million tonnes per year.
The cynics would probably ask if our electric grid is capable of supporting such a drastic change. Interestingly, up to 800,000 EVs can be charged simultaneously without affecting the electric grid – well over the passenger vehicle population on the island.
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There Are Too Many Good Cameras and Not Enough Excellent Ones
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Poultry Industry Urges Exemption for Breeders from Bird Flu Bans
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2 December 2014, at 11:20am
GLOBAL - The International Poultry Council (IPC) called on its members to work with their respective governments to ensure that ongoing influenza-related trade bans do not disrupt the distribution of vital poultry breeding stock.
Recent findings of highly pathogenic H5N8 influenza in poultry flocks in the Netherlands, Germany and the UK have caused several governments around the world to suspend trade of poultry with the three countries, including hatching eggs and day-old chicks.
In an open letter to members, IPC President Jim Sumner urged members to remain vigilant to prevent the further spread of influenza. He said that the organisation’s “most immediate concern is the disruption to trade in poultry breeding stock that these detections in Europe are causing. Our modern poultry industry relies on a continued supply of breeding stock to ensure food production”.
Members have raised concerns that influenza bans that restrict the import and transit of breeding stock along with poultry meat could quickly develop into shortages of available birds to replenish production flocks.
Mr Smner wrote: “Only three primary breeding companies account for more than 95 percent of the breeding stock for meat-type chickens. And much of that production is concentrated in the Netherlands. It is a similar situation for the other main poultry species. Disruptions in the supply of breeding stock can seriously affect everyone’s domestic food production for months or even years.”
The letter calls on IPC members to ensure that relevant officials in their respective countries are aware that comprehensive trade and transit poultry bans that include breeding stock could have dramatic unintended consequences on their own domestic poultry production. This could quickly become a serious problem for producers in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Mr Sumner pointed out that primary breeding companies produce hatching eggs and chicks in strictly controlled, biosecure facilities, and that they are shipped to international buyers by air freight.
He continued: “Some importing countries have needlessly banned transit of all poultry, including breeding stock, through affected countries, without considering the real level of risk. Breeding stock is shipped by air, and the transiting chicks are confined to airport grounds for only a few hours before an onward flight. Since the chicks or hatching eggs in transport are housed in special containers that require no additional handling, contact with the outdoor environment is non-existent. This mode of transshipment poses negligible risk for spreading diseases such as influenza.”
The letter also calls on IPC members to urge their respective governments to consider adopting the concept of regionalisation, particularly for trade in breeding stock from countries with influenza.
“I am urging you to take up the points in this letter with your national authorities in the interest of your domestic industry and in the interest of the international poultry sector’s major contribution to global food security,” Mr Sumner added.
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Sandspit resident Brenna Kowalchuk (left) and Skidegate resident Zoey Collinson each ran 10 kilometres on Saturday, June 13, 2020 as part of the Tears to Hope Virtual Relay to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, including Kowalchuk’s niece Chantel Moore. (Facebook photos)
Aunt of Chantel Moore runs virtual relay on Haida Gwaii for MMIWG
Brenna Kowalchuk was also inspired by another Haida Gwaii woman who ran for MMIWG, Zoey Collinson
Karissa Gall
Jun. 17, 2020 2:00 p.m.
Two Haida Gwaii women ran in the Tears to Hope Virtual Relay on June 13.
The second annual run was organized by the Tears to Hope Society, with the goal of raising awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
Last year teams from communities along Highway 16, including Prince Rupert, Terrace and Smithers, ran a more traditional relay, passing along a deerskin scroll inscribed with a “Message of Hope.” However, the society organized a virtual run this year due to COVID-19.
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Skidegate resident Zoey Collinson, who will be going into Grade 11 at Gidgalang Kuuyas Naay Secondary School next year, set off from the hospital in Daajing Giids around 7 p.m. on Saturday and ran 10 kilometres to Balance Rock in Skidegate.
Collinson said she found out about the virtual relay from her mother Natasha, who rode a bicycle behind her as she ran.
“As an Indigenous person I thought it was an important cause to spread awareness,” Collinson told the Observer. “I think it’s important because lots of Indigenous girls go missing every year.”
While Collinson said she regularly goes for 4-kilometre runs, her route on Saturday was the longest she had ever attempted.
“My feet started hurting really bad, but I pushed through,” she said. “It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.”
She arrived at Balance Rock around 8 p.m. and went for a swim near the Haida Heritage Centre.
“That was really nice, refreshing.”
She said she was also grateful for her dad and sister, who drove along the route, stopping to give her water.
“It was nice having them support me and my mom biked alongside me most of the entire way,” she said.
Other family members also cheered for her when she past their home and held up signs.
“They were singing Haida songs too, which was cool,” she said.
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Sandspit resident Brenna Kowalchuk also ran 10 kilometres from the harbour to the airport to Hardingville.
Kowalchuk had seen on social media that Collinson was planning to run the virtual relay, and “knew immediately that [she] also needed to participate” to raise awareness for MMIWG, including her niece, Chantel Moore.
Moore died on June 4 in Edmundston, New Brunswick after being shot by police during a well-being check.
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“Recently I’ve been learning more about my paternal family and slowly meeting them,” Kowalchuk told the Observer, adding that she met her father 17 years ago for the first time.
“My paternal family is Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation. I have an older half-sister, who I have not yet met and two weeks ago, her daughter was killed by an RCMP officer in New Brunswick. Chantel Moore.”
Through Moore’s death, Kowalchuk said she is learning more about MMIWG.
“Although we represent a lower percentage overall in the population, we are going missing or being murdered at a much higher rate than non-Indigenous women,” she said. “I have a one-year-old daughter myself and this scares me so much.”
She added that she was not prepared to run 10 kilometres — it had been at least two years since she had run that far.
“But knowing that families are never prepared to lose their female family members, I felt like it was the least I could do to bring some awareness to MMIGW,” she said.
Her five-year-old son rode his bike behind her and along the way, a friend sent her a Haida song, and others cheered her on and asked if they could join.
Next year Kowalchuk said she hopes to help organize a bigger Tears to Hope Relay Run on Sandspit.
According to the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which was delivered to the federal government in 2019, the lives of thousands of Indigenous women and girls have been lost in Canada to a race-based genocide empowered by colonial structures.
— With files from Natalia Balcerzak
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Here’s a Reason Why Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) Stock is Rallying Today
Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) stock is soaring after the company reported strong 2016 first quarter comparable restaurant sales for its Brazilian locations.
Amanda Gomez
Apr 26, 2016 3:29 PM EDT
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) - Get Report stock is advancing 8.52% to $18.86 on heavy trading volume on Tuesday afternoon after the company delivered solid sales growth in its Brazilian locations for the 2016 first quarter.
Before today's opening bell, the Tampa, FL-based restaurant operator reported an 8.8% increase in comparable store sales at Outback Steakhouse locations in Brazil despite macro-economic concerns in the South American country.
Comparable store sales were down 1.5% in the U.S. because of weakness from the Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill and Bonefish Grill brands.
Bloomin' Brands reported earnings of 47 cents per share on revenue of $1.16 billion for the quarter ended March 27. The results were below consensus that called for earnings of 50 cents per share on revenue of $1.17 billion.
Additionally, the company repurchased about 4.4 million shares for $75 million during the first quarter.
So far today, 2.42 million shares of Bloomin' Brands have been traded, compared with its average daily volume of 1.56 million shares.
Separately, Bloomin' Brands has a "hold" rating and a letter grade of C+ at TheStreet Ratings because of the company's strengths, such as reasonable valuation levels and notable return on equity, and its weaknesses, including unimpressive growth in net income, generally higher debt management risk and weak operating cash flow.
You can view the full analysis from the report here: BLMN
TheStreet Ratings objectively rated this stock according to its "risk-adjusted" total return prospect over a 12-month investment horizon. Not based on the news in any given day, the rating may differ from Jim Cramer's view or that of this article's author.
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PhD Top Stories: How in the fifteenth century an act of piracy triggered a commercial crisis between England and Genoa
The fourth contribution dedicated to promoting the research results of our PhD students is online.
Our doctoral student, Giulia Calabrò, Doctoral Programme in History of societies, institutions and thought. From medieval to contemporary history (in collaboration with Università degli Studi di Udine), in her article "How in the fifteenth century an act of piracy triggered a commercial crisis between England and Genoa" reports us in 1458, when the "excellent decision" of King Henry VI, condemned the Genoese merchants in his kingdom to pay a large sum as compensation for the damage caused by the pirate Giuliano Gattilusio.
In the fifteenth century England was far from being the naval and imperialist power present in the collective imagination: it was a country exhausted by the Hundred Years' War with France, which in 1455 fell into a civil war that would last thirty years. In such a scenario, the Italian merchants, supported by their technological and economic superiority, carved out an important role: from the 13th century, they sailed the Atlantic towards London and Southampton, and skillfully managed to weave a commercial network that joined the Mediterranean to Flanders, in which English merchants had the modest role of minor characters.
The English tried to break free from the Italian commercial mediation: after a first failure in 1446, in 1457 the merchant Robert Sturmy left the port of Bristol on board the "Katharine", driving an English commercial expedition bound for the eastern Mediterranean. While returning from the east, it was intercepted, attacked and plundered by the pirate Giuliano Gattilusio. 128 men died in the attack, including Sturmy. When it became known in England, local merchants reacted violently: many of them, less and less willing to bear the Italian competition, had invested large sums on Sturmy’s expedition. They clamored to be compensated to Henry VI, whose position was extremely difficult: surrounded by Yorkist enemies, he couldn’t afford to lose the economic support of the merchants and subjects of his. Who, then, should be asked for compensation?
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USENIX ATC '19 Call for Papers
The 2019 USENIX Annual Technical Conference will take place on July 10–12, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Renton, WA, USA.
Sponsored by USENIX, the Advanced Computing Systems Association
Submission deadline: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 3:00 pm PST (note: no abstract registration)
Beginning of authors' response period: Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Authors' response due: Thursday, March 28, 2019, 11:59 pm PDT
Notification to authors: Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 11:59 pm PDT
Camera-ready papers due: Thursday, May 30, 2019
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Dahlia Malkhi, VMware Research and Calibra
Dan Tsafrir, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology & VMware Research
Nitin Agrawal, ThoughtSpot
Irfan Ahmad, Magnition
Deniz Altinbuken, Google
Nadav Amit, VMware Research Group
Saurabh Bagchi, Purdue University
Mahesh Balakrishnan, Yale University and Facebook
Antonio Barbalace, Stevens Institute of Technology
Andrew Baumann, Microsoft Research Redmond
Adam Belay, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ken Birman, Cornell University
Edward Bortnikov, Yahoo
Herbert Bos, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Andre Brinkmann, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz
Edouard Bugnion, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Randal Burns, Johns Hopkins University
Anton Burtsev, University of California, Irvine
Haibo Chen, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Vijay Chidambaram, The University of Texas at Austin and VMware Research
Asaf Cidon, Barracuda Networks
Austin Clements, Google
David Cock, ETH Zurich
Paolo Costa, Microsoft Research
John Criswell, University of Rochester
Charlie Curtsinger, Grinnell College
Dilma Da Silva, Texas A&M University
Nathan Dautenhahn, Rice University
Eyal de Lara, University of Toronto
Christina Delimitrou, Cornell University
Angela Demke Brown, University of Toronto
Fred Douglis, Perspecta Labs
Eric Eide, University of Utah
Michael Factor, IBM Research—Haifa
Pascal Felber, University of Neuchâtel
Christof Fetzer, TU Dresden
Moshe Gabel, University of Toronto
Ada Gavrilovska, Georgia Institute of Technology
Phillip Gibbons, Carnegie Mellon University
Cristiano Giuffrida, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Ashvin Goel, University of Toronto
Boris Grot, University of Edinburgh
Steven Hand, Google
Liting Hu, Florida International University
Yu Hua, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Jian Huang, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bill Jannen, Williams College
Sudarsun Kannan, Rutgers University
Manos Kapritsos, University of Michigan
Kimberly Keeton, Hewlett Packard Labs
Samira Khan, University of Virginia
Taesoo Kim, Georgia Institute of Technology
Sam King, University of California, Davis
Aasheesh Kolli, The Pennsylvania State University
Dejan Kostic, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Geoff Kuenning, Harvey Mudd College
Patrick P.C. Lee, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Xing Lin, NetApp
Ethan Miller, University of California, Santa Cruz, and Pure Storage
Changwoo Min, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Adam Morrison, Tel Aviv University
Gilles Muller, Inria
Dushyanth Narayanan, Microsoft Research
David Nellans, NVIDIA
Ed Nightingale, Microsoft Research
Sam H. Noh, UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
Aurojit Panda, New York University
Peter Pietzuch, Imperial College London
Don Porter, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Michael Reiter, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Scott Rixner, Rice University
Timothy Roscoe, ETH Zurich
Chris Rossbach, The University of Texas at Austin and VMware Research
Leonid Ryzhyk, VMware Research
Bianca Schroeder, University of Toronto
Liuba Shrira, Brandeis University
Keith A. Smith, NetApp
Patrick Stuedi, IBM Research
Michael Stumm, University of Toronto
Ryan Stutsman, University of Utah
Steve Swanson, University of California, San Diego
Michael Swift, University of Wisconsin−Madison
Nisha Talagala, Pyxeda AI
Theodore Ts'o, Google
Chia-Che Tsai, Texas A&M University
Joseph Tucek, Amazon
Haris Volos, Google
Marko Vukolic, IBM Research Zurich
Carl Waldspurger, Carl Waldspurger Consulting
Ric Wheeler, Facebook
Dan Williams, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center
Youjip Won, Korea Advance Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Gala Yadgar, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology
Yuval Yarom, University of Adelaide and Data61
Erez Zadok, Stony Brook University
Zheng Zhang, Rutgers University
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Irina Calciu, VMWare Research Group
Orr Dunkelman, University of Haifa
Ittay Eyal, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology
David Grove, IBM Research
Ajay Gulati, ZeroStack
Tim Harris, Amazon UK
Gernot Heiser, University of New South Wales
Asim Kadav, NEC Labs
Julia Lawall, Inria/LIP6
Kfir Lev-Ari, Apple
Carlos Maltzahn, University of California, Santa Cruz
Jason Nieh, Columbia University
Erik Riedel, EMC
Mark Silberstein, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology
Animesh Trivedi, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Ymir Vigfusson, Emerson University
Lluis Vilanova, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology
Yang Wang, Ohio State University
Michael Wei, VMWare Research Group
Keith Winstein, Stanford University
Guoqing (Harry) Xu, University of California, Los Angeles
Noa Zilberman, University of Cambridge
Best of the Rest Session Co-Chairs
Amy Tai, VMware Research
Lightning Talks Co-Chairs
Aasheesh Kolli, The Pennsylvania State University and VMware Research
Submissions Co-Chairs
Lalith Suresh, VMware Research
Gerd Zellweger, VMware Research
The 2019 USENIX Annual Technical Conference (USENIX ATC '19) seeks original, high-quality submissions that improve and further the knowledge of computing systems, with an emphasis on implementations and experimental results. We are interested in systems of all scales, from small embedded mobile devices to data centers and clouds. The scope of USENIX ATC covers all practical aspects related to systems software, including: operating systems; runtime systems; parallel and distributed systems; storage; networking; security and privacy; virtualization; software-hardware interactions; performance evaluation and workload characterization; reliability, availability, and scalability; energy/power management; bug-finding, tracing, analyzing, and troubleshooting.
We welcome experience submissions that clearly articulate lessons learned, as well as submissions that refute prior published results. We value submissions more highly if they are accompanied by clearly defined artifacts not previously available, including traces, original data, source code, or tools developed as part of the submitted work. We particularly encourage new ideas and approaches.
A good submission will typically: motivate a significant problem; propose a practical solution or approach that makes sense; demonstrate the pros and cons of the latter using sound experimental methods; disclose what has, and has not, been implemented; articulate the new contributions beyond previous work; and refrain from over-claiming, focusing the abstract and introduction sections primarily on the difference between the new proposal and what is already available. Submissions will be judged on relevance, novelty, technical merit, and clarity.
Submissions are expected to avoid committing benchmarking crimes.
Authors of resubmitted work will be given the opportunity to describe in a separate note the changes since the previous submission(s), and they are encouraged to do so.
Papers must be submitted via the USENIX ATC '19 submission site, in PDF format, before the aforementioned submission deadline. No extensions will be given. There is no separate deadline for abstracts registration. Submissions must strictly adhere to the policies specified below. By submitting, you agree that at least one of the authors will attend the conference to present the paper, if accepted. Submissions accompanied by nondisclosure agreement forms will not be considered.
Submission Type: Full vs. Short
USENIX ATC accepts both full and short submissions. Short submissions are limited to roughly half the space of full-length submissions. Both types are reviewed to the same standards and differ primarily in scope. A short paper is not like a workshop paper—it presents a complete idea, which does not require full length to be appreciated. The idea should be concisely formulated and evaluated, and conclusions should be drawn from it, just like in a full-length paper. The program committee may rarely decide to accept a full submission on the condition that it is cut down to fit in the short paper page limit. Short papers will be included in the proceedings and presented at the conference like full papers during a slightly shorter time slot.
Submissions must contain original unpublished material that is not under review at any other forum, including journals, conferences, and workshops with proceedings. Submissions that extend your own previous work—in a significant way—are welcome, but you must explain the differences between your current USENIX ATC submission and your prior work. You should also relate your current USENIX ATC submission to relevant submissions of your own that are simultaneously under review for this or other venues. The next section discusses how to do so while maintaining anonymity.
Simultaneous submission of the same work to multiple venues, submission of previously published work, or other violations of the above policies constitute plagiarism, dishonesty, or fraud. USENIX prohibits these practices and may, on the recommendation of a program chair, take action against authors who have committed them; see the USENIX Conference Submissions Policy for additional details.
Anonymizing
USENIX ATC '19 will employ double-blind reviewing, keeping author identities concealed from reviewers. You must therefore make a good faith attempt to anonymize your submissions by avoiding identifying yourself or your institution, either explicitly or by implication, e.g., through references, acknowledgments, online repositories that are part of the submission, or direct interaction with committee members. Do not say "reference removed for blind review." When it is necessary to cite your own studies, there are only two possibilities: cite them (1) as written by a third party (preferable), or (2) as uploaded anonymized supplemental material (see below). This guideline applies in particular to any of your workshop papers that are being extended by your current USENIX ATC submission. Related submissions of your own that are simultaneously under review or awaiting publication at other venues should typically opt for the second option. Publication as a technical report or in an online repository does not constitute a violation of this policy. Papers that are not properly anonymized may be rejected without review.
Anonymized Supplemental Material
Supplemental material may be submitted as a single-but-separate anonymized file without page limit. Note that the reviewers are not required to read such material or consider it in making their decision. Any material that should be considered to properly judge the paper for acceptance or rejection is not supplemental and will apply to the page limit.
Declaring Conflicts
When registering a submission, all its co-authors must provide information about conflicts with the USENIX ATC '19 program committee (PC) members and extended review committee (ERC) members. You are conflicted with a member if: (1) you are currently employed at the same institution, have been previously employed at the same institution within the past two years (2016 or later), or are going to begin employment at the same institution; (2) you have a past or present association as thesis advisor or advisee (no time limit); (3) you have collaborated on a project, publication, grant proposal, or editorship within the past two years (2016 or later); or (4) you have spouse or first-degree relative relations.
Do not declare a conflict if you discussed your submission with a PC/ERC member before the USENIX ATC '19 PC/ERC lists were publicized. (And refrain from discussing it after.) Do not declare a conflict merely because you wish to avoid a review from a specific committee member; such unethical behaviour might result in immediate rejection. All conflicts will be reviewed to ensure the integrity of the reviewing process.
Full submissions must not exceed 11 pages, and short submissions must not exceed 5 pages, including all text, figures, tables, footnotes, appendices, etc.; bibliographic references, however, are not included in the page limit. The reviewers will value conciseness, so if you can describe your work with fewer pages than the limit, please do. Because references do not count against the page limit, they should not be formatted using a smaller font, and the names of all co-authors should be specified.
New in 2019: Use A4 or US letter paper size, with all text and figures fitting inside a 7" x 9" (178 mm x 229 mm) block centered on the page, using two columns separated by 0.33" (8 mm) of whitespace. Note that the text block size has changed this year, to be more consistent with formatting rules of other systems conferences.
Use 10-point font (typeface Times Roman, Linux Libertine, etc.) on 12-point (single-spaced) leading. Graphs and figures can use colors but should be readable when printed in monochrome, without magnification. All pages should be numbered, and references within the paper should be hyperlinked. Labels, captions, and other text in figures, graphs, and tables must use reasonable font sizes that, as printed, do not require extra magnification to be legible. Submissions that violate any of these restrictions will not be reviewed. No extensions will be given for reformatting.
2019 LaTeX/Word template and style files are available on the USENIX templates page.
Authors Response Period
USENIX ATC '19 will provide an opportunity for authors to respond to reviews prior to final consideration of the submissions at the program committee meeting according to the schedule detailed above. Authors must limit their response rebuttal to: (1) correcting factual errors in the reviews; and (2) directly addressing questions posed by reviewers. Rebuttals should be limited to clarifying the submitted work. In particular, rebuttals must not include new experiments/data or describe additional work completed since submission. Rebuttals are optional. There is no explicit limit to a rebuttal, but authors are strongly encouraged to keep it under 500 words. Reviewers are neither required nor expected to read excessively long rebuttals.
All submissions will be treated as confidential prior to publication on the USENIX ATC '19 website. Rejected submissions will be permanently treated as confidential.
Submissions selected by the program committee will be conditionally accepted, subject to revision and approval by a program committee member acting as a shepherd. Accepted papers will be allowed an additional page in the proceedings. One author of each accepted paper will present the work at the conference in a dedicated time slot.
By default, all accepted papers will be made available online to registered attendees before the conference. If your accepted paper should not be published prior to the event, please notify production@usenix.org before the camera-ready date. Accepted papers, however, will be made available online to everyone beginning on the first day of the conference.
If the conference registration fee will pose a hardship for the presenter of the accepted paper, please contact the Conference department. If your paper is accepted and you need an invitation letter to apply for a visa to attend the conference, please email conference@usenix.org as soon as possible. (Visa applications can take at least 30 working days to process.) Please identify yourself as a presenter and include your mailing address in your email.
The program will include poster sessions. Details about poster submissions will be available soon.
Lightning Session
In addition to the regular presentations, authors of all accepted papers will present their work in 120-second "lightning talks" during the lighting session(s). A corresponding lightning video should be submitted to appear on the conference site in advance of the conference.
Best of the Rest Track
The USENIX Annual Technical Conference is the senior USENIX forum covering the full range of technical research in systems software. Over the past two decades, USENIX has added a range of more specialized conferences. USENIX ATC is proud of the content being published by its sibling USENIX conferences and will be bringing a track of encore presentations to USENIX ATC '19. This "Best of the Rest" track will allow attendees to sample the full range of systems software research in one forum, offering both novel USENIX ATC presentations and encore presentations from recent offerings of USENIX ATC's sibling conferences.
Cash prizes will be given for the best paper(s) at the conference. Both full and short papers will be considered. Please see USENIX's Best Papers page to see the winners from previous years.
Complete program and registration information will be available in May 2019 on the conference website.
Please direct any questions to the program co-chairs at atc19chairs@usenix.org or to the USENIX office at submissionspolicy@usenix.org.
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Beyond London: cosy countryside boltholes
When the temperature plummets towards zero, is there anything more comforting than a cosy countryside bolthole with stylish bedrooms, a roaring fire, delicious pub grub and a choice of frosty walks outside the door? We think not, so let’s take a look at three of our favourite retreats within two hours of London.
Wiltshire: The Bell at Ramsbury
Spruced-up and sophisticated, this prominent former coaching inn has been the hub of Ramsbury village life for more than 300 years. Deep in the beautiful Kennet Valley 70 miles due west of the capital, it’s the kind of rural escape many Londoners long for: hassle-free and effortless, yet still a world away from the city.
Smartly decked out with lavish linens and soothing neutrals, the Bell at Ramsbury‘s nine restful rooms are spread across the pub’s first floor and a separate coach house annex. All are a good size, but the annex’s Pike Suite is particularly capacious: oversized bed, a gnarly old beam-framed vanity counter, plus a luxury en suite and sitting area. If you want to feel like you’re padding around in your own modern manor house, this is the room to book. Back downstairs, we are in fine dining territory, with an ex-head chef from Marco Pierre White’s former flagship Yew Tree Inn at the helm. Attention to detail is assured, whether you opt for a classic plate of Ramsbury Beer-battered cod and chips, or a warming winter dish like the sweet-and-salty pork belly or beetroot and goat’s cheese risotto. This is destination dining around these parts, with a fresh, upmarket interior to match. For post-meal drinking with an earthier village vibe, head to the traditional bar next door and share a pint or two with the locals.
Find a quiet slice of rural England in this lesser known corner of Wiltshire. Ramsbury lies just north of the River Kennet and is surrounded by other idyllic villages and the rolling chalk hills of the Marlborough Downs; an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Avebury – a Neolithic henge which is home to the largest stone circle in the world – is 12 miles west, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with nearby Stonehenge in 1986. A prehistoric wonder, Avebury is the centerpiece of a hauntingly atmospheric landscape, besides being the only stone circle in the world to contain a pub. Within the village, there’s also a National Trust-run museum, manor house, garden and cafe.
Hampshire: Bourne Valley Inn
An hour from London and 30 minutes from Winchester, this stylish redbrick gastropub with rooms is the epitome of modern-rustic style. Hidden away in the Hampshire village of St. Mary Bourne, the Bourne Valley Inn sits beside a pastoral patchwork of water meadows, downland hills and trout-filled rivers, but its contemporary cottage-style interiors lean more towards reclaimed-luxe than country twee.
Upstairs, the boutique-y rooms are done up in a mix of elegant muted tones and bold printed wallpapers. Though not huge, they pull off a chic vibe well – fresh coffee, generous local-brand toiletries and plush bedding tie it all together. On the ground floor, it’s cosier still. The traditional bar and dining room are separated by a central chimney and double-sided open fire: leather club chairs and wingbacks on one side, a cushioned banquette and row of wooden dining tables on the other, all set against a backdrop of chalky whites, smudgy greys, monochrome photos and big squidgy cushions. There’s enough of interest to tempt the eye, but nothing to distract too much from the modern British menu, which takes its cue from the surrounding landscape and local farms. Smoked and cured on the premises, the freshwater fish from nearby chalk stream rivers are the speciality here, though the classic steaks and game dishes – venison sausages, pheasant chausseur with truffle mash – are equally strong. And did we mention the deli-cum-cake counter at the end of the room? Stock up on homemade brownies and smoked salmon sandwiches before you leave.
A 10-minute drive from the Bourne Valley Inn is the award-winning Bombay Sapphire Distillery at Laverstoke Mill. The showstoppers, undoubtedly, are the extraordinary Thomas Heatherwicke-designed intertwining botanical glasshouses, but this former paper mill has been sensitively restored from top to bottom, and is a shining example of sustainable design. Hosted (or self-guided) tours explain the gin-making process, followed by a complimentary cocktail in the bar.
Nine miles north is Highclere Castle; seat of the Earl of Carnarvon but perhaps better known as the main filming location of hit period drama Downton Abbey. Open seasonally, visitors can explore the opulent interiors as seen in the show, and wander through vast Capability Brown-designed gardens before enjoying a traditional English cream tea in the cafe.
The Cotswolds: Sign of the Angel
Slightly further afield yet still only two hours from the capital, the southern Cotswolds village of Lacock is entirely owned and managed by the National Trust, and widely regarded as one of the prettiest in England. Here’s where you’ll find the supremely atmospheric Sign of the Angel restaurant with rooms – a 15th century inn complete with original oak doors, stone archways, low ceilings, exposed beams and glorious open fireplaces. As boltholes go, this is one of the finest we’ve come across. Just remember to mind your head.
Downstairs, the restaurant is spread across several low-lit spaces, one of which can be used for private dining and events. All are gorgeous, but the room at the rear is the cosiest; a charcoal-painted space with a vast open hearth. Book here for lingering Sunday roasts or Cotswold cream teas, then head up to the snooze-inducing sitting room for a flick through the papers and an afternoon nap. Those staying over can choose from five delightful guest rooms, all individually decorated with antique wooden furnishings, French-style armchairs re-upholstered in smart modern fabrics, and sumptuous down bedding with soft tweed throws.
Lacock Abbey – part medieval cloisters and part country house – lies a 3-minute walk from Sign of the Angel’s front door. The abbey has featured in multiple big-name productions including two Harry Potter movies and the BBC adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novel Wolf Hall, and is surrounded by 11 acres of wooded grounds. Next door is the The Fox Talbot Museum, dedicated to the work of former resident and creator of the photographic negative William Henry Fox Talbot.
Fourteen miles to the west is the honey-hued city of Bath – a stupendous example of cohesive Georgian architecture and an unmissable destination in this part of the UK. It’s also the only place in the country where you can bathe in minerally-rich, naturally hot spa water.
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These Celebrity Couples Nailed Red Carpet Style at the Emmys
By Christian Allaire
On Sunday night, the 2020 Emmy Awards—otherwise known as television’s biggest night—will take place virtually and without a real-life audience. The 72nd annual awards show, which will be hosted this year by Jimmy Kimmel for the third time, will honor the best shows of the year, with series such as Schitt’s Creek, Watchmen, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel leading the charge. In honor of the glitzy soirée, Vogue is taking a look back at some of the best moments on the red carpet—and in particular, the best-dressed couples who have walked it together. (There is, sadly, no red carpet this year.)
Going way back to the late ’90s and early aughts, some stylish pairs—a few of whom are still together—showcase the very best of the era’s fashion. Who could forget that Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston moment in 2000 when Aniston wore a minimal strapless red gown—with a tiny satin shoulder bag!—and Brad wore a streamlined suit. Or how about in 2008 when Ellen DeGeneres played up wife Portia de Rossi’s emerald slip dress with a flower pin secured onto her vest.
As for more recent couples? In 2017 Gabrielle Union—who attended the Emmys for the first time that year—looked chic in a beaded cape gown by Zuhair Murad, while Dwyane Wade was dapper in a tuxedo by her side. That same year, Nicole Kidman—who won the Best Actress category for her work in Big Little Lies—wowed in a red gown with a tight bodice and full skirt, designed by Raf Simons’s Calvin Klein By Appointment, and her husband, Keith Urban, supported her in a classic black suit with a matching tie. Last year, Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk did coordinating black-and-white evening wear, he in a classic tuxedo and she in a vintage Valentino gown.
Below, more of the best couple moments in Emmys history.
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‘Hero dad’ died saving his three children in Barmouth sea
Family members said they are completely broken by the tragedy
Laura ClementsSenior Reporter
Jonathan Stevens pulled his three children to safety after they got into difficulty in the sea (Image: Farah Parsons)
The father who died while saving his children from a rip tide has been named as Jonathan Stevens.
The 36-year-old had been on a family trip to Barmouth in north Wales, when three of his children were caught by a rip tide.
He jumped in and tried to pull his children to safety before a major rescue operation was launched - which included the lifeboat and the Coastguard search and rescue helicopter.
The three youngsters were pulled to safety and Mr Stevens was brought to the shore and given CPR on the beach before being airlifted to Ysbyty Gwynedd.
Mr Stevens - known to friends as Joff - died later on Sunday afternoon.
His heartbroken partner Laura Burford said Mr Stevens, from Telford, had died a hero, "saving their babies".
Jonathan Stevens pictured with partner Laura Burford and four of their children - including Lacey (bottom right) and Jack (bottom centre), who were saved yesterday (Image: Laura Burford)
Ms Burford's sister Farah Parsons said: "Joff is all our hero. My sister and her children are beside themselves as is everyone. Joff was a well loved person by everyone."
Another family member said it was "devastating news". She said: "He was one hell of good dad, he will be missed so much by everyone. An unreal family day out turned into a tragedy."
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Ms Burford, and for Mr Stevens' children, by friend Mel Plowman.
She described Mr Stevens as a "true hero", and said she hoped to raise money to support Mr Stevens' loved ones.
A spokesman for North Wales Police said: "Police and the Coastguard were called at 1.58pm on Sunday to a report that a man had got into difficulty in the sea in Barmouth.
"The man was taken by air ambulance to Ysbyty Gwynedd, where he tragically died."
A Coastguard spokesman said: "At 1.31pm HM Coastguard received a 999 call reporting people in the water off Barmouth and sent Barmouth coastguard rescue team, Barmouth RNLI lifeboat, and HM Coastguard's fixed wing aircraft.
"Barmouth harbour master and the Coastguard rescue helicopter and helimed also attended. A male casualty was recovered from the water and transferred to Ysbyty Gwynedd in a serious condition."
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George I Silver Tea Kettle
Maker: Paul De Lamerie
A large and imposing antique silver samovar of plain design having a wooden swing handle and 12-sided baluster design. By the sought after Huguenot silversmith Paul de Lamerie. Britannia standard silver*. Very heavy gauge silver. The matching burner stand has carrying handles and stands on large wooden ball feet; it has a removable burner well with push on top and flip cap for the wick. Excellent colour and hand hammered finish. A nice feature is the hinged cover to the pouring spout. Engraved with a crest and name “Riversdale W.G”.
Weight 3696 grams, 118.8 troy ounces.
Total height 44cm (handle extended).
London circa 1720.
Maker’s mark stamped 4 times for Paul de Lamerie (Britannia mark).
Marks/cyphers.
-Makers mark struck 4 times to the kettle base (marks rubbed) and 4 times to the stand (marks clear); lid and oil reservoir unmarked. The Paul de Lamerie -“LA” Britannia mark was entered in 1713 and superceded by the “PL” sterling mark in 1733.
-Engraved crest to 1)lid and 2)burner top (worn).
-The name “Riversdale W.G” is engraved to 1)lid rim 2)kettle base 3)stand base 4)oil reservoir cover rim; the initial “G” is engraved to the burner top.
Literature: *Britannia Standard silver. In 1696, so extensive had become the melting and clipping of coinage that the silversmiths were forbidden to use the sterling standard for their wares, but had to use a new higher standard, 95.8 per cent. New hallmarks were ordered, "the figure of a woman commonly called Britannia" and the lion's head erased (torn off at the neck) replacing the lion passant and the leopard's head crowned. This continued until the old standard of 92.5 per cent was restored in 1720. Britannia standard silver still continues to be produced even today.
Paul de Lamerie (9 April 1688–1 August 1751). The Victorian and Albert Museum describes him as the "greatest silversmith working in England in the 18th century". Born in Bois-le-Duc, his French Huguenot family chose to follow William of Orange to England during the Glorious Revolution. In August 1703, de Lamerie became the apprentice to a London goldsmith of Huguenot origin, Pierre Platel (1659-1739). De Lamerie opened his own workshop in 1713 (1st mark "LA" - Britannia mark) and was appointed goldsmith to George I in 1716. 2nd mark 1733 - sterling mark). He worked in partnership with Ellis Gamble - formerly apprentice to Master William Hogarth- between 1723 and 1728. His early work is in the simple Queen Anne-styles, following classical French models, but de Lamerie is noted for his elaborate rococo style of the 1730s, particularly the richly-decorated works of an unidentified craftsman, the Maynard Master. Leaving his first premises in Great Windmill Street he moved to 40 Gerrard Street in 1738. Here he lived and probably had his shop, his workshops being located in one of the 48 properties he owned in the area. His customers included Tsarinas Anna and Catherine, Count Aleksey, Sir Robert Walpole, Benjamin Mildmay (Earl Fitzwalter and Viscount Harwich), the Earl of Ilchester, the Earl of Thanet, Viscount Tyrconnell, the Duke of Bedford, and other members of the English aristocracy. He also worked for King George V of Portugal. One of his productions to the Portuguese Court was a huge solid silver bath tub lost in the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake. A two-handled silver cup and cover by Paul de Lamerie, dated 1720, was among the wedding gifts of Queen Elizabeth II. Paul de Lamerie ranks as one of the stars of England’s finest period of silver. He was the most prolific silversmith of his time and his fame still lives on today.
This impressive antique silver kettle is in very good condition. Stamped with matching maker’s mark and cyphers (some rubbing). A few minor bruises. One of the wooden ball feet has been reglued. Fully functional and usable.
Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.
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About Waxantiques
“waxantiques” is a family business run by husband and wife team Lou and Ann Wax.
Our shared interest in antiques led us to change career and start dealing in general antiques shortly after we married. We spent many happy years selling at the world famous Bermondsey antiques market and at the larger UK fairs. As the years progressed our interest became more focused on antique silverware and its domestic history and twenty five years ago we moved on to Camden Passage to open our specialist silver store “waxantiques”.
In 2018 we finally made our move to the London Silver Vaults.
Our website www.waxantiques.com launched in 2011 now accounts for a substantial and growing proportion of the business to the extent where Ann needs to concentrate on maintaining our online presence, while Lou is responsible for the day to day running of the shop and customer liaison.
We are fortunate indeed to have a career which allows us to handle such lovely items, many of which would not be out of place in a museum environment. Perhaps best of all is that it keeps us in contact with customers from all over the world, many of whom we count as good friends as well as colleagues.
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Ever wonder what happens when a report of a suspicious powder is forwarded to the FBI? Take a quick look at "Suspicious Powders 101".
Retiring Chicago Special Agent in Charge Thomas Kneir, on what it's been like working for the FBI: "To say it's been interesting would be a huge understatement. You kind of get thrown into the middle of history."
A BYTE OUT OF HISTORY
Not So Public Radio: Gathering Intelligence Over the Airwaves in WWII
As far as the war effort went, 1942 was a big year for radio. The "Voice of America" began broadcasting American-based news of the war throughout Europe. Armed Forces Radio was launched to boost the morale of soldiers around the world.
And, on October 9, on a small farm outside Clinton, Maryland--some 25 miles southeast of the nation's capitol--the FBI launched its first major radio station.
An FBI radio station? That's right. But it didn't play the hits of Glenn Miller, Harry James, and other top recording artists of the day. It covertly monitored and intercepted Nazi radio traffic, gathering vital bits of intelligence that supported the Allied cause.
We'd actually been using radio monitoring stations to intercept signals from secret Nazi radio networks for more than a year, including at the Clinton site. But with enemy radio traffic growing by leaps and bounds (the Clinton station alone had intercepted nearly a thousand espionage messages by March 1942), more engineering and personnel firepower were needed.
By October 1942, the revamped station was complete. A larger complement of FBI radio operators--both men and women--began working 24/7 to intercept any and all enemy transmissions coming from inside and outside the U.S.
How did the Nazis transmit these messages? Usually via Morse Code over "covert" Nazi stations discovered by the FBI or other agencies. Other times by embedding secret messages in popular German radio programs.
Once intercepted, though, the messages were handled the same way: they were quickly sent via teletype to the FBI Lab, which analyzed and decoded the intercepts.
It was a two-way street. Beyond picking up transmissions, our operators also sent messages of their own: to FBI employees connected via radio networks, of course. But also to Nazi agents. Thinking they were talking to fellow spies, these agents were actually being used to spread disinformation. Once, with the help of a German double agent, we sent the Nazis over 140 bogus messages, many of which were then forwarded to the Japanese government.
With the success of the Clinton operation, the Bureau built more radio facilities. By February 1943, our radio circuits stretched from Juneau, Alaska, to Santiago, Chile, with more than a dozen stations in between. Ultimately, nearly 30 of these radio stations were operating in the western hemisphere.
The wartime dividends? Outing many Nazi agents in the U.S., across South and Central America, and even in Europe; throwing the Axis powers off course with disinformation; and providing key bits of intelligence that were shared with the military, the State Department, and some foreign intelligence agencies.
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Buying messages
Luxury goods firms come to understand marketing power of weibo
Sales Chanel: Yao Chen
A new face was turning heads at Chanel’s Spring fashion show in March. Chinese actress and ‘microblogging queen’ Yao Chen was sitting in the front row at the luxury label’s show in Paris.
Chanel hoped that Yao would plug the brand to her online readers. And she did, telling her 12 million weibo followers about the exotic offerings on the fashion runway and offering the odd pithy philosophical remark to boot (“A woman’s paradise is a man’s hell,” she wrote).
As social media like weibo generate new public attention, a strong online presence is becoming critical for companies wanting to connect with consumers. And according to a recent report published by L2ThinkTank, a New York-based consultancy specialising in luxury goods, high-end brands now recognise that their success “is inextricably linked to digital competence”.
In the report, the authors discuss the importance of Digital IQ – a measure of a company’s effectiveness on the web and social media in engaging internet users.
Audi, for instance, tops L2ThinkTank’s ranking of Digital IQ score. The German carmaker, already China’s top seller of luxury cars, has broadly embraced digital through its official website ourAudi.com. But the company also maintains a presence on six different social media sites, like Sina Weibo and Renren. To engage users, it has developed the Audi Driving Experience game, leading to increases of 70% in its audience across weibo platforms in the first month after the game’s launch.
Second on the L2 list was Burberry. The British fashion label not only works with location-based services like Jiepang (see WiC106) but has also launched a new brand channel on Youku, a video-sharing site, to feature fashion films. Burberry also boasts one of the most active weibo accounts, posting frequent updates on new product launches and in-store promotions.
The premium Chinese liquor brand Wuliangye also scores well for Digital IQ. Wuliangye’s website comes with an authentication section that allows users to check whether the bottles that they have purchased are authentic ones (fakes are a serious problem, all the more so as they are often made with poisonous industrial alcohol).
Although more of the high-end brands are turning to social media for marketing purposes, many luxury goods firms are still stuck in a bricks-and-mortar mindset.
Some fear that the internet is too impersonal or that online promotion risks compromising their exclusive cachet, says Jing Daily. That explains why companies like Moet & Chandon, Vacheron Constantin and Van Cleef & Arpels have yet to do more to appeal to customers online. The researchers at L2ThinkTank say that the social media sites for this group have barely been updated this year.
That could be a mistake, says L2. Weibo has become too big to ignore. Sina announced last month that the number of registered accounts on the two-year-old service had climbed above 200 million – an increase of roughly 40% over three months. China’s wealthy class is also relatively young. The average millionaire is 39 years-old, 15 years younger than the global mean, according to Hurun. That means they are more likely to be tech-savvy, and likely to influence purchases by their peers via comments on blogs and social-networking sites, says consulting firm McKinsey.
Hublot, the Swiss luxury watch firm, seems to have taken that advice on board, recently recruiting Han Han, the country’s most popular blogger, to help create a buzz around its products.
In August, Hublet and Han announced the official launch of the “Hublot & Han Han – Fulfilling the Dream of Charity” Sina Weibo page. The content covers Han’s interest in car racing, as well as his philanthropy. And plenty of Hublot’s newest timepieces, of course.
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Some of the world’s biggest carmakers are probed by Chinese regulators
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The journal ⦠Title Abbreviation: Iran J Pharm Res Title(s): Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR. Iranian journal of neurology Iran J Neurol 178: World Journal of Surgery World J Surg 179: IP Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Science J Otorhinolaryngol Allied Sci 180: Annals of National Academy of Medical Sciences Ann Natl Acad Med Sci 181: Blde University Journal of Health Sciences IJMS stands for Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences (also International Journal of Molecular Sciences and 37 more ) What is the abbreviation for Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences? 2020Ø Volume 15Ø Number 2 . This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand IJMS in the field in general and in the Medical terminology in particular. ACTA Genetica Sinica (Peking) ... International Journal of Medical Sciences: Int J Med Toxicol Legal Med: ... Iranian Journal of Environmental Health Science & Engineering: Iran J Nucl Med: Iranian Journal of Nuclear Medicine: Ù
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University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.Tel/Fax: +98-71-36263193; Email: a_sadeghzade@sums.ac.ir Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences ijbms.mums.ac.ir The effects of adipose tissue-derived stem cells seeded onto the curcumin-loaded collagen scaffold in healing of experimentally- induced oral mucosal ulcers in rat ISSN: 1735-7241 1735-160X. Journal abbreviation: Iranian journal of pharmaceutical sciences. The Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences (IJBMS) is a peer-reviewed, monthly publication by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Mashhad, Iran . The Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences is a bimonthly medical journal established in 1970 as the Pahlavi Medical Journal, obtaining its current name in 1979. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transaction A, Science (ISTT) is devoted to significant original research articles of moderate length (not more than 15 pages in the ISTT format), in a broad spectrum of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics.Special attention will be paid to applications of these fields in medical science and multidisciplinary research. Looking for the abbreviation of Iranian Journal of Toxicology? Previous Journal: Foot & ankle specialist Abbreviation, Next Journal: Botanische Jahrbucher fur Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie Abbreviation, Botanische Jahrbucher fur Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie Abbreviation, Open medicine : a peer-reviewed, independent, open-access journal, Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego, Bulletin - Academy of Medicine of New Jersey, The American journal for nurse practitioners, Revista de la Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Japanese journal of medical science & biology. 2018 Jan;21(1):1-2. doi: 10.22038/IJBMS.2017.28276.6862. The Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences is a bimonthly medical journal established in 1970 as the Pahlavi Medical Journal, obtaining its current name in 1979. This Journal has been indexed in the well-known world databases mainly; Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ); Scimago Journal Rank (Q4), Zoological Record, Biological Abstracts, and BIOSIS Previews (Clarivate Analytics). Information sur les sciences sociales One major use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate the names of scientific journals. Articles from Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences are provided here courtesy of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Support Center Support Center External link. As such they may not reflect the journals' exact competitiveness or speed. Medical. Journal abbreviation: Iranian journal of health sciences. Editor-in-Chief: Ali Iranmanesh The editor-in-chief is Younes Ghasemi. The journal is intended primarily for those in the health professions: researchers, practitioners, educators, administrators and students. Scope of the Journal: The Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences (IJBMS) is a peer-reviewed, monthly publication by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Mashhad, Iran.The Journal of "IJBMSâ is a modern forum for scientific communication. Research Article: Expression differences of interferon regulatory factor 3 and non-specific cytotoxic cell receptor protein-1 in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) after challenges with two genotypes of grass carp reovirus, and analysis of antiviral signaling pathways ISSN: 0253-0716 (Print) 1735-3688 (Online) Other Information: Frequency: Quarterly Country: Iran Publisher: Shiraz, Iran : Shiraz University, Medical ⦠Add to My List Edit this Entry Rate it: (3.00 / 2 votes) Translation Find out what is the most common shorthand of Iranian Journal of Toxicology on Abbreviations.com! Abbreviation Name; I Chuan Hsueh Pao: I Chuan Hsueh Pao. J. Pharm. Abbreviation: Iran J Med Sci. The Journal of "IJBMSâ is a modern forum for scientific communication. 1. Iranian Journal of Mathematical Sciences and Informatics . No impact factor infomation for this journal. Print ISSN: 1735-4463 Online ISSN: 2008-9473 Director-in-Charge: Ali Ahmadi. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences IJPBS is the Official Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Country: Iran Topics: Radiological and Ultrasound Technology Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Publisher: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. All submitted manuscripts are ⦠Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism is bimonthly publication of Endocrine Research Center, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medicine Sciences and Iran Endocrine Society. ".It is the recommended abbreviation to be used for abstracting, indexing and referencing purposes and meets all criteria of the ISO 4 standard for abbreviating names of scientific journals. ISSN: 2251-7251 (Print) 2251-726X (Electronic) 2251-7251 (Linking) Impact Factor. ISSN: 2008-3866 (Print) 2008-3874 (Online) Other Information: Frequency: Quarterly Country: Iran Publisher: Mashhad : Mashhad University of Medical Sciences ... Social sciences information. Impact Factor. No impact factor infomation for this journal. PUBLISH WITH US . [1] The editor-in-chief is Younes Ghasemi. Open Peer Review. The Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI), is a quarterly and an editorially independent publication owned by Iran University of Medical Sciences and aims to be a publication of international repute for reporting current regional and international adventures in all aspects of the medicine. ORCID. Publons. Journal of Sciences, Islamic Republic of Iran is open access, Free Charge publication as a non-commercial publication.. Abbreviation: Iran J Otorhinolaryngol. The Iranian Journal of Toxicology Arak University of Medical Sciences in collaboration with the Iranian Society of Toxicology Publisher Tel: 021 8603 6497 , 021 8603 7228 Iranian Journal of Environmental Health Science & Engineering Impact Factor, IF, number of article, detailed information and journal factor. The abbreviation of the journal title "Iranian journal of health sciences" is "Iran. J. Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences' journal/conference profile on Publons, with 79 reviews by 26 reviewers - working with reviewers, publishers, institutions, and funding agencies to turn peer review into a measurable research output. ãIranian Journal of Basic Medical SciencesãCiteScore Trend: Comments from Authors * All review process metrics, such as acceptance rate and review speed, are limited to our user-submitted manuscripts. Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Health Sci. A monthly journal in clinical medicine publishing by the Research Department, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.. Print ISSN: 1735-1995 Online ISSN: 1735-7136 Aim and Scope Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (JRMS) is aimed to promote communication among clinicalresearchers worldwide.This journal publishes original works within the area of clinical medicine. Iranian Journal of Medical Physics. Abbreviation: Iran J Basic Med Sci. Journal Abbreviation Database (Journal Abbr.com) Iranian journal of basic medical sciences Abbreviation. Sci. OVERVIEW . [4], National Center for Biotechnology Information, "Source details: Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences", See tips for writing articles about academic journals, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Iranian_Journal_of_Medical_Sciences&oldid=940914398, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 February 2020, at 12:29. The Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences (IJMS) is an international peer-reviewed bimonthly biomedical publication, the aim of which is to provide a scientific medium of communication for researchers throughout the globe. Our Journal is peer reviewed, open access, indexed, medical journal which will publish international and national research articles on a diverse range of medical sciences. Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences Impact Factor, IF, number of article, detailed ⦠Journal Abbreviation Database (Journal Abbr.com) Iranian journal of medical sciences Abbreviation. The abbreviation of the journal title "Iranian journal of pharmaceutical sciences" is "Iran. Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences. Publication Start Year: 2002 Publication End Year: Frequency: Quarterly Country of Publication: Iran Publisher: Tehran : School of Pharmacy, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services Description: v. ISSN: 1735-1979. The journal is indexed and abstracted in Embase/Excerpta Medica,[2] Emerging Sources Citation Index,[3] and Scopus. The Standard Abbreviation (ISO4) of Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences is âIran J Basic Med Sciâ.ISO 4 (Information and documentation â Rules for the abbreviation of title words and titles of publications) is an international standard, defining a uniform system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles. The Web's largest and most authoritative acronyms and abbreviations resource. Full Journal Title Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (IJPBS) Publisher: Kowsarmedical: Approvals: Minister's deputy office in press and publicity affairs of ministry of culture and Islamic guidance according to certificate number 124/2619 on 9 August 2006 as international quarterly medical journal. Public Peer Review Submit Article. 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An ambassador and trained facilitator under Eco Femme (a social enterprise working towards menstrual health in south India), Sanjina is also an active member of the MHM Collective- India and Menstrual Health Alliance- India. She has conducted Menstrual Health sessions in multiple government schools adopted by Rotary District 3240 as part of their WinS project in rural Bengal. She has also delivered training of trainers on SRHR, gender, sexuality and Menstruation for Tomorrow’s Foundation, Vikramshila Education Resource Society, Nirdhan trust and Micro Finance, Tollygunj Women In Need, Paint It Red in Kolkata.
Now as an MH Fellow with YKA, she’s expanding her impressive scope of work further by launching a campaign to facilitate the process of ensuring better menstrual health and SRH services for women residing in correctional homes in West Bengal. The campaign will entail an independent study to take stalk of the present conditions of MHM in correctional homes across the state and use its findings to build public support and political will to take the necessary action.
Saurabh has been associated with YKA as a user and has consistently been writing on the issue MHM and its intersectionality with other issues in the society. Now as an MHM Fellow with YKA, he’s launched the Right to Period campaign, which aims to ensure proper execution of MHM guidelines in Delhi’s schools.
The long-term aim of the campaign is to develop an open culture where menstruation is not treated as a taboo. The campaign also seeks to hold the schools accountable for their responsibilities as an important component in the implementation of MHM policies by making adequate sanitation infrastructure and knowledge of MHM available in school premises.
Read more about his campaign.
Harshita is a psychologist and works to support people with mental health issues, particularly adolescents who are survivors of violence. Associated with the Azadi Foundation in UP, Harshita became an MHM Fellow with YKA, with the aim of promoting better menstrual health.
Her campaign #MeriMarzi aims to promote menstrual health and wellness, hygiene and facilities for female sex workers in UP. She says, “Knowledge about natural body processes is a very basic human right. And for individuals whose occupation is providing sexual services, it becomes even more important.”
Meri Marzi aims to ensure sensitised, non-discriminatory health workers for the needs of female sex workers in the Suraksha Clinics under the UPSACS (Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society) program by creating more dialogues and garnering public support for the cause of sex workers’ menstrual rights. The campaign will also ensure interventions with sex workers to clear misconceptions around overall hygiene management to ensure that results flow both ways.
Read more about her campaign.
MH Fellow Sabna comes with significant experience working with a range of development issues. A co-founder of Project Sakhi Saheli, which aims to combat period poverty and break menstrual taboos, Sabna has, in the past, worked on the issue of menstruation in urban slums of Delhi with women and adolescent girls. She and her team also released MenstraBook, with menstrastories and organised Menstra Tlk in the Delhi School of Social Work to create more conversations on menstruation.
With YKA MHM Fellow Vineet, Sabna launched Menstratalk, a campaign that aims to put an end to period poverty and smash menstrual taboos in society. As a start, the campaign aims to begin conversations on menstrual health with five hundred adolescents and youth in Delhi through offline platforms, and through this community mobilise support to create Period Friendly Institutions out of educational institutes in the city.
A student from Delhi School of Social work, Vineet is a part of Project Sakhi Saheli, an initiative by the students of Delhi school of Social Work to create awareness on Menstrual Health and combat Period Poverty. Along with MHM Action Fellow Sabna, Vineet launched Menstratalk, a campaign that aims to put an end to period poverty and smash menstrual taboos in society.
As a start, the campaign aims to begin conversations on menstrual health with five hundred adolescents and youth in Delhi through offline platforms, and through this community mobilise support to create Period Friendly Institutions out of educational institutes in the city.
Find out more about the campaign here.
A native of Bhagalpur district – Bihar, Shalini Jha believes in equal rights for all genders and wants to work for a gender-equal and just society. In the past she’s had a year-long association as a community leader with Haiyya: Organise for Action’s Health Over Stigma campaign. She’s pursuing a Master’s in Literature with Ambedkar University, Delhi and as an MHM Fellow with YKA, recently launched ‘Project अल्हड़ (Alharh)’.
She says, “Bihar is ranked the lowest in India’s SDG Index 2019 for India. Hygienic and comfortable menstruation is a basic human right and sustainable development cannot be ensured if menstruators are deprived of their basic rights.” Project अल्हड़ (Alharh) aims to create a robust sensitised community in Bhagalpur to collectively spread awareness, break the taboo, debunk myths and initiate fearless conversations around menstruation. The campaign aims to reach at least 6000 adolescent girls from government and private schools in Baghalpur district in 2020.
Read more about the campaign here.
A psychologist and co-founder of a mental health NGO called Customize Cognition, Ritika forayed into the space of menstrual health and hygiene, sexual and reproductive healthcare and rights and gender equality as an MHM Fellow with YKA. She says, “The experience of working on MHM/SRHR and gender equality has been an enriching and eye-opening experience. I have learned what’s beneath the surface of the issue, be it awareness, lack of resources or disregard for trans men, who also menstruate.”
The Transmen-ses campaign aims to tackle the issue of silence and disregard for trans men’s menstruation needs, by mobilising gender sensitive health professionals and gender neutral restrooms in Lucknow.
A Computer Science engineer by education, Nitisha started her career in the corporate sector, before realising she wanted to work in the development and social justice space. Since then, she has worked with Teach For India and Care India and is from the founding batch of Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), a one of its kind organisation creating leaders for the development sector through its experiential learning post graduate program.
As a Youth Ki Awaaz Menstrual Health Fellow, Nitisha has started Let’s Talk Period, a campaign to mobilise young people to switch to sustainable period products. She says, “80 lakh women in Delhi use non-biodegradable sanitary products, generate 3000 tonnes of menstrual waste, that takes 500-800 years to decompose; which in turn contributes to the health issues of all menstruators, increased burden of waste management on the city and harmful living environment for all citizens.
Let’s Talk Period aims to change this by
Mobilising young people between the age of 18-35 to become ‘Eco-Period Champions’ by making the switch to a sustainable menstrual alternative and becoming advocates for the project
All existing and upcoming public institutions (pink toilets, washrooms, schools, colleges, government offices, government buildings) across East Delhi to have affordable provisions for sustainable menstrual product options
Find out more about her campaign here.
A former Assistant Secretary with the Ministry of Women and Child Development in West Bengal for three months, Lakshmi Bhavya has been championing the cause of menstrual hygiene in her district. By associating herself with the Lalana Campaign, a holistic menstrual hygiene awareness campaign which is conducted by the Anahat NGO, Lakshmi has been slowly breaking taboos when it comes to periods and menstrual hygiene.
A Gender Rights Activist working with the tribal and marginalized communities in india, Srilekha is a PhD scholar working on understanding body and sexuality among tribal girls, to fill the gaps in research around indigenous women and their stories. Srilekha has worked extensively at the grassroots level with community based organisations, through several advocacy initiatives around Gender, Mental Health, Menstrual Hygiene and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for the indigenous in Jharkhand, over the last 6 years.
Srilekha has also contributed to sustainable livelihood projects and legal aid programs for survivors of sex trafficking. She has been conducting research based programs on maternal health, mental health, gender based violence, sex and sexuality. Her interest lies in conducting workshops for young people on life skills, feminism, gender and sexuality, trauma, resilience and interpersonal relationships.
A Guwahati-based college student pursuing her Masters in Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bidisha started the #BleedwithDignity campaign on the technology platform Change.org, demanding that the Government of Assam install
biodegradable sanitary pad vending machines in all government schools across the state. Her petition on Change.org has already gathered support from over 90000 people and continues to grow.
Bidisha was selected in Change.org’s flagship program ‘She Creates Change’ having run successful online advocacy
campaigns, which were widely recognised. Through the #BleedwithDignity campaign; she organised and celebrated World Menstrual Hygiene Day, 2019 in Guwahati, Assam by hosting a wall mural by collaborating with local organisations. The initiative was widely covered by national and local media, and the mural was later inaugurated by the event’s chief guest Commissioner of Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) Debeswar Malakar, IAS.
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Tom Simonite
Google's Human-Sounding Phone Bot Comes to the Pixel
The bot, which speaks with uncanny speech disfluencies like "um" and "umm-hmm," will be made available on the company’s Pixel smartphones before the end of the year, in New York, Atlanta, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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“Uhm,” said the female voice. "Can I book a table for tomorrow?" The question came not from a person, but software called Duplex developed by Google to make phone calls. Before the end of the year, some of the company’s users will be able to direct the bot to call restaurants and book tables on their behalf.
In a demonstration last week, Duplex smartly handled questions from a Google employee playing the role of restaurant worker about details such as the size of the party and the name to hold the table under. Then the bot signed off with a cheery “Ok, great, thanks.” Duplex had started the conversation by announcing “I’m Google’s automated booking service so I’ll record the call,” but it was barely distinguishable from a person.
Google announced today that Duplex will be made available on the company’s Pixel smartphones before the end of the year, in New York, Atlanta, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area. It will be a feature of Google Assistant, the company’s rival to Apple's Siri; for now, it will only call restaurants without online booking systems, which are already supported by the assistant.
Duplex’s debut makes a small change to Google Assistant’s capabilities. But it marks another moment in the march of artificial intelligence technology into daily life. Investments in AI by Google and its competitors have made it routine for computers to recognize our speech or faces. But even recent AI-powered services with names and voices, such as Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa, cannot be easily confused with humans. Software that can passably imitate how people talk, and make its own calls, feels...um...different.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai sparked awe but also alarm when he unveiled Duplex in May in a keynote at the company’s annual developer conference. He played two recordings in which the bot did not identify itself when calling apparently unwitting staff to make bookings at a hair salon and restaurant.
A Google spokesperson told WIRED that the company now has a policy to always have the bot disclose its true nature when making calls. Duplex still retains the human-like voice and “ums,” “ahs,” and “umm-hmms” that struck some as spooky, though. Nick Fox, the executive who leads product and design for Google search and the company’s assistant, says those interjections are necessary to make Duplex calls shorter and smoother. “The person on the other end shouldn’t be thinking about how do I adjust my behavior, I should be able to do what I normally do and the system adapts to that,” he says.
The experience of WIRED writer Lauren Goode, who answered a call from Duplex in a demo this past June, illustrates how bots that sound like people can be disorienting. She confused the bot by lobbing a question about allergies in the middle of a discussion about available times for a restaurant reservation. Goode became confused herself when she learned that a second voice that came on the line to complete the derailed transaction was a human call center worker, not another Duplex bot playing clean up.
The term computer was originally applied to people, who carried out calculations manually. Then computers became room-filling machines, then desk-sized, then pocketable. Now they can sound and converse like people, at least in the confines of a dialogue with a very specific goal. “It feels odd because people have this notion that people and machines are different,” says Jeff Bigham, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University who researches human-computer interaction.
Restaurant staff will be the guinea pigs for what happens when that distinction is eroded—at least for certain kinds of phone calls.
Fox, the Google exec leading the project, pitches Duplex as a win-win. Google users will be freed from having to make phone calls to plan their outings; restaurants without online booking systems will gain new customers. “Those businesses lose out because people say ‘Unless I can book this online I’m not going to book,’” he says.
Some people closer to the restaurant business worry that Duplex might make calling restaurants too easy for Google users. Gwyneth Borden, executive director of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, a trade group for Bay Area restaurants, says people may use the technology to book multiple reservations and then flake out, or call restaurants over and over.
When Borden spoke with WIRED Friday afternoon, her organization had not heard anything from Google during its testing of Duplex or in advance of its coming launch. “If you truly believe this is going to be helpful, why not work with us?” Borden says. A spokesperson for Google said the company plans to begin contacting business organizations.
Restaurants can opt out of receiving Duplex calls by speaking up during a call from Duplex, or through the website where businesses can manage listing information shown in Google’s search and maps services. When calls go awry—Fox says the “overwhelming majority” work out fine—the software will alert an operator in a Google call center who takes over.
Duplex is not Google’s only effort to develop software that talks on the phone. Earlier this year, the company’s cloud division launched tools that help businesses build automated call center software using similar voice synthesis technology to that used in Duplex. Google announced today that its assistant will soon be able to screen calls on Pixel phones. If the feature is turned on, callers will hear an unmistakably synthetic voice asking them to describe why they are calling. A live transcript of what the caller says will appear on the phone’s screen, so the recipient can decide whether to pick up, or call back.
Duplex is notably more ambitious than those other projects. Google plans to iterate fast as it watches what happens when the bot starts making calls in large volumes. One open question is whether the male or female versions of the bot being tested turn out to be more effective. If the initial rollout goes well, hair salons will probably be the next in line to get the Duplex treatment. Google has also experimented with having the bot inquire about holiday hours.
Bigham, the Carnegie Mellon professor, and others watching Google’s project say it probably won’t be the only one with human-like phone bots for much longer. Apple, Amazon, and many smaller companies have launched widely used voice assistants of their own. The impressive voice synthesis technology at work in Duplex is based on research from Google and Alphabet AI labs that has been published openly.
The tens of millions of robocalls placed each day in the US suggest not all the uses for Duplex-style technology would be welcome. Today’s robocalls typically just play a recording; some scammers use human staff. Phone bots capable of back and forth conversation on even a narrow topic could be both cheap and effective. “As this technology gets better it seems completely reasonable that the next guy who phones me trying to convince me to give him my credit card number is not a person or recording, it’s a rogue Duplex-style agent,” says Bigham.
Roman Yampolskiy, director of the cybersecurity laboratory at the University of Louisville, hopes legislation requiring human-like phone bots to identify themselves might moderate how businesses deploy them, pointing to how California recently passed a law requiring bots on social platforms to identify their true nature. He also thinks nefarious uses of such technology are inevitable. “You can use this for sales, you can use this for social engineering attacks,” says Yampolskiy, who recently published a book on AI safety and security. “People will find ways to use this technology that we can never anticipate.”
Tom Simonite is a senior writer for WIRED in San Francisco covering artificial intelligence and its effects on the world. He was previously the San Francisco bureau chief at MIT Technology Review, and wrote and edited technology coverage at New Scientist magazine in London. Simonite received a bachelor’s degree from... Read more
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Feminist Conversations on the Human Condition
Rachel Sophia Baard
Early feminist theologians criticized the Christian doctrine of sin for its focus on female sexual purity and its enabling of the marginalization and oppression of women. Others have questioned whether the entire theological category of sin should be abandoned in favor of other ways of talking about the human predicament. In this new book, Rachel Baard argues for a feminist critique of traditional sin-talk alongside a constructive reinterpretation of the doctrine of sin—one that can be life affirming for all persons. She claims that the Christian idea of sin—that tragic flaw at the core of human experience—provides one of the best tools for understanding the evils of sexism, patriarchy, and traditional sin-talk itself. She likewise provides a new rhetoric of sin-talk, one that accounts for the diverse experiences of the human family, not simply those of powerful men.
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“This book provides an overview and analysis of the now classic texts of feminist Christian theology through the lens of rhetorical theory in order to remove the discourse from the staid realm of dogmatic theology and into the critical moral analysis of power relations and existing social realities. To that end, Baard centers the conversation on the feminist rejection of traditional “sin-talk” without undermining the seriousness of sin—especially dehumanizing and exploitative social sin—in an effort to expose, reject, and transcend the rhetorical distortion that perpetuates patriarchal structures built on the domination and control of the many by the few, the female by the male, and the poor by the rich. In its stead, the author offers a hopeful constructive vision of feminist “sin-talk” that preserves the socially transformative power of the biblical prophetic tradition while also affirming feminist “grace-talk” through a soteriocentric and theocentric engagement of the foundational (for confessing Christians) Christ event.”
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Prosecutor on Madie Hart’s death: ‘There's no way it wasn't intentional’
Woman indicted in teen's death, accused of purposely running her over with a car
WEBVTT THE VIDEO IS FROM A CITYSURVEILLANCE CAMERA LOOKINGNORTH FROM SIXTH AND WALNUT.THIS IS AN ENHANCED LOOK AT WHATTHE PROSECUTOR AND GRAND JURYAGREE IS INTENT TO MURDEAS MADIE HART CROSSES IN THESTREET, JOE DETERS SAYS BRIANABENSON DELIBERATELY STEERED HERCAR TO RUN HART DOWN.>> SHE BACKED UP, THEN WENTFORWARD, ACCELERATED FORWARD,AND TURNED INTO HER.AND YOU'LL SEE ON THE OTHEVIDEOS, MADIE TRYING TO KEEP HERBALANCE AND IS JUST THROWN ONTOTHE PAVEMENT, AND THEN DRAGGEDTHAT LENGTH.JOHN: ABOUT 88 FEET ALONG WALNUTTHREE SUNDAYS AGO, AFTER THEBARS CLOSED, HART AND BENSON ANDOTHER YOUNG WOMEN HAD BEENFIGHTING ON THE STREETAFTER IT WAS OVER, BENSON DROVEBACK TO THAT BLOCK.ACCORDING TO DETERS, HART BANGEDON A REAR WINDOW.THE CAR BACKED UHART RETURNED TO THE SIDEWALK,THEN WENT BACK AND POUNDED ONTHE FRONT HOODTHAT'S WHEN THE VIDEO SHOWS THECAR BACKING UP.DETERS SAYS BENSON THENDELIBERATELY GOES FORWARDDIRECTLY AND DELIBERATELY INTOHART>> FIRST OF ALL, THERE'S NO WAYIT WASN'T INTENTIONAAND SECONDLY, SHE LIED ABOUT THEINCIDENT TO THE POLICE.JOHN: DETERS EMPHASIZED TODAYJUST BECAUSE THE YOUNG WOMEN HADBEEN INVOLVED IN A PHYSICAALTERCATION, THAT DID NOT GIVEANYONE LICENSE TO RUN SOMEONEDOWN.ACCORDING TO DETERS, THREE DAYSBEFORE ALL THIS, THE 20-YEAR-OLDBENSON WAS INDICTED FORPERMITTING HEROIN AND COCAINTRAFFICKING FROM HER CAR.NOW, SHE FACES CHARGES OFMURDERING MADIE HART.DETERS SAYS TWO OTHER VIDEOSOFFER A CLOSER LOOK AT WHATHAPPENEDONE TAKEN BY AN UBER DRIVER,ANOTHER FROM A PRIVATE BUSINESS.DETERS SAYS UNLIKE THE CITYCAMERA, THOSE VIDEOS ARE NOTPUBLIC RECORTHEY WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL
The death of Madie Hart is officially a murder case after grand jury action was taken against 20-year-old Briana Benson. A warrant has been issued for Benson's arrest. She is accused of deliberately running over Hart with her car after a fight on the street involving two groups of young women. Surveillance video from a city camera looking north from 6th and Walnut streets shows a figure identified as Madie Hart crossing the street along Walnut during the overnight hours of March 26. Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters stated Benson deliberately steered her car to run Hart down. "She backed up, then went forward, accelerated forward and turned into her," said Deters. "And you'll see on the other videos Madie trying to keep her balance and is just thrown onto the pavement and then dragged." According to the investigation, Hart was dragged approximately 88 feet along Walnut.FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: Prosecutor announces indictment in Madie Hart's deathHart and Benson and other young women had been fighting on the street. After it was over, investigators said Benson drove back to that block. According to Deters, Hart banged on a rear window. The car backed up. Hart returned to the sidewalk, then went back and pounded on the front hood. That's when the video shows the car backing up. Deters said Benson then deliberately went forward directly and purposely into Hart. "First of all, there's no way it wasn't intentional," Deters said. "And secondly, she lied about the incident to the police." Deters emphasized just because the young women had been involved in a physical altercation, that did not give anyone license to run someone down. Deters said three days before Hart was struck, Benson was indicted for permitting heroin and cocaine trafficking from her car. Now, she faces charges of murdering Hart. In addition, Benson was indicted for felonious assault, aggravated vehicular homicide and failure to stop. She would face the possibility of life in prison if convicted of all the charges. Three other young women were in the car with Benson at the time. "I think the evidence is going to show that one of the passengers said you, you ran her over, stop," said Deters to media this afternoon. "And she continued to drag her down the street." Deters described it as intentional and unconscionable. He related how Benson has had a history of problems with law enforcement, including involvement with drugs and instances of domestic violence. Deters said he believes the effects of alcohol consumption played a part in what happened that night. New information makes it clear the incident happened after all the downtown bars and nightclubs had closed. None of them were involved in this incident, which happened at 3:15 a.m.He said the other two surveillance videos would not be released until they are shown at trial. Unlike the city camera video, Deters does not consider them to be public record. One video is from a dashboard camera of an Uber driver. Another is from a private establishment. In a statement from Steve and Jeannine Hart Monday, the family said, "Concerning today's indictment, it does not change that Madie's death was a horrible tragedy. The grand jury's decision will not bring our daughter back. Still, we are very appreciative of the grand jury's thorough work. We also want to thank the men and women of the Cincinnati Police Department and the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office for their efforts and assistance. We ask everyone to continue to keep us in their prayers. The support that we have received from the Greater Cincinnati community has been tremendous and is very much appreciated."
CINCINNATI —
The death of Madie Hart is officially a murder case after grand jury action was taken against 20-year-old Briana Benson.
A warrant has been issued for Benson's arrest.
Witness says she tried to help Madie Hart before she was run over downtown
She is accused of deliberately running over Hart with her car after a fight on the street involving two groups of young women.
Surveillance video from a city camera looking north from 6th and Walnut streets shows a figure identified as Madie Hart crossing the street along Walnut during the overnight hours of March 26. Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters stated Benson deliberately steered her car to run Hart down.
"She backed up, then went forward, accelerated forward and turned into her," said Deters. "And you'll see on the other videos Madie trying to keep her balance and is just thrown onto the pavement and then dragged."
According to the investigation, Hart was dragged approximately 88 feet along Walnut.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: Prosecutor announces indictment in Madie Hart's death
Hart and Benson and other young women had been fighting on the street.
After it was over, investigators said Benson drove back to that block.
According to Deters, Hart banged on a rear window.
The car backed up. Hart returned to the sidewalk, then went back and pounded on the front hood.
That's when the video shows the car backing up.
Deters said Benson then deliberately went forward directly and purposely into Hart.
"First of all, there's no way it wasn't intentional," Deters said. "And secondly, she lied about the incident to the police."
Deters emphasized just because the young women had been involved in a physical altercation, that did not give anyone license to run someone down.
Deters said three days before Hart was struck, Benson was indicted for permitting heroin and cocaine trafficking from her car.
Now, she faces charges of murdering Hart.
In addition, Benson was indicted for felonious assault, aggravated vehicular homicide and failure to stop.
She would face the possibility of life in prison if convicted of all the charges.
Three other young women were in the car with Benson at the time.
"I think the evidence is going to show that one of the passengers said you, you ran her over, stop," said Deters to media this afternoon. "And she continued to drag her down the street."
Deters described it as intentional and unconscionable.
He related how Benson has had a history of problems with law enforcement, including involvement with drugs and instances of domestic violence.
Deters said he believes the effects of alcohol consumption played a part in what happened that night.
New information makes it clear the incident happened after all the downtown bars and nightclubs had closed. None of them were involved in this incident, which happened at 3:15 a.m.
He said the other two surveillance videos would not be released until they are shown at trial. Unlike the city camera video, Deters does not consider them to be public record.
One video is from a dashboard camera of an Uber driver. Another is from a private establishment.
In a statement from Steve and Jeannine Hart Monday, the family said, "Concerning today's indictment, it does not change that Madie's death was a horrible tragedy. The grand jury's decision will not bring our daughter back. Still, we are very appreciative of the grand jury's thorough work. We also want to thank the men and women of the Cincinnati Police Department and the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office for their efforts and assistance.
We ask everyone to continue to keep us in their prayers. The support that we have received from the Greater Cincinnati community has been tremendous and is very much appreciated."
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The Reader's Corner
Charlotte Seager
Hello everyone and welcome to day 4!
I have the wonderful Charlotte Seager on my blog today whose debut book is out next week!
Interview
Hi Charlotte, can you tell me about your debut novel My (Secret) Youtube Life.
Of course! My (Secret) YouTube Life is a story told from the split perspectives of a famous YouTuber and her biggest fan.
LilyLoves is a beauty vlogger who (online) has the perfect life: a rock musician boyfriend, a stunning London flat and an enviable makeup collection.
16-year-old Melissa’s life isn’t so camera-ready. She idolises Lily and spends hours each night looking at her YouTube videos, Instagram photos and Snapchats. In a bid to mimic Lily’s life, Melissa starts her own ‘perfect’ blog.
However, when Melissa uncovers a devastating secret about her favourite YouTuber, she has a choice about whether to crush her fame, or continue living a lie.
Where did the idea for the story come from?
When I was working as a journalist in London, a chance meeting with a couple of YouTubers sparked the idea for the novel. I started quizzing them about what they did, and became fascinated by how different our lives can be on- and offline.
The more I thought about it, the more I could picture a teenager obsessed with her favourite YouTuber’s ‘perfect life’ which doesn’t exist - and the YouTuber equally feeling pressure over the perfect, role model image she had created online. I was desperate to write it!
What was it like when you found out your book was getting published?
I found out late one Friday night, on the train home from work, and I was just in shock for a few days! Ever since I was little I had hoped to get a book published, but I never really thought it would happen.
At first it almost felt overwhelming, but now it’s sunk in I’m just so, so happy to be able to share my book with readers (who hopefully will enjoy the story as much as I did writing it!)
Who are some of your favourite authors and have they inspired you?
I have a really eclectic reading taste. As a young teenager, I loved Jacqueline Wilson and Sophie Kinsella - I think they are my biggest influences. But I’m also a big science fiction and fantasy fan. I spent my childhood reading Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Hugh Howey, Tom Holt and many others.
I actually wrote Tom Holt a letter when I was little, and he sent me back copies of his books and a binded proof of his upcoming unpublished manuscript. I’d never seen a book as just a stack of A4 paper before, and I was thrilled!
Seeing my own book as a bundle of pages has been equally wonderful. I am excited (but also nervous) to hear what readers think.
Charlotte Seager lives in London with her partner David and her cat Ruby. She grew up in the Suffolk countryside and moved to London after university to join The Guardian as a writer on the children's books site. She went on to be editor of the Guardian Careers desk, before moving papers earlier this year to join The Times and The Sunday Times as engagement editor, building online communities.
My [Secret] YouTube Life is her debut novel.
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What if your favourite YouTuber's life was a lie?
What if you were the one to expose it?
YouTuber LilyLoves has an amazing life: a rockstar boyfriend, a totally Insta-worthy London flat and a collection of beauty products that seems to grow daily (thanks, PO Box).
Sixteen-year-old Melissa's life is way less amazing – LilyLoves is the only thing getting her through it. She's Lily’s biggest fan and spends hours each night watching her videos and liking her posts. Melissa wants that life for herself – or at least to look like she has it . . .
As Melissa starts to grow in confidence – and followers - she discovers a crushing secret about Lily – the ultimate YouTube lie. Does she share Lily’s secret and crush her fame? Or will they both continue to live a lie – both online and off?
Kelsey link
Oh the synopsis of this sounds so fun! Charlotte also has very similar taste to me in authors from growing up so I might have to pick this up.
vlogging camera for beginners link
Considering the importance of the image quality of videos, I will recommend the best cameras to shoot beautiful videos on Youtube
Hi! I'm Beth, 26 and from the UK. I love, love, love reading. This is a blog to share my love of books and my thoughts on books etc!
I will state when books are gifted from publishers and all my links are affiliate.
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Minneapolis police station torched, other buildings burn amid George Floyd protest
by: Associated Press and Nexstar Media Wire
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.
A police spokesman confirmed late Thursday that staff had evacuated the 3rd Precinct station, the focus of many of the protests, “in the interest of the safety of our personnel” shortly after 10 p.m. Livestream video showed the protesters entering the building, where fire alarms blared and sprinklers ran as blazes were set.
Protesters could be seen setting fire to a Minneapolis Police Department jacket.
Late Thursday, President Donald Trump blasted the “total lack of leadership” in Minneapolis. “Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” he said on Twitter. Trump, who called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs,” drew another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric, saying it violated the platform’s rules about “glorifying violence.”
A visibly tired and frustrated Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made his first public appearance of the night at City Hall near 2 a.m. Friday and took responsibility for evacuating the precinct, saying it had become too dangerous for officers there. As Frey continued, a reporter cut across loudly with a question: “What’s the plan here?”
A protester carries the carries a U.S. flag upside, a sign of distress, next to a burning building Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
What started as a peaceful demonstration near the Ohio Statehouse in solidarity with other protests throughout the country against the killing of Minneapolis, Minnesota resident George Floyd, turned into a riot after police and protesters clashed. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
The emblem from the front facing of the Third Police Precinct is tossed into a fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
A protester gestures in front of the burning 3rd Precinct building of the Minneapolis Police Department on Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Denver police fire canisters to disperse a protest outside the State Capitol over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody in Minneapolis, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minneapolis police at the 3rd Precinct looks out from a building Thursday night, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis during protests over the Monday death of George Floyd in police custody. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Protesters set fires at the 3rd Precinct of the Minneapolis Police Department, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Violent protests over the death of George Floyd, the black man who died in police custody, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
People stand outside the Minneapolis police 3rd Precinct building after fires were set at the building, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis, during demonstrations over the death George Floyd on Monday in Minneapolis police custody. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Protesters set off fireworks as a fire burns at the Minneapolis police 3rd Precinct building Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Violent protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
An artist creates an image of George Floyd on Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Violent protests over the death of Floyd, the black man who died in police custody, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
A Denver police officer uses a baton to push back protester outside the State Capitol on Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Denver, during a demonstration over the Monday death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Protesters are seen from the roof of the Minneapolis police 3rd Precinct building Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
A man makes a video of protesters from the roof of the Minneapolis police 3rd Precinct building, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Protesters gather outside the burning Minneapolis police 3rd Precinct building Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Potests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Protesters gather in front of the burning Minneapolis police 3rd Precinct building Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
A protester runs in front of the burning 3rd Precinct building of the Minneapolis Police Department, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
People take items from a liquor store Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Protesters gather in front of the burning 3rd Precinct building of the Minneapolis Police Department on Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
A person walks past a building covered with graffiti Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
A protester lies on a gate outside the Third Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a protest over the death of George Floyd. (Photo by KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty Images)
Police stand watch as protesters start to gather on May 28, 2020 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
A man kicks out a store front window during a protest in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
A table is lodged in a storefront window during a protest in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Police battle protesters in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
A woman walks past a burning dumpster during a protest in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
A police officer keeps watch during a protest as a woman looks in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Protesters throw objects into a fire outside a Target store near the Third Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd. (Photo by Kerem Yucel / AFP) (Photo by KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty Images)
A protester hurls a tear gas canister back at police outside the Third Police Precinct building on May 28, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Police and protesters continued to clash for a third night after George Floyd was killed in police custody on Monday. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Protesters gather near the 3rd precinct police building while it burns. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Protesters gather in front of the 3rd precinct police building while it burns. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Protesters gather outside the 3rd precinct police building while it burns on May 28, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
A protester holds up a fist in a cloud of tear gas outside the Third Police Precinct building on May 28, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
A group of protesters gather outside the home of Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman on May 28, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Police and protesters continued to clash for a third night after George Floyd was killed in police custody on Monday. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Flames rise from a liquor store near the Third Police Precinct on May 28, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a protest over the death of George Floyd. (Photo by Kerem Yucel / AFP) (Photo by KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty Images)
Police hold a line on the fourth day of protests on May 29, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The National Gu(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
A man stands in front of police as they hold a line on the fourth day of protests in Minneapolis. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Protesters walk past burning debris outside the Third Police Precinct on May 28, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty Images)
“With regard to?” Frey responded. Then he added: “There is a lot of pain and anger right now in our city. I understand that … What we have seen over the past several hours and past couple of nights here in terms of looting is unacceptable.”
He defended the city’s lack of engagement with looters — only a handful of arrests across the first two nights of violence — and said, “We are doing absolutely everything that we can to keep the peace.” He said National Guard members were being stationed in locations to help stem looting, including banks, grocery stores and pharmacies.
On Friday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN television crew as they reported on the unrest in Minneapolis. While live on air, CNN reporter Omar Jimenez was handcuffed and led away. A producer and a photojournalist for CNN were also led away in handcuffs.
The Minnesota State Patrol said the journalists were among four people arrested as troopers were “clearing the streets and restoring order,” and they were released after being confirmed to be media members. CNN said on Twitter that the arrests were “a clear violation of their First Amendment rights.”
Atlanta-based CNN said that the crew, which included CNN reporter Omar Jimenez, was released later Friday morning.
While live on air, Jimenez was handcuffed and led away. A producer and a photojournalist for CNN were also led away in handcuffs.
#BREAKING: Rioters have taking over 3rd precinct police station #Minneapolis and set it on fire, helicopter saving officers on the roof. #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/Q5vSgxU0Yz
— Jack Dawkins (@DawkinsReturns) May 29, 2020
CNN’s communications team earlier said on Twitter that the crew was arrested “for doing their jobs, despite identifying themselves — a clear violation of their First Amendment rights.”
The Minnesota State Patrol said on Twitter that the journalists were among four people arrested as troopers were “clearing the streets and restoring order.” The patrol said they “were released once they were confirmed to be members of the media.”
Late Thursday in Minneapolis, cheering protesters torched a police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S.
Thick smoke rose over the city as fires burned Friday morning. Firefighters worked to contain a number of fires as National Guard troops blocked access to streets where businesses had been damaged. They marched side by side and block by block as they expanded a perimeter around a heavily damaged area.
Protests first erupted Tuesday, a day after Floyd’s death in a confrontation with police captured on widely seen citizen video. On the video, Floyd can be seen pleading as Officer Derek Chauvin presses his knee against him. As minutes pass, Floyd slowly stops talking and moving. The 3rd Precinct covers the portion of south Minneapolis where Floyd was arrested.
Walz earlier Thursday activated the National Guard at the Minneapolis mayor’s request. The Guard tweeted minutes after the precinct burned that it had activated more than 500 soldiers across the metro area. A couple dozen Guard members, armed with assault-style rifles, blocked a street Friday morning near a Target store that has sustained heavy damage by looters.
Fire larger now . Third precinct has no police presence now. Not sure where police are but protestors cheering the fire and trying to breach #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/YG8dAV0kyj
— Sara Sidner (@sarasidnerCNN) May 29, 2020
The Guard said a “key objective” was to make sure fire departments could respond to calls, and said in a follow-up tweet it was “here with the Minneapolis Fire Department” to assist. But no move was made to put out the 3rd Precinct fire. Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Tyner said fire crews could not safely respond to fires at the precinct station and some surrounding buildings.
Earlier Thursday, dozens of businesses across the Twin Cities boarded up their windows and doors in an effort to prevent looting, with Minneapolis-based Target announcing it was temporarily closing two dozen area stores. Minneapolis shut down nearly its entire light-rail system and all bus service through Sunday out of safety concerns.
In St. Paul, clouds of smoke hung in the air as police armed with batons and wearing gas masks and body armor kept a watchful eye on protesters along one of the city’s main commercial corridors, where firefighters also sprayed water onto a series of small fires. At one point, officers stood in line in front of a Target, trying to keep out looters, who were also smashing windows of other businesses.
Hundreds of demonstrators returned Thursday to the Minneapolis neighborhood at the center of the violence, where the nighttime scene veered between an angry protest and a street party. At one point, a band playing in a parking lot across from the 3rd Precinct broke into a punk version of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.” Nearby, demonstrators carried clothing mannequins from a looted Target and threw them onto a burning car. Later, a building fire erupted nearby.
But elsewhere in Minneapolis, thousands of peaceful demonstrators marched through the streets calling for justice.
Floyd’s death has deeply shaken Minneapolis and sparked protests in cities across the U.S. Local leaders have repeatedly urged demonstrators to avoid violence.
“Please stay home. Please do not come here to protest. Please keep the focus on George Floyd, on advancing our movement and on preventing this from ever happening again,” tweeted St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, who is black.
Erika Atson, 20, was among thousands of people who gathered outside government offices in downtown Minneapolis, where organizers had called for a peaceful protest. Many protesters wore masks because of the coronavirus pandemic, but there were few attempts at social distancing.
Atson, who is black, described seeing her 14- and 11-year-old brothers tackled by Minneapolis police years ago because officers mistakenly presumed the boys had guns. She said she had been at “every single protest” since Floyd’s death and worried about raising children who could be vulnerable in police encounters.
“We don’t want to be here fighting against anyone. We don’t want anyone to be hurt. We don’t want to cause any damages,” she said. “We just want the police officer to be held accountable.”
NAPA collapsed, firefighters trying to save that deli next door pic.twitter.com/9OImZILpes
— Nick Ferraro (@NFerraroPiPress) May 29, 2020
The group marched peacefully for three hours before another confrontation with police broke out, though details were scarce.
After calling in the Guard, Walz urged widespread changes in the wake of Floyd’s death.
“It is time to rebuild. Rebuild the city, rebuild our justice system and rebuild the relationship between law enforcement and those they’re charged to protect,” Walz said.
Much of the Minneapolis violence occurred in the Longfellow neighborhood, where protesters converged on the precinct station of the police who arrested Floyd. In a strip mall across the street from the 3rd Precinct station, the windows in nearly every business had been smashed, from the large Target department store at one end to the Planet Fitness gym at the other. Only the 24-hour laundromat appeared to have escaped unscathed.
“WHY US?” demanded a large expanse of red graffiti scrawled on the wall of the Target. A Wendy’s restaurant across the street was charred almost beyond recognition.
Among the casualties of the overnight fires: a six-story building under construction that was to provide nearly 200 apartments of affordable housing.
“We’re burning our own neighborhood,” said a distraught Deona Brown, a 24-year-old woman standing with a friend outside the precinct station, where a small group of protesters were shouting at a dozen or so stone-faced police officers in riot gear. “This is where we live, where we shop, and they destroyed it.” No officers could be seen beyond the station.
“What that cop did was wrong, but I’m scared now,” Brown said.
Others in the crowd saw something different in the wreckage.
Protesters destroyed property “because the system is broken,” said a young man who identified himself only by his nickname, Cash, and who said he had been in the streets during the violence. He dismissed the idea that the destruction would hurt residents of the largely black neighborhood.
“They’re making money off of us,” he said angrily of the owners of the destroyed stores. He laughed when asked if he had joined in the looting or violence. “I didn’t break anything.”
The protests that began Wednesday night and extended into Thursday were more violent than Tuesday’s, which included skirmishes between officers and protesters but no widespread property damage.
Protests have also spread to other U.S. cities. In New York City, protesters defied New York’s coronavirus prohibition on public gatherings Thursday, clashing with police, while demonstrators blocked traffic in downtown Denver and downtown Columbus. A day earlier, demonstrators had taken to the streets in Los Angeles and Memphis.
In Louisville, Kentucky, police confirmed that at least seven people had been shot Thursday night as protesters demanded justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman who was fatally shot by police in her home in March.
Anger over the killing also has spread in Africa, where the head of the African Union Commission on Friday rejected “continuing discriminatory practices against black citizens of the USA.” In a series of tweets, Moussa Faki Mahamat urged the “total elimination” of all forms of racism in the U.S.
In Mississippi, Petal Mayor Hal Marx resisted calls to resign following his remarks about Floyd’s death. The Republican on Twitter asked “Why in the world would anyone choose to become a police officer in our society today?” and in a follow-up tweet said he “didn’t see anything unreasonable.”
Amid the violence in Minneapolis, a man was found fatally shot Wednesday night near a pawn shop, possibly by the owner, authorities said.
Fire crews responded to about 30 intentionally set blazes on Wednesday, and multiple fire trucks were damaged by rocks and other projectiles, the fire department said. No one was hurt by the blazes.
The city on Thursday released a transcript of the 911 call that brought police to the grocery store where Floyd was arrested. The caller described someone paying with a counterfeit bill, with workers rushing outside to find the man sitting on a van. The caller described the man as “awfully drunk and he’s not in control of himself.” Asked by the 911 operator whether the man was “under the influence of something,” the caller said: “Something like that, yes. He is not acting right.” Police said Floyd matched the caller’s description of the suspect.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI in Minneapolis said Thursday they were conducting “a robust criminal investigation” into the death. Trump has said he had asked an investigation to be expedited.
The FBI is also investigating whether Floyd’s civil rights were violated.
Chauvin, the officer who kneeled on Floyd’s neck, was fired Tuesday with three other officers involved in the arrest. The next day, the mayor called for Chauvin to be criminally charged. He also appealed for the activation of the National Guard.
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Wyden and Brown “Gold Star Fathers” Act Passes House
Washington, DC – A bill sponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, that would extend the same federal hiring preference to fathers that is available to mothers of servicemembers killed or permanently and totally disabled in action has cleared the House.
The Gold Star Fathers Act, which passed the Senate in May, takes its name from an unofficial symbol of parents whose children are killed in action. Such parents are referred to as “Gold Star parents” because they traditionally display a Gold Star flag as a symbol of their loss and sacrifice.
The federal government has long recognized the sacrifice of Gold Star families by granting unmarried and separated Gold Star mothers – and unmarried and separated mothers of totally and permanently disabled veterans – a 10-point hiring preference when they apply for federal jobs.
The Gold Star Fathers Act would make this hiring preference gender neutral, extending it to unmarried or separated fathers of servicemembers killed in action or totally and permanently disabled.
“Families whose sons and daughters have been killed or disabled in combat have suffered grievously," Wyden said. "While no action can remove that grief, this bill provides long-overdue recognition to these fathers whose sons and daughters have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.”
“When a servicemember is killed in action or permanently and totally disabled, the government should do its part to be there for grieving parents—no matter if they’re fathers or mothers,” Brown said. “By extending federal preference eligibility to fathers, we are righting a wrong that should have been corrected many years ago. This law will ensure that we honor the sacrifice of Gold Star fathers.”
The bill now goes to President Obama.
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Lepidoptera is an order of insects that contains butterflies and moths. About 180,000 species of Lepidoptera are described, that is 10 per cent of the total described species of living organisms. It is one of the most widespread and widely recognizable insect orders in the world. Lepidopterans show many variations of the basic body structure that have evolved to gain advantages in lifestyle and distribution. Recent estimates suggest the order may have more species than earlier thought. The Lepidopterans have evolved over millions of years to include a wide range of wing patterns and coloration. Butterflies and moths play an important role in the natural ecosystem as pollinators and as food in the food chain. (Wikipedia)
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Female)
Butterflies: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (female), Papilio glaucus, Family Papilionidae, Order Lepidoptera. Documented on a pink mimosa albizia tree in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
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