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A European Court of Human Rights’ Systematization of Principles Applicable to Expulsion Cases
Gloria Fernández Arribas
Abstract: The European Court of Human Rights has developed a large case-law regarding expulsion cases, of which cases linked to asylum applications constitute a significant number. This Insight analyses the case of J.K. et al. v. Sweden [GC] (judgment of 23 August 2016, no. 59166/12), which constitutes an attempt on the part of the...
L’integrazione europea attraverso i diritti umani, Dignità umana, uguaglianza e non discriminazione
The Dublin III System: More Derogations to the Duty to Transfer Individual Asylum Seekers?
Šeila Imamovic, Elise Muir
Abstract: In the C.K. et al. v. Republika Slovenija ruling (judgment of 16 February 2017, case C-578/16 PPU), the Court of Justice ruled that the transfer of the asylum seeker should be suspended if the particular medical condition of the applicant is so serious as to provide substantial grounds for believing that the transfer would result...
Politiche dell’UE e Spazio di libertà, sicurezza e giustizia, Visti, asilo e immigrazione
Il seguito del caso Taricco: l’Avvocato generale Bot non apre al dialogo tra Corti
Luigi Daniele
Abstract: The reference of the Constitutional Court for a preliminary ruling under Art. 267 TFEU in the follow-up of the Taricco case (Court of Justice, judgment of 8 September 2015, case C-105/14, Taricco et al. [GS]) should not be read as a bold challenge to the Court of Justice’s ruling, but as an opportunity for a real dialogue...
La dimensione costituzionale dell’Unione europea, Il sistema normativo, L’impatto del diritto dell’Unione sugli ordinamenti nazionali, L’integrazione europea attraverso i diritti umani, Tutela dei diritti umani in Europa, Giustizia
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1 Jan 2021 - 31 Jan 2021
Friday, 01 Jan 2021
University holiday
Registrar Academic calendar
University offices are closed.
Saturday, 02 Jan 2021
Hilton Coliseum
Iowa State vs. Baylor. Date, time and attendance policies are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Iowa State vs. Kansas. Date, time and attendance policies are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Thursday, 07 Jan 2021
Online meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
Professional and Scientific Council Meetings, receptions
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech. Date, time and attendance policies are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Professional and Scientific Council seminar series
Professional and Scientific Council Lectures Training, development
Learn about the free confidential services offered by the Iowa State University Ombuds Office. Dina Eisenberg and Chuck Doran, seasoned mediators with MWI, will discuss how the Ombuds Office can assist you in resolving university-related matters.
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Date, time and attendance policies are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions.
via Webex
Office of the President Meetings, receptions
For members of the university community. A panel will address questions about availability and distribution of vaccines on campus and in the Ames community.
Monday, 18 Jan 2021
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Birthday Celebration
Community activities Diversity Lectures
An Ames community tradition, this year livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Wayne Clinton, longtime Ames resident, retired teacher and coach, will serve as the keynote speaker. The Ames Human Relations Commission will present its annual Humanitarian Award.
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. Date, time and attendance policies are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Iowa State vs. Texas. Date, time and attendance policies are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Innovation Workshop: The Relationships of Innovation in Pursuit of Great Problems
Student Innovation Center Training, development
"Thinking, Making, Breaking Away," Rob Whitehead, a licensed architect and associate professor of architecture at Iowa State will talk about designing a more sustainable future relies on more than good intentions and enthusiasm for the work -- it demands a level of expertise situated within long-term relationships of creative inter-disciplinary collaborators.
Semester begins
First day of classes for spring semester.
Performance: Ballet Hispanico
Stephens Auditorium
Iowa State Center Arts, performances
An established international force, Ballet Hispanico continues to mold the landscape of contemporary dance in the United States and beyond. Ballet Hispanico ignites cultural pride, elevates diverse artists, and stresses the importance of the universal, physical language accessible to everyone: Dance.
Latina Studies Matter: Programming in Times of Crisis
See WebEx Link
ISU Lecture Series Diversity Lectures
U.S. Latino/a Studies Faculty Lecture Series, Spring 2021[b/]
Performance: Drumline Live
A show-stopping attraction created by the music team behind 20th Century Fox's hit movies, "Drumline" and "Drumline: A New Beat." The legendary Historically Black College and University (HBCU) band experience comes alive with this world-class cast of percussionists, musicians and dancers.
Sunday, 31 Jan 2021
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Costa Del Mar was founded in 1983 by a group of fisherman who felt that there were no sunglasses built for the extreme elements they faced on their adventures. They decided to create their own brand of sunglasses built to the standards of clarity, durability, and protection they were seeking. Using advanced, patented technology for their lenses and frames, Costa sunglasses are the clearest in the industry, built for the avid outdoor sportsman.
Costa launched Kick Plastic to reduce the amount of single-use plastic we use as a company, and to inspire our communities to do the same. As a Kick Plastic Ambassador, you are part of a growing movement dedicated to helping reduce the amount of plastic that is finding its way into our oceans and waterways.
Exceptional Vision has partnered with Costa® Sunglasses in the Kick Plastic® Ambassador Program. Costa launched the Kick Plastic campaign in 2015 to take action against single-use plastic that is polluting our watery world and we are one of the select Eye Care professionals to be invited to become Ambassadors and support the campaign. In an effort to address the 420 million plastic lenses disposed of by the optical industry every two years, Costa launched an ambitious new plan, paving the way for Eye Care professionals and the optical industry to tackle the problem. The Kick Plastic Lens Recycling Program is an innovative program that encourages Eye Care professionals to collect, recycle and repurpose any type or brand of plastic lenses.
As a Kick Plastic Ambassador, Exceptional Vision has committed to taking steps to reduce our single-use plastic footprint. To name a few initiates, we will begin recycling all plastic lenses through Costa’s program, which offers a second-life for these lenses, cut back on single-use plastic in our offices, and organize a community clean-up. For more information on Costa’s Kick Plastic Program, click here.
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22nd December 2009 22nd December 2009
MESSI NAMED AS WORLD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
by Felipe
Lionel Messi has rounded off a sensational year by being named Fifa World Footballer of the Year.
Beating off the challenge of Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Kaka and Andres Iniesta, Messi added the Fifa accolade to the Ballon d’Or he won at the beginning of the month.
He becomes the first Argentine player to win the prize having amassed 1073 votes from captain’s and head coaches around the world. Ronaldo got 352 votes, Xavi 196, Kaka 190 and Iniesta 134.
Over the past 12 months, Messi helped Barcelona collect a mountain of silverware including an unprecedented treble of Champions League, La Liga and Spanish Cup last season, scoring the second goal in their 2-0 win over Manchester United in Rome in May.
This season the Catalan club has added the Spanish Super Cup, European Super Cup and Club World Cup to their roll of honour, beating Argentine side Estudiantes in Abu Dhabi to complete a stellar year.
After picking up his trophy, Messi said:
A magnificent year for me and Barca has ended in the best way.
Meanwhile, John Terry and Steven Gerrard were named in the FIFPro World XI, voted for by their fellow professionals.
Fellow Premier League stars Patrice Evra, Nemanja Vidic and Fernando Torres were also picked, along with former Manchester United star Ronaldo.
Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas was selected in goal and Barca quartet Dani Alves, Xavi, Iniesta and Messi completed the line-up.
Cristiano Ronaldo won the inaugural Fifa Puskas Award for the best goal of the year for his stunning 40-yard strike while playing for Manchester United against FC Porto in the quarter-finals of the Champions League in April.
Image courtesy of fifa.com
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Man killed during Irma in Sandy Springs identified
By Aungelique Proctor
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - Authorities in Sandy Springs Wednesday released the name of the man killed when a tree fell on his house during Monday's storm.
Stanley Williams, 59, was inside this Hardeman Road in Sandy Springs, just north of Atlanta, when neighbors said they heard a loud snap around 3 p.m.
"I heard a loud crack, you could tell a tree was breaking. I looked out the back and I could see it had fallen on his house," Sandy Springs resident Don David recalled.
Mr. David rushed over to help his neighbor. He called 911 and could only watch as the large tree continued to fall.
"When it came down, it had fallen into the upper level and pretty much cut the top part of the house off, but it continued to fall from the weight of the tree," Mr. David said.
When an officer arrived he determined the man likely died instantly.
Neighbors said the victim is an architect in his 50s. They recalled the man as being very friendly.
"He was a very sweet man. I met him a couple of times. He would come 6 at night. If I happen to be out with the dogs I would see him drive up. He would wave, very friendly," neighbor Karen York recalled.
Trees are down and roads are closed all over Sandy Springs. The police department reports 38 streets were still off limits to drivers as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. Crews continued to work around the clock to get the city back to normal. Traffic light and six utility poles are down on Riverside Drive near Beards Ferry Road. Police said it might take at least 48 hours to get that intersection going again.
RELATED: Wife of former Georgia police chief killed in Irma
Williams is one of two people killed as a result of Irma. Nancy Eason died when a tree fell on the vehicle she was in as it sat in a Forsyth County driveway.
MORE: Irma's impact in Georgia
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Lightning blank Blues 3-0 in matchup of NHL's top 2 teams
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point scored, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the St. Louis Blues 3-0 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams.
Tyler Johnson added an empty-netter as Tampa Bay (22-6-2) earned its fifth straight win. It was Vasilevskiy's third shutout this season and the seventh of his career.
Jake Allen made 22 saves for St. Louis, which had won four in a row. The Blues (21-9-2) were shut out for the third time at home this season.
DEVILS 5, KINGS 1
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Taylor Hall scored twice and New Jersey ended Los Angeles' eight-game winning streak.
Travis Zajac, Brian Boyle and Brian Gibbons also scored for the Devils, who snapped a two-game skid. Cory Schneider made 16 saves.
The Kings were beaten for the first time since losing 3-2 in overtime to Arizona on Nov. 24. Their winning streak was the longest in the NHL this season.
It was Los Angeles' first defeat in regulation since a 2-1 loss to Winnipeg on Nov. 22.
Jonathan Quick made 21 saves for the Kings, and Torrey Mitchell's goal with 7:56 left prevented Los Angeles from being shut out for the first time this season.
CAPITALS 5, AVALANCHE 2
WASHINGTON (AP) - John Carlson scored a tiebreaking goal in the second period and Washington defeated Colorado for its eighth win in 10 games.
Brett Connolly, Matt Niskanen and Devante Smith-Pelly added third-period goals for the Capitals, and Braden Holtby made 22 saves. Jakub Vrana scored early, and Evgeny Kuznetsov had three assists.
Colin Wilson and Tyler Jost scored for the Avalanche, who had won two in a row. Semyon Varlamov stopped 22 shots in the finale of a four-game trip.
BLACKHAWKS 3, PANTHERS 2, OT
CHICAGO (AP) - Patrick Kane scored 2:24 into overtime and Chicago topped Florida for its third straight win.
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews tied it at 2 with 6:02 left in the third period after a terrific pass from Brandon Saad. Toews and Saad each had a goal and an assist. Chicago rookie Alex DeBrincat added two assists.
Nick Bjugstad scored in the second and Jamie McGinn put the Panthers in front 3:53 into the third. James Reimer made 25 saves.
Corey Crawford stopped 35 shots for the Blackhawks, who had lost five in a row before their win streak.
OILERS 7, BLUE JACKETS 2
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists, and Laurent Brossoit stopped 28 shots as Edmonton routed Columbus.
Mark Letestu, Matt Benning and Jesse Puljujarvi each had a goal and an assist for the Oilers, who chased Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky at the end of the second period.
Brassoit started his seventh game since the injury to No. 1 goalie Cam Talbot last month.
Zack Kassian, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Milan Lucic also scored for Edmonton. McDavid's four points pushed his team-leading total to 39.
Oliver Bjorkstrand and Jack Johnson scored for the Blue Jackets, who lost for only the fourth time in the last 14 games.
SABRES 3, SENATORS 2
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Evander Kane, Kyle Okposo and Benoit Pouliot scored in the second period to lead Buffalo past sinking Ottawa.
Rasmus Ristolainen had two assists as the Sabres extended their season-best point streak to four games at 2-0-2. Robin Lehner made 24 saves against his former team.
Cody Ceci and Derick Brassard scored for the Senators, who have lost six in a row. Mike Condon stopped 22 shots.
Ottawa dropped to 1-10-2 in its last 13 games.
FLYERS 4, MAPLE LEAFS 2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Sean Couturier scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:55 left and Philadelphia beat Toronto for its fourth straight victory.
Couturier and Claude Giroux each had a goal and an assist, and Travis Konecny also scored as the Flyers halted a six-game home losing streak. Scott Laughton added an empty-netter, and Brian Elliott made 20 saves.
Patrick Marleau and James van Riemsdyk scored for the Maple Leafs, whose three-game winning streak was snapped in the opener of a three-game road trip.
The Maple Leafs played without star center Auston Matthews (upper body) for the second consecutive game and dropped to 5-1 without him.
WILD 2, FLAMES 1, SO
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Mikael Granlund scored the winning goal in a shootout and Minnesota edged Calgary.
The shootout reached the fifth round before Granlund beat Mike Smith. Alex Stalock stopped Michael Ferland to give Minnesota its third straight victory, the first two coming in overtime.
Ferland and Minnesota's Matt Cullen scored in regulation. Smith made 21 saves for the Flames, while Stalock stopped 16 shots in two periods plus overtime for the Wild. He replaced injured goalie Devan Dubnyk after the first.
For more AP NHL coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/NHLhockey
Inauguration Day 2021 will be like no other: What exactly is different?
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Bob Shaw: Top 10 Must-Know Facts About Novelist
Bob Shaw (Novelist) was born on the 31st of December, 1931. He was born in 1930s, in Silent Generation. His birth sign is Capricorn and his life path number is 3. Bob’s birth flower is Narcissus and birthstone is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz. What does this all mean? Let’s find out!
Discover all the facts that no one tells you about Bob Shaw below ↓
NAME: Bob Shaw
FULL NAME: Bob Shaw
NICKNAME: Bob
PROFESSION: Novelist
BIRTHPLACE: Northern Ireland
NATIONALITY: Northern Irish
Bob Shaw, best known for being a Novelist, was born in Northern Ireland on Thursday, December 31, 1931. Remembered for his Hugo Award-nominated science fiction works The Ragged Astronauts (a 1987 novel) and “Light of Other Days” (a 1966 short story), he is also notable for his stories for numerous Irish sci-fi fanzines and for his two Best Fan Writer Hugo Awards.
Family: The son of a police officer, he grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland with two younger brothers. During his first marriage, to Sadie Gourley, he had three children and lived temporarily in Canada. He later married an American woman named Nancy Tucker and lived in the United States and England. Bob Shaw father’s name is Under review and mother unknown at this time. We will continue to update details on Bob Shaw’s family.
Dating: According to CelebsCouples, Bob Shaw is single .
Net Worth: Online estimates of Bob Shaw’s net worth vary. It’s easy to predict his income, but it’s much harder to know how much he has spent over the years. CelebsMoney does a good job of breaking most of it down.
2. Bob Shaw’s zodiac sign is Capricorn
Bob Shaw zodiac sign is a Capricorn. Dates of Capricorn are December 22 - January 19. Those born under the Capricorn zodiac sign are talented at applying their intelligence and ambition to practical matters. Stability and order are important to them - and this makes them good organizers. They are driven, patient, strategic, determined, disciplined, responsible, and persistent. On the other hand, they can also be pessimistic, greedy, cynical, fearful, ruthless and rigid.
BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE: Goat
RULING PLANET: Saturn
The Northern Irish novelist has been alive for 32,513 days days or 780,312 hours hours. There were precisely 1,102 full moons after his birth to this day.
BORN ON: Thursday
Bob Shaw was born on a Thursday. The 'thur' in Thursday is actually derived from the Norse god Thor. People born on Thursdays are generally a fun to be around, which means Thursday's babies get to be the life of the party.
Countdown to Bob Shaw’s next birthday.
Bob Shaw will be turning 90.
4. On Bob Shaw’s birthday
The world’s population was and there were an estimated babies born throughout the world in 1931, Herbert Hoover (Republican) was the US President, and the number one song on Billboard 100 was [Not available]. No song matches found..
406 – 80,000 Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning invasion of Gallia.
1744 – English astronomer James Bradley announces discovery of Earth's nutation motion (wobble).
1775 – Battle of Quebec in American Revolutionary War; Americans defeated trying to take British stronghold.
5. Bob Shaw’s stats
We’re currently in process of confirming all details such as Bob Shaw’s height, weight, and other stats. If there is any information missing, we will be updating this page soon. If you any have tips or corrections, please send them our way.
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6. The Year of the Goat
Bob Shaw was born in the Year of the Goat. People with Chinese zodiac Goat are tender, polite, filial, clever, and kind-hearted. They have special sensitivity to art and beauty and a special fondness for quiet living. Their strengths are gentle, softhearted, considerate, attractive, hardworking, and persistent. But they can also be indecisive, timid, vain, pessimistic, moody, and weak-willed. Their lucky numbers are 3, 4, 9, and lucky colors are green, red, purple.
7. Bob Shaw’s life path number is 3
Life Path Number 3 represent 'The Socializer '. Those who walk a Life Path with Number 3 have unlimited creativity and almost superhuman abilities. 3 reminds us that we are born both Human and Divine Spark. Its energy is that of the Bringer of Change. The values are creativity, self-expression, fun. The challenges are to remain optimistic — yet realistic — in the face of difficulties.
Bob Shaw was born in the middle of Silent Generation.
9. Bob Shaw’s birthstone is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz
Turquoise has been traditionally regarded as a love charm. It is also a symbol of good fortune and success, and it is believed to relax the mind. Turquoise rings, in particular, are thought to keep away evil spirits.
10. Bob Shaw’s birth flower is Narcissus
The narcissus is symbolic of good wishes, hope and wealth. Narcissus is actually a genus of flowers, and daffodil is the common name for any of the plants that fall into this genus.
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I have been researching the myth which surrounds St Valentine and there appears to be more than one story about the origins of Valentines Day. I found the most realistic story, which resonated, on a website called CDN which gives an in depth look into the religious aspect of the patron saint, St Valentine.
St Valentine lived during the reign of emperor Claudius II during Roman times and was a Christian priest. At the time Christianity was being apposed and the christian priests were not allowed to marry couples especially the soldiers of the time. Valentine secretly carried out marriages and was eventually caught and imprisoned. He was eventually executed in a very gruesome manner and his last words, in a letter were “from your Valentine.” St Valentine was ultimately a martyr and in modern times has become the patron saint of lovers.
I have an interest in the history of ancient Rome and was, intrigued to hear about the stories which surround St Valentine and the day of celebration which has developed from this.
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APAC firewall as a service market to witness remarkable developments over 2017-2024, BFSI to majorly...
APAC firewall as a service market to witness remarkable developments over 2017-2024, BFSI to majorly drive the application landscape
The exponentially rising cases of cyber-attacks, which have practically plagued every industry, is one of the most profound factors driving firewall as a service market share. As per reliable estimates, cybercrime seemingly falls under the criteria of top two reported crimes at a global level. Estimates further suggest that, worldwide, approximately, more than 50% of the organizations have been targeted by cyber criminals over the past two years. The matter has been a global concern and has called for attention at both the government and private levels, thus leading to a plethora of technological advancements in the security sector. In this regard, cloud based approaches have already made profound inroads in network security, a factor that has brought great deal of interest to firewall as a service market.
Firewall as a Service Market Size, By Application, 2016 & 2024 (USD Million)
Despite the fact that its inception dates quite a while back, firewall devices have been an element of prominence in network security over the recent years, subject to the development in product design in terms of functionality, sophistication, and performance. The growth of firewall as a service market is quite conspicuous from the plethora of investment activities and partnership programs that has of late taken place in the realm. One of the very recent precedents is the strategic partnership of ViewQwest and Cato Networks. As per reliable sources, ViewQuest has inked a deal with the network security expert to provide a SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) solution that would be embedded with firewall-as-a-service for the protection of its enterprise customers. Reportedly, the company is providing the new integrated software-defined FWaaS solution with 100Mbps secured internet access at a promotional price of USD 279 on a monthly basis for each office location. The competitive landscape of firewall as a service industry space is strongly characterized by similar kind collaboration activities.
Speaking of competitive profiling, worldwide, firewall as a service industry is rather fragmented with the participation of multitude of companies across the globe. One of the major trends that is underlining the competitive landscape of this industry is the growing inclination of firewall providers toward strategic collaborations with cloud based organizations to enhance their customer base. In addition, the recent instances of cyber-attacks coupled with increasing number of governmental initiatives undertaken worldwide to enhance customers’ knowhow regarding security issues are providing a significant push to firewall as a service market. Over the recent years, the industry has witnessed a slew of next-generation firewall technologies with enhanced features like SSL inspection, API, DPI, and filtering, which has phenomenally aided the firms to protect their end-to-end applications and intricate customer data base.
Firewall as a service market claims a humongous application spectrum encompassing a myriad range of sectors including BFSI, Government, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Manufacturing. Overtly, Banking & Financial sector has been one of the most vulnerable spaces prone to the cyber-attacks. As per reliable estimates, Firewall as a service market size from BFSI applications is set to record a CAGR of 22% over 2017-2024. One of the major driving factors remain the threat to this sector by the phenomenally increasing sophisticated cyber-attacks. Backing the fact with a recent instance – Russia Central Bank reported some of the country’s financial organizations to have been targeted with cyber-attack. The cybercrime was allegedly sourced from a malware dubbed ‘BadRabbit’ and was distributed through emails.
The instance also reflects the overall cybersecurity scenario in APAC, which has, of late, registered its name as one of the most susceptible regions to cybercrimes, in extension emerging as one of the most lucrative growth avenues for firewall as a service industry. The increasing number of internet users, expanding BFSI sector, heavy R&D investments in security infrastructure, and technological proliferations across a myriad range of domains are few of the pivotal factors driving the APAC firewall as a service market size. Reportedly, China holds a dominant position in the regional business space, driven by the massive use of cloud computing platforms.
In parallel with the BFSI domain, the government sector will further emerge as a strong contender in the application landscape of firewall as a service industry. Reportedly, over the timeframe of 2016 to 2020, the overall expenditure on vital intelligence and cybersecurity projects is projected to cross a mammoth valuation of USD 1 trillion – a fact validating the opportunistic roadmap for the firewall as a service industry players.
Extensively driven by mandatory roll outs enforced by the governmental organizations with regards to security framework, firewall as a service market is certain to experience tremendous recognition in the ensuing years. Moreover, next generation firewalls equipped with high-end security capacities are already gaining a massive popularity in the retail space. However, budget constraints and dearth of technological penetration in some of the economies are hindering the market growth to some extent. Nonetheless, rising number of cybercrime across the globe and the earnest need for security measures will allow firewall as a service market to garner a colossal revenue in the ensuing years. Global Market Insights, Inc., claims the overall industry size to surpass a valuation of USD 2.5 billion by 2024.
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Roadmap a ‘death sentence’ for business
by Alexis Carey
6th Sep 2020 5:49 PM
Victorians are reeling from the news that the coronavirus lockdown will remain in place for two extra weeks - followed by a long and painful roadmap out.
Fronting the media on Sunday afternoon, Premier Daniel Andrews delivered the crushing news that the current strict COVID-19 lockdown, which was due to end in mid-September, would now be extended for an extra fortnight in metro Melbourne.
After that, the state will progress through a series of stages with different restrictions eased along the way, until "COVID normal" is potentially achieved towards the end of the year.
But while it has been a devastating blow to everyday citizens struggling under the harsh measures, experts warn it would be even tougher for businesses.
Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra said the lengthy delay to reopen retail on October 26 would be a "death sentence" for many Melbourne retailers.
"Melbourne retailers will have been subject to lockdown for 13 weeks at that point - and some hair and beauty salons have been closed for five months, which is unprecedented," Mr Zahra said in a statement.
"Without further financial support, this will certainly permanently wipe out a large number of small businesses and see the closure of many Victorian stores by national retailers.
"An evidence-based approach should account for the fact that when retailers comply with Covid Safe plans, shopping is one of the safest activities in a Covid world. In Australia, we have very little evidence of transmissions occurring during retail based activity and our retailers have worked extremely hard and spared no expense to create that outcome."
He said the ARA would like to see a national approach adopted and "more regular shopping experiences", and said that as most retailers made most of their profits between now and January, every week lost was a "devastating blow".
Paul Guerra, the CEO of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, told the ABC earlier on Sunday that the announcement was "disappointing".
"We're really disappointed. What we wanted was a roadmap to recovery, what we've got is a roadmap to nowhere … businesses will go broke," he said.
"This does not deliver for the thousands of businesses that are trying to keep this state going and trying to keep their doors open," he said.
"We can't continue to let business and jobs be decimated on the way to controlling the spread of the virus."
Mr Guerra told news.com.au there was widespread "devastation" among business owners following the announcement today.
"We agree there is a need to get this virus under control, and we are in lock-step with both the federal and state government - but we just can't let businesses and jobs be sacrificed along the way," he said.
"We need to protect the community, but also the community's future as well."
Mr Guerra said it was "without a question" that some businesses would not survive.
"Some businesses won't be reopening again for another two months, and sadly some just won't make it through," he said.
"And not only will they lose their businesses, they will also have to look their employees in the eye and tell them they no longer have a job."
Mr Guerra said his organisation had contacted the State Treasurer to push for an urgent financial package to help businesses through this critical next phase.
'WRECKING BALL TO BUSINESS'
During this afternoon's press conference, Mr Andrews hit back at criticism from the Opposition that his coronavirus stance had taken a "wrecking ball to business" in Victoria.
"We have got a job to do here and we have to see this thing off properly otherwise this virus will be back and it will be back worse than it has ever been," he said.
"If people want to find fault with the fact that I refused to pretend this is over just because they desperately wanted to be, and we all do, then that is a matter for them.
"I don't have the luxury of doing what's popular when I know, with certainty, that that's not a strategy that will work and we will be standing here again in just a few weeks' time, reimposing the restrictions that we took off too quickly. We can't run out of these rules. We can't sprint out of it."
The roadmap out of lockdown is a blow for Melbourne businesses. Picture: Paul Jeffers/The Australian
He stressed the state needed to ease restrictions in "safe, steady steps" so it could remain open in future.
"I don't expect everyone to like that. I don't expect everyone … to be anything other than disappointed (but) this is wildly infectious and that this is the only way to deal with it," he said.
"I'm disappointed too. But you have to confront the reality you face. To do anything else is simply wrong and I will not do that.
"They will not, for the sake of being popular, make a decision that I know to be the wrong one because the data and the size and the experts tell me so."
It was a sentiment shared by NAB CEO Ross McEwan, who said there was "no playbook for responding to this crisis".
"The impact of this pandemic has been devastating and the measures put in place to curb its spread are difficult - but with the plan released today we can see a path out if we all do the right thing," he said.
"We need to get Victoria and in particular Melbourne open for business as quickly as possible but we need to do it safely and cautiously.
"Governments need to be flexible and act on the latest health advice and their continued support of businesses and households is vital."
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Krakow and a salt mine
Krakow with its magnificent adorned cathedrals, castles, narrow streets, inviting town square, medieval university and ancient walls holds in itself the key to much of Polish History. As far back as the 13th century, King Ladislaus Jagiello, opened the doors to the Jewish immigration. Krakow was a crossroads, a center of Europe. Nearby the 700-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mines dig deep into Krakow’s Miocene past, digging literally into deposits from millions of years ago when Poland was part of a sea that evaporated and deposited “white gold” giving the area an economic bonanza of wealth. As such Krakow remains the crown jewel – and feels authentic. And when the communist came, they built their model city of Nowa Huta “the new steel mill”. They built the parks and apartments – as isolated fortresses to defend against future invaders, only to have them used against the government when the final days of liberation and transition to democracy prevailed.
But it is more than wealth and buildings, it is people who represent Krakow. Two persons in particular represent revolutions that affected world history. “De revolutionibus orbium coelestium” the book that put the world back in its proper place, by Krakow’s first heretical son, Nicolas Copernicus and much later a revolution given strength to break the bonds of communism by Krakow’s native son Karol Józef Wojtyła – Jan Pawel or Pope John Paul II.
Krakow Town Square Clock Tower
Wavel Castle
Rynek Glowny Krakow
St. Mary's Church Krakow Poland
Cistercian Abbey - Krakow
Steel Mill in Nova Huta
Nowa Huta Entrance to apartment complex
Built to be able to be closed and form a defensive perimeter
Courtyard or exterior of walls of fortress?
Remuh Synagogue
Copernicus University founded in 1364 by Casimir III the Great
Wielicka Salt Mine
Opened in 13th century - it stopped commercial production in 2007. It is mainly a tourist attraction today.
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WINER, LESLIE - And That Dead Horse
Cassette-only release. Edition of 250 copies. Ten tracks, recorded upstairs mostly in 1994." This is the second solo offering from the mysterious Leslie Winer, following her acclaimed 1993 album Witch, recorded under the artist name -Ǭ©." - The Tapeworm.
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After nearly a decade of false starts, multiple game plans veering off the rails, and a handful of shattered hopes and/or dreams, the odyssey is finally complete—the new Fusetron site is here.
This is the first phase of a multipart rollout that will span the next few months: the currently browsable stock includes miscellaneous new releases from the past 8+ months (we have a lot of catching up to do), plus approximately a third of our backstock. Note that we’ve reduced/slashed prices on many titles and will continue to do so in order to make room for new stock. We’ll also be expanding / tweaking / improving / debugging the site itself (for example, we still have work to do on the automated international postage system, not to mention the inevitable inventory discrepancies that come with transferring an ancient and massive database to a new system).
Over the next few months, as we take inventory, clean house, and delve into our storage, we will be uploading thousands of additional items, gradually, on a near-daily basis. This will include the majority of the LPs, as well as many titles, in all formats, once thought long-gone. Many currently “sold out” items are likely to resurface.
Finally, once our general backstock is up (probably in the next two or three months) we’ll begin making our extensive stockpile of rarities available online for the first time: tons of random out-of-print titles, "deadstock," warehouse finds, secondhand collectibles, etc., accumulated over the past few decades.
Frequent/returning customers will be getting early access to these items. Details to follow on how this will work (a priority mailing list? a 'frequent flyer'-like program?), but it will not be based on dollars spent. We want to reward those who consistently support us, especially in the discogs marketplace era (to those who show up trying to poach five copies of a one-off rarity, and nothing else, ever… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ).
So—we suggest you take some time to dig through the site—even we’ve been surprised by what’s been turning up, and there’s much more to come.
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Holocene No.3: Jasper Morrison candleholder
Wästberg’s Holocene No.3 is a brass candleholder designed by Jasper Morrison, with an extremely simplistic form. The object follows Morrison’s design philosophy, in which the starting point for designing is the usability of the object. An additional dash of sophistication is brought about by the warm glow of the candlestick’s brass surface.
Wästberg’s Holocene collection is a tribute to fire, mankind’s first source of light. The name of the collection comes from geology: Holocene is the geological era that began after the last ice age when the actions of humans did not yet affect nature. The purpose of the collection is to remind how important an element fire has been to mankind, and that it still offers ways to create atmospheric and pleasant lighting – either instead of or alongside electric lights.
AU$257.00162.00 €162.00 €£158.00$170.00162.00 €$170.00JP¥ 17,270SG$ 224.001297 DKKCHF 150.00$170.00C$218.00131.00 €162.00 €1796 SEK162.00 €162.00 €162.00 €162.00 €162.00 €162.00 €1514,00 NOK162.00 €162.00 €$170.00$170.00NZ$312.00162.00 €162.00 €162.00 €131.00 €
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Handwash only. Please note that brass will naturally darken over time and fingerprints, grease, water etc. may leave stains on the surface. If you wish to keep the high polished surface, you will need to polish the brass regularly with a brass polish.
Jasper Morrison (b. 1959) is one of the most successful industrial designers of his generation. He is known for an aesthetic and quietly humorous style that often aims at understated everyday functionality. A graduate from the Kingston Polytechnic and Royal College of Art, Morrison opened his own studio in London in 1986, and today he has offices also in Paris and Tokyo. He has designed products from tableware to tram systems and collaborated with brands such as Alessi, Vitra, Nikari, Flos, Fredericia and Iittala. Morrison’s work has been exhibited around the world, and in 2001 he was awarded the Royal Designer for Industry distinction by the British Royal Society of Arts.
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Grant Thornton named International Accounting Bulletin’s Network of the Year
The International Accounting Bulletin named Grant Thornton 'Network of the Year' at an award ceremony held last night, 14 March, at the ICAEW building in London.
Ed Nusbaum, global CEO, said of the award win, "Having achieved a double-digit growth rate, led the six largest accounting organisations in annual growth and embarked on a new global advertising campaign – our ambition is clear and the results speak for themselves."
"I am proud of this award and delighted that our strategy is earning us international recognition. I am determined that 2013 will be just as successful as 2012, as we drive towards achieving Ambition 2015."
With last year’s merger in Sydney and Victoria making Grant Thornton Australia the fourth largest office in the Grant Thornton International network, CEO Robert Quant was particularly pleased to have the network’s growth strategy celebrated at such a high level.
“Both locally and internationally, this is not just about becoming bigger. We are creating something that is genuinely new and different: a firm that is focused on a type of client, not necessarily the size of clients; that has a structure that enables agility in decision-making and client service; teams of people who have a broad perspective, and a commercial instinct for growth.
“We are part of a leading global network that is prepared to invest in our development and further growth. No other firm can offer this combination to its clients and people,” Quant said.
Judged by an independent panel which included Sir David Tweedie, Sue Almond of ACCA and Jane Howard of Wragge & Co, firms had to demonstrate strength across a number of key areas which included; evidence of top-level network-wide audit quality, a strengthened position in strategically important markets and strong industry leadership.
The 'Network of the Year' category saw Grant Thornton shortlisted against BDO and Nexia International.
Helina Lilley
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About Grant Thornton Australia Limited
Grant Thornton Australia provides audit, tax and advisory services to dynamic, growing organisations and is a single national firm operating from eight offices, with over 150 Partners, more than 1,200 people across Australia and national turnover of AUD $232 million. Grant Thornton International is the fastest growing international accounting network in the world, with a global turnover of US$3.7billion and more than 30,000 people and 2,500 partners.
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Most powerful Volvo ever is a plug-in hybrid SUV. Really.
Stephen Edelstein June 19, 2016 Comment Now!
The Volvo XC90 T8 "Twin Engine" plug-in hybrid SUV is now the most powerful production Volvo ever, thanks to tweaks from in-house tuner Polestar.
Polestar started out as an independent race team and Volvo tuner, and was bought outright by the Swedish carmaker last year.
Over the years, it's offered everything from parts to dedicated performance models like the current S60 Polestar and V60 Polestar.
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In addition, it now offers "Polestar Performance Optimization" tuning packages, which increase performance while maintaining the factory warranty.
It was one of these packages that turned the XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid into Volvo's most powerful production model.
With the Polestar upgrades, the T8 produces a combined 421 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque in hybrid mode.
2017 Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine with Polestar Performance Optimization
That's compared to 400 hp and 472 lb-ft for the standard XC90 T8.
The extra power will get the XC90 from 0 to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds, Volvo says.
The powertrain remains mechanically unchanged, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder gasoline engine and eight-speed automatic transmission working with an electric motor to drive all four wheels.
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Besides unlocking more power, Volvo says the Polestar tweaks—which may be primarily software related—also improve throttle response.
The XC90 T8 version of the package also introduces a new gearshift-hold feature.
This prevents the transmission from shifting while cornering, which can upset a car's balance.
Expect the same tuning package to be offered on plug-in hybrid versions of the S90 sedan and V90 wagon in the near future.
Those two models share the XC90's Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, and the T8 "Twin Engine" powertrain.
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Polestar has already confirmed performance upgrades for some versions of the S90 and V90, but not the plug-in hybrids.
The Polestar Performance Optimization for the XC90 T8 was announced only after packages for other XC90 models were released, so Polestar may follow a similar schedule with the S90 and V90.
When it announced its acquisition of the tuner last year, Volvo also said that it planned to develop dedicated plug-in hybrid performance models.
That may include 600-hp versions of the S90 and V90, with powertrains based around an upgraded 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, Volvo R&D chief Peter Mertens told Motor Trend last week.
In the meantime, the Polestar Performance Optimization package for the XC90 T8 "Twin Engine" will be available for order in October.
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Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier Book Resume:
A voyage of discovery, two remarkable women, and an extraordinary time and place enrich this New York Times bestselling novel by Tracy Chevalier, author of At the Edge of the Orchard and Girl With a Pearl Earring. On the windswept, fossil-strewn beaches of the English coast, poor and uneducated Mary Anning learns that she has a unique gift: "the eye" to spot fossils no one else can see. When she uncovers an unusual fossilized skeleton in the cliffs near her home, she sets the religious community on edge, the townspeople to gossip, and the scientific world alight. After enduring bitter cold, thunderstorms, and landslips, her challenges only grow when she falls in love with an impossible man. Mary soon finds an unlikely champion in prickly Elizabeth Philpot, a middle-class spinster who shares her passion for scouring the beaches. Their relationship strikes a delicate balance between fierce loyalty, mutual appreciation, and barely suppressed envy, but ultimately turns out to be their greatest asset. Remarkable Creatures is a stunning historical novel that follows the story of two extraordinary 19th century fossil hunters who changed the scientific world forever.
Remarkable Creatures by Sean B. Carroll Book Resume:
National Book Award Finalist: A biologist’s “thoroughly enjoyable” account of the expeditions that unearthed the history of life on our planet (Publishers Weekly). Not so long ago, most of our world was an unexplored wilderness. Our sense of its age was vague and vastly off the mark, and much of the knowledge of our own species’ history was a set of fantastic myths and fairy tales. But scientists were about to embark on an amazing new era of understanding. From the New York Times–bestselling author of The Big Picture, this book leads us on a rousing voyage that recounts the most important discoveries in two centuries of natural history: from Darwin’s trip around the world to Charles Walcott’s discovery of pre-Cambrian life in the Grand Canyon; from Louis and Mary Leakey’s investigation of our deepest past in East Africa to the trailblazers in modern laboratories who have located a time clock in our DNA. Filled with the same sense of adventure that spurred on these extraordinary men and women, Remarkable Creatures is a “stirring introduction to the wonder of evolutionary biology” (Kirkus Reviews). “Charming and enlightening.” —San Francisco Chronicle “As fast-paced as a detective story.” —Nature
Amazing Animals by Claire Hibbert Book Resume:
This book explores the fascinating hidden world of the planet's most peculiar creatures. It's packed with bizarre full-color images and breathtaking facts. Text is broken into bite-sized, easy-to-read chunks, whilst the striking, colorful design gives every spread a sense of high-energy fun. Get the lowdown on astonishing real-life animals... such as lizards that can run across the surface of water or fish that can escape from predators by taking to the air! Filled with genuinely unexpected information and very freaky photographs.
The Fossil Hunter
The Fossil Hunter by Shelley Emling Book Resume:
Mary Anning was only twelve years old when, in 1811, she discovered the first dinosaur skeleton--of an ichthyosaur--while fossil hunting on the cliffs of Lyme Regis, England. Until Mary's incredible discovery, it was widely believed that animals did not become extinct. The child of a poor family, Mary became a fossil hunter, inspiring the tongue-twister, “She Sells Sea Shells by the Seashore.” She attracted the attention of fossil collectors and eventually the scientific world. Once news of the fossils reached the halls of academia, it became impossible to ignore the truth. Mary’s peculiar finds helped lay the groundwork for Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, laid out in his On the Origin of Species. Darwin drew on Mary’s fossilized creatures as irrefutable evidence that life in the past was nothing like life in the present. A story worthy of Dickens, The Fossil Hunter chronicles the life of this young girl, with dirt under her fingernails and not a shilling to buy dinner, who became a world-renowned paleontologist. Dickens himself said of Mary: “The carpenter's daughter has won a name for herself, and deserved to win it." Here at last, Shelley Emling returns Mary Anning, of whom Stephen J. Gould remarked, is “probably the most important unsung (or inadequately sung) collecting force in the history of paleontology,” to her deserved place in history.
Astonishing Animals
Astonishing Animals by Tim Flannery Book Resume:
From the authors of A Gap in Nature, a breathtaking visual adventure showcasing ninety of the world’s most astounding creatures Sumptuous birds of paradise, amazing soft-shell turtles, frogs that look like tomatoes, and terrifying fish (including the deep-water angler fish from Finding Nemo) are just some of the extraordinary creatures that can be found in Tim Flannery and Peter Schouten’s new book, Astonishing Animals. Superbly illustrated in lifelike full-color paintings, Astonishing Animals details ninety of the world’s most amazing animals from around the world. In this book you will find the Hairy Seadevil, the spectacular Sulawesi Naked Bat, and in the depths of the limestone caves in Slovenia, the Olm, a pink, four-legged, sightless salamander that lives for a hundred years. In fascinating vignettes, Flannery offers the true evolutionary tale of how each of these bizarre creatures came to look the way they do. Alongside each historical account is a stunning hand-painted color reproduction (life-size in the original painting) by Schouten. Filled with purple-faced apes, jagged-toothed dolphins, and antlered lizards, Astonishing Animals is a remarkable collection of the world’s most incredible creatures and the stories behind their remarkable survival into a modern age.
Science and Religion in Neo-Victorian Novels
Science and Religion in Neo-Victorian Novels by John Glendening Book Resume:
Criticism about the neo-Victorian novel — a genre of historical fiction that re-imagines aspects of the Victorian world from present-day perspectives — has expanded rapidly in the last fifteen years but given little attention to the engagement between science and religion. Of great interest to Victorians, this subject often appears in neo-Victorian novels including those by such well-known authors as John Fowles, A. S. Byatt, Graham Swift, and Mathew Kneale. This book discusses novels in which nineteenth-century science, including geology, paleontology, and evolutionary theory, interacts with religion through accommodations, conflicts, and crises of faith. In general, these texts abandon conventional religion but retain the ethical connectedness and celebration of life associated with spirituality at its best. Registering the growth of nineteenth-century secularism and drawing on aspects of the romantic tradition and ecological thinking, they honor the natural world without imagining that it exists for humans or functions in reference to human values. In particular, they enact a form of wonderment: the capacity of the mind to make sense of, creatively adapt, and enjoy the world out of which it has evolved — in short, to endow it with meaning. Protagonists who come to experience reality in this expansive way release themselves from self-anxiety and alienation. In this book, Glendening shows how, by intermixing past and present, fact and fiction, neo-Victorian narratives, with a few instructive exceptions, manifest this pattern.
Remarkable Animals (mini edition)
Remarkable Animals (mini edition) by N.A Book Resume:
What is a Treevipus? A fantastic creature with the head of a trunkfish, the body of a weevil and the tail of a platypus, of course! Here, a host of creatures presented in humorous pictures and informative captions take on new names, and a hilarious new identity when their heads, bodies and legs are swapped around as the pages are flipped. In this Mini Edition, Tony Meeuwissen's witty interchangeable text and beautifully detailed artwork combine to make an exceptional novelty book.
A Most Remarkable Creature
A Most Remarkable Creature by Jonathan Meiburg Book Resume:
In 1833, a young Charles Darwin was astonished by a strange animal he met in the Falkland Islands: a set of handsome, social, and oddly crow-like falcons that were "tame and inquisitive," "quarrelsome and passionate," and so insatiably curious that they stole hats, compasses, and other valuables from the crew of the Beagle. Darwin met many unusual creatures in his five-year voyage, but no others showed an interest in studying him, and he wondered why these birds were confined to remote islands at the tip of South America, sensing a larger story. But he set this mystery aside, and never returned to it; and almost two hundred years later, Meiburg picks up where Darwin left off. These birds-now called striated caracaras-still exist, though they're very rare; and A Most Remarkable Creature reveals the wild and fascinating story of their history, origins, and possible futures in a series of travels throughout South America, from the fog-bound coasts of Tierra del Fuego to the tropical forests of Guyana. Along the way, Meiburg draws us into the life and work of William Henry Hudson, the Victorian naturalist who championed caracaras as an unsung wonder of the natural world; and takes us to falconry parks in the English countryside, where captive birds perform incredible feats of memory and problem-solving. A Most Remarkable Creature is a hybrid of science writing, travelogue, and biography, as generous and accessible as it is sophisticated, and much more than a book about birds: it's a journey to uncover moments of first contact between humans and animals, science and religion, and the mismatched continents of what Europeans mistakenly called the New World.
The Urantia Book by Urantia Foundation Book Resume:
You have just discovered the literary masterpiece that answers your questions about God, life in the inhabited universe, the history and future of this world, and the life of Jesus. The Urantia Book harmonizes history, science, and religion into a philosophy of living that brings new meaning and hope into your life. If you are searching for answers, read The Urantia Book! The world needs new spiritual truth that provides modern men and women with an intellectual pathway into a personal relationship with God. Building on the world's religious heritage, The Urantia Book describes an endless destiny for humankind, teaching that living faith is the key to personal spiritual progress and eternal survival. These teachings provide new truths powerful enough to uplift and advance human thinking and believing for the next 1000 years. A third of The Urantia Book is the inspiring story of Jesus’ entire life and a revelation of his original teachings. This panoramic narrative includes his birth, childhood, teenage years, adult travels and adventures, public ministry, crucifixion, and 19 resurrection appearances. This inspiring story recasts Jesus from the leading figure of Christianity into the guide for seekers of all faiths and all walks of life.
Proxmire and the Exodus of Prairieville
Proxmire and the Exodus of Prairieville by Carol Muller-Funk Book Resume:
Proxmire and the Exodus of Prairieville is a story told through the eyes of prairie dogs. Taking on human characteristics, these remarkable creatures are forced from their home on the Kansas prairie. Under the leadership of one called by the Great Creator, Proxmire is told to prepare to lead his doomed village to a Promised Land of peace and safety. Feeling inability in his leadership qualities, he is sent an atypical sidekick, a rabbit known as Potrella. As the group crosses into the Sandhills of Nebraska, there are moments of concern not unlike the Jewish people experienced upon entering their desert under the leadership of Moses. Emotions of mystery, terror, heartbreak, anxiety, and physical pain are balanced with those of joy, happiness, trust, and a growing respect for each other. Having taught at the fifth grade level for many years, I always felt an awareness of the need for literature which would stimulate the young reader into thinking about the importance of placing faith in a Higher Being, as well as raising thought to one’s responsibility to live a life of morality and serving others. Prairie dogs seemed to be the perfect animals to form my story around since they are in actuality high on the list of helpless creatures facing extinction. Therefore my purpose is twofold - - bringing to surface their present day plight as well as fulfilling my other intentions. It is my sincere hope that young and old alike will find a blessing in the reading of this story: that it may fill hearts with hope and souls with contentment, both of which I have personally found in serving the One they call The Great Creator.
Extraordinary Creatures
Extraordinary Creatures by Brieanna Robertson Book Resume:
A Compilation of works from two authors, writing about extraordinary creatures interacting with people who are lost...then find themselves.
Beneath Blue Waters
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Hypothetical scientific tours of the ocean depths present information on the mysterious creatures that live there.
The National Magazine
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Animate Creation
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A First Book in Geology
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The Dusky Dolphin: Master Acrobat Off Different Shores covers various topics about the dusky dolphin, including its taxonomy, history and demography, ecology, and behavior. After introducing the dusky dolphin as a member of the genus Lagenorhynchus under the family Delphinidae, the book continues by describing its life history, its demographic patterns, and its role in the food web considering predation, parasitism, and competition. The book also includes chapters that discuss the interaction of the dusky dolphin with its habitats, such as the dusky dolphin’s sound production, its foraging at night and in daylight, its survival strategies in response to predator threats, the mating habits of New Zealand duskies, calf rearing, sexual segregation, and genetic relationships. Other chapters address the interaction of dusky dolphins with humans. This book offers information about dusky dolphins off Southern Africa and discussions about the patterns of sympatry in Lagenorhynchus and Cephalorhynchus. Finally, comparisons between dusky dolphins and great apes as large-brained mammals are also reviewed in this book. Only book fully devoted to the southern hemisphere "dusky" dolphin Heavily illustrated with charts, figures, tables, and all color photos Written by a cadre of experts intimately familiar with dolphin field work Written in an accurate yet accessible style for the scientist and natural historian alike
Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society
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Homo Mysterious
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For all that science knows about the living world, notes David P. Barash, there are even more things that we don't know, genuine evolutionary mysteries that perplex the best minds in biology. Paradoxically, many of these mysteries are very close to home, involving some of the most personal aspects of being human. Homo Mysterious examines a number of these evolutionary mysteries, exploring things that we don't yet know about ourselves, laying out the best current hypotheses, and pointing toward insights that scientists are just beginning to glimpse. Why do women experience orgasm? Why do men have a shorter lifespan than women? Why does homosexuality exist? Why does religion exist in virtually every culture? Why do we have a fondness for the arts? Why do we have such large brains? And why does consciousness exist? Readers are plunged into an ocean of unknowns--the blank spots on the human evolutionary map, the terra incognita of our own species--and are introduced to the major hypotheses that currently occupy scientists who are attempting to unravel each puzzle (including some solutions proposed here for the first time). Throughout the book, readers are invited to share the thrill of science at its cutting edge, a place where we know what we don't know, and, moreover, where we know enough to come up with some compelling and seductive explanations. Homo Mysterious is a guide to creative thought and future explorations, based on the best, most current thinking by evolutionary scientists. It captures the allure of the "not-yet-known" for those interested in stretching their scientific imaginations.
Recent Remarkable Discoveries in Central Africa
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The Remarkable History of Sir Thomas Upmore
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The Remarkable History of Sir Thomas Upmore, Bart., M.P., Formerly Known as "Tommy Upmore"
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Thematic Guide to World Mythology
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Examines reoccurring themes and patterns in the mythologies of many ancient and modern cultures.
The Real World by Geoff Barton Book Resume:
This is a collection of non-fiction and media texts which is in line with National Curriculum requirements and is designed to develop students' reading skills in preparation for Key Stage 3 tests. The wide variety of texts, which are arranged in thematic units, includes advertisements, film and television scripts, newspaper articles, leaflets and information texts. Three of the units are intended for incorporation into schemes of work for Year 7, three for Year 8, and three for Year 9.
The Grizzly Manifesto
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The grizzly bear, once the archetype for all that is wild, is quickly becoming a symbol of nature's fierce but flagging resilience in the face of human greed and ignorance-and the difficulty a wealth-addicted society has in changing its ways. North America's grizzlies have been under siege ever since Europeans arrived. They'd survived the arrival of spear-wielding humans 13,000 years ago, outlived the short-faced bear, the dire wolf and the sabre-tooth cat-not to mention mastodons, mammoths and giant ground sloths the size of elephants-but grizzly bears in much of Turtle Island succumbed to 375 years of unrelenting commercialization and industrialization, disappearing from the Great Plains and much of the mountain West. Despite their relatively successful recovery in Yellowstone National Park, the bears' decline continues largely unchecked. And the front line in this centuries-old battle for survival has shifted to western Alberta and southern BC, where outdated mythologies, rapacious industry and disingenuous governments continue to push the Great Bear into the mountains and toward a future that may not have room for them at all.
Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses The Reluctant Fundamentalist, by Mohsin Hamid
Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses The Reluctant Fundamentalist, by Mohsin Hamid by Marilyn Herbert Book Resume:
The Reluctant Fundamentalist is more than the usual immigrant book of adaptation, struggle, and identity. It is the gripping tale of a young man who comes to America from Pakistan just prior to 9/11. The protagonist, Changez, is a Harvard educated businessman who works for a high-profile company that assesses the economic value of other companies. Changez is very successful in his chosen career, but then September 11 happens and everything changes. The setting is Lahore, Pakistan and the tale is told by one narrator, that of Changez, as he speaks to a nameless and faceless American tourist. The narration takes place in the span of a single evening, in fact, during a single meal, and Hamid manages to swing the reader on a pendulum of conflicting emotions and thoughts. The Bookclub-in-a-Box guide explores a number of important questions: who is this nameless American and why is he in Pakistan; how can one person have equal love for two countries that are at odds with each other in culture and outlook; how does such a person come to terms with his two worlds; and what is the significance of the word “reluctant” in the novel’s title, The Reluctant Fundamentalist. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide also includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author.
Hummingbirds by Jeanette Larson Book Resume:
Hummingbirds are fascinating little creatures that have captured the imagination of people for thousands of years. Since they are only found in the Americas, the myths and legends about this tiny bird originated from the peoples of North and South America. These native cultures wrote stories to offer explanations for the behavior and physical characteristics of this graceful species: Why does the hummingbird drink nectar? What accounts for its amazing flying abilities? Why is the hummingbird attracted to the color red? Jeannette Larson and Adrienne Yorinks have compiled facts and folklore about these intriguing fliers that will answer these questions and many more. Readers will also get a glimpse into the different cultures that have been transfixed for centuries by this bird, as well as learn many interesting scientific facts discovered by modern-day ornithologists. Adrienne?s bold and unique mixed-media quilts illustrate the hummingbird in nature and the mystery of these birds in ancient folklore. Substantial back matter includes an index, a glossary of terms, suggested further reading and websites, a bibliography, sources, resources, and a list of hummingbird sanctuaries.
The First Fossil Hunters by Adrienne Mayor Book Resume:
Griffins, Cyclopes, Monsters, and Giants--these fabulous creatures of classical mythology continue to live in the modern imagination through the vivid accounts that have come down to us from the ancient Greeks and Romans. But what if these beings were more than merely fictions? What if monstrous creatures once roamed the earth in the very places where their legends first arose? This is the arresting and original thesis that Adrienne Mayor explores in The First Fossil Hunters. Through careful research and meticulous documentation, she convincingly shows that many of the giants and monsters of myth did have a basis in fact--in the enormous bones of long-extinct species that were once abundant in the lands of the Greeks and Romans. As Mayor shows, the Greeks and Romans were well aware that a different breed of creatures once inhabited their lands. They frequently encountered the fossilized bones of these primeval beings, and they developed sophisticated concepts to explain the fossil evidence, concepts that were expressed in mythological stories. The legend of the gold-guarding griffin, for example, sprang from tales first told by Scythian gold-miners, who, passing through the Gobi Desert at the foot of the Altai Mountains, encountered the skeletons of Protoceratops and other dinosaurs that littered the ground. Like their modern counterparts, the ancient fossil hunters collected and measured impressive petrified remains and displayed them in temples and museums; they attempted to reconstruct the appearance of these prehistoric creatures and to explain their extinction. Long thought to be fantasy, the remarkably detailed and perceptive Greek and Roman accounts of giant bone finds were actually based on solid paleontological facts. By reading these neglected narratives for the first time in the light of modern scientific discoveries, Adrienne Mayor illuminates a lost world of ancient paleontology.
Adam and Eve by Louis J. Bartolomeo Book Resume:
Adam and Eve - A Tragic Love Story is an expanded narra-tive of the biblical metaphors of Creation and the Temptation of Eve chronicling the birth of our planet to times of Eden.
The Ottawa Naturalist
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The Illustrated Natural History
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The Last Runaway (Special edition)
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The stunning new novel from the bestselling author of Girl with a Pearl Earring - this eBook features exclusive extra content by the author.
The Emerald City of Oz by L. Frank Baum Book Resume:
Memorably illustrated tale of Dorothy's move to Oz. Entertaining fantasy introduces the amusingly bizarre Cuttenclips, Wogglebug, Grand Gallipoot, and the Flutterbudgets. 105 black-and-white illustrations.
Tiny Game Hunting
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Every year Americans use a staggering five hundred million pounds of toxic pesticides in and around their homes, schools, parks, and roads—a growing health risk for people and the environment. But are these poisons really necessary? This book, appealing to the hunter in us all, shows how to triumph in combat with pests without losing the war to toxic chemicals. Tiny Game Hunting, written in a lively and entertaining style and illustrated with detailed drawings, gives more than two hundred tried-and-true ways to control or kill common household and garden pests without using toxic pesticides.
Vampire Bats, Giant Insects, and Other Mysterious Animals of the Darkest Caves
Vampire Bats, Giant Insects, and Other Mysterious Animals of the Darkest Caves by Ana María Rodríguez Book Resume:
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Moral Machines
Moral Machines by Wendell Wallach,Colin Allen Book Resume:
Computers are already approving financial transactions, controlling electrical supplies, and driving trains. Soon, service robots will be taking care of the elderly in their homes, and military robots will have their own targeting and firing protocols. Colin Allen and Wendell Wallach argue that as robots take on more and more responsibility, they must be programmed with moral decision-making abilities, for our own safety. Taking a fast paced tour through the latest thinking about philosophical ethics and artificial intelligence, the authors argue that even if full moral agency for machines is a long way off, it is already necessary to start building a kind of functional morality, in which artificial moral agents have some basic ethical sensitivity. But the standard ethical theories don't seem adequate, and more socially engaged and engaging robots will be needed. As the authors show, the quest to build machines that are capable of telling right from wrong has begun. Moral Machines is the first book to examine the challenge of building artificial moral agents, probing deeply into the nature of human decision making and ethics.
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Surrey council tax row: Government denies deal or extra cash offered to prevent 15% tax rise referendum
Communities secretary Sajid Javid says the government is not offering Surrey County Council any extra cash to solve its funding crisis
Sajid Javid has denied there is any "memorandum of understanding" between the government and Surrey County Council (SCC) over council tax and that no extra funding will be given to the local authority.
The statement from communities secretary Mr Javid comes after Councillor David Hodge, leader of Surrey County Council, performed a dramatic u-turn on a proposed 15% increase in council tax to help plug massive holes in the council’s budget.
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Responding to claims he had brokered a secret deal with Cllr Hodge to "kill off" the referendum, revealed in a string of leaked text messages during Prime Ministers Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday, Mr Javid said: “The government is not proposing extra funding to SCC that is not otherwise provided or offered to other councils generally.
“There is no ‘memorandum of understanding’ between government and SCC.”
Sajid Javid (left) and David Hodge (right) (Image: Getty / TMS)
His statement would appear to contradict a discussion Cllr Hodge had with his Tory colleagues on Tuesday (February 7), which revealed he had come to a “gentleman’s agreement” with Mr Javid on a way forward in solving SCC’s funding crisis.
See council leader's leaked texts in full seeking to 'kill off' 15% council tax rise referendum
Publicly, Cllr Hodge has repeatedly denied suggestions any “sweetheart deal” had been made with the government and that the decision to abandon the council tax referendum was SCC’s decision alone.
This statement from Cllr Hodge was put in further doubt when Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn ambushed Prime Minister Theresa May at PMQs with the text messages from Cllr Hodge, apparently intended for Nick King - a special adviser to Mr Javid.
The messages appear to show negotiations between the council and the government to avoid the referendum.
Council's 'gentleman's agreement' with government ahead of 15% council tax rise u-turn
Mr Javid added in his statement SCC has informed the government it wishes to take part in a pilot scheme to reform business rates.
He said: “We are, however, conscious of the medium and long-term pressures that all councils face from a growing and aging population.
"The government is therefore delivering broader reforms to local government finance – through bespoke devolution deals, the integration of health and social care, a Fairer Funding Review, medium and longer-term reforms to support adult social care, and the move, from 2019/20, to 100 per cent business rates retention across the country.
"All these reforms have been discussed in recent weeks with Surrey and other councils from across the country as part of the Local Government Finance Settlement process.”
Mr Javid said discussions have been held with SCC for it to take part in the pilot scheme in 2018/19.
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Is Al-Qaeda affiliate expanding terror attacks beyond Syrian town of Idlib?
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The Hurras al-Din (Guardians of Religion) group affiliated with al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for a recent attack on a Russian base in Tal al-Saman in the northern countryside of Raqqa, which is under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
The attack raised questions about Hurras al-Din’s ability to carry out attacks outside the areas of its deployment in Idlib, northwestern Syria. Some wondered about the timing of this attack and the messages the group wants to convey to the various parties that share control over the Syrian territory, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that controls Idlib.
A car bomb targeted the Russian base near the village of Tal al-Saman on Dec. 31. A campaign dubbed “Raqqa Being Slaughtered” published photos on Facebook from the site of the bombing, noting that clashes with automatic weapons briefly broke out after the bombing without specifying the parties involved.
The Russian forces had strengthened their military presence at the Tal al-Saman base during December 2020 following an agreement with the SDF. The Russian TASS news agency quoted the deputy director of the Russian Khmeimim air base in Syria, Maj. Gen. Vyacheslav Sitnik, as saying on Dec. 27 that additional Russian military police units have been deployed to the Ain Issa area “to step up efforts to stabilize the situation.”
After the attack on the Russian base, Hurras al-Din issued a statement on social media it called “The Battle of Hardship,” saying, “A secret group from Hurras al-Din managed to raid a hub of the occupying Russian forces in Tal al-Saman in Raqqa governorate.”
Hurras al-Din leader Mohammed Abu Khalid al-Suri defined the objectives of the operation on his Telegram account, saying, “The mujahedeen believe that their goal in al-Sham (the Levant) is to fight the aggressive enemy, not the Muslims, nor is it to fight over the crossings, money and control, as warlords do.”
He added, “With the Battle of Hardship, the mujahedeen aim to prove a point to those factions that possess tens of thousands of soldiers, millions of dollars, weapons and equipment,” in an indirect reference to the opposition factions and to the HTS, which Hurras al-Din opposes and accuses of treason.
Suri added, “Targeting the bases of the Syrian regime and the Russian enemy and draining them is one of the most successful and most effective solutions in this period after the factions in the north closed the fronts, prevented invasions, concluded a truce with the enemies, and brought them into Muslim areas and dismantled the strength of the mujahedeen. We had to think outside the box to find proper solutions, which is why operations behind enemy lines were carried out to emphasize the mujahedeen’s rejection of imported international agreements.”
Bilal Sattouf, a researcher in jihadist groups residing in the countryside of Aleppo, told Al-Monitor, “The Hurras al-Din’s attack on the Russian base outside the Idlib area carries several indications. First and foremost, it reveals a security defect in SDF-controlled areas in a way that enabled the group to carry out this operation. It also indicates Hurras al-Din’s intent to expand the scope of its operations in Syria. In the future, we may witness other operations by the group outside Idlib against the Syrian regime forces and perhaps the Iranian militias, and the SDF as well.”
Sattouf added, “The attack also shows the differences between Hurras al-Din and HTS when it comes to ending the battles in Idlib, since HTS is somewhat committed to the Russian-Turkish agreement in Idlib. Meanwhile, Hurras al-Din wants to showcase itself as a large and effective force capable of shuffling the cards.”
He noted, “[The attack coincided] with Russian-Turkish action in Ain Issa aimed at deporting the SDF from the area. It seems Hurras a-Din wanted to prove its presence in the areas where other parties conclude agreements to share lands. Hurras al-Din also wants to tell both Russia and Turkey that the pressure exerted on the organization in Idlib could not eliminate it.”
Sattouf pointed out, “Hurras al-Din can reach areas outside Idlib, and the recent attack also provides it with jihadist propaganda that helps it preserve its jihadists as well as attract new ones, especially in light of the growing operations of the Islamic State (IS) in the Syrian desert, creating competition between the two organizations to attract jihadist fighters.”
HTS launched a campaign against Hurras al-Din in Idlib in 2020, which led to direct clashes and resulted in dismantling a large percentage of the organization amid internal divisions. Ever since, there have been questions on whether the clashes between HTS and Hurras al-Din pushed the latter to reconcile with IS, or even if the two (IS and Hurras al-Din) cooperated to strike the Russian base in Raqqa. This could be possible given that IS has been active in eastern and northeastern Syria, which could lead to cooperation between Hurras al-Din and IS in future attacks.
Orabi Abul-Hayy Orabi, a researcher in Islamic groups, told Al-Monitor, “I completely rule out the possibility of Hurras al-Din coordinating with IS to attack the Russian base. But there could be some sort of temporary truce between the two sides to facilitate their movements in the desert and other Syrian areas where the two sides have security cells.”
For his part, Obadah al-Tamer, dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences at the Damascus University in the countryside of Aleppo, told Al-Monitor, “Hurras al-Din’s attack may be linked to what might be called the proxy conflict over that area, but one operation may not be significant enough to base a logical explanation on, nor does it allow for a realistic prediction of causes.”
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Danny Tilley Vincent, AL.
Min. Danny Tom Tilley was born on April 06, 1962 to the parentage of Ms. Billie E. Tilley and the Late Mr. Dennis Davis in Vincent, AL. He was a graduate of Vincent High School, Class of 1980. Danny received the baptism of the Holy Ghost and served faithfully as a member of the Move of God Bibleway Deliverance Tabernacle located in Talladega, AL. Here he served as a minister under the tutelage of his pastor, Apostle Prezell Lane. Minister Tilley was on fire for the Lord and loved...
Min. Danny Tom Tilley was born on April 06, 1962 to the parentage of Ms. Billie E. Tilley and the Late Mr. Dennis Davis in Vincent, AL. He was a graduate of Vincent High School, Class of...
Fred Bell Birmingham, Al
Mr. Fred Shaloam Bell was born October 25, 1979 in Jefferson County Alabama at UAB Hospital in Birmingham Alabama to the parentage of Fred A. Bell, and Debra Bell. At an early age he confessed Jesus Christ, and was baptized at Covenant Community Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Fred was an honor student, and gifted musician playing the trumpet. Fred was a graduate of Columbia High School, in Decatur, GA where he played football and was a part of the wrestling team where he went...
Mr. Fred Shaloam Bell was born October 25, 1979 in Jefferson County Alabama at UAB Hospital in Birmingham Alabama to the parentage of Fred A. Bell, and Debra Bell. At an early age he...
Rev. Kenneth Walker Sylacauga, Al
Rev. Kenneth R Walker was born September 24,1951 in Sylacauga, Al to the late Deadie Marbury Walker and Albert Harmon. He was a graduate of East Highland High School and later went in to the US Army, and then he retired from Kimberly Clark. On Monday December 14,2020 Rev. Kenneth Walker departed this life in his daughters home. Rev. Kenneth Walker was proceeded in death by: Grandmother Matt Marbury; Mother Deadie Marbury Walker ; Father Albert Harmon; Aunt Maebell...
Rev. Kenneth R Walker was born September 24,1951 in Sylacauga, Al to the late Deadie Marbury Walker and Albert Harmon. He was a graduate of East Highland High School and later went in to the...
Mr. Ernest Bell Jr Randolph County, Al
Mr. Ernest S. Bell Jr., was born July 18,1947 in Randolph County, Alabama to the parentage of the Late Ernest Bell Sr., and Mrs. Zera (Whatley) Bell. At an early age he joined the Macedonia Baptist Church and was a dedicated member there. Later in his life he moved his membership to New Life Worship Center in Roanoke under the leadership of Bishop Lathonia J. Wright. Ernest served his country during the Vietnam War from July 1968 to June 1969. Private First Class Bell performed his...
Mr. Ernest S. Bell Jr., was born July 18,1947 in Randolph County, Alabama to the parentage of the Late Ernest Bell Sr., and Mrs. Zera (Whatley) Bell. At an early age he joined the Macedonia...
Ms. Beaulah Holley Sylacauga, Al
Ms. Beaulah M. (Johnson) Holley was born in Talladega County, AL on September 14, 1934 to the late Ada McNeal and the late Andrew Johnson. She was educated in the Talladega County School System. She worked several years as a cook for the Sylacauga Hospital as well as worked for several families in the area as a caregiver. Ms. Holley was a faithful member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, a member of the Order of Eastern Stars of Sylacauga, AL and the manager of the...
Ms. Beaulah M. (Johnson) Holley was born in Talladega County, AL on September 14, 1934 to the late Ada McNeal and the late Andrew Johnson. She was educated in the Talladega County School...
Sylvester Carlisle Roanoke, AL
Sylvester Carlisle was born August 13.1950 in Atlanta (Fulton County), Georgia to the parentage of the late Gertrude Strickland, and Gus Carlisle Jr. Sylvester grew up in Atlanta, and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1969, where he was known for talents as a star track athlete. As his life progressed on he met and married the love of his Life Mrs. Vanessa Carlisle of Roanoke, Alabama. With their union three children were born. The family made their home in Roanoke,...
Sylvester Carlisle was born August 13.1950 in Atlanta (Fulton County), Georgia to the parentage of the late Gertrude Strickland, and Gus Carlisle Jr. Sylvester grew up in Atlanta, and graduated...
Mattie McConico Vincent, Al
Mother Mattie Rose Kidd McConico went home to be with God and our daddy on Friday, November 13, 2020. She was born July 19, 1941 to Lessie Mae Iverson and Goodlow Kidd. On May 13, 1961, she was united into holy matrimony to George Arthur McConico, Sr. Later she received the Holy Ghost while a member of First Born Church of God in Calcis, AL. Mother McConico and her family joined Evangel Temple of Vincent, AL where they both worshiped and served faithfully until they...
Mother Mattie Rose Kidd McConico went home to be with God and our daddy on Friday, November 13, 2020. She was born July 19, 1941 to Lessie Mae Iverson and Goodlow Kidd. On May 13, 1961, she was...
Angela Woody Alexander City, Al
Angela Kate Woody was born on October 19,1968. She departed this life on Nov 4,2020 at her home. She joined Christ at an early age and really loved her grand children. She leaves to cherish her lovely memories: her husband Rev. Antonio Woody Sr, two sons: Tarrence (Cedrica) Woody of Sylacauga, Al and Antonio (Angel) Woody Jr. of Childersburg, Al, Her mother Katie Belyue of Alexander City, Al; sister Jeanette Murphy of Alexander City, Al; brother Jerry of Alexander City, Al; four grand...
Angela Kate Woody was born on October 19,1968. She departed this life on Nov 4,2020 at her home. She joined Christ at an early age and really loved her grand children. She leaves to cherish her...
Winnie Newell Lineville, Al
With heartfelt sympathy we announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Winnie Louise Newell. Mrs. Newell was born to the late Hazel Ellis and Howard Lewis on August 28,1954 in Carroll County GA. Winnie was a member of New Hope Baptist Church of Bowdon Ga . She loved her Family and friends ,especially her grandkids and great grandkids. She was faithful in the church until her health failed . On Friday October 9,2020 Winnie departed this life for eternal rest at her home in...
With heartfelt sympathy we announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Winnie Louise Newell. Mrs. Newell was born to the late Hazel Ellis and Howard Lewis on August 28,1954 in Carroll County...
Herbert Trice Childersburg, Al
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McCaffrey\'s Advantage
Home Bed Advantage is taking trainer David McCaffrey on the journey of a lifetime, one he hopes will pass through the winner\'s circle in the $225,000 Berry\'s Creek on Saturday night at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Home Bed Advantage is rated at 5-1 on the morning line from post five with Patrick Lachance listed to drive in the Berry\'s Creek, the first major stakes test of the s...
New simulcast area at Monti
When Monticello Raceway simulcasts the Kentucky Derby on Saturday afternoon, May 5, local fans will be able to wager on that event and other races in the tracks refurbished simulcast parlor. Now glass enclosed and climate controlled the simulcast parlor on the third floor of the grandstand also features two 50” television screens, fifteen new 32” TV monitors, a new food court a...
Montini receives stay
Trainer Anthony Montini, who was recently suspended for 180 days by the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC), has received a stay from a Superior Court judge and will be permitted to race for the foreseeable future, according to a story on Standardbred Canada\'s Trot Insider web site. Among the horses Montini has trained is world record holder Primetime Bobcat. In early April the ORC...
Guy Gets Girl at Pompano
After missing by a nose in his most recent outing, Guy Gets Girl returned to the winner’s circle for the second time in three starts after taking Monday’s $10,000 Isle Mile I Trot at Pompano Park in 1:56. Driven from post five by Bruce Ranger, Guy Gets Girl was quick off the gate in the Monday feature, sprinting through the first turn to open up an early four-length advanta...
Berry\'s Creek field set
Berry’s Creek elimination winners won the right to choose their post positions, with The Quiet Mon’s connections opting for post three and Wearable Art’s post two. The field also includes Cue The Paige, Home Bed Advantage, No Perfect Escape, Pop Z Pop, Spin Rate, Fresh Deck, Isaac Newton and Artist’s View. Wearable Art won his Berry’s Creek elim on the front end, a...
Marohn wins after layoff
Jimmy Marohn, who has driven the winners of 4,824 races, has bounced back with his first win since injuring a shoulder in early February. Marohn’s actual return to the driving wars was on April 25 and over the following days he reined a few horses that “hit the board,” but his comeback victory occurred Monday when he hustled 12-1 shot Vivacious Raider to a come-from-behind 1:57:3 victor...
Mich. programs to get money
The Michigan Department of Agriculture has advised the Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association (MHHA) that money for racing purses and programs will be released soon, which averts racing coming up empty later in the year. Last week the MHHA expressed concern that a state budget impasse could hold up funds that are used for purses and breeders awards. A budget impasse between Michigan Go...
Woodbine receives OK
The Ontario Racing Commission has approved Woodbine Entertainment Group\'s request to cancel Standardbred racing on May 6 and May 13, due to the shortage of standardbred horses racing at Woodbine. The dates are the final two Sunday cards of Woodbine\'s current Standardbred meet. The second leg and the final of the Princess Pacing Series for 3-year-old fillies will now be held on Monday, May 7 a...
152 nominated to Hambo
Donato Hanover, voted the Dan Patch top 2-year-old colt trotter of 2006, heads a list of 152 trotting colts eligible to the 82nd Hambletonian, the richest and most prestigious event in harness racing.The Hambletonian Society, which has owned and serviced the race since its inception in 1926, registered 280 payments for the 2007 Hambletonian and Oaks events, the highest number since 2001. ...
Indiana\'s Kay Roberts dies
Kay Roberts, former assistant director of the Indiana Standardbred Association and active in many areas of Hoosier harness racing for many years, died Monday after a long battle with breast cancer. Kay also helped run the Indiana State Fair\'s harness racing program in the early 1990s and served as assistant executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission in its early...
Slots bill heads to governor
A measure that would allow slot machines at Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs was endorsed by the Indiana House and Senate late Sunday evening and now heads to Governor Mitch Daniels for consideration. If signed into law, the legislation would allow each track could add up to 2,000 machines after paying a $250 million licensing fee. The votes by both chambers came in the final hours of the session. ...
Cahill new Scioto GM
Scioto Downs will raise the curtain on its 49th season of harness racing on Friday, May 4, with a new earlier post time of 6:30 p.m. and a new general manager of racing operations, Stacy Cahill. Scioto races 80 dates in 2007, on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through Sept. 15. Parking and admission are free on Tuesdays. Cahill is just the third general manager...
3YOs qualify at Mohawk
Laughing Art, the runner-up in last year\'s Metro Pace, wired the field from post eight in 1:56.1-- final half in :56.3--in qualifying action at Mohawk Monday morning. Mark MacDonald guided the 3-year-old colt by Artsplace-Laughing Pro to the one-length score. The colt owned by Tony Chiaravalle won four times and hit the board in nine of 12 starts as a rookie. He finished...
Elims set for Lotteria
The fields have been drawn for Italy\'s Lotteria, which will be raced Saturday, May 6, with a purse of approximately $820,000 on the line. There will be three eliminations and a final. First elimination: 1--Eclisse Domar 2--Deep Feeling LF 3--Improve Ås 4--Felix Del Nord 5--Pike Pube As 6--El Nino 7--Crown Kemp 8--Dominatore d\'Orio Second elimination: ...
Special Report point leader
If speed kills, lack of it kills anyone trying to come from behind, and such was the case for those going after free-for-all pacesetters Maltese Artist (1:53) and Special Report (1:53.2), as those Levy series stalwarts both benefitted from well-rated routes. The penultimate prep performance (round 5 of 6) in Yonkers Raceway\'s George Morton Levy Memorial Pacing Series offered a pair ...
Sunday stroll for Muscleman
With the Elitlopp less than a month away, Mr. Muscleman showed he was ready for Europe\'s best as he cruised to an open-lengths victory in 1:53.1 in a leg of the Father Foley Memorial Trot Sunday afternoon at the Meadowlands. With regular driver Ron Piece aboard, Mr. Muscleman left the gate leisurely and steadily trotted toward the lead, finally reaching the front of the field at abo...
Ind. slots deadline nears
Indiana lawmakers are working this weekend on a draft proposal that would allow up to 2,000 slot machines apiece at Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs. However, time is running out to complete a deal, as the General Assembly is slated to adjourn at midnight Sunday. On Friday members of the conference committee tasked with developing a compromise spoke about the newest proposal, which calls for a $250 ...
Gambler wins in Chicago
Fox Valley Gambler stayed unbeaten in his second season with a very easy 1:54.3 win in Friday night\'s $20,000 Taser Gun Stakes for 3-year-old Illinois pacing colts and geldings at Maywood Park. It was his fourth consecutive victory and it came in his first career start on a half-mile track. The 1-2 favorite won with regular driver Jeff Cullipher at the lines, finishing 1-1/2 lengths o...
Rare objection at Big M
In an unusual occurrence at the Meadowlands, in Friday night\'s 12th race, driver John Campbell filed an objection againt Ron Pierce, claiming interference at the start, and the judges placed Pierce behind Campbell and his mount, JT Luther, who finished fifth and was elevated to fourth. Drivers rarely file objections at the Meadowlands, although placings routinely take place via...
Field set for Berry\'s Creek
The Quiet Mon and Wearable Art easily won the two eliminations for the Berry\'s Creek Saturday night at the Meadowlands and will lead eight others--Cue The Paige, Home Bed Advantage, No Perfect Escape, Pop Z Pop, Spin Rate, Fresh Deck, Isaac Newton and Artist\'s View--into next Saturday night\'s final. The Quiet Mon took the first elimination in 1:50.4. Andy Miller sent him...
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What We Know About The Orlando Shooting Victims
06/12/2016 11:51 pm ET Updated Jun 15, 2016
Authorities have now identified all of the people killed in Sunday morning's shooting.
By Paige Lavender, Nick Visser, Michael McLaughlin, Dominique Mosbergen, and Willa Frej
The deadliest mass shooting in American history took place Sunday morning, when a gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and injuring 53 others. Police fatally shot the suspect.
Orlando police have identified all of the victims and have released their names after notifying their next of kin.
The city of Orlando posted the names and ages of victims as they were identified to this website. Below, what we know about them:
Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34
Edward Sotomayor Jr. was a well-known figure in the gay travel industry, working for ALandCHUCK.travel, according to the Chicago Tribune. Al Ferguson, owner of the company and Sotomayor's boss, told the paper Sotomayor had recently helped organize the first gay cruise to Cuba.
"He had traveled to so many places in the world," Ferguson said. "He loved travel."
A man named David Sotomayor, who identified himself as Edward's cousin, told The Associated Press that Edward was known for wearing a top hat on his cruises.
"He was just always part of the fun," he said.
Several people posted tributes to Sotomayor on social media after Sunday's shooting:
My heart is broken. Eddie Sotomayor was one of the kindest, sweetest people I've met. I'm so glad that I did know him. My heart goes out to his friends, family and the Al & Chuck Travel family. You will be remembered with so much love. So much love. 😢😢😢💔💔
A photo posted by Pandora Boxx (@pandoraboxx) on Jun 12, 2016 at 1:44pm PDT
Angela Taylor, a reporter for WESH in Orlando, tweeted that Sotomayor died in the hospital after a friend said he took a "bullet in back getting his boyfriend out safely."
Oscar A. Aracena-Montero, 26
Oscar Aracena
Oscar Aracena-Montero was at Pulse with his boyfriend, Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, according to his cousin Joel Aracena. Carrillo, 31, also died in the attack.
Fernandez and Aracena-Montero had been together for a couple of years and spent as much time together as possible, Joel Aracena told The Huffington Post. They lived together and both worked in a McDonald’s in Orlando. Aracena-Montero was a manager, his cousin said.
“They wanted to be together for the rest of their lives,” he said.
Aracena-Montero was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to the United States when he was 18, his cousin said. He planned to bring his mother to the country next month to live with him, Joel Aracena said.
“It was like a light when he came into the room,” he said. “He was always smiling. He finds ways to make everybody happy.”
Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, 31
Facebook/Associated Press
Co-workers described Simon Carrillo as a thoughtful person.
Simon Carrillo was at Pulse with his boyfriend, Oscar Aracena-Montero, who also died in the attack.
Aracena-Montero’s cousin told HuffPost that the couple worked together in a McDonald’s. They’d recently bought a home in Kissimmee, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
“They never fight. They were always together,” Joel Aracena told HuffPost.
Co-workers told the Sentinel that Carrillo was a thoughtful person who brought cakes to celebrate their birthdays and carefully saved money to afford trips to places like the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
Antonio Brown, 29
Antonio Brown was an Army captain.
Antonio Brown was a human resources manager for Lowe’s in Orlando, according to his LinkedIn account.
Prior to that, Brown served in the Army and rose to the rank of captain. Retired Maj. Davy Godfrey served with Brown from 2010 to 2011 in Kuwait, where Brown oversaw some postal operations and other logistical duties.
Brown challenged the limits of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy with comments to other soldiers indicating that he was gay, Godfrey recalled.
“He was testing the waters to see if the Army was ready [to change]. It felt like he was doing a sociological experiment,” Godfrey told HuffPost. “For years the Army was not kind to homosexuals. We respected Tony as a soldier. He was devoted to his work.”
President Barack Obama dropped the policy banning openly gay members of the armed forces in July 2011.
Stanley Almodovar III, 23
Stanley Almodovar was a pharmacy technician who was planning on going home to his mother after spending Saturday night out at Pulse, the AP reports.
He lived in Clermont, Florida, but originally hailed from Springfield, Massachusetts, according to his Facebook page.
Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22
#PulseShooting Juan Ramon Guerrero: Clubgoer went to Pulse with boyfriend https://t.co/2O1PtMLd7N pic.twitter.com/ARI2JrhUNe
— Orlando Sentinel (@orlandosentinel) June 13, 2016
Juan Guerrero worked as a telemarketer and was a student at the University of Central Florida, a cousin told the AP.
‘‘He was always this amazing person. He was like a big brother to me,’’ Robert Guerrero said of his cousin. ‘‘He was never the type to go out to parties, would rather stay home and care for his niece and nephew.’’
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Guerrero had gone to Pulse with his boyfriend, Christopher Leinonen, who also was killed.
Christopher Andrew Leinonen, 32
Pinktober💖
A photo posted by Dru™ (@thedruproject) on Oct 16, 2015 at 3:08pm PDT
Christopher Leinonen, known to friends and family as Drew, was active in the gay community through his life, the Orlando Sentinel reports. He worked as a licensed mental health counselor and started a gay-straight alliance while in high school, according to his mother.
Leinonen was at Pulse with his boyfriend, Juan Ramon Guerrero, who also was killed. Family members said they were devoted partners and "soulmates" who'd planned on getting married. They are being remembered in a joint funeral.
“They were soulmates. You can tell by how they looked at each other. It’s a little comforting that they died together. ... If it’s not a funeral, they were going to have a wedding together," Guerrero's sister told Time.
Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36
Eric Ortiz lived in Miami but was originally from Dorado, Puerto Rico, according to his Facebook page.
Ortiz had worked in merchandise management for Toys R Us and Ross, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Ortiz's former roommate, Abismel Colon Gomez, told the newspaper that Ortiz held a bachelor's degree in communications from Universidad Central de Bayamon.
Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22
According to Peter Gonzalez-Cruz's Facebook page, he was an employee of UPS.
Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20
Fusion reports Luis Ocasio-Capo was a dancer who lived in Cleveland and was visiting friends and family in Orlando.
“He was just basically blooming, just becoming a man basically,” his cousin Leonarda Flores, 27, told Fusion.
Luis S. Vielma, 22
Luis Vielma studied at Seminole State College of Florida and had been an employee at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
J.K. Rowling said Vielma had worked on a Harry Potter ride at Universal.
“I can’t stop crying,” the author wrote on Twitter.
Messages were left for Vielma on Universal Orlando Resort’s Facebook page, and Universal Orlando issued a statement on his death:
Universal Orlando statement on Luis Vielma, Harry Potter ride worker that died in #Orlando shooting. @jk_rowling pic.twitter.com/2SQkDIQbxs
— Tufayel Ahmed (@tufayel) June 13, 2016
A statement from Seminole State College revealed Vielma was an emergency medical services student. He was enrolled in a CPR class this summer and had already signed up for classes for the fall semester.
Kimberly Morris, 37
#RIP #OrlandoShooting KJ (Kimberly) Morris, 37, a bouncer at Pulse much beloved by friends https://t.co/nAvv7fcKo3 pic.twitter.com/XJcR2Czprz
— Katie Zavadski (@katiezavadski) June 13, 2016
Kimberly "KJ" Morris was a bouncer at Pulse, according to The Daily Beast's Katie Zavadski.
Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30
It's has been confirmed that 30-year-old Eddie Justice is dead #Orlando #PulseNightclub pic.twitter.com/uLwf7oMhuo
— Yukio Strachan (@boldandworthy) June 13, 2016
Eddie Justice sent a text message to his mom at 2 a.m. on Sunday. “Mommy I love you,” he wrote. “In club they shooting.”
Mina Justice, who’d been fast asleep when she received her son’s first text, told the AP that she immediately tried calling her son, but got no response. A few seconds later, he sent her a text message again to say that he was trapped in a Pulse restroom.
“Call police,” he typed. A minute later: “I’m gonna die.”
She called 911 and the dispatcher asked her to stay on the line. At 2:39 a.m., Justice texted again. “He’s coming,” he wrote.
“He’s in the bathroom with us,” Justice said in a text a few minutes later. “He’s a terror.”
That was one of the last texts his mom received.
Justice was an accountant who “liked to eat and work out” and to “make everyone laugh,” his mom recalled.
Anthony Luis Laureano Disla, 25
Anthony Laureano had posted a message on Facebook on Saturday night saying “he was off to Pulse for a night of fun and dancing with his roommates,” according to the Orlando Sentinel.
That was the last time his family heard from him.
His cousin Ana Figueroa told the newspaper that both the roommates had been shot. One was in critical condition, she said, while the other was in stable condition.
Laureano lived in Orlando but identified his hometown as San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to his Facebook page.
A relative named Lucas Daniel Acosta D'oleo shared a photograph of Laureano on social media on Sunday, asking for prayers.
Amanda Alvear, 25
Amanda Alvear, an aspiring nurse, had been using Snapchat to document her night at Pulse when the shooting began. Her videos began normally: loud, pulsing music and dancing bodies, people raising drinks to the camera, big grins on their faces.
But the last video she posted was different. It was a close-up of Alvear’s face, her brows furrowed in worry, as a quick succession of loud gunshots rung out in the background.
Brian Alvear said his sister had been at the club with her friend Mercedez Flores, who was also confirmed dead.
He told The Ledger that his sister had taken refuge in a restroom at Pulse during the rampage.
“Fuck today, goodnight,” he wrote on Facebook early Monday, shortly after confirming Alvear's death.
Earlier, he thanked friends and people on social media for their support.
“I can't explain how loved my family feels right now in these trying times,” he wrote.
Mercedez Marisol Flores, 26
Mercedez Flores had lived in Davenport, Florida, but was originally from Queens, New York, according to her Facebook page.
The 26-year-old, who worked at Target, had gone to Pulse with her friend Amanda Alvear.
“We did everything together,” Flores’ friend Josean Garcia wrote on Facebook early Monday. “I love you sis.”
Martin Benitez Torres, 33
Martin Benitez was at Pulse with his partner on Saturday night, according to his friend Jc Cappas.
“I will always love you,” Cappas wrote on Facebook. “Thank you for all the best moments.”
Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37
Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon was at Pulse with his partner, Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, who was also confirmed dead.
“Just heartbroken, devastated, broken and feeling like this is some awful nightmare from which one will awake," Wilson-Leon’s cousin, Siclaly M. Santiago-Leon, wrote on Facebook. "Please hug your loved ones tight. Stop this violence. This madness. Love one another.”
Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35
Jean Perez was at Pulse with his partner, Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon.
“Please keep praying for my family, so that the Lord gives us strength in this hard moment,” Kristal Zavala, Perez’s cousin, wrote on Facebook when confirming the news of Perez's death. “[Jean] you will forever be missed. Love you always.”
Shane Evan Tomlinson, 33
Shane Tomlinson
Shane Tomlinson was the lead singer of a music group.
Shane Tomlinson was the lead singer of an Orlando-based musical group named Frequency Band, according to his Facebook page.
Tomlinson graduated from East Carolina University in 2003, college officials told WNCT-TV.
Franky Jimmy De Jesus Velazquez, 50
Jimmy De Jesus via Facebook/Reuters
Jimmy De Jesus worked as a visual merchandiser for Forever 21.
Known as Jimmy De Jesus to friends and family, the 50-year-old worked for Forever 21 as a visual merchandiser and lived in Orlando, according to his Facebook account.
De Jesus hailed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and had studied at the Interamerican University on the island.
Cory James Connell, 21
Cory Connell studied sports journalism and broadcasting at Valencia Community College.
Cory Connell was at Pulse with his girlfriend, Paula Blanco, who was shot in the arm, The Wall Street Journal reported.
As the gunman opened fire, Connell pushed Blanco and one of her friends behind a couch, according to a friend of his who spoke with Blanco.
“He loved helping people,” said Chris Richards, who’d been friends with Connell since their second year of high school. “He was one of the most caring and hardworking people I’ve ever known.”
HIs brother Ryan Connell wrote that he was "the superhero of our family" and "a family man through and through" after announcing Connell's death on Facebook.
Friends responded with an outpouring of praise, saying that Connell was "nice to everyone he came across" and "always had a positive attitude."
Connell studied sports journalism and broadcasting at Valencia College in Orlando while working full time at a Publix. In the fall, however, he planned to begin training as an emergency medical technician and, eventually, a fireman, Richards told HuffPost.
“You would have been a great firefighter,” Richards wrote on Facebook.
Deonka Deidra Drayton, 32
Deonka Drayton grew up near Eastover, South Carolina, but moved to Orlando several years ago, South Carolina's WLTX reports. Drayton's friends called her "Dee Dee," according to The Guardian. A woman who identified herself as Drayton's aunt posted on Facebook that Drayton was at work at the time of the shooting.
Jason Benjamin Josaphat, 19
Jason Josaphat
Jason Josaphat called his mother from the nightclub after the shooting had started.
Jason Josaphat called his mother from Pulse after the shooting began, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
His relatives told the newspaper that he’d begun studying computer science at Valencia Community College in Orlando and was passionate about photography.
Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, 25
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Jonathan Camuy worked for the Telemundo show "La Voz Kids."
Jonathan Camuy worked for the television program “La Voz Kids,” which airs on Telemundo and is produced in Florida. He worked with the network in his native Puerto Rico, according to a statement from NBC/Universal Telemundo Enterprises Chairman Cesar Conde.
“He was a great assistant producer,” Conde’s statement said. “Jonathan will be missed dearly.”
Darryl Roman Burt II, 29
Darryl Burt lived in Jacksonville and worked as a financial aid officer at Keiser University, the Orlando Sentinel reports. He was a member of the Jacksonville Jaycees, a young professionals group, according to Shawn DeVries, who is president of the group.
"He was the type of person that was always willing to help," DeVries said. "If someone needed anything he'd usually just ask for the details, where, when and what are the deadlines."
The Jacksonville Jaycees posted a tribute to Burt on its Facebook page, noting the group plans to host a fundraiser to assist Burt's family.
Burt had previously worked as a manager at McDonald's, Jacksonville station WJXT reported.
Jerald Arthur Wright, 31
Jerry Wright
Jerry Wright worked at Walt Disney World, according to the Orlando Sentinel, and was at the nightclub to celebrate a friend’s birthday.
Friends on Facebook said that he worked in the Main Street section of the Magic Kingdom and had previously worked in Tomorrowland.
"Words can't describe the sadness I feel right now, that someone I knew, someone I worked with and called a friend was taken by this tragedy here in Orlando, Florida,” Scott Dickison said on Facebook.
Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25
Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez grew up in Puerto Rico and moved to Florida a few years ago, the Orlando Sentinel reports. He studied health care management at Ana G. Mendez University and was a sales associate for a Speedway convenience store, according to his Facebook page.
“This is news you just don't want to wake up to, but it has been confirmed that our cousin was victim of this shooting,” Maribel Silva wrote on Facebook.
Enrique Rios Jr., 25
Enrique Rios was visiting Florida for a friend's birthday.
Enrique Rios lived in Brooklyn, New York, but had traveled to Florida for a friend’s birthday, according to News 12.
Rios was a social worker and regularly attended the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Friends and family shared messages on Facebook that showed he was a deeply spiritual person.
“He had a love in God that was phenomenal,” Bishop William Whitaker told AM New York.
Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21
A recent immigrant to the United States from Cuba, Barrios Martinez lived with his father in the Orlando area and is one of the shooting's youngest victims.
According to Café Fuerte, a Miami news website that focuses on Cuban affairs, Martinez's mother still lives in Cuba and is in the process of obtaining a visa to attend her son's funeral.
Martinez's cousin, Alvaro Alvarez, told Café Fuerte the family is full of "rage and anguish" over the death, adding that his cousin and all those at the club have a right to "live without apology."
Miguel Angel Honorato, 30
Miguel Angel Honorato was a father of three who lived in the city of Apopka, about 30 minutes from Orlando. He had gone to Pulse with some friends, his brother Jose Honorato said.
Messages of condolences began pouring in Monday on Jose's Facebook page as news spread that his brother was one of the victims of the attack.
On Monday, Jose posted a photo of his brother, writing: "come home bro im waiting for you."
Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32
Joel Rayon Paniagua, a lover of dance, was meeting friends at Pulse to do just that, his close friend Lorena Barragon told the Orlando Sentinel.
"He was the best," Barragan said. "He was loyal. He was always trying to do stuff to make you feel better.
Juan Chevez-Martinez, 25
Juan Chevez-Martinez was a housekeeping supervisor with ADPC Services, the Orlando Sentinel reported, and was remembered by his coworkers as a "hard worker" who was "extremely dedicated" and "extremely friendly."
He went to Pulse for a "carefree night," a family friend told Fox 13.
Luis Daniel Conde, 39
Luis Daniel Conde ran a beauty salon in Kissimmee, Florida, with Juan Pablo Rivera Valasquez, who also was killed. They had gone to the same high school in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
"They loved people. They lived to help people," Irene Rivera, a patron of the salon, told the paper.
The pair had been business partners for more than a decade, and were "exceptional people," Conde's sister told the Tampa Bay Times.
Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37
Juan P. Rivera Velazquez was a hairstylist and ran a beauty salon in Kissimmee with Luis Daniel Conde, who also died in the shooting. They had been at the club celebrating a friend's birthday.
"They were my good mentors. They had great careers," Luis Ruiz, a friend of the couple, told the Tampa Bay Times. "They weren’t just the type who only went out, only went to clubs. They were getting degrees.”
The salon donated free services to those who had been victims of domestic violence, one customer told the Orlando Sentinel. "We lost good individuals who would have contributed more to this world," she said.
Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40
Javier "Javi" Jorge-Reyes, originally from Puerto Rico, was described by friends as "very humble," "a lovely friend" and "always positive," according to the Orlando Sentinel.
He worked in sales at a Gucci store and friends said he was "proud to be Latino" and liked to go out.
Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25
A leasing agent in Orlando, Leroy Fernandez was at Pulse with his partner Xavier Serrano, who also died in the shooting.
Fernandez was a performer who always "filled our offices with music," friend Yolanda Quinones-Perez told the Orlando Sentinel.
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35
Xavier Serrano, also known by his stage name Eman Valentino, was a dancer and choreographer.
“Xavier... I dunno what to even say... My heart is completely broken,” wrote friend Cherilyn Matthews on Facebook. “You will take a piece of my heart with you.”
Tevin Eugene Crosby, 25
Tevin Crosby owned a marketing firm in Michigan and had flown to Orlando after a visit with family. At his North Carolina high school, from which he graduated in 2010, he was hailed as an "unsung hero" with "integrity and determination," according to a profile in the Charlotte Observer.
Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, 49
Brenda Marquez McCool, a single mother of 11, was at Pulse with one of her sons. She fought cancer twice and was "the sweetest, lovingest person in the world," daughter Khalisha Pressley told NBC News.
In a post on Facebook, actor Wilson Cruz called her a "fighter" and a "fierce advocate for her LGBT family."
McCool's son, 21-year-old Isaiah Henderson, was gay and the pair often went to dance at the nightclub. He survived the attack.
Jean C. Nives Rodriguez, 27
Jean C. Nives Rodriguez, originally from Puerto Rico, was a general manager at a check-cashing store, the New York Daily News reports.
"He wanted to be the best at what he did, and he would work very hard to achieve that," a friend wrote in his obituary. "So if he had to put in the long hours to get it right, he'd do it. If he had to stay to work a double [shift], he did it. That's why whatever job he went to, he became a manager."
Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33
Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala worked as a biologics assistant at a blood bank in Orlando, according to People. A coworker remembered him as a "very, very vibrant person ... dedicated to his work." He had recently been promoted to a supervisor.
Friends describe him as "a little sassy," but "always funny [and] always smiling." They told the Orlando Sentinel that Ayala loved to dance and was at Pulse for Latin Night.
Yilmary Rodriguez Sulivan, 24
Yilmary Rodriguez Sulivan, known to friends and family as Mary, was originally from Puerto Rico.
She was out at Pulse with friends and her husband, race car driver Juan Borges, who survived the attack. Borges described her as "happy all the time" and "crazy about her kids" in an interview with the Orlando Sentinel.
She leaves behind two children, including a 3-month-old son, according to an obituary.
Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28
Angel L. Candelario-Padro had moved to Orlando in March for "a fresh start," according to The New York Times. He had just gotten a new job as a technician at the Florida Retina Institute and had worked as a nurse technician and Zumba instructor.
"He walked into the room and you just lit up," a former supervisor said. "We’re trying to remember him as this lively person."
Frank Hernandez, 27
Frank Hernandez, who went by Frank Escalante, had moved to Orlando "to make a better future for himself," his best friend wrote on a GoFundMe page. "Frank ... was just an incredible person inside and out," Linda Garza wrote.
He worked at a Calvin Klein store in Orlando and was at Pulse with his boyfriend.
Paul Terrell Henry, 41
Paul Terrell Henry, a Chicago native, had two daughters and loved music, according to a profile by The New York Times. His boyfriend described him as having “a loving spirit,” whose priority was to "make sure his kids were taken care of."
A former coworker at a Orange Lake Resorts told the Orlando Sentinel "he was the life of the call center."
"He always would make sure he would say hello," Danielle Biggers said. "He just was over the top and made everybody smile."
Christopher Joseph SanFeliz, 24
Christopher Joseph SanFeliz's brother Junior remembered him as being "beloved by many" and a "rock through everything [the pair] went through" in a memorial posted to Facebook.
"My heart is completely broken," his brother wrote. "He was the light of my family and I know that he will continue to bless us and his light will be radiating down from a better place."
He worked at a JPMorgan Chase branch and lived in the Tampa area.
Akyra Monet Murray, 18
Rest in Peace to Akyra Murray '16, who was a victim in the mass shooting in Orlando. https://t.co/hdoJ6PXF9c pic.twitter.com/NDrjCWFJtO
— West Catholic Prep (@WCPrep) June 13, 2016
Akyra Monet Murray, the youngest victim of the shooting, was in Orlando with her family to celebrate her high school graduation, which took place last week in Philadelphia. She was an honors student and graduated third in her class.
She had plans to head to college on a full basketball scholarship.
Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25
Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, called Drake by friends and family, had flown into Orlando last Friday from his native Puerto Rico for a concert featuring Selena Gomez.
His Facebook page lists his profession as a dancer and actor.
Authorities also identified the above victims. We will post more information as it becomes available.
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Savannah (L) is embraced by her friend Ricky during a vigil to commemorate victims of a mass shooting at the Pulse gay night club in Orlando, Florida, U.S., June 12, 2016. Savannah said she lost a friend in the shooting.
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Trade tariffs take hold…
By Paul Lucas2018-08-08T13:50:00+01:00
In its second-quarter analyst call, Caterpillar confirmed that the USA’s decision to impose import tariffs on steel and other metals will have a real effect on its businesses and customers in the second half of 2018.
Joseph Creed, interim chief financial officer and vice president of Caterpillar’s finance services division, said: “Recently imposed tariffs had minimal impact in the [second] quarter but are expected to impact our second half material costs by approximately USD100 million to USD200 million. We also expect freight costs to remain elevated as we ramp production to meet higher demand.”
The USA-based manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives said its manufacturing costs for the quarter increased by roughly USD80 million compared to the same period of last year, largely driven by higher freight costs.
“That’s the result of several factors, including higher freight rates due to strained capacity in the trucking industry, less efficient freight loads, and expedited freight as we continue to ramp production to meet increased demand,” Creed explained.
Caterpillar’s ceo and director James Umpleby commented: “On the issue of trade, we urge government leaders to take actions to remove uncertainty. As a global manufacturer, Caterpillar has long advocated for free trade because it enhances global competitiveness and helps US manufacturers grow US jobs and exports.”
Caterpillar intends to offset the effects of trade tariffs and higher freight costs partly through ongoing cost discipline, but also by passing those costs on to customers in the form of mid-year price increases, Creed said.
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Tiny Racer Review (Switch)
Craaassshhhhh
How many of you played with toy cars when you were younger? Most of you? Okay, good. When you were playing with toy cars, did you ever crash them into each other or throw them around (perhaps not literally) just because you could? Maybe make a few explosion noises while doing so? It was fun, right? And it would probably still be kind of fun if you did it today if you were being honest with yourself. You would think that, then, that a racing game modeled after that—a game, like, say, Tiny Racer—would also be fun. And if you did, then you would be wrong.
Tiny Racer isn’t the equivalent of you having a grand ol’ time driving your toy cars into one another as it the equivalent of you trying to race said cars down a toy track, only for your little brother to run in, yell “mom said it’s my turn,” despite it not actually being his turn, and start picking the cars on your track and chucking them at each other. It’s frustrating, unfair, and it’s really not something that you want to deal with.
Race, Race, All Over the Place
At least the AI’s kind of dumb.
Tiny Racer is a very simple arcade racer, with even simpler controls. There’s a button to go forward, a button to go backward, and a button to reset your position if you fall or get stuck (which I ended up using more times than I probably should have needed to)— that’s it. No drifting, no fancy tricks, no whacky items to use. As someone who doesn’t exactly consider themselves an expert in racing games, I can honestly say that I didn’t mind this too much. There’s something appealing about a racing game being so bare-bones. It’s the kind of experience that really pushes you to do your best, and ensures that you don’t have anything to blame if you lose. …That is, until I realized that there was something that I could blame for my losses.
Tiny Racer truly is a game about racing toy cars—and I’m not saying that just because of the way it looks. True to their real-life counterparts, each of these cars (or busses) weigh next to nothing. This means that if you run into something or someone, you have the chance to get knocked a fair distance away. Once again, this on its own isn’t a bad thing. If implemented properly, this could actually be pretty cool. But nothing about the way it’s implemented in Tiny Racer is proper. Almost every time I hit a car, I would go careening away from them—usually in a random direction that would either send me spiraling off of a cliff or get me stuck inside of a wall or barricade. It’s awful.
Hey, uh, could you stop getting so close?
At this point, you might be saying, “well, you can’t go flying off of the track if you don’t get hit.” And I would agree with you, there, if it weren’t for one thing; the fact that this game, without a doubt, is always out to get you. Whether you’re to the front, the side, or behind an opponent, they seem to always know where you are; and they want nothing more than to make contact with you. Now, you might think that this is an entirely bad idea; after all, they would get knocked around, too, right? Well, no. Not necessarily. While opponents do still get knocked around some, AI-controlled cars seem to be blessed with the gift of extra weight as soon as they start trying to go after you (and, no, the game doesn’t say anything about the cars being different from one another)—a fact which usually results in you getting knocked around so badly that you end up several places behind where you just were. And, to top it all of, you always start in last place, meaning that, unless you purposefully slow down, you’re going to get caught up in a bumpy traffic jam of a mess that will leave you hopelessly behind your opponents with little chance to claim the top spot from the very get-go.
Careless Cartography
This happened to me during every single lap. Also, never pick the bus.
The courses, while not entirely as egregious as the racing mechanics themselves, are also not great. Part of this is due to how banal they come across as. I literally spent the first several tournaments wondering whether I was actually racing on an entirely new set of courses, or if some of them were just being recycled over and over again. Normally in order to answer a question like this, you would refer to the mini-map. But Tiny Racer has no mini-map. It’s very annoying; and I haven’t even finished explaining why.
Tiny Racer seems to have a thing for hilly race tracks. That’s fine, racing on hills can be fun. But what’s not fun is when the bottom of a hilly section unexpectedly veers off into an unexpected direction, and you have very little time to adjust accordingly because you have no mini-map to help guide you. It’s bad, and I’m not even sure that my explanation has done it justice. I can’t tell you how many times I accidentally went the wrong way after driving up and down a hilly section, but I can tell you that it was more times than I’ve ever done in every Mario Kart game combined—and I’ve played through every single one of them. Also, there were times when I would literally “hit” nothing and go flying off-course. Like… what?
Spinning Your Wheels
Tiny Racer has a cool concept, but its execution is anything but. And, based on the fact that the official trailer linked above has almost as many dislikes as likes (as of the posting of this review) with the comment section turned off, I think that IceTorch Interactive knows it, too. This game very much places like some kind of incomplete proof of concept, and, unless the devs release one heck of a 2.0 patch, I’d only advise this game to people who are both desperate for an arcade racer on the Switch and have low standards.
Final Verdict: 2/5
Available on: Nintendo Switch (Reviewed); Publisher: IceTorch Interactive Developer: IceTorch Interactive; Players: 1 – 2; Released: July 31, 2020; ESRB: E for Everyone; MSRP: $9.99
Full disclosure: A review code was provided by the publisher.
Tagged IceTorch Interactivenintendo switchTiny Racer
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Starting out with nothing more than a Game Boy and a copy of Donkey Kong Land, Kenny has happily been gaming for almost his entire life. Easily-excitable and a bit on the chatty side, Kenny has always been eager to share gaming-related thoughts, opinions, and news with others and has been doing so on Hey Poor Player since 2014 and has previously worked with both PKMNcast and SCATcast. Although his taste in gaming spreads across a wide number of companies and consoles, Kenny holds a particular fondness for Nintendo handheld consoles. He is also very proud of his amiibo collection. You can also find him on Twitter @SuperBayleef talking about video games and general nonsense. Some of his favorite games include Tetris Attack, Pokémon Black Version 2, The World Ends With You, Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, Yo-kai Watch, Donkey Kong Country 2, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Kirby's Dreamland 3, Mega Man X, and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (among many others).
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Kit houses you'll love to assemble
press profile homify 28. Сентябрь 2015 11:00
Cоздана: 24. Сентябрь 2015
Once totally unheard of, kit houses are now really coming into their own and making a stand in the world of architecture. A far cry from the former days of pre-fabricated, flimsy buildings that were made from unattractive materials, the modern incarnation of 'homes in a box' are sleek, elegant and undeniably modern and paving the way for easier construction processes, value for money solutions and bespoke builds on a budget.
Take a look at these kit houses and see if we can change any preconceptions you might have. Who knows, afterwards, you may be ordering your next home online!
Small space, big dreams
With just 51 square meters of interior space, this is not one of the biggest kit houses in the world, but it is an eco one! Put together in just 10 days and without the assistance of any cranes or large machinery, this amazing prefab home, from the team at DMP Arquitectura, heralds a new era of affordable, sustainable housing. The use of natural materials helps to blend this stunning home into its surroundings and though it is not large, its overall impact cannot be underestimated. Small but perfectly formed and all without harming the environment. Perfect!
HUF HAUS GmbH u. Co. KG
If you didn't know that this was an Ideabook about kit houses, we don't think this picture would give you any clues. An utterly incredible building, this house looks as though it has been meticulously planned and built over an extended period of time, but it was erected in just a few days. With a client giving an exact brief, kit house companies are able to create entire houses on site, ensuring total compliance and tight tolerances, which makes for an easy and straightforward install. Just spectacular, this innovation is amazing and if the results can already look like this, we can't wait to see how it develops in the future!
Flat and fabulous
Boutique Modern Ltd
Kit houses can bring to mind children's toys, like Lego, but in reality, they are fully functioning, beautiful and utterly practical buildings that have been created in a simple and accessible way. If you stop to think about it, it all makes a lot of sense. Building a house is an expensive venture, but if panels could be made off site, to a precise specification, then transported and erected within a day, doesn't that sound a lot simpler, cleaner and more efficient? When kit houses can look as stunning as this example, we know we have no prejudice and a big desire to get on a waiting list!
Bongers Architecten
Kit houses. It's a phrase that really can evoke such negative images, like flimsy mobile homes of the past and polystyrene wall panels that don't retain heat, but open your minds and cast aside those outdated images! Does this example look in the least bit flimsy or unfinished? No! Not only does it look as solid as any other home, it looks warm and cosy to boot and will have been erected in a fraction of the time that it takes to build a standard bricks and mortar property. The dark materials used maintain the high end, bespoke image as well, which not only adds perceived value but frankly, is making us grey with envy.
Industrial installation
Vipp Shelter
This may be the first example that potentially looks as though it has been made off site and assembled later. Kit houses are as individual as the people that commission them, so this incredibly industrial piece, while certainly not to everyone's taste, will have been the perfect creation for the client. Dark and foreboding, the glazing helps to camouflage the house in the surroundings, by reflecting the trees and though breathtakingly simple in appearance, the design of this building must have been complicated and entrusted to an extremely talented team.
Terrific textures
In order to negate the notion of 'Lego' homes, kit houses will often feature interesting textures, materials and styling and what we love about this example is the use of wooden slatting on the exterior. A fantastically space-age, rectangular building, had the exterior panels all been solid, it could have looked a little too simplistic, even monolithic, but by adding slats and large square panels of glazing, in what we assume to be the living room, the facade is transformed into a super sleek and modern building. We would love to watch a home such as this being built, just to appreciate the speed and expertise of the construction team!
Perfectly placed
Accessible House
Hebridean Homes
When a home looks so perfectly in place where it stands, it can be hard to accept that it is a new addition and not a steadfast part of the landscape. That is what has happened in this example, whereby a building has been given so much consideration and thought that it almost appears to blend seamlessly into the background. The slate grey matches the mountains, while the wood plays off living trees and the bright white meets the sky with little hesitation. It's incredible to think that kit houses such as this can be built in a factory, thousands of miles away, by a team that has never seen the intended plot and yet still look so perfect.
Clever cladding
We had to take a second look at this house, just to make sure it was built from a kit, but sure enough, it was. We were thrown by the use of honey cladding and contrasting white render, which almost suggests the property has been built and finished on site from the point of inception and yet each separate element was designed and made in one location, then transported, erected and finished in another. Kit houses are making more and more sense, as they are entirely customisable, often reasonably priced and built with such precision that nothing is lost. Amazing!
Drop down and move in
NOEM
We adore this house, in particular because it looks as though it has been flown in by aliens, dropped into place and just moved in to. The perfect combination of style, elegance and practicality, this could be the face of kit houses for a new generation. With every panel, facet and element all fitting together without a problem, the overall effect is one that is not just eye-catching, but inspiring and encourages us to push the boundaries of what is possible in architecture.
Thomas Pscherer Architekt
Don't be fooled into thinking that kit houses are a way to cut corners, hurry a build or save money; they can be as time consuming, expensive and labour intensive as you wish them to be! If anything, finishes are superior in kit houses, as they need to fit perfectly on the first try and look exactly as the client wants, without manipulation or compromise. The cladding on this example is the ideal way to demonstrate what we mean. There are no missing edges, no imprecise elements and no pieces that look inferior but have been included anyway. Simply put, it's been perfectly engineered!
For more innovative building inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: Alternative living: Eco-houses.
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(QUEST) 15141 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, California, 90603-2158 :: 3.57 Miles
(LABCORP) 1135 S. Sunset Ave. Ste 403, West Covina, California, 91790 :: 5.3 Miles
(LABCORP) 433 N. 4th Street Suite 201, Montebello, California, 90640 :: 5.96 Miles
(LABCORP) 420 W. Rowland Street, Covina, California, 91722 :: 8 Miles
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(LABCORP) 11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 408, Downey, California, 90241 :: 8.7 Miles
(LABCORP) 622 W. Duarte Rd. Suite 303, Arcadia, California, 91007 :: 9.12 Miles
(LABCORP) 330 W. Las Tunas Dr. Ste 2, San Gabriel, California, 91776 :: 9.22 Miles
(QUEST) 416 W Lastunas Dr, San Gabriel, California, 91776-1236 :: 9.24 Miles
(QUEST) 554 E San Bernardino Rd, Covina, California, 91723-1748 :: 9.29 Miles
(LABCORP) 301 W. Huntington Dr. Ste 404, Arcadia, California, 91007 :: 9.64 Miles
(LABCORP) 1335 Cypress Ave. Suite 101, San Dimas, California, 91773 :: 11.6 Miles
(LABCORP) 210 S. Grand Ave. Suite 324, Glendora, California, 91741 :: 11.8 Miles
(LABCORP) 555 W. Compton Blvd. Suite 201, Compton, California, 90220 :: 15.18 Miles
(LABCORP) 1900 Royalty Drive Suite 230, Pomona, California, 91767 :: 15.5 Miles
(LABCORP) 1661 Golden Rain Rd, Seal Beach, California, 90740 :: 16.9 Miles
(QUEST) 1310 W Stewart Dr, Orange, California, 92868-3838 :: 16.9 Miles
(LABCORP) 1510 S Central Ave. Ste 520, Glendale, California, 91204 :: 17.15 Miles
(LABCORP) 2690 Pacific Ave. Suite 330, Long Beach, California, 90806 :: 17.4 Miles
(LABCORP) 15064 Moran Street, Westminster, California, 92683 :: 17.8 Miles
(QUEST) 9900 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, California, 92708-5153 :: 20.8 Miles
(LABCORP) 11633 Hawthorne Blvd 215, Hawthorne, California, 90250 :: 20.82 Miles
(LABCORP) 8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 401, Los Angeles, California, 90048 :: 22.5 Miles
(LABCORP) 4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 240, Torrance, California, 90503 :: 23.4 Miles
(LABCORP) 4870 Barranca Pkwy. Ste 290, Irvine, California, 92604 :: 25.27 Miles
(LABCORP) 10921 Wilshire Blve. Suite 701, Los Angeles, California, 90024 :: 25.8 Miles
(LABCORP) 320 Superior Ave. Ste 150, Newport Beach, California, 92663 :: 26.1 Miles
(QUEST) 118 W 9th St, Corona, California, 92882-3320 :: 26.3 Miles
(LABCORP) 400 Newport Center Dr Ste 202, Newport Beach, California, 92660 :: 27.64 Miles
(LABCORP) 23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 230, Laguna Hills, California, 92653 :: 31.67 Miles
(LABCORP) 23961 Calle De La Magdalena St, Laguna Hills, California, 92653 :: 31.67 Miles
(LABCORP) 14901 Rinaldi St. Suite 204, Mission Hills, California, 91345 :: 32.5 Miles
(LABCORP) 18399 Ventura Blvd. Suite 17, Tarzana, California, 91356 :: 32.65 Miles
(QUEST) 18250 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, California, 91325-4265 :: 34 Miles
(LABCORP) 6927 Brockton Ave Ste 1b, Riverside, California, 92506 :: 34.73 Miles
(LABCORP) 7301 Medical Center Dr Ste 304, West Hills, California, 91307 :: 38.66 Miles
(LABCORP) 7320 Woodlake Ave. Suite 210, Canoga Park, California, 91307 :: 38.72 Miles
(LABCORP) 23206 Lyons Ave Ste 109, Newhall, California, 91321 :: 40.4 Miles
(LABCORP) 12712 Heacock St. Ste 7, Moreno Valley, California, 92553 :: 43.57 Miles
(LABCORP) 27420 Tourney Rd. Suite 140, Valencia, California, 91355 :: 44.03 Miles
(LABCORP) 255 Terracina Blvd Ste 106, Redlands, California, 92373 :: 45.57 Miles
(LABCORP) 31571 Canyon Estates Dr Ste101, Lake Elsinore, California, 92532 :: 46.24 Miles
(LABCORP) 126 Avocado Ave. Ste 105, Perris, California, 92571 :: 46.35 Miles
(QUEST) 32251 Mission Trl, Lake Elsinore, California, 92530-4536 :: 46.81 Miles
(LABCORP) 2655 First St. Suite 340, Simi Valley, California, 93065 :: 48.7 Miles
(LABCORP) 44725 10th St West Suite 240, Lancaster, California, 93534 :: 48.8 Miles
(LABCORP) 17450 Main St. Suite C, Hesperia, California, 92345 :: 50.21 Miles
(LABCORP) 29798 Haun Rd Ste 102, Menifee, California, 92586 :: 52.05 Miles
(LABCORP) 12332 Hesperia Rd. Suite B, Victorville, California, 92395 :: 52.09 Miles
(LABCORP) 12332 Hesperia Rd Suite B, Victorville, California, 92395 :: 52.09 Miles
(QUEST) 12370 Hesperia Rd, Victorville, California, 92395-4787 :: 52.12 Miles
(LABCORP) 36320 Inland Valley Dr Ste 103, Wildomar, California, 92595 :: 52.13 Miles
(LABCORP) 12677 Hesperia Rd. Suite 170a, Victorville, California, 92395 :: 52.47 Miles
(LABCORP) 19341 Bear Valley Rd Ste 102, Apple Valley, California, 92308 :: 54.17 Miles
(LABCORP) 34845 Yucaipa Bl. Ste B, Yucaipa, California, 92399 :: 54.77 Miles
(LABCORP) 25405 Hancock Ave. Suite 107, Murrieta, California, 92562 :: 55.85 Miles
(LABCORP) 25405 Hancock Ave Ste 107, Murrieta, California, 92562 :: 55.85 Miles
(LABCORP) 16008 Kamana Dr. Suite 201, Apple Valley, California, 92307 :: 55.95 Miles
(LABCORP) 18522 Us Highway 18 Ste 104, Apple Valley, California, 92307 :: 56.31 Miles
(LABCORP) 10420 Beaumont Ave. Suite G, Cherry Valley, California, 92223 :: 58.65 Miles
(QUEST) 27699 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, California, 92590-2696 :: 58.77 Miles
(LABCORP) 27699 Jefferson Ave Ste 209, Temecula, California, 92590 :: 58.77 Miles
(LABCORP) 587 E. Elder Street, Fallbrook, California, 92028 :: 60.99 Miles
(LABCORP) 850 E. Latham Ave. Ste Cd, Hemet, California, 92544 :: 61.91 Miles
(LABCORP) 975 St. John Place, Hemet, California, 92543 :: 62.02 Miles
(LABCORP) 31150 Temecula Parkway Ste 201, Temecula, California, 92592 :: 62.14 Miles
(LABCORP) 31493 Rancho Pueblo Rd Ste 104, Temecula, California, 92592 :: 62.5 Miles
(QUEST) 477 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, California, 92024-1353 :: 77.8 Miles
(LABCORP) 574 E. Virginia Way, Barstow, California, 92311 :: 82.95 Miles
(QUEST) 309 E Mountain View St, Barstow, California, 92311-2814 :: 83.1 Miles
(LABCORP) 1100 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 207, Palm Springs, California, 92262 :: 84.09 Miles
(LABCORP) 555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 3e, Palm Springs, California, 92262 :: 84.28 Miles
(LABCORP) 555 E. Tachevah Dr. Suite 3e, Palm Springs, California, 92262 :: 84.28 Miles
(QUEST) 555 E Tachevah Dr, Palm Springs, California, 92262-5750 :: 84.31 Miles
(LABCORP) 1695 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, California, 92262 :: 85.01 Miles
(LABCORP) 15721f Bernardo Heights Pkwy, San Diego, California, 92128 :: 87.69 Miles
(QUEST) 57370 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, California, 92284-2900 :: 91.26 Miles
(LABCORP) 57725 29 Palms Hwy Ste 110, Yucca Valley, California, 92284 :: 91.77 Miles
(LABCORP) 35400 Bob Hope Dr. Ste 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270 :: 92.58 Miles
(LABCORP) 72780 Country Club Drive 303c, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270 :: 93.7 Miles
(LABCORP) 3737 Moraga Ave. Suite A204, San Diego, California, 92117 :: 94 Miles
(LABCORP) 73345 Highway 111 Suite 204b, Palm Desert, California, 92260 :: 94.61 Miles
(LABCORP) 41120 Washington St Ste 105, Bermuda Dunes, California, 92203 :: 98.84 Miles
(LABCORP) 79180 Corporate Center Dr 104, La Quinta, California, 92253 :: 100.5 Miles
(QUEST) 5103 Garfield St, La Mesa, California, 91941-5103 :: 102.4 Miles
(LABCORP) 6425 Lynch Canyon Drive, Lake Isabella, California, 93240 :: 115.39 Miles
(LABCORP) 1206 High Street, Delano, California, 93215 :: 141.33 Miles
(LABCORP) 560 W. Putnam Ave. Suite 1, Porterville, California, 93257 :: 154.38 Miles
(LABCORP) 1542 West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420 :: 167.45 Miles
(QUEST) 919 N Blackstone St, Tulare, California, 93274-7377 :: 170.9 Miles
(QUEST) 131 S Tamarack St, Visalia, California, 93291-6163 :: 178.06 Miles
(QUEST) 450 Kings County Dr, Hanford, California, 93230-5951 :: 186.5 Miles
(LABCORP) 1350 O Street Suite 101, Fresno, California, 93721 :: 214.5 Miles
(QUEST) 177 S Madera Ave, Kerman, California, 93630-1101 :: 221.6 Miles
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Information about Lancaster California
The city of Lancaster is a fairly large city that is located in the northern portion of Los Angeles County. Lancaster is located immediately north of Palmdale, California, and the two cities occupy a space known as the Antelope Valley. The Antelope Valley is geographically isolated from both Metro Los Angeles and the San Joaquin Valley by mountain ranges.
Though only incorporated in the year 1977, Lancaster has experienced tremendous growth, and now has a population well over 150,000 people. Lancaster has a unique economy, driven by a combination of Defense Contractors and Green Technology. BAE, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing all have extensive operations in Lancaster. Edwards Air Fore Base is located a short drive northeast of the city, which also contributes heavily to Lancaster's presence as a defense-oriented municipality.
Things to do in Lancaster California
Lancaster has a variety of annual events that cater to the local and regional community. By far, Lancaster is most well-known for the California Poppy Festival, which commemorates the beauty of springtime. The poppy is the official flower of California, and one of the largest Poppy Farms in the state is located very close to Lancaster. Lancaster is also centrally located in the vicinity of a number of fantastic outdoor spaces, such as Castaic Lake State Park, Butte Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Saddleback Butte State Park, and Alpine Butte Wildlife Sanctuary.
One of the most unique aspects of Lancaster is the Civic Musical Road, a stretch of road with rumble strips which, when driven over by a vehicle, play a segment of the William Tell Overture.
Lancaster California Suburbs and Neighborhoods
Aside from Palmdale, there are many other communities in the Antelope Valley, including Quartz Hill, Antelope Acres, Fairmont, Redman, Rosamond, Del Sur, and Willow Springs. Among the neighborhoods of Lancaster are Sodona, Dorado Skies, Amethyst, Cooperstown, Corinthian Court, West Oaks, Tahoe Way, Heirloom Rose, and Providence Ranch.
Lancaster is a charter city in northern Los Angeles County, in the high desert, near the Kern County line. Lancaster currently ranks as the 30th largest city in California, and the 148th largest city in the United States. Lancaster is the principal city within the Antelope Valley. It is listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best places to retire in the US. Lancaster is located approximately 70 miles (110 km) north (by road travel) of downtown Los Angeles in Southern California's Antelope Valley. It is separated from the Los Angeles Basin by the San Gabriel Mountain Range to the south and from Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley by the Tehachapi Mountain Range to the north. The population of Lancaster has grown from 37,000 residents at the time of incorporation in 1977, to 156,633 people as of the 2010 census, which makes it the largest city on the California side of the Mojave Desert. According to the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance report of 2009 the Palmdale / Lancaster, CA Urbanized Area (a US Census Bureau defined term) has a population of 483,998.
Long before white settlers arrived, Lancaster was originally home to the Piute Indians. Lancaster-which today calls itself "the heart of the Antelope Valley"-owes its birth to the Southern Pacific Railroad. In the summer of 1876 the railroad laid track through the town's future location and by September had completed a railroad line through the Antelope Valley, linking San Francisco and Los Angeles. The origin of Lancaster's name is unclear, attributed variously to the surname of a railroad station clerk, the moniker given by railroad officials, and the former Pennsylvania home of settlers. Train service brought passengers through the whistlestop-turned-community, which with the help of promotional literature quickly attracted new settlers. The person credited with formally developing the town is Moses Langley Wicks, who in 1884 bought property from the railroad for $2.50 per acre, mapped out a town with streets and lots, and by September was advertising 160-acre tracts of land for $6 an acre. The following year, the Lancaster News started publication, making it the first weekly newspaper in the Antelope Valley. By 1890, Lancaster was bustling and booming, and thanks to ample rainfall farmers planted and sold thousands of acres of wheat and barley.
The town was devastated by the decade-long drought that began in 1894, killing businesses and driving cattle north, though fortunes improved somewhat in 1898 following the nearby discoveries of gold and borax, the latter to become a widespread industrial chemical and household cleaner. Thanks to the five-year construction of the 233-mile Los Angeles Aqueduct starting in 1908, Lancaster became a boom town by housing aqueduct workers. The 1912 completion of Antelope Valley Union High School allowed students from the growing region to study locally instead of moving to distant cities, and the school boasted the state's first dormitory system to accommodate students from outlying districts. For seven years starting in 1926, a young Judy Garland-then still Frances "Baby" Gumm-lived in Lancaster and honed her skills as a child singer, dancer, and entertainer before going on to become one of Lancaster's most famous residents. The community began a steady growth spurt in the 1930s, starting with construction of Muroc Air Force Base, frequent flight tests, and later space shuttle landings. Lancaster was controlled politically by Los Angeles County until 1977, when it was incorporated as a city. The origin of the city's name is uncertain, but it is presumed to be named after Lancaster, Pennsylvania, or, more likely, the original Lancaster in Lancashire, England. Born in the late 1800s as a prosperous community along the new Southern Pacific Railroad between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Lancaster, California has evolved from a farming community to a host city to one of the premier aviation research and development regions of the nation.
War Eagle Field is a former airfield located in the Mojave Desert, about 5-mile (8.0 km) west of Lancaster, California. It is currently used as a detention facility.
Polaris Flight Academy, which opened on the field's grounds on July 15, 1941, trained cadets for the Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force. (The school also used two auxiliary fields, Liberty Field and Victory Field.) The airfield had two hard-surfaced bituminous runways, one of 3,100' aligned NE/SW the other of 2,950' aligned E/W .
After the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor, the flight school began training cadets for the United States Army Air Forces on 28 July 1942, being operated by the Polaris Flight Academy as a contract basic flying school (phase 1). The primary trainer in use was the BT-13 Valiant.
In 1944, the flight school changed its name to Mira Loma Flight Academy. The airfield inactivated on 1 October 1945, and was declared surplus in 1946. Responsibility for it was given to the War Assets Administration. The land was bought by Los Angeles County. The airfield was converted to a detention facility, and it continues to be used for that purpose.
Many wartime buildings, including two still intact hangars are still in use On the roof of one of the hangars, the name "War Eagle" is still faintly perceptible. Flight operations continue at the airfield with a helicopter pad, used by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
The city has changed from a railroad water stop of the 19th century to a city with many residents and visitors.
The BLVD project was completed in 2010 and consists of Lancaster Blvd from 10th Street West to Sierra Highway. The multiple festivals have attracted huge crowds in the tens of thousands.
The Western Hotel (1886) is the oldest standing structure in the city of Lancaster, which was converted to a museum under the California Historic Site program in 1992.
Lancaster was the headquarters of the "Flat Earth Society" (now defunct) in the 1970s for over 3,000 members with anti-science filled, and outdated theories.
The city is also home to the Lancaster Aerospace Walk of Honor. Established in 1990 by the Lancaster City Council, the Aerospace Walk of Honor celebrates test pilots who were associated with Edwards Air Force Base. Recognition is awarded for distinguished aviation careers marked by significant and obvious achievements beyond one specific accomplishment. The sidewalk monuments are dedicated to a distinguished group of internationally known experimental test pilots. Five honorees are inducted each year in a special ceremony held in September.
Today, the city has over 600 acres (2.4 km2) of developed or planned parkland, including playground and picnic areas as well as tournament-level sports facilities at Big 8 Softball Complex and the Lancaster National Soccer Center. The Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, located in West Lancaster, is a facility dedicated to preserving the pristine beauty of the High Desert and educating residents about their environment through nature walks and educational programs at Woodland's unique Interpretive Center. Forrest Hull Park, located near the southern border of the city on its west side and across the street from Paraclete High School, is a popular dog park where local residents frequently gather to allow their dogs to play and exercise together.
In 1996, the city built Lancaster Municipal Stadium (now Clear Channel Stadium). It has been home to the Lancaster JetHawks, a California League Class A Advanced minor league baseball team, for the last fifteen years.
The Lancaster Performing Arts Center provides a varied array of fine arts from community theatre productions to classical music and various forms of dance. It also draws celebrity performers from across the country and around the world, including renowned singers, dancers and musicians of all genres as well as comedians and variety shows.
The city also has a skateboarding park, located on its east side. Skate UniverCity is associated with the local rideshop, Pharmacy Boardshops.
Lancaster has the only "musical road" in the country, and is one of three in the entire world. The Civic Musical Road sings the "William Tell Overture," also known as the theme to the 1950s television show The Lone Ranger. It was first put in by Honda for a television commercial. After noise and safety complaints, it was paved over two weeks later. After complaints in favor of the road, the musical road was reinstalled in a new location, at 30th Street West and Avenue G, near Fox Airport and Apollo County Park, completed October 17, 2008. While it plays the same song, it is now two miles (3 km) away from the nearest residence.
The overall intent of the Master Plan of Trails and Bikeways is to guide the planning and design of pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian facilities in a comprehensive manner throughout Lancaster. The City’s vision is to create a connected network of on-road and off-road trails and bikeway facilities to accommodate users of all ages and abilities including equestrians. When implemented, this network will provide linkages between residential areas, commercial centers, transportation hubs, employment centers, and recreational activities. The overarching, long-term of this Master Plan is to guide the development of a pleasant, safe, and convenient non-motorized transportation network that everyone in Lancaster can use.
The Master Plan of Trails and Bikeways has been a collaborative effort with a variety of community interest, from transportation, public health, law enforcement, people with disabilities, schools, public and community-based bicycling, walking, equestrian groups and general public. The Master Plan directly responds to citizen input from the General Planning process. The Master Plan is a comprehensive plan that will guide the design and development of pedestrian, bicycle and trail facilities that will encourage people to use healthy transportation modes in Lancaster.
Each spring, the California Poppy Festival draws upward of 60,000 guests to Lancaster City Park to celebrate springtime. The California Poppy Reserve, 20 miles (32 km) west of Lancaster, boasts one of California's most abundant crops of the state flower, and the Poppy Festival has become a popular event not only for Lancaster residents, but also for visitors from around the world. The California Poppy Festival began as an Earth Day celebration and has grown into an event with over 55 acres (220,000 m2) of activities and extensive wildflower information.
"Celebrate Downtown Lancaster", a street fair and farmers’ market, is held multiple times throughout the summer and features family-friendly activities, street musicians and a variety of specialty vendors.
In October 2009, the City launched the first annual Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix, a professional go-kart racing event, in downtown Lancaster. In October 2010, the event was held along the newly revitalized BLVD and expanded to 3 days of festivities, boasting an attendance of 35,000. The event is accompanied by a street festival, live music, and a car show.
In April of each year the "Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club" hosts its annual gem and mineral show. This show usually takes place the last weekend of April at the Lancaster High School grounds. This event usually draws many visitors and local residents as it is a unique opportunity to see rare rocks, gemstones, specimens and hand made goods such as cabochons, faceted stones and hand made jewelry.
The Lancaster JetHawks are a minor league baseball team of the California League located in Lancaster, California. The team is named for the city's association with the aerospace industry and plays its home games at Clear Channel Stadium. The Lancaster JetHawks are the Class A - Advanced affiliate of the Houston Astros.
The Los Angeles Slam is a team of the American Basketball Association which began play in 2008. The team relocated to Lancaster in 2011.
There are three elementary school districts in Lancaster: Eastside Union School District, Westside Union School District, and Lancaster School District.
The city has taken an active role in education through its Lancaster CARES after-school program created in collaboration with the Lancaster School District. CARES provides learning and enrichment activities as well as mentors and positive adult role models to give children the encouragement and personal attention essential to building future leaders.
The Antelope Valley Union High School District covers all high schools in Lancaster.
There are also several private schools in the city including Desert Christian School, Grace Lutheran Christian School and Paraclete High School, Antelope Valley Christian, Lancaster Baptist School, Pinecrest School, Sacred Heart School, Desert Montessori Academy,Antelope Valley Adventist School, Country Christian School, Bethel Christian School, and Desert Vineyard Christian School.
Lancaster is home to Antelope Valley College as well as a satellite campus of California State University, Bakersfield. In 2005, Charter College was opened. The city has spearheaded the development of the Lancaster University Center to provide local students with a chance to receive a first-rate education in engineering and technology. The $3.5 million reconstruction of Challenger Hall, located at the old Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, gave the new campus 13 classrooms, two of which are high tech distance learning rooms and 2 of which are lab classrooms, as well as office space. Through partnerships with local aerospace companies, and California State University, Bakersfield. Previously California State University, Fresno offered two Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical and mechanical engineering in association with the Lancaster University Center. However, CSUF began phasing out these programs in the Antelope Valley in 2010, ceasing course offerings at the end of the 2011 spring term. Beginning in fall 2011, California State University, Long Beach will now be offering Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical and mechanical engineering at the LUC, ensuring students in the Antelope Valley will receive a first-rate education without leaving the area.
Antelope Valley College is the oldest institution of higher learning in the Antelope Valley. It was founded in 1929 on the campus of Antelope Valley High School. In the mid 1950s, it moved to its current location.
California State University, Bakersfield-Antelope Valley (CSUB-AV) is located on the north side of the Antelope Valley College campus. Many bachelor and master degrees are offered on this campus.
In July 2009, University of Antelope Valley (UAV), a private university offering associate, bachelor, and master degrees as well as vocational programs, was launched.
Lancaster is also home to West Coast Baptist College, an unaccredited independent, fundamentalist Baptist Bible college offering graduate and undergraduate degrees in pastoral studies, evangelism, missions, church ministries, music, Christian education, youth ministry, and secretarial studies. West Coast opened in 1995, and now has about 950 students.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 94.5 square miles (245 km2), of which, 94.3 square miles (244 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (0.29%) is water. Lancaster's elevation is 2,350 feet (720 m) above sea level on a high, flat valley surrounded by pristine mountain ranges. Because the elevation is in the range of 2000 to 3,000 feet (600–900 m) above sea level, the area, like the other parts of the Mojave Desert region, is alternatively referred to as the High Desert. Some cities and communities within the trading area of Lancaster include Palmdale, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, Quartz Hill, Ridgecrest, and Santa Clarita. Residents of these desert cities and unincorporated communities share Sierra Highway, Angeles Forest Highway, Angeles Crest Highway (State Route 2), and the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Route 14) for commutes to the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles Basin.
Lancaster has a cold semi-arid steppe climate (Köppen climate classification BSh). which is less hot and more rainy than a typical arid climate classification. The area within Lancaster is covered by shrublands (80%), forests (8%), grasslands (7%), lakes and rivers (2%), and croplands (2%). The average daytime high in the summertime is around 95 °F (35 °C) and the average winter daytime highs are in the upper 50s (15°C). Overnight lows during the coldest months (December–March) can dip into the low teens Fahrenheit (-12 °C). The Antelope Valley is known for its clean air and blue skies. With an average rainfall of eight inches (200 mm), clear days are the norm even in winter, when surrounding mountain ranges are blanketed with snow. Thunderstorms are infrequent but do occur at times in July and August. There is a mild frost throughout March, and temperatures begin to climb in April. Spring wildflowers are abundant, including Lupines, the California Poppy, Fiddlenecks, purple owl's clover, California Goldfields, Creamcups, and Coreopsis. Summer nights are cool and the Pacific Tree Frog or Barn Owl can be heard. Average annual snowfall is around two inches (5 cm).
The record high temperature in Lancaster was 114 °F (46 °C) on July 18, 1960, and the record low temperature was 2 °F (−17 °C) on December 24, 1984. The wettest year was 1983 with 29.83 inches (758 mm) and the driest year was 1953 with 1.26 inches (32 mm). The most precipitation in one month was 11.45 inches (291 mm) in February 1980. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 2.93 inches (74 mm) on March 1, 1983. In December 1979, 23.9 inches (610 mm) of snow fell in Lancaster.
With family income above the national average (average family income in Lancaster is $61,298), and housing prices below the state average (the median home price in Lancaster is $302,000), 70% of residents of Lancaster own their own homes.
Lancaster has also seen a large growth in business over the past decade, with the establishment of large distribution centers for national companies such as Rite Aid, Michaels and Sygma, as well as smaller local businesses and national restaurant chains. The city government has made local business a top priority, offering businesses low-priced land and a streamlined development process with less red tape.
The Lancaster Redevelopment Agency is a successful and active redevelopment and economic development program in California. It has made a commitment to attracting and retaining a prosperous business community through policies initiated by elected officials and carried out by its staff assisting the business community. The Redevelopment Agency has designated five areas as business and industrial parks in the city of Lancaster: Fox Field Industrial Corridor (adjacent to the General William J. Fox Airfield), North Lancaster Industrial Center, Lancaster Business Park, Enterprise Business Park and the North Valley Industrial Center. The Redevelopment Agency has also been involved in attracting retail and dining to Lancaster Town Center, Front Row Center, and other retail centers throughout the city.
Another focus of the Agency and the city has been the revitalization of Downtown Lancaster. With historic buildings interspersed with modern amenities such as a library and performing arts center downtown businesses formed the Lancaster Old Town Site (LOTS). LOTS has resulted in the renovation of business facades and attraction of new businesses, including boutiques and restaurants in the Old Town Area.
In 2010, the city opened The BLVD, a one-mile revitalized stretch of Lancaster Boulevard between 10th Street West and Sierra Highway.
The 2010 United States Census reported that Lancaster had a population of 156,633. The population density was 1,656.7 people per square mile (639.6/km²). The racial makeup of Lancaster was 77,734 (49.6%) White, 32,083 (20.5%) African American, 1,519 (1.0%) Native American, 6,810 (4.3%) Asian (2.2% Filipino, 0.4% Chinese, 0.4% Indian, 0.3% Vietnamese, 0.3% Korean, 0.2% Japanese), 362 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 29,728 (19.0%) from other races, and 8,397 (5.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 59,596 persons (38.0%); 26.9% of Lancaster is Mexican, 3.0% Salvadoran, 1.3% Guatemalan, 0.7% Puerto Rican, 0.3% Cuban, 0.3% Honduran, 0.3% Nicaraguan, and 0.3% Peruvian.
The Census reported that 148,374 people (94.7% of the population) lived in households, 1,484 (0.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 6,775 (4.3%) were institutionalized.
There were 46,992 households, out of which 22,021 (46.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 22,108 (47.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 9,481 (20.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 3,389 (7.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3,374 (7.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 376 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 9,239 households (19.7%) were made up of individuals and 3,060 (6.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16. There were 34,978 families (74.4% of all households); the average family size was 3.62.
The population was spread out with 47,160 people (30.1%) under the age of 18, 18,607 people (11.9%) aged 18 to 24, 42,575 people (27.2%) aged 25 to 44, 35,632 people (22.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 12,659 people (8.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.4 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
There were 51,835 housing units at an average density of 548.2 per square mile (211.7/km²), of which 28,366 (60.4%) were owner-occupied, and 18,626 (39.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.4%. 90,064 people (57.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 58,310 people (37.2%) lived in rental housing units.
As of the census of 2000, there were 118,718 people, 38,224 households, and 27,674 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,263.0 inhabitants per square mile (487.6/km²). There were 41,745 housing units at an average density of 444.1 per square mile (171.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 62.82% White, 16.01% African American, 1.02% Native American, 3.81% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 11.11% from other races, and 5.00% from two or more races. 24.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,127, and the median income for a family was $48,276 (based on Merrit Research). Males had a median income of $40,710 versus $27,619 for females (+/- $3,000 per year).
The City of Lancaster is a charter city which utilizes a City Council/City Manager system of government. This system of government provides accountability and responsiveness to the electorate, while maintaining the stability necessary for implementation of a long-term vision.
The Lancaster City Council consists of an elected Mayor and four elected Council Members. As the city's legislative and policy entity, the Mayor and Council Members are responsible to the residents of Lancaster for all municipal programs and services as well as for any legislative matters concerning the city. The Council approves and adopts ordinances, resolutions and contracts and enacts regulations and policies. It appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of commissions and citizen advisory committees that provide broad perspective in the decision-making process. Members of the Council also serve as directors of the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency, the Financing Authority and the Housing Authority.
City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, with special or adjourned meetings scheduled as needed. City Council meetings are open to the public and include opportunities for residents to voice concerns and suggestions.
The office of City Manager is an appointed, long-term professional position. With oversight and direction from the City Council, the City Manager sets and implements policy. The City manager leads the management team to achieve the goals and directives set forth in the city's General Plan and to develop and implement a long-term vision for city growth and achievement.
A Deputy City Manager and Assistant City Manager are appointed by the City Manager to help manage, coordinate, control and direct Administrative Services, and to ensure achievement of operating department goals and objectives.
In April 2008, local lawyer R. Rex Parris was elected mayor. Following the election, real-estate developer Mark Bozigian was appointed City Manager. Parris was re-elected in 2010. The current Vice Mayor is Ronald D. Smith; current Council Members are Sherry Marquez, Ken Mann and Marvin Crist.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Antelope Valley Health Center in Lancaster.
Law enforcement in Lancaster is provided by contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). The LASD operates the Lancaster Station in Lancaster.
The city also makes use of technology in law enforcement, allowing citizens to file police reports with the Sheriff's Department through the city's website. These and other programs are reducing response times to law enforcement incidents.
In the state legislature Lancaster is located in the 21st Senate District, represented by Republican Sharon Runner, and in the 36th Assembly District, represented by Republican Steve Knight. Federally, Lancaster is located in California's 22nd and 25th congressional districts, which have Cook PVIs of R +16 and R +7 respectively and are represented by Republicans Kevin McCarthy and Buck McKeon respectively.
The Two Pines Church in Lancaster is a chapel used by Quentin Tarantino in many scenes of his film, Kill Bill.
Lancaster was also used to film spots in Rob Zombie's film, The Devils Rejects.
The desert scenes in Terminator 2 were filmed in various parts of Lancaster.
The outside scenes in the music video for As She's Walking Away by the Zac Brown Band were filmed at The Trap bar in Lancaster.
Lancaster High School was used to film the music video for Rill Rill by Sleigh Bells
Directory of locally based TV stations, otherwise they get all Los Angeles area on cable TV and sometimes, through the airwaves.
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Screaming Indiana Pacers fan Kathy Harrison, who went viral from Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance,' talks about new fame
Ethan Sears / Indianapolis Star
Kathy Martin Harrison didn't remember she had signed a waiver. After all, it was 22 years ago.
But after seeing herself on ESPN's "The Last Dance," her phone blew up and she became a viral meme, the light went on.
"Before the game started, a national TV guy came up to us and said, 'Look, we're filming a lot of footage of Michael Jordan for a movie,'" Harrison recalled in an appearance on Dan Dakich's radio show Monday. "'And if we show you in any of the footage, would you sign a release?' We signed a release."
Harrison, who owns a local car dealership and has been an Indiana Pacers season-ticket holder for 44 years, was talking trash to Michael Jordan and the Bulls, just as she did to everyone else at the time. It's no longer allowed, thanks to the code of conduct, but she enjoyed the interactions with players -- and some grew to recognize her, including Dennis Rodman.
"We’d just try to get into their heads. Disrupt their game," Harrison said. "That was our job. That was our mission.
"And he would just turn around. He’d go, 'Oh, that diamond ring you have on your hand is fake. That’s fake.' And I’d go, 'OK, Dennis.'"
She nearly didn't watch the documentary when it aired Sunday, but tuned in after realizing Reggie Miller would be on. Then she saw herself.
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Harrison isn't on social media, but messages started to pour in with screenshots from Twitter. She learned what the Karen meme was. By the time she got to bed, it was nearly 1 a.m.
"We felt it was our job to get into the heads of the visitors," Harrison said. "You can’t do it today, because they’ll arrest you, but back then, it was OK to be feisty and yell at the players and the players would yell back at you. It was just a lot of fun.
"I do miss those days, but I’m older now and I just sit quietly in my seat.”
Overall, Harrison said, the experience has been positive. And if anyone came away with a negative impression of her, well, that's too bad for them.
"I was supporting my team," Harrison said. "I was doing my job."
She became a sensation overnight ‼️ I tracked down the "screaming#Pacers Fan" from 22 years ago who had social media buzzing last night during#TheLastDance.@WISH_TVpic.twitter.com/0zVPRajEmJ
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If It's Too Loud...
First Listen Part One: New Releases for February 10
A busier than normal week, so I'm splitting this into two days.
Album of the Week:
Artist: Sallie Ford
Album: Soul Sick
Quick Description: New album from a favorite here that will just have you asking "Sallie, who hurt you and how can we destroy them?"
Why You Should Listen: Sallie Ford somehow improved on what she was doing, and she was already doing some amazing stuff.
Overall Thoughts: Man, Sallie Ford's been through from stuff, huh? That was really my first reaction as I listened to this album, a bunch of songs that feel confessional, that drip with hurt and pain, that just feel really heavy. And yet this ends up being beautiful with a lot of inspirational tones and gorgeous music. The whole sort of bluesy thing she was doing takes a bit of a backseat here, but this isn't some sort of singer-songwritery acoustic "woe is me" record, either. It's something a lot more special than that, and it's something everyone really just needs to give a listen. It's unfair that this album is out now, because the bar has just been raised for the rest of 2017 again and it's only February.
Recommendation: A must listen. Just absolutely amazing.
Artist: Thievery Corporation
Album: The Temple of I & I
Quick Description: The electronic collective comes along with a great album that feels essential.
Why You Should Listen: You are into electronic music but haven't been jazzed by recent offerings.
Overall Thoughts: Thievery Corporation has never really been my thing. If I wanted acid jazz, I had Mark Farina, and if I was looking for more mainstream electronic music there was always Cassius for house or Orbital or The Crystal Method. Thievery Corporation didn't fit in, but something here really clicked for me. The best songs here are with Mr. Lif, unsurprisingly, but what I found was an album that I initially felt might be too long and stick around too much, but it ends up being a really enjoyable listen overall. Great for electronic music fans, but also if you're not really into the genre - you might find something to like.
Recommendation: A great listen this week.
Artist: Save Ferris
Album: Checkered Past
Quick Description: No one was asking for a Save Ferris comeback EP, but here we are.
Why You Should Listen: You have a lot of nostalgia for the ska wave of 1995.
Overall Thoughts: I'm probably being unnecessarily harsh on this, but when we have ska acts still making music that's a little interesting and different, Save Ferris comes along and drops an album that doesn't remind you of their classic stuff while offering little in the way of a reason to want to see what else they have up their sleeves. "Golden Silence" is fine, I guess, but the whole thing just feels like an unnecessary letdown.
Recommendation: Unless you were really, really hardcore into this group, don't bother. A perfectly viable Less Than Jake EP came out recently, listen to that instead.
Artist: The Sadies
Album: Northern Passages
Quick Description: The Canadian alt-country act offers another classic.
Why You Should Listen: You enjoy high-quality, unassuming country rock.
Overall Thoughts: I hate calling this act alt-country because it feels more folk-rocky, but no matter - The Sadies are great and continue to be great with this latest album. I always feel like they slide under the radar and they really shouldn't, because they keep making solid music. This album is no different - it won't set the world on fire, but it's a great listen nonetheless.
Recommendation: Absolutely worth some time in your rotation this week.
Artist: Duke Garwood
Album: Garden of Ashes
Quick Description: Unassuming, quiet, but intense folk music.
Why You Should Listen: You're a fan of Mark Lanegan.
Overall Thoughts: I couldn't place who Garwood sounded like until I looked up the album cover for this post and saw the comparison, and then it just hit me. I'm not a Lanegan fan, but he has a very distinct style that Duke Garwood shares, and the result is an album that's pretty solid on a whole if not a little strange for the genre. You'll know if you'll like it from the first couple minutes, but it's not something you should outright ignore unless Lanegan's musical style completely puts you off.
Recommendation: Almost certainly worth your time, although it won't be for everyone.
Artist: Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears
Album: Backlash
Quick Description: A blues/funk/rock mishmash.
Why You Should Listen: You like Gary Clark Jr. but wish he had a brass section.
Overall Thoughts: While I admit that this is not a genre for me typically, I can't not highlight that this is a pretty solid listen overall. Black Joe Lewis does a great job with what he does, and this ends up being a highly enjoyable listen from start to finish. Won't work for everyone, but if you like this sort of thing you'll get a lot out of it.
Recommendation: If you like the genre, it's something you should hear.
Artist: Alexander F
Album: Alexander F
Quick Description: Garage rock/punk from the Rubblebucket guitarist.
Why You Should Listen: If you're really into Rubblebucket, this is not going to be what you expect. If you're not into Rubblebucket, the same rule applies.
Overall Thoughts: Ken sent this over to me, and I was expecting something kind of weird and vanity project-esque given Rubblebucket's sound. What I got instead was a fairly standard garage rock record (with some surprises). It's not going to blow your mind at all, for sure, but in terms of the closest thing to a pure rock record available this week? It's pretty interesting.
Recommendation: A fairly interesting listen.
Also out this week:
* Crushed Stars - Displaced Sleepers
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CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF ETHYLENE RESPONSES IN PLANTS
E.V. Parups
The means of prevention of ethylene injury to plants or cut flowers has occupied these meetings but relatively little has been said about the inhibition of ethylene synthesis and some of the physiological phenomena caused by this gas. It appears that an understanding of the actions of chemicals used in the preservation of cut flowers may rationalize their usage and add to the understanding of the role of ethylene in plant life and to the prevention of its injurious effects. The aim of this paper is to present and discuss some of these topics.
The citrate and sulphate esters of 8-hydroxyquinoline (8-HQ) have found a wide application in the floricultural industry as components of preservative solutions (Marousky, 1972; Parups and Chan, 1973). Use of these salts has contributed to the extension of longevity of cut flowers, particularly roses, by eliminating or decreasing the blocking of xylem vessels, probably because of the bacterio- and fungi-static action of 8-HQ (Larsen and Cromarty, 1967). In an extension of these studies, Marousky, 1972 suggested that the blockage of rose xylem may not be principally to microbial occlusion but to other physiological changes in the stem and that 8-HQ might have another function as well as that of a bactericide. These unspecified effects of 8-HQ in delaying the climacteric in cut flowers have been observed previously (Larsen and Frolich, 1969).
The effect of 8-HQ on synthesis of ethylene was tested using a system containing slices of ripe apple., cv. 'McIntosh', or stamens of green-house-grown roses, cv. 'Forever Yours'.
Addition of 40–640 ppm of 8-HQ to the reaction mixture containing 5 g of apple slices decreased the ethylene production from 10.2 ppm in the control treatment to less than 0.5 ppm in the treatment containing 640 ppm of 8-HQ (Table1). Microbial contamination in these and other reaction mixtures was tested and showed that with increasing concentrations of 8-HQ in the test systems there were corresponding decreases in growth of micro-organisms but that even with the highest concentration, 640 ppm, such growth was not eliminated entirely. For example, the addition of 160 ppm of 8-HQ to the system, approaching the concentrations common in the floral preservative solutions, reduced the ethylene level to 26.6% of the control. At the highest level, 640 ppm of 8-HQ, the ethylene level was suppressed still, further to 4.2% of the control and, although the growth of micro-organisms was retarded, neither of these systems was sterile. This showed that the direct effect of 8-HQ on the
Parups, E.V. (1975). CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF ETHYLENE RESPONSES IN PLANTS. Acta Hortic. 41, 143-158
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MainAll NewsUS & CanadaTwo dead in shooting at North Carolina university
Two dead in shooting at North Carolina university
Two killed, four wounded in shooting on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Suspect in custody.
Tags: North Carolina Shooting Attack
Arutz Sheva Staff , May 01 , 2019 2:20 AM
Police line (illustration)
Two people were killed and four were wounded on Tuesday in a shooting on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, CNN reported, citing the Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Service Agency.
Two of the victims are being treated for life-threatening injuries, and two more people have non-life threatening injuries, the agency said.
A city official said that the suspected shooter is in custody.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear.
Law enforcement officers were sweeping the affected buildings, the university tweeted.
"Campus lockdown continues. Remain in a safe location. Monitor email and UNCC homepage,” tweeted the university, which has 30,000 students.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are assisting university police in the case, reported CNN.
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Brisbane City Council's CIO heads to RACQ
Kogan fined $310,800 for marketing spam
New Zealand bourse crashes for fourth day after cyber attacks
By Staff Writers, Reuters on Aug 28, 2020 12:46PM
Debt market briefly enters trading halt.
New Zealand’s stock exchange crashed for a fourth day on Friday, due to network connectivity issues relating to two cyber attacks targeted at the bourse this week, bourse operator NZX said.
There is no clarity on who is behind these “offshore” attacks and why New Zealand was targeted, but the repeated failure to stop them has raised questions about the country’s security systems, experts said.
NZX had said earlier that the exchange would reopen following measures put in place to maintain system connectivity after the offshore cyber attacks.
“We are currently experiencing connectivity issues which appear similar to those caused by severe DDoS attacks from offshore this week,” NZX said in a statement to Reuters.
Given the issue the pre-Open for the NZX Main Board and Fonterra Shareholders Market was extended, the bourse said. The NZX Debt Market was placed into a halt at 7:58 am AEST.
NZX said later that the main board, debt market and Fonterra Shareholders’ Market will resume trading at 11:00 am AEST.
The exchange was hit by distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on Tuesday and Wednesday, forcing it to halt trading in its cash markets and disrupting operations in its debt market, Fonterra Shareholders Market and derivatives market.
New Zealand, a relatively small economy with a population of five million, is not often the target of such attacks but neighbouring Australia ramped up its cyber security this year after a rise in similar incidents.
Australia said it would spend A$1.66 billion (US$1.19 billion) over the next 10 years to strengthen the cyber defences.
New Zealand’s central bank said earlier this year that cyber attacks could wipe out about 2 percent to 3 percent of the profits of the banking and insurance industries each year.
DDoS attacks are designed to overwhelm websites and internet servers through heightened traffic, until they can no longer cope with the scale of data requested.
“The first attack can happen anytime. But being attacked four days in a row raises some questions,” said Rizwan Asghar, School of Computer Science at University of Auckland.
“The real question is what are the resources allocated and threshold set for protecting against these attacks?”
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By Staff Writers, Reuters
Isentia hit by cyber attack
NZX website hit by fresh cyber attack
UN offices in Geneva, Vienna targeted by 'well-resourced' cyber attack last year
UNSW restarts search for new CISO
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Ubuntu 9.10 review: Karmic Koala
Windows 7 isn't the only new operating system that's recently launched. In this review, we look at the latest flavour of Ubuntu Linux to see if it can compete.
by: David Fearon
3. Ubuntu 9.10 review: Karmic Koala
An increase in Intel's already dominant market share for graphics chipsets, driven partly by the netbook explosion, has been addressed with Canonical claiming that major performance problems' in 9.04 have been solved. General performance with Intel graphics has also been improved.
In our testing though, driver compatibility seems to have taken a backward step in at least a few instances with Nvidia and ATI hardware. An office desktop PC with an old Nvidia 7300GT graphics card (that offered no resistance to an installation of Feisty Fawn) couldn't be booted into the desktop due to video corruption, either in normal or safe graphics mode. The same happened to a system fitted with an ATI Radeon 9600 card.
This is hardly a statistically valid sample size, but it's nonetheless disappointing to see chinks in Ubuntu's otherwise near-flawless Debian-derived compatibility armour.
Against Windows
The greatest problem for Ubuntu as Windows-competitor remains its sense of coherence. It still doesn't present the reassuring feel of a single product designed under a single roof. Karmic Koala is a significant step forward on that front, but the illusion is shattered as soon as you visit the Software Centre app and see lists of the kinds of applications you might have ordered on floppy disk from a public-domain library in the early 1990s.
From a productivity point of view, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are miles ahead with their shift to a search-orientated interface. Karmic Koala feels quaint with its standard point-and-click menus: hitting the Windows key and typing the name of the application or document you need is far, far faster.
Nonetheless, there's virtually nothing an Ubuntu desktop machine can't do that a Windows one can, and it's all for free. For that reason alone it makes a lot of sense to at least consider a roll-out or a feasibility study to assess the costs of staff retraining, should you decide to abandon the Microsoft ship.
Karmic Koala cements Ubuntu’s position as the best of the free desktop Linux distributions, but Windows remains the most advanced and cohesive desktop operating system.
CPU: 700 MHz x86 processor or greater Memory: 384 MB of system memory (RAM) recommended HDD: 8GB of disk space minimum Graphics: 1024 x 768 capable Audio: Sound card Connectivity: A network or internet connection
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These Simple Hacks Will Make You Super Creative, According to Science
We can all learn to activate the creative side of our brain by doing these things.
By Marcel Schwantes@MarcelSchwantes
Here's a riddle for you: A man has married 20 women in a small town. All of the women are still alive, and none of them is divorced. The man has broken no laws. Who is the man?
Most likely if you solved this one, it came to you in a flash of insight. The correct answer? The man is a priest.
Keep that one handy to test a job candidate's creativity aptitude. Scientists call it divergent thinking, and if one possesses it, it could be a game changer for increasing ingenuity and productivity.
Why divergent thinking matters
The premise behind divergent thinking is this: Those who can seamlessly access the brain's right temporal lobe are able to generate multiple related ideas for a given topic or problem by exploring many possible solutions.
In other words, their spontaneity for coming up with solutions to problems is extremely valuable.
These creative wizards have the uncanny ability to come up with free-flowing ideas and problem-solving insights in a short amount of time, as opposed to their convergent-thinking counterparts who solve single problems in a systematic and linear fashion.
In fact, divergent thinking has become key in the creativity research field, as more creativity tests are being developed by psychologists to measure creative problem-solving potential.
How you can test people for divergent thinking
The creative experts at 99U have given us five commonly used creativity challenges--backed by science--that you can use if your business demands a high degree of creativity in current or future employees:
1. Alternative Uses Test: Give someone two minutes to think of as many uses as possible for an everyday object like a chair, paper clip, or brick. The number of different responses, or the number of responses given by no one else, has traditionally provided a measure of how creative a person is.
2. Incomplete Figure Test: A drawing challenge where you give someone an incomplete shape and ask that person to complete the image.
3. Riddles: Much like the one at the beginning of this article. You can download a full list here.
4. The Remote Associates Test: Take three unrelated words, such as "Falling, Actor, Dust," and ask the person to come up with a fourth word that connects them.
5. The Candle Problem: Give your subjects a candle, a box of thumbtacks, and a book of matches, and ask them to affix the lit candle to the wall so that it will not drip wax onto the table below. It's meant to challenge "functional fixedness"--a cognitive bias that makes it difficult to use familiar objects in abnormal ways, reports 99U.
Science says you can boost your own creativity with these habits
Now it turns out that just about anybody can increase his or her own creative insight. Take note of what scientists are saying will activate your right brain, where creativity resides.
Get some sleep
Research by German scientist Ulrich Wagner indicates that sleep can drastically improve one's ability to gain creative insight into a problem.
In this study, the test group that slept for eight hours had close to a 60 percent success rate in gaining insight when they got back to their task, compared to 23 percent for both control groups--one awake for eight hours during the day and another that stayed awake for eight hours during the night.
Companies like Uber, Google, Zappos, Ben & Jerry's, Capital One Labs, and PwC have adapted sleep at work. They provide nap pods, sleeping nooks, or have napping policies for their employees to rest and recharge so their creativity remains high throughout the day.
Start laughing
Humor, it turns out, is likely to help you think more broadly and creatively.
Psychologist Mark Beeman and colleagues had college students solve puzzles after watching a clip of Robin Williams doing standup.
Twenty percent more puzzles were solved by sudden insight from students who had watched comedy compared to students who watched scary or boring videos beforehand.
Laughter releases endorphins into the body--a chemical 10 times more powerful than morphine--with the same exhilarating effect as an intense workout at the gym.
Evidently, comedians rule the interview process. A survey conducted by Hodge-Cronin & Associates found that 98 percent of 737 CEOs surveyed preferred job candidates with a sense of humor over those without.
Another survey indicated that the majority of executives believe employees with a sense of humor do a better job than those with little or none.
Psychologist David Abramis at Cal State Long Beach found that people who have fun on the job are more creative and productive, make better decisions, and get along better with colleagues.
They also are much less likely to call in sick or show up late to work than people who aren't having fun.
Another study, by Adam Anderson at the University of Toronto, says that to unlock your creative potential, "go out and play" to lift your mood, and then come back to the problem.
Studies say that a culture of fun can improve work quality and mental health five different ways:
Fun breaks up boredom and fatigue
Fun fulfills human social needs
Fun increases creativity and willingness to help
Fun improves communication
Fun breaks up conflict and tension
"People generally assume that when we are trying to solve problems, complete focus is required," says University of Illinois at Chicago professor Jennifer Wiley. "In reality, too much focus can hinder our access to creative thinking."
Sleep, relaxation, fun, the feeling one gets after taking a hot shower, a little vino, some brainless downtime, laughter, and positive vibes--all these things allow the brain's right hemisphere to relax enough to do its creative work and make those random associations that are often the source of the answer to our problems.
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Book Review: THIS UNDESIRABLE RESIDENCE (1942) by Miles Burton
The title is a gloss on an estate agent’s marketing phrase, which is fitting as this story begins in a realtor’s office. Mr. Simeon Apperley enters, concerned to learn that his secretary, Brinklow, has not visited the agent as expected and is now missing, along with Mr. Apperley’s automobile and some cases containing valuable postage stamps from his collection. Man, vehicle, and stamps are soon found, with Brinklow dead in the car parked outside Ash House, a property that had already acquired a slightly shadowy reputation. The victim had received a fatal blow from an iron plate, potentially dropped through the car’s open rooftop from a house window. While Brinklow was familiar with the town of Wraynesford from years past, motive for the man’s death is obscure, especially as the stamps were not taken from the car.
Inspector Arnold of Scotland Yard is called in to assist local constable Prickett, and suspicion quickly settles on Isaac Napley, the leader of a group of itinerant gypsies. The uneducated laborer may have not recognized the value within the cases and Brinklow’s murder may have been merely a crime of opportunity. But then a second death occurs, with Apperley’s cousin involved in a fatal motor accident on the road leading to Ash House, and Arnold wonders if this is more than a coincidence. He eventually untangles the events, but he might have gotten there much sooner had he consulted his friend Desmond Merrion; this book is Merrion-free, and the reader is also likely ahead of the detective regarding the solution.
Over at Nick Fuller’s great GAD website, The Grandest Game in the World, Nick calls Residence “the most tedious Burton I’ve read so far” and complains, with justification, that “the solution is obvious by the end of Chapter 3.” I wouldn’t describe this book as tedious; it reminds me just how consistent Cecil John Charles Street is as a writer. His plotlines and prose never really mystify or dazzle (at least they don’t for me), but they are usually modestly engaging and keep the investigation reliably moving forward. (There is certainly no inner monologuing or overdescription of setting that other mystery writers might indulge in, and that is modestly admirable.) The criticism of the puzzle being over-obvious is a fair one, and it is not exclusive to this Rhode/Burton title; if the reader has figured out the details, then we are waiting for the author to have his detective catch up, hence the tedium.
I found a few items of interest at this Residence, including the author’s casual references to British wartime circumstances: meat is a scarce commodity, impacting Arnold’s beloved pub lunches; there are few young men around in the village other than Isaac Napley, the gypsy suspect. And it’s sociologically intriguing to hear Arnold and Prickett (via the author) assess the nomadic family, a group that can’t be trusted because it has an almost genetically criminal ethos. Prickett lists littering, disturbing the peace, and avoiding the police among the Napleys’ offenses; paradoxically, they are also the book’s only example of hardworking (and apparently honest and reliable) manual laborers. You can contrast this suspicion-of-the-outsider perspective with Gladys Mitchell’s more anthropological interest in rural gypsy customs in books like Twelve Horses and the Hangman’s Noose (1956).
This Undesirable Residence was published in the U.S. as Death at Ash House (Doubleday, Doran & Co., also 1942). I am grateful for a robust academic interlibrary loan system that lets me sample these desirable properties in a market that would otherwise be well out of my price range.
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September: A Month of Selections by Geof Bradfield
This month we're excited to showcase a special series created by saxophonist, composer and bandleader Geof Bradfield. Geof has chosen to recreate albums that stretch across genres and eras of jazz, which will be performed by different groups he has assembled on Wednesday evenings at The Fulton Street Collective.
Wednesday September 4th at 9pm:
Geof Bradfield will kick off his month long series with Paul Bley's "Turning Point", released in 1975!
“Recorded in the 1960s and released on Paul Bley’s own Improvising Artists label in 1975, Turning Point captures tenor saxophonist John Gilmore in a rare performance away from his long time employer Sun Ra. Carla Bley and Annette Peacock contribute the bulk of the compositions, including Carla Bley’s lyrical tribute to female film pioneer Ida Lupino.”
~Geof Bradfield
Geof Bradfield - Tenor Sax
Paul Mutzabaugh - Piano
Matt Ulery - Bass
Jon Deitemeyer - Drums
Wednesday September 11th at 9pm:
Geof Bradfield continues his month long series with Randy Weston's "Little Niles", released in 1958.
"Little Niles (1958) was the first collaboration in a stunningly prolific four-decade partnership between Weston and trombonist/arranger Melba Liston. In his liner notes, Langston Hughes writes of the music that “all in three-quarter time, these charming little vignettes escape rigidity of beat by a fluid flow of counter-rhythms and melodies, one against another, that brings continuous delight."
Geof Bradfield - Tenor
Tito Carrillo - Trumpet
Joel Adams - Trombone
Ryan Cohan - Piano
Dennis Carroll - Bass
George Fludas - Drums
For the third installment in Geof Bradfield's month long series he'll showcase the music of Thelonious Monk with Steve Lacy and Roswell Rudd's "School Days", released in 1963.
“Steve Lacy was not only an innovator on the soprano saxophone, but also led the first Thelonious Monk cover band. School Days (1963) languished for years out of print, but became a cult favorite among musicians nonetheless. Lacy, trombonist Roswell Rudd and company up the ante on Monk’s challenging harmonies by eschewing chordal instruments; drummer Dennis Charles and bassist Henry Grimes fill out the quartet.” ~Geof Bradfield
Tom Garling - Trombone
Dana Hall - Drums
Geof Bradfield will conclude his month long series with Ornette Coleman's "Science Fiction", released in 1971.
“Science Fiction (1971) brings several longtime Ornette Coleman associates to the table: drummers Billy Higgins and Ed Blackwell, trumpeters Don Cherry and Bobby Bradford, tenor Dewey Redman, bassist Charlie Haden. They are joined by poet David Henderson and Indian vocalist Asha Puthli to create a record that dramatically extends and expands Coleman’s soundscape.” -Geof Bradfield
Nick Mazzarella- Alto
Russ Johnson - Trumpet
Joshua Abrams - Bass
Mike Reed - Drums
Dana Hall - Recitation/Percussion/Electronics
Dee Alexander - Vocals
Saxophonist, composer and band leader, Geof Bradfield.
ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.
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Speeder Bike (With Scout Trooper) - POTF2 [FB/CT] - Action Collection (Exclusive)
Name: Speeder Bike (With Scout Trooper)
Collection: The Power Of The Force "2" [FlashBack/CommTech]
"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...."
Deep within the forests of Endor, the Rebels advance to destroy the shield-generator base which powers the Death Star's protective shield. With minimal time before the Death Star comes within range of the Rebel assault fleet, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia lead a Rebel commando unit against the base, but are ambushed by Imperial forces on Endor.
Following a botched reconnaissance mission, Luke and Leia are forced to pursue Imperial scout troopers on speeder bikes. Dodging near hits from blaster fire, the racers weave in between the trees at top speed, in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
Sleekly styled for exceptional maneuverability and powered by a turbine repulsorlift engine, the speeder bike is an excellent vehicle for patrol and reconnaissance missions, especially on such Imperial outposts as the forest planet of Endor.
In 2000, Hasbro changed The Power Of The Force “2” Action Collection line for the better. After releasing a diverse array of characters in one-sixth scale, they decided to think “big” in ways not done beforehand. Sure, they produced the fantastic Luke Skywalker Vs. Wampa and Han Solo & Tauntaun sets, each of which included a “larger” beast. But nothing came close to 2000’s POTF2 [FB/CT] Speeder Bike (With Scout Trooper) Action Collection set. Do you believe that Hasbro produced a Speeder Bike for the 12 Inch Figures line? While it was refreshing to receive 1999’s EI Darth Maul & Sith Speeder Walmart exclusive set, the Speeder Bike (With Scout Trooper) TARGET exclusive set took things to a higher level. It’s massively bigger and comes with a level of authenticity that we have not seen in this line to date. Both the Speeder Bike and the Scout Trooper are two of Hasbro’s most significant achievements in the Action Collection line, and that isn’t an exaggeration in the slightest. The packaging is humongous, and the Speeder Bike inside of it is gigantic. And the Scout Trooper pack-in figure, a first for the Action Collection line mind you, features an all-new buck with an unprecedented amount of articulation. The articulation system of the Scout Trooper allows the figure to sit naturally and believably on the Speeder Bike. The figure can do it all: hold onto the handlebars, crouch down to avoid Rebel Alliance fire, and balance itself no matter the way you position the Speeder Bike on the stands.
Hasbro added in a fantastic amount of features into the Speeder Bike vehicle. In addition to the aforementioned pivoting handlebars, Hasbro also installed a removable Endor poncho for a rainy day. Behind where the Endor poncho sits in the back of the Speeder Bike, and you’ll find two articulated exhaust flaps that flip up in the same fashion, we see them move in Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi. When you place the Scout Trooper rider on the Speeder Bike, collectors can take advantage of the positionable foot pedals, which generously move in a wide range of motion. The Scout Trooper’s feet can rest on them if you pose them as such. It’s a beautiful feature of this exclusive Action Collection release. Also included with the Speeder Bike, are two three-position poseable “action” stands cast in clear plastic to remain “invisible” while displaying this item in a collection. And lastly, Hasbro added a swiveling, front-mounted, blaster cannon that we see in use during the Battle of Endor. The detail of the Speeder Bike is unprecedented. Although it’s not too heavy, the Speeder Bike has some decent weight to it. The plastic doesn’t feel cheap or chintzy. The details of the Speeder Bike, from the handlebars to the exhaust flaps, are stunning. Hasbro didn’t hold back any of the detail at all. And the paint operations, although quite simple in execution, are beautifully applied. You’ll find exhaust collection, carbon-scoring, and other scratched and scrapes to give the Speeder Bike a “used” look in the Star Wars universe.
As much as we’re in love with the Speeder Bike, we probably appreciate the included Scout Trooper a bit more. The figure can obtain so many scene-accurate positions. Sure, the armor looks bulky in spots. But between the overall screen-accurate silhouette and the finely etched details, the Scout Trooper is a stunning replica of the character we saw on-screen. The figure comes with armor plating that matches the Scout Troopers seen in the Battle of Endor. And Hasbro remembered to include the character’s signature blaster pistol. They also tooled a removable boot holster for the gun, and the weapon fits in it like a glove. It’s not too often when we rank an Action Collection figure as perfect, but the Scout Trooper comes dangerously close to that, in our opinion. Also removable is the chest armor and belt. These are all wonderful features for the Scout Trooper figure to have. Generally speaking, we’re enthralled with the Scout Trooper figures, as well as the Speeder Bike vehicle. We’re thrilled that Hasbro decided to make this for collectors of the Action Collection line. It’s the biggest thing they’ve produced, and it likely will be the last. This project was a huge undertaking, and we’re not sure if the Action Collection has that much life left in it to tackle other large vehicles as the like. Reserved as a TARGET exclusive with an MSRP of $49.99, the Speeder Bike (With Scout Trooper) Action Collection set came with an August 6, 2000 street date. Despite its huge size, it became one of the most difficult Hasbro exclusives to find at retail.
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How A Destoner Changed The Face of A Distillery
Ever wondered what life looks like after purchasing equipment, like a De Stoner, from Juicing.Systems? Look no further as we interview Robin Felder from Monte Piccolo and his journey of fruit distilling and introducing a brand new unique line of Varietal Gins™.
Located not far from Monticello in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Monte Piccolo Farm and Distillery is the newest distillery to open its tasting room showcasing Eau-De-Vie fruit brandies made with a Kreuzmayr De-Stoner.
Monte Piccolo means “tiny mountain” in Italian. The name is referring to its relative size when compared to Monte Cello (small mountain) where the United States third president, Thomas Jefferson, built a home in Virginia which is referred to as Monticello. The initial fruit orchards were started in 2003 with the planting of apple, apricot, and Burford pear orchards. Monte Piccolo Distillery was started in 2009 and completed in 2017.
This is where the idealistic scene of brandy making ends.
A De-Stoner and A Scientist: An Unlikely Marriage
Robin Felder is no ordinary distiller. With a background in robotics automation and biochemistry, he has refined his distilling processes down to an exact molecular science. He is a highly recognized Professor of Pathology at the University of Virginia as well as the Associate Director of Laboratory Medicine. His areas of research at the University of Virginia are broken into two sectors; automation and hypertension. More specifically, his work in medical automation has spurred over 150 publications of papers, reviews, and chapters. Robin’s research has been recognized and received many awards such as the Manitoba Society of Clinical Chemistry Lectureship Award, Engelberger Award for Leadership in Robotics, and The University of Virginia’s 1st Innovator of the Year. His studies in hypertension have also provided insights into key genetic and molecular pathways responsible for salt sensitivity.
Currently, he is investigating methods to measure molecules in the distillation vapor immediately as it emerges from the rectifying column of the still. Robin combines this methodology with the cutting edge technology, invented by a fellow colleague, of a Fast Fourier Molecular Rotational Spectroscopy (FFMRS). With this new technology, it has the potential to “revolutionize the distilling industry.” Having access to this data would allow distillers to distinguish concentrations of which offensive compounds are emerging as well as what pleasant esters are derived. To take this a step further, if one can pinpoint the exact flavor profile of award-winning brandies, it would be a matter of adjusting one’s brandy to match that of a highly sought after flavor profile. Now that Robin had been successful in extracting what molecules were essential to make award-winning brandy, it was time to get his brandy from a chemical compound on paper to a live product. At the beginning of Monte Piccolo, everything was done by hand. This was Robin Felder’s way of describing his process preparing the peaches for the still before his purchase of a KEP 650 De Stoner:
“I was cutting 2000 to 3000 peaches by hand just getting the stones out and shredding the rest of it. It was painstaking and it took hours and sometimes days. I said there has got to be a better way.”
That is when we were destined to meet. Robin had done some investigating into what machinery would be suitable for his operation. “The market is flooded with things you can buy for $50,000 and it has the same general technology but it’s too big and too expensive and not portable. I needed something a lot less expensive than I can roll it around and tuck it away when I don’t need it… And then you’ve (Juicing.Systems) got a unique niche, I think, in terms of size of the equipment and also the quality. The fact that it’s made of really nice stainless steel you could practically leave it outside!”
Now, something you might not know is our equipment is not just strictly for cider makers! Monte Piccolo had a yearly production of 10,000 pounds of fruit and Robin knew processing manually just wasn’t the best use of his time.
That is when the hunt for the perfect machine began. He found many machines with a similar purpose but were either too small or much too large for his scale of production. His other conundrum was only having access to a single phase 220 V. Some larger machines need three-phase power to operate while our Kreuzmayr can be customized to suit unique needs. Then, like Goldilocks, Robin came across our De-Stoner and was quite pleased and declared, “It’s perfect!” Okay, we may be slightly improvising here but you get the sentiment. Upon arrival and set up, Robin’s production transformed from hand cutting a few peaches per hour to 1500 lbs per hour! That’s a lot of peaches!
Finding the right equipment can completely change a business’s output and overall operations. For Robin, these include increased efficiency which ensures yields are as high as possible, getting the most from each pear. Contrasting this to cutting up pears manually, there is much less lost to waste and overall product output is increased.
It also decreased labor hours for him, with less time spent on manual labor as the machine now takes care of it. De-Stoners can be operational during the winter months allowing his operation to be in production throughout the offseason. Robin was interested in our De-Stoners as much of the fruit being distilled has either a stone or pit such as blood peaches, peaches, and apricots.
How did this help Robin?
“Remarkable! The De-Stoner just ate them as fast as you could throw them in!” Eliminating manual labor is a common factor with the De-Stoners as they reduce labor hours. Now that Robin had more time on his hands he was able to put his focus on writing scientific distilling grants and making award-winning brandies. His latest project is distilling varietal gins. In liquor stores, typically there is only a generic gin with juniper flavors from which no one knows which species of juniper was used as the source. Robin is working on the trademark of ‘Varietal Gins’™ to showcase different gins that highlight different species of the juniper source. It will have the Latin name inscribed on the label with the botanical drawing from a botanical specialist on the inside of the label so you can see it when you look through the bottle. Pretty neat eh!?
Keep up with Robin and his latest adventures on his website here: https://www.montepiccolo.com/
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National Hospital Flash Report Summary: April 2020
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Hospitals across the country took a financial hit in March, as the first effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reached the industry, particularly in the second half of the month. Volume and revenue declines, along with flat to rising expenses, resulted in a dramatic fall in margin within a matter of weeks, plunging not-for-profit hospitals, which historically operate on thin margins, deep into the red.
Hospitals’ median Operating EBITDA Margins fell more than 100% in March, dropping a full 13 percentage points relative to last year, bringing the median margin into negative territory. This represents a dramatically greater change than seen in past months, as illustrated in the chart below. For example, the median Operating EBITDA Margin change was up just 1 percentage point in March 2019, and down 1 percentage point in February 2020. Margins likely fell even further in March across broader health systems, which often include substantial physician and ambulatory operations outside of the hospital.
Source: Kaufman Hall, National Hospital Flash Report, April 2020
The Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region took the biggest hit, as those states were among the first to issue stay-at-home orders the second half of March, and the region continues to see the highest concentrations of COVID-19 cases in the country. Northeast/Mid-Atlantic hospitals saw median Operating EBITDA Margin fall 167% compared to March 2019, and 172% compared to budget. The declines were due in part to the region having some of the most significant decreases in surgery volumes for the month, coupled with increases in labor and non-labor expenses.
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Volume and Revenue Declines
Across-the-board volume declines were a major contributor to the steep decline in margins, as providers postponed elective procedures to free capacity and equipment for COVID-19 patients, and as individuals cancelled appointments for fear of contracting or unwittingly spreading the virus. Overall Discharges decreased 11% year-over-year, while Adjusted Patient Days declined 15% year-over-year. ED Visits decreased 15% year-over-year, and Operating Room Minutes were down 19% compared to the same period last year.
Cancellations also drove significant declines in hospital occupancy rates, as nearly half of the nation’s hospital beds sat empty in anticipation of the coronavirus surge. The median occupancy rate was 53% in March, down from 65% in March 2019.
These volume drops drove significant declines in revenues, as hospitals rely on income from scheduled procedures—such as joint replacements and non-emergent heart surgeries—to balance losses from many other acute care services. March revenues fell 13% compared the same period last year, and were significantly below budget expectations, 13% lower than budget for inpatient revenue and 17% lower than budget for outpatient revenue.
At the same time, Bad Debt and Charity as a Percent of Gross rose 13% year-over-year—increases that likely will accelerate in coming months as people lose coverage due to the economic slowdown.
The nation’s hospitals continued to incur high expenses in March, despite seeing far fewer patients. This stark imbalance illustrates that hospitals were unable to reduce expenses as they maintained front-line caregivers in anticipation of mounting COVID-19 cases, and retained additional staff to cover caregivers who may become infected. Organizations also incurred added expenses to build up drugs, supplies, equipment, and capacity in preparation for a surge.
Although total expenses were only slightly higher for the month, Total Expense per Adjusted Discharge jumped 18% compared to March 2019. Supply Expense per Adjusted Discharge increased 15% year-over-year. The smallest hospitals of 0-25 beds were most affected by supply costs, with a 40% year-over-year increase for this metric. Drug Expense per Adjusted Discharge jumped 30% compared to the same period last year across all hospitals.
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This is just the beginning. For many hospitals, the volume and revenue impacts primarily hit the last two weeks of March—showing just how quickly the pandemic is upending the industry. The results will be even more dramatic in coming months, as hospitals experience the effects of COVID-19 over extended periods.
See Kaufman Hall’s April National Hospital Flash Report for more detail on how the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic have affected hospital financial performance.
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Homes evacuated as Southern California wildfire grows
The Apple Fire burns in Banning, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Source: AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
August 2, 2020 at 12:30 PM CDT - Updated August 3 at 9:10 PM
BANNING, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people were under evacuation orders Sunday after a wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles exploded in size as crews battled the flames in triple-digit heat.
The blaze straddling Riverside and San Bernardino counties has consumed more than 23 square miles of dry brush and timber. There’s zero containment.
One home and two outbuildings have been destroyed. No injuries are reported.
A huge smoke plume was visible for miles around and contributed to poor air quality.
The National Weather Service says “dangerously hot conditions” are expected to continue. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
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Australian man survives for six days by eating ants in desert
By Zabihullah Moosakhail / in Australia & Oceania, World / on Tuesday, 13 Oct 2015 02:26 PM / 0 Comment / 2439 views
A man who went missing during a hunting trip near Laverton in the West Australian Goldfields, some 950 kilometers (600 miles) northeast of Perth on October 7 was found on Tuesday.
Police said Reg Foggerdy, 62, had survived in a remote Australian desert in searing heat without water by eating black ants for six days.
When he failed to return, family members raised the alarm and a search by police trackers finally found him 15 kilometers from where he went missing.
Goldfields Police Superintendent said that Foggerdy had been sitting under the same tree for the last two days, with no water during his ordeal.
“He was eating black ants, that’s how he survived. So, fantastic survival skills by him, and fantastic skills by our trackers who found him in an extremely remote location,” Andy Greatwood told the West Australian newspaper.
“He was extremely dehydrated, a bit delusional, but we’ve administered first aid and rehydrated him and it’s pleasing to say he is now sitting up and talking.
“It was extremely hot, extremely remote, and most people probably wouldn’t have survived.”
His wife Arlyn said it is a miracle. “How you can survive without water and food is a miracle,” she told ABC radio.
Arlyn said she cried after hearing the news but delighted that her husband managed to stay alive.
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Hospitals in Iran refuse to treat Afghans amid coronavirus pandemic
By Khaama Press / in Afghanistan / on Saturday, 21 Mar 2020 08:51 AM / 1 Comment / 1681 views
The hospitals in Iran are refusing to treat the Afghan nationals amid coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it has been reported.
Hosting around 3 million Afghan refugees and migrants, the country witnessed the worst outspread of the disease where 14,991 cases of coronavirus have been reported while the disease has reportedly killed 853 people.
Recalling the ordeal of his family in Tehran, the 26-year-old Rafih, who works as a waiter Kabul, told The Middle East Eye that the Iranian doctors refused to admit his 60-year-old grandmother who was suffering from coronavirus disease.
“We can’t treat her … we have too many of our own [Iranian] patients … don’t bring Afghans to us,” the Iranian doctors said, according Rafih.
Adding further to Rafih’s ordeal, three women from his family also developed the symptoms of coronavirus as his father was already recovering from open-hurt surgery and was told that he would not survive if he catches the disease.
This comes as thousands of Afghans living in Iran were forced to return to Afghanistan after facing discrimination and prejudice when seeking health services.
Citing the International Organization for Migration (IOM), The Middle East Eye reported that more than 19,000 Afghans left Iran and entered the Western Afghan provinces of Herat and Nimroz during the first week of March.
There are concerns that the massive return of the Afghan refugees and migrants from Iran could further result into the outbreak of the disease in Afghanistan.
The Ministry of Public Health officials have said all of 22 cases of coronavirus in Afghanistan are travel related, specifically having links with the travel or time spent in Iran.
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Dr Akbar Hussain says:
All the doctors and health care workers have special obligations internationally to entertain all the patients suffering from emergency diseases. Iran has a very civilized nation for thousands of years & I don’t expect at ly from Iranians such an attitude towards Afghan patients
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Netanyahu Trial, Vaccines, and Security to Top Agenda of Israel’s Fourth Round of Elections
The Israeli prime minister is likely to emphasise his ability to cope with regional threats and will underline his success in securing the much-awaited inoculation for the entire population. His opponents, on the other hand, will focus on his corruption charges and alleged mismanagement of the still raging pandemic.
The upcoming fourth round of Israeli elections set for 23 March will differ from the past three times Israel went to the polls.
Just like before, the main issue will be whether the Israeli public supports or rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but unlike previously, the battle in March will be even more ruthless, rough, and ugly.
Trial That Split the Country
The reason is not only that this time around Netanyahu will need to elbow opponents from the left and the right, something that might force him to alter his rhetoric, but also that in 2021 he will need to face the resumption of his trial, where he will be asked to attend hearings, present evidence, and face a series of witnesses against him.
That trial, where he faces charges including buying positive press and receiving illegal gifts from a rich donor, has already split Israeli society, forming two large camps. One would like to see Netanyahu remain in power, despite the allegations against him. The other wants him to leave his post.
Images of protesters gathering in front of his official residence in Jerusalem are nothing new. They have been circulating since last March, when the first mass demonstrations against him erupted. But there are also those who continue to support him and who will make sure to cast their ballot for him on the appointed day.
In fact, a recent poll found that 38 percent of Israelis still see him as the most suitable candidate, as opposed to the head of the conservative party Yamina, Naftali Bennett, and alternate prime minister Benny Gantz, who gained 17 and 9 percent of votes respectively.
Support for the PM might grow as Israel nears election day but it might also vanish, depending on how well Netanyahu copes with other factors that will top this election agenda.
In Netanyahu We Trust?
One such aspect will certainly be the handling of the pandemic. Netanyahu’s government is being held responsible for the dire economic crisis that COVID-19 has evoked.
The country’s deficit now stands at more than 11 percent, the absolute highest since the mid-1980s. Hundreds of thousands in Israel are still jobless, tens of thousands of small and medium sized businesses remain closed, and officials are struggling to put forward a coherent plan on how to resolve the situation.
But the mass vaccination campaign is proving to be effective. As of Tuesday, Israel has vaccinated around 20 percent of its population and if things go according to plan, by the end of March, when elections are due to take place, most of the country’s citizens will already be inoculated, the Jewish state and its economy will start getting back on track and will be something that might play into the hands of Netanyahu.
Security will also play a role in the nation’s decision about whether to stick with Netanyahu or to replace him with another candidate.
Many Israelis still consider Iran enemy number one, a country that wants to annihilate the Jewish state. They are concerned that the incoming US administration will move forward with a nuclear deal with Tehran, something many in the country claim will embolden the Islamic Republic and its allies, including Hedzbollah.
With such “threats” around, Israelis might want to stick with Netanyahu, branded by some as Mr Security rather than opt for less experienced candidates who still need to prove themselves.
A similar concern holds true for Israel’s expansion activity in the West Bank, considered a crucial element for the conservative bloc and their loyalists. Netanyahu has already proven himself a leader that caters to the needs of Jewish settlers.
By 2019, he had built more residential units than any other prime minister, giving a green light to nearly 20,000 homes, 70 percent of which are located in “isolated” settlements or areas surrounded by Palestinian towns.
Jewish settlers might not want to exchange that bond they have with Netanyahu for a new candidate, even one from the right flank of the Israeli political spectrum.
As election day gets closer, Netanyahu will surely step up efforts to secure their votes as well as those of others. He will also accelerate his accusations against his rivals, just as was the case in previous rounds. But his opponents will not sit idly by.
On Monday, it was reported that Gantz had urged the heads of other centre and left-wing parties to join forces to topple Netanyahu.
The only question that begs to be answered is whether they will be able to put their egos aside and find enough common ground to achieve their aims.
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By Beth Accomando, Marissa Cabrera
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Above: Christopher Ashley poses in the press room with the award for best direction of a musical for "Come From Away" at the 71st annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2017.
Aired 6/14/17 on KPBS Midday Edition
Christopher Ashley, artistic director, La Jolla Playhouse
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Christopher Ashley took home his first Tony Award Sunday for directing “Come From Away,” a musical about the small Canadian town of Gander, which sheltered thousands of airline passengers stranded after their planes were diverted on 9/11.
The La Jolla Playhouse was a big winner at Sunday’s Tony Awards. Two plays that debuted at the Playhouse took home top honors.
Artistic director Christopher Ashely took home his first Tony Award for directing “Come From Away,” a musical about the small Canadian town of Gander, which sheltered thousands of airline passengers stranded after their planes were diverted on 9/11.
Rebecca Taichman also won a directors Tony for the play, “Indecent”.
The La Jolla Playhouse has ushered 28 shows to Broadway.
RELATED: Christopher Ashley Celebrates 10th Anniversary At La Jolla Playhouse
Ashley discussed Wednesday on Midday Edition what this award means to him and for the San Diego theater community.
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Parasites–allergy paradox: Disease mediators or therapeutic modulators p. 53
Mohammed A Afifi, Asif A Jiman-Fatani, Sherif El Saadany, Mahmoud A Fouad
DOI:10.1016/j.jmau.2015.03.002 PMID:30023182
The noticeable phenomenon of an increased frequency of immune-inflammatory disorders, in the industrialized world, has led to the implication of parasitic infections in the pathophysiology of these diseases. Most of the studies investigated the infection connection to allergy have centered on helminthes. Parasitic helminthes are a group of metazoans that are evolutionary diverse, yet converge to evolve common modes of immunomodulation. Helminth immunoregulation is mainly mediated by a regulatory response including Treg and Breg cells with alternatively-activated macrophages. There is increasing evidence for a causal relationship between helminth infection and allergic hyporesponsiveness, however, conflicting data are still generating. The helminth immunoregulation seems to be species-specific and phase-specific. It depends on the stage of the clinical disease which correlates with a corresponding parasitic stage (egg, larva or mature adult). Here, we review the cellular and molecular mechanisms utilized by helminthes to manipulate the immune system and the consequent bystander immunomodulatory responses toward environmental allergens. We especially focus on parasitic species and molecules involved in the modulation of allergic disorders and summarize the experimental and clinical trials using them as therapeutic agents. We also discuss the potentials and obstacles, for helminthes and/or their derived molecules, to emerge as novel therapeutic modalities.
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Immunoexpression of cyclin D1 in colorectal carcinomas is not correlated with survival outcome p. 62
Jaudah Al-Maghrabi, Shagufta Mufti, Wafaey Gomaa, Abdelbaset Buhmeida, Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Mahmoud Al-Ahwal
Background: Colon and colorectal cancer (CRC) research has entered a new era with recent updates of molecular events and prognostic markers. Among other prognostic markers, exaggerated expression of nuclear CCND1 has key role in tumour pathogenesis and metastases of CRC and has also been claimed to predict response to treatment. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the prognostic and predictive value of CCND1 in CRC and the correlation of CCND1 expression with the different clinicopathological parameters. Methods: Paraffin blocks from 117 primary CRC were retrieved from the archives of the Department of Pathology at King Abdulaziz University. Tissue microarrays were designed and constructed. The immunostaining of CCND1 was performed and analysed. Results: There were more cases with low nuclear immunoexpression of CCND1 in both primary tumours and nodal metastasis (p <0.001). Cyclin D1 did not show association with clinicopathological features except with lymphovascular invasion. Low nuclear immunoexpression of CCND1 was associated with negative lymphovascular invasion (p = 0.046). There was no statistically significant correlation between CCND1 immunoexpression and survival probability (Log Rank = 2.474, p = 0.116). Conclusion: Our study indicates that CCND1 immunoexpression cannot be used as a predictor of survival in CRC. It also shows no significant correlation with clinicopathological features except with lymphovascular invasion.
Immunohistochemical panel for differentiating renal cell carcinoma with clear and papillary features p. 68
Hanan AlSaeid Alshenawy
Objectives: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in which clear cells with papillary architecture are present is a difficult diagnostic challenge. Clear cell RCC, rarely has papillary architecture. Papillary RCC rarely contains clear cells. However, two recently described types; clear cell papillary and Xp11 translocation RCC characteristically feature both papillary and clear cells. Accurate diagnosis has both prognostic and therapeutic implications. This study aims to highlight the helpful features of each of these entities to enable reproducible classification. Methods: Sixty RCC cases with clear cells and papillary architecture were selected and classified according to The International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP) Vancouver Classification of Renal Neoplasia and graded according to The International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP) grading system for renal cell carcinoma then stained for CK7, carbonic anhydrase IX (CA IX), α-methylacyl-CoA-racemase (AMACR) and TFE-3. Results: The characteristic immunoprofile of Clear RCC is CK7−, AMACR−, CA IX+ and TFE3−, papillary RCC is CK7+, AMACR+, CAIX− and TFE3−, while for clear cell papillary RCC it is CK7+, AMACR−, CAIX+ and TFE3− and lastly Xp11 translocation RCC is CK7−, AMACR+, CAIX− and TFE3+. Conclusions: Staining for CA IX, CK7, AMACR and TFE3 comprises a concise panel for distinguishing RCC with papillary and clear pattern.
Immunoelectron microscope localization of androgen receptors and proliferating cell nuclear antigen in the epithelial cells of albino rat ventral prostate p. 75
Noha Gamal Bahey, Ezzat Abd El-Aziz El-Drieny
Androgen receptor (AR) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) play a crucial role in development and progression of various prostatic diseases including prostatic carcinoma that is a leading cause of death in males. Previous studies have evaluated the expression pattern of AR and PCNA in prostate epithelial cells using immunohistochemistry (IHC). However, this technique has limited ability to identify their precise subcellular localization. Therefore, the aim of this study was to localize, subcellularly, AR and PCNA in the secretory epithelial cells of rat ventral prostate using post embedding immunogold-electron microscopy. The ventral lobes were dissected from six adult male albino rats after being perfused with paraformaldehyde. Some specimens were immuno-labeled with AR or PCNA and others were processed for immuno-electron microscope of AR and PCNA using 15-nm gold conjugated secondary antibodies. The results showed that, by immunoperoxidase reaction, AR and PCNA were localized diffusely throughout the nuclei of the epithelial cells of prostatic acini without visible cytoplasmic expression. However, the higher resolution immuno-electron microscopy was able to detect AR and PCNA in the nucleus and some cytoplasmic organelles. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the importance of immuno-electron microscopy in precise localization of AR and PCNA at the subcelullar levels in the secretory epithelial cells of the rat prostatic acini. These findings will help to further understand the mechanism of action of these receptors under normal and pathological conditions that could have future clinical application after careful human investigation.
A new focus of autochthonous transmission of Cordylobia anthropophaga in Saudi Arabia p. 82
Mohammed A Afifi, Asif A Jiman-Fatani, Fayza I Alsiny, Wasim S Anshasi
Background: Cordylobia anthropophaga, is responsible for nodular cutaneous myiasis in sub-Saharan Africa. The fly has long been limited to tropical Africa except for Asir Province, Saudi Arabia. Al Baha Province; north of Asir has an ecological pattern close to that dominant in subtropical Africa. The Southern parts of Saudi Arabia, including Al Baha, are considered part of the Afro-tropical zoogeographical belt where C. anthropophaga is dominant. A case, with cutaneous nodular lesions, was presented to us, where comprehensive investigations were done to establish the diagnosis and to relate it to the known epidemiological background. Materials and methods: A thorough history taking, comprehensive clinical examination and an intensive parasitological examination on a viable larva recovered from the cutaneous lesions, were performed. Taxonomic identification of the larva was done based on various criteria including shape, size, cuticle spine pattern and the posterior spiracles of the recovered larva. Results: We report a case of cutaneous myiasis, caused by Cordylobia anthropophaga, indigenously acquired in Al-Baha. The recovered larva was identified as the third instar of C. anthropophaga. With no history of travel to Africa or to Asir, along with a comprehensive epidemiological assessment, an autochthonous pattern of transmission was confirmed. Conclusion: We present a new focus of autochthonous transmission of C. anthropophaga in Saudi Arabia suggesting a need for an epidemiological reassessment. We also propose considering Cordylobia myiasis as a differential diagnosis in furuncular skin lesions, even in individuals with no history of traveling to Africa.
The immunomodulatory effects of rolipram abolish drug-resistant latent phase of Toxoplasma gondii infection in a murine model p. 86
Mohammed A Afifi, Mohammed W Al-Rabia
Background: Latent toxoplasmosis always has the risk of reactivation leading to significant sequelae. The available medications, for chronic toxoplasmosis, are awfully limited by resistance of Toxoplasma cysts. Therefore, there is a growing necessity for novel therapeutic approaches. Agents increasing cAMP levels and downregulating proinflammatory cytokine could inhibit Toxoplasma conversion to the bradyzoite stage. This study explores a potential immunomodulatory effect of rolipram, a PDE4 inhibitor, on the course of experimental toxoplasmosis and links this role to deterrence of the resistant chronic phase of the disease. Materials and methods: Mice infected with low pathogenic strain of Toxoplasma gondii were treated with rolipram for three weeks. The effect of rolipram was evaluated through tissue injury scoring, brain cyst count, specific IgG titers as well as TNF-α, IFN-γ and IL-12 assays. Results: Rolipram was partially able to prevent the progression to chronic toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasma brain cyst burden showed a 74% reduction while Toxoplasma-induced inflammatory foci per liver area and nucleated cells per inflammatory focus were significantly reduced: 57.14% and 61.3% respectively. Significant reduction of TNF-α (84.6%), IFN-γ (76.7%) and IL-12 (71%) levels was demonstrated along with significant inhibition of anti-Toxoplasma antibody response. Conclusion: Rolipram efficiently modulated the Toxoplasma-induced immunological changes with a consequent remission of chronic toxoplasmosis. This study is the first to report the utilization of PDE4 inhibitors as possible immune modulators of chronic phase of Toxoplasma infection.
Morpho-histochemical characterization of the salivary glands of semi-engorged Amblyomma triste (Koch, 1844) (Acari: Ixodidae) female ticks p. 92
Patrícia Rosa de Oliveira, Karim Christina Scopinho Furquim, Gervásio Henrique Bechara, Maria Izabel Camargo-Mathias
This study presents the morphological and physiological characterization of the salivary glands of semi-engorged Amblyomma triste females. Unfed individuals were placed on New Zealand White rabbits for feeding and the females, after 4 days, were collected, dissected and the salivary glands were submitted to the application of histological (hematoxylin–eosin technique) and histochemical tests for the detection of protein (bromophenol blue technique, polysaccharides (periodic acid–Schiff technique), lipid (Nile blue technique) and calcium (von Kossa technique). The histological results show that the glandular tissue is composed by a system of ducts and three types of acini (I, II and III). The acini I are formed by a large central cell surrounded by several smaller agranular peripheral cells. Acini II are formed by cells a, c1, c2, c3 and c5, which are full of secretion granules. Acini III are constituted by cells d, e and f; the former two contain secretion granules, the latter is agranular. The glandular histochemical composition was also verified. Data obtained here will certainly help in the understanding of the cellular morphology and of the general physiology of these organs in this specie, providing important information for the creation of scientific bases which will contribute for the development of more specific and efficient methods of control.
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12 things to know today about coronavirus changes in Butler and Warren counties
Credit: DaytonDailyNews
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News | April 6, 2020
Things to know about changes in Butler and Warren counties caused by the coronavirus.
Association to hold webinar meeting
The Butler County Real Estate Investors Association will hold their monthly meeting, via webinar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The topic will be “Navigating the current landscape of evictions and titles.”
Phone 513-857-2006 to get the registration login. For more information, go to www.ButlerCountyREIA.com. CONTRIBUTED
Church cancels fried chicken dinner and silent auction
McGonigle-Millville United Methodist Church has postponed the Fried Chicken Dinner & Silent Auction Benefit that was scheduled for May 2 due to COVID-19.
Proceeds from the event were to benefit Open Hands Food Pantry. The pantry is accepting donations of non-perishable items from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays at 2143 Millville Oxford Road.
For more information, call 513-205-3356. STAFF REPORT
School board to hold a virtual meeting
A Monroe Local School District Board of Education special meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. today.
In an effort to protect the community and the school officials from the spread of coronavirus and in response to the governor’s orders, this meeting will be held remotely. The public may attend the meeting by using this Internet link: https://monroelocalschools.zoom.us/j/273857257. CONTRIBUTED
School to serve meals to students in a drive-up manner
Mason City Schools Child Nutrition Department serves meals on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mason Intermediate School, 6307 Mason-Montgomery Road; and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Vincent DePaul, 1065 Reading Road, and Western Row Elementary, 755 Western Row Road.
Remain in the cars and meals will be distributed in a “drive-up” manner. Student name and/or ID will be needed and people will be provided a display tag for the car to record that information. To limit contact, meals will be placed in the trunk of each vehicle.
If a person is having a hard time getting to the pick up location, call 513-336-6526 option 3 or email Molly Schmidt at schmidtmo@masonohioschools.com.
Community partners, Comet Cupboard and Joshua’s Place, are providing additional food and personal care items to families in need. Families may pick up meal kits at Mason Intermediate on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Christ’s Church of Mason, 5165 Western Row Rd, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Mondays. CONTRIBUTED
Fill the Truck for Seniors announced
The Council on Aging along with Frame USA, announced Fill The Truck for Seniors. Frame USA’s long time successful charity initiative, Fillthetruck.org is doing its part to help seniors who have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Personal care items will be distributed by Council on Aging to seniors in Southwestern Ohio. The goal is to collect enough supplies to give 7,500 individuals a 4-pack of toilet paper and household and personal items to help them through this crisis.
#FillTheTruck For Seniors is a charity and initiative of Frame USA and Council on Aging is classified as a 501c3 organization dedicated to serving our senior neighbors and individuals with disabilities in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. FillTheTruck.org is proud to partner with organizations to provide personal care, hygiene items, household items, pet food and much more. FilltheTruck.org is collecting donations online and at our sponsor locations now through April 30.
Seniors and individuals with disabilities who may be in need, can contact Council on Aging’s Aging and Disability Resource Center at 513-721-1025 or toll free at 800 252-0155.
Donate online at http://www.fillthetruck.org/.
Donate in person at:
Frame USA Inc., 225 Northland Blvd., Springdale, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Lakota Hills Baptist Church, 6300 Tylersville Road, West Chester, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
St. James of the Valley, 411 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays.
Historical society to offer historical driving tours
Butler County Historical Society has the first section of the new Butler County Historical Driving Tours available. To discover and learn about the historical markers on the west side of Butler County, go to https://bchistoricalsociety.com.
Students sews masks for local doctors and nurses
Allie Lunt, a Springboro High School (SHS) Senior, has been spending a lot of time at home sewing together medical masks for local doctors and nurses working directly with contagious patients, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Allie is a member of the National Honor Society (NHS), an organization for high school students in grades 10-12 that promotes leadership, service, character, and scholarship.
As part of the requirements for NHS, students must meet certain service goals that involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, without compensation. Allie was originally scheduled to work the Hometown EXPO (“That Spring Thing”) in March at Springboro High School, however the event was postponed until Sept. 26, as a result of the state’s stay-at-home orders. Instead, Allie found a way to serve her community while at home.
Working more than 20 hours so far, Allie is providing much needed supplies to first responders, and those working in the medical field to combat COVID-19. CONTRIBUTED
SELF continues to adapt to COVID-19 crisis
Supports to Encourage Low-income Families (SELF) has been offering energy assistance application pick-up and drop off at its Hamilton location since Governor Mike DeWine announced the Stay-at-Home Order for all Ohioans. SELF is now offering the same option at its Middletown office, located at 930 9th Ave. The Winter Crisis program and the regular Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) have been extended by the Ohio Development Services Agency until May 1 and June 1, respectively. Anyone in need of energy assistance can find paper applications at the front of the building, where there is also a secure drop box for completed forms. Additionally, applications may also be downloaded from www.selfhelps.org.
SELF’s HEAP and Winter Crisis programs are federally-funded utility assistance programs which help qualifying Ohioans who are at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, meet the high cost of home heating.
Completed applications and copies of required documents for the Winter Crisis Program or HEAP can also be submitted in the following ways:
• Dropped off outside SELF’s Hamilton office, located at 1790 S. Erie Hwy, Hamilton. There is a secure lock box located there.
• Mailed to SELF at: PO Box 1322, Hamilton, OH 45012
• Emailed to info@selfhelps.org
• Faxed to 513-737-3889
A list of documents required to receive assistance can be found at www.selfhelps.org. For questions about HEAP, call 513-820-5012 or email info@selfhelps.org.
Upon careful consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, SELF has decided to cancel its 24th Annual Celebration and Awards Banquet. The event, which was originally set for May 1, had been postponed to May 22 before this latest decision. The Annual Celebration and Awards Banquet is SELF’s largest fundraiser each year. If a person would like to support Butler County’s Community Action Agency as it navigates assisting the community during this crisis, donations may be made at www.selfhelps.org or mailed to PO Box 1322, Hamilton, OH, 45012. CONTRIBUTED
Updated application process for energy assistance programs
The Ohio Development Services Agency (Development) and Warren County Community Services, Inc., are working to help keep Ohioans safe during this time of emergency.
Effective immediately, Ohioans who are enrolling in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) for the first time, applying for Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program, or have limited income, are no longer required to visit a local Energy Assistance Provider in order to complete an application. If a person needs assistance with a disconnection, bulk fuel or PIPP, call 513-695-2286. At this time there will be no walk-ins available.
Ohioans can visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to start their application and upload the required documents prior to their appointment. If a person does not have access to the internet and/or cannot upload their documentation, the local Energy Assistance Provider can complete the application over the phone.
Development will also extend the Winter Crisis Program (WCP) until May 1, to align with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio’s extended Winter Reconnect Order and the regular Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will be extended until June 1.
Development’s Interactive Voice Response phone lines will not be available, however Ohioans may continue to call 800-282-0880 and select option 2, to be transferred to their local Energy Assistance Provider.
The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program helps income-eligible Ohioans pay their heating bills and can assist with fuel tank placement, fuel tank testing and furnace repair. Ohioans must have a gross income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines to qualify for WCP and HEAP assistance. Ohioans that have a regulated utility and have been issued a disconnect notice are eligible for a one-time WCP benefit if they have not already received a WCP or regular HEAP benefit.
For more information about the features of the Winter Crisis Program locally and what is needed to apply, contact Warren County Community Services, Inc at 513-695-2286. CONTRIBUTED
School district providing meals for students
Beginning Monday, the Fairfield City School District will provide students with a week’s worth of free meals every Monday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the following locations:
Compass Elementary, 8801 Holden Blvd.
Central Elementary, 5054 Dixie Hwy.
West Elementary, 4700 River Road
East Elementary, 6711 Morris Road, Fairfield Twp.
Pinnacle on Pleasant, 5001 Pleasant Ave.
Camelot East Apartments, 1400 Sherwood Drive
Fairfield Acres (Debbie Park), 94 Sammy Drive
Pater Worship Center, 2104 Pater Ave.
Tyler's Creek Apartments, 7777 Wildbranch Road
Meals will be available to all children ages 1-18 and will include breakfast and lunch.
Shared Harvest Food Bank will be providing meals on the following days at the locations listed:
Wednesdays:
Camden ELC, 8263 U.S. 127, Camden
Faith Community United Methodist Church 8230 Cox Road, West Chester
Grant ELC, 415 Campbell Ave., Hamilton
Middletown ELC, 1516 1st St., Middletown
Fairfield Church of Nazarene (Rethreads), 1425 Nilles Road, Fairfield
Food distribution will be from 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m. It is first come-first served as you drive up. There are no qualifications, simply show up to one of the locations. CONTRIBUTED
Kroger adds ‘hero bonus’ for employees working during coronavirus concerns
Kroger has announced a bonus for all hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates at its family of stores.
The grocery chain said it will add $2 an hour “hero bonus” to their base pay for hours worked March 29 through April 18. The premium will be disbursed weekly to ensure associates have access to additional cash.
The hourly bonus is in addition to a one-time $300 bonus that will be paid out to all full-time employees today and a one-time $150 bonus that will be paid out to all part-time employees the same day.
“Our associates have displayed the true actions of a hero, working tirelessly on the frontlines to ensure everyone has access to affordable, fresh food and essentials during this national emergency,” Kroger chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said in a statement issued late Tuesday evening.
“The Hero Bonus is just one more way we continue to convey our thanks and gratitude not only to our existing associates but also to the more than 30,000 new hires who have joined in the past two weeks and those who will soon join the Kroger Family of Companies.”
In addition to the bonuses, Kroger said it is taking several additional actions:
• Ensuring associates who are affected by COVID-19 — whether experiencing symptoms and self-isolating, diagnosed or placed in quarantine – can recover with the support of emergency paid leave.
• Starting next week, the Kroger Family of Companies is adding ExpressPay, a new benefit that allows most hourly associates to access some of their pay faster, putting money in their pockets sooner than usual.
• Making $5 million available for those facing hardship, including lack of access to childcare and for those considered higher-risk, due to COVID-19 through the Kroger Family of Companies Helping Hands fund.
• Offering an associate hotline to answer benefit questions quickly.
• Providing access to mental health services and other benefits to support associates’ mental and physical well-being during this stressful time.
• Supporting associates by onboarding more than 30,600 new hires in the last two weeks, including workers from the hardest-hit sectors like restaurants, hotels and food service distributors. ERIC SCHWARTZBERG
Board offices remain closed through May 1
In accordance with the order announced April 2 by Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton and Governor Mike DeWine, the offices of Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren & Clinton Counties (MHRBWCC) will remain closed through May 1.
MHRBWCC staff are working remotely and can still be reached by phone and email. The baord has also created a Coronavirus Resources page on the website at www.mhrbwcc.org that is updated regularly.
Additionally, the following are helpful contact phone numbers for agencies that are contracted through the board to deliver crisis, mental health and addiction services. Most are still serving Warren and Clinton County residents by phone or telehealth options. Contact them directly to determine if they may also be offering in-person counseling services:
Local Crisis Hotline, 877-695-6333 (including Mobile Response Stabilization Services requests)
Crisis Text Line text "4hope" to 741741
Ohio MHAS Helpline, 877-275-6364
Disaster Distress Line, 800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
Solutions all locations, 513-228-7800
Talbert House: Lebanon 513-932-4337, Franklin 937-723-0883, Wilmington 937-414-2016
Butler Behavioral Health, 513-896-7887
New Housing Ohio, 513-554-4567
Beech Acres Parenting Ctr., Lebanon, 513-231-6630
Mental Health America of Northern Ky. & Southwest Oh., 513-721-2910
NAMI of Southwest Ohio, 513-351-3500
To have a community news item included, email information to ButlerCountyNews@coxohio.com.
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A systematized approach to radiographic assessment of commonly seen genetic bone diseases in children: A pictorial review
Tamer A El-Sobky1, Rabah M Shawky2, Hossam M Sakr3, Solaf M Elsayed2, Nermine S Elsayed4, Shaimaa G Ragheb2, Radwa Gamal2
1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
2 Department of Paediatrics, Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
3 Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
4 Center of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
Date of Acceptance 27-Oct-2017
Date of Web Publication 15-Nov-2017
Hossam M Sakr
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo
Tamer A El-Sobky
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Ain-Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo
Genetic skeletal dysplasias or osteochondrodysplasias constitute a large group of hereditable disorders with generalized skeletal involvement that can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Although most genetic skeletal dysplasias have been well identified clinically, the overlap between dysplasia subtypes may create diagnostic challenges. The plain radiographic presentation of genetic skeletal dysplasias may closely mimic rheumatologic, hematologic, and Perthes disease. Accurate review of the plain radiographic and clinical data may allow to prioritize and conduct gene sequencing tests efficiently. Bone imaging plays a distinctive role in diagnosis. We reviewed the radiologic profile of patients with some commonly seen skeletal dysplasias; achondroplasia, multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, pseudoachondroplasia, spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda, osteogenesis imperfecta, mucopolysaccharidosis, and spondylometaphyseal and spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia. We proposed a specific radiographic approach to the differential diagnosis of commonly seen osteochondrodysplasias. The pictorial essay demonstrates that careful plain radiographic evaluation can be a very beneficial tool to the diagnostic process of osteochondrodysplasias.
Keywords: Differential diagnosis, genetic bone disease, genetic skeletal dysplasia, musculoskeletal imaging, osteochondrodysplasia, pediatric
El-Sobky TA, Shawky RM, Sakr HM, Elsayed SM, Elsayed NS, Ragheb SG, Gamal R. A systematized approach to radiographic assessment of commonly seen genetic bone diseases in children: A pictorial review. J Musculoskelet Surg Res 2017;1:25-32
El-Sobky TA, Shawky RM, Sakr HM, Elsayed SM, Elsayed NS, Ragheb SG, Gamal R. A systematized approach to radiographic assessment of commonly seen genetic bone diseases in children: A pictorial review. J Musculoskelet Surg Res [serial online] 2017 [cited 2021 Jan 20];1:25-32. Available from: https://www.journalmsr.com/text.asp?2017/1/2/25/218446
Study Highlights
Skeletal radiography can deliver significant clues to the diagnosis of commonly seen osteochondrodysplasias
Adopting a systematized approach to the radiographic assessment of osteochondrodysplasias can optimize the role of diagnostic imaging
Meticulous reporting of the pattern, extent, and severity of radiographic skeletal pathology is an essential part of the diagnostic process
Radioclinical correlations are indispensable to accurate diagnosis of commonly seen osteochondrodysplasias.
Genetic skeletal dysplasias or osteochondrodysplasias comprise a large group of clinically and radiologically diverse disorders that stem from disordered growth and development of bone and cartilage. More than 450 well-characterized osteochondrodysplasias have been recognized. Despite the relative rarity of each type, the summed incidence of these osteochondrodysplasias is not trivial. This imperfect osseocartilaginous biology is usually attributed to defects in structural proteins, metabolic processes, or growth plate regulation.[1],[2],[3],[4] Arriving at a definitive diagnosis is critical in understanding prognosis, genetic counseling, preventing complications, and timely institution of available medical and surgical management.[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[10],[11] Skeletal dysplasias can result in functional disability secondary to joint destruction, limb deformities, neurologic involvement, and reduced health-related quality of life. Extraskeletal complications can occur in association with osteochondrodysplasia.[12],[13],[14],[15],[16],[17],[18] Although most osteochondrodysplasias have been well identified clinically, the overlap between dysplasia subtypes may create diagnostic challenges.[19],[20],[21],[22] Clinical overlaps between osteochondrodysplasias and rheumatologic disorders have been reported.[23] Plain radiographic imaging remains a substantial contributor to accurate diagnosis of skeletal dysplasias in childhood.[24],[25],[26],[27],[28] Accurate review of the plain radiographic and clinical data may allow to prioritize and conduct gene sequencing tests efficiently.[26],[27] The goal of this study is to familiarize radiologists, pediatricians, and orthopedists with the typical imaging features of some of the commonly encountered osteochondrodysplasias and their differential diagnoses. The radiologic characteristics of osteochondrodysplasias were reviewed through adopting a specific systematized approach. The diagnosis was based on the coexistence of classic radioclinical features, biochemical testing, and available molecular analysis.
Guidelines for Radiologic Evaluation
Clinical assessment is an integral part of the diagnostic process. Anthropometric measurements are of particular significance for determining the type of disproportionate short-stature, short-limb versus short-trunk. The morphologic examination can provide valuable clues to the differential diagnosis. Detailed neurological and thoracoabdominal examination may be dictated by the clinical scenario.[19],[29],[30],[31] Mucopolysaccharidosis among others carries a significant potential for cranial and spinal complications.[14],[15] Osteochondrodysplasias may exhibit a deceptive radiographic resemblance to rheumatologic,[32] hematologic,[33],[34] and Perthes disease.[35] Adopting a systematized approach to the radiographic assessment of osteochondrodysplasias is pivotal to an accurate diagnosis. We propose adherence to the following guidelines: (a) a complete whole-body skeletal survey including orthogonal views of the skull, spine, pelvis, and all extremities with separate views for the hands, (b) technically sound and optimally positioned radiographs, (c) a general overview of bone density, architecture, alignment, pathologic fractures, and eruption patterns of secondary ossification nuclei, (d) determination of the predominant skeletal involvement, spine/axial versus limb/appendicular affection, (e) determination of most affected segment by shortening in the limbs, rhizomelic (proximal segments), mesomelic (middle segments), acromelic (distal segments), micromelic (universal limb involvement), versus the most affected spine segment, (f) identification of pattern of affection of different components of bone geography, joint, epiphysis, physis, metaphysis, or diaphysis, and (g) determination of bilateralism and symmetry of lesions [Figure 1].
Figure 1: A simplified scheme for radiographic differential diagnosis of commonly seen osteochondrodysplasias in children
Achondroplasia is the most common nonlethal osteochondrodysplasias. It is caused by heterozygous mutation in the FGFR3 gene on chromosome 4p16.3. Achondroplasia is inherited as an autosomal dominant with essentially complete penetrance.[2] Patients demonstrate unique radioclinical features that are readily detectable at birth. Clinically, patients present with rhizomelic short-limb short stature particularly affecting the humeri and femora, macrocephaly, frontal bossing, midface hypoplasia, exaggerated lumbar lordosis, genu varum, and trident hand. There is a tendency to generalized joint laxity except for limitation of elbow extension and forearm rotation. In addition, patients exhibit predominant metaphyseal changes on radiographs [Figure 2].[2],[3],[19]
Figure 2: (a-e) Achondroplasia, 2-year-old boy. Hand radiograph anteroposterior view (a) showing a spade-like hand with clear separation of fingers and uniform length of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th fingers and short phalanges with metaphyseal widening. Dorsolumbar spine radiograph lateral view (b) shows dysplastic bullet-shaped vertebrae with anterior beaking (solid arrows), posterior scalloping of vertebral bodies (hollow arrows), and mild dorsal kyphosis. Note the shortened ribs. Dorsolumbar spine radiograph anteroposterior view (c) shows an unchanged interpedicular distance caudally, especially in the lumbar segments. In contrast, pseudoachondroplasia patients exhibit normal widening of the interpedicular distances caudally. This is an important distinguishing radiographic feature. Pelvic radiograph anteroposterior view (d) demonstrates short broad femoral necks (white arrows), flat horizontal acetabuli (black arrows), and dysplastic iliac bones with squaring and rounding of corners. The proximal femoral epiphyses are totally and partially unossified in the right and left hips, respectively. Note that abnormalities are bilateral and symmetric. Knee radiograph anteroposterior view (e) demonstrates metaphyseal flaring and cupping of the distal femora and proximal tibias with relatively unaffected epiphyseal size (solid arrows). Note the characteristic V-shaped configuration of the distal femoral metaphyses (hollow arrows) producing a ball-in-socket epiphysis. Note the bilateral and symmetric lesions. Mark the generally intact morphology and texture of epiphyses (d and e)
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia and pseudoachondroplasia
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) and pseudoachondroplasia are commonly encountered osteochondrodysplasias. MED is a heterogeneous disorder caused by mutations in several genes that have originated in various genotypic-phenotypic correlations. MED1 is caused by a heterozygous mutation in the gene encoding cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP). Mutation in the COMP gene can also cause a clinically and radiologically similar but more extreme disorder pseudoachondroplasia. MED1 and pseudoachondroplasia are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and are collectively referred to as COMP-related osteochondrodysplasias.[2],[26],[27] Patients with MED usually manifest in early-to-mid childhood with deteriorating joint pain and stiffness and tend to develop a milder form of short stature. Pseudoachondroplasia usually manifests in the 2nd year of life with ligamentous laxity and tends to develop severe disproportionate short stature. Patients with MED and pseudoachondroplasia usually develop progressive degenerative joint disease often necessitating a hip joint replacement in early adulthood. In contrast to pseudoachondroplasia, spinal abnormalities in MED are usually less pronounced or absent.[21],[26],[27],[31],[36] The imaging features of MED and pseudoachondroplasia are depicted in [Figure 3] and [Figure 4].
Figure 3: (a and b) Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. Pelvis and hip radiograph anteroposterior view (a). Note the broad short necks and irregular eruption of proximal femoral epiphyses with considerable symmetry of lesions. The greater trochanteric apophyses are overriding with an irregular ossification pattern. Notice the undersized ossification nucleus of the proximal femora in contrast to the fully erupted ossification nucleus of the greater trochanter. Normally, the ossification nucleus of the proximal femur appears before that of the greater trochanter. Observe the acetabular widening with subchondral sclerosis and periarticular irregularities. Knee radiograph anteroposterior view (b). Observe the epiphyseal irregularities and mottling (coexistence of lytic and sclerotic lesions) around the knee, epiphyseal vertical defects (hollow arrows), rarefaction, and depression of the medial tibial metaphyses (solid arrows). Mark the characteristic bilateralism and symmetry of described lesions
Figure 4: (a-g) Pseudoachondroplasia. A 9-year-old female patient 1. Notice the disproportionate short-limb short stature. Mark the arm and thigh shortening (rhizomelic shortening), bow legs, and broadening of distal ends of forearm and tibias (a). Anteroposterior radiograph of both legs (b) demonstrating metaphyseal flaring and cupping (hollow white arrows), epiphyseal irregularities (solid white arrows), and dense sclerotic lines of the distal metaphyses (black arrows). All these changes are known as “rachitic-like changes”. Similar changes can be appreciated in the anteroposterior radiograph of both arms (c). A 9-year-old male with “hypophosphatemic rickets” patient 2. Hand and wrist radiographs (d) show typical rachitic changes in metaphyses of the distal radiuses and ulnae (hollow arrows). Note the small for age distal radial epiphyses (solid arrows). Notice the deceptive resemblance between these rachitic changes and the “rachitic-like changes” observed in the pseudoachondroplasia radiographs. Note the symmetry of epimetaphyseal lesions (b-d). Anteroposterior radiograph of the hips (e) of an 8-year-old male patient 3 demonstrates the absence of ossification in the proximal femoral epiphyses and greater trochanteric apophyses, the characteristic medial beaking of the neck (arrows) and coxa vara. A 4-year-old male patient 4. Cervical spine radiographs (f) depict the characteristic platyspondyly (uniformly reduced vertebral height) in anteroposterior view and atypical bullet-shaped/oval vertebrae (convexity of superior border with mild anterior and central beaking) in lateral view. Lumbar spine radiograph lateral view (g) depicts typical bullet-shaped/oval vertebrae (convexity of both the superior and inferior vertebral borders with clear anterior and central beaking)
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda (SEDT) is a relatively less frequent osteochondrodysplasia. SEDT is caused by mutations in the TRAPPC2 gene. It is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern. Affected children demonstrate disproportionately short-trunk short stature with a barrel-shaped chest together with classic radiographic changes in the axial and appendicular skeleton [Figure 5]. The manifestations are not present at birth but appear later in childhood, typically between ages 6 and 10 years.[2],[3],[19]
Figure 5: (a-d) Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda. Radiograph of the lumbar spine and hip anteroposterior view (a) in an adolescent patient 1 shows degenerative changes of spine with scoliotic deformity and bilateral hip dysplasia in the form of coxa breva, hip subluxation, shallow, and vertical acetabuli. Follow-up radiographs (b) show significant bilateral arthritic changes. Note the superior-lateral diminution of joint space, subchondral sclerosis. Hand radiograph anteroposterior view of an adolescent patient 2 (c) shows carpal bone amalgamation, sclerosis, and irregularities and the clinical deformity (d)
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a fairly common osteochondrodysplasia. It is the most common genetically determined bone fragility disorder in children. This generalized skeletal connective tissue disorder is characterized chiefly by repeated fractures commonly associated with minimal or no trauma, poor dentition, and blue sclerae. It is caused by mutations in either COL1A1 or COL1A2 and is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. Mutations in other recently recognized genes are recessively inherited. These two genes encode the A1 and A2 chains of collagen type I. COL1A1/ 2-related OI has been classified into four types; type I: Classic nondeforming OI with blue sclerae, type II: Perinatally lethal OI, type III: Progressively deforming OI, and type IV: Common variable OI with normal sclerae. A wide array of radioclinical manifestations has been reported ranging from mild susceptibility to fractures up to marked generalized skeletal deformities, disability, and short stature.[2],[3],[19],[20] Differential diagnosis of OI includes disorders that cause generalized skeletal rarefaction as growth hormone deficiency and those with an increased risk of repeated fractures in children as primary hyperparathyroidism and autosomal recessive cutis laxa [Figure 6].[2],[37] Cutis laxa is an uncommon genetic disorder. The majority of subtypes of cutis laxa syndromes affect connective tissue development through structural gene defects. The skeletal manifestations include spontaneous fractures, joint dislocations, and growth retardation.[38],[39]
Figure 6: (a-h) Osteogenesis imperfecta. Femoral radiograph lateral view (a) of patient 1 demonstrates bilateral asymmetric anterior bowing with healing (solid arrows) and healed (hollow arrows) fractures. Tibial radiograph lateral view (b) demonstrates bilateral anterior tibial bowing “kyphosis”, early healing (solid arrow), progressively healing (hollow arrows), and healed (triangle) fractures. Note the “pencil-like” deformity of both bones, especially the fibulae and the “honeycomb appearance” of the medulla, especially the distal tibias. Pelvis radiograph anteroposterior view patient 2 (c) demonstrates the severe varus deformity of proximal femora and near total healing of subtrochanteric fractures. Note that fractures usually start union on the medial (compressive) surface while delayed union is usually revealed on the lateral (tensile) surface (arrows). The dorsolumbar spine radiograph lateral view of patient 3 (d) shows generalized osteoporosis, biconcave vertebral wedging (hollow arrows), platyspondyly (solid arrow), and various degrees of anterior wedging. Notice that radiographic signs of the spine in osteogenesis imperfecta may closely resemble those of patients receiving growth hormone replacement therapy (e). Note the areas of bone sclerosis intermingled with resorption (e). Humerus radiograph anteroposterior view of a 3-year-old patient 4 (f) demonstrates multiple transverse sclerotic lines (arrows) representing bisphosphonate treatment cycles. Note the elongated thinned out clavicle, ribs, and widened intercostal spaces. The radiographic signs of cutis laxa (g and h) closely resemble osteogenesis imperfecta. Note the united femoral fractures (arrows) in anteroposterior view (g). Upper limb radiograph anteroposterior view (h) shows an apex-lateral angulation of both ulnae, apex-medial angulation of the distal humerus (solid arrows), with dislocated radial heads (hollow arrows), an important differentiating sign from osteogenesis imperfecta
Mucopolysaccharidosis
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a commonly encountered group of osteochondrodysplasias. It is a contiguous gene duplication or deletion syndrome in which multiple genes are involved. All forms of MPS are inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, with the exception of MPS II; Hunter syndrome which is X-linked. They are caused by disrupted activity of the lysosomal enzymes, which blocks degradation of mucopolysaccharides and leads to accumulation of abnormal byproducts, namely, heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate, and keratan sulfate. The resulting cellular dysfunction can lead to a variety of skeletal and visceral manifestations. MPS have been subcategorized according to the type of enzyme inadequacy and glycoprotein accumulated as follows: MPS I syndromes (Hurler syndrome, Hurler-Scheie syndrome, or Scheie syndrome), MPS II (Hunter syndrome), MPS III (Sanfilippo syndrome), MPS IV (Morquio syndrome), and MPS VI (Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome) among other less common subtypes. The age of presentation of MPS subtypes is variable. In most types of MPS, the abnormal features are readily distinguishable at birth. Nevertheless, MPS IV (Morquio syndrome) usually presents in children aged 2‘4 years while other types present late in childhood. Significant morbidity can arise from neuro-orthopedic impairment, and the lifespan may be shortened. Hip dysplasia and spinal involvement are prominent musculoskeletal features in patients with MPS.[40],[41],[42],[43] In general, characteristic imaging features are an important aid to the confirmation of MPS diagnosis [Figure 7]. Employment of imaging features to denote an MPS subtype is challenging. Skeletal MRI may augment the diagnostic role of plain radiographs. MRI may have the potentiality of revealing underlying complications and surgical planning.[14],[15],[44]
Figure 7: (a-e) Mucopolysaccharidosis IV (Morquio syndrome). Pelvis and hip radiograph anteroposterior view (a). Notice the flattened irregular and mottled appearance of the proximal femoral epiphyses, coxa valga (increased neck shaft angle), and wide shallow acetabular cavities. The right hip is dislocated as indicated by a disrupted Shenton's line compared to the relatively undisturbed line on the left hip (white curved lines). The iliac bones are constricted. Pelvis anteroposterior views of another patient with mucopolysaccharidosis demonstrate a bilateral symmetric dislocation of hips with disrupted Shenton's line and femoral heads articulating with false acetabulum (hollow arrow) instead of true acetabulum (solid arrow) (b). The changes demonstrated in the femoral epiphyses of the previous two patients are also typical for Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease (c) and are known as “Perthes-like changes.” Mark that changes exhibited in proximal femoral epiphysis and metaphyses of Perthes disease (c) are typically asymmetrical and the hips exhibit coxa vara with absence of dysplastic changes of the iliac bone. These radiologic signs seen in anteroposterior view of the pelvis provide key clues to distinguish Perthes from mucopolysaccharidosis and other dysplasias. Dorsolumbar spine radiograph lateral view (d) demonstrates kyphosis and various degrees of platyspondyly. Anterior central (solid arrows) and inferior (hollow arrows) beaking is encountered in some vertebrae. Note the expansion of ribs. The hand radiograph anteroposterior view (e) demonstrates pointed proximal ends of second through fifth metacarpals (stars) and metacarpal widening
Spondylometaphyseal and spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia
Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia (SMD) and spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia (SEMD) represent a group of osteochondrodysplasias in which the spine and metaphyseal ends of the proximal femora are pivotal features of diagnosis. Heterozygous mutations in the gene encoding the calcium-permeable ion channel TRPV4 on chromosome 12q24 produce SMD. Heterozygous mutations in the type II collagen gene COL2A1 on chromosome 12q13 produce SEMD. Both types are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. Short-trunk short stature and narrow thorax are common presenting features.[2],[3] Radiographic features of two children with SMD Kozlowski type and SEMD Strudwick type are depicted [Figure 8].
Figure 8: (a-e) Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia. Radiographs of pelvis and hip anteroposterior and frog lateral views (a) showing extensive “enchondroma-like” symmetric metaphyseal changes of both femora (arrows). The changes involve areas of bone sclerosis intermingled with areas of resorption. Spine radiograph lateral view (b) demonstrating mild platyspondyly and expansion of anterolateral parts of the ribs with “club-shaped” configuration (arrows). Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia. Radiographs of pelvis and hip anteroposterior view (c) demonstrating extensive metaphyseal broadening of both femora and pelvic bones (star). Note the bilateral femoral epiphyseal involvement and acetabular widening, horizontality and irregularity (hollow arrows). Although changes are asymmetric, both femoral and acetabular components of each hip joint exhibit “congruent incongruity.” These changes are collectively known as “Perthes-like changes” [Figure 7]a and [Figure 7]b. Note the serrated iliac crest (solid arrow). Dorsal spine radiograph lateral view (d) demonstrates extensive platyspondyly (solid arrows), vertebral clefts (hollow arrows), and rib broadening. The leg radiograph anteroposterior views (e) show bilateral genu valgum. Temporary hemiepiphysiodesis was conducted at another hospital aiming for gradual deformity correction. Note the physeal widening and metaphyseal irregularities of proximal tibias (arrows). The presence of clear spinal involvement, pelvic bone changes, and genu valgum in spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia are important differentiating signs from Perthes disease
Skeletal radiography can deliver significant clues to the diagnosis of commonly seen osteochondrodysplasias. The radiologic lesions should be interpreted in light of the clinical features. Adopting a systematized approach to the radiographic assessment of osteochondrodysplasias can optimize the role of diagnostic imaging. Meticulous reporting of the pattern, extent, and severity of radiographic skeletal pathology is an essential part of the diagnostic process.
TAE, SME, and NS conceived and designed the study, conducted research, provided, and organized research materials. TAE, RMS, HMS, RG, and SGR collected, analyzed, and interpreted data. TAE wrote initial and final draft of the article. All authors have critically reviewed and approved the final draft, checked the article for plagiarism, and are responsible for the content and similarity index of the manuscript.
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Title: Star of Stone
Authors: P.D. Baccalario
A new mystery brings friends Harvey from New York, Sheng from Shanghai, Elettra from Rome, and Mistral from Paris together in the Big Apple, along with their adult friend Ermete. But this mystery stems from the last. In book one, The Ring of Fire, the four kids were given a briefcase by a man named Alfred Van Der Berger, who was murdered shortly after. Inside they found four tos tops that they risked their lives to protect.
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The Postcards
In Star of Stone, the kids learn about Alfred Van Der Berger’s life back in New York, and follow a series of postcards that he wrote, each containing a numerical code. The postcards take them all around NYC in search of something called the Star of Stone. But they’re being hunted by a grotesque night club owner and his band of beautiful, violent women.
Meanwhile, Harvey’s dad, an oceanographer, has learned about a drastic rise in the ocean’s temperatures—a rise that could cause the end of the world.
Century Quartet #2: Star of Stone is much more engaging than the first book, The Ring of Fire. Not only do you learn about interesting historical facts, but you get a good sense of New York City. The characters are more developed and the potential for the end of the world is much more intense. We can only imagine what will happen in books three and four.
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Video Game Remakes We'd Love To See
By: Max Cannon
This far into the current console generations it's no secret that we're swimming in remakes, remasters, and reboots. While it feels like every game possible has seen another release, there are certainly some notable gaps that we'd like to see filled. Here are the three games we'd love to see remade.
1. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
This game is certainly inevitable for some sort of rerelease on the Nintendo Switch because of how perfect the platform is for bringing the game to more modern gamers. Skyward Sword was originally released on the Nintendo Wii and definitely split some players with the divisive motion controls that the game centered around. Using the Wiimotes to control Link's sword swinging arm was a feature that could only work on a console that allowed for competent motion controls in each hand and the Switch's Joy-Con could perfectly bring over that experience.
Wii - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Trailer
With both The Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD getting releases for the Wii U, there is clear evidence that Nintendo has their eyes on classic Zelda games and if we're going sequentially then Skyward Sword is next in line. Here's what we had to say about the game back in 2011 when the game first came out.
"At first, it can take some time to get used to the motion controls of the game...but they are still fun to use anyways. The dungeons in Skyward Sword are masterfully designed to test your ability with all your items and are never boring. Overall, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an amazing game that should be in everyone's collection."
Skyward Sword's combat heavy motion controls would work even better on the Switch. Courtesy of Nintendo
2. Crash Team Racing
We loved last year's Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy but there was a notable absence with Crash Team Racing sticking behind on the PlayStation 1. While Mario Kart will always hold onto the crown for the best family-friendly racer there are many that argue that the Bandicoot could give Mario a run for his money. It also wouldn't hurt for PlayStation, a company with a decent pool of first-party games, to give players another game in a series that players would love to return to.
Now imagine this classic looking as good as the N. Sane Trilogy. Courtesy of PlayStation
The last Kart racer on PlayStation to really have some resonance was LittleBigPlanet Karting but it didn't exactly set the world on fire. Bringing back a character that players loved, like Crash, is a fantastic excuse to strap PlayStation players into a Crash Kart.
3. Spyro the Dragon
This one seems like it's going to be happening if rumors are to be believed. Spyro the Dragon, which was the first Insomniac Games mascot platformer before Ratchet and Clank overtook the purple dragon. If last year's Crash Bandicoot was an indicator that gamers have a fondness for those classic characters from yesteryear and Spyro the Dragon seems like the logical conclusion.
It's time for Spyro the Dragon to make a proper return. Courtesy of Insomniac Games
There's nothing confirmed, but come on, and it seems like another chance for developer Vicarious Visions to follow-up from Crash. My guess? We'll see that game in 2018.
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Kimchi paradox
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Korea Times입력 2019-10-06
Koreans’ staple dish popular overseas, yet ‘so-so’ at home
By Kang Hyun-kyung
In July, Park Jong-cheol, a professor of herbal medicine resources at Sunchon National University in South Jeolla Province, discovered “something unexpected” in a cafeteria on a passenger ferry en route to the small Baltic state of Estonia from Sweden.
There was kimchi in a container, along with Western side-dishes, at the buffet-style restaurant.
“It was a nice surprise to find kimchi there,” Park said during a recent interview with The Korea Times.
Amused at seeing Koreans’ staple dish there, Park, a kimchi expert, decided to watch how the European passengers reacted to it.
“Some just saw it after opening the lid of the container without trying it; some smelled it; and some placed it on their plates to try it,” he said. “I had never thought Swedish or Estonian people would eat kimchi. Sweden and Estonia are far from Korea, so I presumed people there would have had few chances to try it. That’s why I didn’t expect the Korean side-dish would be served in a cafeteria on a ferry connecting the Nordic and Baltic states.”
Park, 64, said kimchi has become a de facto global food, noting he has seen for himself during his frequent overseas business trips that its popularity knows no borders.
In September, he published a book, “Kimchi Went Global: Kimchi Hallyu,” a collection of his newspaper columns and photos he has taken.
Over the past 15 years, he has done research about kimchi and given lectures to foreign nationals about authentic kimchi, its tradition, recipes and health benefits.
Previously, he served as president of the Kimchi Association and vice chairman of the Gwangju Kimchi Festival. Every year, he went to the local festival and photographed various kinds of kimchi presented there aiming to use them in his future book.
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Czech people eat Korean stone pot bibimap (dol sot bibimbap) with kimchi and other side dishes at a Korean restaurant in Prague, Czech Republic in this July photo. / Courtesy of Park Jong-cheol
With the new publication, Park said, he aims to educate the public about the real value of kimchi, as he will retire from teaching next year.
“There are a lot of books about kimchi but many of them are just recipes,” he said. “It’s hard to find books about the authentic staple dish with thorough and accurate information. Kimchi is the brainchild of Koreans’ centuries-old wisdom to have healthy fermented food all year around. It originated from Korea. It’s ironic that the home country of kimchi has few books about its tradition and history.”
Park said kimchi has become quite popular overseas, sharing an anecdote he heard from the Paris-based kimchi businessman Lee Sang-yoon to back his claim.
Several years ago, Lee, the president of Yi-Jo Kimchi, got a phone call from a French consumer.
“I heard the caller was curious about which kimchi he was eating and he asked Mr. Lee for the recipe he followed when he made kimchi. He was asking if kimchi from Yi-Jo was based on a Seoul recipe or one for Jeolla Province kimchi,” Park said. “Even we Koreans don’t know how the two recipes are different from each other, but the French consumer knew. French people not only enjoy kimchi but some are very knowledgeable about it and know how to make it.”
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, kimchi exports have continued to increase over the past three years. In 2018, Korea exported 28,181 tons of kimchi to 68 countries, up 20 percent compared to the previous year. The number of countries has also increased. In 2017, 63 countries imported kimchi from Korea.
Japan is the largest importer, followed by the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia and China.
K-pop and Korean TV dramas are believed to be two factors that have sparked a “kimchi boom” overseas.
The popularity overseas has created an uncommon phenomenon ― the “kimchi paradox,” which has persisted over the past decade after the side-dish went global.
Despite its popularity overseas, kimchi is losing ground at home.
Koreans don’t eat kimchi as much as they did in the past.
According to a 2017 survey by Gacheon University professor Lee Hae-jung, Koreans’ per capita consumption of kimchi dropped 22.3 percent between 2005 and 2015. In 2005, the average Korean consumed 123.9 grams of kimchi but 10 years later the figure fell to 96.3.
“It’s interesting to know that Korean teens nowadays don’t eat kimchi that much, but overseas K-pop fans, who are mostly teenagers, love the Korean dish,” Park said. “People tend to eat what they ate when they were kids because their taste buds were developed that way. The younger Koreans are not excited about kimchi probably because they didn’t eat it so much when they were raised. What’s happening overseas is that young K-pop fans eat kimchi. I believe they will consume the Korean dish even after they become adults.”
There is another distinct trend that supports this paradoxical kimchi consumption at home and abroad.
Korea imports more kimchi than it exports.
In 2018, Korea imported nearly 30,000 tons of kimchi from China. Imports have continued to grow since 2010 as local eateries wrestle with rising costs and strive to cut these as much as possible by serving cheaper kimchi to customers. Chinese kimchi is much cheaper than domestic kimchi, causing eateries to opt for the former.
Park Jong-cheol, professor of herbal medicine resources at Sunchon National University poses in this photo taken in July this year in the Balkan state of Estonia. / Courtesy of Park Jong-cheol
Park claimed that such a cost-cutting strategy hurts the image of Korea as the country of origin of quality kimchi.
He shared what he heard from a Korean-Chinese “kimchi businessman” based in Qingdao in the eastern part of Shandong Province in China’s Yellow Sea region, to elaborate on the fallout of profit-seeking eateries on the image of Korean kimchi.
“He told me his company used to export kimchi to Korea in the past but he no longer does business with Korea,” Park said, declining to give his name. “According to him, Koreans he has done business with were not interested in quality or sanitation and their priorities were always on price. Some even put forth a certain price ceiling and asked the manufacturer to produce kimchi under that amount. Sick and tired of Koreans, he said he is now doing business only with Japanese importers and believes that placing his focus on quality, rather than price, will help his business thrive.”
Park said Korea’s increasing kimchi imports could deal a blow to its image as home to quality kimchi, urging policymakers to come up with measures that can help cut production costs of homemade labels.
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Climbers, Hikers Sound Alarm On Safety On Mount Whitney
By Joe Moore • Aug 21, 2018
Mount Whitney dominates the landscape of the eastern Sierra near Lone Pine
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Mount Whitney is the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. But at over 14,000 feet, hiking the mountain is anything but routine, especially in early summer. In a new piece on the website Outdoor Online, journalist Megan Michelson writes about her own close call on the mountain thanks to climbers who were unprepared. She also talks about a growing culture of selfie-induced "summit fever" which she says is making it unsafe for others on the mountain. She joined us on Valley Edition to talk about what's wrong, and how to change it.
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Detroit man to serve at least 27 years for stabbing Lansing man 26 times in 2017
Megan Banta
LANSING – When Larkin Neely Jr. stabbed Kevin Wirth more than two dozen times on the night of May 20, 2017, he robbed two mothers of their sons.
"I wish you could have stopped," Edwina Ward, Wirth's mother, told Neely during a Monday sentencing hearing. "I pray that your mama also gets some peace. I don’t know how she’s going to get it, because I don’t know how I’m going to get it."
Wirth was 27 when he died in May of 2017, the night police say Neely stabbed him 26 times after the two men left Nuthouse Sports Grill together.
"My son didn't get 30 years of life," Ward told Neely as he faced a packed courtroom. "My son didn't get a plea deal."
Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina sentenced Neely to 30 to 60 years in prison, as set by a negotiated plea agreement. Neely, who is 32 and from Detroit, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to second-degree murder and armed robbery in Wirth's death more than two years ago.
He'll receive credit for 924 days — more than 2 ½ years — already served.
"At this point, given your inability to continue on with your treatment and keep the community safe, it’s important that you be behind bars for a very long time," Aquilina told Neely before running through his rights to appeal.
The guilty-but-mentally-ill pleas mean he'll have access to mental health treatment in prison, where he'll serve time for both charges concurrently.
Friends described Wirth as awesome, giving, welcoming
Wirth's family and friends who spoke during the hearing described him as a welcoming, giving person who embraced every moment of life.
"It’s incredibly unfair that he didn’t have more moments to embrace. It’s incredibly unfair that you took that from him," said Michelle Paye, his best friend for more than a decade, addressing both Aquilina and Neely. "He had so many plans that you robbed him of."
Wirth's friend James Pyle said he was "truly an awesome guy" and the life of the party who "wanted everyone to have a good time with him."
"Kevin was an infectiously good and loving person," Brittany Covault said, reading a statement on behalf of Janelle Ishman.
Ishman was one of the friends who was out at Lansing-area bars with Wirth the night before he was killed.
In her statement, she wrote that she's wondered many times what would have happened if she'd stayed with Wirth rather than leaving Nuthouse.
"Why was I allowed to live and Kevin to suffer?" Ishman's statement read. "The world is a much smaller and much darker place without Kevin in it."
And Wirth's sister, Angelique Brackenrich, said she hopes her brother's death will "haunt you for the rest of your life, like it haunts us."
"All that we can hope is that you never get the chance to hurt another person," she said.
Neely not a 'monster,' family says
Neely's family spoke of a bright young boy whose brain, spirit and heart got broken after high school. They said he believed the devil was after him and, after an intervention, Neely was diagnoased with schizophrenia.
"Larkin is not some evil monster that everyone’s trying to make it out to be," his cousin Matysha Neely said.
She believes Neely "felt in fear of his life," she added.
Kenyatta Clanton, Neely's aunt, told Aquilina he would call her saying he was hearing voices. When Clanton would go to pick Neely up, he would be hiding behind bushes and say someone was chasing him.
She believes "something must have happened" the night Neely stabbed Wirth.
Neely has claimed Wirth assaulted him. But he and his lawyer, Brendon Basiga, stood by the guilty-but-mentally-ill plea because, no matter what happened that night, Wirth was at some point incapacitated and could no longer have posed any threat.
Most of Neely's family members who spoke shared their grief for Wirth's family.
"I am sorry for your loss," said Fateah Ballentine, Neely's mother, "and I feel like I'm losing my son as well."
Ballentine said all she knows is that she sent Neely to Lansing to find housing before he started school and, when he missed the bus back to Detroit, she paid for a hotel room and told him to stay there.
She said Neely was a "very trustworthy person" and anything but hateful.
Matysha Neely told Aquilina, "I believe my cousin felt in fear of his life. I do."
Then she turned to address her cousin directly: "You have a good heart, and I know that."
Investigators said Wirth was with a friend at The Grid Arcade and Bar in Old Town before being dropped off at the Nuthouse at about 7 p.m. on May 20, 2017.
They said Wirth left with Neely about 3½ hours later.
The next morning, police responded to a report of a home burglary alarm in the 1100 block of East Kalamazoo Street, where they found the back door unlocked, blood on the floor and Wirth dead in the living room.
Wirth had been stabbed 26 times, according to an autopsy report.
Police said surveillance video showed a man who appeared to be Neely walking down Michigan Avenue near Wirth's house with a plastic grocery bag at 6:58 a.m., 10 minutes after the alarm tripped.
Investigators found a bag of blood-stained clothes in a dumpster outside Neely's Detroit apartment with Wirth's blood on them.
They also found Neely's fingerprints on multiple cans of Coors Light and on a bottle of Jägermeister left near Wirth's body and a photo of Wirth's ID on Neely's camera phone roll.
Contact reporter Megan Banta at (517) 377-1261 or mbanta@lsj.com. Follow her on Twitter @MeganBanta_1.
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NBC Partners With PointsBet to Join Sports Betting Action
By Stan Fox / September 13, 2020 September 11, 2020
The sports media network, NBC, has an official sports betting partner now following a multi-year deal between PointsBet and NBCUniversal. It will put “peacock” into a competitive position with other networks like CBS and FOX.
PointsBet, an Australian-based sports betting operator, signed a five year deal with NBCUniversal last week. It is being termed as “a landmark partnership” that will enable the US-based sports media to offer some incredible features to viewers.
Further Details About the Deal
It was not an overnight development as NBC and PointsBet had been in contact for a while. In fact, the media network had been in discussion with many other gaming operators leading up to this announcement. Before the official announcement, many other sportsbooks claimed to be the selected partner.
A partnership with NBC will mean tremendous exposure to some 184 million broadcast viewers in addition to 60 million active consumers on the network’s digital offerings.
One of the most notable aspects, an equally interesting one, is that NBC chose to go with a small player in the betting industry. The one that is neither too much renowned among the industry leaders, nor even US-based.
In reality, it looks as NBC realizes the fact that PointsBet is a relatively smaller player in the industry. More importantly, it seems that the Connecticut-based sports media giant is all set to lift its less potent partner into a formidable status.
Both entities have already touted things like marketing opportunities across all platforms, game-day integrations, premium media opportunities, etc.
Having said that, it is indeed not the first of its kind of deals. In fact, there has been a growing trend of forging alliances between the media networks and sportsbook operators as both entities see the value in such partnerships.
Other deals like this include one between FOX and Stars Group that procreated FOX Bet and the famous deal between William Hill and CBS.
What the PointsBet-NBC Deal Looks Like
The specifics of the deal will see PointsBet granting a 4.99 percent equity share to NBC. Eventually, the sports network could take over up to 25 percent of the betting operator after the five-year mark. However, it would be subject to shareholder approval.
According to some reports, PointsBet has also agreed to invest around $395 on marketing alone. The move will aim at generating engagement and draw revenue. That will also be the overall marketing budget to be spread over the period of a five-year deal.
After an affiliate-style compensation project, the massive agreement has been set up wherein the network will be rewarded for the traffic it passes on to PointsBet. It will also motivate them to market and advertise PointsBet.
In order to spread the message out there, NBC will appropriate steps aimed at including PointBet into its programming.
For now, the sports media is set to air over 2200 live sports events. In addition, the NBC Sports Predicator will now be showcasing PointsBet, while billing them as the official partner.
Undoubtedly, this will be an exciting alliance moving forward as it will transform our perception while watching sports on NBC.
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The Madison Square Garden Track Tradition Continues With The US Open
By: Weldon Johnson, LetsRun.com
Weldon Johnson, "Wejo," co-founded LetsRun.com in 2000. Since founding LRC, he went from a 29:49 10k runner to a 28:06 10k runner to a 39:20 10k runner.
Yesterday I wrote a piece "How The Millrose Games As We Knew It Died" on how TMFKAMG (The Meet Formerly Known as the Millrose Games; I'm glad to see at the time of writing 51% of LRCers believe that is how we should refer to it) ended its 98-year reign at Madison Square Garden.
In the course of writing the article, I talked to USA Track and Field (USATF) Director of Communications Jill Geer. We talked not only about how Millrose ended up leaving the Garden, but how USATF decided to continue the 98-year tradition of track in the Garden by sponsoring next month's US Open at MSG (Jamaican superstars Asafa Powell and Veronica Campbell-Brown are running the sprints, Bernard Lagat will be back on the Garden boards in the mile, and as of yesterday world high jump champion Jesse Williams will be high jumping with Reese Hoffa throwing the shot).
On the end of Millrose as we knew it, Jill agreed with director of the Armory, Dr. Norb Sander, that it came down to "differing visions for the meet." According to Geer, the Armory (which was given the rights to the Millrose name in 2010) was "very interested in the high school and college races," while USATF was more interested in the "professional side." During the last "year and a half to two years," the Armory began to express that the Armory might be the best place for the meet.
The meet had been a money loser for years, with USATF absorbing the losses to continue to promote the sport on the biggest stage possible in the media capital of the World. Geer said, "USATF has always viewed a meet in the Garden as an investment. It has never been a money maker for us. But having a meet at the world's greatest sports and entertainment venue in the country's media and business capital, has always made sense for us."
USATF wanted to tighten the schedule of the meet to have a 2-3 hour meet that was "fan friendly and also TV friendly." However, the Armory had a different vision for the meet (according to Geer - "an all day event at the Armory"), the rights to the name, and its own track less than 200 blocks away, so its not too hard to see how the meet got moved.
USATF Continues The MSG Tradition With The US Open
USATF did not wave the white flag once the Armory decided to take Millrose to the Armory. Instead, USATF set out on its own to continue for the 99th straight year with track at Madison Square Garden. USATF created the US Open and the goal is to put on the tightly schedule professionally focused meet that USATF envisioned with a few select high school races. USATF is working with Mark Wetmore's Global Athletics to help in securing athletes, and surprisingly to us, has according to Geer gotten a lot of support from Madison Square Garden in promoting the event.
Geer says the people at the Garden understand the history of track and field at the Garden (Millrose was the longest continual event at the Garden according to this site) and want to see the new meet succeed, so they are putting some of their promotional muscle behind the meet. A decision was made to drop ticket prices significantly (tickets are $15-$75 - just for reference, the cheapest ticket for a NY Rangers hockey game is $70 and they go from $70-$1,000). The Garden is sending out promotional materials to all of its ticket holders and then making pushes with some of its other marketing channels. And since the Garden is one of the movers in sports entertainment in NY, it has a lot of resources available that were not available in the past. For example, the meet is being promoted on the big NASDAQ screen in Times Square and even on milk cartons according to Geer.
Prior to talking to Geer, I wasn't sure a pro meet not named Millrose could succeed at the Garden. If Millrose's star was fading in the Garden, how was a new meet without the Millrose name and tradition going to succeed? It still may not and the Armory pulling the plug on Millrose at MSG definitely hurts the chances for the sport to succeed in the Garden, but after talking to Geer I have not totally abandoned hope. The new meet has some marketing muscle behind it and hopefully is making some of the changes that our sport needs to do to make meets more fan friendly. In talking to Geer, I realized there are 4 types of fans at Millrose, hard core track and field fans, fans of the Millrose tradition and name, fans of the various high school teams, and people looking for entertainment for their family. In theory, hard core track fans will still come to watch pro track at the Garden. The questions are: Can the new meet attract more casual fans than Millrose? And how many fans in the past only came to the old meet because it was called Millrose or because of the high school races? I guess we'll find out on January 28. Judging this meet on its first year may not be fair to it, and I bet we'll see year #100 in the Garden no matter what, but USATF will need to throw a fan-friendly meet at the Garden this year to try and build interest for next year.
Marketing can only bring people in the door. For too long our sport has done very little to bring people back. A 3 hour boring track meet won't do more than a 6 hour boring one to bring fans back. The sport has been relying on its past and history for too long and unless that changes with entertaining meets with exciting match-ups, our sport will only be left with the Armory. The Armory is just the symptom. Boring track meets with unexciting matchups is the disease. More on that here.
Part of the thinking with a more compact meet is to attract the casual sports fans looking for entertainment. Last year's meet went from 4pm-10pm according to this schedule. We at LRC always figured this was done to try to get as many kids in the meet as possible so their parents would have to buy tickets. In doing that however, a casual sports fan might look at the schedule and decide not to come, not realizing they probably should only show up about 6:30-10.
*If you'd like to go to US Open, tickets are $15-$75 and are available here. It's not every day you'll be able to get prime seats in the Garden for that price.
*If you'd like to go to TMFKAMG, tickets are $25-$145 and are available here.
I got some good emails on yesterday's Millrose article. To read some of the emails and his response and why it matters if our sport "is a complete joke," click here.
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Editor's Note: Weldon Johnson, "Wejo," co-founded LetsRun.com in 2000. Since founding LRC, he went from a 29:49 10k runner to a 28:06 10k runner to a 39:20 10k runner. He can be reached at [email protected]
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You Need To Love Innovation, Or Die!
The Strategic Power Of Vulnerability
Why companies need to love and embrace innovation instead of just appreciating its value
We have heard of the saying “Innovate or die”, but I would go to the extent of saying you must love innovation or you will eventually die. But why must we love innovation and not stop at, say, liking or admiring it, as most would do?
Greek mythology defines love in three categories, namely, Eros (Erotic), Agape (Divine) and Philia (our “practical” love for people, friends and things). The latter, Philia, defines and initiates our deeds and actions.
If you love travelling, you might constantly seek cheap flights for your next travel adventure. If you love reading, you will at all times be trying to get ahold of something to read. Practical love motivates us to take proactive actions and initiatives in passionate pursuit of the subject at hand. So if love defines our actions and initiatives, why should we not love innovation?
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Companies that love innovation are the ones that take a proactive approach to reconstructing and disrupting the markets and creating blue oceans opportunities for themselves. They don’t just survive but thrive in tough times. The workplace becomes an exciting one full of creativity and imagination.
Companies that love innovation like 3M, Lego, General Electric Corporation, Whirpool Corporation, Volvo, Starbucks and others have been around for years and will continue to do so because of their love for innovation and creativity.
Surprisingly, there are organisations that view innovation as something that is ‘nice to have’ instead of a must-have. This is rather alarming because innovation is no longer a luxury or an “accessory” but a necessity.
However, innovation doesn’t necessarily have to be an expensive endeavour. There are practical and cost-effective ways to implement organisational innovation regardless of the size and nature of a company.
Since we are on the subject of loving innovation, I will use the acrostic L.O.V.E to introduce action points that help organisations fall in love with innovation and implement practical solutions to inculcate it in the DNA of the organisation:
L – Lock in ideas!
An organisation that is hungry for ideas is an organisation that loves innovation. Take Lego for example: they don’t just get ideas from their employees but also customers and fans via crowdsourcing. The platform ideas.lego.com is an open platform to get ideas for Lego models, design or projects from fans around the world.
On this platform, any teen or adult Lego user can publish their proposal for a Lego set or a project, including ones that the company could potentially commercialise. Fellow users in this online community then vote in support of their favourite proposals.
If a proposal secures at least 10,000 votes of support from fellow users, the Lego review board will evaluate the idea or project accordingly and decide if it can be transformed into a new Lego set to be produced and sold around the world. This is a true example of customer engagement and innovation at work.
Harnessing the creativity of the community leads to the creation of innovative products that in turn promotes the brand’s sustainability. If your company wants to fall in love with innovation, then the first step is to lock in those great ideas, not just internally but externally as well. Create a platform; it need not be expensive. There are many tools out there to help you lock in ideas.
O – Operationalise a system
It is not important only to lock in the ideas; you must see it through to implementation. Lego has an internal system of managing these ideas and making sure there are guidelines even for when the ideas are submitted at the start.
It’s important for companies to have a system that incubates ideas into execution and put proper processes in place to ensure the ideas are collected, managed, and executed with appropriate resources allocated to the system.
From my observation, most companies like to have innovation as a brand value or included in poster on the wall. But there are no systems in place for it. Innovation becomes a buzzword but is not operationalised as if it were embedded in the DNA of the company. Having innovation as value on the wall is not enough and will not take you anywhere; you need to have a system in place to be an innovative organisation.
It is possible to put a system in place to manage organisational innovation. One great example is a government-linked company in southern Malaysia that collaborated with us to put in place an innovation strategy, innovation team, systems, toolkits, handbooks, idea generation and idea management processes, procedures, and even project coaching for execution.
This might interest you: 6 Tips For Building Innovation Into Your Company DNA
V – Value innovate
All innovation activities, ideas and projects that are initiated must be aligned with the company’s vision, mission and strategy. These innovation initiatives and ideas implemented need not be expensive and should in fact be guided by the principles of Value Innovation.
Value innovation is an important action point for organisations to better appreciate innovation and fall in love with it. A cornerstone of blue ocean strategy, value innovation is about increasing value and reducing cost at the same time. It is a great concept created by Professor Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne to help companies break the value-cost tradeoff.
Today, value innovation is a must-have and can serve as a guiding star to ensure profitability for an innovation initiative, idea or project in the company.
Many companies think of innovation as an expense but organisational innovation is actually an investment and should be cost-effective when the principles of value innovation are correctly applied. In fact, the return on investment is great when you get ideas that generate tremendous value while reducing costs at the same time.
This is truly worth the one-off investment. I am pleased to see our very own Pos Malaysia jumping on the bandwagon and creating products such as EZiPoz (solutions for e-commerce customers) and Pos ArRahnu (microfinancing for the less fortunate).
E – Embrace change and enjoy the ride
Finally, an organisation that loves innovation is one that embraces change and enjoys the ride. Times will always change but the company that has a love for innovation will embrace change and not fight it.
Such companies will continue to innovate, be ahead of the curve and drive change. So, instead of taking an ad hoc approach of defending and reacting, why not innovate and stay ahead of the curve?
A great example of a company that continuously innovates and has, in fact, expanded beyond their field, is Amazon. If you go their website, you will be amazed at how Amazon is embracing innovation and driving change.
From creating new subscription-based services to having drones deliver packages, Amazon continues to push boundaries in innovation. The convenience of their one-click ordering and buying system is truly innovation at work. But this isn’t an easy task for the organisation. It takes boldness and commitment to change, as we can see from the quote below:
We’re a company of builders. Of pioneers. It’s our job to make bold bets, and we get our energy from inventing on behalf of customers. We’re always looking for the next one.
Amazon Team
Proactive vs Ad hoc innovation
The innovation canvas above shows two types of organisations in existence today. The first type loves and embraces innovation while the other views it as a “nice to have” element.
We can see that while both organisations may have produce the same hype and excitement about innovation, one takes proactive actions compared to the other. This is where they break away from each other.
For example, the proactive company has a solid idea management process where ideas are harnessed from all parts of the organisation. There are also dedicated teams for innovation.
The proactive company embraces value-based innovation – the ones that increase value and reduce cost. The company that embraces innovation is the one that invests in an innovation system or ecosystem with all the right processes put in place for holistic innovation management.
There should be a system to harness ideas and manage the development of those ideas into projects and eventually see through their execution. Resources and manpower should be allocated through effective gatekeeping and governance. Proactive companies do not settle for the status quo as they embrace change and are in it for the long haul.
Suggested reading: In Creating A High-Value Anthrophillic Organisation, Start With Culture!
Many industries are being disrupted today, be it banking, healthcare or the many more to come. This is the age of disruption. If you are in an industry that is facing disruption, then all the more should you start loving innovation.
Take proactive measures and get the entire organisation involved. If you are a chief executive officer or even heading up human resources, initiate and take practical steps to dive into innovation as soon as possible.
Innovation is no longer a ‘nice to have’ element but a must-have. Invest in it. L.O.V.E it and you will reap the benefits at all levels while injecting excitement and creativity for your organisation.
Raj Kumar is the CEO of UCSI Consulting Group and is an expert in blue ocean strategy and organisational innovation. He believes that all companies big or small can embrace, implement and benefit from organisational innovation. Follow him on Twitter @rajkumar77. If you would like to engage with him, you could email him at editor@leaderonomics.com.
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A Tale from China: A wise old man, Tian, comes to the city to find out how generous and kind the people are—he exchanges clothes with a beggar and begins to beg. A generous innkeeper welcomes him every day at his door and never asks for any payment. Tian rewards him in a very special way and asks for one simple request in return.
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There are places in China where the mountains reach all the way up to the clouds. High up on one of these mountains lived a wise old man. His name was Tian, which means “heaven.” There among the clouds lived Tian’s friends, the cranes. Tian fed them and cared for them. The birds told Tian of the wonders they had seen on their flights down below. Tian was devoted to these birds, and they would do anything for him. That is why Tian was called Lord of the Cranes.
One day Tian decided to do down to the city. He wanted to see if people were remembering to be kind and generous. So the old man settled himself on the back of a crane and flew through the clouds.
In the city, Tian met a beggar. “Would you be willing to exchange your clothes with mine?” asked Tian. The beggar was shocked. “Oh, no, sir! Why would you give up your splendid robes for my torn old rags?”
“I have come to test the people,” Tian said. “No one must recognize me.” Then the beggar understood that Tian was no ordinary man, and gratefully agreed to the exchange. Tian gave the beggar his blessing and went on his way.
Day after day, Tian went begging through the streets of the beautiful city. Many wealthy people passed by, but no one seemed to notice him. Not a single person dropped a coin in Tian’s cup.
One evening Tian arrived, tired and hungry, at a small inn. Wang, the owner, welcomed him, “What can I do for you?” “Could you give me a little something to eat and drink?” asked Tian. “I’m sorry, but I have no money to pay.”
Wang smiled cheerfully and waved away the apology.
“Sit down. Take a rest!” Wang brought the old man a warm bowl of soup, rice, tea, and a plate of sizzling meat. Tian’s heart was as full as his belly when he left the inn that evening.
On the following evening, Tian stood again at Wang’s door.
“Please, sir, could I have a sip of rice wine and a bite of Joa-tze to eat?” he asked.
“My pleasure, and don’t worry about the cost,” answered Wang. Tian ate and drank, and smiled his thanks.
From then on, Tian came every day to Wang’s inn, where he was always welcome. Many months went by in this way. One day, Tian said to Wang, “I am deeply in your debt. You have been so good to me, I must find a way to repay you.” Wang was quite surprised. “But you do not need to repay me! What I have given to you, I’ve given gladly. It makes me happy when I can help someone.” Tian smiled. “Nonetheless, I would like to repay you. Of course, I have no money, but I can give you something else…”
Tian untied a gourd from his walking stick. It looked like a water flask, but Tian used it like the finest sable brush to paint a picture of three cranes on the wall of the inn. Wang was astonished. “It is wonderful!” he exclaimed. “Heavenly!”
“Just wait, it gets better!” said Tian with a smile. He started to sing and clap his hands—and the cranes began to move! One by one they fluttered off the wall and danced to Tian’s song. Wang’s eyes and mouth were wide with astonishment. “Let your guests be merry,” Tian said. “When they start singing and clapping, the cranes will dance.” Tian turned to the door. “Wait—just who are you, good sir?” Wang called, but Tian just gave a friendly wave and disappeared.
Soon everyone in the city was talking about the wondrous dancing cranes at Wang’s Inn. More and more people came every day to marvel at the beautiful birds. Before long, Wang was one of the richest men in the city, but he always kept a seat free and a bowl of soup ready for anyone in need.
One day Tian returned. Wang hurried to greet him, sat him at the best table, and brought him a delicious meal.
“Please tell me who you are,” he begged.
Tian didn’t answer. Instead, he lifted his flute to his lips and played a melody that was so tender and beautiful it brought tears to Wang’s eyes.
“That was a melody from heaven,” whispered Wang. “I thank you for allowing me to hear it. You have made me a rich and happy man. How can I ever repay you?”
“Teach others to be as kind and generous to the poor as you have been to me,” said Tian. “That is my only wish.”
Tian raised the flute to his lips and played the melody from heaven one last time.
The three cranes stepped off the wall and knelt before him. Tian stroked them and said, “I thank you for your help, my friends. We will now fly home.” He bowed to Wang. “Farewell, good sir.”
Tian flew on the back of one of the cranes, up away from the city and into the sky. A great flock of cranes accompanied them. Wang stood watching the sky long after Tian and the cranes had disappeared.
At last he knew who the unusual beggar really was. Deeply humbled, Wang returned to his inn. For the rest of his life, Wang tried to fulfill the Lord of the Cranes’s wish—telling all who would listen of his miraculous encounter with the beggar in disguise and urging them to share with those less fortunate.
Lord of the Cranes.” Chen, Kirsten (retold by). Lord of the Cranes: A Chinese Folktale. New York and London: North-South Books, ©2000.
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One of the main reasons that people regularly choose a cremation over a burial is linked to the cremation costs in Brownsville, CA. The final bill for cremating a person is usually far lower than the cost of arranging a burial because you do not have to pay for the land, its preparation and then the long-term upkeep.
Across all of America cremations are rapidly increasing as the most popular choice of interment and it is predicted that over 50% of people will choose cremation within the next 20 years or so. An exact and full price list will be passed to the person organizing the cremation so that you fully understand all of the cremation costs in Brownsville, CA.
Why Do People Choose Cremation in Brownsville, CA?
When you have experienced standing around a graveside as the body is lowered into the earth, it is an experience that many prefer to forget. The very different, and less dramatic experience of attending a cremation, focuses more on the person who has died rather than the events organized by Brownsville, CA cremation services.
As families grow, many people are moving long distances away with many people choosing to live abroad. This means that less people are available to tend a grave area. By choosing a cremation, the ashes can be spread and no-one is required to keep fresh flowers in a particular area to maintain a memory.
Some religions will only accept a cremation as the only option for interment and this will be explained by cremation services in Brownsville, CA. In the past, other religions would not accept a cremation as an alternative, but in modern times, the majority of religions are completely accepting of the cremation method being used.
Were you to cast a survey, you would find that modern cemeteries are regarded as extremely sterile and lacking of great character and if you live in a colder area, a grave is a difficult place to visit because of the weather, especially the snow and even more so in a northern state. This explains why many people look at the Brownsville, CA cremation costs and choose it as their best option
For extreme forward thinkers, they don’t wish their DNA to be available in the future and once the ashes have been scattered, the opportunity will disappeared forever.
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In the majority of states, you can care for the deceased at your own home, but the majority of people will prefer that cremation services in Brownsville, CA will undertake the facility.
Brownsville, CA cremation services will explain that the body of the deceased is placed into a container which can be a coffin or casket, but a simple and suitable container is all that the law requires. At the crematorium, the employees will remove jewelry and medical devices, like pacemakers, to reduce the safety hazards for the cremation process. An efficient tagging system is used so that the individual can always be properly identified.
The individual will be cremated in the furnace at temperatures between 1400?F and 2000?F during the course of 2 to 3 hours, when the body will be reduced completely to fine powder, mostly a grey color. These are the ashes that are then returned to the nominated person as part of the cremation costs in Brownsville, CA.
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A memorial service can take place immediately after a cremation or days or weeks later at a time that is convenient for all family members to be able to attend. Many people will find that a memorial service is extremely therapeutic because people have the opportunity to stand up and speak about the life and loves of the person who has died at this in turn, personalizes the service.
All of the options related to the memorial service will be carefully discussed with Brownsville, CA cremation services.
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The Brownsville, CA cremation costs will detail whether the crematorium will be supplying a standard urn to return the ashes to you or whether you have opted to purchase a model for display which you may decide to use for a number of years.
The individual is always cremated alone, so you can rest assured that the ashes being returned to you are always correct and all of the procedures will be explained in detail by Brownsville, CA cremation services.
Religious Questions in Brownsville, CA
Some religious groups will require for a cremation to be completed inside 24 hours after the death of the person. This will be arranged by the funeral director and included within the Brownsville, CA cremation costs, once all of the legal documentation is complete.
Where the individual was particularly religious, the funeral director will liaise with the appropriate clergy and a funeral service may be conducted within the proper church or in the private chapel at the crematorium. This chapel may also be used where a non-religious funeral service is required and equally, the service may be held elsewhere.
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How Boxing Became the Ultimate Wellness Program for Bartenders
More and more bartenders are boxing to get into better shape.
It’s sometimes hard to take care of yourself when you’re a bartender, and the reality is that the job is extremely physically demanding. So it’s especially important for bartenders to try to stay in good mental and physical shape.
Bar Spar started as a way for bartenders to not only prepare for the rigors of the profession, staying on their feet for long shifts and late nights, but to help them take their health more seriously in general. And bartenders throughout the United States and Canada can now apply to be part of this one-of-a-kind program.
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Before you do, you should know that Bar Spar, sponsored by Tequila Cazadores, involves more than just the high-profile matches between bartenders from different cities. Events like the alumni match at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans are the culmination of months of intense training for the bartender boxers.
Bartenders accepted into the program will join a top boxing gym and exercise with a professional coach three times a week for the three months leading up to their match. The trainers and gyms are among the most sought-after and acclaimed in the world. For instance, bartender boxers in Los Angeles work out at Fortune Gym, where big-name boxers like Manny Pacquiao and Mike Tyson have trained.
“This is hard, no B.S.,” says Jeremy Williams, one of the trainers at Fortune Gym. “I teach the boxers two or three really good combinations and train them hard.”
Tequila Cazadores covers the training, equipment and travel for bartender boxers.
Usually you’d have to pay quite a bit for this kind of personalized training, but Tequila Cazadores shares the Bartender Boxing Organization’s passion for the sport and commitment to wellness in the bartending community. The bold tequila has stepped up to sponsor Bar Spar, covering the cost of the training sessions.
Tequila Cazadores also provides all the gear, including the headgear and gloves that keep participants safe. Travel and expenses will also be covered if you’re chosen to represent your city in matches in other parts of the country.
Training doesn’t only happen in the boxing gym. Bartender boxers are given a personalized meal plan to help get them into fighting shape.
Bartender boxers need to take the training as seriously as their cocktails.
Bar Spar can also give you the chance to learn a new craft. It’s not as different from bartending as you might think. “There’s a sweet science to creating a cocktail, just as there is to fighting,” says Houston bartender boxer Bill Bedner. “You have to figure out what you’re good at and just go with it.”
The opportunity to get active in such a different setting has appealed to bartenders all over the country. It explains why Bar Spar continues to grow in its third year.
Lace up the gloves and start building better habits.
“Being physical is a very important thing in the cocktail world, considering we’re always out late serving others,” says Los Angeles’ Jodi Calderon. “To serve ourselves instead is really healthy.”
Another Los Angeles bartender boxer, Mitch Bushell, gave a slightly different reason for participating in Bar Spar: “Most bartenders would tell you that after a shift they want to punch someone in the face.”
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From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes a young adult fantasy short story collection featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including New York Times bestselling authors Libba Bray (The Diviners), V. E. Schwab (A Darker Shade of Magic), Natalie C. Parker (Seafire), and many more. Edited by Dhonielle Clayton (The Belles). In the fourth collaboration with We Need Diverse Books, fifteen award-winning and celebrated diverse authors deliver stories about a princess without need of a prince, a monster long misunderstood, memories that vanish with a spell, and voices that refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. This powerful and inclusive collection contains a universe of wishes for a braver and more beautiful world. AUTHORS INCLUDE: Samira Ahmed, Jenni Balch, Libba Bray, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Kwame Mbalia, Anna-Marie McLemore, Tochi Onyebuchi, Mark Oshiro, Natalie C. Parker, Rebecca Roanhorse, V. E. Schwab, Tara Sim, Nic Stone
Author: Anna Meriano Narrator: Kyla Garcia Release Date: December 2020
*'Truly enchanting.'--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A loose retelling of Cinderella, about a high-school graduate who--after getting grounded for the whole summer--joins a local Quidditch league and finds her footing, perfect for fans of Dumplin', Fangirl, and everyone who's read and adored Harry Potter. 17-year-old vegan feminist Ellen Lopez-Rourke has one muggy Houston summer left before college. She plans to spend every last moment with her two best friends before they go off to the opposite ends of Texas for school. But when Ellen is grounded for the entire summer by her (sometimes) evil stepmother, all her plans are thrown out the window. Determined to do something with her time, Ellen (with the help of BFF Melissa) convinces her parents to let her join the local muggle Quidditch team. An all-gender, full-contact game, Quidditch isn't quite what Ellen expects. There's no flying, no magic, just a bunch of scrappy players holding PVC pipe between their legs and throwing dodgeballs. Suddenly Ellen is thrown into the very different world of sports: her life is all practices, training, and running with a group of Harry Potter fans. Even as Melissa pulls away to pursue new relationships and their other BFF Xiumiao seems more interested in moving on from high school (and from Ellen), Ellen is steadily finding a place among her teammates. Maybe Quidditch is where she belongs. But with her home life and friend troubles quickly spinning out of control--Ellen must fight for the future that she wants, now she's playing for keeps. Filled with heart and humor, Anna Meriano's YA debut is perfect for fans of Dumplin' and Hot Dog Girl. Praise for This is How We Fly: *'Readers will find much to appreciate about Ellen's fresh, relatable journey to define herself on her own terms.' --Publishers Weekly (starred review) 'A timely coming-of-age story with a unique Quidditch twist.'--School Library Journal 'Anna Meriano's This is How We Fly is a delightful treat of a book that will make you want to grab your broom and go! A story of a young woman at a crossroads summer, this tale tackles the growing pains of late adolescence - family struggles, changing friendships, new crushes - with so much grace and heart. See you on the pitch!' - Jennifer Mathieu, author of The Liars of Mariposa Island and Moxie 'This is How We Fly breathes new life into a sport and retelling we think we know and lets them bake beneath the Texas sun. Anna Meriano has written one of the most authentic teen voice I've read in years.'--Nina Moreno, author of Don't Date Rosa Santos 'This is How We Fly is, at its heart, about fierce friendships, flirty beaters, and firsts. Anna Meriano takes the magical fairytale of Cinderella and gives it a bookish twist. Ellen is an existential crisis on a broom and I love her.' - Ashley Poston, National Bestselling Author of Geekerella 'Meriano adeptly weaves questions of identity, friendship and family into this delightful summer tale about the thrilling world of club Quidditch. At times both hilarious and heartbreaking, this incredible story is sure to leave you flying high.'--Jennifer Dugan, author of Hot Dog Girl and Verona Comics
Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West
Author: Lauren Redniss Narrator: A. Martinez, Ann Marie Lee, Arthur Morey, Crystle Lightning, Darrell Dennis, Elizabeth Liang, Hillary Huber, John H. Mayer, Jon Lindstrom, Kimberly Guerrero, Kyla Garcia, Lauren Redniss, Tanis Parenteau, Various Release Date: November 2020
A powerful work of visual nonfiction about three generations of an Apache family struggling to protect sacred land from a multinational mining corporation, by MacArthur "Genius" and National Book Award finalist Lauren Redniss, the acclaimed author of Thunder & Lightning. Oak Flat is a serene high-elevation mesa that sits above the southeastern Arizona desert, fifteen miles to the west of the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. For the San Carlos tribe, Oak Flat is a holy place, an ancient burial ground and religious site where Apache girls celebrate the coming-of-age ritual known as the Sunrise Ceremony. In 1995, a massive untapped copper reserve was discovered nearby. A decade later, a law was passed transferring the area to a private company, whose planned copper mine will wipe Oak Flat off the map-sending its natural springs, petroglyph-covered rocks, and old-growth trees tumbling into a void. Redniss's deep reporting anchors this mesmerizing human narrative. Oak Flat tells the story of a race-against-time struggle for a swath of American land, which pits one of the poorest communities in the United States against the federal government and two of the world's largest mining conglomerates. The book follows the fortunes of two families with profound connections to the contested site: the Nosies, an Apache family whose teenage daughter is an activist and leader in the Oak Flat fight, and the Gorhams, a mining family whose patriarch was a sheriff in the lawless early days of Arizona statehood. The still-unresolved Oak Flat conflict is ripped from today's headlines, but its story resonates with foundational American themes: the saga of westward expansion, the resistance and resilience of Native peoples, and the efforts of profiteers to control the land and unearth treasure beneath it while the lives of individuals hang in the balance. This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF that contains a selection of original illustrations by the author, which appear in the print book. Read by: Lauren Redniss, Darrell Dennis, Kimberly Farr, Kyla Garcia, Kimberly Guerrero, Hillary Huber, Ami Korn, A. Martinez, Ann Marie Lee, Elizabeth Liang, Crystle Lightning, Jon Lindstrom, John H. Mayer, Arthur Morey, and Tanis Parenteau
This is All Your Fault
Author: Aminah Mae Safi Narrator: Aminah Mae Safi, Kyla Garcia Release Date: October 2020
Set over the course of one day, Aminah Mae Safi's This Is All Your Fault is a smart and voice-driven YA novel that follows three young women determined to save their indie bookstore. Rinn Olivera is finally going to tell her longtime crush AJ that she's in love with him. Daniella Korres writes poetry for her own account, but nobody knows it's her. Imogen Azar is just trying to make it through the day. When Rinn, Daniella, and Imogen clock into work at Wild Nights Bookstore on the first day of summer, they're expecting the hours to drift by the way they always do. Instead, they have to deal with the news that the bookstore is closing. Before the day is out, there'll be shaved heads, a diva author, and a very large shipment of Air Jordans to contend with. And it will take all three of them working together if they have any chance to save Wild Nights Bookstore.
Summer of the Mariposas
Author: Guadalupe Garcia Mccall Narrator: Kyla Garcia Release Date: September 2020
Summer of the Mariposas is a magical Mexican American retelling of The Odyssey--and a celebration of sisterhood and maternal love. When Odilia and her four sisters find a dead body in the swimming hole, they embark on a hero's journey to return the dead man to his family in Mexico. But returning home to Texas turns into an odyssey that would rival Homer's original tale. With the supernatural aid of ghostly La Llorona via a magical earring, Odilia and her little sisters travel a road of tribulation to their long-lost grandmother's house. Along the way, they must outsmart a witch and her Evil Trinity: a wily warlock, a coven of vicious half-human barn owls, and a bloodthirsty livestock-hunting chupacabras. Can these fantastic trials prepare Odilia and her sisters for what happens when they face their final test, returning home to the real world, where goddesses and ghosts can no longer help them?
A Mind Spread out on the Ground
Author: Alicia Elliott Narrator: Kyla Garcia Release Date: July 2020
The Mohawk phrase for depression can be roughly translated as a mind spread out on the ground. In this urgent and visceral work, Alicia Elliott explores how apt a description that is for the ongoing effects of the personal, intergenerational, and colonial traumas she and so many Native people have experienced.Elliott's deeply personal writing details a life spent between Indigenous and white communities-a divide reflected in her own family-and engages with such wide-ranging topics as race, parenthood, love, art, mental illness, poverty, sexual assault, gentrification, and representation. Throughout, she makes thrilling connections, both large and small, between the past and present, the personal and political.A national bestseller in Canada, this updated and expanded American edition helps us better understand legacy, oppression, and racism throughout North America and offers us a profound new way to decolonize our minds.
The Last Train to Key West
Author: Chanel Cleeton Narrator: Karissa Vacker, Kyla Garcia, Rachel L. Jacobs Release Date: June 2020
One of Bustle's Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2020 "The perfect riveting summer read!"-BookBub In 1935 three women are forever changed when one of the most powerful hurricanes in history barrels toward the Florida Keys. For the tourists traveling on Henry Flagler's legendary Overseas Railroad, Labor Day weekend is an opportunity to forget the economic depression gripping the nation. But one person's paradise can be another's prison, and Key West-native Helen Berner yearns to escape. After the Cuban Revolution of 1933 leaves Mirta Perez's family in a precarious position, she agrees to an arranged marriage with a notorious American. Following her wedding in Havana, Mirta arrives in the Keys on her honeymoon. While she can't deny the growing attraction to her new husband, his illicit business interests may threaten not only her relationship, but her life. Elizabeth Preston's trip to Key West is a chance to save her once-wealthy family from their troubles after the Wall Street crash. Her quest takes her to the camps occupied by veterans of the Great War and pairs her with an unlikely ally on a treacherous hunt of his own. Over the course of the holiday weekend, the women's paths cross unexpectedly, and the danger swirling around them is matched only by the terrifying force of the deadly storm threatening the Keys.
EndoMEtriosis: A Guide for Girls
Author: Tamer Seckin Narrator: Alex Boyles, Ann Richardson, Erica Sullivan, Janina Edwards, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Kevin Kenerly, Kyla Garcia, Mirron Willis, Rachel Jacobs, Taylor Meskimen Release Date: June 2020
Endometriosis is a physically and mentally debilitating disease that has tortured women for centuries. It currently affects 176 million women of childbearing age worldwide, including one in ten in the US. Despite those startling statistics, this horrific and incurable ailment is still relatively unknown to the general population and medical professionals alike. Symptoms of heavy periods and excruciating pain most often begin in middle school or high school, yet doctors take an average of twelve years to diagnose it in a patient. As a result, these undiagnosed and misdiagnosed women suffer into at least their mid-twenties or early thirties, repeatedly told that the pain is in their minds, that it’s simply part of becoming a woman, or that it’s caused by some other disease or condition. That nonsense must stop, and it must stop now! This guide will explain what endo is in terms that adolescents can understand, along with potential remedies, treatments to avoid, and how to manage the psychological and social effects of the disease. It will also include riveting stories from women in their teens and mid-twenties, and from those closest to them such as mothers, fathers, teachers, and coaches. One of the most terrifying aspects of having endo is feeling like nobody believes the pain is real or severe, which can cause a woman to feel scared, isolated, and depressed. This guide will fully arm her with the truth and knowledge about the disease so that she can overcome her fears and confidently advocate for herself. If her cry for help has been dismissed by anyone, she will be able to educate them so that they can empathize with her and fully support her in her quest for healing.
Five Little Indians: A Novel
Author: Michelle Good Narrator: Kyla Garcia Release Date: April 2020
Taken from their families when they are very small and sent to a remote, church-run residential school, Kenny, Lucy, Clara, Howie and Maisie are barely out of childhood when they are finally released after years of detention. Alone and without any skills, support or families, the teens find their way to the seedy and foreign world of Downtown Eastside Vancouver, where they cling together, striving to find a place of safety and belonging in a world that doesn’t want them. The paths of the five friends cross and crisscross over the decades as they struggle to overcome, or at least forget, the trauma they endured during their years at the Mission. Fuelled by rage and furious with God, Clara finds her way into the dangerous, highly charged world of the American Indian Movement. Maisie internalizes her pain and continually places herself in dangerous situations. Famous for his daring escapes from the school, Kenny can’t stop running and moves restlessly from job to job—through fishing grounds, orchards and logging camps—trying to outrun his memories and his addiction. Lucy finds peace in motherhood and nurtures a secret compulsive disorder as she waits for Kenny to return to the life they once hoped to share together. After almost beating one of his tormentors to death, Howie serves time in prison, then tries once again to re-enter society and begin life anew. With compassion and insight, Five Little Indians chronicles the desperate quest of these residential school survivors to come to terms with their past and, ultimately, find a way forward.
Becoming Kid Quixote: A True Story of Belonging in America
Author: Sarah Sierra, Stephen Haff Narrator: Kyla Garcia Release Date: April 2020
A young readers’ companion to the adult memoir Kid Quixotes by Stephen Haff. Narrated by one extraordinary ten-year-old girl, this inspiring memoir tells the story of a daughter of Mexican American immigrants who finds her voice through the power of words and performance of Cervantes’ Don Quixote. When a shy girl named Sarah Sierra first joins an after-school program in her neighborhood, she never expects to travel back in time and discover the words of Miguel de Cervantes. But at Still Waters in a Storm, a teacher named Stephen and a group of kids have pushed together tables piled high with books so they can gather round to talk about and translate Cervantes’ classic, Don Quixote de La Mancha. They begin to reimagine Don Quixote—the story of an idealistic dreamer from Spain who traveled around trying to right the world’s wrongs—as the story of a group of modern-day kids from immigrant families in Brooklyn. The stories the kids write in class become a musical play—expressing the plight of today’s immigrants and using Quixote as inspiration. And Sarah, once very shy, soon will play the leading role as Kid Quixote. Perfect for fans of I Am Malala, Dear America, and The Freedom Writers Diary, this stirring true story will inspire you to imagine, to speak up, and to sing out.
Author: Sebastian Barry Narrator: Kyla Garcia Release Date: March 2020
Even when you come out of bloodshed and disaster in the end you have got to learn to live. From the Costa Book of the Year-winning author of Days Without End Winona is a young Lakota orphan adopted by former soldiers Thomas McNulty and John Cole. Living with Thomas and John on the farm they work in 1870s Tennessee, she is educated and loved, forging a life for herself beyond the violence and dispossession of her past. But the fragile harmony of her unlikely family unit, in the aftermath of the Civil War, is soon threatened by a further traumatic event, one which Winona struggles to confront, let alone understand. Told in Sebastian Barry's rare and masterly prose, A Thousand Moons is a powerful, moving study of one woman's journey, of her determination to write her own future, and of the enduring human capacity for love. "Nobody writes like, nobody takes lyrical risks like, nobody pushes the language, and the heart, and the two together, quite like Sebastian Barry does." ALI SMITH PRAISE FOR DAYS WITHOUT END: "An amazing achievement." DAVID NICHOLLS "A violent, superbly lyrical Western offering a sweeping vision of American in the making." KAZUO ISHIGURO
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eBook Trojan Horse epub
by Hammond Innes
Author: Hammond Innes
Subcategory: Literary
Publisher: Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C; Large type edition edition (April 2, 1993)
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Hammond Innes Literary English
This book will, I hope, recall many pleasant memories of places we have visited together. And because its setting is the Dolomites, it will particularly remind you of a little albergo near the Ponte nelle Alpi where we met for a drink
This book will, I hope, recall many pleasant memories of places we have visited together. And because its setting is the Dolomites, it will particularly remind you of a little albergo near the Ponte nelle Alpi where we met for a drink. You were on your way up to Cortina.
The Trojan Horse' was only Hammond Innes' second book, published way back in 1940, but already many of what would become his trademarks are apparent: Lawyer Andrew Kilmartin is the standard Innes protagonist.
The Trojan Horse' was only Hammond Innes' second book, published way back in 1940, but already many of what would become his trademarks are apparent: Lawyer Andrew Kilmartin is the standard Innes protagonist: the ordinary 'everyman' who through no fault of his own gets dragged deeper and deeper into a larger conspiracy. Franz Schmidt is the mysterious, obsessive, and possibly mad character whose actions get the protagonist involved in the story. Similarly, Sedel and Marburg are shadowy antagonists who may or may not be true villains.
Chapter one. The face from the barbican.
Ralph Hammond Innes CBE (15 July 1913 – 10 June 1998) was a British novelist who wrote over 30 novels, as well as children's and travel books
Ralph Hammond Innes CBE (15 July 1913 – 10 June 1998) was a British novelist who wrote over 30 novels, as well as children's and travel books. Innes was born in Horsham, Sussex, and educated at Feltonfleet School, Cobham, Surrey where he was head boy and later at Cranbrook School in Kent. He left in 1931 to work as a journalist, initially with the Financial Times (at the time called the Financial News). The Doppelganger, his first novel, was published in 1937.
It was past eight now and I was hungry, dirty and dispirited. I had found no trace of Freya. Presumably she had been removed to another hiding place. for in some cases the hatches were difficult to open and some were tucked under steel girders so that I had scarcely been able to squeeze myself inside
Hammond Innes (1914 - 1998) was an English adventure author who wrote over thirty novels as well as children's and travel books. Ralph Hammond Innes was born in Horsham, Sussex.
Hammond Innes (1914 - 1998) was an English adventure author who wrote over thirty novels as well as children's and travel books. Educated at Cranbrook School in Kent he left in 1931 to work as a journalist, initially with the Financial Times. The Doppelganger, his first novel was published in 1937.
The Trojan Horse book. Ralph Hammond Innes was an English novelist who wrote over 30 novels, as well as children's and travel books. The World Mystery Convention honoured Innes with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bouchercon XXIV awards in Omaha, Nebraska, Oct, 1993.
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Morlurne
This is a very competent introduction to The Iliad and The Aeneid for children (the story really conflates elements of the two epics, e.g., there is no Trojan Horse in the Iliad). The book presents a plausible political back drop for the conflict (that does not appear in either epic but makes sense), as well as Helen's betrothal to Paris, as the catalysts for the conflict. There are battle scenes. The construction of the horse, Sinon's deception, and the ultimate fall of Troy are well dramatized in language easily undertood by children. There are maps to orient the reader to the locations of Greece, Asia Minor, and the Aegean and Black Seas. No, it's not eloquent but it's written in language easily understood by my seven year old boy and even enthralling to my near four year old boy (in combination with the pictures). That's quite an achievement given the relative complexity of the story that's told, I'd say. My boys love it, and nearly have it memorized. They are already enthralled by a seminal element of Western literature and for that I am in debt to this little book.
Eigeni
My boys 6 and 4 love this book. I've read it to them over and over again. It's so fun to learn together. Great pictures and excellent journey through time. The book connects the story to more recent days when the city was actually discovered in the sands. Very cool learning tool.
Manemanu
I bought this for my five year old son. He really loves it! and I like that I'm also teaching him about history and something worthwhile. I feel like most children's books these days are nonsense. Im very pleased with my order!
This is a great series for developing readers. This specific title is always a good read with students.
I feel that this book was very scary and I don't like it. I like the part about the whole wooden horse. - Selena, age 5
GODMAX
I bought this for my 7 year old daughter Gracie. She usually isn't in to history but once she started to read it she didn't stop reading she read it 3 times. And ask me to by more books like it I was really
pleased with this book I recommend this book!
Hunaya
Excellent book. Well written. Engaging story. Grandson loved it, and requests it often.
My parents bought me this book when I was very young and I've happily bought copies first for my nephew and now for my daughter. It's a simple, spare account of the Trojan War focusing on the causes of the war and the end of the war itself.
The Trojan Horse introduces a handful of the Iliad's cast--Odysseus, Menelaus, Helen, Priam--but omits stories like that of Achilles and Hector. It also includes a lot of archaeological information, making this a hybrid of archaeology and Homer. The final chapter briefly describes the rediscovery of Troy by the 19th century archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, a chapter that excited me as a child about the reality of history and the fact that much of it still out there somewhere, waiting for us beneath the dust.
Perhaps my favorite part of the book is the illustrations. These excited me even before I could handle reading the story on my own. They're detailed, dynamic, and powerfully evocative of the world created by the story.
With names like Agamemnon floating through the story, The Trojan Horse may be best suited as a transitional text for kids learning to read with a parent's help. With such good illustrations, it also works as a picture book you can read to a preliterate child. I recommend it heartily for anyone with a child showing an early love for history and myth.
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TX-NR1010
Onkyo TX-NR1010 manual
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Table of Contents...........................................6
Connections .................................................13
Turning On & Basic Operations..................23
Advanced Operations ..................................54
Controlling Other Components...................88
Appendix.......................................................97
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Onkyo TX-NR1010 specifications
Brand Onkyo
Model TX-NR1010
Product Receiver
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm) - W
Audio output channels 2.0 channels
Dynamic power per channel (3 Ohm) 320 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.05 %
Input sensitivity 200 mV
Input impedance 47000 Ω
Maximum input level 5.5 V
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 110 dB
Impedance 75 Ω
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm) 200 W
Receiver type Surround
HDMI in 9
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in 2
Composite video in 5
Digital audio optical in 3
Remote (IR) input 1
Digital audio coaxial in 3
Line-in ✓
PC in (D-Sub) ✓
USB ports quantity 2
Multichannel audio input type RCA
Number of HDMI outputs 2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 1
Composite video out 1
Remote (IR) output 1
Multichannel audio output type RCA
Speakers connectivity type RCA
12V trigger ✓
12V trigger ports quantity 12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
RS-232 ports 1
Audio formats supported AAC,FLAC,LPCM,MP3,OGG,WAV,WMA
Ethernet LAN ✓
Wi-Fi ✗
Supported radio bands AM,FM
Radio Data System (RDS) ✓
RDS features PS,PTY,RT,TP
AM band range 522 - 1611 kHz
FM band range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Preset stations quantity 40
Optical drive included ✗
Audio decoders Dolby Pro Logic,DTS Neo:6
Handheld remote control ✓
Product colour Black
Apple docking compatibility Not supported
AirPlay ✗
AC input voltage 220-240 V
AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical) 850 W
Power consumption (standby) 0.15 W
Weight 23000 g
Manual ✓
FM antenna ✓
Package width 610 mm
Package depth 594 mm
Package height 337 mm
Card reader integrated -
3D ✓
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Lottery Lightning strikes twice for North Dublin store which sells €500,000 Daily Million ticket two months after selling €1 million Lotto prize
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Cabra Spar owner “shocked and delighted”
A North Dublin store, which sold a winning Daily Million worth €500,000, has proved that lightening can strike twice as it sold its second major winning National Lottery ticket in as many months.
The top prize of €500,000, from today’s 2pm Daily Million Plus draw, was won by a lucky person who purchased their ticket at the Spar store on the New Cabra Road, Cabra, Dublin 7.
Back in April this year, this same Spar in Cabra sold a Lotto ticket worth €1 million.
Speaking on selling this winning Daily Million Plus ticket, Mark Magennis, co-owner of the Spar in Cabra said: “Unbelievable! I’m shocked that we sold a big winner so soon after selling the last one but absolutely delighted for another one of our customers. My staff and I will be spreading the word to our locals about this latest win and encouraging them to check their tickets again. They’ll probably think it’s a wind up! We’d like to wish the very best of luck to the winner, whoever they are, and you never know – our shop could get lucky for a third time very soon!”
The winning numbers from today’s Daily Million Plus draw are: 03, 11, 18, 19, 25, 33 and the bonus number is: 21.
This latest win continues Dublin’s lucky National Lottery streak after two winning prizes totalling €837,142 were sold in the capital for last night’s EuroMillions draw.
One prize, of a €337,142, was won when a Dublin player matched five numbers and one lucky star number (from 1-12). This meant that this winner was just one number shy of sharing the €51,583,717 EuroMillions jackpot, which was won in Spain. This Quick Pick ticket was sold at the Centra store on the Main Street of Howth, Co Dublin.
Another Dubliner is also €500,000 better off after winning the top prize on last night’s EuroMillions Plus draw. This ticket was sold at Mace on Kimmage Road Lower, Dublin 12.
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Every gift makes the Mercersburg Academy experience even more extraordinary for the students of today and tomorrow.
Giving societies recognize donors for their generosity, sustained support of the school, and commitment to establishing their legacy at Mercersburg.
William Mann Irvine Society
Members of the William Mann Irvine Society are leadership donors that provide essential philanthropic support. WMIS members contribute 90 percent of the Annual Fund dollars every year, which ensures Mercersburg’s place as one of the top independent schools in the country.
$100,000+: President’s Circle
$50,000 - $99,999: Regent’s Circle
$25,000 - $49,999: Head of School’s Circle
$10,000 - $24,999: Benefactor
$5,000 - $9,999: Patron
$1,893 - $4,999: Member
$1,000 - $1,892: Associate Member
$500 - $999: Associate Member (5th Reunion Year until 10th Reunion Year)
$100 - $499: Associate Member (Graduation until 5th Reunion Year)
Via Lucis Society
The Via Lucis society recognizes individuals whose philanthropic leadership has made it possible for new generations of students to receive a Mercersburg education. Via Lucis members’ cumulative gifts, including documented bequests, equal or exceed $100,000.
McDowell Society
The McDowell Society honors those whose cumulative gifts to the school, including documented bequests, equal or exceed $1 million. McDowell Society members have positioned Mercersburg as a leader among independent boarding schools.
Marshall & Irving Alliance
Founded in 1993, the school’s centennial year, the Marshall & Irving Alliance honors those who have made a provision for Mercersburg through their estate or a life income arrangement. Gifts through one’s estate are a meaningful endorsement of Mercersburg’s values and spirit.
Torchbearers
Torchbearers are Mercersburg’s most loyal group of donors; they have supported the Mercersburg Annual Fund for three or more consecutive years.
Contributing to Mercersburg today and into the future through a multi-year commitment is one of the best ways to have an impact. Becoming a Sustainer is easy and provides flexibility through a reliable source of support. Contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at 717-328-6100 to set up a recurring gift. You can also establish your recurring gift online.
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Click to call the direct ASOS Line 203-639-9405
KMMK 200053Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP179 T00061056
Our current price on Phillips 66 Aviation AVGAS 100LL is $4.43
High of 28Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. ...
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About MMK
In the early 1900’s, a 900’ X 200’ field bound on 3 sides by utility lines was originally the home of a trotting park and part of the Fallon farm. After a group of local business and aviation enthusiasts realized the locations potential it was designated as the city airport in 1928. A total of 9 aircraft other than those based on the field landed at Meriden Airport in its first year of operation.
One of the first documented photos at the original airport location was on August 14, 1919 when an aircraft advertising the 1847 Rogers Bros Silverware Company and L. Bamberger & Co (now current day Macy’s Department Store) flew the first shipment of 125 pounds by air from any place in Connecticut.
In 1952 Meriden Airport was considered the best sod field in the state according to the CT Department of Aeronautics. The active runways at the time were North-South 3500’, Northeast-Southwest 2800’, and East-West 1300’.
Land was purchased from Wallingford at the south end of the field to expand the airport to 130 acres. More land was later purchased at the north end for a total of 157 acres. The grass strip was transformed to modern day standards and a 3100’ X 75’ asphalt runway was built that stretches North and South. Meriden Markham Airport has continually received City, State, and Federal funding for airport improvements.
Municipally owned and run by the City of Meriden, the airport provides an administrative terminal building open 7 days a week, a maintenance hangar, 1 shared 50'X50' box hangar, 10 48'X48' box hangars, 7 40-44' box hangars, 10 T-hangars, 1 private hangar, and 72 tie-down spots. Self-service Avgas 100LL fuel is available 24/7.
Meriden Airport is no longer the best kept secret in CT. Pilots from surrounding areas fly into Meriden to take advantage of our low fuel rates. Centrally located, it’s convenient for businesses to use the airport for charter excursions. With GPS and VOR instrument approaches, both fixed wing and rotorcraft flight schools routinely use the airport for flight training. The Civil Air Patrol is active with cadet flight training and search & rescue training with the Silver City Squadron based at the airport. A full service maintenance facility and flight school are now operational on the field. In response to the demand for more hangars, the city recently built 4 new box hangars in 2016. The airport has hangar expansion under construction with 5 additional buildings that will accommodate 35-45 aircraft. The project will be complete mid-year 2020. We welcome pilots and friends to visit MMK.
Runway 18/36 Info
FAA Identifier:KMMK Airport use:Open to the public CTAF/UNICOM:123.05 Dimensions:3100 x 75ft/945 x 23m
Elevation:103 ft./31.4 m (surveyed) Activation:04/1940 WX ASOS:134.925 (203-639-9405) Surface:asphalt, excellent condition
41-30-31.3730N/072-49-46.1220W Sectional chart:NEW YORK BRADLEY APP/DEP:127.8 Weight bearing capacity:Single wheel:30.0
41-30.522883N/072-49.768700W Control tower: no CLEARANCE DELIVERY:120.65 Runway edge lights:medium intensity
41.5087147/-72.8294783 ARTCC: BOSTON CENTER WX AWOS-3 at OXC (14 nm W):132.975 (203-262-1190)
WX ASOS at HVN (15 nm S):203-466-6205
WX ASOS at HFD (16 nm NE):860-527-5837
WX AWOS-3 at SNC (16 nm SE):118.325 (860-526-1551)
MMK Management
Constance Castillo - Airport Manager: Constance joined Meriden Airport in March 2014. She brings a wealth of FAA experience to the airport holding her Certified Flight Instructor, Commercial and Instrument Rated Pilot’s License and having been involved in General Aviation her entire life. She is a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol and is qualified as a Transport Pilot, Mission Observer and Airborne Photographer for Search and Rescue. She is the past Vice-Chair and an active member of the CT Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, Inc. International Organization of Women Pilots. Constance grew up flying out of MMK with her parents who were both pilots and owned a Cessna170 based at MMK for over 50 years.
Fillmore "Fil" Olson-Front Desk: Fil joined the MMK staff in July of 2015 as a part time employee working weekends. He is a retired Army UH-1H Helicopter Pilot with 5-1/2 years of military service. He has spent the last 27 years in retail as a sales associate, lead receiver, department manager and assistant store manager. He also runs his own successful D.J. business. Fil has been married to his wife Cindy since August of 2013. He has two adult children (from a previous marriage), two adult stepchildren and three grandchildren. Fil's favorite pastimes include: Golf & Music
Wilma Petro - Director Special Projects: Wilma has been the Airport Director since December 2011. She has been in charge of procurement for the city of Meriden since 1995. Since taking over Airport Operations she has overseen the renovation of the terminal building and construction of a new snow removal garage. Wilma will be overseeing current projects which include a new roof on the maintenance hangar, a new hangar project, and the renovation of the north hangar.
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Why 2020 Was A Year Of Both New And Old Normals
by Joe Mandese @mp_joemandese, January 4, 2021
During a year in which norms were challenged on almost every front, the most-read "RTBlog" columns focused mostly on normal programmatic and real-time media-buying issues, not the bigger existential threats surrounding them.
In fact, the most-read story was our coverage of a push by the Advertising Research Foundation and Central Control CEO Rick Bruner to raise industry consciousness around what may be a superior method of measuring campaign effectiveness than traditional regression models. The concept, called randomized control testing (or RCT), utilizes scientific research methods for variant testing.
Other top stories focused on how programmatic media-buying has become an in-house norm, the upside of the deprecation of cookies, and why the big advertiser boycott of Facebook would have little long-term impact.
But a few of the most-read "RTBlogs" dealt with the broader issues confronting all of us, including the industry's response to George Floyd's murder and the response to racial injustice, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.
My personal favorite, in retrospect, was about how we found new ways of using technology -- things like Zoom, and a simultaneous real-time choir performance via YouTube (see below) -- to remain connected during a a global pandemic.
Joe Mandese is the Editor in Chief of MediaPost. You can reach Joe at joe@mediapost.com.
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Striking a Nerve: Shift Seen in Kids' Football
by John Gever, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today November 30, 2013
Striking a Nerve is a blog by John Gever for readers with an interest in neurology and psychiatry.
Worries over concussions may be propelling parents to have their kids play flag football instead of the full helmet-and-pads tackle game that, until recently, had seen continuous growth for decades.
Earlier this month, ESPN reported that participation in Pop Warner football, the leading tackle football program for elementary and middle school children, dropped 9.5% from 2010 to 2012.
"Consistent annual growth led to a record 248,899 players participating in Pop Warner in 2010; that figure fell to 225,287 by the 2012 season," according to the ESPN report. It quoted Pop Warner's chief medical officer, Julian Bailes, MD, as saying parental concern about head injuries was "the No. 1 cause."
Over this same period, says i9 Sports, another major private provider of youth sports programs, participation in its flag football programs has increased 18%. Spokesman Matt DeMargel would not reveal absolute numbers of participants in the sport, but he said 600,000 kids play in all its programs, which also include soccer, basketball, T-ball, and cheerleading.
For those who don't know, flag football involves hanging strips of cloths from players' waists. Instead of tackling the ballcarrier, defenders stop the play by pulling off one of his "flags." Tackling and other hard hits are prohibited.
I spoke to Steve Bonenberger, i9's executive director for programs in Pittsburgh. The region has a reputation for hard-nosed football. Legendary tough guy Mike Ditka grew up in the area, and Jack Lambert, the face of the Pittsburgh Steelers' famed "Steel Curtain" defense a generation ago -- well, his 1984 Sports Illustrated cover photo says it all.
If flag football is displacing tackle in western Pennsylvania, it's probably happening everywhere.
"The numbers are really increasing, because parents are much more willing to give it a shot, due to the nature of the game" he said.
Bonenberger said that flag football even seemed to be luring kids (and their parents) from another longtime growth sport, soccer.
He said one of his volunteer coaches in the flag football program has two of his own children playing the sport, one 5- and the other 8-years-old. He said the man had told him that he didn't want them playing tackle football, "we're just not ready for that."
Flag football teaches the same basic rules and strategies of football as in the tackle game, Bonenberger explained, and kids can play it through middle school without suffering any disadvantage in skills when they reach high school and want to play the tackle game.
Some neurologists and neuroscience researchers have advocated banning tackle football altogether for pre-high school players. The ESPN report quoted Robert Cantu, MD, of Boston University, who advises the NFL on head injuries, as advocating flag football as a safer replacement.
For its part, Pop Warner has taken some steps to reduce concussions -- in 2012, it instituted a new rule limiting but not eliminating full-speed contact during practices, and banned head-to-head contact -- but it is also touting the higher injury rates associated with other sports.
Citing Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data, the organization's football homepage states, "Pop Warner football has 12% fewer injuries per capita among 5-15-year-olds than organized soccer in the same age range!"
However, a different analysis of CPSC data showed football as the largest cause of head injuries related to team sports in children 14 and younger in 2009. Those data did not separate flag from tackle football, though.
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Beyoncé Dotes On Blue Ivy In Super-Cute New Holiday Snaps
Rebecca Martin October 18, 2013 10:20 am
Beyonce shares pictures from her holiday album Credit: Tumblr
Beyoncé has shared some seriously cool pictures from her holiday on her personal Tumblr page today, showing off her incredible figure and her adorable daughter
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy just have all the fun. The showbiz mum and daughter have been living the high life in Brazil as Beyonce tours the globe on her Mrs Carter World tour, and the superstar has been kind enough to share some of her holiday snaps with us.
Adding a bunch of adorable personal photos to her Tumblr page, Beyoncé showed us what she’s really been up to when she’s not strutting her stuff in a blue glitter jumpsuit on stage. And you’d be right in thinking that they’re a pretty normal family.
In the shots she unveiled today, Beyoncé can be seen lying down in a hammock with her 20-month-old daughter sitting on her lap. Beyoncé is looking lovingly into Blue Ivy’s eyes in the black and white shot, and Blue is reaching over to touch her face. It’s certainly competing with those too-cute-for-words David and Harper Beckham pictures.
Beyoncé wasn’t just entertaining fans and playing mum while in Brazil, though. The 32-year-old singer has also treated us to a mini fashion show, parading her famous figure in an array of vintage style swimsuits and even a bright Brazil sports jersey. Is there anything she doesn’t look good in?
Beyoncé recently spoke out about taking her firstborn on tour with her. She said: ‘It’s really interesting because I’m touring with my daughter for the first time and my dream has always been to be able to balance my life and my career.
‘I think it’s the one thing that women struggle with because it’s so difficult. But when I’m able to travel it makes me so proud that she’s able to experience all these different cultures and meet all of these interesting people at such a young age.’
What a hero.
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Naval Research Sea Glider Applications
Posted to Subsea (byChuck Bunton) on November 26, 2009
The beaked whale is the target of a new undersea glider trying to track the deep-diving mammals by their high-frequency clicks and squeals.
A Sea Glider unmanned underwater vehicle with an underwater microphone began patrolling the coast of Hawaii in late October and will finish up its initial mission in mid-November. By then, it will have collected half a terabyte of data.
By applying software that automatically picks up beaked whale sounds from the rest of the sounds of the ocean, the researchers hope to gain a deeper understanding of how these rare whales live.
The Sea Glider is one of a host of new acoustic tracking tools that are helping scientists better understand the behavior of deep sea whales. Using autonomous underwater gliders, hydrophones, and sophisticated algorithms, they are a key tool in the race to map where whales live.
The beaked whale appears to be particularly sensitive to the powerful sonar used by the world’s naval fleets. Over the past decade, dozens of these rare whales have died in a series of incidents that seem linked to naval exercises, even if it is hard to prove the connection.
The carcasses that wash up on shore are consistent with the hypothesis that the whales respond to the sonar by surfacing too quickly, inducing the bends. Nitrogen, and other gases that had been dissolved into the liquids inside their bodies by the high-pressure at depth, transform back into gas as the pressure is released. If they rise too fast, the amount of gas overwhelms the body’s natural systems for expelling it, causing bubbles to form in the bloodstream and tissues.
The U.S. Office of Naval Research, though, has been pouring money into learning more about the whales. This particular project received $1.5 million. The next step could be to integrate and calibrate their data with information from U.S. Navy hydrophone arrays.
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Peabody Announces Extended Early Tender Results Of Exchange Offer And Consent Solicitation, Further Extension Of Early Tender Date And Waiver And Satisfaction Of Minimum Tender Condition
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Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today announced that as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on January 8, 2021 (the "Original Early Tender Date"), at least $391.2 million in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 (the "Existing Notes"), representing approximately 85% of the total outstanding principal amount of Existing Notes, had been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in connection with Peabody's previously announced offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") any and all of its Existing Notes for (i) new 10.000% Senior Secured Notes due December 31, 2024 (the "New Co-Issuer Notes") to be co-issued by PIC AU Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Peabody, and PIC AU Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Peabody, and (ii) new 8.500% Senior Secured Notes due December 31, 2024 (the "New Peabody Notes" and together with the New Co-Issuer Notes, the "New Notes") to be issued by Peabody.
Bragar Eagel & Squire is Investigating Certain Officers and Directors of Peabody Energy Corporation, EQT Corporation, Exela Technologies, and STAAR Surgical and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating certain officers and directors of Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU), EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT), Exela Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELA), and STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) on behalf of long-term stockholders. More information about each potential case can be found at the link provided. Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating certain officers and directors of Peabody Energy Corporation following a class action complaint that was filed against Peabody on September 28, 2020.The complaint alleges that from April 3, 2017 through September 28, 2018, defendants failed to disclose, and would continue to omit, the following adverse facts pertaining to the safety practices at the Company’s North Goonyella mine, which were known to or recklessly disregarded by defendants: (i) the Company had failed to implement adequate safety controls at the North Goonyella mine to prevent the risk of a spontaneous combustion event; (ii) the Company failed to follow its own safety procedures; and (iii) as a result, the North Goonyella mine was at a heightened risk of shutdown.For more information on the Peabody investigation go to: https://bespc.com/cases/BTUEQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT)Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating certain officers and directors of EQT corporation following a class action complaint that was filed against EQT on June 25, 2019.The complaint alleges that during the class period defendants falsely stated that EQT's acquisition of Rice, a rival gas producer, would yield billions of dollars in synergies based on purported operational benefits. 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(NASDAQ: XELA) Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating certain officers and directors of Exela Technologies following a class action complaint that was filed against Exela on March 23, 2020.The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Exela’s previously issued financial statements for the twelve months ended December, 31, 2017 and December 31, 2018, and the quarterly statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 contained numerous accounting errors, could not be relied upon, and required restatement; and (2) as a result, Defendants’ statements about Exela’s business, operations and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.To learn more about our investigation into Exela Technologies go to: https://bespc.com/cases/XELASTAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating certain officers and directors of STAAR Surgical Company following a class action complaint that was filed against STAAR on August 19, 2020.The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts to investors. 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Why Peabody Energy's Shares Popped 22% Today
Shares of coal producer Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) jumped as much as 22% in trading on Monday after the company finalized an agreement with debtholders. The deal extends the maturity of senior secured notes due in 2022 to a 2024 maturity date. Management is hoping that extending debt maturities to 2024 will give the company leeway to turn operations around.
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Peabody (NYSE: BTU) has entered into a transaction support agreement with 100 percent of its revolving lenders and letter of credit issuers and approximately 65 percent of its 6.000% senior secured notes due 2022 that contemplates a comprehensive financing solution to extend certain of Peabody's debt maturities and grant financial covenant relief, while maintaining sufficient operating liquidity and financial flexibility.
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Four Technology Predictions from 2010, and How They Played Out
Technology never stands still. In our industry there is endless commentary and speculation about future trends, with such predictions playing a major part in business decisions.
In this article, we go back about 5 years – to the end of 2010 – to review what was being predicted for the years to come…
PREDICTION ONE: 2011- THE YEAR 10GBE BREAKS OUT
The Ethernet switch market had a rough year in 2009, but came back strong in 2010. And although it was predicted to cool off again in the year to follow, one of its key standards was poised to take off. 10GbE drove switch sales in the back end of 2010, and market researcher Dell’Oro Group were tipping a massive 2011 due to its strengths as a server connectivity and aggregation technology, as well as growth in the data centre sector.
First released in 2003, 10GbE took a long time to really land in the market. Five years on from the above prediction, it seems as though 10GbE is still yet to achieve ubiquity. However, roadmaps appear to be suggesting 10GbE adoption for server platforms is growing towards 100% according to observations from Computex 2016.
1GbE is still around of course. It’s significantly cheaper, and uses less power. But anyone building a virtualisation server who isn’t putting in 10GbE ports where they can is likely to regret that decision by early next year.
Now, just as 40GbE and even 100GbE were being primed to succeed 10GbE, 25/50GbE is striking the sweet spot between performance and cost at cloud scale. It’s even being pushed by an alliance called the 25 Gigabit Ethernet Consortium Group, composed of networking companies and cloud service providers such as Microsoft, Google, Mellanox, and Broadcom.
Analysts are betting adoption will be driven by higher core counts in CPUs, massive increases in data, sophisticated analytics workloads, faster Flash storage, and the insatiable demand for bandwidth… and so another prediction cycle commences!
PREDICTION TWO: DELL ACQUIRES ITS WAY INTO ENTERPRISE NETWORKING
In 2010, Dell’s intentions and activity in enterprise networking were pragmatic but muddled to some observers. Some predicted that, having added Aruba as an OEM supplier to complement its existing relationships with Juniper Networks and Brocade, and with some big purchases under their belt in the year or so prior, Dell would likely ingest another company to round out its networking portfolio, rather than continue to rely on the hardware of others.
After taking the company private in 2013 with his own money, Dell went on to purchase enterprise storage giant EMC in the biggest IT deal ever seen (at $60+ billion) in 2015. The acquisition allowed the coming together of Dell’s PC, laptop, server and software expertise with EMC storage, as well as VMware’s virtualisation platforms.
A year later, it entered into an integration partnership with Aerohive to secure an end-to-end wired/wireless networking portfolio and strengthen its position in the WLAN market. Such a move came as little surprise – speculation had been rife for at least two years that Aerohive was a potential acquisition target for Dell.
A year earlier, their former OEM partner Aruba was snapped up by HP, a move which helped drive a renewed reputation for agility and performance in their networking business. One possible reason floated as to why Aerohive wasn’t bought outright may be that Dell is taking its time after such an enormous move with EMC.
PREDICTION THREE: VIDEO EXPLODES ACROSS ENTERPRISE NETWORKS
The rise of streaming video in the workplace – and an increase in the number of mobile devices making video content more accessible than ever – was predicted to create ‘video floods’ on enterprise WAN links, as employees were tipped to conduct and share more live video casts of internal meetings or conference presentations.
The continued growth of YouTube, Facebook and even Vimeo, in parallel to the consumerisation of AV technology, have indeed reshaped expectations for enterprise and online video platforms – particularly around the ease of accessing content and throwing it onto a nearby screen, such as via Chromecast or AirPlay.
Most live video casts and streaming in enterprise happen on internally managed systems. Employee expectations, however, are that BYOD devices should be able to access company AV gear in meeting rooms, boardrooms, and café’s.
IT has largely opened the key ports needed to deliver video content to mobile employees, but a further challenge is presented by enterprise wide live web-casting.
Lockheed Martin, for instance, brought their streaming in-house, and have gone so far as to create multicast sections for their internal network, dedicated to broadcasting all-hands or regional meetings to every employee without crippling their network. They are still exploring hybrid approaches for external-only events, and how the marriage of cloud-based enterprise video platforms with on-premises internal delivery might be achieved.
Online Video Platforms for enterprise clearly remains a challenging proposition for a few reasons, security and quality of service foremost among them. Enterprise video platform vendors, with enterprise content delivery networks (eCDNs) that can marry a quality user experience to enterprise grade security, will be the ones to watch.
PREDICTION FOUR: THE WAN-OPTIMISATION SPACE WILL GET CROWDED, FAST
In 2010, a company called Riverbed Technology was the undisputed leader in WAN Optimisation, placing them in a commanding position as the great push towards the cloud began gathering pace. Some felt the then-niche market was already too crowded, and would only become more hotly contested as major players like Cisco moved to assert themselves in the space. Indeed, greenfield growth was still widely tipped, with Gartner projecting the market for WAN-Optimisation to exceed $4.4 billion dollars by 2014, up from an estimated $1 billion circa 2008/2009.
In 2015, Riverbed Technology still reigned supreme as Leaders in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant, but found themselves neighbours to Cisco for the first time in that rarefied category. Three years of executing on their Intelligent WAN (IWAN) and Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) vision had clearly paid off for Cisco. Not so accurate was Gartner’s 2010 forecast that the market would exceed $4.4 billion by 2014, as its most recent estimate has been revised down to 2015 valuation of approximately $1.1 billion.
WHAT LIES AHEAD?
The only sure thing that we can say about the future of IT – whether five years from now, or fifteen – is that it will remain a dynamic, challenging industry like no other.
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551: Lindsay Hansen Park’s Year of Polygamy
Mormon Stories Producer July 17, 2015 Fundamentalists, Joseph Smith, Polygamy, Top 10 Polygamy, Top 10 Truth Claims, Top 100, Women & Feminism 54 Comments
In this episode we interview Lindsay Hansen Park about the completion of her Year of Polygamy podcast project.
St. Ralph
This ranks with the best of Mormon Stories and podcasts in general. Lindsay’s done a phenomenal job of historical reporting, always careful to explain her personal biases up front and willing to own the outcome.
Thanks, Lindsay and John!
I haven’t felt such genuine regard for Mormon fundamentalist polygamists since you interviewed Anne Wilde eight years ago, John. You also seemed to have regained some of your old objectivity in this interview as well which is welcome.
You drew me in again and again, Lindsay, with your love for these folks and the serious challenges facing them. Oh that the Church fathers wouldn’t be as foolish as to excommunicate a disciple of Christ called to understand and love these red-haired step children of the Brighamites. Good strength to you.
I didn’t have a lot of regard for fundamentalists either until I left Mormonism 12 years ago and finally realized that they (the fundamentalist Mormons) had been stuck in the same brainwashing situation that had kept me faithful in Mormonism for 49 years. I read several books on polygamy and after reading Kristyn Decker’s book “50 Years in Polygamy” I met her and we both admitted that we stayed in Mormonism, and for her, polygamy, because we truly thought we were doing the “right” thing. It takes a very, very long time (if ever) before the shackles finally fall from your eyes and it is bitterly painful to realize you’ve been living and hanging on to the lie.
This collection has already become a invaluable educational resource that accurately offers a unique insight to the many aspects, elements and practices of Mormon polygamy. Heartfelt and done with amazing dedication the entire serious was a genuine labor of love. I know it has came with a great personal cost to you. Be assured this will absolutely offer comfort, ease the pain and suffering of those affected by the practice of polygamy. God bless you Lindsey.
I have a question for Lindsay:
Please correct me if I am misreprenting your views. You said something to the effect that people should listen to their own inspiration rather than (simply) following their leaders. (I would agree) However, people can still be misled when seeking their own personal inspiration. How does one sort through those alternatives? Theoretically speaking, if/when we stand before God to be judged we will be judged more harshly for following our own flawed inspiration or for (simply) following flawed leaders as commanded? I’ve encountered many LDS people (and LDS leaders)who believe true obedience is to unquestioningly follow the leaders above them and that they will be rewarded for doing so.
There seems to be a general misunderstanding about the meaning of the word “complex”. If doctrine A is true and B is true then conclusion C is true. Another words C is dependent on A and B.
Seems like a large number of folks experiencing a faith crisis come to the understanding that A and B are not true but C or some parts of C remain true. This makes an individual contradictory, illogical, delusional, inconsistent and/or confused, definitely not an indication of how “complex” one may or may not be.
All people think and act irrationally; Ask any economist.
People holding irrational beliefs different from yours are not all deluded suckers and/or simpletons.
Maddy,
I personally believe that God & Christ would never want us to just blindly believe whatever person comes along claiming to be a ‘prophet’ or to have ‘seen God’ or have ‘new scripture’. Christ warned us over and over to beware of & test all prophets who come professing such things or Spirits who give us revelation, to see if they are of God or not, meaning if they teach the same commandments Christ did and if that prophet actually really keeps Christ’s commandments (which Joseph Smith did not).
So I believe God will hold us accountable for being deceived by man or spirit, for we all know right from wrong deep down and the Golden Rule, everyone knows polygamy is not fair and men would put up with it the other way around, so it doesn’t pass Christ’s Golden Rule, no matter how many prophets come preaching it.
If we are honest and sincere and really live the Golden Rule and have love & equal respect for others, all genders and races, and care for the needy we will not fall for too many falsehoods from false prophets or false revelation, and when we do we will catch ourselves and repent.
There is no passing the buck for our deeds, whether to blame man or Spirit. We have to just discern correctly ourselves, that’s the test of this life, to see who will have love & respect & concern for others so we can tell right from wrong. And those who choose right will gain the prize, Eternal Life. Were all on our own.
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Did anyone else’s cut out around the 45 minute mark?
Michael Surkan
I am one of those people Lindsey was talking about who is stuck on whether Joseph Smith was a polygamist. It’s not that I think Joseph could do no wrong (e.g. I think the Book of Mormon was his own invention). I find it hard to dismiss Emma Smith’s statements which denied Joseph’s polygamy till the day she died. I also find the lack of any DNA evidence pointing to descendants from Joseph’s polygamous marriages to be a problem.
Yes, there are limitations to what the DNA testing can show, but the fact that not one single person has so far been proven as a descendant of Joseph is problematic. This is compounded by the fact that DNA testing has conclusively proven that some people who have claimed to be descendants of Joseph are definitely NOT related to him.
Every time one of the claimants to Joseph Smith parentage are conclusively disproven a deeper question is cast on other people with similar claims.
I know there is speculation that Joseph’s polygamous wives had abortions or that Joseph may have had a genetic defect leading to miscarriages, but all that is just guessing.
As an ex-Mormon, I admit that one of the reasons this line of inquiry fascinates me so much is because the entire legitimacy of the LDS church would go up in smoke if it was ever proven that Joseph was NOT a polygamist.
It’s ironic that the LDS church NEEDS Joseph to have been a polygamist in order to justify the entire chain of divine leadership they claim from Brigham Young onwards.
You make some very good, very interesting points. The things I wonder about, though, are 1) The affidavits signed in regard to the Temple Lot case by women claiming to be Joseph’s wives. Were those faked or coerced? 2) D&C 132 is pretty blatantly specific. Did Joseph not write that? Or was it meant for others and not him? The lines specifically referring to Emma make it sound like Joseph (or God) was talking about Joseph in particular as well as everyone else. 3) It seems to me that as much as the LDS church needed/needs Joseph to be a polygamist, the RLDS church needed him to NOT be a polygamist. If the RLDS crowd were to form a church based on the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith’s claims of profit-hood AND eschew polygamy, they really couldn’t admit that he had been an instigator and practitioner himself.
The Temple Lot affidavits are the strongest evidence of Joseph’s polygamy, in my view. That said, these statements were made long after Joseph died and were made by Utah women who had reasons for saying things to support the Mormon leadership they were beholden to.
As far as D&C 132 goes, this wasn’t released until many years after Joseph died. We have zero evidence that Joseph himself was the author, other than the word of the people who made 132 public. It would make sense for someone fabricating something Joseph would have supposedly written to mention Emma in it for more authenticity. In fact, it was very smart to have God chastising Emma considering how she had become a thorn in the side of the Utah church by the time they made D&C 132 public.
I admit that Joseph very well may have been a practicing polygamist, even in the carnal sense. But there are still a lot of mysteries that muddy the waters as to what actually happened. The fact that DNA testing keeps disproving more and more claimants to Smith descent is the most troubling to me.
The reality is that there is SO much conflicting testimony that it is hard to know the truth of many of the events in Mormon history with an absolute certainty. Everyone seems to look at the historical record with their own prism of biases. How much weight should be given to what Emma says vs what other people say?
Still, it would sure make things interesting if we could somehow prove Joseph WASN’T a polygamist. For example, evidence showing D&C 132 was forged would be earth shattering.
It is just absolutely hilarious that the LDS church NEEDS Joseph to be a polygamist in order to justify their ecclesiastical authority.
To quote JSDefender from “Why is the Temple Lot Suit important?”: “The importance of the Temple Lot Suit in relation to Joseph’s character was that in a court of law, Joseph was found innocent of teaching and practicing polygamy. The Utah LDS Church brought forth their best witnesses that Joseph taught and practiced polygamy to prove they were the continuation of the original church. Yet, in an unbiased court of law, the Utah LDS Church could not prove that Joseph taught or practiced polygamy, even with two witnesses who claimed to be Joseph’s plural wives. In fact, the witnesses they produced—their best ones—were not credible witnesses according to Judge Philips.”
I don’t understand this. Why does the LDS church need Joseph to be a polygamist in order to justify its authority?
Ephima Morphew
Levitical Rites and the Melchizedek Priesthood
Levite Priests were the only tribe to have multiple wives.
Beyond the sound of one hand clapping
there is the Melchizedek Priesthood,
the powers of which allows one to keep time
with no hands clapping.
With the sheckels gathered, babes are bonked, the meat is divied up and the hides sold the Levites of the Melchizedek Priesthood hung out in the coolness of their temple and entertained other powers to acquire. That’s why, the “church” is indemnified by this many wife idea.
And it came to pass, and so it goes –– hope it all gets sorted out in the end.
Ephima
I’ve never heard it put more believably.
Melchizedek Priesthood and Levitical Rites
As a restorationist, Joe was obliged to invoke arcane stuff, magic thinking and obedience the prophet.
And it came to pass the Mormon Prophet took Proto–Jewishness and turned arcane thought into Mormon Re-invention of Priestly Hijinx; if The Sister–Wife is good for The Chosen, low so many years ago, why not keep Levitical thinking as being the Lord’s Chosen Peoples’ commandments.
So Joe, gathered up some Masonic Stuff and invoked blessings to all through the Power of the Melchizedek Priesthood.
Inorder to clean up Mormondom, the Brother–Husband must enter into the fray to balance the Sister–Wife.
Restoration is not Rocket Science but it is genetically complicated with the Brother–Husband and the Sister–Wife making so many more babies and defusing Priestly authority for blessings and authority.
If Joseph Smith wasn’t a polygamist then Brigham Young lied about the revelation for polygamy and D&C 132 is a forgery. Don’t forget that Brigham claimed that the practice of polygamy was a law which God had revealed to Joseph Smith who had passed it on to him (and others) in secret.
The LDS church needs Joseph to have been a polygamist or else the passing of authority from Joseph to Brigham is illegitimate.
The passing of authority from Joseph to Brigham is still illegitimate even if Joseph Smith secretly practiced polygamy, for then it means he constantly lied about it to the whole church and most importantly to his wife & children, totally leading everyone astray, and causing many if not most members to not later follow Brigham because of Joseph’s warnings against polygamy.
And Christ was very clear about lying and that it’s impossible for those who do it to be true prophets or maintain any authority, let alone trust.
Not to mention how Christ clearly condemned all polygamy too as adultery, and all the other countless things LDS leaders did and still do today that are contrary to Christ’s teachings.
So whether Joseph lied or Brigham lied it means the same for the Church today, it’s totally illegitimate. Lying is a worse sin then many want to believe, not even prophets can get away with it, for who would trust them anyway once found out they were lying?
And then there are even worse things that Christ condemned that the early leaders did, like adultery by polygamy, abuse of women & wives in polygamy, emotional & physical abandonment of wives and children in polygamy, inequality of women (Priesthood & position & power in church, home and society), allowance of divorce & remarriage, slavery, racism, paid prophets, asking for & using tithing for things other then the poor, etc etc.
Thus there are so many other even worse things done then just ‘lying’ (as bad as that is) by the leaders of the Church since the beginning that it’s absolutely impossible that the Church could be true or of God.
People have to ignore & excuse the breaking of most of 10 commandments to think any LDS leader was a true prophet.
With prophets like that who needs to beware of false prophets, for apparently true prophets and false prophets do the very same things.
The statement regarding DNA infers that Joseph’s plural marriages were never physically consummated. While that may have been true for some of Joseph’s wives, I don’t accept that being true for all of Joseph’s wives.
DC:132, which provides the framework for the practice of Plural Marriage, clearly states that the Lord sanctions this practice in part to “multiply and replenish the Earth” among other reasons. By this yardstick, Joseph should have been following his own revelation. Personally, I think he was following his own revelation to the greatest extent possible given the multiple distractions (such as running for President of the United States, Mayor and Nauvoo Legion duties, and the persecution etc..)
Regardless, we know that this certainly was not the case with Brigham Young and hundreds of other Senior Church leaders. There are descendants from multiple wives by them. This matters since the legacy and priesthood keys the currently leaders lay claim to – all pass through these polygamous / polyamorus individuals. This is exactly why the LDS church cannot completely divorce itself from polygamy.
This podcast did an excellent job explaining how fundamentally interwoven the concept of Plural Marriage is with the Mormon / LDS faith. This goes for fundamentalist faith as well as LDS ‘mainstream’ – all Mormon faiths. The core definitions of Heaven and full Exaltation are built upon Plural Marriage.
Katie Did What?
Very well done, Lindsay. It inspired me to want to focus on Mormonism for my senior project. I am so impressed with your research. You should do a dissertation on your findings.
Excellent podcast! I’m in full agreement that polygamy is NOT of God. It seems most thinkers and studiers of the matter come to this conclusion also. I feel sorry for those who need to believe Joseph was righteous in this, considering all of the evidence against him and the early leaders.
Good job, Lindsay!
tropical animal
Thanks for an “insiders view of polygamy.” Need more time to study it. Like to see it in print. Polygamy is “us,” our history, our belief, you say. Our Mormon ancestors are polygamists.
There is more than one kind of polygamy. Independent or I type polygamy, as in Arizona and Joseph Smith’s polygamy. The polygamy of the I type has advantages over the J type. For example, in AZ I polygamy, the developing youngsters have the advantage of cross-family mothering. In Joseph’s polygamy, since it was secret, there is no cross-family mothering, or cross-woman bonding and interaction. In AZ I polygamy, cross-marriage sex, with permission, is O.K. In J polygamy, a woman takes vows that she will be destroyed in the flesh if she touches another woman’s husband. (Though this rule does not apply to Joseph Smith.)
Still wonder what happens to the extra males. Are they dropped off in Wyoming or Florida?
Fascinating podcast, Lindsay. Brings more questions than answers.
Your podcast brings up a very real discussion as to what is the best pattern of marriage and community. Certainly not the celibacy of the New Testament,nor Joseph’s secret type of polygamy. Monogamy for most? Monogamy has its strong bonds, but it also has it’s satiation effect. And it is very lonely because it does not have the loving cross-family and cross-marriage interaction.
Perhaps responsible polyamory?
I definitely do not believe in the way marriage and family are lived today–isolated and alone in mass non-caring non-communities, as it is practiced today.
In fact, this is sick.
Perhaps, the answer is in our tribal past. We are tribal animals, and we need the cross-family, cross-marriage interaction of the tribe and the group bonding and love that this brings.
I would like to hear more about the loving emotional climate within the AZ groups you observed. WOW. Is there any way we could create that–in the ward grouping system, or, indeed, if need be, independent of the church. It seems that the AZ I groups are love-creating, love-driven people. Are they?
What are the underlying principles that create the loving community climate in the AZ communities? Tell us more about this, Lindsay, about that feeling and how we can create it.
Mormons, have the small community, the ward. And at least they pretend, or verbally say, they have the principle of “love.”
Is it possible that Mormons could realize the tribal advantages of the small community, the ward, or tribe, as you observed it in AZ? How?
Or, are Mormons too obsessed with repeating, brainwashing and keeping members lined up with the “one pattern of all.” Are they too
compelled by their knee-jerk obedience to the hierarchy, to actually develop their full exciting potential for the “love-driven communities” they could have? Frustrating.
Thanks John and Lindsay, for this idea-provoking podcast.
Love you all.
Adrie de Jong
Wonderfull podcast !!!!!
Since I returned to mormonism feb.2014 [read: listening to Mormons Stories and FMH] I’m ringing like a bell. My insights are swaying from one side to the opposite and back, and it hits me hard each time an insight hits the wall, ringing like hell, completely convincing me and than doubt, doubt, doubt, doubt, doubt and hits the opposite meaning, with the same clearance, just to fall back into doubts again. I’m still going, but not as fast as it went. I’m starting to see things more clear now, and which way I am heading or finally am or getting ready for.
As a teenage mormongirl I had romantic ideas about polygamy: practical, help each other raise kids and have time to develop talents and have a job ! I had no idea of how it would be when you are truly married. I left the church and when I got married I learned how jealous I was, so, polygamy would never be an issue for me ! However: I lived a plural relationship, my ex had a woman with kids in his homeland on the other side of the world (South America) and we sent money for them and since I considered it also important for him to see his children regularly, he went home to be with (t)his woman and children. I grew up in a poor family, my mom raising her kids alone, and I was happy I was able to help a sister and her children who were facing a simular situation. On both sides there was no jealousy, just happiness ! But my ex was a singer in a band in my country and he got attention from many beautiful ladies, my gosh, was I ever jealous when they talked with him. Polygamy on the other side of the world is bearable, but close at home certainly not ! ;o)
Polygamous Joseph Smith was such a thing that swayed from one side to the other. I came to the church with the knowledge Joseph was polygamous. What a delightfull sound when Rock W. and Micheal S. shared a view Joseph had never been that way !!!!! Wow, that felt sooooo GOOD !!!!! But listening to FMH-Lindsay and hearing Brain Hales and John Hamer talk the opposite, people I consider sincere, having studied the material, and bringing up new ‘evidence’ as: D&C 132 is mentioned in a dairy written on a date around 1840, I geuss, I just have to assume Joseph Smith did. :o(
Still, I am not totally ready with it, and there is a lot of information to study, but my health is not so good, that I am able to get through it all. So, I have to rely on Lindsay, Brian and John, but in my heart I am more fan of the view from Rock W. and Micheal S. for the same reasons Micheal Surkan mentions ! There is no offspring, offcourse JC Bennett, a close friend, could have done abortions, but gossipping and slander are for me no real evidence that Joseph did it. I keep these things in mind, and probably time will tell how it really was. (At least: when you die you are able to know all things, so, my curiosity will be satisfied, it’s a matter of patience.)
I also got this for me new idea about the true church that Joseph Smith builded: I first thought it was all instructed by angels and authorities from the New Testament, but since a year I am learning a new insight. And I noticed it being mentioned aswell in the comments at Mormon Matters Podcast – that strengthened me: that Joseph Smith was creating a new true church by gathering and combining all the things that were going on in his days: the vision (was also seen by a woman), the Book of Mormon and other books, D&C combining other insights, Masonry and if the guys from Kinderhook had not told it was fake, he probably would have included that as well. Than he made the mistake of listening to several men around him who were involved with polygamy and unfortunately he included that, too. He didn’t live long enough to see or work out how it could, should and would be, didn’t see how damaging it is for women. Emma immediatly took distance after Joseph’s death, but Brigham Young and others carried it on, and clearly not in the light and insight as Joseph would have done. Maybe if Joseph would have lived long enough he would have seen that polygamy was a mistake ? I think Joseph had sincere ideas about building a new church as Lindsay say: to make people happy. When I came to be a member I never had the idea that Joseph was without faults. But after I had left the church a mormon friend showed me a movie about Joseph Smith, walking around healing people and it looked like they talked about him like he was Jesus Christ, which gave me a strange feeling. To me Jesus is way above Joseph Smith and Joseph was just pointing us into the direction of Jesus. It’s this last year I learned that the church has made this shift and made Joseph more holy than he was. Too bad, it doesn’t do him right. :o(
Since the excommunications keep on going and I really got sick and speechless when Rock Waterman was excommunicated too, I got to the point that I probably could do without the LDS-church. That insight rang as a bell and opened the door with a feeling of sweet fresh air ! Than dark clouds gathered and I wondered why the hack I fell in love with this church and wasted so much time on it ! Why were The Osmonds not Rdls ????? Than I would have fallen in love with a church that would fit me much better !!!!!
But this episode opened the sky wide and bright and brought a happy tune to me. The way Lindsay explains her sights on things, but especially ‘that is how we do’ … and also how things went with the mother who didn’t want to be on television, because her soon-2-b daughter-in-law didn’t know she was marrying into a polygamous family, made me sing: ‘shame and scandall in the family’. I guess Mormons come closest to Jews when it comes to painfull fun-making taboos !
A wide grin came up on my face and I want to share the song with you all:
Shame and Scandal in the Family by Shawn Elliot (with lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAkkLQr2Kjc
The nice thing at the end of the song is: everything turns out fine !
Let’s hope that will also work out for all those mormons,
within or outside the lds-church !
Afteral, this church allways made me happy and even now it still is able to make me laugh ! Somehow I am not yet able to get rid of it and have to deal with it a little longer ! Thanks to you John D and Lindsay and all the other podcasts that I can listen too, I still feel related to the Mormon church and it still feels great to be busy with it. And thanks to you all who comment ! I love to read it and learn from your insights. It feels like a warm family ! Like home ! :o)
I just finished listening,a lot of it I knew because of my study from a year and a half ago into why I was a mormon and a Christian. What a long Strang trip it’s been, sometimes it’s like living in an alternate universe . I’m 54 and just now breaking out of my mormon shell. I’m crying as i listen to the question answer period because I’ve been so brain washed/indoctrinated and I grew up in a non active part member family. I feel so much compassion for those in polygamy. It’s so hard to free your self from indoctrination, almost impossible. Thank you to everyone that make these great podcasts possible and thank you Lindsay for being so engaged in What you love. You are helping me to have insights I might never have learned.
Happy and Free in Provo.
I was a little confused and conflicted by some parts of the interview. Maybe I’m the only one and I don’t get it but I thought LHP was a feminist that spoke up any time women were in a bad situation for them. Whether polygamy happened 200 years ago or now, I don’t see how it’s a good, healthy, free environment for ANY women. So I don’t get why the comparison with gay marriage and calls for decriminalization and/or legalization? did I hear right that perhaps it should be legalized? so that women can get health insurance? how about not allowing it so it’s not a concern from the get-go?
Lindsay, I totally don’t want to oversimplify your comments nor do I think it should take away from your call to understand fundamentalists instead of pointing at them as “the weird”. I was just like “uh?” when I heard you perhaps support polygamy (if consensual) and some of its possible benefits (like big families, etc). Totally took my by surprise.
Feminism means supporting women in their choices. I don’t think I said anywhere that I support coercive or abusive behavior.
As far as legalization, I think you’re missing the key part. Polygamy has been illegal and guess what? Polygamy not only didn’t stop, it thrived. It thrived because of the secrecy. Leaders like Warren Jeffs used the fact that it was illegal to control and scare his people. Legalization will take that fear away from folks and help them get the resources they need.
I believe the problem is not that polygamy is illegal, but that the law isn’t enforced with men like Warren Jeffs, who take advantage of innocent or naive women, even when the women were wiling, for most polygamous women are innocently raised in it & trapped, which the law should recognize.
If they legalize polygamy, and I believe they soon will (and I believe the LDS Church will then allow it again too, for it never stopped teaching it and sealing men to multiple living wives), but legalizing polygamy will only cause it to grow and become far more popular and many more women will become tragically and innocently entangled in it, and have to learn the hard way how abusive it is, when the old laws and morals already knew it was and tried to protect women.
For I believe polygamy is always abusive in every case (and also always ‘adultery’ according to Christ) no matter what prophet or culture tries to justify it, even if some women may like it. There have always been lots of women throughout time who are ok with abuse and control by men & being used by or submissive to men.
Many women fought against women getting the right to vote. Many LDS women today still believe the husband should have the last say in decisions and preside over the family instead of doing it equally. etc. Some women just don’t want the responsibility of equality, even if they are treated badly.
The biggest problem is the children who are raised in it, who aren’t allowed to think or talk critically about it, but who are pressured to believe in it and live it as young naive women, for no laws are there to protect those children.
By keeping polygamy illegal most women and children today are then protected from it, whereas if it was legal then far more women would get naively caught up in it and once involved in it, it’s hard to leave whether legal or not.
The answer is to help women & children get out of polygamy, not set things up so more fall for it.
I understand your passion and support for women but disagree with your approach. Having it illegal is partially what got us into this mess. Actually, it’s a large part. The history of my series talks a lot about this. It allows people to go underground and with underground comes a lot of harm and secrecy. Making it illegal only strengthens the power of leaders, not lessens it. It gives them a great persecution complex, greater fervor, greater fear to use, and more ability to abuse.
If it is legalized, then all of those things have to fall away and people will have more resources to realize that they aren’t as persecuted or chosen as they believe, they are just living an unhappy life.
I know it’s hard, because polygamy can be so damaging to so many and brings up emotional reactions. But if you are truly interested in rooting it out, it won’t come from making it illegal. That has done NOTHING in the past century and a half to stop or quell it.
Thank you for you response Lindsay.
But I don’t think we can say that making it illegal has done ‘nothing’, for laws against polygamy stopped the LDS from practicing it, which protected countless future women and children from it, and the Church was a one of the biggest, if not ‘the’ biggest, polygamous group in US history. Such laws also stopped many other smaller groups who tried to practice it, like the Cochranites.
While some LDS went off and secretly continued to practice it (FLDS) their numbers grew much slower because it remained illegal. If the law hadn’t stopped LDS polygamy then the Church would still be practicing it today, probably in very large numbers and the polygamy problem would be huge and effect thousands if not millions of women and children pressured to live it and put up with it.
If the law would not allow the FLDS & other poly groups to continue, like it didn’t allow the LDS to continue, then I believe that would take care of the vast majority of the problem.
For even if polygamy is legalized there will still be abuse associated with it and women will still be trapped in it, just like women are abused and often trapped in monogamous marriages, even though there is a way out. Abused women don’t usually leave abusive marriages, for many reasons, so it would still be the same with polygamy only worse.
For monogamy is not naturally abusive, only if the spouses don’t keep their vows & thus are abusive, but I believe polygamy is naturally abusive in every case, which only compounds the abuse likely to happen just because spouses are human. When if it was still illegal & the law actually applied, with mercy for the women so they would feel free to inform on the man, then far more women & children would not get trapped or born into it.
For again, shorty I believe we will see that once legal, polygamy will become far more popular, for it can be portrayed as a really good thing (just look at how all the LDS even still today believe in it) and unfortunately it usually takes time and experience living in polygamy to learn just how abusive it is, and by that time women are pretty entwined with it and it can be very hard to leave because they don’t want to be apart from their children, full or part time because of custody battles, even if polygamy was legal.
I think history has shown us how protective laws against polygamy have been, especially when it’s enforced. Just like laws against any other abuse or crime helps protect people.
I & most of my relatives & friends could easily have been raised by polygamous parents had the law not stepped in and forced the LDS to stop it.
Even now my active LDS parents & relatives & friends still believe in, excuse & praise polygamy. Convincing me that they will surely accept it when it’s legalized by Church and State, many even look forward to it.
kjsutton
Wow, what a great podcast. I wish it was longer! I could listen to Lindsay all day! An incredibly brilliant, thoughtful, compassionate soul. So happy to be ‘re’-acquainted with these type of Mormons at this point in my life. Thank you John, for Mormon Stories.
aaron vasquez
why is she still calling herself a historian without a phd in history . i have a masters degree in history and would not dare call myself a historian
Ryan Wimmer
A Degree weather a Masters or PhD doesn’t magically make a person a historian. Hard research, productive publishing, and innovative arguments makes a person a historian. To be an academic historian, sure, a phd or perhaps just a masters is needed. But there are plenty of independent historians. In Mormon Studies Dan Vogel and Will Bagley out produce about every PhD holder in the field.
Using this logic, I could become a sex therapist by reading lots of Cosmo.
How do you think sex therapists become sex therapists?
meh history is silly in that it is most noticed when someone is considered an expert and that expert offers his/her opinion about what happened. But they do best when they note that the things they are saying is just their subjective opinion. That’s basically all we heard from Lindsey/Hales and company.
and why is she chewing gum through out the interview. it makes her more reductive
I listened but did not watch the video. After watching a short snippet I was totally distracted by her tics, Hair-flipping and chewing gum.
As a Historian she does not exude confidence in the message.
As a historian, If she had begun with Mormon Philo-Semitism and explained the reasons for the subjugation of females and progressed from there the podcast would have more grounding for Mormon understanding. The use of females as chattel is historically based and needs understanding.
The Restoration of Judeophilia Mormons have much to apologize for in their apologetics.
clemintina
so lemme get this straight – to be a historian you have to:
-speak confidently (ever met the denizens of the history dept? i guess not)
-not flip hair
-not chew gum
-start talking about history when Ephima Morphew says the discussion should start.
this will come in handy someday if i ever decide to major in history. thanks.
oh wait, it won’t because none of that has absolutely anything to do with history, or the study of history, research, etc. credibility and scholarship is important. you’re stuck on the stupid stuff like looks. congrats, you’re shallow.
Ephima- Really? I absolutely think she exudes confidence. I would hardly call her hair flipping and gum chewing “tics”. She just isn’t pretentious. I love real people.
Well done, Lindsay. Thank you for all of your work.
Look around. She’s respected and visited by world class authorities on this topic. Have you listened to any of the series? What a silly little pot-shot.
As a public historian, I’m fairly certain that over a hundred 100 hours of polygamy research made available to others can’t be reduced by my gum chewing. If it does, that’s unfortunate for them. Perhaps if I ever give up this gig and get my Master’s in history, I’ll learn to curb my gum chewing. Not likely, but perhaps. I’m confident enough that I don’t worry about ridiculous/misogynistic expectations mentioned here, stop me from making killer content. It doesn’t work for you, but this series was pretty rad. (Yes, I sad rad! Will work on vernacular in the PhD program). Thx
Kinglamoni
I appreciated the interview and think Lindsay has a lot to offer. With that said. Not chewing gum would have been a courtesy to viewers and brought a higher level of professionalism. The gum chewing was a distraction for a bit but I was willing to look past it and realize none of those things i mentioned above where things she was going for.
Rude Dog
Lyndsay, you have contributed valuable information. I’ve enjoyed your perspectives at FMH, and always respected your approach and opinion. Your comments on the essays held me and I gave you a big amen at the end. Two points here are relevant and instead of dismissing them out of hand I think you should give them some consideration.
First, the title of historian I take very seriously. When you applied that title to yourself I gave a little chuckle. Your weekly contributions regarding polygamy at FMH, and your year in polygamy although a great contribution, borrows heavily from research and work already assembled. At best I’d call you a researcher and organizer of information, and even then, your research is assembling “research”. So you can call yourself what you want, hell, you can even can even insist I call you a historian, but that would be hard for me to do.
Second. You can chew gum and flip your hair and say “like” all you want, and it doesn’t diminish you in the least to your talent. However if you want to refine another talent, the talent of public speaking, of being in front of the camera, or a high definition mic that does pick up everything that comes out of your mouth with perfect clarity then you have to take this skill seriously because it is a separate discipline. You are becoming a spokesperson for a cause, and in addition to your knowledge and your talent in representing those without a voice, your future in representing those without a voice through venues of mass media including cameras and mics deserves your attention to honing and refining a talent there, for your reach through these venues is valuable, and you are worthy of your hire. Showing up in front of the camera most people would not quibble that one ought have one’s hair combed and teeth brushed. However requesting one to spit out the gum and find connectors other than “like”, is about as misogynistic as asking a woman to keep her wrists straight and fingers rounded while beginning the piano.
trebblecleph
Aaron, I am a historian (don’t worry, I do have a PhD), and I chew gum when I am giving lectures in the University at which I teach.
Your meritocratic preoccupation with little letters behind a name is the epitome of reductive. Not sure if you were going for irony, but there we are.
I checked this site for days and days waiting for the podcast to be posted, I was so excited. I listened to the audio first and when the video came out days later, I watched it too. I found the audio to be excellent and listened to it a few times. I noticed the gum chewing and hair flipping in the video too. I also felt that at times Lindsay seemed to be a little annoyed. I think it was probably that she was hot in there, like she said in the beginning of the podcast, and she was probably chewing gum to keep her mouth moist so she could speak, I never noticed her take a drink of water throughout the whole interview. Her insights and perspective though are really top notch. Her answers are answers, not non-answers that too many so called professionals give. She has researched and she has strong well- reasoned opinions. I suspect that if she was a Phd that we would get something a whole lot more watered-down. But Lindsay encourages us to have our opinions, and to give that space to others, and that’s valuable, to be told, that it’s ok to be where one is. That’s what I like about her work, that it has lead to answers, not more unanswered questions. Thanks Lindsay for helping me gain insight through your research, the freedom to use my own reason, and, the example you bring of your Mormon experience!
Gwennaëlle
In France a woman with such a profile would be asked for firesides, just sayin’ 🙁
I would say a woman as pretty, as smart, as sensitive, as articulate and as real as she is, can tell it any way she wants to.
I enjoyed the fact that she didn’t make her remarks from a culturally or politically correct perspective. I enjoyed the way she was real. She told it like it is–the way she saw it, experienced it, felt it.
Love you Lindsay, love you all.
Remember, if polygamy were ever legalized in the U.S. then it would be legal for EVERYONE – not just Mormons and FLDS but Moslems, New Agers, swinging Atheists, etc. (However, it’s highly doubtful that Catholics or Fundamentalist Christians would hop on board. In the early third century, the Church Father Turtullion once quipped: Christians share all things in common except their wives whereas the Pagans share nothing but their wives!)
And, assuming sexual equality, then there really is no difference between Polygamy and Polyandry. One can argue as to whether or not society would be better but I think we can all agree that it would be a Lawyer’s Paradise. Think of the Divorce Court cases! He said and She said and She said and She said and Levi said and Asher said and Joseph (Daddy’s Favorite!) said……..
No. Before engaging in such a radical change in society I am inclined to agree with G.K. Chesterton who said that before one removes a fence, one should at least research and explain why the fence was put up in the first place.
Matt J
Awesome!!! I’m going to start going through your podcasts.
Would love to hear someone like yourself talk to Dr Christopher Ryan (Sex at Dawn author), and get an outsiders perspective looking in, who has studied other cultural polygamy and polyandry groups.
Good work John and Lindsay! 🙂
Anyone else notice the creepy demon hand appearing at the 40:11 mark behind Lindsay’s right shoulder?
Kelli Jones
I want to thank you Lindsay for your dedication, time, and research. I found the series so educational. Thank you also for being brave and vulnerable. Putting yourself and your work out in the open where some may choose to criticize is courageous. I don’t understand people who lower themselves to personal and cruel attacks and I hope you know these kinds of statements say more of their character than yours. Thank you again for countless hours of research. Love to you.
@Minute 53 Lindsay says that Polygamy fundamentalist are everywhere, and @54:30 says that is very common. That John Larsen said there were three members in each ward, that is nonsense.
Way over estimated, and I haven’t met a Mormon fundamentalist in 20 years of membership. Although, granted there is always a weird member here and there and I lived in 3 or 4 different wards.
But I guess Lindsay is more exposed and looking for this information.I’ll keep my eyes open, but I don’t think she is correct on this one. Makes me lose credibility on the rest of her statements.
Robert Hodge
Early deception of Joseph Smith on the issue of Polygamy and Polyandry not only tells us “something about the early Church” It tells us much more about the real character of Joseph Smith. Simply put, he lied and so did the Church. You can try to justify it all you might, but these lies destroy the credibility of the truth claims of Smith and the Churches that came out of his “restoration”.
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Donations Needed For Copperopolis Library
By Published Jul 21, 2010 06:50 pm Updated Jul 21, 2010 06:50 pm
Copperopolis, CA — The Copperopolis Library may soon be closing its doors. Library attendant Valerie Dean says high rent, budget cuts and lack of money in the general fund are reasons why. The Copperopolis Library is one of eight branches in the Calaveras County Library System, and is being targeted as the first branch to close.
$4000 was initially needed to keep the library functioning, but with recent fundraising efforts, only $2200 is now needed to keep the library in operation. Dean added that in Copperopolis, the library is the community hub, a place where people gather, socialize and can go for free internet, movies, dvd’s, books on tape, literacy and children’s programs and more. For donation information call the Copperopolis Library at 785-0920.
Written by tina.falco@mlode.com
Winds Ignite Fires In Mariposa and Madera Counties, One Near Yosemite Is 70 Acres
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Evening entertainment in the desert
Trekking in the Sahara Desert
The narrow alleys in Fes' old medina
The old medina in Essaouira
The Kingdom of Heaven fortress
The walled city of Essaouira
One of the merchants in Fes' medina
One of the mosques in Marrakech
Date and nut cart in Jemaa el-Fna
Jemaa el-Fna at night is packed
A Moroccan home-cooked meal
The ancient Roman city of Volubilis
Explore Morocco in 2018
Picture yourself…………
Riding a top a camel in the Sahara Desert gazing at the sun setting over a myriad of sand dunes
Writing your own Arabian Nights tale as you savor a traditional Moroccan meal in an overnight camp in the Sahara Desert while counting a plethora of stars in the nighttime sky
Exploring the labyrinth of alleyways in the 9th century medina of Fes
Marveling at the snake charmers and story-tellers in Jemaa el-Fna, - Marrakech's central square
Lying in bed in the early morning and listening to the call to prayer emanating from the local mosque
Just being somewhere that’s totally different than your normal day-to-day life
Explore the heart of Morocco – 8 destinations, in 12 days, including the exotic cities of Casablanca, Fes and Marrakech, the High Atlas and Middle Atlas Mountains, the Rif Mountains, the Sahara Desert, the coastal city of Essaouira and the blue city of Chefchaouen
Live the life of a Bedouin, for an evening, as you camel trek in the Sahara Desert and then enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal and overnight in a desert camp
Tour the Hassan II Mosque – one of only a couple that non-Muslims are allowed to enter in Morocco
Explore the ancient Roman city of Volubilis from the 3rd century B.C.
Discover Moroccan food, savor the most popular dishes and then decide your favorites
Spend many of the nights in a riad, a traditional Moroccan house with an interior garden or courtyard, and then step out the door and explore the local medina and souk - an Arabian marketplace/bizaar
Discover why Marrakech is one of the world’s most fascinating destinations
Stroll along the ramparts of Essaouira with the Atlantic Ocean on one side of you and the old medina on the other and through the town of Chefchaouen with all of its hued blue-washed buildings of its old town
See the “Hollywood of Morocco” where Gladiator was filmed and the set for Kingdom of Heaven remains intact as an Arabian fortress in the desert
Enjoy the different landscapes of Morocco as your guide and driver chauffeur you from one destination to the next in an air-conditioned van as you gaze at Berber villages where the houses are made of mud, chat with your friends or just take a little snooze
Morocco has 9 UNESCO world heritage sites – we will visit 7 of them
You will sample much of Morocco on this trip – not too long in any one place. We don’t want you to get bored.
When and where the tour begins and ends
Starting point – arrive by June 19, 2018 in Casablanca, Morocco
Ending point – June 30, 2018 in Marrakech, Morocco
Length of tour: 11 nights/12 days
Tour price - $2,095 per person
Tour price is per person based on double occupancy
Contact me for single supplement info
Minimum # of travelers
At least 12 travelers to guarantee the tour’s departure at this price
Spain add-on for those interested
For those interested in continuing, we offer a 6-night add-on to the cities of Seville & Granada in the Andalusia region of southern Spain
Included & Not Included
Payments - how much & when
Spain Information - itinerary, prices, etc.
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Emaar beachfront homes in dubai get the designer touch from elie saab
Fashion designer to the stars joins forces with Emaar Properties on branded tower
Elie Saab will design one-to-four-bedroom luxury apartments boasting Palm Jumeirah and sea views, as well as a private beach, at the gated island destination in the Arabian Gulf.
Legendary fashion designer Elie Saab has joined forces with Dubai real estate giant Emaar Properties on a new, branded tower in residential community Emaar Beachfront at the much-anticipated Dubai Harbour.
Saab will design one-to-four-bedroom luxury apartments boasting Palm Jumeirah and sea views, as well as a private beach, at the gated island destination in the Arabian Gulf.
Prices for a one-bedroom unit starts at AED1.2 million ($326,706), while prices for a four-bedroom can go up to AED5m ($1.4m).
The 10 million square feet Emaar Beachfront promises Miami beach style living with access to a 1.5km private beach and a range of leisure and lifestyle attractions including F&B outlets, beachside play areas and retail pop-ups.
Saab starting making dresses aged 9 and opened his first atelier at 17. Since then, he has dressed some of the world’s most famous women including Queen Rania of Jordan, Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep and Halle Barry.
Today, his brand is sold in over 150 wholesale points worldwide, including department stores Harvey Nichols and Boutique 1 and e-commerce platforms Net-A-Porter and Ounass.
Sale of his branded apartments will begin on Friday April 5th at 8:30pm.
Emaar is already offering the first residences for sale at a twin-tower development of 33-storeys and 26-storeys, Beach Vista, in Emaar Beachfront.
Other towers at Emaar Beachfront include Sunrise Bay Dubai, a premium twin tower of 26 storeys, as well as Beach Vista Dubai, a state-of-the-art apartment building comprising two stately towers connected by a podium level with a swimming pool.
(Credit: Arabian Business)
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America's most popular National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail (A.T.), one of the first national scenic trails, stretches more than 2,189 miles through 14 states from Georgia’s Springer Mountain to Katahdin in Maine. Extending along the crest of the Appalachian Mountains, this famous trail passes through some of the most scenic landscapes of the eastern United States, including six units of the National Park System, eight national forests, the Blue Ridge mountains of the mid-Atlantic states, the glacially carved Berkshires, Green and White Mountains, and the Mahoosuc Range of New England.
Appalachian Trail Map
1501 :: Appalachian Trail: Springer Mountain to Davenport Gap Map [Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee]
1505 :: Appalachian Trail: Calf Mountain to Raven Rock Map [Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland]
1502 :: Appalachian Trail: Davenport Gap to Damascus Map [North Carolina, Tennessee]
1508 :: Appalachian Trail: Delaware Water Gap to Schaghticoke Mountain Map [New Jersey, New York]
1504 :: Appalachian Trail: Bailey Gap to Calf Mountain Map [Virginia]
1507 :: Appalachian Trail: Swatara Gap to Delaware Water Gap Map [Pennsylvania]
1503 :: Appalachian Trail: Damascus to Bailey Gap Map [Virginia]
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Munmorah State Conservation Area
Pristine beaches, beautiful picnic and camping spots, first-class fishing and grand views are just a taste of what is on offer at Munmorah State Conservation Area.
Read more about Munmorah State Conservation Area
Munmorah State Conservation Area is a park for all seasons. Beautiful, sandy surf beaches, craggy coastlines, tranquil bays and dazzling ocean views make this a place to return to time and again.
Bushwalking, camping, fishing, surfing and swimming are just some of the many activities you can enjoy at Munmorah. Bring your binoculars to spot passing whales in winter and keep an eye out for some of the incredible bird species that call this park home – you might see a bar-shouldered dove in the coastal dunes or the southern emu wren on the low coastal heaths.
Part of the Sydney Basin, Munmorah State Conservation Area illustrates the impressive geology of the region – the views are spectacular and it's no wonder, they’ve been millions of years in the making.
There are no current alerts in this area.
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/munmorah-state-conservation-area/local-alerts
in the Sydney and surrounds and North Coast regions
Spring/summer open hours
Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–9pm, from the start of the NSW school holiday period in September (Friday) until the last day of the NSW autumn school holidays.
Autumn/winter open hours
Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–7pm, from 1 May until the day before the start of the NSW September school holidays (Thursday).
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay and display machines - cash and credit cards accepted.
Buy annual pass (//pass.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/).
Lake Munmorah office
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm.
1 Blue Wren Drive, Wybung NSW 2259
Email: npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
Girrakool office
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, hours vary.
59 Girrakool Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
All the practical information you need to know about Munmorah State Conservation Area.
To Birdie Beach access Munmorah State Conservation Area access Get directions
From Catherine Hill Bay:
Head south on the Pacific Highway (state route 111) for 3.5km
Turn left onto Blue Wren Drive to enter from the park’s northern entry
From Budgewoi:
Head north on Elizabeth Bay Drive for 4.5km
Turn right onto Birdie Beach Drive which leads to the park's southern entry
From Gosford:
Head north on the Pacific Highway for 41km and take Elizabeth Bay Drive
Park entry points
Birdie Beach access See on map
Munmorah State Conservation Area access See on map
Elizabeth Bay picnic area See on map
Freemans campground See on map
Palms picnic area See on map
Tea Tree picnic area and lookout See on map
Road quality
Sealed roads
2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Munmorah State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Make the most the of the lovely temperature at this time of year and pitch the tent for a camping break by the beach.
Head out along Moonee Beach trail in late winter or early spring and you'll be rewarded with spectacular wildflower displays in the coastal heath areas.
Escape the summer heat with a walk along the Palms circuit track through the rainforest, or cool off with a swim at Frazer beach – it's patrolled during the Christmas and Easter school holidays.
The winter months are the best time to whalewatch at Munmorah – you can even follow the whales' journey and record your sightings.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
18°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
Winter temperature
9°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
Wettest month
Driest month
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
Elizabeth Bay picnic area
Frazer campground
Freemans campground
Palms picnic area
Barbecue facilities
Maps and downloads
Munmorah State Conservation Area factsheet
Munmorah State Conservation Area Visitor Guide PDF (1.1MB pdf)
Fees and passes
All Parks Pass - For all parks in NSW (including Kosciuszko NP) $190 (1 year) / $335 (2 years)
Multi Parks Pass - For all parks in NSW (except Kosciuszko) $65 (1 year) / $115 (2 years)
Country Parks Pass - For all parks in Country NSW (except Kosciuszko) $45 (1 year) / $75 (2 years)
Single Country Park Pass - For entry to a single park in country NSW (except Kosciuszko). $22 (1 year) / $40 (2 years)
Annual passes and entry fees (https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/passes-and-fees)
However you discover NSW national parks and reserves, we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our park and reserve systems contrast greatly so you need to be aware of the risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.
Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Norah Head (10 km)
Only an hour's drive north of Sydney, Norah Head is part the Central Coast region of New South Wales. Norah Head is surrounded by natural beauty with Wyrrabalong National Park to the south and the Tasman Sea to the east whilst a short drive away are Tuggerah and Munmorah Lakes.
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Newcastle (40 km)
Newcastle is a harbour city surrounded by amazing surf beaches that are linked by a great coastal walk, the Bathers Way. The walk from Nobbys Beach to Merewether Beach takes about three hours and is a great way to explore the city.
Gosford (45 km)
Gosford is a great destination for a family day trip or holiday. It's situated on Brisbane Water National Park and surrounded by state forests, lakes and beaches.
Munmorah State Conservation Area is a special place. Here are just some of the reasons why:
Bushtucker wonderland
The original inhabitants of Munmorah, the Awabakal people, settled in an area abundant with food like the plentiful cabbage palm, lilly pilly, acacia seed, yams and flower nectars. They supplemented their diet with shellfish collected from rocks and fish caught with lines and spears in the rivers and lakes then cooked on small hearths onboard their canoes. The Awabakal people were also known to have visited Moon Island to gather muttonbird chicks and eggs, and hunted various mammals and reptiles on land.
A huge number of bird and animal species call Munmorah State Conservation Area home. You might even spot the commonly found ringtail possum and sugar glider, and if you're really lucky, you might see the vulnerable squirrel glider, which lives in the eucalypt woodlands and rainforest in the northern part of the park. Scores of birds also come to rest at Munmorah as part of their long migratory journey - some flying from as far away as China and Japan. Look for gulls, terns, migratory waders and herons roosting on Munmorah's rocky platforms and feeding at the lake foreshore. If you're patient you might even spot the endangered little tern, or the vulnerable osprey and sooty oystercatcher.
Moonee Beach trail This delightful walk through scenic coastal heath leads to the white sands of Moonee beach where you can relax, swim or fish before heading back along the walk.
Palms circuit track After a tasty picnic lunch, escape to the cool rainforest of the Palms circuit track for an short loop walk beneath a canopy of cabbage tree palms.
You’ll never be short of something to see or do at Munmorah. The Palms circuit track and the Moonee Beach trail are enjoyable walks that take you through very different but equally impressive vegetation and scenery. The park is an anglers with myriad places to drop a line. Keen surfers and hang gliders in the know also head to Munmorah. When it’s warm you can snorkel, swim and explore rockpools at the idyllic Birdie and Frazer beaches, and in the winter months go whale watching at Wybung Head or the Tea Tree lookout.
Elizabeth Bay picnic area Enjoy a day out at this perfect picnic spot on the shores of tranquil Elizabeth Bay. Bring your boat and fishing rod, and don’t forget your swimmers.
Tea Tree picnic area and lookout Check the surf and keep a keen eye out for whales from the lookout at Tea Tree picnic area. A short walk to Birdie Beach, it’s a great spot to stop for lunch and a swim.
Coast and beaches to crow about
Whether you’re having lunch at the Elizabeth Bay picnic area or exploring the rock pools at the stunning Moonee Beach, Munmorah has some of the best coastline in the state. Frazer beach boasts a lagoon perfect to laze in when the weather's scorching, and the sandy beach is patrolled during the Christmas and Easter holidays. The 4km stretch of sand at Birdie beach is also a favourite, while to the far north there’s a nude bathing area. Dramatic panoramic views of the coastal cliffs and heath are another popular feature, especially from Wybung Head and on the walk down to Moonee Beach.
Plants and animals you may see
Superb fairy wren (Malurus cyaneus)
The striking blue and black plumage of the adult male superb fairy wren makes for colourful bird watching across south-eastern Australia. The sociable superb fairy wrens, or blue wrens, are Australian birds living in groups consisting of a dominant male, mouse-brown female ‘jenny wrens’ and several tawny-brown juveniles.
White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
White-bellied sea eagles can be easily identified by their white tail and dark grey wings. These raptors are often spotted cruising the coastal breezes throughout Australia, and make for some scenic bird watching. Powerful Australian birds of prey, they are known to mate for life, and return each year to the same nest to breed.
Cabbage palm (Livistona australis)
With glossy green leaves spanning 3-4m in length and a trunk reaching a height of up to 30m, the cabbage tree palm, or fan palm, is one of the tallest Australian native plants. Thriving in rainforest margins along the east coast of NSW, in summer this giant palm produces striking spikes of cream flowers which resemble cabbages.
Grass tree (Xanthorrea spp.)
An iconic part of the Australian landscape, the grass tree is widespread across eastern NSW. These Australian native plants have a thick fire-blackened trunk and long spiked leaves. They are found in heath and open forests across eastern NSW. The grass tree grows 1-5m in height and produces striking white-flowered spikes which grow up to 1m long.
Smooth-barked apple (Angophora costata)
Smooth-barked apple gums, also known as Sydney red gum or rusty gum trees, are Australian native plants found along the NSW coast, and in the Sydney basin and parts of Queensland. Growing to heights of 15-30m, the russet-coloured angophoras shed their bark in spring to reveal spectacular new salmon-coloured bark.
Environments in this park
Coastal environments
Eucalypt forest environments
Heathland environments
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Munmorah State Conservation Area has management strategies in place to protect and conserve the values of this park. Visit the OEH website for detailed park and fire management documents. Here is just some of the work we’re doing to conserve these values:
Preserving biodiversity
Biodiversity is an enduring priority in Munmorah State Conservation Area, and efforts to preserve this are ongoing. NPWS regularly monitors the park’s wildlife, including large and small mammals and migratory birds, ensuring they are unaffected by other park programs. NPWS is committed to plant and animal conservation, and protects threatened, vulnerable and endangered species within all NSW national parks.
Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats
Pests and weeds have a significant impact to ecosystems within Munmorah State Conservation Area. Management of threats, including the removal of bitou bush and boneseed, as well as ongoing risk assessments for new and emerging weeds, is an important part of the work NPWS does to protect the biodiversity values of this park.
Conservation program
Bitou bush threat abatement plan
Bitou bush poses a serious and widespread threat to threatened species populations and ecological communities on the NSW coast. The NPWS bitou bush threat abatement plan helps to reduce the impact of weeds at priority sites using control measures such as ground spraying, aerial spraying, biological control and physical removal.
Developing visitor facilities and experiences
Visitor safety is paramount to NPWS, and work is ongoing to ensure this in Munmorah State Conservation Area. Safety initiatives are commonly employed around the park’s beaches and recreational facilities, in keeping with peak tourism periods, to make sure visitors have a safe experience in Munmorah State Conservation Area, as well as a memorable one.
Managing fire
NSW is one of the most bushfire prone areas in the world as a result of our climate, weather systems, vegetation and the rugged terrain. NPWS is committed to maintaining natural and cultural heritage values and minimising the likelihood and impact of bushfires via a strategic program of fire research, fire planning, hazard reduction, highly trained rapid response firefighting crews and community alerts.
Planning for fire
Bushfires are inevitable across fire-prone vegetation types within NSW national parks. NPWS prepares for wildfires by working with other fire agencies, reserve neighbours and the community to ensure protection of life, property and biodiversity. Every park has its own fire management strategy, devised in consultation with partner fire authorities and the community to plan and prioritise fire management.
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All employees of Big Tech are hereby designated enemies of America
Saturday, October 31, 2020 by: Mike Adams
Tags: banned, Big Tech, Censored, Censorship, Facebook, Google, Jack Dorsey, national security, tech giants, Twitter
(Natural News) DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf has now called out Twitter for its censorship, claiming the social media platform “endangers national security” with its outrageous, never-ending censorship spree.
In a scathing letter, Wolf demanded Twitter, “commit to never again censoring content” on its platform, following Twitter’s malicious censorship of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Mark Morgan.
Now that Twitter is censoring government, it seems that Big Government is beginning to finally notice how dangerous Big Tech has become. As I have relentlessly warned for the last four years, Big Tech already believes it need not answer to any government, and its CEOs like Dorsey believe they are above the law while suffering from the delusion that they alone possess a sort of twisted “divine right” to determine what people are allowed to speak, share, say or hear.
Over the last four years, I have repeatedly called for Jack Dorsey to be arrested and tried for treason, election interference, racketeering and fraud. Now, suddenly, the head of the Dept. of Homeland Security is echoing my own warnings, explaining how Twitter’s censorship is a national security threat. But isn’t it interesting that until Big Tech’s censorship authoritarianism reached the level of censoring government itself, nobody in government seemed to mind Twitter’s censorship of private sector businesses and citizens?
Now, it’s suddenly a “national security” issue. In his letter, Wolf wrote:
As the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies continue to rely on Twitter to share important information with the U.S. public, your censorship poses a threat to our security.
Twitter had censored the head of CBP for posting an update about the progress of building the border wall. In response, Twitter’s radical left-wing moderators / censors wrote:
You may not promote violence against, threaten, or harass other people on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, or serious disease.
This is the same deception that Twitter and other tech giants use against anyone working to protect children from transgenderism indoctrination, warn the public about the dangers of toxic vaccines, or defend the rights of Christians, conservatives or police officers. To the deranged, lunatic Left, any defense of police, White people, Christianity or America is “hate speech.”
In Wolf’s letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, he explained, “The acting commissioner’s tweet did none of these things… CBP guards the front line of the American homeland. CBP repels and arrests thousands of violent criminal gang members each year. CBP rescues young girls who are forced into cross-border sex trafficking. CBP intercepts dangerous drugs and contraband, including enough of the opioid fentanyl to kill every man, woman, and child in the United States several times over.”
But Twitter doesn’t care. Any talk of building a border wall is “hate speech” and must be silenced. As The Epoch Times writes:
Wolf’s letter to Dorsey came the same day Twitter decided to unfreeze the account of the New York Post. The outlet was unable to post content on its Twitter account since Oct. 14 after it shared a stories about alleged overseas business dealings of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden. Twitter stipulated that the outlet had to delete the original Biden Twitter posts before being able to tweet again, before changing its stance on Friday.
What this episode reveals in great details is the inescapable truth that’s now apparent to everyone: It’s not just the CEOs of these tech giants that are evil, criminal fraudsters and hate-filled intolerant bigots, it’s their employees, too!
Because of their dedication to authoritarianism and the destruction of free speech, every employee of Google, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and the fake news media cartels (CNN, MSNBC, NY Times, WashPost, etc.) is an enemy of America. They despise this nation and actively work to destroy America’s border security, Constitution, Bill of Rights and rule of law.
It’s not just the criminal leaders of these organizations like Dorsey and Zuckerberg, in other words; it’s their digital jackbooted thugs who sit in their cubicles and silence all the speech they don’t want Americans to be able to read or share.
That speech includes information about America’s national security, obviously, as well as anything posted in support of law enforcement such as “thin blue line” flags, which Twitter and Facebook consider to be hate speech against BLM.
With Big Tech’s censorship, human civilization is now facing a war that’s just as dangerous and destructive as any war in human history, including World War II and the battle against Hitler’s Third Reich.
The tech companies designated enemies of America include:
We do not espouse violence against anyone working for these companies, but rather call on federal law enforcement to arrest, charge and prosecute the CEOs, managers and employees of these companies for treason, racketeering and a conspiracy to defraud the United States of America. (See below.)
Malicious censorship is no accident; it is deliberate and targeted to silence Americans while promoting the interests of communist China
Twitter and the other tech giants keep claiming their censorship is an “accident,” but that’s just a dishonest cover story. It’s clear their censorship is deliberate and that the very philosophy of authoritarianism and censorship is now systemic in the company cultures of the tech giants. You could call it, “systemic intolerance” or just plain “digital bigotry,” but the employees and contractors who work for these tech companies are, themselves, the very kind of racist, intolerant bullies they accuse Trump supporters of being. Once again, it’s all projection.
Thus, when Trump wins the election and it comes time to clean house and arrest the CEOs of the tech companies and charge them with treason, racketeering and fraud, we must remember that the employees and managers of these tech companies are complicit in crimes against the American people.
They must not be let off the hook without facing arrest and prosecution for their complicity.
Remember: As we learned from the East German soldiers manning the Berlin Wall, someone claiming, “I was just following orders” is no excuse.
The damage inflicted upon human freedom by Big Tech’s censorship is incalculable
Big Tech’s employees conspired to destroy the lives of millions of Americans who have been irreparably harmed — financially and emotionally — by the extreme and deliberate censorship policies of companies like Twitter. These employees are just as guilty as Dorsey himself, and they must face prosecution for their conspiracy of crimes against America.
Remember this as the civil war erupts due to insane, violent Leftists who are trying to carry out an extremist coup against this nation: Many of the Left’s footsoldiers who are throwing Molotov cocktails and committing arson on the streets are also employees of Big Tech. During the day, they destroy this nation on the digital battlefield; at night they burn America’s cities and small businesses to the ground, further shoring up the power of the corporate monopolists.
These people are, in essence, enemy combatants on a battlefield they declared. They are enemies of America and they must be brought down through the application of force under law. These enemies of America have already proven they are willing to abuse and exploit their power to destroy you, and their larger goal is the complete destruction of our republic. If they are not stopped by force under law, they will continue their path of total destruction until nothing remains.
Stop them now or lose America forever. And once Dorsey, Zuckerberg, Pichai and others are convicted in a court of law, America must choose a punishment for them that is consistent with the degree of human suffering they have inflicted upon millions of others. A death sentence would be far too kind. These tech CEOs must be made to endure their lawfully-decided punishments, for decades to come.
In doing so, we will be sending a message to all future would-be tyrants that America takes its freedoms seriously, and that those who conspire to destroy this nation’s First Amendment or Second Amendment will be dealt with in exactly the way they deserve.
Once the Big Tech criminals are brought to justice, the U.S. government must seize all the assets of the tech giants, shut down their operations, and redistribute all assets to those who were harmed by Big Tech’s malicious censorship. We need a nationwide class action settlement to right the wrongs of traitors like Dorsey, Zuckerberg and Pichai. Even that will only scratch the surface in repairing the damage they’ve done to hundreds of millions of individuals and small businesses across this planet. The evils of censorship are technically incalculable, just as the evils of the Third Reich could never be righted via the Nuremburg Trials.
But at least it’s a start. And if we are to coexist as a civil society ever again, those on the Left who conspired and colluded to suppress the human dignity of their political opponents must confess to their crimes and face a just punishment for their malicious betrayal of humanity.
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Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Madam Ghislaine Maxwell Wants Bail Hearing Just Before Christmas
By Dan Mangan, CNBC • Published December 4, 2020 • Updated on December 4, 2020 at 1:32 pm
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Ghislaine Maxwell wants a bail request hearing held four days before Christmas.
Maxwell is accused in federal court procuring of underage girls to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein, a money manager who had been friends with Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
Epstein died from suicide by hanging while being held in jail in 2019 on child sex trafficking charges.
Ghislaine Maxwell wants to get out of jail — and before the holidays if possible.
Maxwell, who is accused of procuring young girls to be sexually abused by eccentric money manager Jeffrey Epstein, on Friday asked a judge to schedule a hearing on her forthcoming bail request for Dec. 21, just four days before Christmas.
The British socialite's lawyers in a letter to Manhattan federal court Judge Allison Nathan said that prosecutors have agreed to that date, and to a series of deadlines beforehand for related legal flings.
The letter came a day after Nathan rejected defense lawyers' request that she hold a conference with them and prosecutors outside of the public eye on issues related to the privacy of people who would co-sign a possible release bond for Maxwell if one is granted.
Maxwell, who has pleaded not guilty in the case, faces long odds in getting the judge to agree to set bail pending her scheduled trial next summer.
On the heels of Maxwell's arrest last July, Nathan denied her first request to be released on $5 million bond, saying that she represented a substantial flight risk because of her holding of French citizenship — France does not extradite citizens — and her significant wealth.
The judge also cited serious charges, which could land Maxwell, 58, in prison for up to 35 years if she is convicted.
In addition to charges related to allegedly recruiting and grooming several underage girls for her former boyfriend Epstein in the 1990s, Maxwell also is charged with perjury for allegedly lying during a deposition for a lawsuit filed by an Epstein accuser.
Since her first bail hearing, Maxwell has been locked up in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
That federal lockup's grim conditions are radically different than the luxurious venues where she and Epstein once socialized with former friends including Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, as well as with Britain's Prince Andrew and other wealthy individuals.
As of last week, Maxwell was in quarantine because of her exposure to a jail staffer who tested positive for the coronavirus. She tested negative for Covid-19, prosecutors said in a court filing.
Her attorneys have repeatedly complained about the restrictions placed on Maxwell, saying they are stricter than those for accused terrorists, and that her ability to prepare for trial is being negatively affected as a result.
In a court filing in late November, Maxwell's lawyer griped that her sleep was being disturbed every 15 minutes by the flashlight of a guard checking to confirm that she is breathing.
The federal Bureau of Prisons, which runs that jail, has faced stiff criticism since August 2019, when Epstein died from what has officially been ruled as a suicide by hanging in the cell of the federal jail in Manhattan where he was being held on child sex trafficking charges.
Epstein's death came just weeks after his first apparent effort at suicide by hanging in that jail, where he was being held after another judge rejected his request to set a $100 million bail.
Two guards who were supposed to be monitoring Epstein — and a number of other inmates in a special protective housing unit — on the night of his death were arrested on federal charges in November after prosecutors said they tried to hide the fact that they failed to monitor the detainees.
Those guards, Michael Thomas and Tova Noel, are accused of signing multiple false certifications that they did required head counts of inmates and performed walking rounds. Thomas and Noel instead browsed the internet and appeared to have slept for about two hours the night Epstein died.
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What a Payroll Tax Holiday Could Mean for Employers
Sept. 11, 2011, 7:17 AM UTC / Source: Entrepreneur.com
By Diana Ransom
To boost jobs, President Barack Obama wants to give employers a holiday -- a tax holiday, that is.
In his prime-time address to Congress this evening, President Obama plans to detail a number of job-building initiatives. Among his plans for sponsoring infrastructure projects and providing added federal aid to the states, Obama is expected to propose extending the existing payroll tax for employees to employers as well.
President Obama is also expected to propose extending by one year the existing payroll tax holiday now available to employees. The existing measure, which is scheduled to expire at the end of this year, reduces the 6.2 percent Social Security payroll tax that employees pay by two percentage points.
The current employee payroll tax holiday saves an average U.S. household about $1,000 each year. With a similarly structured payroll tax holiday, employers with 20 or 50 workers could see an extra $20,000 or $50,000 in their pockets each year.
Whether Congress will agree to the President's proposals, which could cost several hundred billion dollars, isn't clear. Also, the particulars of what a payroll tax holiday might look like for employers are unknown. But if the measure is anything like the employee version, here are five results business owners can expect:
The tax holiday may not create new jobs.
An extra $1,000 per worker, may not be enough to hire a new employee, cautions Barbara Weltman, an attorney and small-business tax specialist in Millwood, N.Y. "To me, any tax cut is a good tax cut. But I'm not convinced it will accomplish the intended results," she says.
The tax holiday could save jobs.
But even if it didn't create jobs, the tax holiday could stave off more job cuts, according to Bill Rys, the tax counsel for the National Federation for Independent Business in Washington, D.C. "We’ve long supported a payroll tax holiday as a more effective means for stemming unemployment," he says. "It makes it less expensive to keep someone on the payroll."
Owners may get a little extra in their pockets.
The added money could help business owners invest more money in their businesses to keep them growing. Or, what's more likely to happen these days, it would take pressure off of businesses facing other higher costs, says Weltman. "What people pay at the gas pump really does impact small businesses," she says.
With the tax holiday, the savings are immediate.
Unlike with other tax credits, business owners wouldn't have to wait to see a benefit, Weltman says. "With this measure, you don't have to wait to file your return to take a tax credit -- you're [saving] money throughout the year," she says.
A payroll tax holiday is simple to implement.
Where some credits or incentives require filling out long forms and digging up old financial documents, a payroll tax holiday simply requires businesses to pay less toward their employees' Social Security obligations. "It is really simple," says Weltman. "You're just paying less."
Leave a comment and let us know.
This article originally posted on Entrepreneur.com
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Is gua sha the key to glowing, firmer skin?
Gua sha may be the hottest self-care and skin-boosting technique – and a veritable Instagram star – but why (and how, and how often) should we be doing it? And what is a gua sha anyway? NEWBY HANDS talks though the benefits of this ancient natural therapy, and explains why just a few minutes of TLC a day could be the secret to everything from glowing skin to a good night’s sleep
What is gua sha?
Used in traditional Chinese medicine, gua sha involves scraping a flat, rounded tool, usually made of jade, over the skin. Translated, gua means press or stroke, and sha refers to a rash or redness, but while traditional Chinese therapists work hard and deep – skin can be left bright red – for its beauty benefits, you need a lighter touch on the face. “Even if you have a facial once a week, you still need to do something every day,” says Katie Brindle, who has been working with Chinese medicine for more than 15 years and who created the Hayo’u Method, which makes use of gua sha tools. “Gua sha treatment relaxes the muscles, gets the energy and blood moving and shifts any puffiness. It boosts the circulation – studies show by up to 400 percent – which takes away toxins and brings in oxygen and nutrients.” Best described as a hands-on mix of massage and workout, it helps release tension (I find it amazing for headaches and tight jaws) and leaves skin instantly more supple, glowing and healthy-looking. “You are also creating a controlled trauma [that short-term flush of redness], which the skin then starts to repair by making new collagen.”
Gua sha: the expert advice
“You can do gua sha on the face, body and scalp, and it’s best to use water – I do it first thing, in the shower – or an oil, but never on bare skin,” says Brindle. “Hold the tool flat to the skin, under the eyes or over any redness, to soothe and de-puff. Then use the curved side and work it over the skin, always taking short strokes in just one direction, not back and forth,” she says. “Stroke it down the neck to drain [not upwards], working it in small horizontal strokes over the brow bone to lift, or hold and press upwards between the brows to release tension. If you want to drain puffiness, work lightly, then more firmly to relax muscles.” Your skin may look flushed after, but, like post-workout redness, this just shows a boost in circulation.
Working from the forehead back through the hair is said to help hair growth and, according to Brindle, is key to a great night’s sleep – doing it before bed is incredibly soothing, like having your hair brushed as a child. You can also work on the body, stroking about six times in one direction to help release tight connective tissue (making it good for cellulite and spongey flesh) and to make skin healthier – this almost freestyle approach ensures that it’s easier than skin brushing.
Although gua sha is done relatively gently (you’re in control of the pressure and the shape of tool you use), it’s not for you if you are prone to broken capillaries. It should also be avoided over broken skin or acne breakouts.
How to use a gua sha
1. You can use a gua sha on the face, body and scalp, and it’s best to use with water or an oil – but never on bare skin.
2. Hold the gua sha tool with the curved side to your face and glide it gently up and out, starting with the neck, jawline, chin and around the mouth, between three and five times per area. Always take short strokes in just one direction, not back and forth.
3. Next, press the tool flat to the skin, under the eyes or over any redness, to soothe and de-puff.
4. Work the tool in small horizontal strokes over the brow bone to lift, or hold and press upwards between the brows to release tension.
5. Stroke down the neck, never upwards, to drain fluid.
6. If you want to reduce puffiness, work lightly, then more firmly, to relax muscles.
How often should you gua sha?
“We look after our teeth every day, and we need to do the same with our skin,” says Brindle. “In the morning, it’s about treating puffiness and energizing the skin, while at night you work more on relaxing the muscles and releasing tight connective tissue.” Simple to do, this method also passes my personal ‘Netflix test’: I can do it while watching TV.
Can gua sha relieve migraines?
If you suffer with headaches and migraines, you’ll likely already be attuned to the feeling of relief that comes with a simple scalp and forehead massage. Gua sha takes things one step further and has been shown to be a useful tool to add to your pain-relief kit. A study* that’s often referenced by experts when talking about the benefits of using gua sha for pain is that of a 72-year-old woman who saw a reduction in her chronic headaches after 14 days of using gua sha. More research needs to be done, but it looks promising.
The next time you feel a migraine or headache creeping up on you, use your chilled gua sha to massage the tension areas of your face, such as your jaw, and then use the long edge to apply pressure over your forehead, above and below your brow bones and the area between your brows. You can even use it on your scalp to relieve pressure around your temples and down towards the nape of your neck. Gua sha is by no means a replacement for normal migraine therapies, but it is certainly a helpful support act.
Which crystal gua sha to use
As with face rollers, there is a variety of tools to choose from. “Jade is known for its balancing effects and its ability to cool, so it helps de-puff features while clearing inflammation,” says Brindle. “Rose quartz relates to the heart, so it’s especially good to use on the neck and chest, but not at night, as it can be too stimulating. And while amethyst is associated with evenings and winter, citrine is good for summer and mornings.” The true crystal connoisseur knows to first cleanse their crystal of previous negative energies by washing it and then leaving it outside overnight during a full moon. Who knows whether or not this works, but the ritual provides a nice way to clear and cleanse your crystals and make them all your own.
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Entering a more balanced era
“Subscriptions are not salvation. But a diversified digital revenue mix for publishers, with quality advertising and reader monetization at its core, might be.”
Borja Bergareche Sainz de los Terreros
Publishers need platforms. They benefit from, and pay for, advertising and technological solutions from Google and Amazon. They use Facebook and Twitter to reach new audiences and sample our work. But they came back from the dead only by inches, after the Zombie Platform Race of the post-2008 crisis years. So 2019 should be year 1 of a new journalistic heterodoxy that has been breeding on different fronts, to succeed the platform orthodoxy of the past years. And that is excellent news for all — Big Tech included.
During the platform orthodoxy period, publishers optimized themselves for distributing their content and increasing reach. They desperately sought to be loved by the platforms. And they measured success, and the impact of their day-to-day journalism, with quantitative metrics. It was probably rational because journalism and advertising go hand in hand and will always. But it became unreasonable, given the negative impact it had on their journalism and their business model. It hindered their position in the market, and in society. Many factors have triggered the ongoing realignment — a new journalism-centric digital orthodoxy — between information, revenue, and technology. In the U.S., there’s Trump and the #fakenews debate. In Europe, there’s the end of a decade-long crisis and the EU’s regulatory actions in the digital market.
If I had to pinpoint a single variable to explain the transition from a platform-centric paradigm to a journalism-centric one, it’d be Facebook’s relative decoupling from news. A new, more balanced era has arrived. And we should celebrate…and carry on. We’re optimizing ourselves to be a destination again, with newsletters, subscriptions, editorial marketing, and good (new) old journalism. We now seek the love of our most loyal readers first, while we work to remain popular in the social village. And we measure success with more complex models, better introducing quality, impact and attention in the mix.
The debate around metrics and analytics for our industry has been one of the most fascinating and crucial in this challenging journey. But it is the universalization of the subscriptions or membership models that enshrines the greatest potential of this new journalism-led digital orthodoxy. Subscriptions are not salvation. But a diversified digital revenue mix for publishers, with quality advertising and reader monetization at its core, might be.
Users are not readers are not citizens. We need to be good at capturing users to feed our growth, advertising revenues and ranking positions. But we also need to excel at keeping loyal news readers coming back and logging themselves into our sites. Most crucially, we need to nourish and cherish our position before the increasingly critical citizenship of the societies we serve.
At Vocento, all of our local and regional newspapers will be offering a subscription proposition to their communities of readers by the end of next year. In 2019, it’s expected that others in the Spanish national press will join the movement. It’s changing our daily news menu, the way our newsrooms work, and the role our editors and reporters play. It’s made us better at handling big data and catering to our readers’ and customers’ needs. And it’s bringing revenue home, with more and more citizens in cities around the country paying to be well-informed. Isn’t it great that it’s all about journalism… again?
Borja Bergareche is the chief innovation officer at Vocento.
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DSS denies invading Abuja courtroom saying Sowore orchestrated his own arrest
December 8th, 2019 News, Nigerian, Politics, World comments
NIGERIA’S Department of State Security (DSS) has denied that it attempted to arrest for presidential candidate and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore at the Abuja high court on Friday claiming the whole story was fabricated.
Sowore, 47, was released on bail last Thursday after spending 125 days in detention when the DSS was forced to obey a court order granting him bail. Justice Ifeoma Ojukwu of the federal high court in Abuja had fined the DSS N100,000 for not obeying her order to release Sowore despite him meeting all the bail conditions.
Left with no other option, the DSS let Sowore go but on Friday, when he appeared in court as the substantive hearing continued, the security men were waiting for him. Heavily-armed DSS operatives disrupted the court proceedings, drove away Mr Sowore’s lawyer Femi Falana and chased Justice Ojukwu out of the courtroom at gun point.
After several minutes of tension, Mr Falana drove Mr Sowore and his co-defendant Olawale Bakare in his car out of the court premises but DSS operatives pursued them in several vehicles in a hot chase. Earlier, Mr Falana met with Justice Ojukwu and the DSS lawyer, Hassan Liman, in a bid to resolve the matter, with the judge adjourning the case to February 11 to 13 next year for further hearing.
Since Friday, Mr Sowore has been back in detention and the actions of the DSS have attracted widespread condemnation internationally. Feeling the heat, DSS spokesman Peter Afunanya, denied the allegations that the agency stormed the courtroom despite video recordings of the incident widely available, saying that it is law-abiding and will never have invaded a court.
Mr Afunanya said: “It has become important that the Department of State Services responds to the serial misinformation being circulated in the media about its involvement in the incident that occurred on 6th December, 2019 at the Federal High Court, Abuja. It is instructive to note that during the court proceeding of the day under reference, defence counsel, Femi Falana, called the attention of the Judge to a suspicion that the Service was planning to re-arrest Omoyele Sowore immediately after the court session.
“The court discountenanced his alarm and asserted that the service was law abiding and would not engage in such and subsequently adjourned to February, 2020. However, when Sowore stepped out of the court and sighted operatives of the service within the premises, he ran back into the courtroom and in a bid to shield him from an imaginary arrest, his uncontrollable supporters mobbed him while chanting you can’t arrest him, thus the pandemonium that ensued.
“A critical look at the videos in circulation would convince any objective viewer that there was no DSS personnel during the entire period the Sowore crowd acted out its orchestrated drama. Its personnel were never, at any time, involved in the incident and in actual fact, it was his people who seized him and from the latest developments, it has become obvious what the intent for such mischief was simply to serve a propagandist purpose as well as bring the service into disrepute.
“Eyewitness and several media accounts have disclosed that the court had adjourned peacefully without any untoward incident when suddenly the unruly crowd imported into the courtroom went into frenzy on the mere suspicion that DSS was sighted at the court premises. The eventual re-arrest of Sowore by the DSS was effected outside the courtroom and his lead counsel has affirmed this.
“The DSS, as a professional, responsible and law abiding organisation, could not have invaded a courtroom including the one presided over by a respected judge who is not only handling its case but whose order was unconditionally obeyed within a 24 hour ultimatum. The service holds the judiciary in utmost respect and will continue to work with it for national peace and public safety in Nigeria.
“It has therefore become unarguable and raises a moral question as to who, between Sowore and the service, dislikes or disobeys the courts. In this regard, public attention may be drawn to the 25th July 2019 statement of Sowore that “I’m not talking of protest. I’m embarking on revolution. Don’t tell me about legal implications or what a judge will say. I don’t care.
“On December 5 when Sowore was released, he had, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja addressed a group of persons who, he reassured of his cause to create anarchy in the country. It may be recalled that the service had on December 3, 2019 raised an alarm about a plot to destabilise the country and it is quite remarkable that the plot has already started playing out.
“To ensure this objective is further achieved, some persons and groups are scurrying to seize the opportunity of the misleading court incident and the wrong narrative against the DSS to organise an insurrection in the country. They have continued to falsely curry and mobilise international sentiments and attention, through clear misrepresentation of the facts, for their selfish ends.
“For emphasis, it should be noted that Sowore is facing trial not as an activist, journalist or a politician but for his resort to call for violence, forceful takeover of government and suspected trans-national illegal activities. It is most unfortunate that Sowore, shortly after being released from custody, based on a court order, resorted to acts inimical to security.
“To this effect, only Sowore has been re-arrested as his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, was not picked up even when Mr Falana had promised to deliver him to the service that is not presently interested in him. Though sections of the populace have been fed with spurious narratives about these developments, Nigerians and the international community should not be gullible or even vulnerable to the machinations of groups desirous of misleading them.
“The service is committed to the discharge of its mandate of detecting and preventing threats against the internal security of Nigeria. It supports democracy in the country and will do all that is legal to protect it and it will also ensure that efforts of anti-democratic forces are frustrated.”
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Born about 1455; died after 1530 in the monastery at Thann in Alsace. What little is known of his life rests upon unreliable information. Ludwig von Pastor rejects the story that he was of Jewish descent, and baptised at an early age taking the name of Johannes Pauli from his godfather (see below). Pauli became Master of Arts in Strasburg, entered the Franciscans (the "Barefooted"), and delivered his first sermon in Thann in 1479. Two years later, he was sent to the convent at Oppenheim; in 1504 the conventual monastery at Bern desired him as a guardian; he held the same office in Strasburg 1506-10; in 1516 he is mentioned as preacher in Schlettstadt; later in Villingen in the Black Forest, and finally in Thann. Prompted by his acquaintance with Geiler of Kaisersberg, he published in 1515 "Das Evangelienbuch"; in 1516 "Die Emeis, Buch von der Omeissen"; in 1517 "Die Brösamlin Geilers"; in 1520 "Das Narrenschiff, aus dem Latein ins Deutsch gebracht". His own work, which assured him a lasting place in German literature, is the famous collection of farces and humorous stories "Schimpf (Scherz) und Ernst". This a genuine "folk's book", written in an easy and plain style, filled with humour and pointed satire, intended to instruct while it amused. "He did not desire," as Georg Rollenhagen says in his preface to "Froschmäusler", "to make people laugh without teaching them something; his book was like the old legends and sagas, full of fabulous happenings and incidents, but written so that in them, as in a comedy, there are combined with poetry and imagination the plain, unvarnished, bitter truths of life, worded so as to tell serious things in a jocular manner, with a laugh and a smile." Pauli drew his information from a variety of sources, and his farces became the inspiration of the later German poets, especially for Hans Sachs. He exercised a wide influence upon the culture of the whole century.
VEITH, Ueber den Barfüsser Johannes Pauli (Vienna, 1839); OESTERLEY, Johannes Paulis Schimpf und Ernst (Stuttgart, 1866); EUBEL, Gesch. der oberdeutschen Minoritenprovinz (Wurzburg, 1886); JANSSEN, Gesch. des deutschen Volkes, ed. PASTOR, VI (Freiburg, 1901); BOBERTAG, Deutsche Nationallitteratur (Kürschner), XXIV; WEIGERT, Deutsche Volkschwänke des 16. Jahrhunderts (Kempten, 1909).
APA citation. Scheid, N. (1911). Johannes Pauli. In The Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11583a.htm
MLA citation. Scheid, Nikolaus. "Johannes Pauli." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 11. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1911. <http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11583a.htm>.
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Ecclesiastical approbation. Nihil Obstat. February 1, 1911. Remy Lafort, S.T.D., Censor. Imprimatur. +John Cardinal Farley, Archbishop of New York.
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Biden Names Deb Haaland as First Native American to Head Interior
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland to be secretary of the interior. She would be the first Native American to lead the agency.
Haaland, 60, is a member of the Laguna Pueblo. The Interior Department has a large influence over the country’s nearly 600 federally recognized tribes, in addition to overseeing federal lands, including wildlife, national parks and mineral wealth.
Native American groups were pleased. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said he was overjoyed, according to The Associated Press.
“It is truly a historic and unprecedented day for all Indigenous people,” he said.
Environmental groups also praised the choice.
“Representative Haaland’s historic appointment means a new era of protection for our wildlife, public lands and waters from the rapacious extractive industries that have ruled the day under the Trump administration,” said Kierán Suckling, executive director of the Center for Biological Diversity. “It’s critical for Native American leaders to be part of all decision-making about public lands, and Haaland’s appointment will ensure that.”
Some Democrats expressed concerns over the selection of Haaland because it further, albeit perhaps temporarily, depletes the party’s newly slimmed majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Biden has picked two other representatives to serve in his administration, Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond and Ohio Congresswoman Marcia Fudge.
Any concerns were allayed by party leadership. Both House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn, the No. 3 Democrat, blessed the choice.
Haaland is one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress in 2018. She is vice chair of the House Committee for Natural Resources. Before coming to Congress, she was head of New Mexico’s Democratic Party.
Interior secretary could be a key position in the Biden administration, as Biden has promised to curb fossil fuel extraction from federal lands.
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Britain Launches Largest Ever Vaccination Program
By NDT Bureau January 12, 2021 January 12, 2021
The British government Monday launched an ambitious coronavirus vaccination plan, with the goal of having 15 million citizens inoculated by the middle of next month.
In a statement, the health department said the plan is to have 2,700 vaccination sites around the country, with one located within 16 kilometers of every person in Britain by the end of January. Health officials say rural areas will be served by mobile vaccination units.
The health department said officials hope to be able to deliver at least 2 million vaccinations per week by the end of the month, with all residents and staff in more than 10,000 care homes across Britain having access to the shot. The plan calls for 206 active hospital sites, as well as 1,200 local vaccination sites — including primary care networks, community pharmacy sites and mobile teams.
The health department said by the end of this month there will also be 50 mass vaccination centers around Britain. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, speaking with reporters at a newly opened center in Bristol, described the situation as “a race against time.”
“We can all see the threat that our NHS (National Health Service) faces, the pressure it’s under, the demand in intensive care units, the pressure on ventilated beds, even the shortage of oxygen in some places,” he said.
Johnson said 2.4 million COVID-19 shots had been administered in Britain and that about 40% of 80-year-olds there had been vaccinated, along with around a quarter of elderly residents in care homes. COVID-19 is the illness caused by the coronavirus.
The death toll in Britain has been soaring. It now stands at more than 81,500 — the world’s fifth-highest toll — while more than 3 million people have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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Struggling Gaza factory turns to recycling to survive
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By Editor October 24, 2016 October 24, 2016
In the struggling Gaza Strip, Omar Ramlawi’s plastic factory is one of the few businesses that has managed to stay afloat, overcoming dire shortages of raw materials by resorting to an unusual source: recycling.
Recycling has never been a priority in Gaza, a crowded and impoverished seaside territory whose already weak economy has been devastated by years of conflict with Israel and mismanagement by the strip’s ruling Islamic militant Hamas movement. The empty bottles and shopping bags strewn on Gaza’s beaches and roadsides provide vivid reminders of the lack of environmental awareness among its residents.
Ramlawi has begun to change this, collecting tons of bags, bottles and other items to keep his factory open.
With raw materials restricted under an Israeli blockade, Ramlawi says that he would have had to shutter the plant — and lay off his 50 workers — long ago. Instead, thanks to the recycling effort, his factory in east Gaza City produces between 1.5 to 2 tons of irrigation pipes, black trash bags and cable hoses each day — all supplied to the local market.
“Due to the siege and restrictions on imports, we had to use the materials available in Gaza and recycle it,” Ramlawi said as workers behind him reeled a newly produced hose on a wheel out from the production line. “That’s how the idea came and we started developing it.”
Israel and Egypt imposed the blockade on Gaza after Hamas seized control of the territory from the forces of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in 2007. The blockade has restricted the movement of people and goods in and out of the territory.
Israel says the policy is needed to prevent Hamas, a militant group committed to Israel’s destruction, from building up its arsenal of rockets and other weapons. But the restrictions have crippled Gaza’s economy. Scores of factories have been forced to close, and unemployment is over 40 percent, according to the World Bank and other international estimates.
At times, Israel has restricted imports of polyethylene, a key material for Ramlawi. And in recent months, it has stopped them altogether. Ramlawi says he hasn’t received a shipment in three months.
COGAT, the Israeli defense agency responsible for dealing with civilian issues in Gaza, said that polyethylene is on a list of “dual-use” materials that can be diverted by Hamas for military purposes. While such materials are sometimes allowed into Gaza, “they require security checks to ensure that the materials reach their proper destination to benefit the residents of Gaza,” COGAT said in a statement.
The Gaza Strip produces 1,700 tons of solid waste daily, according to Abdulrahim Abu al-Qomboz, head of the environment department in Gaza municipality. Plastic makes up 15 percent of the waste, and he said his office is pleased with the recycling effort.
“We encourage the recycling of garbage in an organized way, not only plastic, but all components of solid waste,” he said.
At the factory, two workers were sorting abandoned water tanks, juice containers and plastic crates one recent morning and chopping them up in a grinder. After that, the ground plastic was sent for washing manually, where workers used a shovel to stir the fragments in washing tubs before moving them in buckets to a locally made dryer.
The plastic was further processed using a combination of old machines and manual techniques until it was finally turned into tiny balls. These balls, together with raw polyethylene, then went to production lines.
The process produces a substance that is close to polyethylene, Ramlawi said. Without it, he would have run out of his meager supply months ago and gone out of business.
The plastic is mostly recovered from landfills and road waste containers by poor or jobless individuals — a process that the municipality turns a blind eye to, despite health concerns.
For Nasrallah al-Rifi, a father of six, searching through garbage is a matter of survival. Married since 2006, he has six children and can’t find regular work.
“I do this to feed my children,” he said as he collected plastic from a landfill in Gaza City. He said he sells the plastic to subcontractors who then send it to factories like Ramlawi’s, the largest of the six such factories in Gaza. He sells a cartload of plastic trash for 15 or 20 shekels, or roughly $5.
“I can give my son a shekel when he goes to school,” he said. “It’s better than sending him with no money.”
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The Release of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines by Labskin
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The aim of this article is to quantify the Interleukins IL-1α and IL-23 released by Labskin.
The uncolonized Labskin is compared with the Labskin colonized with S. aureus bacteria (post-inoculation of 6 hours and 24 hours), P. acnes, C. albicans, S. epidermidis, 3x mix Normal microflora, as well as wounds infected with Interkingdom biofilms.
Unwounded Labskin was initially colonized with C. albicans, P. acnes, S. epidermidis, S. aureus, or a combination of normal skin microflora. The colonized Labskin was then incubated for a period of 24 hours. After 24 hours, Labskin medium was taken and the amount of cytokines was evaluated by ELISA.
The wounded Labskin was then infected with three mixes comprising varied numbers of C. albicans and S. aureus. For cytokine assessment, Labskin medium was taken after a period of 24 and 48 hours.
After 24 hours, trace amounts of IL-1α were found but only in the Labskin colonized by either P. acnes or C. albicans. Again after 24 hours, a small amount of IL-23 was found when Labskin was colonized with individual microorganisms. But when Labskin was colonized by the combination of three microorganisms, that amount was raised from below 10 pg/mL up to 40 pg/mL.
High levels of IL-1α produced by all wounded Labskin increased with the number of microorganisms added. Uninfected wounds contained an insignificant amount of IL-23. High levels of IL-23 produced by all infected wounds increased with the number of microorganisms added.
Figure 1. Comparison between IL-1α and IL-23 production by Labskin1.1 colonized with several microorganisms.
Figure 2. Comparison between IL-1α and IL-23 production by wounded Labskin4.5 infected with a mix of S. aureus and C. albicans.
To sum up, the species and the number of microbes in contact with the Labskin regulate the production of IL-23, while a different type of insults is likely to regulate the production of IL-1α.
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Council approves pay for Officer Bruce
By Liz Beavers
lbeavers@newstribune.info
Tribune Managing Editor
KEYSER - The Keyser City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday to pay Officer Jared Bruce all back wages owed to him due to a problem with the city’s pay schedule adopted several years ago.
Bruce had appeared before the council at their Aug. 26 meeting, saying the city owes him some back pay as the result of a promise that was made and not kept.
Mayor Damon Tillman said that promise was made by the former administration, but he wanted to make things right with the city employees.
The five council members further discussed the issue during a special work session held Sept. 3, and finance commissioner Mike Ryan told Tillman Wednesday that “we all came to the agreement he is owed the money and should be paid as soon as possible.”
According to Bruce, the council had approved a new pay scale as far back as 2017, but the resultant raises were never enacted.
Council member Jennifer Junkins said at the time that part of the problem was that the new pay scale was not properly recorded.
“The copy of the chart was not attached to the minutes and were not put into the computer,” she said during the Aug. 26 meeting. “Nobody’s following the pay scale … It’s come to my attention … that over half of the employees are not getting paid at the correct rate.”
“Even the 2015 scale was never put into the minutes,” Tillman added.
With no further discussion Wednesday, Ryan made a motion to pay Bruce the wages owed to him, and Jim Hannas seconded the motion.
The back wages will be paid during the next pay period.
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My Dear God
A young Flannery O’Connor’s prayers while studying at the Iowa Writers Workshop, in 1946.
By Flannery O’Connor
A Cruel Country
“Sometimes, very briefly, a blank moment—a kind of numbness—which is not a moment of forgetfulness. This terrifies me.”
By Roland Barthes
April 24 & May 1, 2000 Issue
The Quarter of Living Dangerously
June 23 & 30, 1997 Issue
INDIA, FOR THE PLAIN HELL OF IT
By G. V. Desani
June 26 & July 3, 1995 Issue
A Diamond to Cut New York
“I am still so amazed at the brazenness of people who only remember you when you’ve gone into your fourth printing.”
By Dawn Powell
DELIRIUM AND DETACHMENT
NOT HALF AS BRIGHT AS HAMLET
By Leonard Michaels
MY LIFE AS HAROLD
By Nicholson Baker
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT
By Richard Ford
August 19, 1991 Issue
FROM THE SEVENTIES AND EARLY EIGHTIES--II
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Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
1000. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she is taking to ensure that productivity levels improve among the indigenous small and medium enterprise, SME, sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32437/19]
Written answers (Question to Business)
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation
As Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I regularly meet with different sectors of Ireland’s business community. As we reach what are considered to be levels of full employment, priorities are changing from getting people back into work, to delivering long-term quality employment for all. I and my colleagues across Government must now determine how we adapt our current policies to futureproofing Ireland’s workforce.
Future Jobs Ireland launched in March 2019, and focuses on the challenges ahead in terms of ensuring Ireland is well positioned to adapt and prosper into the future by having skilled people working in quality jobs in sustainable sectors.
In March 2018, I along with my colleague Minister Pat Breen commissioned the OECD to conduct a Country Review of SME and Entrepreneurship Policies in Ireland. An additional feature of this Review is a specific chapter examining SME Productivity in Ireland.
The aim of the Review is to provide tailored analysis and recommendations to my Department and to Government on how to improve the design and implementation of national SME and entrepreneurship policies and programmes, based on an assessment of the country’s current SME and entrepreneurship performance, framework conditions, and policies based on international comparisons.
Since the Review’s inception, my Department has played a central role supporting and facilitating the OECD during this process. My officials have organised and facilitated stakeholder events throughout the process to date in order to ensure detailed engagement between Government Departments, agencies, academia, business representatives and the small business sector. This engagement has enabled the OECD to gain insightful knowledge of our SME and entrepreneurship ecosystem at the various critical stages of building this report.
The preliminary findings of the Review indicate specific recommendations regarding developing mechanisms to assist SMEs and entrepreneurs in areas such as lifelong learning, financial management, and digital skills. These will be of key importance for the future of our entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Furthermore, Future Jobs 2019 identifies Improving SME Productivity as one of its key pillars. The final OECD Report and Strategy Roadmap, due to be received and published in October 2019, will assist my Department in developing a national SME Strategy which will feature within the overall Future Jobs Framework.
I have and continue to advocate on behalf of our SMEs. It was important to me to show our policy makers and our SMEs how the work and findings of the OECD Review and Strategy Roadmap will support the Future Jobs Framework.
To this end, I and Minister Breen hosted a very successful Future Jobs, Pillar 2 - SME and Entrepreneurship Strategy Conference at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on July 12 last. The event drew over 200 attendees with a broad representation of Irish SMEs, policy makers, agency leaders and academia. Structured dialogue took place in the form of panel discussions regarding Productivity, Internationalisation, Regional Growth, Skills and Innovation.
The Taoiseach also attended and addressed the event, reinforcing the natural alignment between that of the OECD Review and the Future Jobs Initiative. The Taoiseach spoke about the importance of each generation’s need to shake up their enterprises and jobs model. He spoke of the need to change the way we work and to focus on improving our productivity to ensure continued progress and prosperity for all Irish citizens.
The final OECD Report and Roadmap will provide my Department and the whole of Government with targeted recommendations to ensure that productivity levels further improve among our indigenous SME sector.
This year the Capital allocation made available to the 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) is €27.5m, an increase of €5m on last year, which is being used to fund LEO clients by way of financial assistance and a range of soft supports such as training and mentoring.
On the 12th July, I was pleased to announce a further €3M for two new funds through the Local Enterprise Office Network to support our smallest businesses across the country.
The first is a €2.5M LEO Competitive Fund to support LEO led projects in alignment with the framework of the Future Jobs Ireland strategy and the Regional Enterprise Plans.
The projects will focus on new approaches and emerging innovations that build on and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem for the future throughout the country, demonstrate innovative solutions towards fostering and creating sustainable employment and improving productivity and build on collaborative and joined -up approaches to build on the synergies, added value and economies of scale which such collaboration can bring.
The second is a pilot, Competitive Productivity Fund of €500,000 which will be primarily aimed at s upporting domestically focused small businesses.
This fund will help small businesses to examine their current operations to identify opportunities in addressing productivity gaps, embedding “lean” practices, greening their business and in reducing waste. This initiative will also focus on training and capability development thereby enhancing customer experience, time and performance management.
To further strengthen and develop the capacity of Local Enterprise Offices, in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland, we provide a comprehensive suite of supports for indigenous Irish businesses and entrepreneurs that will enable seamless and appropriate supports, addressing any gaps in such supports, for ambitious and growth-oriented firms thereby achieving an increase in enterprise productivity, innovation and resilience.
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She’s Not Forbidden Meat
Xin Tu didn’t want Guan Lixian to see Ke Li’s face. So, she covered her eyes and was now blatantly throwing dog food.
Guan Lixian hated Ke Li to death but couldn’t do anything about it. She always thought that Xin Tu had no love except for revenge. She also believed in boiling frogs in warm water.1Common idiom of saying the frogs doesn’t know it’s being cooked aka she will fall in love unknowingly with her over time. As long as people were around her, she didn’t care about anything else. She also believed that she would become affectionate towards her over time.
However, she didn’t expect someone to show up unexpectedly and disrupted this plan. Guan Lixian clenched her fist and her short nails almost pierced her palm. She didn’t anxiously rush out the door in a hurry until she heard a piercing moan in her ears.
For Xin Tu, this kiss was just to cover up Ke Li’s true identity. She wasn’t polluted with a single ounce of desire. She didn’t even know how Ke Li could moan with her lips sealed by her lips. Just a while ago, she had the appearance of a chaste woman in bed when she cried out. But right now, with a single touch, she became unbelievably…limp.
”…” Ke Li didn’t know what Xin Tu was thinking. Otherwise, she would be so angry that she would vomit blood and die. The kiss they shared just now wasn’t a passionate kiss. But in order to make it more realistic, Xin Tu bit her wriggling lips.
In this world, she was a weak ‘scholar’. Her lung capacity was far less than the martial artist Xin Tu. Of course, she could only ‘humph’ to express that she was about to suffocate.
After confirming that Guan Lixian left, Ke Li’s lips were finally liberated. She subconsciously looked at the culprit Xin Tu but saw that her face was normal. She wiped her mouth with disgust, then sat down on the bed with a look that said she was waiting for her to serve her.
”…” Ke Li suddenly thought of what Xin Tu said about being her servant, which meant she would have more opportunities to speak. She really didn’t know how to control her mouth that might commit crimes when speaking.
”Forget about today’s things.” Xin Tu’s tone was emotionless. As if she was forced to pretend to have Ke Li in her room as a mediator.
If Guan Lixian knew that Ke Li was the previous Sect Leader’s orphan, she would certainly take this opportunity to kick up a big fuss. At that time, it may be her who would have no freedom. If Ke Li was in her room as a mediator, then the person who will face danger would be Ke Li. Because she was her enemy, she didn’t mind letting Ke Li have another enemy.
But in the end, this was just a strategy to stall for time. The sudden kiss just now was a bad strategy! Xin Tu was so disgusted that she wiped the corners of her mouth again with her cuff and looked up at Ke Li.
”…” Ke Li felt the pressure and went up to serve Xin Tu, but her service was a hideous mess. The main reason for this was because Xin Tu held the expression that she was about to die. So, she didn’t dare have free rein in her service for fear that one little mistake would cause her death and go to the Underworld.
Xin Tu also disliked Ke Li’s clumsiness. She pushed her hand aside and sneered coldly: “The National Teacher is really precious. Can’t even do such a small thing. What’s the use of this lord keeping you here?”
”…” Ke Li’s mouth moved. She wanted to say to let her go. She didn’t want to do the task. She wanted to go out and see the scenery of this different world. It was like going on a trip, but as soon as she left, she would be killed by Guan Lixian.
Looking at Ke Li’s submissive expression, Xin Tu picked up her chin and seemed to have thought of something. She said as light as a feather: “However, National Teacher is fortunate to have good looks and is soft and delicate. You can barely keep this lord’s bed warm.”
Ke Li: “…” She’s not forbidden meat!2Forbidden meat – it’s forbidden to touch meat which is said to be the most precious meat that’s exclusive to the royal family. It’s a metaphor for something precious which can only be enjoyed by oneself and now allowed to be touched by others.
She turned her head sideways and touched the scar on her face with one hand without speaking. She had the gall to say these words but scarred her for a lifetime. She will never willingly warm Xin Tu’s bed in her life!
The scar on Ke Li’s face was scabbed and it looked off on her fair face. Xin Tu saw that she touched the scar and didn’t speak. Her eyes looked resentful towards her but she felt that she couldn’t understand Ke Li even more.
Xin Tu knew that Ke Li wasn’t mute but the moment she opens her mouth, her integrity starts to break down. So, she had no choice but not speak to her unwillingly.
There were many ways to torture her enemies. One of them was to make them do something they didn’t want to do. Xin Tu suddenly had a new agenda, she straightened Ke Li’s face.
Ke Li was forced to turn her head back. She was nervous so she didn’t dare look at her, so she kept her eyes on Xin Tu’s chest.
Xin Tu’s clothes were a little messy, lined with beautiful curves, people couldn’t help but fantasize.
Ke Li thought to herself that she was bad-tempered from being bullied like this. She was still fantasizing about Xin Tu but suddenly heard Xin Tu leisurely say: “From now on, if you don’t answer me again, then you’re a mute. I’m not stingy to make you become a real mute.”
Ke Li: “…” Isn’t this forcing her to die early?
Since there was already a scar on her face, she had no hope for Xin Tu to have tender, protective feelings for the fairer sex. She was really afraid that she would turn her into a genuine mute. When that time came, it would be unspeakable bitter suffering, then she would really suffer from hardship. So, she had no choice but to answer: “Yes.”
“You’ll stay here for the rest of your life. You can’t go out without my permission.” Xin Tu said. She took out a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve and beckoned Ke Li.
They were both still in bed. Ke Li wasn’t far from Xin Tu but knew her good days were over when she saw that medicine bottle. She leaned over and felt like she was an obedient child.
Xin Tu was very satisfied with Ke Li’s ‘servile’ but became more puzzled.
She couldn’t kill Ke Li because of her Master, so she could only torture her mentally. Imagine that the National Teacher who was once high and mighty and was respected by tens of thousands of people became a slave. Her very own slave. It sounds very tormenting, but she didn’t expect Ke Li to do it so well with no resistance.
Don’t those kinds of people pay attention to integrity and weren’t humble but instead arrogant when facing the enemy? But Xin Tu was relieved when she thought Ke Li used to be a person from the street.
Xin Tu opened the bottle stopper and poured out a bright white pill. She caught the pill and placed it in front of Ke Li. “This is a mind-control Gu. After consuming it, you must obey your master’s words, otherwise…”
Ke Li looked at the white ball-size pill and subconsciously licked her lips, waiting for Xin Tu to continue talking. Since Xin Tu wanted to play a master-servant relationship with her, she should be obedient.
“Otherwise your heart will feel as if it’s being distorted by a knife. You’re better off dead than alive. Your seven orifices will bleed, and you will die from blood loss.” Xin Tu slowly said, “Oh yes, by the way, your blood and flesh will be eaten up by the Gu, the poisonous worms, leaving only a skeletal frame covered with skin. Aren’t you afraid?”
”…” This is to ask a question while already knowing the answer!
Ke Li was worried that her mind was full of fear at this time but was afraid to reply back. She tried to change her mind wisely and hinted in her heart that she wasn’t afraid at all. She was forced to reply when Xin Tu’s vision became sharp on her and her scalp began to tingle.
”I’m not afraid at all.”3Her ability of saying opposite of what she actually feels…AKA an ironic statement. Crow’s beak equivalent too OP
”…” Now, Ke Li only wanted to beat Doudou into soy pulp!4The real term is okara which is soy pulp, a by-product of making soymilk or tofu. Soybean aka yellow waste bean Doudou~~ This mechanism really had no regulations at all. She looked pitifully at Xin Tu, hoping that Xin Tu could see that she was afraid.
Xin Tu: “…”
Ke Li’s answers were always unexpected. Xin Tu frowned and played with the pill. It wasn’t known what she was thinking but she finally placed it in front of Ke Li’s mouth.
Ke Li struggled for a while before finally deciding to swallow it. Anyway, the final result was to consume it. Instead of being forced to eat it after a while, it was better to be obedient now. She opened her mouth that held the pill and accidentally licked Xin Tu’s fingertips.
Then she felt her belly became warm. After a while, it felt there was a fire. The pain was unbearable and sweat began to pour out. Then she fainted again and impartially fell on Xin Tu’s body.
”…” Xin Tu pushed Ke Li away, called Ghost Grandma, and motioned for her to take care of Ke Li.
Ghost Grandma looked at the messy sheets and quilt, as well as Ke Li, who was sweating all over the bed. It was difficult to not think too much about it. She brewed for a long time before she asked, “Sect Leader, this is…” After the deed?
Xin Tu sat down cross-legged without looking at Ke Li. She just ordered, “Take her back to the stone chamber and watch her. Recently, this lord needs to practice martial arts to recuperate. Outsiders are not allowed to disturb me.”
She originally secretly captured Ke Li, but now she had to be more vigilant. Ghost Grandma was the only one in the sect who knows that her legs were good.
Although Ghost Grandma had some doubts about the relationship between the two, she still affirmatively answered.
When Ke Li woke up, her body returned to normal and there was no Xin Tu around. She wanted to ask Ghost Grandma for some ointment that could remove scars. This extra scar on her face made her very uncomfortable.
Ghost Grandma replied: “This scar can’t be removed. It also must be kept well, otherwise the Sect Leader will leave you with another scar.”
Ke Li: “…” Keep it. If one day I can press Xin Tu under me, I must ask for an explanation for my scar, scum female lead!
Doudou: […]
Still dreaming just in case, it can be fulfilled?
In the past few days, Ke Li had been bored in the stone chamber while recalling the original plot settings. But Xin Tu was afraid that Guan Lixian would figure out the truth and come back to trouble with her. So, she had Ghost Grandma spread some news. Later, there were rumors in the sect that Xin Tu didn’t love heroes but loved beauties. The result was that some people believed it while others didn’t.
People didn’t believe it until someone accidentally overheard the voice of a charming woman in the Sect Leader’s room, which lasted for several days.
However, the truth of the matter was that Ke Li was forced to learn how to cry out in pleasure. Whether in bed or in front of Xin Tu. The long story short…it’s a pot full of spiteful bluff.
Mistral 8 Jul 2020 Reply
Ew. Poor Ke Li xD
Alter Ego 11 Jul 2020 Reply
Ke Li has been tortured by the author time and time again. Huhuhu.
I have a weird fettish but I hope this arc will turn out well (>~<)
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Testo-Max Review: Does It Really Work?
March 31, 2019 By Jeremy Housel Leave a Comment
1 What Is Testo-Max?
2 Testo-Max Ingredients
2.1 Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
2.2 Vitamin K1 (from Phytonadione)
2.3 Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate)
2.4 Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide and Magnesium Citrate)
2.5 Zinc (from Zinc Citrate Dihydrate)
2.6 D-Aspartic Acid
2.7 Nettle Leaf Extract 4:1 (Urtica dioica)
2.8 Ginseng Red Powder (Panax ginseng) (root)
2.9 Fenugreek Extract 4:1 (Trigonella foenumgraecum) (seeds)
2.10 Boron (from boron citrate)
2.11 Bioperine 95% Piperine
2.12 Other ingredients
3 How Does Testo-Max Work
4 How To Use It?
5 Testo-Max Side Effects
6 Is Testo-Max A Scam?
7 Testo-Max Reviews & Complaints
8 Testo-Max: Packages, Prices & Where To Buy It
9 Refund Policy & Money Back Guarantee
10 Testo-Max Pros & Cons
10.1 Pros
10.2 Cons
11 Testo-Max Review: Final Words
11.1 References
Testosterone has various benefits in both men and women.
However, it plays a major role in the life of a man, including physical life, sex life, and masculine mentality.
Testosterone is in charge of our energy levels, how much muscle we build, libido levels, confidence and how fat is stored.
Unfortunately, as men age, testosterone levels1 gradually decrease causing the following:
Low motivation
Low sex drive and fewer erections
Less amount of semen
This can be depressing to a man, to say the least.
Thus men seek solutions including anabolic steroids to raise these levels.
One such steroid is Sustanon2, which is injected in the body to accelerate the production of testosterone.
However, Sustanon has some ugly side effects to the user.
Therefore, CrazyBulk has created a legal and safe alternative, Testo-Max.
Unlike Sustanon, it is made of natural ingredients with no health risks.
Testo-Max is designed to:
Stimulate muscle growth
Increases sex drive
Aid fat loss
Enhance faster recovery
But how good is Testo-Max?
Read on in our Testo-Max review below to find out.
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What Is Testo-Max?
Testo-Max is a testosterone booster that contains clinically proven ingredients that raise natural testosterone levels.
It is made by CrazyBulk, a leading company in making alternatives to steroids.
In 2016, it was ranked among the 5 most effective testosterone boosters in existence.
It is recommended for:
Extreme muscle gains
Optimal strength and stamina
Bulking and cutting cycles
It is only suitable for men.
Testo-Max Ingredients
Testo-Max is made of many natural ingredients.
Let’s see what they do.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
Amount: 52 mcg
Vitamin D3 is crucial in most body functions.
A 2015 study involving middle-aged Korean men showed that lack of vitamin D3 leads to low testosterone levels and high estrogen levels 3.
Vitamin D3 promotes an increase in free testosterone levels in the body.
Vitamin K1 (from Phytonadione)
Vitamin K1 promotes bone metabolism.
It is also used as a natural coagulant.
Unfortunately, studies showed that Vitamin K1 does not affect testosterone levels in the body.
Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate)
Amount: 20 mg
Vitamin B64 promotes faster production of testosterone in the body while reducing estrogen levels.
Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide and Magnesium Citrate)
Amount: 200mg
Lack of magnesium5 impacts testosterone levels negatively.
Studies have shown that it increases free testosterone by 24%.
Magnesium also promotes healthy bones, strength, and stamina.
Zinc (from Zinc Citrate Dihydrate)
Science shows a strong interrelation between zinc6 and testosterone levels in both young and older men.
Zinc supplementation has been seen to elevate levels of testosterone as well as the synthesis of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF).
The latter is crucial during recovery, after intense training.
Additionally, it regulates other enzymes in the body.
Note: Testo-Max contains the full ZMA formula (Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin B6) which is popular in promoting natural testosterone in the body.
Amount: 2352 mg
D-Aspartic Acid7 is an amino acid that produces the luteinizing hormone, which powers the synthesis of testosterone.
A 2015 study reported that it increased testosterone levels by 30-60% after 3 months supplementation to a group of men.
Another study showed that taking 2000mg of D-Aspartic Acid for 12 days can boost free testosterone by 42%.
Testo-Max contains a higher dose of this amino acid than any other T-booster.
This means extreme muscle gains and strength should be expected.
Nettle Leaf Extract 4:1 (Urtica dioica)
Nettle is a common element is boosting T-levels.
It contains 6 isolectins that prevent testosterone from binding with globulin, which is known to aid in hormonal stability.
This allows free testosterone to run in the bloodstream helping in building muscle and stimulating sex drive.
Also, nettle prevents the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men by preventing the transformation of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
Ginseng Red Powder (Panax ginseng) (root)
Ginseng8 has been widely used to support sexual problems in men including erectile dysfunction.
It boosts libido and promotes stronger and long-lasting erections.
Ginseng contains saponins that stimulate the production of androgens such as testosterone, DHT and luteinizing hormone in men.
Its main role in Testo-Max is to increase Nitric Oxide, which supports blood circulation in the body.
Thus, more oxygen reaches the muscles and aids in muscle gain and endurance.
Fenugreek Extract 4:1 (Trigonella foenumgraecum) (seeds)
Fenugreek9 is significant in sexual functions.
Scientists have proved that fenugreek is a viable component in elevating testosterone levels.
It does not only increase testosterone levels but also hinders estrogen synthesis and regulates insulin levels in the body.
Boron (from boron citrate)
Amount: 8 mg
Studies support that boron10 helps promote free testosterone in the body and decreases SHBG and estradiol hormones.
A study showed that individuals who were supplemented with 10mg of Boron daily for 7 days reported increased levels of testosterone.
Bioperine 95% Piperine
Bioperine is obtained from black pepper fruits, long pepper, Piper Nigrum L and Piper longum L.
It helps in the absorption of nutrients in the body.
This is to say, it supports bio-enhancement of vitamins and T- nutrients used in Testo-Max to ensure that the components function faster and more efficiently.
Additionally, it supports immunity, prevents depression and has anti-cancer properties.
Gelatin(capsule)
How Does Testo-Max Work
Testo-Max contains natural ingredients that increase the luteinizing hormone in men which leads to an increase in testosterone production.
Testosterone is responsible for energy, strength, performance, power, muscle size and recovery.
It also promotes the synthesis of free testosterone: the body only utilizes free testosterone.
Moreover, it suppresses the synthesis of female hormones in the man’s body.
More testosterone supports intense workouts, extreme strength, optimal muscle gains and faster recovery times as well as better sex performance.
Crazy bulk advises that 4 capsules should be taken daily, 20 minutes before breakfast.
These directions should be adhered to on both workout and non-workout days.
The manufacturer further advises that it should be used for two months and a break of one week and a half should be taken thereafter.
For even better results, it can be stacked with:
Bulking cycle: D-Bal, Trenorol, Decaduro, and Anadrol
Cutting cycle: Clenbutrol, Anvarol, and Winsol
Note: This supplement does not work on its own, it requires your effort in maintaining a healthy diet and following a regular workout regime. It is not a magic pill, so keep consistent and be patient for at least 8 weeks.
Testo-Max Side Effects
Testo-Max is branded as a safe product with no side effects.
It is made with natural ingredients thus eliminating the possibility of harmful risks to the body.
However, it is associated with minor side effects:
Harder and frequent erections throughout the day.
Feeling hungry than usual.
Both side effects are a clear indication that the supplement actually works.
More testosterone leads to more erections.
Feeling hungry is a result of the supplement burning fat effectively.
There were no reports on harmful risks.
Is Testo-Max A Scam?
Testo-Max is not a scam; it was branded the second best T-booster in 2016.
Testo-Max Reviews & Complaints
Testo-Max has received many positive reviews online.
It has an overall rating of 9.2 on mbpi.org.
Here are some positive testimonials.
Dan Walker wrote on Ironjunkies.com:
Yeah, It’s probably the best testosterone booster I’ve tried. I used it on bulk and gained over 20lbs. I think around 11lbs was muscle. I feel great on it too. Testomax is meant to be like Sustanon I think but it’s prob not as powerful as the real thing but I prefer it to real steroid as it is safer. And yeah, I would recommend it for sure.
Gear Shef added on Ironjunkies:
Anyone else using Crazy Bulk Products? I’m stacking dbal and their testomax and for the first time, I’m actually gaining muscle. I’m feeling healthier too. Less worries and more relaxed. Who knows, maybe it’s just a placebo. Either way, it is a good combo to try.
Stumper8 gained massive muscle with Testo-Max, he says on Ironjunkies:
I took a year off from lifting and lost a bunch of muscle. I got back to the grind a few months ago but couldn’t make any progress and felt weak as fuck. I started taking the testosterone booster called Testo Max and holy shit is it legit. Gave me a massive kick up the butt and I must have gained 10-20 pounds with a single bottle. I’m 49 but felt like I was 21 again taking it. I think I’m going to have to order some more. I’ve never used real Sustanon so can’t compare it.
Testo-Max: Packages, Prices & Where To Buy It
Testo-Max can only be purchased online on their official website: crazybulk.com.
A single bottle contains 120 capsules of Testo-Max.
1 bottle: $59.99 | TOTAL SAVINGS: $10.00
2 bottles + 1 FREE: $119.98 | TOTAL SAVINGS: $89.99
Free delivery is offered worldwide.
See below how the official site looks like.
Refund Policy & Money Back Guarantee
The manufacturer offers a 14-day refund policy for all unopened products.
Testo-Max Pros & Cons
Elevates testosterone levels.
Little to no side effects.
The highest amount of D-Aspartic Acid used in the market.
Contains full ZMA formula.
Scientific backed ingredients.
Costly.
Only available on the official website.
High daily dose (4 pills).
Testo-Max Review: Final Words
Testo-Max is a top notch testosterone booster that contains natural ingredients, most of which are scientifically backed.
If you are looking for a legal alternative to anabolic steroids that works, this would be ideal.
Testo-Max will make you feel and look your best through supporting muscle gain, fat loss, and elevate energy levels while keeping you focused all day.
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Silurians Press Club Honors
The Times won six medallions and three merit awards for work from the Metro desk in the club’s Excellence in Journalism competition.
The Times won six medallions and three merit awards in the Silurians Press Club’s Excellence in Journalism competition for work from the Metro desk.
The Silurians Press Club, a New York-based organization and one of the oldest press clubs in the country, honors work about the city and the tri-state area.
The block party special section, which involved dispatching 20 photographers to attend and record 65 block parties throughout the five boroughs and had an introduction written by Sandra Garcia, won the President’s Choice medallion, one of the club’s highest honors.
“The Times’s photo essay transports us back to summer life on the streets of the city in amazing, colorful detail,” the judges wrote. “A beautiful evocation of street life.”
David Goodman won a medallion in the Breaking News category for his work chronicling Amazon’s decision to pull out of its planned Long Island City headquarters. The judges called his piece “a model of deadline reporting, laying out in knowledgeable details the political, economic and community consequences of the Amazon decision.”
The Times was recognized twice in the Feature News category:
Andy Newman won a medallion for his series Risky Businesses, in which he worked as or embedded with a worker in five fast-growing jobs that are part of the gig economy, offering face-to-face introduction to millions of people in difficult, poor-paying jobs who support a booming economy.
And Keren Blankfeld was recognized with a merit award for “Lovers in Auschwitz,” which traced the lives of two people who had an affair while prisoners in Auschwitz, and then reunited many decades later.
Brian Rosenthal won in the Investigative Reporting category for his investigation into the exploitation of the taxi medallion market that devastated a generation of drivers.
And Alex Vadukul won two medallions for his work for Metropolitan. He won in the Arts and Culture Reporting category for his profile of a New York barber who blossomed into a serious painter, and in the Sports Reporting and Commentary category for his feature on the journey of a New York pub owner training for a 100-mile run through Ireland.
Sam Kestenbaum earned a merit award in the People Profiles category for tracking down New York’s most famous and mysterious subway psychic, and Jim Dwyer won a merit award in Commentary for a selection of his columns and essays.
2020 Pulitzer Prize Remarks from Brian M. Rosenthal
Christina Goldbaum Joins Metro
Cliff Levy Named Metro Editor
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Jerpoint Abbey (HI)
Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland
An outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century. The church with its Romanesque details dates from this period. In the transept chapels the visitor can see 13th to 16th century tomb sculpture. The tower and cloister date from the 15th...
8.3 miles Historic House
Arklow Maritime Museum
Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland
The Maritime Museum Arklow is a treasure trove of shipbuilders' models, half models, plans and a unique collection of eight paintings of Arklow sailing ships from the hand of that famous Pier Head painter, Ruben Chappell. All articles on display are donated or loaned...
10.2 miles Museum
Ferns Castle (HI)
Ferns, Wexford, Ireland
The castle was built in the 13th century, possibly by William, Earl Marshall. Originally, the castle formed a square, with large corner towers. Only half of the castle now remains. The most complete tower contains a fine circular chapel, with carved ornament. The...
10.3 miles Historic House
Kilmacurragh (HI)
Kilbride, Wicklow, Ireland
Kilmacurragh Arboretum is now managed by the National Botanic Gardens. It is the remnants of a large estate planted during the 19th century by Thomas Acton in conjunction with David Moore and his son Sir Frederick Moore, curators of the National Botanic Gardens at...
10.7 miles Botanic Garden
Heywood Gardens (HI)
Ballinakill, Laois, Ireland
Completed in 1912, the property consists of gardens, lakes, woodland and architectural features. It was transferred to State ownership in November 1993 from the Salesian Fathers who had taken care of it since 1941.
National 1798 Rebellion Centre
Millpark Road, Enniscorthy, Wexford, Ireland
This distinctive centre is located just off the N30 and N11 in the shadow of Vinegar Hill, beside the picturesque river Slaney and just 500 meters from the thriving market town of Enniscorthy. The Centre tells the epic and heroic tale of the 1798 Rebellion and it's...
Carlow County Museum
Carlow, Ireland
Carlow Town Council have approved the plans for the development of Carlow County Museum. The new development involves the restoration of the former Presentation Convent on College Street, Carlow Town. The Tourist Office will act as the reception area for the County...
County Carlow Military Museum
County Carlow Military Museum is based in the former St Dympna’s Hospital Church in Carlow Town. Photo Carlow County Museum.
Glendalough Visitor Centre (HI)
Glendalough, Wicklow, Ireland
This early Christian ecclesiastical settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes, the monastic remains include a superb round tower, stone churches and decorated crosses.
Wicklow Mountains National Park (HI)
Wicklow Mountains National Park covers much of upland Wicklow, and contains an area of nearly 20,000 hectares. The National Park provides protection for landscapes and wildlife. Important habitats include native woodland, such as the oakwoods at Glendalough, and...
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