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__label__cc	0.727539	0.272461	You are here: Home > For Residents > Health & Wellness > Emergencies Property Tax Penalty Waiver Public Official Appointments COVID-19 Service Adjustments Property Tax Bills & Payments Public Booking Log Public Service Portal See All Your Home See All Community See All Public Safety See All Environment See All Getting Around All Residents Services This collection of links contains useful emergency information for the County of Marin. Adult/Elder Abuse Adult welfare staff respond to allegations of adult/elder abuse. Alcoholics Anonymous 24 Hour Number 24 hour telephone hot line California Poison Control Center, S. F. Division Calling the Poison Control Center first will prevent unnecessary trips to the Emergency Room (offers quick severity assessment) Child Protective Services Emergency Response Child Protective Services (CPS) Emergency Response is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to receive and assess allegations of child abuse, neglect or exploitation. 24 Hour Hotline: (415) 499-7153. Community Violence Solutions (formerly Rape Crisis Center) Dedicated to ending sexual assault and family violence through prevention, crisis services and treatment. 24hr.CRISIS LINE 800-670-7273. Website is "Under Construction" as of 3/31/2017. Corte Madera Parks & Recreation Creating community through people, parks and programs Countywide Oversight Board Emergency Operations Facility Information about the Emergency Operations Facility. Environmental Health Services The mission of Marin County Environmental Health Services is to protect public health and the well being of all Marin County residents, workers, and visitors by preventing injury and the spread of disease. Jewish Family & Children's Services JFCS provides comprehensive services to the entire community including counseling for individuals, couples & families, financial assistance, information & referral, support for people with disabilities, and volunteer opportunities. For comprehensive assistance to seniors, see Seniors-At-Home. Marin Abused Women's Services Dedicated to ending sexual assault and family violence through prevention, crisis services and treatment. 2(415) 924-6616 - Women's English Hotline. Narika Narika was founded in 1992 to address the problem of domestic violence in the South Asian community, we serve the entire Bay Area. Psychiatric Emergencies PES staff responds to mental health crises requiring immediate attention. Public Health Updates Emergency information about Public Health Updates Rape Crisis Center of Marin 24 Hour Number Rape Crisis Center of Marin ... 24-hour number or call toll free 800-670-RAPE(7273), also available 24-hours/7 days a week. Website is currently "Under Construction" as of 3/31/2017. Safely Surrendered Baby The Safely Surrendered Baby Law allows a person to surrender a baby confidentially. Helps protect the health and safety of the community's children, adults, and families. The County’s Urban Search and Rescue Team is called out ONLY by emergency services to assist in natural or man-made disasters such as floods and earthquakes.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1855
__label__cc	0.617511	0.382489	High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5HE Per Annum £7,800 - Let Agreed Approx. 620 SQ FT Rear Access Retail Frontage £650 PCM Exclusive* Shop/office of approximately 620 sq ft with additional forecourt to the front, situated on the Staple Hill High Street. The shop was previously trading as a takeaway but will be offered to let in shell form as a shop or office (subject to the necessary consents). Please note the landlord will not consider a takeaway use on this occasion. Retail unit of approximately 320 sq ft with additional rear storage, former kitchen and WC. The shop benefits from pedestrian rear access and benefits from an additional forecourt to the front. The shop was previously trading as a takeaway but the equipment and extraction has since been removed. The property is now offered to let as a shop or office (subject to obtaining all necessary consents). Situated on the Staple Hill High Street, opposite The Staple Hill Oak Public House, and close to the junction with Page Road. A public car park is also located within close proximity on Page Road. The rateable value with effect from April 2017 is £4,850. We therefore expect those eligible for small business relief to benefit from 100% exemption at this time. However, we advise all interested parties to confirm with the local authority directly. Rating: E FLOOR PLAN - The floor plan is provided for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon. The shop is available to let on a new Full Repairing and Insuring Lease. Each party to incur their own respective legal fees. CODE FOR LEASING BUSINESS PREMISES - We advise all interested parties to refer to the RICS Code for Leasing Business Premises, link available via our website. Strictly by Appointment with Maggs and Allen	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1859
__label__cc	0.639418	0.360582	How many Facebook “Likes” does YOUR Format have? Which formats are most successful at attracting Facebook “likes” to their pages? The chart above provides some insight. It’s based on data gathered by Fred Stiening for StreamingRadioGuide.com and it depicts the top 20 format categories ranked by the number of Facebook “likes.” Fred is quick to acknowledge that these data may not be perfect or perfectly up-to-date or completely comprehensive. But if they are close to the truth, and I suspect they are, there are some interesting takeaways. First, it’s obvious that the formats that attract the most “likes” tend to be either more numerous or high cume or both. Obviously, the more stations a format has the more “likes” it may have, but this relationship is hardly one-to-one. It’s also clear that the formats targeting younger audiences tend to drive more fans. Note, too, that the more “active” formats deliver more “likes.” Every one of the top-ranked formats here has an element of current music in the mix. It’s also interesting to note the relatively poor performance of News/Talk, Sports, and even Public Radio. Is this because of smaller cumes and older audiences or lost opportunities to convert real-life fans to Facebook “likes”? In other words, are there fewer reasons to “like” these brands on Facebook? But what is perhaps most interesting of all is the standout performance of Christian and Religious stations. They certainly are attracting a disproportionate number of “likes” to their Facebook pages. So there are two questions I’d like you to consider: First, does any of this matter? If you believe that a “like” vote relates to the kind of consumer passion which can sustain a radio brand no matter what kind of competitor comes along, then I say the answer is “yes.” The issue isn’t whether or not a “like” is “monetized.” The issue is whether or not it exists at all. Every radio brand should strive for the kind of emotional affiliation reflected in the simple act of clicking “like.” I’m not naively assuming that Facebook “likes” are the same as real-life fans, but I’d bet money on a positive correlation. Second, if Christian and Religious stations can convert a greater fraction of their consumers to “likes” without the vast cumes of Country or Contemporary Hits, then why can’t you? Could it be that the benefits of Christian and Religious stations are bigger than the music or teaching propositions alone? Could it be that granting a “like” to a Christian station means more than simply voting a thumbs-up on the music? Every radio brand lives in three dimensions, or at least it should. And, to paraphrase Gary Vaynerchuk, the more “human” and “great” the brand is, the more it is likely to attract “likes” like bees to honey. Finally, it’s good to remember that the game isn’t just about the “likes” but what your fans are supposed to be saying to each other about your brand via social media – what the “likes” are for. As Mike Walsh writes: Your most important decision this year will not be the amount of money you spend recruiting fans on Facebook, but rather the investment you make in the stories through which your brand tells your customers what it stands for. #radio #markramsey #fan #Media #socialmedia #fans #facebook #radioindustry #garyvaynerchuk #markramseymedia Is This News/Talk Radio For A New Generation? The Dangers of Social Media for Radio WAVVE – A New Solution to Make Audio Viral	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1861
__label__cc	0.503776	0.496224	COVID-19 Planning Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Head of School Search Marlborough Summer School(opens in new window/tab) Why a Girls' School Apply to Marlborough Virtual Visit Center Find What Drives You Entrepreneurship + Innovation STEM+ Blog(opens in new window/tab) Sports & Programs Social Justice and Community Partnerships Make A Gift(opens in new window/tab) Rise & Rally Campaign Report on Philanthropy(opens in new window/tab) I want to apply My Marlborough You must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser to use the media player. At Marlborough, we inspire young women to become change agents. By helping to connect them with issues and organizations that align with their passions and skills, students learn how to make a lasting, meaningful difference in the world around them. Along the way they build greater empathy, a deeper understanding of important social justice and human rights concerns, and the knowledge that they have both the power and the responsibility to use their voices in service to and in support of others. With two full-time employees leading work fueled by students and weaving it through our curriculum as well as our advisory program, the Social Justice and Community Partnerships Department is guided by the following principles: Authentic Advocacy We do not mandate a minimum number of service hours because we want student volunteerism to be rooted in a passion, not simply serve as a box to check. This approach not only enriches the girls’ learning experience, but also ensures that our non-profit partners benefit as well. Over 60% of Marlborough students voluntarily dedicate their time in support of their communities. When girls ask for volunteer opportunities we ensure that each one receives a personalized, one-on-one exploratory meeting to find what causes truly speak to her tap into her unique skill set, the tools she needs to succeed as a valued volunteer, and space for reflection to ensure that our students are not only volunteering, but also expanding their personal efficacy and empathy. Our girls know what it means to be mission driven, even as volunteers Student-led clubs are a significant part of school life and serve as one entry point to social activism for our girls. During any given lunch period, they are sitting together, strategizing how to take their club to the next level. Over the past few years, many clubs have evolved from discussion-based groups into action-research cohorts. There are more than 40 active clubs on campus with the majority focused on social justice themes, including access to education, criminal justice reform, and the rights of women and girls around the world. Clubs are student run, but guided by a faculty advisor. The more knowledgeable and informed our students are, the better allies and advocates they can be. That is why social justice is not just a co-curricular effort, it is a part of their classroom learning as well. Starting in 7th Grade, students are introduced to digital citizenship through the lens of social justice, for which they create an advocacy campaign on behalf of a nonprofit. Combining their newly acquired research skills and knowledge of technological tools, they learn what it means to be a true ally by practicing the art of listening when they are asked to interview a representative from the nonprofit. The class concludes with students speaking up by advocating through presentation on behalf of the nonprofit of their choice. Bookending their time at Marlborough, the new Social Justice Capstone is limited to seniors who demonstrate a previous commitment to volunteerism and asks them to draw upon the knowledge they have obtained throughout their previous experiences and Marlborough course work. Students dedicate the summer before their senior year to working at their nonprofit and their first semester of the school year to researching a proposed capstone project that is mutually agreed upon by the nonprofit. The project is executed in the second semester of her senior year. Reflection is a theme that is carried through the entire course from start to end Work around equity within diversity is best demonstrated through our affinity groups. Our student-led identity-based groups are each guided by two faculty members and are a safe space for students that identify as Middle Eastern/Arab, Latinx, African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, and Jewish. These groups are thoughtful and powerful. We do not shy away from discourse around difficult topics such as racism, discrimination, and prejudice. Their community building transcends students as they lead efforts to create inclusion for their families within the Marlborough community. These groups openly take on the tremendous responsibility of presenting themes around diversity, equity, and inclusion to the entire school. Within the last two years they have bravely presented, speaking from personal experience, on the topics of microaggressions and identity intersectionality. Loading from Vimeo... Violets Giving Circle Violets’ Giving Circle (VGC) is a student-initiated, donor advised philanthropic organization committed to furthering the educational opportunities of underprivileged women and girls in the Los Angeles area. Our board consists entirely of Marlborough juniors and seniors, providing leadership opportunities for members while benefiting the community at large. Our goal is to learn the practice of philanthropy while advocating for the community. We carefully review grant proposals and conduct site visits in order to allocate the money we raise to organizations that we feel match our mission statement. Through corporate sponsorship, private donations, and school wide fundraisers VGC has donated over $200,000 to organizations supporting underprivileged women and girls in Los Angeles. Our main fundraising event is a fashion show hosted every two years to raise funds to donate during granting years. Our fashions shows consist of student designs, silent and live auctions, and local vendors. 2020 - 2021 Social Justice Capstone Non-Profit Partners Korean American Family Services The the first and only Asian Pacific Islander focused Foster Family Agency with services available in Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese and Tagalog. Freedom & Fashion Uses the arts of fashion and beauty to empower youth and women overcoming sex trafficking, domestic violence, and other injustices. Junior Achievement Los Angeles Uses the world of business and personal finance to teach young people how to make smart financial decisions, plan for the future, and inspire them to believe in themselves. Jhpiego Creates and delivers transformative health care solutions in partnership with national governments, health experts and local communities with a focus on women in Sub-Saharan Africa. I Stand With My Pack Provides global assistance to save the lives of animals and prevent animal cruelty. Tune in to hear about the range of programs and opportunities that the department offers in Episode 5 of the Marlborough: Learning Together at a Distance podcast where Dr. Atwell, Dean of Student Research, talks with Ms. Wright, Dean of Social Justince, and Mr. Espinoza, Community Partnership Program Head. or by searching most other podcast platforms. Marlborough’s First-Ever Anti-Racist Work Group (opens in new window/tab) An anti-racist work group will continue the dialogue of racial justice and systemic change. Article by Sophie '21 Join Us for an Important Conversation about Juneteenth Click here to watch Dr. Brenda Stevenson and Dr. Courtney Joseph discuss the significance of Freedom Day. Awareness and Advocacy December 10 was United Nations International Human Rights Day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Gaby C. '20 honored by Councilmember Ryu for her involvement in Marlborough's commitment to use 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Unscripted & Unstoppable Marlborough's Alumnae Council leaders joined students on campus to recognize International Day of the Girl. It All Starts With a Question New to Marlborough this year, Capstone Projects allow highly motivated seniors to pursue a passion outside of the school's core curriculum. Photo by Eliza Zimmerman '19 Party With A Purpose Each year just before Christmas, Homeboy Industries hosts their annual holiday party for the families of over 200 formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women. Tickets to "Rebels With A Cause: A Street Style Fashion Show" and Auction On Sale Now Proceeds will be granted by Violets' Giving Circle to local women and girls in need. Cooking for the Community Shared Plates Marlborough’s Cooking for the Community Club joined 100 other groups around Los Angeles in the fight against hunger, food waste, and unemployment by hosting meals in support of LA Kitchen. 250 South Rossmore Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90004 \| 323.935.1147 © Marlborough School. All Rights Reserved. Website designed by Mission Minded	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1862
__label__wiki	0.82789	0.82789	Los Alamos Community Foundation > About Us > Newsletters & Updates Dr. Charles McMillan Joins LACF Board of Directors (LACF News)– The Board of Directors of the Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) is proud to welcome former Los Alamos National Laboratory Director, Dr. Charles McMillan, as its newest member. “I continue to believe, as I have throughout my professional career, that a vibrant community is the base from which we serve the nation,” said McMillan. “I am pleased to be joining the Los Alamos Community Foundation in its mission to ensure the enduring philanthropic goals of our unique community in ways that strengthen that base.” “Dr. McMillan brings unique and strategic strengths to our foundation,” said Rachel Kizielewicz, executive director of the LACF. “We’re excited to have him contribute his many talents and provide guidance as we continue to strengthen community, and build philanthropy and legacy giving in Los Alamos.” McMillan moved to Los Alamos in 2006 where he held various leadership positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory before becoming Director in 2011. He retired from the Lab in 2018 and serves on the boards of several start-ups. During his tenure at the Lab, he was actively engaged with the Northern New Mexico community working to strengthen it through education, business, and employment opportunities. He has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physics from Columbia Union College and a PhD in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a recipient of the Secretary of Energy’s Exceptional Service Award and the NNSA Administrator’s Distinguished Service Gold Award. He and his wife Janet enjoy life in the Los Alamos community. McMillan joins Frances Chadwick, Don Cobb, Linda Daly, David Izraelevitz (President), Jenny McCumber (Secretary), Cindy Rooney (Treasurer) and Pat Soran (Vice President) as board members of the LACF. About the Los Alamos Community Foundation: Established in 2015, the focus of the Los Alamos Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life in our community by inspiring, facilitating and supporting enduring philanthropy, and building the capacity and success of our local nonprofit organizations. For more information about the Los Alamos Community Foundation, visit www.losalamoscf.org. Los Alamos Rated 2020 Healthiest Community in USA (CNN)– With its vast mountain ranges, diverse wildlife and clean air, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, has been ranked the healthiest community of 2020.Located about 40 miles from Santa Fe, the county is home to the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which developed the first atomic bombs during World War II. The county received a perfect score for measurements including drinking water quality, affordable housing availability, park access and population with an advanced degree, according to the annual U.S. News Healthiest Communities rankings report. Follow link for full article. Enterprise Bank & Trust Foundation Fulfills First Of Three-Year Commitment To Los Alamos Community Foundation Gathered for the check presentation recently at Ashley Pond Park, from left, LACF President David Izraelevitz, Enterprise’s Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez, LACF Vice President Pat Soran, LACF Executive Director Rachel Kizielewicz and LACF Treasurer, Cindy Rooney. Courtesy/LACF (LACF News)– Enterprise Bank & Trust recently provided the Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) with a $50,000 check from the Enterprise Endowment Fund matching gift campaign. Enterprise pledged a total commitment of up to $150,000 – $50,000 per year for three years – to the LACF that will contribute resources directly to the needs of the Los Alamos community. “On behalf of everyone at LACF, we thank Enterprise Bank & Trust for making this commitment that will benefit our local nonprofits for years to come,” LACF President David Izraelevitz said. “We are grateful to the many community members who have contributed to this fund to help us receive the full $50,000 match from Enterprise. This is truly a community-wide partnership, which LACF is honored to be a part of.” In 2019, Enterprise made a collective investment of nearly a half million dollars to seven New Mexico nonprofit organizations through the Enterprise Bank & Trust Foundation. This commitment provides resources directly to the Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque communities over three years. These contributions will provide for the building of new or expanded facilities, enhanced programming and access to additional resources for the New Mexico communities. “We are proud of our partnership with Los Alamos Community Foundation and pleased to provide them with financial support that will impact nonprofits throughout the Los Alamos community,” said Enterprise President – Los Alamos Region Liddie Martinez. “Enterprise has a reputation as a strong community partner, and we are dedicated to strengthening the well-being of the Los Alamos community.” Enterprise Bank & Trust is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. 2020-2021 Nonprofit Training Program During our 2020-2021 session, LACF and United Way of Northern New Mexico are partnering to offer local nonprofits three in-depth training workshops designed to build organizational capacity in the wake of the pandemic. Each workshop will be held virtually and will be approximately three hours long (including discussion, breakout sessions and breaks). Nonprofits are encouraged to send 2-3 participants to each workshop, including senior staff and/or board members. Tickets are $50 per organization per workshop. A discounted package deal is available which includes access to all three sessions for $100. Nonprofits will leave each workshop with an immediately usable, measurable action plan. Included in the ticket price is access to a follow up session which will be held 4-6 weeks after the workshop, designed to keep each organization on track to accomplish its plan. Workshops will be facilitated by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. 2020-21 Workshops Purchase a discounted package deal for access to all three workshops here: https://alamos.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1399 Community Services and Community Engagement Register here: https://alamos.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1396 This session will help your organization re-examine how it serves its constituents and communities, both in the time of COVID and in looking ahead to a new normal. Focus areas include: strengthening service delivery; increasing outreach, impact, and engagement with your nonprofit clients; examining your diversity, equity and inclusion practices; managing and developing your volunteers; and measuring and assessing the impact of your services. Fund Development and Sustainability This workshop will provide your organization with a pathway to diversifying funding sources and building successful sustainability practices. It will include an overview of various types of funding including grants, fundraising events, donor cultivation, recurring giving programs, and revenue generating initiatives. This session will help your organization examine which fund-development initiatives best fit your goals, and will explore how to undertake these programs during the time of COVID and into the new normal. There will also be discussion on mergers and the value of collaboration for shared services. Board Development and Strategic Planning The success of any organization begins with a strong board. And successfully navigating your organization’s mission in a post-pandemic era begins with a strong plan. This workshop will offer key lessons of what constitutes a high-functioning, impactful board, including use of an assessment tool to provide a baseline understanding of where your organization is today. It then dives into strategic planning to help guide your organization to where it wants to go. Additionally, key fundamentals will be addressed such as review of mission and vision, the relationship between board and executive director, and the duty of care. Paul and Susan Bombardt Establish K-12 Music Education Endowment for Los Alamos Public Schools Los Alamos, N.M. – The Los Alamos Community Foundation announces the establishment of the Paul and Susan Bombardt K-12 Music Education Endowment for Los Alamos Public Schools. The fund will benefit students in music education in Los Alamos by providing funding for performing artists to give demonstrations, classes, or workshops that will expose, engage, and excite students (K–12). The fund will also support teachers in their efforts to attract and retain music students throughout their education and provide student access to musical instrument (rental) where needed. Paul and Susan were fortunate to experience music in their early education and were inspired by their music teachers. Paul studied the violin and enjoyed playing in both school and community orchestras. Susan studied piano, clarinet, bass clarinet, and tenor saxophone and played in concert, stage and marching bands. She also sang in her school chorus and church choir. “Although Susan and I pursued careers in science, we understood how we benefited from our music education in numerous ways,” said Bombardt. “We believe music added another perspective to our scientific and technical careers.” The Bombardt’s hope is that through this endowment fund, music educators in LAPS will be able to further excite, engage and retain students in the musical arts so that they in turn will similarly benefit from life enriching and inspiring experiences. “Our music education taught us teamwork and to appreciate music of all varieties and provided us an avenue for making new and lifelong friends,” said Bombardt. In addition to their initial gift, the Bombardts have made a provision in their estate that will direct a substantial gift to their endowment after lifetime. “It’s our desire to leave this type of legacy for Los Alamos and have our fund continue to grow with an after-lifetime contribution,” said Susan Bombardt. The Bombardt endowment fund is administered by the LACF and the distributions will be administered through the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation. “The Los Alamos Community Foundation is grateful to Paul and Sue for entrusting us with the opportunity to bring their philanthropic vision to life through the creation of this fund,” said Rachel Kizielewicz, LACF Executive Director. “This is an incredible gift for students in Los Alamos both now and in the future,” said Jenny McCumber, Executive Director of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation. “LAPS Foundation is grateful to the Bombardts for their generosity and looks forward to the impact their gift will have on music education in Los Alamos Public Schools.” About the Los Alamos Community Foundation: Established in 2015, the focus of the Los Alamos Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life in our community by inspiring, facilitating and supporting enduring philanthropy, and building the capacity and success of our local nonprofit organizations. The Los Alamos Community Foundation currently stewards ten local endowment funds and total assets of more than $575,000. For more information about the Los Alamos Community Foundation, visit www.losalamoscf.org. Community Endowment for Youth Sports- Application Cycle to re-open Late Summer or Early Fall For information about our general grant processes, please visit https://www.losalamoscf.org/grant-making/grant-process/. LACF 2019 Year in Review In 2019, the Los Alamos Community Foundation: Celebrated the close of our Founding Members giving society (2016-19). We couldn’t be more grateful to the 58 donors who provided startup capital to get the foundation off the ground. Our pledge is to continue to make you proud! Announced the start of our next giving society: Community Builders. These donors will strengthen our impact on the community and take the foundation to new heights. Kicked off a three-year Enterprise Bank Community Challenge of $50,000 per year, which will result in new unrestricted grant dollars for nonprofits in Los Alamos. Received grants from Con Alma Health Foundation, Delle Foundation, Enterprise Bank, LANL Foundation, and Triad National Security to underwrite our work in the community. Grew assets under management by more than 60%, from $235,000 to $386,000. Invested endowments on behalf of three local nonprofit organizations. These nonprofits receive a steady income stream from their endowments in perpetuity. Invested endowments created by Los Alamos donors for the following purposes: Community Endowment for UNM-LA, Endowment for Duane Smith Auditorium, Community Youth Sports Endowment, and the Rosalie Heller Annual Memorial Lecture Endowment. Held in-depth workshops for local nonprofits to build capacity towards fulfilling their missions. Convened Executive Director Roundtables to facilitate networking and idea-sharing for leaders of our local nonprofit organizations. Look for us to announce even more exciting new programs in 2020! Thank you for helping to make our success possible. Press Release: Marketing and Communications Workshop [Los Alamos]— Los Alamos Community Foundation will offer the next in-depth training workshop to help local nonprofits build their capacity in core areas in 2019-2020. Is your non-profit organization looking to set or reset its marketing and communications plan? The Los Alamos Community Foundation, in partnership with The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, offers an in-depth workshop on Marketing and Communications, Wednesday, January 22, from 9:00am – 12:30pm at UNM-Los Alamos. This workshop will examine your organization’s current marketing and communications practices to ensure that they align with your mission and goals. You will develop an action plan with strategies that will build support for your work and grow your audience. LACF recommends attendance by 2-3 staff members of your organization (including staff and/or board members). Your organization will leave the workshop with an immediately usable, measurable action plan. This workshop will be facilitated by The Center For Nonprofit Excellence and will be based on the New Mexico Nonprofit Principles & Practices Guide. The cost is $25 per person and includes lunch. Register here , or by going to www.losalamoscf.org . About the Los Alamos Community Foundation: Established in 2015, the focus of the Los Alamos Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life in our community by inspiring, facilitating and supporting enduring philanthropy, and building the capacity and success of our local nonprofit organizations. The Los Alamos Community Foundation currently stewards seven local endowment funds and total assets of more than $350,000. For more information about the Los Alamos Community Foundation, visit www.losalamoscf.org. Press Release: Non-Profit Training Program Announced [Los Alamos]— Los Alamos Community Foundation will offer three in-depth training workshops to help local nonprofits build their capacity in core areas in 2019-2020. Each session will be approximately three hours long and is ideal for a 2-3 member team comprised of both staff and board members per organization. Nonprofits will leave each workshop with an immediately usable, measurable action plan. The 2019-20 Nonprofit Training Program is underwritten by generous support from the Con Alma Health Foundation and the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos. Workshops will be facilitated by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, and will be based on the New Mexico Nonprofit Principles & Practices Guide. New this year is a fee of $25 per person per event, which will include the cost of lunch. Registering for all three sessions reduces the cost to $20 per person per event. Register online at https://alamos.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/ticket (choose the “2019-20 LACF Workshop Package Deal” to sign up for all three sessions at the discounted rate.) 2019-20 Nonprofit Training Program: Advance your fundamentals for Board Development with this in-depth workshop, building on the goals your organization set at the LACF Annual Conference (May 2019), or starting fresh. This session will look at key board responsibilities, expectations, and best practices, with a focus on identifying and tackling your organization’s biggest challenge(s) around board development. Ideal for senior staff and board members. Workshop will be facilitated by CNPE-affiliated consultant Annie Sanchez of Mariposa Strategies. Re-examine your organization’s current marketing and communications practices to ensure that they align with your mission and goals. Develop an action plan with strategies that will build support for your work and grow your audience. Workshop will be facilitated by Larry Alei and Kira Luna with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE). Evaluate your organization’s current fundraising practices. Identify and set targeted metrics that will advance your mission and align with your strategic plan. Ideal for staff and board members. About the Los Alamos Community Foundation: Established in 2015, the focus of the Los Alamos Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life in our community by inspiring, facilitating and supporting enduring philanthropy, and building the capacity and success of our local nonprofit organizations. The Los Alamos Community Foundation currently stewards six local endowment funds and total assets of more than $295,500. For more information about the Los Alamos Community Foundation, visit www.losalamoscf.org. Press Release: LACF Receives $150,000 “Challenge Grant” from Enterprise Bank & Trust [Los Alamos]— Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) is excited to announce a unique opportunity to double your donation though a new partnership with Enterprise Bank & Trust. That means that when you donate now, a contribution of equal value is matched by Enterprise Bank & Trust and effectively doubles the impact of your giving. “Enterprise Bank &Trust selected the Los Alamos Community Foundation as a partner because it was an excellent opportunity to help the organization build capacity towards service to others,” said Liddie Martinez, President of Enterprise Bank & Trust Los Alamos Region and Director of Community Engagement. “LACF has a solid foundation of support from local leadership and has proven to be excellent stewards with a deep understanding of the needs and challenges their community faces,” said Martinez, “their ability to identify and provide non-profits with the training needed to support their individual missions while cultivating an environment that leverages talents and skill sets has been stellar.” According to LACF, the Enterprise Bank & Trust Endowment Fund will be one of its unrestricted funds, meaning that the Foundation will have full flexibility to address the full spectrum of needs in the Los Alamos community based on the advice of its community advisory board. “As needs change and priorities emerge in our community, this fund will be able to adapt and support those emerging needs,” said David Izraelevitz, President of the LACF Board of Directors, “we look forward to conversations with the nonprofit community of Los Alamos about their aspirations and concerns and how this fund will be able to help them fulfill their missions.” What is the matching grant about? Enterprise Bank & Trust has created a challenge to benefit nonprofit organizations in the community of Los Alamos through the LACF. The bank pledged a total commitment of up to $150,000 ($50,000 per year for three years), but we don’t get the money unless we raise it! Here’s where you can help. By making a gift to the Enterprise Bank & Trust Community Endowment through LACF, your contribution will be matched dollar for dollar. The funds will be placed in an unrestricted endowment, which will allow LACF to make grants to nonprofit organizations that are doing important work in our community. Donating By Check: Cash donations may be made via check to “Los Alamos Community Foundation” and mailed to: Donating by Credit Card: You can contribute online using a credit card by going to losalamoscf.org and clicking on our secure Enterprise Bank Match button. About the Los Alamos Community Foundation: Established in 2015, the focus of the Los Alamos Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life in our community by inspiring, facilitating and supporting enduring philanthropy, and building the capacity of our local nonprofit organizations. The Los Alamos Community Foundation currently stewards seven local endowment funds and total assets of more than $295,500. For more information about the Los Alamos Community Foundation, visit www.losalamoscf.org. About Enterprise Bank & Trust: Enterprise Financial Services Corp (NASDAQ: EFSC), with approximately $7 billion in assets, is a bank holding company headquartered in Clayton, Mo. Enterprise Bank & Trust operates 34 branch offices in Arizona, Kansas, Missouri and New Mexico. Enterprise Bank & Trust offers a range of business and personal banking services and wealth management services. Additional information is available at enterprisebank.com.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1868
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New members get entered into our monthly draw to win £100 to spend in your local bookshop Plus lots lots more… FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestPodcastYouTube Weekly Staff Picks Debuts of the Month eBooks of the Month Audiobooks of the Month LoveReading Top 10 Top 10 Audiobooks Book Club Recommendations Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month Indie Books We Love Action Adventure / Spy Modern and Contemporary Fiction NewGen - YA Fiction Political Thrillers Sagas and Romance Shorter Reads Spine-Chilling Fiction Translated Fiction Our Favourite Books of 2020 2021 Preview - Exciting New Books on the Horizon 60+ Novels to Bring You Back to Nature 70+ Action-Packed Books 100+ Children’s Books to Read as an Adult - Grown-up But Never Outgrown. 45 Novels With A Gothic Influence 80+ Books That Deliver a Hug 30 Novels Featuring The Lands Down Under 40 unmissable magic realist reads - “It’s real-life, but not as we know it” 90+ books that dare you to take a walk on the dark side. 30+ riveting road trip reads - Off the page and on the road 50+ Novels That Explore the Wonders of Asia 60+ works of feminist-minded fiction - Women’s Words 80 Book Series and Trilogies to Fall in Love With James Stejskal Imogen Kealey Cookery, Food and Drink All the Twts I Met Along the Way Carolyn Hobdey The Listening Path The LoveReading Very Short Story Award The Crime Writers Association Daggers The Desmond Elliott Prize The Wolfson History Prize The Walter Scott Prize Comedy Women In Print Prize LoveReading Loves LoveReading4Kids The LoveReading Story Our Consumer Reader Review Panel Your Book Reviewed Narrator: Christopher Ragland Audiobooks Narrated by Christopher Ragland Browse audiobooks narrated by Christopher Ragland, listen to samples and when you're ready head over to Audiobooks.com where you can get 3 FREE audiobooks on us In the latest thrilling collaboration from #1 New York Times bestselling author and "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke, television producer Laurie Moran must solve the kidnapping of her fiancée's nephew—just days before her wedding. Television producer Laurie Moran and her fiancée, Alex Buckley, the former host of her investigative television show, are just days away from their mid-summer wedding, when things take a dark turn. Alex's seven-year-old nephew, Johnny, vanishes from the beach. A search party begins and witnesses recall Johnny playing in the water and collecting shells behind the beach shack, but no one remembers seeing him after the morning. As the sun sets, Johnny's skim board washes up to shore, and everyone realizes that he could be anywhere, even under water. A ticking clock, a sinister stalker, and fresh romance combine in this exhilarating follow up to the bestselling You Don't Own Me—another riveting page-turner from the "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark and her dazzling partner-in-crime Alafair Burke. This is the unforgettable story of young Hugh "Shuggie" Bain, a sweet and lonely boy who spends his 1980s childhood in run-down public housing in Glasgow, Scotland. Thatcher's policies have put husbands and sons out of work, and the city's notorious drugs epidemic is waiting in the wings. Shuggie's mother Agnes walks a wayward path: she is Shuggie's guiding light but a burden for him and his siblings. She dreams of a house with its own front door while she flicks through the pages of the Freemans catalogue, ordering a little happiness on credit, anything to brighten up her grey life. Married to a philandering taxi-driver husband, Agnes keeps her pride by looking good-her beehive, make-up, and pearly-white false teeth offer a glamourous image of a Glaswegian Elizabeth Taylor. But under the surface, Agnes finds increasing solace in drink, and she drains away the lion's share of each week's benefits-all the family has to live on-on cans of extra-strong lager hidden in handbags and poured into tea mugs. Agnes's older children find their own ways to get a safe distance from their mother, abandoning Shuggie to care for her as she swings between alcoholic binges and sobriety. Meanwhile, Shuggie is struggling to somehow become the normal boy he desperately longs to be, but everyone has realized that he is "no right," a boy with a secret that all but him can see. Agnes is supportive of her son, but her addiction has the power to eclipse everyone close to her-even her beloved Shuggie. A heartbreaking story of addiction, sexuality, and love, Shuggie Bain is an epic portrayal of a working-class family that is rarely seen in fiction. Burnt Sugar: Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2020 LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2020 A searing debut novel about mothers and daughters, obsession and betrayal - for fans of Jenny Offill's Weather, Deborah Levy's Hot Milk and Diana Evans' Ordinary People 'Utterly compelling, complex, unflinching realism - sometimes emotionally wrenching but also cathartic, written with poignancy and memorability' The Booker Prize Judges 2020 'An unsettling, sinewy debut, startling in its venom and disarming in its humour from the very first sentence' Guardian In her youth, Tara was wild. She abandoned her loveless marriage to join an ashram, endured a brief stint as a beggar (mostly to spite her affluent parents), and spent years chasing after a dishevelled, homeless 'artist' - all with her young child in tow. Now she is forgetting things, mixing up her maid's wages and leaving the gas on all night, and her grown-up daughter is faced with the task of caring for a woman who never cared for her. This is a love story and a story about betrayal. But not between lovers - between mother and daughter. Sharp as a blade and laced with caustic wit, Burnt Sugar unpicks the slippery cords of memory and myth that bind two women together, and hold them apart. 'Taut, unsettling, ferocious' Fatima Bhutto, author of The Runaways 'Acerbic, full of wit and cool intelligence - every sentence is a coiled spring and each psychological portrait burns itself into the mind. I couldn't put it down' Olivia Sudjic, author of Exposure and Sympathy 'Crystalline, surgical, compulsively readable. An examination of toxic relationships and the ties that bind us' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti 'Daring and deliciously dark, Burnt Sugar will keep you gripped until the very last sentence' Zeba Talkhani, author of My Past is a Foreign Country 'Raw, wise and cuttingly funny on love and cruelty, marriage and motherhood, art and illness, and one woman's fight for her sense of self' Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Starling Days Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The visionary behind the million-strong IF:Gathering challenges Christian women to transform their outlook and their lives by interrupting their spiraling thoughts and realizing their God-given power to think differently. "A must-have resource for anyone looking to get control of their thoughts."-Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times best-selling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries Are your thoughts holding you captive? I'll never be good enough. Other people have better lives than I do. God couldn't really love me. Jennie Allen knows what it's like to swirl in a spiral of destructive thoughts, but she also knows we don't have to stay stuck in toxic thinking patterns. As she discovered in her own life, God built a way for us to escape that downward spiral. Freedom comes when we refuse to be victims to our thoughts and realize we have already been equipped with power from God to fight and win the war for our minds. In Get Out of Your Head, Jennie inspires and equips us to transform our emotions, our outlook, and even our circumstances by taking control of our thoughts. Our enemy is determined to get in our heads to make us feel helpless, overwhelmed, and incapable of making a difference for the kingdom of God. But when we submit our minds to Christ, the promises and goodness of God flood our lives in remarkable ways. It starts in your head. And from there, the possibilities are endless. Brought to you by Penguin. The Storys are the envy of their neighbours: owners of the largest property on their East Coast island, they are rich, beautiful, and close. Until it all falls apart. The four children are suddenly dropped by their mother with a single sentence: You know what you did. They never hear from her again. Years later, when 18-year-old cousins Aubrey, Milly and Jonah Story receive a mysterious invitation to spend the summer at their grandmother's resort, they have no choice but to follow their curiosity and meet the woman who's been such an enigma their entire lives. This entire family is built on secrets, right? It's the Story legacy. This summer, the teenagers are determined to discover the truth at the heart of their family. But some secrets are better left alone. THE BRILLIANT NEW THRILLER FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONE OF US IS LYING KAREN M MCMANUS © Karen M. McManus 2020(P) Penguin Audio 2020 A Time to Lie An explosive, fast-paced espionage thriller for fans of Frank Gardner and Mick Herron. ‘Dark and twisted, A Time to Lie is a tense and timely novel’ Adam Hamdy A divisive prime minister. A long-buried body. A plot to bring him down… The bigger the secret the more dangerous it is to lie… On the morning of the Tory Party conference, the bones of a young woman’s hand are discovered in a London building site. Jed Fowkes, Special Adviser at the Treasury, confronts Prime Minister Robin Sandford with a terrible accusation. He claims the hand belongs to someone they once knew well: a young woman whom Sandford murdered years ago. With his career on the brink of ruin, the Prime Minister’s only hope is to enlist the unofficial help of MI5. A decision which leads him into a new world of espionage, illegal trafficking and murder. And the deeper he goes, the more treacherous the game becomes. Because now it’s not just his life on the line; it’s the future of the state itself… ‘A pulse-pounding thrill-ride that hooked me from the chilling opening, A Time To Lie delivers on every, explosive level’ Chris Whitaker ‘Dark and twisted, A Time To Lie is a tense and timely novel’ Adam Hamdy Dark Tides: The compelling new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Tidelands Number One bestselling author Philippa Gregory's new historical novel tracks the rise of the Tidelands family in London, Venice and New England. Midsummer Eve 1670. Two unexpected visitors arrive at a shabby warehouse on the south side of the River Thames. The first is a wealthy man hoping to find the lover he deserted twenty-one years before. James Avery has everything to offer, including the favour of the newly restored King Charles II, and he believes that the warehouse's poor owner Alinor has the one thing his money cannot buy - his son and heir. The second visitor is a beautiful widow from Venice in deepest mourning. She claims Alinor as her mother-in-law and has come to tell Alinor that her son Rob has drowned in the dark tides of the Venice lagoon. Alinor writes to her brother Ned, newly arrived in faraway New England and trying to make a life between the worlds of the English newcomers and the American Indians as they move toward inevitable war. Alinor tells him that she knows - without doubt - that her son is alive and the widow is an imposter. Set in the poverty and glamour of Restoration London, in the golden streets of Venice, and on the tensely contested frontier of early America, this is a novel of greed and desire: for love, for wealth, for a child, and for home. The Crown: The Official History Behind Season 3: Political Scandal, Personal Struggle and the Years The fascinating royal and social history that inspired the second and third seasons of The Crown, from the show's historical consultant. In this incredible companion to the second and third seasons of Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown, renowned biographer and the show's historical consultant Robert Lacey takes us through the real history that inspired the drama. Covering two tumultuous decades in the reign of Elizabeth II, Lacey looks at the key social, political and personal moments and the effect they had not only on the royal family, but also on the world around them. From the Suez Canal Crisis and the US/Russia space race to the Duke of Windsor's collaboration with Hitler and the rumoured issues with the royal marriage, the book will provide a fascinating insight into the two decades that the show covers, revealing the truth behind the fiction on-screen. Extensively researched, this is a unique look behind the history that inspired the show and the years that would prove to be the making of The Queen. The Crown is now available to watch on Netflix. The Crown is produced by Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix. From the acclaimed author of The End We Start From, The Harpy is a fierce tale of love, betrayal and revenge. 'The Harpy is brilliant . . . A deeply unsettling, excellent read.' Daisy Johnson Lucy and Jake live in a house by a field where the sun burns like a ball of fire. Lucy works from home but devotes her life to the children, to their finely tuned routine, and to the house itself, which comforts her like an old, sly friend. But then a man calls one afternoon with a shattering message: his wife has been having an affair with Lucy’s husband, he wants her to know. The revelation marks a turning point: Lucy and Jake decide to stay together, but in a special arrangement designed to even the score and save their marriage, she will hurt him three times. Jake will not know when the hurt is coming, nor what form it will take. As the couple submit to a delicate game of crime and punishment, Lucy herself begins to change, surrendering to a transformation of both mind and body from which there is no return. Told in dazzling, musical prose, The Harpy by Megan Hunter is a dark, staggering fairy tale, at once mythical and otherworldly and fiercely contemporary. It is a novel of love, marriage and its failures, of power and revenge, of metamorphosis and renewal. Anything is Possible: Be Brave, Be Kind and Follow Your Dreams Brought to you by Penguin. NOW AVAILABLE TO PREORDER: the inspirational book of life lessons for young people and parents, by England manager Gareth Southgate With a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales YOU have the potential to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE. When working with the England football team, we focus on what we might achieve instead of worrying about what might go wrong. I honestly believe that with the right mindset, a willingness to learn from our mistakes, and the ability to cope with the highs and lows, every one of us can make the most of our lives. In this book I hope I can prepare you for your own exciting journey ahead. BE BRAVE Bravery is not just the kind of heroic act that earns a medal. It's the quality we need to step out of our comfort zones and take on new challenges. BE KIND A force for good that comes from the heart, kindness changes lives. It opens up opportunities and can be our greatest strength. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS We all have a story to tell in life. It's down to us what it will be about. So, let's begin writing YOUR STORY - and make it one that truly shines. 'Inspirational and honest - just like the man himself.' BEAR GRYLLS 'I loved this - full of wonderful advice I can't wait to share with my children.' HOLLY WILLOUGHBY 'An inspirational book' THE SUN 'It really is a great book ... lots of really nice tips for confidence, staying strong, glass-half-full mentality, what makes a good team' CHRIS MOYLES 'This is a fantastic book, I've told my son Noah, aged 11, you have to read this book ... I can't tell you how much I loved this book because [it talks] about confidence, and I struggled with confidence' CHRIS EVANS 'Southgate's analytical mind is stamped across the pages of the book; his meticulousness, his love of clarity and process. He offers tips and life lessons - focus on what you can control, do not compare yourself with others, dare to try even if it means slipping up. The tone is easy, upbeat and the messages are drummed home gently, always linking to one another ... what shines through is the warmth and inclusivity of his leadership style.' THE GUARDIAN © Gareth Southgate 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020 Featured Audiobooks Sort By Top Rated Your Guilty Secret: A gripping psychological thriller Author: Rebecca Thornton Narrator: Christopher Ragland, Olivia Mace Release Date: March 2019 THIS STORY IS A LIE You know Lara King. The top billing of the showbiz pages, you've seen her every morning; over your breakfast, on your commute to work. You know everything about her; you've dissected her life. Her perfect relationship with film-star Matthew Raine. Her beautiful six-year old daughter Ava. And so when a terrible incident shatters the family's carefully constructed facade, a media frenzy ensues. What happens when the perfect woman begins to unravel? When her whole life is really just a lie? One she will do anything she can to stop you from finding out? A brilliant, dark and beautifully written thriller exploring the dark side of fame and of motherhood, YOUR GUILTY SECRET will grip you tight and not let go of you until the very end. Who is Tom Ditto?: The feelgood comedy with a mystery at its heart Author: Danny Wallace Narrator: Christopher Ragland, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Release Date: April 2014 We join the action just as our 'hero' Tom, (early thirties, reads the 'news' on the radio) finds out that his girlfriend has NOT left him. Tom, I have not left you. But I am gone. Please carry on as normal. Love always, Hayley Has Hayley gone or hasn't she? Is she coming back? If she has gone, but is coming back, when is she coming back? And what is he supposed to bloody do in the meantime? And what if she's never coming back?? Trying to work out what's happening to his confusing life, Tom tries to track Hayley down. In doing so, he stumbles across a strange and eccentric group of people with an irregular and highly-addictive hobby. Next, he's being followed, but he's not sure by whom. And then he also almost loses his job at the radio station in the now infamous 'Jam Nazi' episode, which of course, you know about. Above all, Tom is trying to work out who everyone is. Because who is Hayley? Who is this new girl following him around the supermarket? And who, for that matter, is TOM DITTO? What Great Teachers Do Differently: Nineteen Things That Matter Most Author: Todd Whitaker Narrator: Christopher Ragland Release Date: December 2020 What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom. This essential third edition features new sections on why it's about more than relationships, how to focus on a consistent, engaging learning environment, and the importance of choosing the right mode?business, parent, child?to improve your classroom management. Perfect for educators at any level of experience, for independent reading or for schoolwide book studies, this practical book will leave you feeling inspired and ready to do the things that matter most for the people who matter most?your students. What Great Principals Do Differently: Twenty Things That Matter Most Written to accompany the third edition of Todd Whitaker's bestselling title, What Great Principals Do Differently, this study guide can be used by facilitators and participants in workshops, webinars, book study groups, or other professional development events. The guide features a variety of strategies and activities that will help principals apply the book's concepts to their own situation, so they can get the most out of the book, increase their professional growth, and have a greater impact as school leaders. Each chapter includes: Key Concepts Discussion Questions Journal Prompts Group Activities Application Strategies With this study guide, you can gain a deeper understanding of Whitaker's acclaimed book and learn how to apply his concepts and ideas in daily practices. Walk The Edge Author: Katie McGarry Narrator: Christopher Ragland, Rachael Louise Miller, Rachel Louise Miller Release Date: March 2016 High school senior Thomas ''Razor'' Turner knows his family has a dark history as part of the Reign of Terror motorcycle club, especially when it comes to the secrecy surrounding his mother's death. When Razor starts to dig deeper into his mum's case he turns to the unlikeliest source for help: classmate Breanna Miller, the shy, smart girl he's never looked twice at. But the more time they spend together, the more they realise they actually have in common, and how attracted to each other they really are. When secrets from the past are revealed can their newfound feelings survive? Waking Gods: Themis Files Book 2 Author: Sylvain Neuvel Narrator: Adna Sablyich, Andy Secombe, Charlie Anson, Christopher Ragland, Karina Fernandez, Laurel Lefkow, Madeleine Rose, Roy Mcmillan, Sarah Wells, William Hope Release Date: April 2017 Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook of Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel, read by Andy Secombe, Adna Sablylich, Laurel Lefkow, William Hope, Charlie Anson, Christopher Ragland, Karina Fernandez, Madeleine Rose, Roy McMillan and Sarah Wells. What's going on? Turn on the television. What channel? Any channel. An unknown vessel, not of this world, materializes in London. A colossal figure towering over the city, it makes no move. Is this a peaceful first contact or the prelude to an invasion? Every child has nightmares. But the only thing scarier than little Eva Reyes' dreams - apocalyptic visions of death and destruction - is the habit they have of coming true... Scientist Dr Rose Franklin has no memory of the last few years. The strangers she works with say she died, and was brought back to life. The question is not just how ... but why? Kara Resnik and Vincent Couture fell in love during war, and have found peace since. They are the thin line of defence against what is coming. But they do not know they have been living a lie. And a man who claims to have the answers has his own agenda. There are things he cannot say - and others he won't. All pieces of an epic puzzle. One we have been trying to solve since the dawn of time... ** Praise for Sylvain Neuvel: 'This year's The Martian. Captivating ... So good and so eerie' Buzzfeed 'Bursts at the seams with big ideas ... this book is a sheer blast from start to finish. I haven't had this much fun reading in ages' Blake Crouch, author of Dark Matter and Wayward Pines 'This stellar debut novel masterfully blends together elements of sci-fi, political thriller and apocalyptic fiction ... so much more than the sum of its parts. A page-turner of the highest order' Kirkus Reviews 'As high-concept as it is, Sleeping Giants is a thriller through and through. One of the most promising series kickoffs in recent memory' NPR 'Reminiscent of The Martian and World War Z, Sleeping Giants is a luminous conspiracy yarn that shoots for (and lands among) the stars' Pierce Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Red Rising Vampire Movies Author: Charles Bramesco, Little White Lies Narrator: Christopher Ragland Release Date: November 2018 The indispensable pocket guide to the world of vampire movies, from Nosferatu to A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night. ALSO AVAILABLE: Close-Ups: Wes Anderson Close-Ups: New York Movies When F. W. Murnau brought Nosferatu to the screen in 1922 he ushered in the bloody reign of cinema's most venerable villain - the vampire. Nocturnal, fanged and insatiable for human blood, the vampire has infected the public consciousness like no other movie monster. In this pocket guide, Charles Bramesco goes vampire hunting across a century of cinema, stalking around lonely Transylvanian castles, dusty New York apartments and rain-soaked Washington woods to discover why the vampire has become cinema's most enduring villain. Two Ravens and One Crow Author: Kevin Hearne Narrator: Christopher Ragland Release Date: October 2013 Atticus O'Sullivan is back in an all-new, action-packed, laugh-out-loud novella from the author of the Iron Druid Chronicles. Two-thousand-year-old Atticus may have outwitted and outfought everyone from Odin to Bacchus, but in this ebook original, he's about to discover what comes around when you go around messing with gods. Six years into the training of his beautiful apprentice, Granuaile, a large crow swoops down and transforms into none other than the Morrigan, a goddess who insists that Atticus come with her at once. He must leave his apprentice behind, along with his Irish wolfhound, Oberon - and he must also leave his sword. The Morrigan has always taken extreme pleasure in pronouncing the Druid's mortal danger and imminent doom, so the fact that she won't reveal the purpose of their journey makes him very nervous. Of course, any time the Celtic Chooser of the Slain drops in unannounced, it's never good. When she does let slip that she'll be saving his life in the near future, Atticus is left to wonder . . . will he soon be giving his legions of enemies something to crow about? Author: Michael Morpurgo Narrator: Christopher Ragland Release Date: September 2017 From master storyteller MICHAEL MORPURGO comes a surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy's pet dog, Toto. A perfect, collectible gift for all children (and children at heart)."I was there," Papa Toto said, and those magic words sent shivers down my spine. It was going to be the Wizard story. "Dorothy and me were both there."We were all silent, snuggled up together, waiting, waiting.Then Papa Toto began...When a twister descends on their Kansas farm, Toto and his owner Dorothy hide in the house - only to be plucked into the air and whisked away!Coming down with a crash in the mysterious land of Oz, the pair meet a series of extraordinary characters: a scarecrow who believes he has no brains, a tin man without a heart, and a cowardly lion who may not be as cowardly as he thinks he is.But Toto and Dorothy are desperate to return home - after all, home is home, and home is best! So they set off with their new friends on a journey down the yellow brick road to find the only person who might be able to help them: the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.But what they find might surprise them. And on the way, all of them will learn that what they think they are missing might have been there, all along...An unforgettable telling of a classic story. Author: Jack London Narrator: Christopher Ragland, Ghizela Rowe Release Date: November 2020 John Griffith Chaney was born on January 12th, 1876 in San Francisco. His father, William Chaney, was living with Flora Wellman when she became pregnant. Chaney insisted she have an abortion. Flora's response was to turn a gun on herself. Although her wounds were not severe the trauma made her temporarily deranged.In late 1876 his mother married John London and the young child was brought to live with them as they moved around the Bay area, eventually settling in Oakland where now, calling himself Jack, he completed grade school.Jack worked hard at several jobs, sometimes 12-18 hours a day, but his dream was university. He studied hard and borrowed the money to enrol in the summer of 1896 at the University of California in Berkeley.In 1897, at 21, Jack searched out newspaper accounts of his mother's suicide attempt and for the name of his biological father. He wrote to Chaney, then living in Chicago, who claimed he could not be Jack's father because he was impotent and casually asserted that London's mother had relations with other men. Jack, devastated by the response, quit Berkeley and went to the Klondike. Other accounts suggest that his dire finances presented Jack with the excuse he needed to leave.In the Klondike Jack began to gather material for his writing but also accumulated many health problems, including scurvy, which together with hip and leg problems he would carry for the rest of his life.During the late 1890's Jack was regularly publishing short stories and by the turn of the century full blown novels.By 1904 Jack had married, fathered two children and was now in the process of divorcing. A stint as a reporter on the Russo-Japanese war of 1904 was equal amounts trouble and experience. But that experience was always put to good use in a continuing and remarkable output of work.In 1905 he married Charmian Kittredge who at last was a soul and companion who brought him some semblance of peace despite his advancing alcoholism and his incurable wanderlust.Twelve years later Jack had amassed both wealth and a literary reputation through such classics as 'The Call of the Wild', 'White Fang' and many others. He had a reputation as a social activist and was a tireless friend of the workers. Jack London died suffering from dysentery, late-stage alcoholism and uremia, aged only 40, on November 22nd 1916 at his property in Glen Elen in California. Author: Lauren Beukes Narrator: Christopher Ragland Release Date: April 2013 The jaw-dropping, page-turning, critically-acclaimed book of the year: a serial-killer thriller unlike any other from the award-winning Lauren Beukes. 'GONE GIRL has not exactly gone. But THE SHINING GIRLS have arrived' (The Times)."It's not my fault. It's yours. You shouldn't shine. You shouldn't make me do this."THE GIRL WHO WOULDN'T DIEKirby is lucky she survived the attack. She is sure there were other victims were less fortunate, but the evidence she finds is ... impossible.HUNTING A KILLER WHO SHOULDN'T EXISTHarper stalks his shining girls through the years - and cuts the spark out of them. But what if the one that got away cameback for him? The Poetry of Wallace Stevens Author: Wallace Stevens Narrator: Christopher Ragland, Danny Swopes, Liza Ross Release Date: November 2020 Wallace James Stevens was born on October 2nd, 1879 in Reading, Pennsylvania.His father, a lawyer, sent Wallace to Harvard as a non-degree special student, after which he movedto New York City and worked briefly as a journalist.From there he attended New York Law School and graduated in 1903. On a trip home to Reading in1904 Stevens met Elsie Viola Kachel, a saleswoman, milliner, and stenographer.After working for several New York law firms he was hired in January 1908, as a lawyer for the American Bonding Company.After a 6 year courtship Wallace and Elsie married in 1909 over the objections of his parents. For Wallace it was a seismic event; he never spoke to his father again. By 1914 Wallace had become the vice-president of the New York office of the Equitable SuretyCompany of St. Louis, Missouri. In 1916, he joined Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company and they moved to Hartford. His work was full-time and time for his poetry writing was in short supply.From January 1922 made several business several visits to Key West, Florida. "The place is a paradise," he wrote to Elsie, "midsummer weather, the sky brilliantly clear and intensely blue, the sea blue and green beyond what you have ever seen."In 1923 'Harmonium' was published. At last, at age 38, he was an overnight success. His career wasnot prodigious in quantity but its quality was exceptional.In March 1955 Wallace underwent various medical tests and an operation which resulted in a diagnosis of stomach cancer.He travelled in early June to receive honorary Doctorates at Hartford and Yale.Wallace was readmitted on July 21st to St. Francis Hospital where his condition deteriorated. Wallace Stevens died on the 2nd August 1955 at the age of 75. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for his Collected Poems in 1955. Join the LoveReading community and get personalised book suggestions and extracts straight to your inbox	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1869
__label__wiki	0.659498	0.659498	Home \| About us \| Editorial Board \| Search \| Ahead of print \| Current Issue \| Archives \| Instructions \| Online submission \| Contact Us \| Subscribe \| Advertise \| Login Page layout Official publication of Indian Chest Society Year : 2017 \| Volume : 34 \| Issue : 1 \| Page : 1-2 Rapid diagnosis and shorter regimen for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: A priority to improve treatment outcome Rajendra Prasad1, Nikhil Gupta2, Amitabh Banka1 1 Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India 2 Department of Internal Medicine, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India Date of Web Publication 30-Dec-2016 Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Prasad R, Gupta N, Banka A. Rapid diagnosis and shorter regimen for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: A priority to improve treatment outcome. Lung India 2017;34:1-2 Prasad R, Gupta N, Banka A. Rapid diagnosis and shorter regimen for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: A priority to improve treatment outcome. Lung India [serial online] 2017 [cited 2021 Jan 20];34:1-2. Available from: https://www.lungindia.com/text.asp?2017/34/1/1/197118 Tuberculosis (TB) occurs worldwide and remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in many countries. There were an estimated 9.6 million new cases of TB-causing death to 1.5 million people globally in 2014. In India, there were estimated 2.2 million (23% of total cases globally) new cases causing death to 0.25 million people in 2014.[1] It is a cause for concern, and a real paradox as pathogenesis, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are well known for TB. Ideally, good chemotherapy should achieve 100% sputum conversion provided correct regimens are prescribed and taken. There will be hardly any relapse if duration of treatment has been sufficient and there will be no emergence of drug resistance. The Global Tuberculosis Report 2015 estimated that 3.3% of newly diagnosed and 20% of previously treated TB cases had multidrug resistant-TB (MDR-TB). It has been estimated that 480,000 MDR-TB cases emerged and 190,000 deaths occurred due to MDR-TB globally. In India, estimates showed that the prevalence of MDR-TB among new and previously treated patients was 2.2% and 15%, respectively. It has been estimated that 99,000 cases of MDR-TB emerge every year, of which 71,000 were among notified cases of TB in 2014. Of 71,000 MDR-TB cases, only 25248 were diagnosed, 24,073 were started on treatment and treatment success rate was only 46% in India.[1],[2] The possible reasons for poor treatment outcomes of MDR-TB cases are due to lengthy, expensive, and toxic regimens leading to poor compliance.[3],[4],[5],[6] Early suspicion, diagnosis and appropriate treatment of MDR-TB are essential to prevent morbidity, mortality, and transmission of MDR-TB. The WHO recently announced new recommendation to speed up the diagnosis through the novel diagnostic test like GenXpert MTB/RIF which can diagnose rifampicin resistance in <2 h as a surrogate marker for the diagnosis of MDR-TB [7] and 2nd line probe assays recommended by WHO recently to identify genetic mutation in multidrug resistance/rifampicin resistance strains to detect resistance to fluoroquinolones and 2nd line injectable anti-TB drugs.[8] To improve treatment outcome of MDR-TB, a shorter and economical 9–12 months treatment regimen for MDR-TB cases has been recommended by WHO recently.[9] The new shorter regimen can be completed in less than half the time required by the current standard treatment of the MDR-TB. The current standard treatment regimen of MDR-TB lasts 24 months and yields low cure rate of about 48%.[1] Given that patients have to take second line anti-TB drugs fraught with lot of adverse drug reactions for a prolonged period, compliance is often quite poor. Many patients are either lost to follow-up, or their treatment is interrupted. The new shorter treatment regimen can be completed within 12 months. It is less expensive, can improve outcomes by better adherence to treatment and a reduction in loss to follow-up. The shorter MDR regimen is suitable for patients suffering from uncomplicated MDR-TB which is not resistant to 2nd line anti-TB drugs. Programmatic studies evaluating the shorter MDR regimen have been carried out in the countries across the world involving more than 1200 patients showed the cure rate of 82% and overall success rate of 84.5%.[9],[10],[11],[12],[13] They also showed that shorter MDR treatment regimen given in patients who met specific inclusion criteria had a statistically significant higher likelihood of treatment success than those who received a longer conventional regimen of 18–24 months. Several studies are also underway to assess the efficacy of new drug combinations for MDR-TB treatment in India. One study is recruiting patients on the usual 24-month treatment along with those who are being put on the new drug, bedaquiline. Another cohort of patients is likely to be part of a clinical study to assess the Bangladesh regimen. Yet another short regimen is being developed by Global Alliance for TB drug development called PaMZ comprising of PA 824 (Pa), moxifloxacin (M), and pyrazinamide (Z).[14] The therapy is intended for patients with drug-sensitive TB and as well as MDR-TB. Phase 2b clinical studies showed the potential of PaMZ to treat drug-sensitive TB and some cases of MDR-TB in 4–6 months, irrespective of their HIV status.[15] The global phase-3 clinical study named Shortening Treatment by Advancing Novel Drugs in patients who are currently considered to have either drug-sensitive or MDR-TB is under way. Enrolment for the global Phase 3 clinical study of PaMZ is already underway. It expects to enroll 1500 patients across 15 countries.[16] Patients from five states of India (Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal) are also expected to be enrolled for this study. Although this study has suspended participant recruitment currently, if found successful in Phase 3 trial; the PaMZ regimen would eliminate the need for injectable drugs and reduce the cost of MDR-TB treatment in patients who are sensitive to these drugs. There is an urgent need for evaluating shortened treatment regimens for MDR-TB in different settings. Given the significant burden of MDR-TB in India coupled with high treatment default rates and poor treatment success, it is vital for India to evaluate the shorter regimens in various settings and add to the evidence base for the impact of these regimens on reducing TB-related mortality and morbidity. Decision makers/Government of India need to adopt shorter and new MDR-TB regimen to fulfill the goal of end TB strategy by 2030[17] as envisaged in sustainable development goals. World Health Organization. Global Tuberculosis Report 2015. Report No. WHO/HTM/2015.08. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2015. Prasad R, Gupta N, Singh M. Multidrug resistant tuberculosis: Trends and control. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2014;56:237-46. World Health Organization. Companion Handbook to the WHO Guidelines for the Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis. WHO/HTM/TB/2014.11. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2014. Central TB Division. Guidelines on programmatic management of drug resistant TB (PMDT) in India. New Delhi: Directorate of General Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India; 2012. Prasad R, Srivastava DK. Multidrug and extensively drug resistant TB (M/XDR TB) management: Current issues. Clin Epidemiol Glob health 2013;1:124-8. Prasad R. Multidrug and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis management: Evidences and controversies. Lung India 2012;29:154-9. World Health Organization. Automated Real-time Nucleic Acid Amplifi cation Technology for Rapid and Simultaneous Detection of Tuberculosis and Rifampicin Resistance: Xpert MTB/RIF System Policy Statement. WHO/HTM/TB/2011.4. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2011. World Health Organization. The Use of Molecular Line Probe Assays for the Detection of Resistance to Second-line Anti-tuberculosis Drugs. WHO/HTM/TB/2016.07. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2016. World Health Organization. WHO Treatment Guidelines for Drug-resistant Tuberculosis 2016 Update. WHO/HTM/TB/2016.04. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2016. Van Deun A, Maug AK, Salim MA, Das PK, Sarker MR, Daru P, et al. Short, highly effective, and inexpensive standardized treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2010;182:684-92. Kuaban C, Noeske J, Rieder HL, Aït-Khaled N, Abena Foe JL, Trébucq A. High effectiveness of a 12-month regimen for MDR-TB patients in Cameroon. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2015;19:517-24. Piubello A, Harouna SH, Souleymane MB, Boukary I, Morou S, Daouda M, et al. High cure rate with standardised short-course multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment in Niger: No relapses. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2014;18:1188-94. Ahuja SD, Ashkin D, Avendano M, Banerjee R, Bauer M, Bayona JN, et al. Multidrug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis treatment regimens and patient outcomes: An individual patient data meta-analysis of 9,153 patients. PLoS Med 2012;9:e1001300. Available from: http://www.tballiance.org/portfolio/regimen/pamz. [Last accessed on 2016 Oct 10]. Dawson R, Diacon AH, Everitt D, van Niekerk C, Donald PR, Burger DA, et al. Efficiency and safety of the combination of moxifloxacin, pretomanid (PA-824), and pyrazinamide during the first 8 weeks of antituberculosis treatment: A phase 2b, open-label, partly randomised trial in patients with drug-susceptible or drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis. Lancet 2015;385:1738-47. Available from: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02342886. [Last accessed on 2016 Oct 10]. The End TB Strategy WHO. WHO/HTM/TB/2015.19. Available from: http://www.who.int/tb/End_TB_brochure.pdf?ua=1. [Last accessed on 2016 Oct 10]. Prasad R Gupta N Banka A © 2008 Lung India \| Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow New site online since 20th January 2009	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1871
__label__cc	0.668684	0.331316	Photos from the 2020 Winter Specialty are now available for viewing on our Gallery page - click HERE to view Welcome to the home page of the Meadowlands Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club. The purpose of the club is to "encourage and promote quality breeding of purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection." Show Cancellation: Our specialty shows scheduled for February 13 and 14, 2021, have been cancelled. Please see announcements below for details. At our annual Recognition Brunch on January 12, the MCKCSC honored the Cavaliers owned by our who earned AKC titles in the past year. To see a complete list of all Cavaliers honored, along with titles and owners' names, Last year's Health Clinic was held on April 28, 2019 at the Richboro Veterinary Hospital, and was a tremendous success. A great volunteer effort made it possible, with thanks to Kelli Marshall, Courtney Carter, Anita Weiss, Kim Hauser, Mary Pat Ezzo, Dr. John Linn (whose hospital was used as a venue), Denise Mulholland, Ryan Linn, Kim Marshall, Liz White, and Liv White. And of course, thanks to all who supported the clinic by bringing their dogs to be examined! Sadly, we must announce that our specialty shows scheduled for February 13 and 14, 2021, have been cancelled. The Hotel Pennsylvania will be closed through the winter, leaving all of that weekend's shows without a venue. THE GOOD NEWS is that our judges have agreed to judge our 2022 specialties. See you in New York on Saturday February 11 and Sunday February 12, 2022, along with judges Dr. Adam S. King, DVM and Mrs. Shelly Hodgkinson, Carver Cavaliers. Also, stay tuned for further news ... if circumstances allow, we may be able to add a local specialty later in 2021. MINUTES OF OUR LAST MEETING now available on line. Click HERE to view. BREED HANDLING CLASSES will be held on Saturdays from September 12 through October 24 at the Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY 10530, Area/Lot #1. Instructor, Fran Hellman, certified profession dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and longtime owner-handler, incorporates positive training techniques into her breed handling instruction. Breed Handling Skills - 10 AM to 11 AM To sign up, click HERE Breed Handling Run-Throughs - 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM Pay when you arrive. Checks are made out to PCOTC in the amount of $20.00. For more information, contact Fran at sunjaysgrs@aol.com or 845-234-1645	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1874
__label__wiki	0.608358	0.608358	Subscribe to MediaDailyNews Global Ad Spend Forecast To Drop 10.2% In 2020, Linear TV Ad Spend To Decline 16% by Wayne Friedman , November 30, 2020 Worldwide linear TV advertising is expected to fall 16% -- $29.9 billion this year -- to $155.6 billion due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the worst decline on record, according to advertising and marketing research company WARC. Linear TV is projected to recover by only 1.1% in 2021. Worldwide linear TV represents 27.9% of global advertising spend, the largest global share by a media platform. Despite strong U.S. presidential campaign spending, the U.S. TV market -- the world's largest -- will sink 0.1% to $54.4 billion in linear TV advertising spend. By contrast, digital and online video spending will grow 7.9% to $52.7 billion for 2020, and will rise 12.8% next year. Overall global advertising spending is expected to decline 10.2% ($63.4 billion) to $557.3 billion. It is projected to rise 6.7% in 2021 -- meaning that a full recovery of the ad market is not expected until 2022 Social media will be another strong digital category, up 9.3% to $98.3 billion -- up 12.2% to $110.3 billion next in 2021. It has 18.6% worldwide ad spend share. Paid search -- the second biggest category after linear TV globally (22% of all ad spend) - will decline 1.9% this year, growing 7% next year. In 2021, it is expected to total $130.6 billion. North America advertising spend will be down by 4.3% ($9.9 billion) to $221.0 billion in 2021. The region commands 39.6% of global ad spending. The Asia-Pacific region will drop 9.7% ($18.8 billion) to $174.4 billion. European ad spend will be 14.5% lower ($21.5 billion) to $127 billion this year. ad spending, advertising, cmmr, covid-19, digital, forecast, paid search, research, social media, television Forecast February 2 - 3, 2021 Featuring top industry speakers including: Andrew Eklund - Ciceron, Founder and CEO Brad Stockton - Dentsu, Vice President-Video Innovation More from MediaDailyNews PRSA Taps Linda Thomas Brooks As CEO Facebook Upgraded To 'Outperform' Despite Apple's Moves And Antitrust Headwinds CES Generated Net Positive Social Buzz, Samsung Was The Dominant Brand Cognito Taps Weiner As Chief Insights Officer How 2020 has Redefined Fluidity in TV Advertising	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1875
__label__wiki	0.798156	0.798156	City Museums Colton Hall Museum The Old Monterey Jail Presidio of Monterey Museum History of the Presidio Historic Photos of the Presidio Alvarado Gallery Pacific Biological Laboratories More Museums Explore Monterey Monterey History Early Monterey History Colton Hall Monterey Harbor Monterey Art The Vizcaino Serra Oak Art Walk Map Colton Hall, Friendly Plaza and Few Memorial Hall Monterey Museum of Art Lake El Estero, Fisherman’s Wharf, Presidio Our Mission: We share Monterey's stories, serving as a place of learning, inspiration and engagement with our history and heritage. Explore Historic Monterey Cell Phone Tours Map and Brochure The Explore Historic Monterey cell phone tours and brochure were made possible by a Preserve America grant from the National Park Service. Ed Ricketts’s Marine Specimen Tanks, 1928-1948 In October 2010, as part of a grant awarded to the City of Monterey by the Community Foundation for Monterey County, conservators stabilized and protected the concrete specimen tanks located in back of the Pacific Biological Laboratories building. Marine biologist Ed Ricketts used the tanks to store marine specimens for his research and in preparation for shipment to schools, universities and museums. The tanks were originally built by Jose (Joseph) Benito Rodriguez and Vicente Rodriguez, two (unrelated) partners in La Esperanza Fish Packing Company, for use in La Esperanza's fish salting and sardine pressing operation. Ricketts began using the tanks when he moved to the site in 1928. Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act: If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a City program, service or activity, requests for accommodations may be made by calling (831) 646-3393 (voice), 7-1-1 (California Relay Service), or by email with at least 30 hours in advance to libraryinfo@monterey.org. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon request. We make every effort to adhere to 508 requirements as set forth by the W3C Accessibility Initiative. Ongoing validation testing is conducted using industry-recognized tools for coding and usability. Request for Accommodation/Complaint Procedure \| Web Accessibility \| Featured News and Videos This year is the 75th anniversary of the publication of Steinbeck’s masterpiece, Cannery Row (1945). This little novel, written immediately after Steinbeck returned from a journalistic assignment overseas during World War II, captures life in 1930s Monterey as well as the ecological vision of Steinbeck and his friend Edward F. Ricketts. Cannery Row celebrates community; Steinbeck’s model was the intertidal. Dive into Cannery Row, and join online presentations, discussions, and films about the history of the Row, Ricketts, ecology, friendship, and communities. In celebration of Cannery Row Days, September 16 - November 7, 2020, please enjoy these virtual tours: Virtual Tour of Ed Ricketts Lab Cannery Row Tour Lower Presidio Historic Park Open Enjoy the beauty and history of one the most significant sites on the California coast! Visit the Vista and Harbor Trails with their spectacular views and interpretive signs revealing the history at key points on each trail, explore the rich array of historic sites. The 25-acre historic park is maintained and operated by the City of Monterey in an agreement with the U.S. Army. Please practice social distancing while visiting the Park. Colton Hall Museum: Open Sunday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day Open Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm Monday 10 am - 1 pm Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm (831) 646-5640 (Colton Hall Museum) 526 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940 We share Monterey's stories, serving as a place of learning, inspiration and engagement with our history and heritage. © Copyright 2021 by City of Monterey Terms Of Use Privacy Statement	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1879
__label__wiki	0.594437	0.594437	Inside Iran Iran: Roller coaster ride for rial as hardliners back Trump lawsuits As Biden led race and the rial strengthened, Iran's hardliners looked to their own interests and voiced support for US president The unprecedented devaluation of the rial since 2018 as a result of Trump's sanctions has seen the prices of cars and property skyrocket (Reuters) Rohollah Faghihi Published date: 18 November 2020 08:30 UTC \| Last update: 2 months ago Joe Biden’s victory in the US presidential election, raising hopes of a less harsh policy towards Tehran, has seen a rare of strengthening of Iran's rial and consequent decrease in the price of goods such as mobile phones, cars and even property. However, US President Donald Trump's initial lead on election night, along with his refusal to concede the race, has led to a rollercoaster couple of weeks for Iran's currency and unexpected support for Trump from the country's hardliners. In the run-up to the election, with Biden leading in opinion polls, the rial had strengthened to around 275,000 to the dollar, with many in Iran predicting an end to Washington's “maximum pressure” policy, which had made their lives so difficult. Trump reportedly mulled options for attacking Iran last week but held off However, as results began to come in during the first few hours after the election, appearing to show Trump leading in some swing states, the currency weakened to around 290,000 rial to the dollar, with many people watching the live results fearing the pollsters had been wrong. But as the mail-in votes started to be counted, the rial bounced back, eventually being traded at about 220,000 rial to the dollar on the day Biden was finally projected as the winner by US networks. As Trump then began casting doubt on the legitimacy of the election, black market currency dealers and political hardliners came together in an unlikely alliance in a bid to try to prevent the rial regaining value. Dealers were desperate to prevent further losses that they had suffered through the strengthening of the currency. While hardliners considered any appreciation in the currency's value would empower the administration of Iran’s weakened President Hassan Rouhani, and tie Iran’s 2021 presidential election to the fate of possible US-Iran negotiations. The hardline news agency Tasnim quoted an economic expert as saying: “Analysts believe that the government [strengthened the] rial in order to make the country and people inclined towards negotiations [with the US].” Meanwhile, state TV, managed by hardliners, covered Trump’s election fraud claims extensively, even speculating that his re-election was still highly possible. At the same time, black market dealers, who have hundreds of economic news channels on Telegram, republished state TV’s claims about a likely Trump victory, while reposting Trump’s constant tweets about how he would prevail. As a result of the synchronised action, and despite Biden now widely expected to become president, the rial has devalued to some extent, reaching around 258,000 to the dollar on Tuesday. 'Mafia consortium' With the prices of property and other goods, such as mobile phones and cars, which are strongly pegged to the dollar, having initially fallen on the expectation of a Biden victory, the actions of the hardliners did not go unnoticed. The moderate Jomhuri Eslami newspaper spoke of a "mafia consortium preventing the continued fall in the value of [the] dollar [against the rial]” and the price of goods. “Unfortunately, we have more than one government, and the ‘Mafia consortium’ in our country thwarts all government plans and policies at home and abroad," said Jomuri Eslami. "It is even more unfortunate that this ‘Mafia consortium’ also calls itself revolutionary." Albert Boghosian, an economics professor at the University of Tehran, told MEE: “With attention to Biden’s slogans about rejoining the nuclear deal, the fall in prices and the strengthening of the rial was a logical expectation.” “During Trump’s tenure, with a new round of sanctions applied every so often, we saw the negative impact on the value of Iran’s currency. "Therefore, we would face the opposite of it with Biden in office. That means Iran’s rial will appreciate again and again as Biden lifts different sanctions one after another.” Property plunge Following the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran in 2018, the rial devalued sharply, falling from 70,000 rial to the dollar to around 150,000 rial a few weeks later. As Trump’s administration began announcing new sanctions against Iran every few weeks, the depreciation continued, hitting its lowest level on 18 October when it traded at about 320,000 rial to the dollar. Tehran store owners protest as Iranian rial's value plummets The unprecedented devaluation of the rial since 2018, saw the prices of cars and property skyrocket, with many forced to leave central Tehran for the suburbs. However, with Iran’s currency regaining value following Biden's apparent victory, the cost of apartments has dropped significantly. The Entekhab news site reported that the prices of apartments in Pardis, a city in Tehran Province, have dived by 15 percent. Mohsen Isa-zade, an estate agent in the northern Manzariyeh neighbourhood of Tehran, told MEE: “The thing is that the market is still not sure about Biden’s victory, but as the dollar was decreasing we were sensing some changes. "But now everything has been tied to the formal announcement of Biden’s success in the US presidential race. "In such a case, with the rial being strengthened, we can see the house prices coming down by 30 percent.” Mohammad Eslami, Iran’s minister of roads and urban development, also said that the continuation of the rial’s strength would decrease house prices. 'Waiting for a free fall' Other goods have been even more affected by the rial's rapid recovery. The mobile phone market is one of Iran's most lucrative businesses and is highly affected by the dollar’s value as nearly all the mobile phones are imported from overseas. Mobile phones initially witnessed a sudden drop in prices Biden's projection as winner, but Trump’s lawsuits have put a stop to the trend. Ali Jahanshahi, a store owner in the Aladdin complex, a busy centre for mobile phone sales in Tehran, told MEE that: “We buy and sell mobile phones based on the daily rate of the rial against the dollar. The mobile phones prices are still high but are starting to fall. 'I think when Biden’s victory becomes certain, the rial will appreciate to the extent that it will be traded at about 150,000 rial to the dollar.' - Ali Jahanshahi, a store owner "Our sales have reduced as people are waiting for a free fall in prices following Trump’s official failure in his lawsuits. "I think when Biden’s victory becomes certain, the rial will appreciate to the extent that it will be traded at about 150,000 rial to the dollar." Maysam Fathi, a business owner in Tehran’s grand bazaar, seen as the economic pulse of Iran, told MEE: “The prices were plummeting but when it was announced that Trump had filed some lawsuits, everything stopped. "But if Biden wins the election, we will have more reductions in prices, let alone rejoining the JCPOA (nuclear deal).” Trump and Israel's assassinations cannot destroy Iran's resolve Seyed Mohammad Marandi Iran allocates $150,000 for each family of Ukraine plane crash victims Twelve climbers dead in Iran's Alborz mountains after heavy snowfall Iran Nuclear Iran dismisses claims al-Qaeda deputy leader was killed by Israel in Tehran	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1886
__label__cc	0.641364	0.358636	Individual Work Couples Programs I Don't Always Love My Husband's Hugs I feel like everyone and their brother has read that love languages book. There are so many things I like about the book, and many things I don't. I know...a controversial stance. To me, it's one dude's take on the ways people show and feel love: something marriage therapists (including myself) have been teasing out and addressing for decades. When talking about the different ways each person feels loved, I joke with clients that I might write a book someday called, The Couples Therapist Who Doesn't Love Hugs. It's not that I dislike hugs, I just don't feel any more loved when I get them. My husband could hug me 450 times per day and I wouldn't feel any more loved. And as a person who craves to feel deeply seen and understood, hugs feel especially incongruent when I've just woken up, when I have a mile-long to-do list, or when I'm in the middle of doing a complex task: "Don't you see me?" Hugging in these moments makes as much sense to me as giving a drowning person a hug. It's just not what I need. My husband used to take this incredibly personally. He needs 2 less hours of sleep per night than I do and is the kind of person who can speak ENTIRE sentences the moment he wakes up. It takes me a good hour to not sound like a cavewoman. What mornings used to look like: Upon waking I would shuffle, hunch-backed in my furry robe and fluffy slippers through the kitchen and he would stand in my path to the coffee pot, moving towards me for my forced morning hug. My heart would sink. Irritation would boil, "Can't he see I'm dying (I'm very dramatic in the mornings)? He must not care how I feel. HE wants a hug, so HE insists on it. His needs matter and not mine." It took time for me to be able to put words around the nonverbal communication I picked up from his demand for hugs first thing. And so for years, instead of communicating with my words I'd muster an irritated grunt and push past him to make my coffee. Things got ugly. I became less and less physically affectionate and he became less willing to connect emotionally. I'm not sure exactly how long our differences in this department went unaddressed, but it was AT LEAST 6 years. SIX YEARS of miscommunication. Six years of him thinking me not wanting to hug him in the mornings meant that I didn't care about him, and six years of me thinking that his forced hugs in the mornings meant he didn't care to see me deeply. I think what's tough about this one is that on paper, hugs are GOOD, right? And those of you who feel loved through physical affection are reading this and thinking, "Jeez! She's such a JERK." But when my emotional and spiritual needs are not being met within a relationship...when I don't feel like the other person takes the time to deeply understand who I am and how I am, hugs feel like a cop out. Like, "WEEELLLLLLL, I don't have time for all that it takes to REALLY care about you SOOOOoooo, here's a quick and easy hug. Buh-bye!" Hugs start to feel less like, "I LOVE YOU!" and more like, "You're not worth it." We snapped one morning. Years of hurt feelings erupted into name calling and acting out. I took some time to decode what was really going on, the non-verbal communication I heard during forced hugs, and what I needed instead. I also took a minute to try to see the situation from my husband's perspective...If physical affection is an important way he feels loved, then maybe he's feeling like I just don't care. That wasn't true for me. I adored my husband. I started the conversation hoping to help him feel more understood, "I wonder if me not wanting to hug in the mornings makes you wonder if I even love you?" He was clear that this was accurate. He didn't feel like a priority. I used every skill I had to communicate under the surface of the problem: it wasn't about hugging or not hugging...it was about not deeply understanding our differences and the years of miscommunication and misperception that ensued. The bottom line was that I wanted him to get his needs met, and he wanted me to get my needs met, but we both were clear that because we felt love in different ways it was not going to come naturally for us to give the other person what they needed. There is ZERO part of my husband that craves to feel deeply seen and understood. Zero. Not one single cell in his body. I had been trying on a new way of being for at least the last decade which was centered around a belief that I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN HAPPINESS, but being responsible for getting my needs met had somehow slipped past me. I was clear that if he needed hugs I wanted him to get them, but I was also clear that I could not want to give hugs in the morning. AND...I could not handle forced hugs. Something about that felt aggressive and made me angry. I've been known to use the term, "hug rape". Fast-forward to now...I swear to you this is what 90% of our mornings look like: I shuffle into the kitchen in my furry robe and fluffy slippers, my husband stands BESIDE my path to the coffee machine with his arms outstretched. Sometimes I shuffle into his chest and he hugs me while I stand there - a willing participant in being hugged, but not actively hugging, and sometimes I snarl and head right to the coffee machine. My husband might exclaim in a silly voice something like, "It's time for your huuuuuuug," or giggling, "I love your Grumpy Cat face in the mornings." He might request a hug before he leaves, he might not, but knowing that I have a choice in the matter and that it's highly likely he won't take it personally and attach meaning to it that just isn't true for me (I don't love him, he's not important, etc.) has me resisting hugs a whole lot less. You guys, sometimes I even SPONTANEOUSLY give them now. He really doesn't understand not being a morning person as much as I don't understand being one, but we are both now crystal clear that our differences have nothing to do with how much we love each other. He's learned to say things like, "I need a hug," or "HUG TIIIIIMMME!!!" I've had to learn to say things like, "I need more words than that," and "What did you hear me say?" which come in especially handy when I've poured out what's in my soul for 8 minutes and I'm looking at him wide-eyed in anticipation of his deeply heart-felt/lots of words response and he says something like, "Cool." And, it's crazy, what I need is usually IN THERE SOMEWHERE it just doesn't occur to him to say it out loud. Projecting the ways that we show love onto other people is really dangerous: If he REALLY cared he would listen, OR If she really cared she would hug me. People pair because of their differences, but when misunderstood or taken personally it's what will drive you bonkers, create an emotional wedge, skew perceptions, and poison communications. I think I'll go give him a hug now... PS - For a limited time my Training for Busy Couples is FREE! Marriage is hard...for everyone. Watch this training to find out what divorcing couples say they wish they would have known 5-10 years ago. Over 2000 people have watched. CLICK HERE TO JOIN. Lisa Steubuy It is a great reminder that different people need different things to feel loved and it all comes down to communication. I think the most difficult part is where does my obligation to you stop and where does my obligation to me begin? Mika Ross Hi Lisa! Great comment! So, some questions. What if it were possible that you didn't have to do anything that felt like an obligation? What if it were possible that in every situation there was a win-win solution? A way that things could be worked out where everyone felt good in the end? Jeannine Liebmann FANTASTIC article! I'm a licensed counselor and constantly looking for marriage counselors to refer my clients to. YOU GET IT - thanks so much for posting this. Thanks, Jeannine! 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__label__cc	0.661521	0.338479	Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. The Children's Ward The Children's Ward at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor now has a fantastic Sensory Room thanks to the hard work and determination of Carina Roberts (Health Play Specialist) and Gafael Llaw Charity who helped raise the money needed to realise their dream. Carina first contacted Mike Ayres Design in the summer of 2017 after seeing a Sensory Room that we had previously installed at a school in Anglesey. The Sensory Room will help Carina provide the therapeutic play programmes that support children and young people emotionally and developmentally as they prepare for and recover from operations and other clinical procedures. The room will also be a place to provide support to parents, carers and the wider family, including siblings. "Just a quick note to say a huge thank you to all at Mike Ayres for the fantastic sensory room we have, we love it. Thank you for the professional fitters, they have done a fantastic job, it didn't affect the ward at all. It's been a long time coming but definitely worth it, can't wait now for our official opening in 2 weeks time so I can show it off to the charity" Carina Roberts. To discuss your project ideas please contact us....we look forward to hearing from you. {tag_mikeayresdesign}5	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1889
__label__wiki	0.652877	0.652877	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/article/Commentary-Politicians-posture-as-industry-12583813.php Commentary: Politicians posture as industry crushed Austin Berg Published 4:02 am CDT, Sunday, May 7, 2017 A glimmer of hope flashes in the furnaces of TriALco. Located just outside of Ford Heights, one of the poorest areas in Illinois, Jay Armstrong has been running this small manufacturing business since 2001. TriALco provides nearly 60 jobs for the surrounding community in South Cook County, making alloys for other manufacturers. But its future in Illinois is in jeopardy. Armstrong puts the odds at 50-50 that he moves his manufacturing business to Indiana. And they’re getting worse each year. “We are ready to do an expansion,” Armstrong says. “But our owner is questioning us: How could we expand in the state of Illinois when it would be about $400,000 to $500,000 cheaper per year to move to Indiana?” Illinois has crawled out of the Great Recession. The state’s economy has recovered the number of jobs it lost during the recession years, albeit much later than most other states. But try telling that to Illinois manufacturing workers. For them, the worst months of the recession and today are barely different. Manufacturing tanked here, and it never bounced back. Since the bowels of the Great Recession in January 2010, manufacturing jobs have grown less than 3 percent in Illinois. And before blaming nameless competition overseas for this pitiful performance, Illinoisans must look in their backyards. Manufacturing families looking for opportunity need not flee the Midwest to find hope. Iowa (6 percent growth in manufacturing jobs since January 2010), Missouri (8 percent), Wisconsin (11 percent), Indiana (21 percent), Kentucky (23 percent) and Michigan (33 percent) are all just beyond Illinois’ border. Those states largely have been immune to the sickness that ails Illinois: perverse priorities that place trial lawyers and government workers ahead of the vast majority of middle-class people who remain here, fighting. Those states have forged futures with manufacturing in mind. And they didn’t do it with fairy dust. There are clear policy differences that made those states ripe for stronger recoveries. One of the policies that affects manufacturers especially is workers’ compensation. Compared to others in the Midwest, manufacturers in Illinois pay the highest workers’ comp costs by far. For example, while the average cost of workers’ comp for steel workers among neighboring states is under $8 per $100 of payroll, the average in Illinois is nearly $12. Armstrong says his business would save nearly $120,000 a year on workers’ compensation costs alone by moving just a few miles across the Indiana border. Illinois lawmakers could pursue many easy policy fixes to bring down these costs while ensuring worker safety. Putting wage replacement rates in line with the average of surrounding states, tying medical fees to Medicare, barring workers’ comp doctors from selling pills out of their offices, and making sure workers don’t get a pay raise to stay off work are just a few. But Illinois lawmakers seem to have no interest in real reform. And certainly not the types of reform that would cut into trial lawyer profits. Instead, the Illinois House passed a bill that would create a state-run workers’ comp insurance agency. After all, state government here is famous for its ability to provide quality service at a fair price. Another big problem for manufacturers is Illinois’ infamously high property taxes. Armstrong estimates his business would save another $100,000 to $120,000 a year in property taxes by moving across the state line. Much of Armstrong’s high property tax bill goes to fund Ford Heights School District 169. The entire district oversees fewer than 500 students. Despite this, Superintendent Gregory Jackson took home more than $325,000 in total compensation last year. Lavish pay and benefits are common among Illinois superintendents. Thankfully, a bill in Springfield would allow nearby Chicago Heights School District 170 to absorb the small Ford Heights district, saving money on administrative costs and hopefully reducing Armstrong’s tax bill. But Jackson wasn’t going to take that lying down. The day after House members passed the bill out of committee, Jackson sought and received school board approval to add a special protection to a certain part of his contract: the part that guarantees he gets paid all the salary and benefits remaining in his contract should his district get consolidated. The new provision lets Jackson decide whether he needs to sue to protect that rich payout, and the district would have to pay for the lawyer. Only in Illinois. And it’s not just Jackson. State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, sponsored an amendment to a bill that would prohibit any layoffs or pay cuts in the event of consolidation. That’s absurd. Instead of protecting manufacturing jobs, Yingling and other lawmakers would rather defend bloat within Illinois’ nearly 7,000 taxing bodies, the highest total in the nation. These priorities are crushing Illinois industry. Until lawmakers loosen the vise, manufacturing families shouldn’t expect success. “I like this community. I like supporting this community. I feel we help. I feel like we’re a good neighbor. And I feel there’s plenty of room for improvement,” Armstrong said. “But once we’re gone I just don’t see anybody else moving back in.” Austin Berg is a writer for the Illinois Policy Institute. He wrote this column for the Illinois News Network, a project of the Institute. Austin can be reached at aberg@illinoispolicy.org.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1903
__label__wiki	0.98988	0.98988	Pedro Rogriguez Pedro trains with new Chelsea team-mates after Blues pip Manchester United to deal Spaniard moves in a Cobham after agreeing deal with Premier League champions Matt McGeehan New Blue: Pedro (Image: Action Images) Pedro trained with his new team-mates at Chelsea's Cobham training ground on Thursday after joining from Barcelona on a four-year deal. The fee for the 28-year-old is believed to be worth £21million. The Premier League champions stepped in to sign the Spain international after Manchester United declared they had withdrawn their interest. Chelsea announced the deal on their website before Pedro joined compatriot Cesc Fabregas in taking to the training field in Surrey. Jose Mourinho's side are preparing for Sunday's game at West Brom, where Pedro could make his debut. Pedro said on told the club's official website: "I am very happy to be here. I am very excited to start my adventure at Chelsea and I am here to keep winning titles. Happy: Pedro (Image: Action Images) "Thanks to the club and the supporters for giving me the opportunity to put the blue shirt on." Pedro had been a target for United throughout the summer, with the club's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward flying to Catalonia on Monday in an attempt to seal a deal for the player. But things changed rapidly on Wednesday as it emerged that Louis van Gaal had withdrawn his interest while Chelsea were moving to steal a march on their rivals. It was reminiscent of the deal two years ago which saw Willian on the verge of signing for Tottenham before Chelsea swooped for the Brazilian. In pictures: Manchester City v Chelsea Mourinho has acted quickly and decisively in the transfer market after Chelsea endured their worst start to a season in 17 years. Shortly after their 3-0 defeat at Manchester City, Chelsea signed left-back Baba Rahman from Augsburg for £21million, and Pedro's arrival gives Mourinho's side fresh attacking intent. The Blues also hope to conclude the signing of Everton defender John Stones before the transfer window shuts on September 1. Will Pedro earn a starting berth in the Chelsea team? 0+ VOTES SO FAR	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1904
__label__wiki	0.720352	0.720352	Testing the Cadillac of 3-Row SUVs: 2020 XT6 Pros and Cons The 2020 XT6 is a 2020 SUV of the Year contender, but far from the standard of the world Miguel CortinaWordsMotor Trend StaffPhotos Elegant exterior Intuitive infotainment Falls short on price-value Outdated interior design The competition is better The 2020 Cadillac XT6 is the first unibody 3-row SUV from Cadillac in years, and it arrives at a time when seven-passenger crossovers are quite popular. Its elegant styling, comfortable ride, and interior space were some of the attributes our SUVOTY judges liked about the XT6. Its as-tested price of $73,040, however, made it hard to balance the value equation. And when being compared to the new Lincoln Aviator—its most direct competitor—the Cadillac falls short on many fronts. Read about other SUV of the Year contenders—including models from Ford, BMW, and Jeep—HERE. The 2020 SUV of the Year is... We were fortunate to have Johan de Nysschen—who was president of Cadillac when the XT6 was being developed—as a guest judge. He didn't pull punches, saying the 3-row crossover should have been based on GM's Omega RWD platform, which underpins the CT6. But Cadillac chose to fast-track the XT6, given the popularity of 3-row SUVs and the hole the brand had in its lineup. That led to the XT6 being based on the five-seat XT5, saving development time and cost, "but inevitably, it would force compromises versus a purpose-developed premium crossover architecture," de Nysschen said. He's exactly right. Compare the Cadillac XT6 to the rear-drive-based Lincoln Aviator, and there's a significant difference in the handling, power delivery, and ride comfort. The Aviator feels a step above the XT6, and the interior design is superior, too. The XT6 is still a comfortable vehicle to ride in; judges liked the way the suspension is tuned but noticed significant body roll and tire noise. "Its suspension tuning really helps make this front-drive-based crossover feel so much lighter and nimbler—sporty even on the winding road," features editor Christian Seabaugh said. Despite his misgivings regarding platform choice, de Nysschen applauded the vertical body control over undulating road surfaces: "The overall suspension tuning and balance of ride comfort and handling is probably the best suit of the XT6. GM suspension engineers are good at their craft." The XT6 arrives with only one engine, a 3.6-liter V-6 that sends 310 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels via a nine-speed automatic. But compare its numbers with the Aviator's 400 hp, and the XT6 already falls short. Our tester was also equipped with the optional all-wheel-drive system, which behaved well on the off-road track. However, its default front-drive mode means battling torque steer, which irked Seabaugh: "It's truly dumbfounding how poorly tuned this drivetrain is for a luxury vehicle. General Motors knows better." The interior design also disappointed judges. "In some ways, the XT6 is the 'Cadillac of adequates,'" Zach Gale said. "The interior is all right, and transmission tuning is all right. The Cadillac name still means quite a bit to people, but there are a couple cheaper options." The rest of the interior—save for Cadillac's revamped infotainment system, which is one of the best in the business—seems old. "The XT6 delivers the most basic-looking interior, not the standard of the world" editor-in-chief Ed Loh said. "Also, it's not particularly space efficient, either." And although some judges appreciated its roominess, others complained about the difficulty of getting into the third row. The captain's chairs were tricky to fold/slide for third-row access and the opening between the seats in the second row wasn't wide enough. In the end, it's clear the Cadillac XT6 was a 3-row SUV conceived with limited resources. And when you compare that against other 3-row luxury SUVs, the Caddy falls short in almost every category. "Is it the best Cadillac on the market right now?" executive editor Mark Rechtin asked. "Yeah, probably. But is it competitive with the rest of the segment? Not really." 2020 Cadillac XT6 Sport AWD 400 Base Price/As Tested $58,090/$73,040 Power (SAE net) 310 hp @ 6,600 rpm Torque (SAE net) 271 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm Accel, 0-60 mph 6.8 sec Quarter Mile 15.2 sec @ 93.1 mph Braking, 60-0 mph 131 ft Lateral Acceleration 0.82 g (avg) MT Figure Eight 27.2 sec @ 0.67 g (avg) EPA City/Hwy/Comb 17/24/20 mpg THE LATEST IN CAR NEWS EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP! By clicking Sign Up, you agree to the Terms of Use. Your information will be collected and used in accordance with our Privacy Policy Hot Reads Cheap Classic Cars Under $5,000: Vintage Rides With Style on a Budget 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S First Test: Sets the World on Fire 2021 Toyota RAV4 or Mazda CX-5? 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__label__wiki	0.95983	0.95983	First upgraded Brazilian Navy Super Lynx conducts maiden flight 2 October 2017 (Last Updated October 24th, 2017 15:46) The first upgraded Brazilian Navy Super Lynx Mk21B helicopter has successfully completed its maiden flight at Leonardo’s Yeovil facility in southwest England. The helicopter is the first of eight Super Lynxs that are undergoing a modernisation programme, which will see the installation of two new generation CTS800-4N engines. This will increase payload and mission effectiveness, as well as provide the helicopters with major performance improvements. The new generation CTS800-4N engines are already used on the British Army Lynx Mk9A, the Super Lynx 300 and the AW159. Additional enhancements include the installation of a new glass cockpit, which is complimented by an advanced avionic suite comprising a tactical processor and a satellite based navigation system. The helicopters will also feature civil navigation aids including a traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS), automatic identification system (AIS), and radar warning receiver / electronic surveillance measures, which will be integrated with countermeasures dispensers and a full night vision goggle (NVG) compatible cockpit with a new electrically powered rescue hoist. In 2014, the Brazilian Navy’s Naval Aviation also signed a $160m contract for a major midlife upgrade of eight Lynx Mk21A helicopters. The first three of these aircraft will be delivered in 2018, while the complete batch is planned to be delivered by early 2019. INDAL Naval Handling Systems Pompe Garbarino Naval Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps Evans Capacitor High-Power Capacitors for Naval Operations	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1913
__label__wiki	0.63731	0.63731	Complete coverage of the Philadelphia Eagles and their NFL rivals from NBC Sports Philadelphia. Eagles in Danger of Losing Critical Front Office Member By Dave Zangaro \| NBC Sports Philadelphia • Published January 5, 2018 • Updated on January 5, 2018 at 11:16 am Maybe the Eagles are in danger of losing more than just their assistant coaches. According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, Eagles vice president of player personnel Joe Douglas is one of the people the Texans are interested in for their open general manager position. Douglas is one of six names McClain has on their list. Philadelphia Eagles 14 hours ago Doug Pederson's Future, Eagles' Coaching Search Thoughts and More Andy Reid Jan 18 10 Wild Andy Reid Playoff Stats Douglas is under contract and the Eagles will likely do everything they can to block the Texans, but it becomes tougher because the Texans' new GM will have "full authority over personnel." The Eagles hired Douglas in May of 2016 to take over the personnel department. When Jeff Lurie put Howie Roseman back into power, one of the conditions was that he find a top-notch personnel man. That man was Douglas. As far as we know, the two have been able to work well together. Douglas brought Andy Weidl with him and made Weidl the assistant director of player personnel as he revamped the scouting department. A longtime member of the Ravens' front office, Douglas spent a short time in Chicago before taking the job with the Eagles. He was thought to have a huge role in the draft and his influence has been felt with other moves too. His fingerprints have been all over some major moves, like trading for Tim Jernigan, signing Alshon Jeffery and drafting Derek Barnett and others. The Eagles have taken over Douglas' scouting philosophy, so losing him would be a huge blow. They need to do everything they can to keep him happy. The Texans have an opening at GM because former GM Rick Smith is taking a year-long leave of absence to help care for his wife Tiffany, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Houston plans to move swiftly to fill the position.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1916
__label__wiki	0.537992	0.537992	J.J. Redick Once Impressed Ryan Howard With His Baseball Skills By Enrico Campitelli • Published September 20, 2017 • Updated on September 20, 2017 at 12:20 pm Philadelphia 76ers talk is coming. Members of the Philly media are meeting with Brett Brown today for their yearly before-the-season lunch. Then, next week, Sixers media day will be here. Complete coverage of the Philadelphia 76ers and their rivals in the NBA from NBC Sports Philadelphia. Philadelphia 76ers Jan 17 Sixers-Thunder Game Postponed Sixers Jan 14 Sixers Blow by Heat Thanks to Reinforcements That means Sixers' news will be coming at you fast like an undead snow bear messing up Thoros of Myr. We got a nice little primer for that today when the Inquirer's Bob Ford wrote a wonderful read on the friendship between new Sixer J.J. Redick and one of Philly's all-time favorite basketballers in Jameer Nelson. Nelson was with the Orlando Magic when Redick got drafted as an over-confident shooter out of Duke. He showed him the ropes and the two bonded over work ethic and a desire for honesty. It's a really good read to get to know both players more closely. And hints at some of the reasons the Sixers went out and spent big money on Redick this offseason. "It's not always easy to talk to peers and tell them what they need to do," Nelson says. "But he wanted to learn, wanted to get better. It's a competition and it's not for everyone. You don't always find guys like that." "Something both of them have in common is honesty," Van Gundy says. "Neither one is afraid of honesty. They were easy to coach because they liked to be told the truth, and they weren't afraid to tell you the truth, either to a coach or another teammate. You never had to wonder what's going on with this guy or anything else." Will Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Markelle Fultz be receptive to hearing the truth, perhaps when it's not the easiest to handle? Sounds like J.J. is going to be telling it. There's a fun nugget about how those Orlando Magic teams used to bond back in the day by Nelson bringing his teammates up to Philly for a week at a time during the offseason to play ball, but also to have fun off the court, like on the paintball field or at a Phillies game. "My favorite one was a paintball competition," Redick says. "We drove about an hour outside the city and divided up into teams and we went at it. That was a blast. Another time we went to the Phillies and took batting practice with the team. And the whole week, you're riding together to workouts or just spending time, and you're sort of out of your element, so you open up. I'd also mention that I had, by far, the best swing on the team. Ryan Howard told me that I looked like the only person on the entire team that had actually played baseball." Basketball is back soon and it'll be fun to watch J.J. play the mentoring role this time around. >>How Jameer Nelson helped make J.J. Redick an NBA player, and got a friend in return [Philly.com] From last night- father/son time at the ballpark ⚾️🏟. A post shared by JJ Redick (@jjredick) on May 20, 2017 at 9:04am PDT	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1917
__label__wiki	0.749026	0.749026	Kimishima considering 3DS successor Thread starter Skeletos311 n0razi Formerly 'norazi' I wouldnt touch the Switch in a world where a Switch and XDS both exist... the XDS will have 10x the userbase AgeEighty www.andytatnall.com It's going to be a smaller Switch. They just integrated their console and handheld teams. They aren't going to turn around and re-divide them to support a separate handheld platform again. Neptonic God damn it Nintendo you have your way out of a split user base. The successor is coming out in a month. Starfish Hero calc84maniac said: They had major software droughts in the past because their development was split between two platforms. The plan for the NX was to consolidate their software development. As far as diversifying beyond dedicated gaming hardware and software, aren't they already making plans for doing just that, with theme parks and other stuff? They've had major software droughts because there have been few 3rd party developers giving their consoles meaningful support. Consolidating software development never meant developing for just one device, and even if it did, there will still be droughts if they are once again the only developer making games for it. As for the theme parks, I don't see it becoming a major revenue stream that could buoy Nintendo whenever the Switch slows down. Like toys and TV shows, licensing their property can only do so much. Nintendo can't afford to go with one device because their other ventures aren't large enough to get them through a slow year. Nintendo's worst years in recent memory have been when both their console and handheld devices had slow years. If Switch is their only platform, they would essentially have to rely on it being a juggernaut until its successor releases in order to avoid another bad year. That's unnecessarily risky. TheOMan Tagged as I see fit CoolZombie360 said: I could see them doing a smaller piece of hardware based on the Switch. Essentially the same machine but more portable and without the ability to dock. Runs the same games. This could be an option. I would buy this. RareFantasy64 I love Nintendo Starfish Hero said: That's precisely what it has always meant, according to quotes from various leaders within the company. And I wonder exactly what else you think the purpose of doing that could have been. 3DS really didn't have any first party droughts to speak of even with just portable teams working on it, thanks to the nature of those games. So even if they fail to round up third party support again, Switch shouldn't have nearly the problems Wii U did. But it also looks like they will have at least more third party support than Wii U did. A Switch with no dock, no detachable joycons, no confort grip, no straps. Just the screen and permanent joycons. Would buy it. The name would make no sense though, since it wouldn't Switch anything. MegaManTrigger NOLA_Gaffer said: Not at all. The Switch is ridiculously huge; way too big to carry around on a daily basis. If Nintendo could release another portable system around the size of the New Nintendo 3DS I can continue to pocket it daily as I do with my 3DS now. I mean I use a N3DS and I wouldn't call the thing (or the O3DS) pocketable, as it gets uncomfortable quickly. I usually store it cased in a messenger bag which is fine. The Switch is almost the size of an ipad or a closed laptop which people store in bags as well, so I don't think size is a big deal. Lord_Byron28 Somnid said: A 3DS successor can't be a Switch-like device in the way people think. Basically: - It needs to be cheaper, like $100-$200 meaning it won't happen for several years or it has to use different (read: slower, software incompatible) internals. Same base architecture and tool chains would make sense though. - It fundamentally can't work like a Switch, perhaps a small subset of games could work but that picture is looking bleaker based on the capabilities of the Switch and the compatibility messaging will be worse than PSTV even if it is the case. - It makes more market sense to shift down in size from where it is now, not a n3DS-sized Switch but rather something smaller than that as the Switch kinda awkwardly sits in the non-pocketable space. I think it depends on what Nintendo wants to do. They should share the same library and support the same cartridges. I'm thinking Holiday 2018 they release Switch Minis alongside releasing their new Animal Crossing which release either with just the handheld device for $175 or both the handheld device as well as the console components and joycons first $250. Switch Mini is a much smaller touch screen and lower resolution it also comes with a standard control scheme built in since joycons won't work with its dimensions. It may come with attachments of its own though. I could see them coming up with two controller shells that the screen could slide into, if it doesn't come with built in buttons/sticks. One that enables DS play, the other one resembles a Vita like layout. b00_thegh0st Talk about mixed messages. Come on Ninty, focus on your new hybrid hardware! I don't want to regret being there day one. FallAgain Switch pre-order cancelled Xaero Gravity Uh oh, this doesn't fit the narrative Serenitynow b00_thegh0st said: I mean Kimishima was directly asked about a 3DS successor. Can't say: "Yes, there is a new handheld in development right now!" Can't say: "No, we are going all in with Switch and have nothing in R&D should it fail!" Best he can say is, "We're considering it." Switch Lite. zoukka I saw this coming ages ago. The Switch ain't the successor to 3DS. Serenitynow said: I get it but I really want them to focus. Switch is their best idea since the original DS came out. If it picks up I'll only need one Nintendo console going on, there won't be droughts like we've known on home hardware since a couple of generations, and the system seems to be ready for hardware updates later on (tablet upgrade or dock scd). This is a dream came true for Nintendo gamers, I don't want them to miss the point. And I've never been really fond of the 3ds despite the incredible library. It'd literally be an iPhone / iPad situation. I want a new handheld, so yes please. calc84maniac FallAgain said: Switch pre-order cancelled! Is this post a mistranslation? Glass Shark Nintendo is more afraid of commitment than a twenty-something single guy. SporeCrawler Nirolak said: I don't get the skepticism. They're presumably going to release a smaller Switch at some point. Skeletos311 https://twitter.com/serkantoto/status/827043767215546368 I was just alerted that some NeoGAFers think some of my Nintendo text translations (from Nikkei, Kyoto Shimbun) are off. This amuses me. -Mutsukki- They are focusing but they were asked a specific question, they have to say something even if it's a non-response Skeletos311 said: NeoGaf* *and a Japanese native speaker that just RT'd your tweet saying that he didn't really agree Tom Nook Sawyer wapplew What about WiiU successor? I want Switch Home. Maintenance said: Nothing points towards us ever getting a fully portable-switch. It's a fanboy dream. Wandering Robot What with the Switch being the 3DS successor, I certainly wouldn't say anything concrete, either. So long as they don't bother cannibalizing their own sales, though, I guess he had to say something. Tom Nook Sawyer said: Isn't GAF great zoukka said: Iwata called NX their new "platform" for all their future hardware. He said NX itself is not specifically one hardware configuration. I'd say that's fairly clear in terms of what their plans are (or at least were), and it's in no way unreasonable to interpret that as saying there will be future Switch hardware revisions. And even without those quotes, hardware revisions have been Nintendo's thing since the NES days. shounenka Except the WSJ guy was a LOT nicer in calling him out on it. I should take a cue from him, cept I'm not in media so I don't give a crap. Otakumegane Yeah I can see a smaller Switch running an even cheaper chip than TX1-variant selling for 99$ a huge hit. As long as they share software libraies by no means is this a bad idea. AgeEighty said: Yes there will be a "New-Switch" down the road, but it will be a hybrid, not a "handheld-only". They will also definitely never release a 3DS without stereoscopic 3D or clamshell form. No siree. EatinOlives Zalman said: They can release a new portable and still do that. They could make every effort to maintain parity between the two consoles, but I think it'd be too much of an effort for them to do that. Even on a hardware level the 3DS does a lot that the Switch won't, with stylus-based touch on one of two screens. Unless the 3DS successor is so different that it wouldn't' make sense to call it a 3DS successor, in which case they'd go for an ultra-portable, less powerful version of the Switch. But at that point it's just saturating the market with weird variations. I dunno, another 3DS would muddy the waters for Nintendo. They really do need to consolidate everything into one platform. coughlanio This is just Nintendo being Nintendo like how the DS wasn't going to replace the GBA. Saying that, if Switch does bad out the gate, who knows what'll happen. This is kind of a trying time for Nintendo, because they've always had a well-performing handheld, to prop up their console business unit when that hasn't done too well in the past. Nintendo's hardware form factor revisions, especially for handhelds, always tend to be size revisions that try to fill holes in their market. They will also do revisions to the hybrid formula, but if they see a market demand for a smaller handheld Switch, they will create one. Precisely. This is only going to be better for everyone, one huge userbase for two platforms. The issue with a smaller Switch, is smaller controllers. Which sounds horrible. Vinnk www.famicomdojo.tv Is there any transcript of the original Japanese? Should be something we can figure out. If he really did say that a successor is being worked on that feels like a misstep that will leave consumers confused. Heck, I'm confused. Right now it's one respected man who can speak Japanese vs. another respected man who is Japanese. Both, do this for a living, so I doubt anyone is trying to mislead. I think we need more information before we all panic. not one person on earth has bought a retail Switch yet... of course a 3DS successor is "on the table". either way chances of a dedicated handheld with different specs from 3DS or Switch/with no compatibility are very low. RM8 said: How? iPhones and iPads, despite being very similar in design, have different purposes. One is a smartphone, and the other is a tablet. Both fulfill different needs. What similarity are you going to see with the Switch and the 3DS Successor? Both are built to play games. They have the exact same functions. That comparison falls flat. What would be the point of releasing a handheld-only Switch? The entire concept of the console is defeated if you create a console exclusive or handheld exclusive form factor. i think he's running his mouth too much. this could end up hurting the switch a bit if people pass on it because they "have a sucessor for 3DS in the works" eyeball_kid What the hell was the point of the Switch then? Limited-performance hardware for...what? If there's a new true-portable in the lineup, it will continue to get the lion's share of third-party games. There's no point creating a portable home system if there's still a portable system. Their strategy makes no sense. 3D never took off and clamshell isn't an integral part of the 3DS experience. Sure if nobody plays Switch on their TV they might reconsider, but that just sounds insane. Switch is their only home console and people will play it like a home console a lot. The dock is such a simple device that removing the hybrid functionality from Switch would be dumb. Also the joycons have insane margins so Nintendo wants to sell them throughout the Switch lifetime. RavenholmDX said: If it's a handheld SKU, theoretically it won't have removable controllers or have to fit in a dock. Though perhaps separately purchased Joy-Cons and Pro Controllers could still be paired with it because the OS support would be there? eyeball_kid said: Nobody said it would have a different software library, and in fact that would go against all of Nintendo's statements for the past few years. Madao said: but they don't they never said that at all dreamcastmaster Switch mini, based on the restructuring at Nintendo that's all it's going to be. spekkeh Shareholders want a contingency plan. He's placating them. This means very little. A good shareholder should ask what they're doing with their one profitable product line in light of a new strategy that seems to ditch it and a good company board should be actively working on alternative backup plans to their new strategy. People who are losing faith in Kimishima seem to know little about governance. This should instill faith if anything. AppleBlade Nintendo has a bad habit of doing this imo. It's like they kill hype for their machines. If this was Sony they'd be like "one machine to do it all, portable and home console, 10 year life, only gaming machine you will ever need, etc." Instead of showing that type of confidence Nintendo will frequently downplay the importance of the system. They did it with the DS saying it was just a 3rd pillar and not the real gameboy replacement and they're doing it now with the Switch. If the Switch bombs big time you can always release something else, every other company in the world operates that way. I wonder if they're always pandering to nervous investors. Protome Makes sense, if the Switch bombs and Nintendo don't have another system in the pipeline they'd be kinda fucked. Itd be the Wii U but if the 3DS didn't exist... Theodran Just based on the article, Serkan Toto's translation is accurate. Kimishima was asked whether the Switch wouldn't render a successor to the 3DS meaningless, and he responded saying that the Switch would be bigger, heavier, and pricier than a theoretical 3DS successor, and they will keep considering it since there is a market base for it. The end of the 3DS marks an inflection point for portable gaming Sep 19, 2020 started Bullet Club NeoIkaruGAF Analysts expect Switch to outsell PS5 and Xbox Series consoles in 2021, boosted by new ‘Pro’ model Jan 5, 2021 started Bullet Club Rat Rage Opinion Platform Nintendo On Possible Next-Gen Console: We Wish to Extend The Switch Life Cycle As Much As Possible IbizaPocholo Jul 1, 2020 started IbizaPocholo Opinion Mea Culpa - who else thought that the Switch would be a failure? Kazza Mar 4, 2020 started Kazza diffusionx VICE: It's only a matter of time before Sony kills access to PS3 and Vita games entirely. SuperflySheriff! 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__label__wiki	0.619435	0.619435	First we set the standard Then we raised the bar ARMED WITH NEXO STM, ZEPP ARRIVES IN TAIPEI The Zepp Hall Network, part of the concert-going experience in Japan since 1997, has arrived in Taiwan. From Singapore, it brings a tried-and-tested equipment formula,… Mondodr July/Aug 18 – Knox Club Based in San Pedro Garza García, in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico, KNOX is a go-to venue for the local partygoers of Monterrey. REINFORCING THE MARVEL EXPERIENCE IN THAILAND The superheroes of Marvel have arrived in South-east Asia, making their first stop at the newly-opened Marvel Experience in the Megabangna mall in Bangkok. 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__label__wiki	0.667926	0.667926	egyptian military court World Islamic State Leader, Abu Duaa al-Ansari, Killed in Egypt Airstrike An Islamic State leader has been killed in a series of airstrikes, according to Egypt’s military. Abu Duaa al-Ansari, who the country identifies as the forerunner of a group calling itself Sinai Province, died after the attack near Arish, along with 45 other Islamist fighters. In 2014, an... abu duaa al-ansari afp egyptian military court eqypt news islamic state leader nigeria news World Egypt: 4-Year-Old Boy Mistakenly Sentenced to Life Imprisonment An Egyptian military court made a mistake by sentencing a four-year-old boy to life in prison for murder last week, the military has acknowledged. Spokesman Col Mohammed Samir said the court should have sentenced a 16-year-old with a similar name instead. Ahmed Mansour Qurani Ali was convicted... 4 year old boy mistakenly sentenced to death ahmed mansour qurani egypt egyptian military court	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1928
__label__wiki	0.837835	0.837835	LeBron James frustrated with refs in Heat loss to Nets By Stefan Bondy LeBron James needs to be held back after Mirza Teletovic commits a hard foul. (Frank Franklin II/Getty Images) Frustrated, fouled out and driven to the point of running at a Nets player after the whistle, LeBron James thought he was cheated by the refs and an exaggerating Andrei Kirilenko in the Nets' 104-95 double-overtime victory Friday at the Barclays Center. "I thought Kirilenko flopped a few times," said James, who fouled out for just the sixth time in his career. "To be honest, I thought he flopped and he got the call. I thought the last one that fouled me out (against Shaun Livingston) could have been a foul for sure. …But Kirienko definitely flopped on me a couple times and got the call." His postgame comments were just another sign that James was frustrated. With 8:37 remaining in regulation and the Heat making a run, Nets forward Mirza Teletovic wrapped his arms around James' neck in an effort to stop a layup. James took exception to the foul, running aggressively into Teletovic's face. Players pulled back James, while Teletovic threw his hands up in the air and smiled. After the review, the refs ruled that Teletovic – the 28-year-old Bosnian – had committed a flagrant foul. "What's my take?" James said. "He went around my neck. That was my take. It's not a basketball play." UP TO THE MINUTES? The Nets may have won another big game, but healthy and able bodies could be an issue for Saturday's back-to-back at Toronto. The entire starting lineup played more than 30 minutes, and three players (Livingston, Paul Pierce and Joe Johnson) played more than 40. It's unlikely that Kevin Garnett, who played 36 minutes, will make the trip to Toronto. Four players who could see a lot of time in Toronto — Mason Plumlee, Tyshawn Taylor, Reggie Evans and Jason Terry – each played less than 20 minutes against the Heat. Friday night represented the first game with players wearing their nicknames on the back of their uniforms, a money grab for the NBA and a chance for Terry – AKA "The JET" — to show off something he's proud about. "When you have a cool nickname like 'The JET,' it makes it extra special," he said. "But, as you know, you can't give yourself a nickname. It has to be given to you." So how did Terry get his nickname? "I was born with it. Jason Eugene Terry. J.E.T." Some of players have well-known nicknames such as Garnett (Big Ticket), James (King James) and Paul Pierce (Truth). Others just seemed to be winging it – Andray Blatche (Dray Live), Plumlee (Plums), Teletovic (MT3).	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1934
__label__wiki	0.58859	0.58859	Spend enough time on Netflix and it feels like your childhood neighborhood. You know all the streets, secret shortcuts, and weird neighbors. It’s super exciting when someone new moves in, but you binge an entire season and you’re left cruising the same places on your 10-speed. At least until The Office departs in 2021. I’d wager there are a few Easter Eggs hidden inside the streaming service that you haven’t found yet. They’re not high-quality content, but at least they’re new. Photo by Jakub Skafiriak on Unsplash Just 3 minutes long, it’s content for a high dynamic range high frame rate test. In those three minutes you follow Brian Clausen through a day in the life of a welder on a construction site. Most of the three minutes is him donning safety harnesses, riding in elevators, and sweeping. Somewhere in the middle there’s at least 45 seconds of genuine sparks. Photo by Hayden Scott on Unsplash Slow TV Slow TV brought you such hits as National Firewood Night, National Knitting Night, and Train Ride Bergen to Oslo. They’re all productions from the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK), and in their glory days on Netflix, there were over 50 hours of both slow and boring content. Sadly, the streaming service removed the titles in 2019. But, there’s still a fireplace show to watch, in both a classic and a Birchwood Edition. Example Short 23976 XVII The title card of this 11 minute video just says, “This is a test,” repeatedly and then, “This is still a test.” Which sets appropriate expectations for the video. It looks exactly like what happens when an office worker, who took theater in college, generates 10 minutes of content to test an online streaming service. A lanky man in a black t-shirt moonwalks around a fountain while using his laptop, does some cartwheels, and recites a monologue from Julius Caesar. Photo by Scheier .hr on Unsplash Test Patterns There’s four seasons of binge-worthy test patterns. They’re centered on a still image of a little girl playing with toy musical instruments. Each episode lasts 2 hours, with a robotic voice counting up the seconds and occasional beeping. It’s meant for internal testing by Netflix, but is also not the most inane things I’ve ever watched on the service. Beat the Algorithm Thanks to a 2018 article by The Telegraph, there’s a way to break the iron-clad hold Netflix’s algorithm has on your watching habits. By typing specific codes into the end of your Netflix URL, you’re able to browse through genres and content you’d never normally get presented. If you’re in the mood for something new, or are searching for even more weird stuff, it’s an ideal way to venture out of the same old neighborhoods. Previous PostPrevious 5 Coolest Conspiracy Theories About ‘The Shining’ Next PostNext 4 Strange Facts About Quarantines	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1937
__label__wiki	0.989617	0.989617	south african hip-hop May. 31, 2018 09:13AM EST AKA’s Latest Song ‘Practice’ Is Straight Raps, No Auto-Tune It's bars everywhere. South African rapper AKA has been rapping less and less, in his efforts to become an overall pop star. But his latest song, "Practice," is, for the lack of a better word, raw. It brings out the aggression of AKA of Altar Ego days. The beat leads with a droning electric guitar, and AKA laces it with battle-ready raps like, "ASAP with the bag, b/ Yeah, I rap, but they pay me like an athlete" and "Keep it sexy, flexy/ But taking it slowly never impress me/ That' why I got the game by the testis/ King Forbes that's how you address me." The song is essentially an ad for Reebok, which AKA is in a partnership with. But he only namedrops the brand once on the song. The branding is more prevalent in the music video, which shows Supa Mega rapping as he walks in a building and eventually walks out onto the rooftop. "Practice," will however, not appear on AKA's upcoming album, Touch My Blood, which is out June 15. Watch the video for "Practice" below, and download the song here. south africa south african music music aka south african hip-hop	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1939
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__label__wiki	0.881314	0.881314	Trio fined thousands for fly-tipping in Rushden Names and addresses were left scattered in the rubbish Rubbish was found scattered across the floor (Image: East Northamptonshire Council) Three people have been fined a combined more than £2,300 after waste was found dumped in Rushden. On February 26, 2020, a large fly tip was found by a local woman along the Greenway, next to John Clark Way, in Rushden. The woman inspected the rubbish, found names and addresses, and then reported her fiind to East Northamptonshire Council. According to the council there appeared to be "drug-related items" among the waste. Officers from the council attended the scene and cleared the rubbish. A large number of items were seized for an investigation. Three suspects were identified and asked to attend an interview under caution, but none of them co-operated with the investigation and were later summoned to court. The rubbish contained names and addresses (Image: East Northamptonshire Council) None of the three attended their court hearing and all were found guilty in their absence for littering and fined a total of £2,309. Grant Hinde, of Rushden, was fined £582, Elizabeth Lambert was fined £876 and Dion Simpson was fined £851. All three lived at the same residence. Cllr Steven North, leader of East Northamptonshire Council said: "There is no excuse for fly tipping and we take any offence very seriously. "Our officers work tirelessly to investigate all reports of illegally dumped waste and will take action to prosecute fly tippers. "The Greenway is a great community asset and acts like this have a negative impact on it. In this case, we are extremely grateful that a member of the public came forward and reported it and always appreciate everyone’s help in keeping the district clean and tidy. "I would encourage anyone to come forward if they spot fly tipping but also ask that anyone looking to dispose of waste do so appropriately to avoid a fine."	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1947
__label__cc	0.711383	0.288617	Search for a Rental Car Reviews for Car Rentals 4x4 Rental Cars Motorhome Rentals Camper Rentals Minibus Rentals Compact Rentals Search the Help Desk We are right here Call us (Closed) We use cookies to ensure the best experience for you. If you accept that, just keep on browsing. Read More I accept Icelandic Roads & Driving Driving in Iceland Should I Rent a Car in... Should I Rent a Car in Iceland? Rúnar Þór Sigurbjörnsson Updated: 17. Oct 2018 \|4 min read If you've got a driver's license, two working legs and eyes to keep on the road, then why the heck not? You might be thinking "Oh, but it's so expensive to rent a car in Iceland." Well, you're right. It is. But you know what's also expensive in Iceland? Public transportation... along with food, drinks, clothes, sand, and air (if you find yourself in some gift shops). Allow me to break it down into pros and cons and you can decide for yourself. The Pros of Renting a Car in Iceland. Pro Nr. 1 - FREEDOM!! The most obvious pro is the vast amount of freedom, and in a strange land like Iceland, the freedom to explore is essential if you want to make this time in your life memorable. If you're bound to bus schedules, you're putting yourself at the mercy of the public transport system, which is cruel at best. Time is a valuable commodity and shouldn't be wasted on waiting in a line or standing at the side of the road in wind and rain. You deserve better. Pro Nr. 2 - Comfort Imagine yourself inside a crowded bus, driving along route 1. The man sitting next to you reaches into his backpack for something resembling a featherless pigeon that's been sitting in a glass jar for a few weeks. He starts snacking and offers you a bite while the 8-year-old in the seat behind you is screaming at her mother and kicking the back of your seat at the same time. Suddenly, the bus hits a bump in the road and the gentleman's pigeon jar splashes its yellowish liquid onto your brand new pants and shoes. Your face is red, your pants are wet and you find yourself wishing you had chosen that vacation in Siberia over this. Now, on the other hand, imagine yourself behind the wheel of a brand new Dacia Duster, with the open road in front of you and no one eating strange, vile, questionable things next to you. You've taken control of your holiday and with help from your trusty GPS, all of Iceland is now your oyster. You saw an abandoned pool in the shadow of a mountain that is still steaming due to some natural thermal source? Well, pull over! It's your journey and you hold all the cards now. Pro Nr. 3 - Flexible Costs It can be expensive to rent a car in Iceland, but it can also be done on a budget. Doing your research is the key to success. Of course, I don't mean turning to a rent-a-wreck type rental, as that only leads to problems down the road. But I mean looking at different types of vehicles, even sacrificing a few years off the model. Just because it's an older model doesn't mean it's any worse, as long as the supplier has taken good care of it. You might be looking at 230 EUR per day for a new Land Cruiser while a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits at a comfortable price of 125 EUR per day. You can look around at various types and often see a massive price difference, a difference you won't often see in the heavy costs of public transportation. A bus ticket from the Intl. Airport to your hotel in Reykjavík is about 20 EUR per passenger. If you have a five-person family then that's 100 EUR in the very first day. Fact is, buses and taxis in Iceland are expensive and, in the long run, you'll get more for your money by renting a car. Pro Nr. 4 - Time is Precious As I said before, when you rent a car you don't have to worry about standing in lines or waiting for scheduled departures. Plus you move at your own pace. A journey that takes a bus 2 hours may only take you 1.5 hours of legal driving. The Cons of Renting a Car in Iceland. Are there really any?... Con Nr. 1 - I'm 19 so I can't rent a car Can't you? Don't be so sure. Some companies offer an alternative known as a Young Lessee option. Usually that means you'll have to pay a bit extra, but it's good to know you have an option, amirite? Con Nr. 2 - You Can't Be Drunk Like All The Time That may be a dealbreaker for some, but if it is, then it may be time for a good hard look in the mirror. Con Nr. 3 - Insurance Issues Yeah, we all know the horror stories with car rental agencies and people being charged for things they weren't responsible for. There's an easy way to avoid this, though. First of all: drive responsibly! Secondly, take your own photos of the car when you arrive and have the rental representative observe as you do it. Photograph every dent and scratch you can see and produce the photos as proof if you are being held accountable for any of these damages. Here's a fact I'm sure you weren't aware of: Most rental car companies do not turn a profit on insurance sales. This is due to the high number of incidents that lessees get involved in and the gargantuan costs that are involved in repairing the cars over and over. So no, insurances are not scams or ways for rental companies to produce additional profits. These insurances are there to cover you and the company against any damages that might occur during your rental period. I'm not saying there are no bad apples out there. I'm sure there's a company or two out there that have no honest bone in their body and only wish to take your money, but this is rare, much rarer than people realize. You don't have to rent a car to enjoy Iceland, but it sure helps. Want a FREE Iceland 101 E-book? Subscribe to our newsletter and get our Iceland 101 E-book with 50+ Iceland travel tips! A little bit about the author Icelandic travel enthusiast, author of Amazon travel guide Iceland 101 & co-founder of Northbound. Read more posts by Rúnar Þór We'd love to hear what you have to say Northbound Iceland Blog About Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Things to do in Iceland Become a Partner +354 539 3009 Flugvallabraut 752, Reykjanesbær Contact Us Car Rentals Reviews 4x4 Rental Cars 4x4 Campers Camper Rentals Compact Rental Cars Sedan & Station Rentals Minibus Rentals Car Rental at Kef Airport Contact Us Help Center Frequently Asked Questions © Northbound 2021. All rights reserved ID:481215-0720 VAT:122505 Any Questions? Click here	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1948
__label__wiki	0.710257	0.710257	“Smart Move” from Cavan County board to end venue speculation Cavan County Board made a “Smart Move” by releasing a statement yesterday evening quashing any talk of a change of venue for their All Ireland semi final according to a well known GAA correspondent. Writer with the Anglo Celt Paul Fitzpatrick remarked that the initial talk about taking the last 4 encounter out of Croke Park was brought up by the media in the aftermath of Cavans shock win over Donegal in the Ulster championship final. A number of pundits, former all Ireland winners and indeed former Breffni players all voiced the opinion that the fixture be took out of Croke Park as it is handing an advantage to Dublin. Indeed when questioned on it at the start of the week, Cavan manager Michael Graham also seemed to be in favour of a venue move, but this was countered by Thomas Galligan noting he would be happy to play Dublin anywhere, even on the “Back street”. However a strongly worded statement from the County board last night (Wednesday), has put an end to any speculation as they noted they have never considered or have any intention of applying for a venue change for their upcoming all Ireland semi final. The statement finishes by saying they are honoured and look forward to playing the semi final as is fixed by the CCC. Speaking on the J.F show this morning, Paul Fitzpatrick noted it was a “smart move” from the county board to clarify the situation https://www.northernsound.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/PFitzclip2611.wav The semi final is fixed for Saturday the 5th of December at 5:30 in Croke Park. Previous articleCavan councillor urges public to use N3 Virginia bypass webpage to raise concerns, rather than taking to Facebook Next articleEnid Lester (nee Harper) The Wider View News Northern Sound - 19th January 2021 Today Paul Carragher the community development officer with the Monaghan Sports Partnership spoke about all of the new initiatives that the resources that they... Side By Side January 17th 2021 Side by Side Kevin McDermott - 19th January 2021 Side by Side presented by Eamonn O’Connor, Tony Gilhooly and Patsy Lee.So join Eamonn and Tony as they play great music and talk about... The owner of a local brewery, whose products have been stuck at Belfast Port for almost four days, says things have to improve for...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1950
__label__wiki	0.513632	0.513632	100 Bands in 100 Days 2019 100 Bands in 100 Days Presented by Verity Credit Union — Day 35: Limberlost October 27, 2019 October 27, 2019 NorthWest Music Scene Staff Please check out Verity Credit Union, our great partner in the 100 Bands in 100 Days local music showcase. Artwork by Seattle-area painter E.R. Saba Music fans of the Pacific Northwest, get ready for our sixth annual year-end daily local music showcase, 100 Bands in 100 Days, where every day until December 31st, we’ll be showcasing a new band or artist you have to know about. For the fourth year in a row, the showcase is once again presented by Verity Credit Union. Make sure you are checking the #100Bands100Days hashtag on Twitter on a daily basis to stay on top of all the bands featured and be sure to follow Verity and NW_Music_Scene on there. Some days the featured act could be an established and locally-adored northwest-based musician and other times they could be a band with a small following that just hasn’t had their deserved time in the spotlight yet. Either way, we’re fairly confident you can come away from this daily segment with plenty of new favorites. Today’s featured act is Limberlost. Limberlost is an American rock band from Seattle, WA. Behind the crushing vocals of Krystle Pyette and mesmerizing harmonies of Brittany Lauren, the band, consisting of Ricky Dunn on guitar, Ben “Thor” Beman on bass, Anthony Ciarochi on keys and Michael Burt on Drums, use captivating hooks and tenacious grooves to grab your heart and invade your soul. A troop of six vastly different origins who bind together as one, and rise from the mist to permeate every song and performance with passion, love and raw energy. Check out the red hot video for “See What You Want” below. The video, released earlier this year, has impressively already garnered over 11K views. Limberlost’s bio pretty much says everything you need to know about the band. Each member brings their unique personal musical influences to the jam room and they throw them all in a blender – what results is a dynamic sound all their own and that approach has made them a force to be reckoned with in the greater northwest music scene and beyond. We last featured them in 2017 and since that time they’ve released a new album that helped them accumulate even more accolades, including the ISSA Album Of The Year award and dropped a popular new video (seen above). With a new album set to drop in 2020 that will be produced by Timothy Eaton, whose credits include the Allman Brothers, Queen and Motley Crue, the band has set their already lofty goals even higher and appears to be destined for another breakout year. For more on today’s featured band, here’s some of what we said so well in 2017: Limberlost likes to keep things straight and to the point. Assembled in late 2010, what originally started as the guitarist-drummer duo of Mike Burt and Ricky Dunn found itself branching out into a three-piece, and soon thereafter four-piece, rock outfit with a natural gift for writing and belting out equal parts catchy and relentless tunes. Limberlost pride themselves on catchy, but authentic rock tracks that translate perfectly from the studio to the live performance. Lead singer Krystle Pyette’s thunderous, ebullient, but simultaneously emotive vocal delivery gives the band’s music a certain edge, a fire all its own, that makes each of their songs endlessly repeatable. Always looking to push themselves into newer and bigger territory, 2016 found Limberlost working with producers David Smith and Scotty Olsen, both of Crash Bang Booom Productions, on a series of consistent, in-your-face singles, which did wonders in bringing the band’s reputable live energy to the studio. This year was Limberlost’s first year as a live, touring rock band, and with one stage-owning live performance and festival date after another, the band took on a whole new dynamic as a local live favorite. After that, the band rocked the 2017 Puget Sound Battle of the Bands, where they not only took second place, but helped set an all-time attendance for the event with their commanding stage presence. Find the band at: Catch them live: Limberlost will be playing Louie G’s on November 1. Click HERE to get details about the show. Submissions for 100 Bands in 100 Days are still open to any Pacific Northwest band interested in submitting. If you would like to submit for a chance to be featured in this segment, consult this link for more information on how you can do so. A huge shoutout to Verity Credit Union for doing so much for the music community and for being such a great partner. As an added bonus this year, House Of Cannabis will be playing the featured bands in each of their three Washington locations. ← 100 Bands in 100 Days Presented by Verity Credit Union — Day 34: Ten Million Lights Concert Review: Andrew Bird at the Paramount →	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1952
__label__wiki	0.803896	0.803896	(Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) Oli McBurnie talks through his pressure penalty moment Oli McBurnie and co left a nation in tears on Thursday night – but the Sheffield United ace admits he was bricking it at the time. Scotland have secured major tournament football for the first time since 1998 with a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Serbia, following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes. The Sheffield United man was a late sub in normal time. Scotland are in the finals. (Photo by Nikola Krstic/SNS Group via Getty Images) He battled through the extra 30 minutes before being burdened with the task of taking one of the five most important shots in modern Scottish football history. His was cool, Sheffield United’s number nine firing low into the corner. Now tournament football awaits him at Euro 2020 next summer. McBurnie has talked through the magical moment that left several in Scotland emotional, saying it was a nervy experience. “It was an unbelievable night, all the boys worked hard, it’s been a good couple of days,” said McBurnie (SFA). “As you can imagine all the boys are in good spirits and everyone’s feeling good. Unbelievable scenes that the Sheffield United ace was part of. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) “I was sh***** myself! But I kind of knew. We had done penalties in the build-up and I knew where I was going if it went to penalties. It’s just about keeping your head. Thankfully the keeper went the wrong way. “It’s a bit more nerve-wracking. The boys were perfect in the last shootout and it was perfect again so I think we will take every game to penalties now! “It was the best feeling I’ve had in football after the game.” Tags: Oli McBurnie, Scotland, Scottish football, Sheffield United The ‘sore’ Hampden motivation tool Hibs are using to motor in League Cup according to Drey Wright Three things we learned as Scotland have unbeaten run ended by Slovakia	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1953
__label__cc	0.672651	0.327349	Nottingham City Council - Colwick Country Park Colwick Country Park Home Leisure and Culture Events, Markets, Parks and Museums Parks and Open Spaces Find Your Local Park Colwick Country Park On the outskirts of Nottingham city, the park is accessible via public transport and is well placed just off one of the region's key cycle routes. Tell us about a Problem with Play Area Equipment There are some fantastic opportunities to photograph a rich diverse wildlife including butterflies, dragonflies and a large number of migratory birds including the nationally important population of wildfowl that are present during the winter. Park location The main entrance to the park is off Mile End Road, Colwick Village, on River Road, with another car park at the end of Racecourse road, past Nottingham Racecourse and Colwick Hall Hotel. Each of these entrances has public parking, though there is a barrier charge (£2 per vehicle) should you wish to park past the fishing lodge at River Road. The site is also serviced by public transport links, please visit the Nottingham City Transport website for further details. 24 acre West Lake 65 acre Main Lake Dogs Welcome (On leads in designated areas) Free entry (barrier charge for cars) Fishing, including club run taster sessions Swimming (by prior arrangement only) Bird watching and wildlife photography Ranger led activities The West Lake at Colwick Country Park is home to the Nottingham City Open Water Swimming Centre from April to October each year. Open water swimming sessions are run by WholeHealth - for further details on sessions days and times and how to book please visit Wholly Healthy. The West lake is designated as an “Excellent” DEFRA Bathing Water and tested weekly throughout the season – results are published and available to view here. Nottingham City Council also undertakes fortnightly testing for blue-green algae. For more information and swimming events, please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NottinghamCityOpenWaterSwimCentre/ Swimming at Colwick Country Park is not permitted on any lake other than during the organised Nottingham City Open Water Swimming sessions. Boats and inflatables are also not permitted. The smaller West Lake at Colwick is stocked with carp including some recently moved to the lake that weighed up to 36lb! This lake is also used for canoeing and sailing by the Adventure Centre. Various tickets are available, from the lodge, to suit your needs and our course season runs throughout the year. Please see the price list at the bottom of this page for more information. The current playground at Colwick is an example of what can be achieved by recycling! Most of the equipment has been refurbished and reused from the previous play area on site and caters for toddlers to 10 year olds and is conveniently located near the toilet block on the main drive. Our popular marina* has moorings for up to 224 craft and is managed by the wardens on site. Mooring prices are based on a "per metre" length charge and we offer a range of mooring terms. Mooring currently costs £119.50 per meter. Waste disposal facilities Slippage Gated entrance with key access for boat owners for added security *Please note the Marina is only accessible to boat owners. Hiring Colwick Country Park Our waters and open space can be hired for a range of events and is particularly suited to competitive running, triathlons and other open water activities. If you would like to run an event in this park, please visit our Outdoor Event Booking page. Colwick Country Park, the house and parkland can be traced back to before 1362 where the ownership of the hall had passed through a number of families including the infamous Byrons and Musters. The current house dates from the late 18th century although there have been various modifications to the building and the design over the years. Like Colwick Park on FacebookOpens new window Like Parks and Open Spaces on FacebookOpens new window Outdoor Prices 2020 NG4 2DW	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1954
__label__cc	0.64509	0.35491	/ Person - John Phillip John Phillip (1817-1867), Portrait and subject painter Sitter in 11 portraits Artist associated with 5 portraits John Phillip was a Scottish painter. He was a shoemaker's son and was apprenticed to a house painter. At the same time he was taught by a local portrait painter. In 1834 he stowed away on a brig and visited the Royal Academy Schools in London. In 1836 on the strength of a history painting, he was financed by William Ramsay Maule, Lord Panmure, to leave home and attend the Royal Academy Schools. In London he joined a group of young English artists calling themselves The Clique, who met for sketching and mutual criticism. List Thumbnail attributed to John Phillip Early Victorian Portraits catalogue entry by John Phillip watercolour, circa 1850 Regency Portraits catalogue entry Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha by Thomas Oldham Barlow, after John Phillip mixed-method engraving, late 19th century NPG D8097 The House of Commons, 1860 mezzotint, 1863 or after Augustus Leopold Egg mixed method engraving, circa 1865 NPG D42761 Artists and artisans All paintings by this artist on the Art UK website John Phillip in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Princes of Victorian Bohemia: Photographs by David Wilkie Wynfield	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1955
__label__wiki	0.880636	0.880636	College Says Students May Have Sought COVID-19 Infection To Boost Plasma Donor Payout : Coronavirus Updates Brigham Young University-Idaho says it is "deeply troubled" that students may have intentionally tried to contract COVID-19. A nearby plasma center offers $100 for each donation with antibodies. Latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic College Says Students May Have Sought COVID-19 Infection To Boost Plasma Donor Payout October 13, 20204:24 PM ET Administrators at Brigham Young University's campus in southeastern Idaho say they are "deeply troubled" by reports that students may have intentionally tried to contract COVID-19, lured by blood donation centers that are paying a premium for plasma with COVID-19 antibodies. "Students who are determined to have intentionally exposed themselves or others to the virus will be immediately suspended from the university and may be permanently dismissed," the university said in a statement issued Monday. The school condemned the behavior, saying it is "actively seeking evidence of any such conduct among our student body." Possible donation sites for BYU-Idaho students include the Grifols Biomat USA Rexburg location, whose website touts its close proximity to the BYU-Idaho campus in downtown Rexburg. The company's site has a page devoted to survivors of COVID-19 as part of its effort to collect convalescent plasma. "As a special thanks, those who give convalescent plasma will earn $100 per visit," the company says. It also says that for people who have recovered from the disease, "As your body produces more to maintain your immunity, you can potentially donate multiple times." In recent months, the company has been offering $50 to new plasma donors, with progressively higher amounts for people making multiple donations within a month. Another donation center, BioLife Plasma Services in nearby Ammon, pays convalescent plasma donors $200 for each of their first two visits, according to East Idaho News. In late August, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of convalescent plasma from coronavirus survivors as an emergency therapy for people with COVID-19. The agency says that antibody-containing plasma "may be effective in treating COVID-19 and that the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks." According to an online screening service, potential COVID-19 plasma donors must be symptom free for at least 14 days, among other health requirements. Urging students not to contract the viral disease on purpose, BYU-Idaho says any students who are in a desperate situation should seek financial and mental health resources at its Student Well-Being office. "There is never a need to resort to behavior that endangers health or safety in order to make ends meet," the school said. The college, which has some 34,000 students on campus, along with 15,000 online students, recently warned of a potential campus closure, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases on campus and in the surrounding region. The school currently reports 109 active cases among students and 22 among employees.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1956
__label__wiki	0.933748	0.933748	Biden Picks Connecticut Schools Chief Miguel Cardona As Education Secretary By Elissa Nadworny & Cory Turner • Dec 22, 2020 Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona, here in January, is President-elect Joe Biden's intended nominee for education secretary. Devin Leith-Yessian / Record-Journal via AP Originally published on December 23, 2020 7:36 am President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Miguel Cardona, the head of Connecticut's public schools, to be his secretary of education. In a statement Tuesday evening, Biden called Cardona a "lifelong champion of public education." Cardona makes true on an early Biden promise to pick an education secretary who was a teacher: "A teacher. Promise," Biden told the National Education Association, the nation's largest teachers union, back in July 2019. Cardona became the top education official in Connecticut in 2019 after being an assistant superintendent in the school district in Meriden, Conn., which serves nearly 9,000 students. It's the district Cardona grew up and went to school in, and also where he started his career in education as an elementary school teacher. He was a principal there for 10 years and was named the state's principal of the year in 2012. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus put its support behind Cardona in a letter to Biden last week. Cardona's parents are from Puerto Rico and lived in public housing when they moved to Connecticut. Biden has said he plans to establish "the most diverse Cabinet in history." Much of Cardona's recent tenure has focused on reopening the state's schools during the pandemic. According to The Connecticut Mirror, a local newspaper, about one-third of the state's public school students currently are able to attend school in person full time. Like many state and district leaders across the country, Cardona has been balancing demands from teachers unions and parents amid budget constraints. "Yes, we're in a health pandemic, but this is also an education emergency," he told The Mirror in August. "We have to accelerate our efforts because COVID accelerated disparities. We have to really double down and put our heads together to do what's best for kids and for the community. And that includes making sure that health and safety stay at the top of the conversation." This experience is attractive for a Biden administration that faces major challenges in getting America's children back to school amid the pandemic. Nevertheless, Biden has said this will be a main focus: pledging to get the "majority" of schools open in the first 100 days of his administration. Increasing school funding will also be a top goal of the Biden administration. The U.S. Education Department controls only around 10% of the dollars spent on K-12 public education in this country. A lot of that comes through the $16 billion Title I program, which goes to schools serving the most high-poverty students. Biden has proposed tripling that funding. On higher education, he has proposed forgiving student loan debt and making community colleges tuition-free. With those priorities in mind, the next education secretary will inherit a litany of challenges and tight deadlines. Here are five things that could top the next secretary's to-do list: 1. COVID-19 school reopening plans Just as current Secretary Betsy DeVos had little power to push schools into reopening, her successor will also have limited leverage to back Biden as he, too, tries to encourage a return to in-person learning. After all, federal funding for schools flows through Congress. Perhaps the most important role Biden's new education secretary can play is a symbolic one: using the department's bully pulpit — as DeVos did to advocate for school choice — to speak to the needs of the nation's public schools and the more than 50 million children who depend on them. It's worth noting that, the new secretary will help shape — and defend — the Biden administration's first education budget proposal. This may be the first, best opportunity to secure new funding to help schools that have been wracked by pandemic-driven budget cuts, especially in historically underfunded districts where low-income students and students of color have been hit hard and lost months of learning. "The Secretary of Education must use his or her platform to lead a nationwide conversation about education through a racial equity lens," John B. King Jr., DeVos' predecessor, and Marc Morial, head of the National Urban League, wrote in a recent op-ed. "That conversation must center on the needs of students from marginalized communities, clearly illuminate the impacts of the pandemic, and demonstrate how those impacts interact with and exacerbate hundreds of years of systemic racism." Districts are already considering efforts to mitigate learning loss, including extending the school year and hiring tutors. But they'll need help paying for those efforts, and a persuasive champion in the Education Department who can make the case to Congress and the American people. 2. To test or not to test In the spring, as school districts across the country grappled with the challenges of remote learning, DeVos waived the federal requirement that students take the usual, year-end standardized tests. She has so far refused to issue a new waiver for 2021, but the next secretary certainly can. The question is will the next secretary? Or should the official? The issue of testing has created a rift between traditional education allies — with teachers unions generally opposed to testing, and many civil rights groups arguing these tests are necessary to understand who has fallen behind, and how far have they fallen, since schools first closed in March. 3. Pandemic relief for student borrowers Much has been made of whether, or how, the Biden administration would try to erase the debts of millions of student borrowers, but the more pressing question for his education secretary will be whether to extend the current moratorium on repayment for the more than 40 million borrowers with federal student loans. DeVos pushed the deadline to Jan. 31, but it seems likely, with the economy still struggling, that the Biden administration will want to give borrowers at least a few more months of breathing room. The next secretary will also have to grapple with the risks of such an extension, says Clare McCann, who studies higher education policy at New America, a liberal-leaning think tank. "The further you get from people making payments, the harder it's going to be to reengage with those borrowers and to get them back into the habit of making payments and kind of get back in touch with them," McCann says. 4. Restore Obama-era guidance One of the easiest things for an incoming administration to do is to scuttle guidance issued by its predecessor. DeVos used her authority to rescind Obama-era guidance that encouraged school desegregation efforts, allowed students to use facilities consistent with their gender identity and protected students of color from "discriminatory discipline." The discipline guidance threatened schools with a federal investigation if suspension and expulsion rates revealed significant racial disparities. Fatima Goss Graves, head of the National Women's Law Center, said in August that "racist school discipline policies continue to limit the learning opportunities and compromise the safety of Black, Latina and Native girls in this country. Schools — in whatever form they exist in this year, and beyond — should commit to changing these inequities and creating environments that are inclusive and supportive." The incoming secretary could not only reissue this guidance but could also strengthen it and issue new guidance. 5. Relief for defrauded borrowers The rule known as borrower defense presents the next secretary with the policy equivalent of a Rubik's Cube. The decades-old rule was rewritten by the Obama administration in 2016 to help refund borrowers who had been defrauded by for-profit colleges and universities, including Corinthian Colleges and ITT Technical Institute. DeVos considered it too generous and undertook a rigorous rewrite, but that 2019 version was considered so extreme that a bipartisan Congress voted to block it, forcing President Trump to use a rare veto. The next secretary will inherit an unpopular rule that is currently being contested in court but could be difficult to replace quickly as well as a backlog of tens of thousands of borrower claims. Much of that backlog should fall under the previous iterations of the rule and can likely be processed, but the department will also have to ramp up investigations into the many other schools, beyond Corinthian and ITT Technical Institute, that borrowers claim misled them. President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Miguel Cardona to be the next secretary of education. He's currently the head of Connecticut's public schools. If he's confirmed, Cardona will have a lot to do. There is the question of how and when to reopen schools and the question of whether to cancel student loan debt. Here's NPR education reporter Elissa Nadworny. ELISSA NADWORNY, BYLINE: Miguel Cardona started his career as an elementary school teacher in Meriden, Conn. That was a big promise Joe Biden made on the campaign trail - that he would pick an education secretary who was a teacher. JOE BIDEN: It's really important that we have someone who's actually been in a classroom. NADWORNY: That's Biden talking back in 2019 to members of the nation's largest teaching union, the NEA. BIDEN: Educators aren't asked. The classroom teachers aren't asked, what should we be teaching? How should we be teaching? What should we be doing? It is always handed down. NADWORNY: An educator, Cardona certainly is. After teaching, he became a principal for 10 years. He was named Connecticut's principal of the year in 2012. Then he became an assistant superintendent in Meriden, which is just south of Hartford and serves about 9,000 students. Meriden is actually the same district where he grew up and attended public schools. He was born there, lived in public housing. His parents are from Puerto Rico. He's the third Latino candidate Biden's put forward for a Cabinet post. Last year, Cardona told member station WNPR that as a young student, he felt that sometimes his teachers didn't have high expectations for him. MIGUEL CARDONA: There's a thing in Spanish called the ay bendito effect. So I didn't grow up with a lot of material possessions. I was born rich. You know, I have a wonderful family, a great support system. But, you know, we didn't have a lot of means. And oftentimes, you know, when we see students that come into our schools that are dealing with things in their life through poverty, maybe even unintentionally, there are lowered expectations to say, ay bendito - poor thing. You know what? As long as they're behaving and trying their best, they're going to be fine. That's the worst thing we can do, that ay bendito effect. So one of the things that I want to put energy to is ensuring that all kids have high expectations. NADWORNY: Getting schools open is a major priority for the incoming Biden administration. And in the last several months, Cardona has pushed to reopen schools amid the pandemic. Here he is talking to the Connecticut Mirror newspaper in August about his priorities. CARDONA: Provide in-school opportunities as best you can with health and safety as the primary, but also simultaneously, not either/or, plan for a robust distance learning, remote learning process. NADWORNY: If confirmed, Cardona will replace Betsy DeVos, the education secretary during the four years of the Trump administration. She's a big proponent of school choice and often advocated for private and religious schools. Cardona is certainly a rebuke to that, and that makes teachers union leaders happy. RANDI WEINGARTEN: Miguel Cardona is not just a proud product of public schools, he's made strengthening public education and fighting for equity his life's work. NADWORNY: That's Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. School choice advocates say they, too, are open to this selection. Here's Jeanne Allen of the Center for Education Reform. JEANNE ALLEN: Cardona seems to be driven by hard work, respect for education and family, which is a great start. We hope he will also come to embrace fully the notion that such choices for a better life must extend first to the education of our kids. NADWORNY: Cardona's experience is in K-12. What he'll do on higher education issues is still a question mark. And there's a ton to do. For federal student loans, will relief set to expire January 31 be extended? Will some loans be canceled? And then there's the task of reversing the education policy changes made during the Trump administration. Elissa Nadworny, NPR News. 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__label__wiki	0.606607	0.606607	The Ocean Cleanup to produce products from garbage catch plastic Deborah Williams 13 December 2019 (Last Updated December 13th, 2019 11:51) Dutch non-profit organisation The Ocean Cleanup has announced it will make products from plastic caught in its first mission in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The Ocean Cleanup to produce products from garbage catch plastic. Credit: The Ocean Cleanup The Ocean Cleanup founder and CEO Boyan Slat said that the plastic waste will be turned into sustainable products that will be sold to help fund the continuation of the clean-up operations. The Ocean Cleanup has worked with international classification society DNV GL to approve the origin of the future plastic products and verify the plastic that is removed from the ocean. The organisation said that this attempt will be the first time in producing products fully made from plastic taken out of the ocean, with the road ahead for the catch likely to be challenging. The Ocean Cleanup expects to launch the products in September 2020, with details of the product, pricing and quantity also to be included. Supporters can get involved in the project by donating €50 or $50 to gain access to the first product made. The donation will contribute to the removal of more ocean plastic. Slat said: “Welcoming the first catch of plastic on land is the moment we have been looking forward to for years. I believe we can use this trash to turn a problem into a solution by transforming this unique material into a beautiful product. As most people will never go to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, through these products, we aim to give everyone the opportunity to take part in the clean-up.” DNV GL business assurance CEO Luca Crisciotti said: “Building trust through standards and independent verification has been DNV GL’s work and mission for more than 155 years. Our objective has always been to address challenges at hand, contributing to safer and more sustainable outcomes in a transparent way. When purchasing products verified by DNV GL, consumers can fully trust that it is an ocean plastic product and that they are contributing to the solution.” In October this year, the 600m long (2,000ft) floating boom successfully retrieved ocean plastic from the Pacific Ocean for the first time. Ocean plastic continues to be transformed into sustainable packaging The Ocean Cleanup is among the long list of organisations, companies and governments working to remove ocean plastic and transform it into sustainable products. Household consumer goods manufacturer SC Johnson announced a global partnership with Plastic Bank to address the issues of ocean plastic waste and poverty. The partnership includes the development of a 100% social plastic bottle made from material collected by Plastic Bank. The bottle will launch in February 2020 for SC Johnson’s Windex product range. Earlier this year, US-based cannabis packaging solutions provider Sana Packaging also introduced a new line of 100% reclaimed ocean plastic products in partnership with Oceanworks. Last year, investment management firm Circulate Capital announced plans to raise $90m in funding from major CPG and chemical companies to combat ocean plastic across South and Southeast Asia. The companies include: PepsiCo, Procter and Gamble, Dow, Danone, Unilever, and The Coca-Cola Company. India’s Largest Multinational Flexible Packaging Materials and Solution Company Fluid-Bag Container Systems for Handling and Transporting Bulk Liquids Bag-in-Box Packaging Solutions for Beverages	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1969
__label__wiki	0.591463	0.591463	Southern California Edison, Various Projects since 2000 (CA)OPC2019-07-24T10:21:09-08:00 OPC has been a trusted partner to Southern California Edison since 2000. We have managed aggressive acquisition programs which have allowed SCE to install in-house and 3rd party facilities and fiber optic cables in its service areas. OPC has been retained by SCE as an on-call provider acquiring utility easements and crossing permits for various projects. Services have included preparing easements and offer packages, creating acquisition files, and negotiating acquisitions. For the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project, OPC was hired to acquire land rights across approximately 100 parcels. The project was for a 200′ wide electrical transmission easement in the Antelope Valley. Energy developers planned new wind farms in an area of Kern County referred to as the “Tehachapi Wind Resource Area” to help meet the demand for more renewable power. OPC was also contracted by SCE to provide acquisition for the Leatherneck Substation. On an aggressive schedule, OPC acquired 84 easements to support the project that involved an upgrade to the electrical infrastructure at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. This helped provide sufficient power for increased party and training requirements. The new Leatherneck Substation was constructed aboard the Combat Center. OPC has also secured upgraded easement rights and perfected prescriptive rights needed to allow SCE to lease fiber optic lines commercially. We have coordinated the preparation of legal descriptions, plat mats, and other similar documents. Utilizing interactive, problem solving approaches, OPC’s R/W team has developed schedule compression and cost saving strategies. JPA Connector, Capital Southeast Connector Expressway Project (CA) Orange County Transportation Authority, SR-55 Improvement Project (CA) City of Bakersfield/TRIP/Parsons, Centennial Corridor (CA) Riverside County Transportation Commission, SR-91 Corridor Improvement Project (CA) Port of Long Beach, Gerald Desmond Bridge – Design-Build (CA)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1972
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__label__wiki	0.9573	0.9573	Minister attacks Zifa…Dube freaks out DEPUTY Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Tabitha Kanengoni-Malinga is fed up with the Cuthbert Dube-led zifa board which she says “seems not to care about what is going on around them.” As the minister expressed her reservations, zifa president Dube yesterday clearly showed that he is feeling the pinch of the barrage of criticism levelled against him as he dodged answering questions after being cornered by The Sunday Mail crew at his residence. Deputy Minister Kanengoni-Malinga said fifa’s position that governments should not interfere with the running of football had cost the country dearly. “I am personally not happy with the way zifa is running football. We have spoken to them on a number of occasions, I have even invited Mashingaidze to my office several times to register my displeasure but still there is no improvement. “They seem not to care about what is going on around them. We have talent in abundance but if they don’t care about the players’ welfare like they are doing then there is nowhere we are going as a nation. “The other time I was very embarrassed at the Gushungo Cup final where Vice President Mnangagwa was guest of honour when some players who participated at the chan Tournament in January last year said they were yet to receive their moneys. “I think this whole idea where FIFA says governments must not interfere with the running of football has not done us any good,” said the deputy minister. The embattled zifa boss was at loss of words when he was asked to respond to the criticism. “You people (the media) have been blasting me all year round without relenting. What is it that you really want me to do?” retorted Dube, before setting up a later appointment with The Sunday Mail, which, however, never materialised. Dube’s reign, whose highlight has been the continued plummeting of football standards underlined by the Warriors’ failure to qualify for three consecutive African Cup of Nations finals — 2012, 2013 and 2015 — has increasingly come under immense pressure to either steer the football ship to brighter days or step down. The zifa boss has hitherto conveniently retreated into his shell, avoiding the limelight as the game continues to plunge. A crippling debt running into almost six million dollars has been his shield in the face of criticism, but his failure to author a solution to these problems has not aided his cause. Last Friday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the format of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the first qualifying matches scheduled to commence in June. But with the way zifa are going about their business, local football fans, who have had to endure the agony of watching the ongoing afcon finals minus their beloved Warriors at a tournament where even tiny Cape Verde are lining up against the continent’s best, might have to wait a little longer before dreaming of a return to African football relevance. Dube, who of late has appeared to have developed a thick skin to both absorb and repel volleys of criticism from all corners and a call to step down, yesterday in a rare and very brief telephone conversation with The Sunday Mail said he is being crucified. Just recently, the Lifelong Footballers Trust of Zimbabwe, fronted by former zifa board membzer Francis Zimunya and ex-Premier Soccer League CEO Chris Sambo have petitioned the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture to dissolve the Dube-led board. zifa CEO Jonathan Mashingaidze has in turn reportedly dismissed the call as a futile one by a group of people with criminal records, whom he labelled vampires. In the meantime one hopes Dube will soon re-constitute the disbanded Warriors — whatever that means — so that they can compete for a place at the next afcon finals in 2017. Bullish Mozambique bets on natural gas Perm Sec, Kanyekanye feud over ‘missing’ US$20 000 Main News • Sports Nakamba makes Villa’s 25-man squad MARVELOUS NAKAMBA has made the Aston Villa 25-man squad for the English Premiership campaign... JUST IN: Musona arrives WARRIORS skipper Knowledge Musona has arrived in the country for the back-to-back AFCON qualifying... JUST IN: Warriors international Tino Kadewere’s... Sports Reporter Zimbabwe international forward, Tino Kadewere, said his dream came true after... Hamilton reveals drive for F1 legacy beyond records LONDON. — Lewis Hamilton has just become Formula 1’s new record holder for race victories and... Pakistan wary of Zimbabwe LAHORE — Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan has admitted that it would be foolish to... Billiat braces for another milestone Langton Nyakwenda ZIMBABWE international star striker, Khama Billiat, will make his 50th league...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1978
__label__wiki	0.731567	0.731567	Peter Sommer Travels > About the UK > UK Book Suggestions UK Book Suggestions Ancient England Richard Bradley, The Prehistory of Britain and Ireland A readable textbook that covers an immense period – the Neolithic through to the end of the Iron Age – clearly. It makes a good primer. Guy de la Bédoyère, Roman Britain: A New History Guy de la Bédoyère has written extensively on every aspect of Roman Britain for years now. This beautifully illustrated book is an excellent introduction for the general reader; readable without talking down, it’s up-to-date, comprehensive and logical throughout. It’s not going to fit in anyone’s pocket, though. Peter Salway, Roman Britain Older than de la Bédoyère’s book, but larger and with a more narrative bent and somewhat more depth of discussion. Mediaeval England Nicholas Higham, MJ Ryan The Anglo-Saxon World An excellent, detailed recent work taking us from the end of the Roman Empire through to the Conquest. Well-written, handsomely illustrated – a real pleasure to look at – and intelligent. Robin Fleming, Britain after Rome Covering the same period as The Anglo-Saxon World, this is another written account which, while lacking illustrations, broadens the scope to include the Vikings and covers the story of the whole island of Britain. David Carpenter, The struggle for mastery A thorough account of the establishment of the post-Conquest Kingdom of England and its conquests with its neighbours for dominion of the island, and the efforts of its kings to assert their power against powerful nobles in a particularly turbulent period of English history. Original writings Tacitus, The Annals Tacitus, Agricola Bede, The Ecclesiastical History of the English People The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Historical Accounts Mike Pitts, Hengeworld Mike Parker Pearson et al, Stonehenge: Making Sense of a Prehistoric Mystery Mark Gillings & Josuah Pollard, Avebury Joshua Pollard, Neolithic Britain Tim Copeland, Roman Gloucestershire Barry Cunliffe, Roman Bath Discovered David E Johnston, Roman Villas Jim Bradbury, Stephen and Matilda: The Civil War of 1139-53 Marc Morris, A great and terrible king: Edward I and the forging of Britain Philip Rahtz, Glastonbury Jaqueline Riding, Mid-Georgian Britain Geoffrey of Monmouth, The History of the Kings of Britain Sir Thomas Malory, The Death of Arthur UK Tours About the UK About the UK English Food & Drink Geography of England English Folk Traditions UK Suggested Reading "Exploring Wales – Millennia Under the Gaze of Mountains” 2019 was excellent, all around. Highly recommended! I found the sites fascinating, and our expert tour leader, Paul, has an incredible wealth of knowledge of Roman and medieval history. An excellent introduction to the history of Wales, particularly of the Norman era. Some really nice walks and scenery, and the accommodations were great. This was my 3rd Peter Sommers tour and they have all been excellently planned and organized. Bruce Baltar, Alaska USA Bruce Baltar, Alaska USA Exploring Wessex was one of the best holiday tours I've ever been on. From picking me up at the train station to begin the tour, even though my original train was cancelled, to getting me to the airport at the end, Exploring Wessex was extremely well organized. Hotel accommodations were arranged and ready for us, with no hassle whatsoever. The daily site tours were definitely the highlights of the tour. Each day was something new and wonderful. The absolute highlight was being able to explore Stonehenge in the evening. The small tour group allowed us access to places larger group wouldn't be able to go. Meal arrangements were well planned and delicious. I didn't have a bad meal anywhere. Our tour leaders, Paul and Michael, were excellent guides. Their Wessex knowledge was impressive. Michael kept us on schedule, so that we didn't miss out on anything. I highly recommend Exploring Wessex to anyone who is interested in English history or if you are just looking for a wonderful holiday tour. Peter Sommer Travels is the way to go. Alison Morton, California, USA Exploring Wessex: From Neolithic Avebury to Georgian Bath	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1979
__label__cc	0.715949	0.284051	Tech tips Tech tips by activity Rock climbing Recovering quickdraws in an overhang while descending Recovering quickdraws in an overhang while descending It is difficult to clean quickdraws from an overhang. The "cable car technique" allows the climber to conserve energy and avoid doing a pendulum at each draw. The greatest risk of hitting an obstacle comes when approaching the ground. Some solutions for reducing the risks: 1. Descending the route Once the rope is installed in the anchor, the climber connects a quickdraw to his harness and to the belayer's side of the rope. This draw allows him to remain close to the quickdraws he is removing. At each quickdraw, the climber must unclip the bolt end of the quickdraw. There are two techniques: - the climber uses a hold to pull closer to the rock and unclip the quickdraw - using a dynamic movement while holding the carabiner, the climber moves toward the rock and unclips Once the draw is unclipped, the climber will pendulum and so the belayer must be well braced. 2. Approaching the ground The risk of a pendulum is greater when the overhang is bigger. Before removing the last draw, the climber must unclip the "cable car" quickdraw to avoid destabilizing the belayer. At the last quickdraw, the climber must look behind to see that there are no obstacles in the line of the pendulum. When an obstacle is unavoidable and the quickdraw is recoverable from the ground, the climber may be lowered with the last draw left in place. This technique works if the quickdraw is not too high or difficult to access. If the pendulum at the last draw is risky and the bolts are relatively close to one another, the climber can clip into the second-to-last draw. He then unclips the last draw and frees the belayer's rope (draws and "cable car"). The belayer takes up all the slack; the climber grabs onto a hold and unclips his lanyard. Attaching a rope to the harness Forces at work in a real fall Petzl contact Luxembourg	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1980
__label__wiki	0.530131	0.530131	Olympus VH-410 Review December 12, 2012 \| Matt Grayson \| of Use Rating & The Olympus VH-410 is a dinky digital compact camera that features a 5x optical zoom ranging from 26-130mm, a 16 megapixel sensor, Eye-fi card compatibility and a metal body. Most notable is it's "Touch to shoot" feature that enables the photographer to take pictures just by touching the part of the screen they'd like in focus. Priced at around £120, the Olympus VH-410 is available in blue, black, pink and silver. It's really not because of the pink colour coding that we think that the Olympus Stylus VH-410 is perfectly suited to women. The whole design of the camera seems to be appropriated towards them. From the elegant front face to the sleek and glossy back, it's apparent that this isn't a masculine camera. The lens sports a 5x optical zoom which stretches from a respectable 26mm to 130mm in 35mm terms. It sinks fully into the body so that the Olympus VH-410 is completely flat when not in use. This makes it ideal for slipping into a pocket or bag. On the top of the camera, the power button and shutter release are both black plastic and the only thing to differentiate them is the size. It could be difficult to see them in the dark, say on a night out. To incorporate the flush shutter release button, the zoom has been switched from a wrap around style seen on most digital compact cameras to a less used rocker switch. To keep up the stylish design, the back of the Olympus VH-410 has a 3-inch LCD screen that seems to extend itself around the few buttons on the right side of the camera. The only three buttons are to start video recording, which is in the top right corner; playback images taken and access the Main menu. The ring also has two other options. Pressing up will scroll through Information options. That is, it'll show you various options of information on screen. The standard view is a clear screen with the Quick menu options down the right side and a Touch-to-Shoot button to the left. Pressing it once brings up a grid overlay which will help framing and composing photographs. Press it a second time and all information disappears. After that, it scrolls back to the beginning. On the surface, the Olympus VH-410 has the approach of being a camera that is easy to use and nice to look at. At this point in the review, we're inclined to agree. It seems to be ideal for the target audience. While the design has been well thought out, the Olympus VH-410's build quality isn't the highest calibre. The front is shiny – as is the back - and it gives the camera a sexiness that's ideal for the target audience. However, the top plate leaves a lot to be desired for. Well, just the section with the buttons on really. For some reason, Olympus have decided to use a rough plastic on this part which simply feels lacklustre. The buttons are well built, they're firm and responsive. The main element of the marketing campaign for the VH-410 is it's Touch-to-Shoot system. It works well; the screen is sensitive enough to obey commands without being too over zealous. The performance of the screen is great. It's bright and clear although there's a hint of motion blur. With a bright spot, such as a window, the screen does suffer from purple banding. The lithium ion battery is located on the bottom of the camera in a compartment that it shares with the memory card. You can use any format SD card up to SDXC and including Eye-Fi. For the uninitiated, Eye-Fi is a wifi enabled memory card. You can program it to upload your pictures when you enter a wifi enabled hot-spot. Side Front There are two menus available on the VH-410. The most accessible is the Quick menu. It's the one you see sitting down the right side of your screen when taking pictures and is by and large the most used. It allows you to change shooting functions such as the mode, flash options, self-timer, ISO, white-balance, drive modes, resolution and exposure compensation. These will change depending on the shoot mode you select. If you choose Magic (Magic Filters – digital effects), you'll see a small number in a circle. This is to select the type of effect you want to use. You can choose from Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolour, Reflection and Miniature. The Main menu is more involved and makes more definite changes such as a full reset of functions, formatting the card, backing up images, Eye-Fi settings, Pixel mapping, NTSC/PAL and Power save. There's seven pages of menus so it would be exhausting to go through them all. The menu is certainly easy to use though and despite the vast amount of features and options in there, it's surprisingly clear to understand. From a cold start (camera switched off), we managed to get a picture focused and taken in just over 2.5sec. This is perfectly acceptable, there's not a lot of cameras that will go faster than that. Although they are around. The VH-410 has three continuous shooting modes. The standard version will take photos continuously while you hold down the button. This is slower than the others but is also at full resolution and file sizing. In this mode, we managed to get seven pictures in a ten second period. This equates to 0.7fps (frames per second). It took a further four seconds to download the remaining data. Memory Card Slot Battery Compartment There are two burst modes. Hi1 will switch the Olympus VH-410 to a low 3 megapixel resolution in order to increase speed. If speed is more important than image quality then this is the one to use. It took 18 images in the same ten second period which is around 1.8fps. It also downloaded the information and was ready to shoot three seconds later. Hi2 also took 18 images and at first we thought it was a bit of a faux pas putting the same feature in twice. Then we rechecked the times on the stopwatch we used. The 18 images had all been taken in one second. The reason we got a little confused was because it froze the screen while it downloaded and wouldn't reset until we'd removed our finger from the shutter release. Press the blue arrow on the back of the Olympus VH-410 and the screen will start to display all the pictures you've already taken. You can scroll through these using the ring on the back of the camera. The images you're looking at can be made smaller to see more on the screen by toggling the zoom rocker on the top of the camera. Alternatively you can also zoom into a picture to see if it's focused correctly. Playback doesn't have its own menu system like other cameras, but it does have a section within the main menu. In here you can create a slide-show, edit pictures, erase them, designate them for printing, lock them and designate them for uploading through Eye-Fi. In the box, there's the Olympus VH-410, lithium ion battery, wrist strap, charger and USB cable. The booklet is simply a start up guide. The full manual is situated on the CD that comes in the box. There's also an editing suite called Olympus Viewer 2 on the same CD. Next Page Image Quality » Share Tweet Comment	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1982
__label__wiki	0.962997	0.962997	The FUTURE of Flight It’s a bird; it’s a plane, it’s … Dubai’s Jetman. The Crown Prince of Dubai Sheik Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared a video to his Instagram account showing the first autonomous human flight in the city via a vertical takeoff. “A major milestone in the quest to achieve 100% autonomous human flight. Well done boys,” the sheik captioned the post. The video shows Jetman stuntman Vince Reffet, outfitted with a carbon fiber wing powered by four mini jet engines, taking off like Super Man over Jumeirah Beach Residence. The latest mission was the first time the pilots have taken off vertically. Typically, as in the last Jetman mission—over China’s Tianmen Mountains—the Jetmen must jump out of a helicopter before engaging their engines. Within seconds, Reffet reached more than 325 feet and within 30 seconds reached a height of 3,280 feet at an average speed of 130 knots, according to Gulf Today. By the end of the three-minute flight, reaching an altitude of nearly 5,000 feet, Reffet opened a parachute and landed safely back at Skydive Dubai, according to the newspaper. The Jetman Dubai project aims to demonstrate what can be done when technology and nerves of steel combine. The Jetmen, Reffet and Fred Fugen, are currently working with Emirati skydive pro Ahmed Al Shehhi. The project is also supported by Swiss former military pilot Yves Rossy, who invented the carbon-fiber Jetman pack. © 2017 by HT Polo Co. Proudly created with Wix.com Contact Us: info@haitipoloteam.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1989
__label__wiki	0.956249	0.956249	New Appeals Court Ruling Sets Precedent for Nonbinary Oregonians’ Legal Designations by Blair Stenvick • Jul 8, 2020 at 12:06 pm The Oregon Appeals Court affirmed that Jones David Hollister, center, should be allowed to change their legal gender designation to nonbinary on Wednesday. Doug Brown / ACLU OF OREGON A new ruling from the Oregon Appeals Court ensures that nonbinary people across Oregon will be able to secure the correct legal gender designation from their local circuit court. The decision, announced Wednesday morning, reverses a 2019 ruling from Lane County Circuit Court Judge Charles D. Carlson. Carlson had denied a petition from Jones David Hollister, a nonbinary Lane County resident, to change their legal designation to match their gender identity—and thus make them seen as a nonbinary person in the eyes of the law. The Oregon Appeals Court’s decision overturns that denial, and sets a precedent so that other nonbinary Oregonians won’t face the same hurdle when changing their legal gender designations. “I am so thrilled,” Hollister said in a press release from the ACLU of Oregon and Basic Rights Oregon, which filed a legal brief in support of their case. “I'm thrilled for not just myself but for all nonbinary Oregonians. When I saw that the Court of Appeals had reversed the decision to refuse me a nonbinary marker, I honestly cried.” As the Mercury reported last year, Hollister wanted to change their legal designation through the court system so that their identity would have to be recognized by other states and the federal government. Oregonians can change their gender to “X” on their driver’s license without going through a legal process, but Hollister’s lawyers argued that this was only an “administrative change” with unclear broader legal implications. Hollister explained why they were seeking the new legal designation in a press release shared by the ACLU of Oregon last year. “I have spent my life marking an ‘F’ on forms, and it isn’t representative of who I am,” they said. “I am not a female, and I am not a male. I am nonbinary.” Judges in other Oregon counties have granted new legal designations to other nonbinary people in the past. But Carlson denied Hollister’s petition. The judge wrote in his decision that existing Oregon law about gender designation changes didn’t explicitly mention nonbinary people—rather, the law focuses on transgender men and women—so he wasn’t sure if he had the power to grant Hollister’s request. Carlson also encouraged Hollister to appeal the decision, so that the Oregon Appeals Court could “give guidance to the trial courts” moving forward. But Hollister lawyer, Lorena Reynolds, argued that while nonbinary people are not specifically mentioned in Oregon law, the intent of the law clearly covers people who fall outside the gender binary. The Oregon Appeals Court sided with that argument in its decision. “The circuit court erred in concluding that it lacked authority under [Oregon law] to approve petitioner’s application for a legal change of sex from female to nonbinary,” the decision reads. Support The Portland Mercury More than ever, we depend on your support to help fund our coverage. Support local, independent media with a small monthly recurring contribution. Thank you! Kieran Chase, the transgender justice program manager with Basic Rights Oregon, called the Oregon Appeals Court’s decision “an enormous step forward toward a world where nonbinary people are fully recognized by our government” in the press release issued today. Hollister said that while they were “nonbinary long before this case,” the court’s decision important because they now “will have court paperwork confirming my identity.” “They can’t just change the administrative rules and take away my legal status as nonbinary,” Hollister added. “It is legally affirmed”. Subscribe to The Portland Mercury's newsletter Blair Stenvick Blair Stenvick is a news reporter at the Mercury. They cover transportation, criminal justice, health policy, drugs, and a lot of other stuff. The Best Things To Do from Home in Portland This Week: Jan 19-24, 2021 Good Afternoon, News: Trump Leaves Office with 400K Dead In His Wake We're Hiring a Full-Time Email Marketing Specialist! by Mercury Promotions	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line1990
__label__wiki	0.789613	0.789613	Createlt SteamForward Parent to Parent Profile E-Blast Signup Pittsburgh Parent The results are in: Visitors share positive feedback after experiencing Carnegie Science Center with new safety protocols Carnegie Science Center, One month after reopening its doors, Carnegie Science Center is encouraged by the positive feedback visitors are sharing about the museum’s new safety protocols. Out of 193 surveys, 90% of visitors surveyed said the museum’s precautions taken were “just right” and 100% said they were likely to recommend a visit to friends and family. The Science Center features a variety of safe, family-friendly activities for all ages including USS Requin (SS 481) Submarine, the Miniature Railroad & Village®, H2Oh!, and Bricksburgh. Timed tickets are available online for general admission, Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, and The Rangos Giant Cinema. Tickets for Buhl Planetarium laser shows are available at the ticket counter, with Laser Galactic Odyssey showing Sun.–Thurs. at 2:30 pm and Laser Queen showing Fri.–Sat. at 2:30 pm through Aug. 23. Read what visitors are saying about the Science Center experience: What was the most memorable aspect of your visit? “The most memorable aspects were social distancing and protecting from the Coronavirus. It was great to see your staff caring about our well-being.” “I felt safe. I felt all staff were professional, knowledgeable, and focused on a safe and fun visit for myself, my husband, and 6-year-old grandson.” “I really liked all of the hand sanitizer available in different locations. It made me less anxious to touch exhibits!” “It was not crowded, so we got to spend as much time as we wanted at what my kids wanted to do. I also liked how everything was being cleaned so much.” What could we have done to improve your experience? “Staff did an excellent job in welcoming us. We saw cleaning personnel multiple times. No suggested improvements. Thank you!” “All the staff was super friendly and helpful. We noticed staff cleaning while we were there. Less people made it socially-distanced and a very enjoyable experience for us.” “It was all great. The Science Center has done a good job adapting the exhibits to work with the pandemic.” “We had an exceptional time! We felt clean and safe throughout the museum. Plenty of hand sanitizer stations on the walls, easy to identify and use.” How was your experience at the Science Center different because of the pandemic? “The pandemic had no impact on our experience other than the museum was not crowded, which actually was a plus.” “It was a lot less crowded than usual, which was very appreciated.” “It was actually better. My kids were able to do exhibits that are usually very crowded.” “There were a lot less people!! A few things were different (safe movement of foot traffic), but overall it was good for us.” “It was more relaxed because the crowd was less, so the kids felt less possessive of their space.” “It was better because there weren’t that many people there.” You can learn more about our visitor safety measures here. About Carnegie Science Center Carnegie Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to increase science literacy in the region and motivate young people to seek careers in science and technology. One of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the Science Center is Pittsburgh’s premier science exploration destination, reaching more than 700,000 people annually through its hands-on exhibits, camps, classes, and off-site education programs. Accessibility: Features for All Carnegie Science Center welcomes all visitors. We work to assist visitors with disabilities in obtaining reasonable and appropriate accommodations, and in supporting equal access to services, programs, and activities. We welcome visitors in wheelchairs on the deck of our USS Requin (SS 481) submarine. Below-deck visits require full mobility. Hearing assistance devices are available for The Rangos Giant Cinema. Please ask when you buy your ticket. Please note that requests for accommodations should be made at least two weeks prior to your visit. For specific questions about wheelchairs, strollers, or other programmatic or equipment needs, see the ticket counter located on the first floor of the main building or contact the Operations Department at 412.237.1641 or info@carnegiesciencecenter.org. 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Empowering the world's citizens to advance space science and exploration. “Exploration is in our nature.” - Carl Sagan Constantine Tsang • Apr 01, 2014 LPSC 2014: The Curious Case of Active Volcanism on Venus She’s alive! She’s alive! Or is she? A little more than a week ago, at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2014, evidence was presented that Venus was geologically active, not in the recent past, like 100,000 years ago, but right now. Today. As I type. A talk entitled “Bright Transient Spots in Ganiki Chasma, Venus” by Shalygin et al. showed what appeared to be active hotspot volcanism on the surface of Venus, at least that was the conclusion. If this discovery of active volcanism on Venus stands the test of time, it could have big implications for the current heat loss on Venus and its past evolution as an Earth-like planet. Emily Lakdawalla had a great post back in 2010 on why this would be a paradigm shift. So instead, I’ll focus on this particular detection, why it’s so tantalizing yet frustrating, and place it in context of other evidence for active volcanism from Venus Express. This detection of bright transient features on the surface was made by the Venus Monitoring Camera (VMC) onboard ESA’s Venus Express spacecraft. It is the main camera on the spacecraft, capable of observing with a relatively wide field-of-view at four distinct wavelengths. This measurement used the 1 micron filter, which detects the surface in thermal emission. Because we know what the surface looks like from Magellan as a function of altitude, and we know the lapse rate of the atmosphere, which directly affects the temperature of the surface, we can see if any location on the surface shows signs of emitting too much heat, like an erupting volcano or a lava flow. Venus Express has been looking for this telltale sign of activity ever since it entered orbit in April 2006. This detection was made on three dates in 2008: June 22 and 24, and then October 13 over the Ganiki Chasma region. Ganiki Chasma is a branch of rift zones near Atla Regio, a geologically young region on Venus. In June 24, a spot within this region measuring around 200 km in diameter at 198oE and 12oN (labeled "object A" in the image below) was seen to glow at abnormally high temperatures. Unfortunately, the same region was not observed again until 108 days later, by which time the thermal anomaly had subsided away, so we only have these three images to play with. 1 micron thermal flux of the surface from VMC “Object A” is this bright transient hotspot. From Shalygin et al. (2014, LPSC) First, it’s always incredible to me that a 1-micron photon, emitted at the surface, is able to make its way to space without being completely absorbed or scattered into incoherent oblivion, a remarkable feat given the dense carbon dioxide atmosphere and the global cloud cover. Not all of the thermal emission that we see at 1 micron comes from the surface; 4% is from the atmosphere. And therein lies one of the frustrating issues with this detection. VMC does not have the capability to remove contributions from the overlying clouds: we’re never quite sure what exactly we’re seeing. Is it real changes on the surface, or just the overlying clouds messing with us? Another instrument on Venus Express is the Visible and Infrared Thermal Imaging Spectrometer (VIRTIS). VIRTIS is for Venus Express what VIMS is for Cassini or NIMS was on Galileo. It's an imaging spectrometer: it takes images, and each pixel in each image contains a spectrum. For VIRTIS, that spectrum covers from 0.3 to 5.1 microns. Across the near-infrared range, there are “window” regions where thermal emissions are not blocked by the atmosphere so are able to “leak out” into space. One of those is this 1 micron window. But there are others. These other windows are a combination of surface thermal emission, cloud emissions or a bit of both. We can actually remove the effects of the overlying clouds by looking at these other thermal emissions that are only modulated by cloud features to estimate the contribution to the 1 micron window that is due to clouds alone. This does a pretty good job of removing clouds from the images. This was the method used by a previous set of works (also outlined in Emily’s 2010 blog linked above) to deduce that Imdr, Themis, and Dione Regiones had high near-infrared emissivities, implying little weathering, a relatively young age for that region, and therefore geologically recent activity. And that’s certainly one way of showing recent activity, geologically speaking. This detection by VMC is more direct in terms of trying to find active, present-day volcanism on Venus. It’s much more akin to looking at hotspots on Io. But as I’ve already said, VMC does not have the channels to remove clouds, so it begs the question, could it be clouds we’re seeing? Maybe. But from the June 22 observation, two days before the large thermal anomaly, you see the region about 2 degrees northwest and southeast of “Region A” has a similar structure to the June 24 observations, implying that “Region A” is indicative of surface features, as clouds would change the shape and intensity of features to such an extent that they don’t look the same. So perhaps it is a bright, glowing hotspot. And another thing to consider is the effect of atmospheric Raleigh scattering. Venus' thick carbon dioxide atmosphere is very effective at scattering light. Although a 1-micron photon does not get completely absorbed, it does get scattered a lot. Studies show that from orbit, and in fact at most altitudes, the spreading effect due to Raleigh scattering is around 50 to 100 kilometers. So imaging Venus at 1 micron will always give you a blurred image near these resolutions, no matter how fancy your camera is. The fact that this bright 200-kilometer wide feature is bigger than the blurring effect means it’s at least plausible this is a real detection. So it’s the surface we’re seeing change intensity. Huzzah, volcanism! Well...maybe not. One of the problems is really not the bright feature itself, but everything around it. Notice throughout the three images in general, there’s a lot of variations in shapes and intensities. Remember that I said the 1-micron thermal emission should reflect surface topography and altitude. If this is so, images from one frame to the next, in this case separated by at least two days, should not look different from each other. But they do in these VMC images. Apart from around “Region A”, the changes are quite marked from day to day, which leads me to think these fluctuations are a noise issue. On VIRTIS, they are able to do repeat pass summing of the same locations, increasing the signal-to-noise ratio. Here, we don’t have that luxury. By eyeball, the bright transient feature has a signal-to-noise ratio of about 5. Not the best when you only have one image with which to make this huge supposition. They don’t have any images immediately after the June 24 detection to see how the brightness decays with time, only one 108 days later. To add insult to injury, this figure from the talk shows the location on the surface that correlates to the thermal images. Again, the thermal map should look like the altitude map from Magellan. High and red locations in altitude should correspond to blue and cold components in the thermal map. And it’s not convincing that they do. So a combination of the instrument noise and the effects of the clouds significantly complicates the interpretation of these images. The region of interest (left) The region of interest from Magellan altitude data, red indicating high altitudes, blue at low altitude (right) Magellan radar albedo map. From Shalygin et al. (2014, LPSC) How about the other instruments, like VIRTIS? Surely we can go and see if this region was active on or around these dates? Nope. Frustratingly, this region is in the northern hemisphere of Venus. The highly elliptical orbit of Venus Express was set up so that we could linger in the southern hemisphere for as long as possible during a given orbit, a consequence of wanting to stare at the polar vortices and the cloud motions for an extended period of time. Because of this, the spacecraft moves very quickly over the northern hemisphere as it rushes up towards pericenter, smearing VIRTIS images and making them almost useless. SPICAV, an ultraviolet and near-infrared spectrometer, might have the capability to observe during these phases of the orbit, but its near-infrared channels don’t reach down to the 1 micron band. And, we can’t do many more follow-on VMC observations either. Venus Express has almost no fuel left. It needs fuel to stay in Venus orbit: being much closer to the Sun and its strong gravitational pull, Venus Express actively manages its orbit more than its sister spacecraft Mars Express, which is why Venus Express will not outlive her kin. In mid-May 2014, Venus Express will cease regular scientific observations and begin to “walk in” the orbit to prepare for aerobraking with the Venus atmosphere, which will happen a month after the end of nominal science. Any time after July, all bets are off as to when the mission will end (a topic for a future blog). One final thing and a slight digression. On Earth and at Io, volcanic eruptions release gases as part of its plumes; carbon dioxide, water vapor, sulfur dioxide. We can’t detect carbon dioxide on Venus, because the whole atmosphere is made up of it, but we may be able to detect the other two species. In fact VIRTIS and SPICAV can do these measurements to some degree. Last year, a study of sulfur dioxide in the Venus atmosphere from Venus Express revealed a massive rise in its concentration near the beginning of its mission, which decayed away over the next few years. A similar effect was seen by Pioneer Venus spacecraft in the 1980’s. One of the suggestions made then and again in this new study is that this could be caused by buoyant plumes of volcanic gases released by some eruption on the surface. Tantalizing! Coupled with this new potential hotspot on the surface and you might think it’s a done deal for an active Venus. Well, again, it’s never that easy. These detections of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere are made at the cloud tops, which are highly affected by vertical mixing, bringing already sulfur-dioxide-rich air from below up to the top to be seen. In essence, we could instead be seeing stochastic variations of the atmosphere and not enhancements due to volcanism. Sulfur dioxide at the Venus cloud tops Sulfur dioxide at the Venus cloud tops from SPICAV on Venus Express as a function of time. ESA / adapted from <a href="http://www.nature.com/ngeo/journal/v6/n1/full/ngeo1650.html">Marcq et al. (2013)</a> So we’re left with more questions than answers. For me personally, it comes down to this: We can’t perfectly remove the effects of the clouds in these VMC observations of the bright transient features, so there’s always doubt as to what we’re seeing, and the fact that the other instruments on Venus Express are incapable of observing at this location means we only have this one piece of evidence which can’t be repeated or tested like good science mandates. So I’m still to be convinced. Don’t get me wrong. I want this to be right. I want there to be active volcanism on Venus, a third place in our Solar System, outside the Earth and Io, to have active volcanism. But there are too many ifs and buts for me to ignore. Carl Sagan said: “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence”. The claim that Venus is geologically active now and releasing its heat in the form of hotspot volcanism certainly qualifies as an extraordinary claim. I leave it up to you to decide if this data qualifies as the extraordinary evidence we so desperately want it to be. After all, if active volcanism is at work on Venus, what more do we need for NASA to send the next mission to Venus to study this enigmatic planet. Can anyone say “Discovery Mission?” 2014 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Coverage LPSC 2014 Conference Website It's that time of year again: Happy LPSC deadline day, and happy haiku Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2014 preview LPSC 2014: Plate tectonics on another world: Europa LPSC 2014: Water on...Vesta? 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__label__wiki	0.72915	0.72915	Which iPhone? Top Android phones Top budget phones Which mid-range phone? OnePlus phone reviews OnePlus One review Mike Lowe, Reviews editor · 7 July 2014 · Review An assessment or critique of a service, product, or creative endeavour such as art, literature or a performance. 1/1 Pocket-lint 5 stars - Pocket-lint editors choice Price when reviewed TBC Good screen Loads of power on tap Ample battery life No microSD 4G doesn't work on all UK networks Pain to buy one Size won't suit all (Pocket-lint) - At times the mobile market seems like a stalemate between the big players. Every year we see Apple, Samsung, HTC and LG battle it out to make the best, most popular phone of the year - it's like clockwork. But now the OnePlus One is here to shake things up. It's probably a name you've not heard of before, but it's worth taking note. The OnePlus One offers a similar experience as you would get from high-end phones like the Samsung Galaxy S5, but with a major difference: its price. Instead of paying £500, the One only demands £230 of your cash. Less than half price, if you like, but with many major features on board. Is the OnePlus One simply too good to be true? We've been living with one in the UK to see how it fares. Just because it's affordable doesn't impact the One's design and quality though. It doesn't feel cheap, thanks to a solid build - the kind you generally only get with phones where the backs don't pop off. Although the One's rear does open for battery access, unlike the LG G3's pop-it-with-a-finger design, you'll need a tool for it. How to repair your corrupt video and get it ready to upload with Stellar (promo) The trend for large phones continues too, with the One donning a large 5.5-inch screen. This makes it a good deal larger than the Samsung Galaxy S5, and the 153 x 76mm face dimensions make it a bit bigger than the LG G3 - a phone that has the same screen proportions - and bigger still than the Sony Xperia Z2. It's a whopper. READ: Sony Xperia Z2 review We've seen large phones before, with the 5.9-inch Oppo N1 springing to mind. No surprise, really, as OnePlus is owned by the same parent company, based in China, where big is the current beautiful (ignoring the iPhone craze). This physical size does mean the One teeters on the edge of being a bit too large. This will be a preference thing, of course, and it's something that we got used to over a week of use - but at first we found it just a bit uncomfortable in the hand. If you're used to a smaller phone then first few days will just feel like thumb Pilates; stick with it and it'll pay off. The feel of the phone is also unusual in another sense: the back-plate is plastic, but has this roughened soft-touch texture. Like a cat's tongue. "Soft" and "rough" aren't adjectives we use next to each other often, but here it offers ample grip that's necessary for the scale - even if it's a finish unlike the smooth plastic we're used to. Colour options are limited to white or black, both of which don a silver-colour plastic trim around the edge. There are either 16GB or 64GB internal storage options available only, so choose carefully, because no microSD slot means there's no way to add more memory. The 64GB model is £40 more, at £269. If, that is, you can get hold of one. OnePlus is in demand and, in the UK at least, there's a backing/lottery/participation method to purchase. It's not as simple as popping into a shop to get one. We've already compared the OnePlus One to the LG G3, but although the 5.5-inch panel is the same size, it's not the same Quad HD resolution. But OnePlus hasn't failed to deliver the necessary resolution: the One's 1920 x 1080 resolution IPS panel is big, sharp and offers the decent colour accuracy we look for in a higher-end screen. Success is the word. READ: LG G3 review Having such a large screen at your fingertips makes it perfect for browsing, with enough space to display full desktop versions of websites without seeming squashed. However, OnePlus has tuned the display so it's quite warm, giving a slight yellow cast to whites. Whether you'll notice this will probably depend on what your last phone was like - most are slightly cold or slightly warm, rarely bang on, but some offer user-based adjustment. It's an LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon) LCD panel too, geekoid fans, which is partly how the OnePlus One manages to last for so long on a single battery charge - it's a relatively recent power-saving manufacturing technique. We found that the 3100mAh battery of the One provides at least a day and a half's use, which can stretch to a full two days with light use. You don't get the extreme power saving modes seen in phones like the Galaxy S5, but hey, with the £200-odd you saved by buying a OnePlus One you could buy yourself an emergency external battery. Or twelve. READ: Samsung Galaxy S5 review The speed and immediacy of the OnePlus One is impressive. You wouldn't really expect any less, though, considering the OnePlus One's specs. It has a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapragon 801 processor with 3GB of RAM. That means it's on par with the very best Android phones available right now. Talk about driving down the cost. It's only the camera app that takes a second or two to fire up, everything else runs silky smooth. But that's because the camera is initialising hardware as well as software. READ: Best smartphones 2014 That big screen and great CPU/GPU combination also makes the OnePlus a fantastic little gaming device. The resolution is supported by the major games, so the full Android store is available to download your favourites. Having such a popular Qualcomm chipset on board means you get the same flashy graphics as other top phones - less popular processors often miss out on some visual effects even if they are powerful. However the OnePlus One isn't an Android phone in the traditional sense - instead it runs CyanogenMod. This operating system is based around Android 4.4.2, but is open source and dressed up a little differently. We've already mentioned Oppo, the other brand that puts out CyanogenMod phones, but with the OnePlus One it's on board from day dot, so you needn't worry about installs or modifications out of the box. READ: Oppo N1 review As CyanogenMod is made by an independent group of coders rather than a great big multinational company there are a few little bugs here and there. But the worst we experienced were nothing more than little visual glitches. We found it stable to use with all manner of apps. Fire up the OnePlus One and choose not to use the custom OnePlus skin the phone offers at boot-up and CyanogenMod looks an awful lot like the Nexus 5. Which raises the question: just how is it different from standard Android? For the most part CyanogenMod feels like Android 4.4 with a few quirks here and there. There's no clutter, no nonsense, no bloatware or hoops to jump through. The option to arrange icons and widgets for layout is welcome, but we were happy to just stick with standard icon sizes, sometimes stacking multiple apps into single icon containers. CyanogenMod does also provide features and customisation you don't get with the bog-standard version of Android. Themes get top billing, for example, with a themes browser app that allows you get a quick look at the various ways you can re-skin the phone interface. These themes fiddle with your wallpaper, lock screen, app icons and even notification sounds. They're downloaded as apps from Google Play, but the separate themes app makes applying and checking them out simple. If you're not a real Android nerd, you can more-or-less leave CyanogenMod's customisations at that. But if you want to dig a little deeper, there are plenty of other goodies to be found. You can, for example, associate extra actions for long presses and double taps on the soft keys. Want a double tap on the menu button to fire-up the camera? No problem. You can change the system font if you like. You can even blacklist your old university mate who keeps on drunk-calling at 3am. Some similar features are available on other manufacturers' Android re-skins or as third-party apps. Ultimately the message is this: with the OnePlus One you still get the flavour of vanilla Android, just under a different guise. The OnePlus One's 13-megapixel camera doesn't quite level-peg it with the £500 giants in the same way, but it's pretty good considering the price point. It uses the fourth-gen IMX214 Sony sensor, as do a load of other manufacturers, and while photos aren't afraid of embracing a touch of grain even in daylight, there's still ample detail in photos. That image noise increases in low-light conditions, and as there's no optical stabilisation, image quality in low-light is somewhat limited if you don't use the flash. But we kept reminding ourselves that it's a £230 phone. And in the balance of things it's a good performer. The OnePlus tended to over- or under-expose shots a little, but there's always the HDR mode to combat that. This energises your photos, considerably ramping-up shadow detail. Perhaps too much as shots don't look lifelike. The front camera is much better than many we've used - with a 5MP sensor it'll render every line and wrinkle more accurately than 2-megapixel rivals. Whether that's a good thing or not is up to you, but in today's selfie-crazed world it makes sense. Video skills are also pretty impressive. You can refocus during capture and the top resolution outdoes the 1080p panel by offering 4K resolution (3840 x 2160). If you're going to get anywhere near 4K, make sure you go for the 64GB version as it eats through space like one of those inexplicably skinny professional hotdog eaters. So what's the catch? There's only one real issue to contend with: not all the 4G bands used in the UK are supported by the OnePlus One. And it means you won't get 4G on most of the networks here - not from O2, Vodafone, or the little networks that use O2's 4G space, such as GiffGaff. Only EE gets away with perfect 4G with the OnePlus, so that's a consideration in itself if you're already tied in to a contract. The call volume is also emitted rather low, but as this is apparently a CyanogenMod software bug, we'll just about let OnePlus off for now. It is £230 after all. All in all the OnePlus One is an amazing device for the price. There are a few little issues, but nothing that should stop 99 per cent of people from buying one. It's just a pity actually obtaining one is such a pain - but that almost makes it a more alluring device. If you're a 4G hound and want the fastest connectivity then your options are limited in the UK. But as 3G is no problem, and based on relatively hit and miss 4G coverage at present, we don't think that's a deal breaker by any means. OnePlus hasn't just rocked the boat with the One, it's good enough to see some competitors fly from its wake and crash into the rocks. If the One retailed for £450 with a more recognisable brand name stamped onto its rear then it would be snapped up from the shelves. Writing by Mike Lowe. 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Simon and Jude Church Terezín Memorial The National Theatre in Prague The New Stage - Laterna magika Vltava river in Prague Vyšehrad Home / January 22, 2021 \| 19:00 (Fri) - Le nozze di Figaro January22 2021 (Fri) Opera by W. A. Mozart Estates Theatre - Prague Opera Tickets \| Opera and Ballet 195 minutes \| Available January 22, 2021 \| 19:00 (Fri) Estates Theatre - Prague Opera Tickets The opera Le Nozze di Figaro was staged in the Estates Theatre already in 1787 and conducted by Mozart himself In Italian original version and Czech and English surtitles Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart personally conducted performances of his operas at the Estate Theatre in Prague, which has been operating to the very present. On the theatre´s stage Mozart’s music has been played ever since 1783, when it presented the opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail. In the wake of the resounding success with which his Le nozze di Figaro met in Prague three years later, the composer paid his first visit to the city in January 1787 so as to give the world premiere of his Symphony No. 38 in D major and to conduct a production of an opera, which earned the audience’s immense enthusiasm and resulted in his being commissioned to create another opera. Along with Mozart’s inspired music, Beaumarchais’s brilliant play, which served as the basis for Lorenzo da Ponte’s no less fabulous libretto, featuring splendidly portrayed characters, replete with entanglements, disguises and humorous situations, is the reason why Le nozze di Figaro has never ceased to enchant audiences and performers alike. Soloists of the National Theatre Opera The National Theatre Chorus and Orchestra The price includes service fee of 3,7 € (100,- CZK) Printed tickets required. One 20-minute intermission The program may be subject to change. Purchased tickets cannot be returned or exchanged. No discounts are provided. Theatre is a cultural institution. Please respect the common principles of appropriate behaviour and clothing. More opera and ballet in Prague Ovocný trh 1, Praha 1 Winter heating: Venue photo gallery The Estates Theatre is one of the most beautiful historical theatre buildings in Europe. The Estates Theatre is deeply linked with the name of W. A. Mozart. Besides other of his works, it was the venue of world premieres of two Mozart operas: Don Giovanni (on 29 October 1787 – conducted by the composer himself) and La clemenza di Tito (1791, to mark the coronation of Leopold II). Enjoy the festive atmosphere of this beautiful theatre in which W. A. Mozart received enthusiastic ovations after conducting his operas. The Estates Theatre is in operation continuously since 1783. It was built by enlightened and patriotically minded Count Nostitz Rieneck, who thus aimed to enhance the cultural life of Prague inhabitans. His idea, that a generally accessible theatre is a moral institution demonstrating the cultural level of the nation, was in compliance with the spirit of the late 18th century, the Age of Enlightenment, and the project of theatre was extremely important for Prague of that time. Although presenting plays in German language at first, the theatre soon started staging also Czech plays. In 1798 the Theatre was bought by the Czech Estates, hence its today´s name. The Estates Theatre is inseparably linked with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The composer has visited Prague couple of times to compose and give concerts here, and in 1787 he presented his opera The Marriage of Figaro in the Estates Theatre. Under the impression of its enthusiastic reception Mozart composed the Don Giovanni opera for Prague, and personally conducted its world premiere in the Estates Theatre. The opera was an immense success and that is how Don Giovanni and the Estates Theatre have entered the history... The Estates Theatre was one of the locations in the famous film Amadeus by Miloš Forman. Although the name of Mozart shines the most brightly in the history of the theatre, the Estates Theatre allured many other distinct artists of Europe-wide significance. Carl Maria von Weber was a musical director of the Theatre; the violin virtuoso Niccolo Paganini gave a concert here; Arthur Rubinstein, Carl Goldmark and Gustav Mahler conducted at the theatre. Other famous personalities are i.e. the actors W. A. Iffland, F. Raimund, J. N. Nestroy, W. Scholze, I. Aldrige and many others. The Estates Theatre was extremely important for the Czech theatre. From the pioneers such as the Thám brothers, to V. K. Klicpera, J. K. Tyl, J. J. Kollár, etc., the generations of leading creators and artists presented their plays here. The first Czech modern opera, Škroup’s The Tinker, was presented here in 1826. The play Fidlovačka by J. K. Tyl and F. Škroup, premiered here, includes the song “Kde domov můj” (Where is My Home), which would later become the Czech national anthem. In the Estates Theatre you can see opera, drama and ballet performances. Accessibility by public transport: metro A ( green line) or B (yellow line) - Můstek station Nearest car parking: Millenium Plaza, V Celnici 10, Prague 1, or Palladium or Kotva shopping malls on Náměstí Republiky Gilles Scokart \| February 26, 2020 \| 15:49 (Wed) Margaret Winfield \| February 26, 2020 \| 13:51 (Wed) A lovely performance of Mozart's Marriage of Figaro: very good singers, good orchestra and a production that enhanced the music. Gabriel Casalanguida \| February 02, 2020 \| 21:34 (Sun) Please note that the Euro exchange rate is only indicative. You will be billed in Czech korunas. TICKETS WERE ADDED TO CART Please have your credit card and personal information ready for payment to avoid expiration of the order time. You have 10 minutes to finalize your order and proceed to payment. When this time runs out, your reservation is cancelled. If you have selected a discounted ticket price (student / senior), you may be asked at the venue entrance to present your ID or any other document proving that you are entitled to obtain the discount. Select more tickets Proceed to checkout L’amour des trois oranges Opera by Sergei Prokofiev January 20, 2021 \| 19:00 (Wed) The National Theatre in Prague Katya Kabanova Opera by Leoš Janáček January 21, 2021 \| 19:00 (Thu) Opera by Giuseppe Verdi Prague State Opera Jakobín Opera by Antonín Dvořák January 23, 2021 \| 17:00 (Sat) Opera by Giacomo Puccini January 24, 2021 \| 15:00 (Sun) Opera by Gioacchino Rossini Mozart's Birthday Opera concert Promoter Login How to buy tickets? 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__label__wiki	0.785779	0.785779	Buddy Valastro Made a Legendary Cake for the Hospital Staff Who Saved His Injured Hand The Cake Boss is back in action! By Kayla Blanton In September, Buddy Valastro gruesomely pinned his hand in his at-home bowling machine. He feared his cake decorating days were over. After multiple surgeries and physical therapy, the Cake Boss star delivered a fully decked out cake to the doctors who helped him recover so quickly. “I could never thank them enough for all they have done to help me on this journey to a full recovery,” he wrote on Instagram. In September, when Buddy Valastro gruesomely pinned his hand in his at-home bowling machine, he feared his cake decorating days were over. Only four months later, he’s already defying the odds. After going through multiple surgeries and ongoing physical therapy, the Cake Boss legend delivered a fully decked out cake to the doctors who helped him recover so quickly—a towering replica of their hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, atop a rotunda of scrubs and medical accessories. Valastro shared photos of the masterpiece to Instagram. “Check out the super special cake I made for Dr. Michelle Carlson, the nurses, and staff at @hspecialsurgery as a token of my immense appreciation!” he captioned the post. “It replicates the main hospital there in #NYC. I could never thank them enough for all they have done to help me on this journey to a full recovery.” Fans and followers were elated to see the legendary baker doing what he loves again. “Cannot believe all you went through. Hope your recovery continues!” one commented. “I’m very glad they were able to save your hand. The world can’t do without the cake boss in action,” another added. On Dec. 23, fans experienced Valastro’s accident and its aftermath in a TLC special called Buddy Valastro: Road to Recovery. It even featured security footage from the day of the incident in which Valastro’s brother-in-law Joey Faugno, a licensed EMT, rushed to the scene to free his fully impaled, dominant right hand from the bowling pinsetter using a saw. Valastro’s son, Buddy Jr., showed the cameras where it all went down, noting the blood that remained on the bowling pins. Valastro was resetting them when the injury occurred. “I’ve reset it a hundred times,” he told People. “I guess I looked away, and then my hand got pinned. The metal barb pushed right through the middle of my ring finger and my middle finger.” In an interview with Today, he said, “I thought I was gonna faint.” To see Valastro go down so quickly was definitely scary for his loved ones, but they rallied around him from the start, faithful that he would fully recover. In October, he was already practicing icing cakes with his non-dominant hand. But it’s safe to say it may be a while before he returns to the back of his bowling alley. Richard Schiff Shares COVID-19 Health Update Hospital Discharge Danger Made with Whole Grains Todd Chrisley Is Hospitalized Due to COVID-19	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2004
__label__cc	0.744623	0.255377	* GM crops * Agriculture * Tokyo Biotech Crops Continue to Help Meet the Challenges of Increased Population and Climate Change Seventy Countries Adopted Biotech Crops to Provide Solutions to Hunger, Malnutrition, and Climate Change By: ISAAA TOKYO, Japan - Aug. 22, 2019 - PRLog -- A total of 70 countries adopted biotech crops through cultivation and importation in 2018, the 23rd year of continuous biotech crop adoption, according to the Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2018 (ISAAA Brief 54) released by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) today. Twenty-six countries (21 developing and 5 industrialized countries) planted 191.7 million hectares of biotech crops, which added 1.9 million hectares to the record of plantings in 2017. In 2018, it was reported in the United Nation's State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World that hunger is growing year after year for three consecutive years, and at the levels equivalent to the records a decade ago. Biotech crops, developed with improved traits such as increased yield, more resistance to pests, improved nutrition, among others, are undeniably necessary to address these global challenges affecting the lives of so many families globally. "GM technology has contributed to all facets of food security. By increasing yields and reducing losses, it contributed to food availability for more families. By enabling farmers to improve their processes and join the modern supply chain, it improved physical access to food. Through raising farmer and rural incomes, it improved economic access to food. Through rigorous standards of food safety and hygiene programs, it contributed to better food utilization," said Dr. Paul S. Teng, ISAAA Board Chair. Biotech crop plantings have increased ~113-fold since 1996, with an accumulated area of 2.5 billion hectares, showing that biotechnology is the fastest adopted crop technology in the world. In countries with long years of high adoption, particularly the USA, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, and India, adoption rates of major crops are at levels close to 100%, indicating that farmers favor this crop technology over the conventional varieties. More farmers' and consumers' needs, more diverse biotech crops with various traits became available in the market in 2018. With the continuously increasing adoption of biotech crops worldwide, farmers are at the forefront of reaping numerous benefits. Rosalie Ellasus, a farmer from Pangasinan, Philippines, said that she adopted Bt maize because she gained more yield with less production cost, compared to conventional maize varieties. "There was not even a trace of pests considering that we did not apply insecticide. Furthermore, we no longer need to visit our maize field every day and this gives us peace of mind," Ellasus added. The Executive Summary is downloadable for free from the ISAAA website. To purchase a copy of full Brief 54 (print or electronic), send an e-mail to publications@isaaa.org. Kristine Grace N. Tome *@isaaa.org : *@isaaa.org : GM crops : Agriculture : Tokyo - Tokyo - Japan : Reports ISAAA News ISAAA Launches 3rd Asian Short Course on Agri-biotech, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication ISAAA Holds Webinar on Global Impact of GM Crops Tackling the menace of Fall Armyworm to bolster farmers' income in India Biotech/GM Crops Surge to a New Peak of 185.1 Million Hectares in 2016 Biotech/GM Crops Planted on Two Billion Hectares from 1996 to 2015	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2007
__label__cc	0.680846	0.319154	All posts in " Bell " By Dave Forde / January 15, 2021 Corby Fine has been appointed Vice President, Digital Marketing and Sales at Bell where he will be responsible for championing the Bell.ca digital user experience t TekSavvy Campaign Takes A Shot At Bell And Rogers, “Pay Less To Connect” Do you hate the high wireless prices that Bell and Rogers charge you and other Canadians? TekSavvy Solutions [TCO] has launched a new campaign that urged Canadians to rally b Disney’s Streaming Service Gets Official Name, Enters Canada In 2020, Live Preview Site As part of Igner’s announcement he released the name of the new streaming service – Disney+, which now has a splash page set up. The service will go live late 2019 which means it will not start streaming in Canada until 2020. Most Popular Canadian Ad Stories For Week Ending December 15, 2017 By Dave Forde / December 18, 2017 Here is our roundup of the most popular advertising and marketing stories that you read on Profectio for the week ending December 15, 2017. Disney-Fox $52B Acquisition Brings More Competition To Bell, Rogers And TELUS Disney has confirmed its acquisition of the 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets for $52.4 billion this morning. Top Canadian Ad Stories For Week Ending August 11, 2017 Here is our roundup of the most popular advertising and marketing stories that you read on Profectio for the week ending August 11, 2017. BELL, Corus, Rogers, Watch Your Revenue As Facebook Is Streaming With over 8.5 users in Canada Facebook has announced its latest product offering called Watch Netflix Continues To Dominate, But Are shomi Or CraveTV Catching Up [Report] By Dave Forde / September 24, 2015 Broadband and network solutions provider Sandvine released its report on global Internet usage trends today, with data collected as part of the company’s Global Internet Phenomena Program. Netflix continues to be the leading application in Canada accounting for over 34% of video downstream traffic in the peak evening hours. Just four years ago, Netflix accounted for only 13.5% of […] What If….Google Became A Canadian Wireless Provider Fact – Google has its hands in EVERY internet-enabled opportunity today and tomorrow, from browsers, laptops, smart phones, Google Glass to self-driving cars. Fact – Google has been quite successful at cracking the advertising code where they can provide a service and monetize the user base and while making that service free (or in some […] Rogers & Shaw Media Take On Netflix In New Streaming Service It is no secret that Netflix has changed the way we consume movie and television content, they ma not have invented video-on-demand (VOD), but certainly have created a game changing product. Bell, TELUS, Rogers and Shaw Media have each taken a crack at their own service, but today two of these telecommunications companies have decided to join […]	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2008
__label__wiki	0.625842	0.625842	Pro Tools: PT100 Fundamentals Overview of PT100 PT100 Online Course Pro Tools: Live Online Instructor-Led PT101, PT110 Beginner/Intermediate PT201, PT210 Advanced Operator Pro Tools Certification Pro Tools Hands-On Training Live Online Instructor-Led In Class Pro Tools Training Pro Tools Courses Pro Tools: PT 101 Mixing / Production Pro-Audio Consulting & Technical Services Help / Blog Pro Tools Blog Pro Tools Tips, Tricks & Help Company News / Press Releases Free ProTools Video Tutorials All Promedia Training Free Videos Pro Tools Training Tutorials Up Close Interviews Promedia Classroom Videos Promedia Blog New Features: Avid Pro Tools 11 Mihai Boloni So what’s new in Avid Pro Tools 11? Will your older equipment be compatible? With the host of new features being introduced, this is a historical change to Pro Tools and not just another upgrade. If you really look at what has transpired over the past 15+ years, we should be calling it Pro Tools, The Next Generation containing the most revolutionary change to Pro Tools, ever History of Pro Tools with DAE In order to truly understand where we are going, we first must take a look at our past. While Pro Tools, or it’s earlier cousin Sound Tools have been around since 1989, the true watershed moment came with Pro Tools III systems in 1994. These systems utilized a technology known as TDM, Time Division Multiplexing, essentially a telephone network, to provide dedicated power when working with audio. Every incarnation of Pro Tools after this, whether it was Pro Tools\|24, Mix, or HD utilized the same basic TDM technology. Over the years there were revisions to the software and the cards, most notably the introduction of TDM II with the HD systems in 2002. However, the fundamental technology remained unchanged right up to Pro Tools 10. In my studio I am currently running the same HD cards I had 10 years ago running version 5 software. The only thing that changed has been the software. With every version of Pro Tools released up until now, the only true differences have been feature driven, not in the language and technology of the core engine. Think of it this way, Pro Tools 10 is just a more capable version of Pro Tools 5. Both operate on the same engine and utilize the same TDM language, as well as access and distribute media in identical ways. This engine, known as the DAE (Digidesign Audio Engine) has worked in the background the entire time, keeping your audio dreams afloat. Over the years the software engineers have done a masterful job of refining the architecture and bringing new feature to life. While this tried-and-true technology is very capable of doing a good job, it has many features it can never perform due to its age. After so many years of dedicated service, it was time to retire the DAE and allow it to bow out gracefully. As Sheryl Crow said “A Change Would Do You Good”. AVID AUDIO ENGINE (AAE) – TDM IS DEAD Welcome to the wonderful world of the all-new Avid Audio Engine (AAE), where 64-bit processing is the norm and TDM is dead. Due to the restrictive nature of the 32-bit DAE, there were a lot of obstacles to overcome, such as a 3GB limit on RAM usage, no support for Offline Bounce, as well as a host of other related performance issues. Pro Tools 11 addresses all of this by introducing a true 64-bit environment that provide never before seen capabilities and features. By re-writing the fundamental engine that has driven Pro Tools for all these years Avid has been take a giant leap into the 2nd chapter of professional digital audio. There is no telling where the next 15 will take us, so for now let’s look at all of the questions you have about Pro Tools 11. There is no support for RTAS or TDM plug-ins Starting with Pro Tools 11, only AAX plug-ins will be supported. They are a 64-bit architecture, which provides more accessibility to RAM. This will be a huge help to anyone using Virtual Instruments. Unlike RTAS and TDM plug-ins, which only access a total of 3GB of RAM, AAX plug-ins can finally access the large amounts of RAM found on modern computers. Furthermore, AAX supports the new Offline Bounce feature, enabling non real-time bounces of material at up to 150x normal speed. This was never capable of being handled by the older plug-in architecture and DAE. Another huge component is that we finally have sonic parity between DSP and Native plug-ins since both are utilizing the same AAX architecture. For pro-level users of HD systems, there has always been a known sonic difference between the plug-ins running Native (RTAS) and DSP (TDM), due to the different languages utilized by these formats. With AAX there is no difference between the plug-ins running on the HDX cards and the Native processing on the CPU. Pro Tools HD DSP systems will not support Pro Tools 11 The older TDM architecture is not compatible with 64-bit processing. Only the newer Pro Tools HDX cards are supported for DSP processing. This obviously impacts many people in the world as HD systems are currently installed in every major production facility around the globe. Those of you using HD Native systems will not suffer the same fate as HD DSP systems. For those curious, yes, there are trade-in packages available to transition up to HDX available through Avid Authorized Dealers. Will Waves Plug-Ins support AAX? From the moment Avid introduced AAX in 2011, the first question most music engineers had is “Will Waves work on it?” Absolutely! Waves will release AAX plug-in updates for AAX by this summer. However, there is a catch. Waves will only be supporting AAX Native, NO DSP support for HDX cards. Waves is planning on introducing a very cool looking DSP based solution later this year and I don’t want to give away any secrets. Not all older audio interfaces are officially supported. Many of us have slightly older audio interfaces in our studio and it’s worth noting what will not officially be supported and what Will Not Work! Not Officially Supported by Pro Tools 11 (Untested but should work) 192 I/O 192 Digital I/O 96 I/O 96i I/O Sync HD (blue) Pre I/O (blue) Control 24 Command 8 HyperControl DeckLink Not Compatible with Pro Tools 11 ( Will not work) Sync I/O (blue) Mbox (original) ProControl (including Main Unit, Edit Pack & Fader Pack) Avid has officially stated that they will not limit the usage of “Blue” legacy interfaces with HDX cards. However, they will not be “officially” tested with the coming generations of Pro Tools. In theory this means that current HD user should still be able to utilize their existing interfaces after upgrading to HDX. We also learned that users of Apogee Audio Interfaces will enjoy the same level of relief as there are plans to support Symphony I/O as well as D/A – A/D series interfaces. Stay tuned to our newsletter as I will be publishing the results of our current testing underway with HDX cards and “Blue” series interfaces. iLok2 is required for Pro Tools 11 If you don’t already have a current iLok2 key, you must purchase one before upgrading to Pro Tools 11. The older “blue” generation 1 key is no longer being supported. However, there is something to look forward in this migration, Avid is giving everyone purchasing Pro Tools 11 an additional Pro Tools 10 authorization. Yes, You Run Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools 11 on the same computer! We can all agree that being in a transitional time can always be challenging. Avid has realized that there might be a need to go back-in-time with certain projects which is why every Pro Tools 11 user gets the additional Pro Tools 10 authorization. Since these two programs are so fundamentally different, they can exist on the same computer. You will be able to keep using current plug-ins in Pro Tools 10 format as well as finishing the session in Pro Tools 11. It really seems like the most logical way to take a giant leap forward while staying planted in the present. Offline Bounce is coming in a big way After years of begging and pleading, the audio world finally has the ability to bounce in non-real time (offline). In the past, if you had a session that was an hour long, it would take an entire hour to bounce the session for final delivery. Furthermore, if you needed to bounce a .wav and .mp3 it would require two separate bounce passes. In the case of most music sessions it wasn’t a huge bother because most songs are under 5 minutes, however, in the post world a session could be up to 3 or 4 hours long. The new Offline Bounce feature of Pro Tools 11 allows you to bounce in non-real time up to 150x speed, resulting in an hour long session bouncing in about 1 minute! Furthermore, you have the ability to bounce multiple file types at once, meaning you could bounce the .wav and .mp3 simultaneously. Yet another feature is the ability to bounce from multiple output sources simultaneously. In the music world a handy use of this feature could be to bounce stems of the mix for final delivery to Mastering. Post production engineers will find this especially useful as it would allow them to bounce multiple formats such as 7.1, 5.1, Stereo, etc... These features have been really though out to provide a whole new workflow for all Pro Tools users. As of this article, Avid has stated that Pro Tools 11 will be available by July 1, 2013. Anybody that purchases Pro Tools 10 on or after April 7, 2013 will get 11 for FREE when it ships. For anyone looking to upgrade to 11 from a previous version of Pro Tools there is a set pricing structure in place by Avid as per the chart below: Over the coming months we will be exposing more and more of the features of Pro Tools 11. Stay tuned to our newsletter and www.ProToolsTraining.com for the latest. If you are interested in learning Pro Tools hands-on, take a few days of courses with us at one of our Pro Tools Training facilities in LA, NY, Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, Chicago or San Diego. ADDITIONAL TUTORIALS: Get great tips, tricks, free video tutorials and more by signing up for our newsletter. You can also call us Toll Free anytime during business hours at 888-277-0457. © 2019 ProMeda Training. All Rights Reserved. Pro Tools Live Online Instructor-Led Pro Tools PT100 Fundamentals	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2011
__label__cc	0.531341	0.468659	Relationships Weddings Office Romance: 10 professionals tell us about dating someone at work Ayoola Adetayo What, exactly, is the problem with dating someone you work with? Rachel Zane and Mike Ross. Crushing on someone you work and spend everyday with seems like something to expected. Matter of fact, consider it a work hazard. Anyway sha, I asked people what they think about dating a colleague and here is the feedback I got: 1. Halima says: “So... my thing is as long as it doesn't affect your job performance and you're not acting a fool in the office because the oga is piping you or that you're eating madam's ass, then do you, boo.” 2. Odion says: “Personally at some point in my life I saw it as being cool. If you find someone really attractive and you guys click, it’s okay to start something... “But dating in the office comes with a lot of 'what ifs''.' Imagine your boss screaming at bae in your presence and you can't do anything about it even after swearing under the duvet in the moment of intense sex or love-making that you are going to be her shield. “However, it has worked for a lot of people, dating in the office, turning into a blissful marriage while for others it didn't end well. Right now I don't think I’ll date anyone in the office because that's a lot of 'seeing each other' every day. Not good for my fragile emotional health.” What is the big deal with dating someone you work with [Credit - The Muse] 3. Busayo says: “What if it doesn't work out? We all know how something starts but are never certain of the end. If peradventure, things don't go as planned, working in the same space with the person will most likely not be cool depending on how things ended (not everyone has the mature streak in them). “Will both parties be able to drop the relationship and its entitlements at the gate of the office building? Because honestly, they can't afford to have it affect their duties and responsibilities especially where one is superior to the other. I can't tell you off at work because of work and then you use it to act out outside of work. It's too much stress abeg. “There's too much competition in offices and at some point, the entitlement feeling comes in. “On the other hand, it just might work out but that will take extra effort and a whole lot of understanding and communication from both parties. Besides, it's not like they both will be there forever so yea, it's not so bad an idea.” Would you be able to comport yourselves though? [Credit - The Muse] 4. Abimbola says: “It's no big deal ... if both are mature about it and they understand that work is work, if they respect the privacy of co-workers. "But then, only few are mature enough to can handle this I mean that are matured about it. “So I think instead of having the drama, society just kinda decided to say it is not allowed.” ALSO READ: Why it is easy to fall in love with your colleague at work 5. Sarah says: “There’s a rule that comes with dating a coworker which is Don't do it. "However, it’s easier said than done most especially when your job requires you to spend long hours and tight cubicles with the same person. It can be tempting and can also turn out to be traumatic. “So, if you're going to date a coworker, you should think about the aftermath. If there's a shitty breakup, are you prepared to still see or interact with this person every day?" 6. Ifedara goes: “Guy. I tried it. I tried it and it ended in tears. It was shit. You know what they call see finish? Yes. See finish entered my matter. Basically there was no respect, there was nothing... see it was really bad. “Really, really bad.” 7. Dotun says: “Why not? Who else should you fall in love with than someone you see everyday and have likely seen "all" about? “Emotions (and love) grow for many from constant meeting opportunities like you have in an office...” Would you be able to keep the puppy eyes away and do your damn job [Credit -USA Today] 8. Linda says “Falling in love with someone you work with is normal, people fall in love in mysterious ways. But most times, it breeds jealousy and for someone like me, I won't be free. I love my space. “Office romance is a no no for me. Seeing each other daily can be tiring abeg.” 9. NT says: “I think it becomes too complicated and it throws your relationship off balance to be around your significant other for soooo much every single day.” 10: Ben says: “Nothing wrong with it. If they work in two different departments and do not report to each other, it's fine. “We spend most of our time with colleagues so this is expected.” Ayoola Adetayo More from the author » Ladies, if your man tells you these 5 secrets about himself, then he truly loves you Stunning: This South African bride wore a pink gown on her wedding day and it's beautiful How to whiten the teeth using banana peels 5 rules of friends-with-benefits relationships you can't ignore 5 effective home remedies to getting rid of stubborn stretch marks Fella Makafui slays in gowns and here are our favourite styles 4 relationship mistakes that you shouldn't repeat in 2021 9 times Samira Bawumia set the fashion world ablaze with bespoken kente outfits Bridesmaid goals: Naa Ashorkor has the perfect inspiration for the role Published Last Friday at 12:44 PM	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2012
__label__cc	0.744801	0.255199	Home/Zina Nouhas Zina Nouhas Zina Nouhas is a full-time university student and part-time Pure Fandom writer. This TV fanatic has previously brought to you all things vampires (The Vampire Diaries, etc.) and also the latest on what's going down in Rosewood (Pretty Little Liars). Think recaps, rants, predictions, theories - you name it. Basically, fangirling about TV shows is what she does best. Find more posts by Zina Nouhas on PureFandom.com! Zina Nouhas November 4, 2018 ‘Black Lightning’ 2×04: Top 4 moments from “Translucent Freak” Black Lightning 2×04 recap: Season 2, Episode 4, “The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak”, Aired Oct. 30, 2018 It’s… Zina Nouhas October 28, 2018 ‘Black Lightning’ 2×03: Top 4 moments from “Master Lowry” Black Lightning 2×03 recap: Season 2, Episode 3, “The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry”, Aired Oct. 23, 2018 Black… ‘Black Lightning’ 2×02: Top 4 moments from “Black Jesus Blues” Black Lightning 2×02 recap: Season 2, Episode 2, “The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues”, Aired Oct. 16, 2018… ‘Black Lightning’ recap: Top 4 moments from 2×01, “The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies” Black Lightning recap season 2 premiere: Season 2, Episode 1, “The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green… Zina Nouhas September 30, 2018 5 Reasons to obsess over Black Lightning’s Nafessa Williams Ladies and gents, I know someone you all need to start obsessing over (if you don’t already)! The woman you… ‘Black Lightning’ Season 2: What we know so far Guess who’s back … that would be Black Lightning of course! Here’s what we know about Black Lightning season 2… Zina Nouhas July 14, 2018 The 10 best moments from ‘Life Sentence’ season 1 Life Sentence may have sadly came to an end, but I have gathered up my top 10 moments from season… Zina Nouhas June 16, 2018 ‘Life Sentence’ recap: Top 3 moments from 1×11, “Frisky Business” Life Sentence recap: Season 1, Episode 11, “Frisky Business”, Aired Jun 1st, 2018 In this week’s episode of Life Sentence, there… Zina Nouhas June 1, 2018 ‘Life Sentence’ recap: Top 3 moments from 1×10, “The Way We Work” Life Sentence recap: Season 1, Episode 10, “The Way We Work”, Aired May 25th, 2018 In this week’s episode of Life… Zina Nouhas May 22, 2018 ‘Life Sentence’: Behind-the-scene pictures of the cast from 1×08 “Sleepless Near Seattle” Hey, Life Sentence fans! Curious about what the cast gets up to when they aren’t filming? Luckily for us, Nadej Bailey… Zina Nouhas May 6, 2018 ‘Life Sentence’ recap: Top 3 moments from 1×07 “Our Father the Hero” Life Sentence recap: Season 1, Episode 7, “Our Father the Hero”, Aired May 4th, 2018 In this week’s episode of Life… Zina Nouhas April 29, 2018 ‘Life Sentence’ recap: Top 3 moments from 1×06 “Who Framed Stella Abbott?” Life Sentence recap: Season 1, Episode 6, “Who Framed Stella Abbott?”, Aired Apr. 27th, 2018 This week on Life Sentence, things take… Zina Nouhas April 5, 2018 ‘Life Sentence’ recap: Top 3 moments from 1×05 “Wes Side Story” Life Sentence recap: Season 1, Episode 5, “Wes Side Story,”Aired April, 4th, 2018 In this weeks episode of Life Sentence, things… ‘Life Sentence’: The cancer therapy that cured Stella If you have been watching Life Sentence, then you will be well aware from the Pilot episode that Stella has… Zina Nouhas March 30, 2018 ‘Life Sentence’ 1×04 Discussion: Stella finally gets her high school diploma Life Sentence recap: Season 1, Episode 4, “How Stella Got Her Groove On,”Aired Mar. 28th, 2018 In this weeks episode of…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2014
__label__cc	0.508454	0.491546	Local doctor 'certain' Patrick Mahomes sustained a concussion Home / WBEN / News / Local / Drunk Driver Strikes a 9 year old in East Aurora Drunk Driver Strikes a 9 year old in East Aurora By WBEN July 22, 2019 07/22/2019 2:38 pm Police say 30 year old Erin Kuntz of East Aurora, was driving west when she drove off the road, struck a pickup truck and then struck the young girl. "We received multiple 911 calls," said East Aurora Police Lt. Patrick Welch. "In the area of 910 East Main Street. Our units responded and discovered that a 2001 Toyota Avalon had left the roadway and struck a parked truck and continued up the sidewalk on the north side of Main Street and struck a 9 year old Cheektowaga girl on a scooter on the sidewalk." The unidentified girl was taken by ambulance to Oishei Children's Hospital with serious injuries. "As of this morning she was listed in critical but stable condition," said Lt. Welch. Kuntz was charged with vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated, unlawful possession of marijuana, driving a motor vehicle on a sidewalk, failure to use a designated lane, as well as refusing to take a breathalyzer. She was arraigned in Aurora Town Court early Monday morning and released on her own recognizance. Her next court date is set for early August but may be moved to later this week. DA Flynn said this hour that he’s looking to bring back Erin Kuntz to East Aurora Town Court this Wednesday so that her license can be taken away. Kuntz allegedly struck a nine-year-old girl with her car last night while drunk and didn’t have it taken away while I’m court today. pic.twitter.com/PxJCpX4bfn — WBEN NewsRadio 930AM (@NewsRadio930) July 22, 2019	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2018
__label__cc	0.510996	0.489004	RDH Racing rdhracing moto gp boys sponsors in 2020 Jeremy Ryan Two top ten results for Ryan Hitchcock at Donington Park 12-year-old Melksham racer Ryan Hitchcock came away for Donington Park with a 10th and 8th place finish from the penultimate round of the British Talent Cup. The Wilson Racing rider faced his worst weather conditions so far on a Moto3 on Saturday as he went on to pick up 6 points. In the second race on Sunday he added a further 8 to his tally. The weather forecasters were unfortunately right and on Saturday morning the rain meant that qualifying had to be cancelled. Whilst the British Talent Cup riders got to race the grid positions were made up from the best lap times from the two free practice sessions on the Friday. Hitchcock would line up 11th. Race One This was the first time Ryan had raced the GP circuit at Donington and the conditions made it an even greater challenge. The circuit was covered in a blanket of black cloud and the rain fell for the duration of the 12 lap race. Hitchcock held station on lap one crossing the line in eleventh place. By the third lap he was up to ninth place. Shortly afterwards he found himself riding on his own. With no marker ahead to help with racing lines on a new circuit and in difficult conditions his pace dropped a little. This enabled a group of riders to close on Hitchcock towards the end of the race. Although he lost a position late in the race, this spurred him on and he reduced his lap times significantly. Gaining confidence, he went on to cross the line in a very respectable tenth place at the finish line. Race Two The riders woke up to improved weather conditions on Sunday. Although it was still cool the rain had gone and the track was drying. Hitchcock made no mistake with his start gaining an impressive 7 places on the first lap and moving from 15th in the grid to 8th. The leading group of riders had managed to breakaway at the front and although Hitchcock was unable to bridge the gap he set a good pace finishing the weekend with a 1:46.595 on the last lap, and P7 at the chequered flag. The number 43 now has 57 points under his belt in his rookie year and lies 9th in the overall standings. Ryan Hitchcock said, “The conditions for race 1 were horrible and thankfully today was better. I decided to be brave and go round the outside at Redgate to make up 3 places and managed 7th in a lonely race 2. Thanks to Gary and our team at Wilson Racing for all the help and encouragement. I can’t wait for Brands Hatch in two-weeks time. I must thank my sponsors Oxford Racing, Ducati Moto-Rapido, NGUK,113 Events, Apollo installations, Studio Creative Services, LS2 Helmets and M4Karting. Without them I would not be racing.” Wilson Racing British Talent Cup © 2020 by RDH Racing.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2021
__label__wiki	0.595196	0.595196	info@readitnowonline.com Live Corona Virus Infections Economy, Finance, South Africa, Trending Sasol ‘cushioned’ from price volatility JOHANNESBURG – Sasol continued its free fall yesterday slipping 1.06 percent on the JSE to R55.02 as the price of Brent crude oil collapsed to below $20 a barrel for the first time in 18 years after US oil benchmark prices plunged to below $0 a barrel on Monday. However, analysts said the petrochemical giant could ride it out, as it had up-scaled its hedging strategy to mitigate against the impact of the price movements. Lester Davids, a trading desk analyst at Unum Capital, said Sasol’s hedging programme would cushion the company from price volatility. “It should be noted that a portion of the group’s production is hedged at approximately $33 a barrel which provides some form of cushioning against a rapidly declining oil price,” Davids said. On Monday, Sasol plunged nearly 10percent as oil prices tumbled to record lows amid rising stockpiles prompted by a slump in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, differences among the world’s top oil producers, and continuing bickering between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Sasol hit a low of R52.01 on the JSE shortly after 2pm, after opening at R56.71, as the international price of crude fell to a 21-year low. Sasol has lost 80 percent and wiped more than R150 billion off its market value this year on the back of its ballooning Lake Charles Project in the US and the slump in oil prices. Last month, the company said it had oil hedges in place for about 80percent of its fourth quarter 2020 production of synfuels at about $32 a barrel. Sasol said that crude oil hedging execution would continue for the next 12 months. Sasol also reported that it had developed a comprehensive response strategy after its credit rating was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic and oil price volatility. The company also plans a potential rights issue of up to $2bn, which remains subject to the progress of other initiatives. Vestact Asset Management portfolio manager Michael Treherne said Sasol would survive in the immediate term as the price of Brent Crude was still more than $25 a barrel. “They have also hedged around 80percent of their oil exposure, so the company is mostly insulated in the short run. If oil remains low for the long term, then it will negatively impact on profits.” By Dineo Faku Credit: www.iol.co.za COMPANIES, MARKET, SASOL, Sasol 'cushioned' from price volatility Try these easy egg-infused recipes this Heritage Month Watermelon sushi is the latest food craze on social media. Here’s how to make it RECIPE: Barley risotto with asparagus, cider and goat cheese Hosted by HostFaddy	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2022
__label__wiki	0.591194	0.591194	HOME > Mrs. Eastwood and Company Dina Eastwood withdraws Clint Eastwood separation papers Clint Eastwood's estranged wife Dina has withdrawn the documents she filed for legal separation, UsMagazine.com reported Thursday. The former "Mrs. Eastwood and Company" star, 48, filed for legal separation Sept. 9, but returned two days later to have the document dismissed. The couple have been living apart since June 2012. They were married for 17 years before they split up and have one child, a 16-year-old daughter named Morgan. UsMagazine.com said no reason was given for Dina's change of heart to withdraw the separation papers, a move that came just as Clint, 83, was photographed with his new girlfriend, Erica Tomlinson-Fisher. "Mrs. Eastwood and Company" aired on E! in 2012. The reality series centered on Dina, Morgan and Francesca Eastwood, Clint Eastwood's daughter from his relationship with actress Frances Fisher. Camille Grammer has radical hysterectomy for endometrial cancer Former 'MasterChef' finalist Josh Marks found dead from gunshot wound Attribution: gdcgraphics http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0 CC-BY-SA-2.0 Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 truetrue Copyright 2013 United Press International, Inc. (UPI). Any repr Dina Eastwood files for divorce from Clint Eastwood Dina Eastwood defends estranged husband Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood and former 'Mrs. Eastwood and Company' star Dina Eastwood divorcing after 17 years 'Mrs. Eastwood and Company' star Francesca Eastwood to be Miss Golden Globe	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2024
__label__wiki	0.935168	0.935168	Trump’s $2,000 checks stall in Senate as… Trump’s $2,000 checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote The U.S. Capitol is seen, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) By Associated Press \| PUBLISHED: December 29, 2020 at 4:15 p.m. \| UPDATED: December 29, 2020 at 4:15 p.m. By LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks stalled out Tuesday in the Senate as Republicans blocked a swift vote proposed by Democrats and split within their own ranks over whether to boost spending or defy the White House. The roadblock mounted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may not be sustainable as pressure mounts. Trump wants the Republican-led chamber to follow the House and increase the checks from $600 for millions of Americans. A growing number of Republicans, including two senators in runoff elections on Jan. 5 in Georgia, have said they will support the larger amount. But most GOP senators oppose more spending, even if they are also wary of bucking Trump. Senators will be back at it Wednesday as McConnell is devising a way out of the political bind, but the outcome is highly uncertain. “There’s one question left today: Do Senate Republicans join with the rest of America in supporting $2,000 checks?” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said as he made a motion to vote. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some of the $600 payments might be sent by direct deposit to Americans’ bank accounts as early as Tuesday night. Mnuchin tweeted that paper checks will begin to go out Wednesday. The showdown over the $2,000 checks has thrown Congress into a chaotic year-end session just days before new lawmakers are set to be sworn into office for the new year. It’s preventing action on another priority — overturning Trump’s veto on a sweeping defense bill that has been approved every year for 60 years. Saying little, McConnell signaled an alternative approach to Trump’s checks that may not divide his party so badly, but may result in no action at all. The GOP leader filed new legislation late Tuesday linking the president’s demand for bigger checks with two other Trump priorities — repealing protections for tech companies like Facebook or Twitter that the president complained are unfair to conservatives as well the establishment of a bipartisan commission to review the 2020 presidential election he lost to President-elect Joe Biden. “The Senate will begin a process,” the GOP leader said. He said little more, only that he would bring the president’s demand for the $2,000 checks and other remaining issues “into focus.” The president’s last-minute push for bigger checks leaves Republicans deeply split between those who align with Trump’s populist instincts and those who adhere to what had been more traditional conservative views against government spending. Congress had settled on smaller $600 payments in a compromise over the big, year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law. Liberal senators led by Bernie Sanders of Vermont who support the relief aid are blocking action on the defense bill until a vote can be taken on Trump’s demand for $2,000 for most Americans. “The working class of this country today faces more economic desperation than at any time since the Great Depression of the 1930s,” Sanders said as he also tried to force a vote on the relief checks. “Working families need help now.” But McConnell objected a second time. The GOP blockade is causing turmoil for some as the virus crisis worsens nationwide and Trump amplifies his unexpected demands. The two GOP senators from Georgia, David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, announced Tuesday they support Trump’s plan for bigger checks as they face Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in runoff elections that will determine which party controls the Senate. “I’m delighted to support the president,” said Perdue on Fox News. Loeffler said in an interview on Fox that she, too, backs the boosted relief checks. Trump repeated his demand in a tweet ahead of Tuesday’s Senate session: ”$2000 for our great people, not $600!” Following Trump’s lead, Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Marco Rubio of Florida, among the party’s potential 2024 presidential hopefuls, are pushing the party in the president’s direction. “We’ve got the votes. Let’s vote today,” Hawley tweeted. Other Republicans panned the bigger checks saying the nearly $400 billion price tag was too high, the relief is not targeted to those in need and Washington has already dispatched ample sums on COVID aid. “We’ve spent $4 trillion on this problem,” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. The House vote late Monday to approve Trump’s request was a stunning turn of events. Just days ago, during a brief Christmas Eve session, Republicans blocked Trump’s sudden demand for bigger checks as he defiantly refused to sign the broader COVID-19 aid and year-end funding bill into law. As Trump spent days fuming from his private club in Florida, where he is spending the holidays, millions of Americans saw jobless aid lapse and the nation risked a federal government shutdown Tuesday. Dozens of Republicans calculated it was better to link with Democrats to increase the pandemic payments rather than buck the outgoing president and constituents counting on the money. House Democrats led passage, 275-134, but 44 Republicans joined almost all Democrats for a robust two-thirds vote of approval. It’s highly possible that McConnell will set up votes ahead on both the House-passed measure supporting Trump’s $2,000 checks as well as his own new version linking it with the repeal of tech company liability shield in “section 230” of communications law as well as the new presidential election review commission. That’s a process that almost ensures neither bill will pass. Trump’s push could fizzle out in the Senate but the debate over the size and scope of the package — $900 billion in COVID-19 aid and $1.4 trillion to fund government agencies — is potentially one last confrontation before the new Congress is sworn in Sunday. For now, the $600 checks are set to be delivered, along with other aid, among the largest rescue packages of its kind. The COVID-19 portion of the bill revives a weekly pandemic jobless benefit boost — this time $300, through March 14 — as well as the popular Paycheck Protection Program of grants to businesses to keep workers on payrolls. It extends eviction protections, adding a new rental assistance fund. Americans earning up to $75,000 will qualify for the direct $600 payments, which are phased out at higher income levels, and there’s an additional $600 payment per dependent child. Biden supports the $2,000 checks and said Tuesday the aid package is merely a “down payment” on what he plans to deliver once in office. Economists said a $600 check will help, but that it’s a far cry from the spending power that a $2,000 check would provide for the economy. “It will make a big difference whether it’s $600 versus $2,000,” said Ryan Sweet, an economist with Moody’s. The president also objected to foreign aid funding that his own administration had requested and vowed to send Congress “a redlined version” with spending items he wants removed. But those are merely suggestions to Congress. Democrats said they would resist such cuts. Colvin reported from West Palm Beach, Florida. Associated Press writers Bill Barrow in Atlanta, Ashraf Khalil in Washington and Matt Ott in Silver Spring, Maryland, contributed to this report. Washington man gets 20 years for child pornography involving Tehama County girl Fires keep Tehama County firefighters busy Monday Thomas Creek Bridge north of Corning reaches completion First-time federal student loan borrowers must complete entrance counseling	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2027
__label__cc	0.686865	0.313135	181 COSTA MESA ST 181 COSTA MESA ST Costa Mesa, CA 92627 181 Costa Mesa offers a great opportunity to live in newly upgraded and remodeled 3 bedroom detached home in a fantastic location. The kitchen has all brand new appliances (washer and dryer included!). Ample parking in driveway, and one covered parking spot in garage. The unit also includes a large, grass front yard and private-use patio in the reat. Natural light fills the home and is just a short distance to popular restaurants and bars. Newport Mesa Unified Eastside North (encm) Listing By Compass – Michael Johnson MLS# LG21000890 Data Last Updated 4 days ago The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. "CRMLS" and is protected by all applicable Copyright© 2021 laws. Information provided is for viewer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. All listing data, including but not limited to square footage and lot size is believed to be accurate, but the listing Agent, listing Broker and CRMLS and its affiliates do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. The viewer should independently verify the listed data prior to making any decisions based on such information by personal inspection and/or contacting a real estate professional. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2021 California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2029
__label__wiki	0.650325	0.650325	Renewable Technology is using cookies Colombia fires starting gun on renewable energy projects Severn Trent’s THP plant begins generating green energy from sewage sludge Heineken announces Drop the C programme Power demand could return to normal in up to six months, with lock downs being eased: Poll Paying a premium: how commodity exchanges are going green Saudi Aramco signs deal for kingdom’s first hydrogen fuelling station Seattle City Light selects GE Renewable Energy to rebuild generators for Boundary plant Bermuda General Agency to buy two 20MW wave energy parks TIU Canada launches 10.7MW solar energy plant in Ukraine AES India and Mitsubishi develop 10MW utility-scale energy storage system Net-zero strategy is “basic question” for every company – Mark Carney Conergy to build solar farm in Vietnam AkzoNobel and Gasunie to convert water into green hydrogen Vestas to deliver seven V112-3.45 MW turbines in South Korea From blue to green: hydrogen’s own energy transition China’s Silk Road Fund buys 49% stake in Saudi renewable business Iraq hopes third time lucky for competitive IPPs Asia Pacific wind turbines will need to weather the storm Anaergia starts construction of biogas plant in Japan NASA seeks proposals for reliable solar power systems to operate on Mars Floating foundations are the future of deeper offshore wind Corporates press ahead with carbon offsetting as debate rages The voluntary carbon market has shrugged off the Covid-19 pandemic as corporate buyers stick to their climate strategies – but the role of offsets in meeting climate targets remains controversial, writes Mark Nicholls. laurajenner 3rd July 2020 Carbon offsetting is back. Once vilified by environmentalists and climate change deniers alike, the practice of buying carbon credits to compensate for companies’ direct and supply chain emissions is finding favour again, both within progressive companies and among some green groups. However, in the face of the accelerating climate emergency, advocates continue to disagree on how offsets should be used – while accusations of questionable practice and greenwashing persist. Recent months have seen large-scale offset purchases from the likes of low-cost airline easyJet, which has committed to offset the emissions from the fuel it uses on all of its flights. Meanwhile, longstanding offset buyer Microsoft has pledged to remove from the atmosphere all the carbon the company has emitted since it was founded in 1975, and oil giants such as Shell and Eni are investing heavily in forest carbon projects to offset the huge emissions caused by use of their fuels. These new commitments follow on from strong growth last year. Non-profit Verra, which runs registries that track issuance of offsets across a number of voluntary carbon markets, reported a doubling in the issuance of the most popular type, VCUs, from 2018 to 2019. That growth has continued into 2020. “Issuance between January and March was through the roof, even beyond expectations set last year,” says Verra CEO David Antonioli. “It is proving to be a very resilient market.” While activity has levelled off somewhat following the Covid-19 pandemic, it remains above 2019 levels, say market participants. These offsets are generated and issued by projects, usually in developing countries, that either avoid the emission of greenhouse gases – by providing clean cook stoves that reduce deforestation by using biogas or electricity, for example, or which protect standing forests – or which absorb carbon from the atmosphere; for example, by planting trees. A big part of the reason for the increase in activity has been a recognition of the urgency of the climate challenge and that companies should take responsibility for their entire carbon footprint, says Edward Hanrahan, chairman of ClimateCare, a UK-based carbon offset project developer. “It is not OK to say I am going to take responsibility for my footprint in 20 years’ time and reduce a little bit on the way,” he says. “The overriding narrative used to be ‘this is an excuse for a company to do less’. Now, [buying offsets] allows companies to set stretching goals and take responsibility for every single ton of emissions that the business generates in pursuit of profit.” Those companies that are using offsets are incorporating them into well-elaborated climate strategies, Hanrahan says, which makes them less vulnerable to any Covid-related economic downturn. While he expects demand from the aviation sector to drop given the sector’s dramatic slowdown, that demand only accounts for around 10% of the market. He notes that the tech sector – which has become a major buyer of offsets – is proving recession-proof. “Recession inevitably leads to a reduction in discretionary spend,” says Stuart Lemmon, a managing director at EcoAct, a consultancy and offset project developer. “The question, though, is whether these purchases are discretionary or not. We have seen a huge increase in pressure around climate change in the last couple of years and with the post-Covid imperative to build back better, there are likely to be a greater number of companies seeing climate action as a necessity.” No free pass Advocates of carbon offsets for voluntary commitments are clear that they should not be used as an alternative to companies setting targets that are in line with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Essentially, Paris will require the global economy to reach net-zero emissions by the second half of this century. Any residual emissions from hard-to-abate sectors, such as aviation, will be balanced out by carbon sucked out of the atmosphere, whether through planting trees or through emerging – and eye-wateringly expensive – engineered solutions such as direct air capture technology. Because of the limited volume of carbon that can be emitted into the atmosphere before the climate becomes dangerously destabilized, “we can’t offset our way out of the problem,” acknowledges Jonathan Shopley, managing director of environmental consultancy and climate finance advisor Natural Capital Partners. Allowing companies to continue business as usual, while buying carbon credits to offset their emissions, would not solve the climate crisis. That has led the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a leading business-focused NGO that champions corporate climate action, to ban participating companies from using carbon offsets to count towards climate targets. SBTi has defined emissions reduction trajectories for specific industry sectors that companies need to follow to align their goals with climate science. It states unambiguously that “the use of offsets is not counted as reductions toward the progress of companies’ science-based targets”. However, in September 2019 the SBTi began a consultation that, among other things, opens the door to offsets from projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere. It suggests that companies “should resort to removals as an option to mitigate the impact of residual emissions… not as an alternative to decarbonisation”. This is a position shared by Carbon Market Watch, an environmental group that approaches market-based instruments with scepticism. It accepts the use of carbon offsets as “a last resort” for companies that have already done everything they can to reduce their emissions internally, including changing their business model, says Brussels-based policy officer Gilles Dufrasne. “In theory, we are not against the idea… but most companies use offsets as a get-out-of-jail-free card,” he says. The challenge lies in identifying “residual emissions”. For example, Lemmon at Eco-Act applauds easyJet’s commitment to offset all of its emissions, given the limited (and currently very expensive) alternatives to using jet fuel. Dufrasne however, slams the move as greenwashing by a company whose business model is predicated on growth in aviation – but he does acknowledge that there are no hard and fast rules to dictate acceptable offset use. Science-based decarbonisation Many believe that we do not have time to debate the issue. “We have got ten years to save the planet,” says Lemmon. “Our view is that everyone needs to do everything they can to limit the amount of greenhouse gas going into the atmosphere.” “We need to throw everything at the problem, including the carbon sink,” adds Shopley. However, environmental groups advocating investment in carbon reduction projects make a distinction between supporting such projects and counting the resulting offsets against corporate targets. Director of carbon market governance at conservation group WWF Brad Schallert flatly rejects the idea that a company coming up short on a net-zero target should use offsets to close the gap. “We would say, if you missed your target, you didn’t do it right,” he says. For most environmental groups, the key distinction is whether the companies involved in buying offsets are making good-faith efforts to decarbonise. They believe that many of the oil and gas firms – despite some substantial investments in carbon offsets generated by forestry projects – fall short on this front. “Very few oil and gas companies are looking at decarbonisation in line with science, or anything close to it,” says Sarah Leugers, a spokeswoman for the Gold Standard, a not-for-profit which verifies voluntary carbon projects and maintains a registry of carbon offsets. “In such cases, consumers would be right to be sceptical of their [offset] programmes.” For all the challenges to getting offsetting right, the money raised can be a force for good, especially if projects incorporate other considerations, such as investing in local communities and protecting biodiversity. “The money that is invested in offsetting projects can have really transformational impacts in the communities involved,” says Lemmon. However, Schallert at WWF suggests that perhaps companies should be looking past offsets and instead make more “blue sky” investments in addressing climate change and sustainability. “Companies need to invest more in sustainability generally,” he says. That might involve backing early-stage climate technologies, supporting relevant policy development in poorer countries, such as around land tenure, or protecting forests without seeking to earn carbon credits. Companies should be thinking more holistically [about climate investments], rather than simply asking ‘can I get a credit out of it?’” Content from Energy Monitor.io ERG (Air Pollution Control) ERG (Air Pollution Control) supplies air pollution control (APC) systems... ERG (Air Pollution Control) supplies air pollution control (APC) systems and services to the renewable industry. Alphatec Engineering Alphatec Engineering specialises in rotating machinery solutions. 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__label__cc	0.652819	0.347181	Home » Posts Tagged "Israel" (Page 8) Tag Archives: Israel Israel, UAE to cooperate in fight against coronavirus 25 June 2020, 11:23 PM Israel and the United Arab Emirates will cooperate in the fight against the coronavirus, the two countries said on Thursday, a possible boost to Israeli efforts to normalise relations with Gulf Arab countries. ANC concerned about Chief Justice Mogoeng’s Israel remarks 25 June 2020, 9:50 PM The African National Congress (ANC) has expressed concern over Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng’s remarks, expressing his apparent support for “apartheid Israel.” Israel builds new Jerusalem road that will link settlements as government weighs West Bank annexation Construction is under way on a major new ring road for Jerusalem that Israeli officials say will benefit all of its residents, but critics of the project say is another obstacle to Palestinian hopes to make East Jerusalem the capital of a future state. Israeli parliament nominates Netanyahu to form new government 7 May 2020, 10:19 PM The Israeli parliament formally nominated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to form a new coalition government despite his upcoming trial on corruption charges, bringing him closer to a fifth term after more than a year of political stalemate. Syrian army says Israeli jets hit military outposts in Aleppo province Syrian air defences thwarted an Israeli missile attack on a research centre and a military base in the northern province of Aleppo in the second such raid in less than a week, state media said on Monday.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2040
__label__cc	0.711153	0.288847	Our New Sails Work! 1st impression - love them! We took Eximius out today for our first sail of the year. As reported previously, my Son, Bob came out with us. An early start from the slip, Bob joined us about 9:15am and we completed a safety briefing and got the boat ready to start. Geeves (our Engine) started without hesitation, and we were under way a couple of hours after low tide. Heading down the New River, all of the bridges opened with a cheerful new year's greeting, but we were not the only boats out for the day. 17th Street Bridge was not yet open, but tide was low enough to allow us through easily. We motored out of the Fort Lauderdale Channel and prepared the new sails to be hoisted for the 1st time under sail. And they looked good! 1st reef set in the main and 60-70% of the jib unfurled, the boat was beautifully balanced. We headed out of Port Everglades, turned Southwest while I adjusted the sail. Eximius was going really well. Then we turned to the Northeast and headed out, almost as though we were going to West End in the Bahamas, but not today, we just wanted to get the sails up and trim them to get a feel for how they fly. And we were thrilled! They are great. Within a few minutes, we had Eximius on a close reach and heading out to sea at over 7knots. And Balanced! Hardly any pressure on the wheel, I kept her pointed at about 60 degrees off the wind and we hit 7 knots again and again. First sail - great! After passing the 3 mile limit, we turned back to port and eased off the sails. Again Eximius responded with a balance sail back to the Port Everglades channel. There was a ship showing up on the AIS, we could see it off our port quarter. According to the AIS the ship was heading directly down towards the channel and we watched as a Pilot boat delivered and then headed back into port. The 'Broward' Tug was waiting inside the channel to chaperon the ship into the docks, we skirted by 'Broward' and stayed on the port side of the channel as the ship plowed her way into the port. Now on a beam reach, we were still hitting 7 knots even in the decreased wind of around 9 to 10 knots from the South. Once inside the turning basin, we turned South under motor and into wind to drop the main sail. This was also a test of our re-rigged jib furling system - phew! that worked great too. The new sail dropped easily into the Cradle Cover with just the slightest supervision to ensure it flaked down neatly. Once stowed, we turned North towards the 17th Street Causeway bridge which was about to open. I called into the bridge tender and advised that I thought we would be able to pass, and once the larger boat was clear of the bridge, the tender started to lower the span. With 56' of clearance, we passed beneath it without any concern, but there were a bunch of folks ashore taking pics as we passed under the bridge. Now past the bridge, we headed up the Intracoastal, keeping the Green channel markers on our starboard side as were heading away from Texas. (The Intracoastal goes to Texas, so we were effectively 'leaving' Texas). As we passed Sand Bar Park and turned East toward Bahia Mar for passage into Lake Sylvia. Lake Sylvia was probably the most crowded we have ever seen it. Perhaps the impending Northerly due later this weekend/ early next week, is causing a lot of vessels to hold back till after it passes before they head over to the Islands. Peggy, Bob and I enjoyed a lunch on the hook in Lake Sylvia before we headed back out of the lake. As always, we hugged the West side of the Lake entrance to stay clear of the shallows that have grabbed our keel previously. We cleared the lake entrance and turned Westward and to the North side of Sand Bar park. The channel was busy! Lots of small boat traffic, a couple of bigger boats, and another sail boat were following us up the River. The Bridges all opened without much delay and we quickly passed the last of the Bascule Bridges and turned onto the North Fork of the New River. The sail boat behind us turned into the South Fork as we headed towards our slip. We touched bottom briefly just before we turned into the canal where our slip is located, but it was really brief, probably a bit of shoaling due to currents in the canals. We easily pushed out way past it and turned into or slips channel. Peggy kept our speed up a little from our usual sedate transit up the canal just incase we caught the bottom again but it was clear and we quickly approached our slip. I was able to step ashore on the dock as Peggy put Eximius in reverse to bring us to a stop. I think Bob was impressed with the ease that we brought the boat alongside and swung her around so that she was pointing down the canal ready for our next trip. It only took about 30 minutes to secure the boat and take what needed to be ashore. A quick washdown of the deck and hull and we were ready to head home. I hope Bob enjoyed it as much as we did, it really was a great day. It proved that we can participate in the club races next year. Perhaps Bob will Crew for us. Where was everyone? Goodbye Florida! Under Attack! Again & I didn't win the lottery! Chicken or Wise? Genny Power Took a Dive New Era ahead Great Start to 2016	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2044
__label__wiki	0.567891	0.567891	Rebecca Kamm: Shining a spotlight on senior style A little while ago I wrote about 83-year-old model, Daphne Selfe. According to the scientific criterion that is Facebook ‘Likes’, people quite liked that post. Which made me especially happy, because the invisibility of seniors in the media – particularly fashion – is a subject close to my heart. Also, my grandmother was stoked. So I was excited to see the following trailer for Advanced Style, a new documentary project about stylish older women living it up in New York City. Advanced Style the documentary is the offspring of Advanced Style the blog, both of which are the brainchildren of 30-year-old photographer and writer, Ari Seth Cohen. If you ever needed proof that style is ageless as well as timeless, you will find it on Cohen’s increasingly popular blog, which puts most other street style sites to shame. I’d chuck all my Karen Walker for one tenth of his subjects’ dress sense. Make sure you visit the blog’s ‘Wisdom from a 90-year-old lady’ section, too. It features clips of quirky 91-year-old artist Illona Smithkin, who gives humbling advice like “Perfection is a man-made construct,” and, “I’m very proud , because it took a long time to get there.” In the clip below, Smithkin and Cohen go to lunch in a taxi. Words cannot express how enamoured I am of her eyelashes. Cohen says Advanced Style (the documentary) will follow the daily lives and “inspiring moments” of New York’s most fashionable seniors. “These portraits of women aging gracefully with tremendous spirit will challenge conventional ideas about beauty, growing old, and Western culture’s obsession with youth.” The project is currently on creative funding platform Kickstarter, where it’s received almost US$9,000 in donations. When and if that reaches $35,000 in the next 22 days, the film will be completed and released. So what inspired the blogger to become a “Satorialist for the superannuated set”, as the New York Times so aptly put it? I emailed Cohen to ask. He said: “My grandmother was my best friend, and she inspired me with her style and spirit. People tend to dismiss and treat older people as if they were invisible. I wanted to shine the spotlight on seniors and show that you are never too old to dress up and feel good. Beauty can be found within all age groups.” What a good one. (Donations to the Advanced Style documentary can be made here.) Follow Rebecca Kamm on Twitter. By Rebecca Kamm \| Email Rebecca View original post here:	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2045
__label__cc	0.515629	0.484371	Re;Blade phmmoura Chapter 20 - The Stone Hill Battle Fiction Page Width Max 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 12px 14px 16px 18px 20px 22px 24px 28px 32px Default Arial Roboto Open Dyslexic Comic Sans Segoe UI Verdana Ubuntu Ubuntu Condensed Franklin Gothic Garamond Caslon Minion Override Dim BG 0% 20% 40% 50% 60% 80% 100% A note from phmmoura After a week without, here's the latest chapter of Re;Blade “Where are the rest of them?” a soldier whispered, his voice echoing through the trees. Despite his low tone, it was loud enough to reveal the fear behind it. “Keep your mouth shut!” someone said in a harsh whisper. “Do you want them to find us?” That voice, too, couldn’t hide the owner’s fear. They’re too shaky from the last battle, the soul in the sword thought. The army had killed the first enemies that fled from the smoke. But no one else came from the labyrinth. So Alonso had commanded them to enter the bandits’ new hideout, but they had yet to find the enemies. They’re around… I can sense them… but I can’t tell if they’re close or not… this place is messing with my senses… The smoke had cleared, but the stench of the plants remained, impregnating everything in the labyrinth. Even with the cloths covering their noses, no one could breathe without smelling it. Even I can’t stand this… Despite the general fear throughout the troops, the lord told the soldiers to press on. You’re not letting this chance get away, are you, my wielder? Tetsuko wanted to ask him but couldn’t. You want to end this, but you also fear being a victim of Lucky Chaos’ touch… The sound of hundreds of hooves and thousands of feet moving echoed in the dark forest, the sound of water splashing becoming louder. The trees are so close it’s hard to tell it’s morning, Tetsuko thought, looking up at the treetops. It’s always dark in here… The army went deep inside the labyrinth carefully, but they had yet to find more enemies. They looked up at the higher trees, but apart from them, there was no sign of life in that strange forest. They turned here and there, not knowing the real way. Then the column of soldiers stopped advancing; the men and women on the front couldn’t make their horses go own. A murmur ran throughout the soldiers “What’s the matter?” asked the lord. “Why did they stop?” The word finally got to the center of the column, where the commanders were. “It’s the ground, my lord,” a soldier informed. “The water… it’s only mud ahead…” “Mud?” The lord looked down. Even through the strange fog that covered the ground, it was possible to see a thin layer of water under the hooves of the horse. The lord held the reigns tighter. “The bandits must’ve flooded the area to make it hard for us to use the horses,” the advisor said. “It’s best if we go on foot from here.” Alonso stared at the ground for a moment. “Agree,” he said in a low voice. Even if she was on his waist and not enclosed by his fingers, Tetsuko could feel the change in her wielder’s energy. It was flowing fast and in an intense mixture of colors. He’s not only angry by the situation… he’s more anxious, Tetsuko realized, staring him for a long moment. Hope that doesn’t hinder the way he uses me… As his order passed on to the front of the column, the lord got off his horse. He had trouble raising his feet after his metal boots sunk a few inches in the mud, but he said nothing. A few of the soldiers who had yet fully recovered from the last battle were ordered to return with the horses. After they had left, the column moved once again. The march became even harder. The strange fog that covered the ground became thicker, and the smell of the plant became stronger as they entered deeper into the Stone Hill Labyrinth. It was getting harder to breathe, so they took the cloths covering their mouth and noses. The eerie silence was barely broken. Only the sound of their heavy steps on the mud echoed in the darkness. Even Tetsuko couldn’t help but feel anxious. They’re closer… I can feel them… but I can’t tell where they are! In the heavy silence in the dark forest, a scream echoed. A high pitched scream that sound as if many beasts were dying everywhere around them. It was so loud it reached even the soldiers in the back. Everyone topped and raised their weapons, looking everywhere for the source of the scream. The lord did the same, drawing Tetsuko. As the fingers closed around her handle, the soul in the sword felt stronger. The former human sensed the energy in her flowing faster. She tried to concentrate and sense where the enemies were again. But now the excitement from the battle was too much. Only now that I’ve become a sword I can enjoy a battle, Tetsuko thought. The soldiers looked around, trying to find any sign of the bandits. Their breathing became heavier and louder. Soon it drowned every other sound. In the darkness, the soul in the sword could see. Two soldiers backed away and their backs touched. They shouted and turned around, swinging their weapons at each other. In the last moment, they realized it wasn’t an enemy and managed to stop. But their screams put the fear into the other soldiers. The fog on the ground thickened. As it moved further from the ground, it became impossible to see more than three meters beyond. I need to see everything! Tetsuko calmed the energy inside her. Then, concentrating on her hilt, she imagined the cold metal. She imagined the cold spreading inside her. Her energy slowed down, and then she could see beyond the fog. But not in the usual way as if she still had eyes. Unlike before, where she could only sense an ember, now she could see blurs of energy. The energies of the soldiers… I’m getting stronger… And that wasn’t the only energy around; the soldiers weren’t the only ones in the labyrinth. On the higher trees, other energies lurked around. The bandits, Tetsuko realized at once. She wanted to tell her wielder. But when she sensed his energy, she knew he wouldn’t listen to her, even if she somehow could speak. The lord was as afraid as the soldiers. He tried to keep a brave façade as a noble and commander, but he couldn’t hide the truth from his sword; the energy inside him was out of control. Damn it… he’s not gonna be able to use me this way! Tetsuko stirred, swirled and then made her energy explode. Then she threw it on the direction of the closest bandit. Her metal body moved. It was only a little, but it was enough. As the lord looked in the direction of his sword moved, he noticed a movement despite the fog. “We’re under attack!” the lord screamed. It was so loud even the bandits hidden in the fog hesitated for a moment. And that was enough. One of the soldiers lost his control and swung his weapon against the fog. He managed to hit a bandit. A scream and the sounds of metal on metal filled the air as the soldier struck again and again. That seemed to give courage to the others. The fear was still on their faces, but they widened their eyes and struck blindly at the fog, hoping to hit the unseen enemies. Many hit the bandits close enough. Then the bandits threw away that tactic of sneaking around. They rushed towards the column of soldiers, using their numbers and the fog as strength. The fight was the same as the one in the forest; bloody and messy. Alonso killed those who tried to take his life, but he didn’t notice a bandit lurking closer Tetsuko tried to make her energy explode in the direction of the hidden enemy. But it was impossible to concentrate as she absorbed more lives. When the bandit was within reach, the lord swung her in his direction. It was so sudden the bandit couldn’t even block. Tetsuko’s edge buried against his arm and shoulder. He slid down to the mud and never stood up again. “Even with these tricks, they’re still just bandits!” the lord shouted above the confusion of the battle. “Do not fear!” Tetsuko smiled in her head. Good… don’t let the fear hinder you. Use me as much as you want, she thought. The energy inside him was still out of control, but the whirlpool became slower, as if focused in one objective. The soldiers drew strength from those words. They fought the enemies hidden by the fog. And when the bandits began retreating, they chased them. “Don’t chase them!” “Remain close!” Some soldiers screamed “Burn the threes!” someone shouted. “If they fall, the fog will go up!” “No!” the advisor screamed, but in the confusion, his voice couldn’t be heard. Idiot! That’s a stupid idea! One of the younger soldiers lit a torch and pressed it against a tree. Others did the same. Little by little, the wood began to burn and lit. The light made the visibility much better. But then a brown, thick, and smelly fog added to the first one. The bandits put something on the trees, she realized. I didn’t think they’d be this cunning… The soldiers coughed and covered their faces. Their eyes stung and watered. But the bandits didn’t seem bothered by it. Through the brown fog, Tetsuko saw that they wore heavy masks over their mouths. Without the need to cover their faces, they managed to kill many soldiers. Many soldiers ran, trying to get away from that place. The lord’s panic grew again. He tried to shout a command, but he had no voice, he could only cough. Then a bandit appeared next to the lord. Tetsuko widened her eyes. I didn’t sense him at all… She looked at him and then froze. His energy was twisted, just like Lucky Chaos. Who is this man…? Unlike the bandits, he had an aura of strength. Then she knew who he was. “Hello, my lord,” the bandit said in a dry hoarse of a voice. Alonso widened his eyes. It was the last thing he said before the bandit hit him with the blunt side of his sword. Hope you liked the chapter Support "Re;Blade" Chapter Fiction Index Next 8 Fictions 2 Posts 0 Threads Tuesday, August 14, 2018 4:35:50 PM Set Compact Please enable JavaScript to load the comments! Style Dark Light Font Size 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 28 32 Reader Width Max 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% Default Arial Roboto Open Dyslexic Comic Sans Segoe UI Verdana Ubuntu Ubuntu Condensed Franklin Gothic Garamond Caslon Minion Dim background 0% 20% 40% 50% 60% 80% 100% Remove Indents Give Reputation to User: Points You can specify how many points you want to give (minimum: 0, maximum: 0). Comment (optional) Why are you giving this user reputation? Give Reputation	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2048
__label__wiki	0.620747	0.620747	Cole-Hamilton: Prisoner voting ban "indefensible" After the Equalities and Human Rights Committee heard evidence on the need to lift the ban on prisoner voting, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Deputy Convenor and Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP, commented: "The prisoner voting ban is indefensible. It flouts international law and is neither fair nor progressive. No other developed European democracy does it. "The Scottish Parliament has the power to deliver change. Liberal Democrats tabled amendments to give prisoners the vote in both the Independence Referendum and the 2016 elections but our attempts were voted down. "We know that to reduce reoffending more must be done to prepare offenders to rejoin our communities. An important part of that is ensuring they are more aware of their responsibilities as citizens, not alienating them altogether." Liberal Democrats tabled amendments to lift the blanket ban on prisoner voting at Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the Bill of the Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill: When the voting age was reduced to 16 for the 2016 Scottish Parliament elections, Liberal Democrats tabled amendments that would have also given the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds in young offenders institutions:	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2054
__label__wiki	0.826992	0.826992	U18's provide spirited fightback to draw 3-3 with Doncaster Rovers The Iron’s Under-18 team provided a spirited comeback from 3-0 down at half time to draw 3-3 against Doncaster Rovers in the group stage of the Youth Alliance Cup. In what was the epitome of a game of two halves, Joe Busby, Louis Collins and Cameron Morfoot were all on target in a ten-minute second half spell to restore parity and earn the side a point. United started the game reasonably well and attacked with a purpose, similar to that of the opening three competitive games so far during the campaign, but fell behind as Doncaster Rovers provided some slick counter-attacking football to go 1-0 up. Full credit would go to the visitors for their defensive work and they would hit Scunthorpe with clinical attacks on two further occasions before the interval to put Rovers in a commanding 3-0 lead. The difference would be visible in the second half with the Iron players raising the intensity of their game both in and out of possession. United would get tighter to their opposition and prevented Doncaster from playing the same football that was fruitful for them in the opening 45 minutes. In possession, the side would cause their counterparts a number of problems and inevitably put them on the back foot. The increased level of purpose going forward would see Scunthorpe create a number of chances in front of goal, with the first goal pulled back ten minutes after half time. It would be an individual effort as Busby won the ball on the half way line, cutting inside and firing an effort into the top corner with a composed finish. Momentum would be firmly with the Iron and on 62 minutes the scoreline was brought back to 3-2. It was a well-worked goal starting with Miracle Okafor who drove forward into the final third of the pitch. He committed the central defender, forcing him out of the game, before slipping a ball into Collins who finished with a left-footed strike. Just three minutes later, the Iron would draw level with their local rivals from a set-piece. Centre-back Morfoot would connect with a set-piece to convert home like a centre-forward. The Iron would have a couple of half chances to take the lead with set-pieces between then and the end of the game, but settled for a point following a second half performance full of character. TEAM: Kelsey, Colclough, E. Train, Hornshaw, Lilley, Morfoot, Busby (Porter, 75), Pugh (Okafor, 67), Collins, Allasan (Harrison, 85), Ablett. UNUSED: Riches. Joe Busby Cameron Morfoot Louis Collins	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2057
__label__wiki	0.95133	0.95133	Leather-bound librarian provided 'sadistic, yet caring' services online M.L. LYKE, SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER Aug. 15, 2003 Updated: March 14, 2011 6:16 a.m. CONCRETE -- The town librarian, in sweet summer straw-hat, approached a stranger outside the library door, where a taped-up poster showed a goofy big-eyed pup advertising the kids' book "Hugs and Kisses." The woman beamed a warm, jolly smile in welcome. She bolted when she learned yesterday's visitor was a reporter. "I do not want to talk to you!" announced a fleeing Valerie Shahan. Shahan, hired in June to run this little town's new library, made headlines earlier this week when her private life as Lady Jane Grey was made public in the Skagit Valley Herald. Lady Jane Grey, Shahan's alias, is the star of a kinky Web site that describes her as "sadistic, yet caring" and promises "she will transform you into a weak-willed toy for her pleasure." The site, which Shahan pulled earlier this week, shows her in bondage leather and mesh, with long black gloves and a whip in hand. "Limits?" reads the copy. "Only the ones she imposes." It makes clear, however, that while fetishes and fantasies are encouraged, direct sexual contact is not. The choice of name shows the librarian's historic bent. Lady Jane Grey was a young Protestant woman in the 1500s who briefly ascended the English throne, then was executed after a nine-day reign, victim of the political conniving of a Catholic contender. While Shahan, former vice president of the National Leather Association, refused to talk to the P-I yesterday, she told the Skagit Valley Herald that what she does in her spare time is nobody's business but her own. She described her pain-as-pleasure lifestyle as a "choice" and indicated she does not mix work and play. "When I was young I discovered in myself a personal aspect that was a little bit different than a lot of folks," she told the newspaper. Shahan, who worked for 25 years at the Western Washington University Library, took the Concrete job without telling the Upper Skagit Library District's board of directors about her unusual predilections. Yesterday, Rob Van Wagoner, chairman of the library board, refused to comment on whether the revelation will affect Shahan's job status. He referred all media calls to a Seattle attorney, Stephanie Alexander. Alexander would only confirm that her law firm handled employee matters for the Upper Skagit Library District, then said, "I'm not at liberty to discuss personnel matters." Townsfolk weren't quite so closelipped. P-I staff stories Seahawks/NFL Seahawks announce new VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Food & Dining Some good news: Seattle's historic Jules Maes Saloon reopens Sounders/Soccer Executive Chris Henderson leaves Sounders for Inter Miami CF Huskies Report: UW DC Kwiatkowski expected to join Texas at same... Weather Seattle to see colder temperatures, possible weekend snow Real estate Seattle ranked as second most transient large city: study Longtime Concrete-area resident Patrick McAdam, shooting pool at the Hub Tavern beneath grand racks of elk antlers, said he, like most around these Cascade foothills, isn't keen on infringing on others' private rights. "If she can keep that business to herself, and her private life doesn't interfere with her job, that's one thing. But if she associates with kids." McAdam paused. "I don't know if I'd want to see children influenced by someone with that kind of behavior." For some, the story of the new librarian was just more hit on a hard-luck town. Little Concrete, known as a state Route 20 speed trap and site of the Hollywood film "This Boy's Life," is embroiled in a messy battle over recall of the mayor, Robin Feetham, owner of a funky shop of curiosities called Rhythm and Blues, New and Used downtown. Feetham made his own headlines when he took office. He ran against a 170-pound opponent named Mercury. Mercury is a dog. Yesterday, Alice Berner, shopkeeper at the historic Concrete Department Store, with its squeaky old wood floors, just shook her head when asked about the latest stories. "I figure this is Concrete and the papers have to have something bad to write about us," she said. "If this was happening in a big city -- you wouldn't hear a word about it." M.L. LYKE	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2059
__label__wiki	0.980586	0.980586	Search saultstar.com Sault Star Share this Story: Sault Ste. Marie must narrow and unify its 'brand', council is told Sault Ste. Marie must narrow and unify its 'brand', council is told Sault Ste. Marie hires branding firm to create a new image for the city. It will be used to sell the city and increase morale within Sault Ste. Marie, council was told. Elaine Della-Mattia If Sault Ste. Marie is already known as ‘Naturally Gifted’, the ‘Alternative Energy Capital of North America’ and as ‘Steeltown,’ then why does it need to be rebranded? Simply because three names are too much and confusing to those who are trying to sell the community to others who want to grow the community, city council was told. While it appeared to be a difficult concept for some members of council to grasp, in the end, council awarded a contract valued at $58,900 to Scott Thornley and Company Inc. The firm’s job is to help the city develop its visual identity and branding. That new identity may or may not contain the components or images of those used in the past, council was told. Ward 2 Coun. Susan Myers found it “disturbing” that council only approved its new flag and images a little more than a year ago and the slate may be wiped clean and replaced with new images. “This is not what we approved a month ago,” the former marketing director said. Tom Vair, deputy CAO of community development and enterprise services, said the promotion effort falls under the FutureSSM project. It comes from recommendations penned in the community adjustment committee report that state a better branding would improve morale, attract students, residents and visitors and attract business to the community. Vair told city council that the project will include community input, and final branding options will come before city council for approval. It’s a second phase of a project that will provide an opportunity for the city to hire an expert to help Sault Ste. Marie better promote itself to the outside world, he said. But that didn’t sit well with Ward 5 Coun. Frank Fata, who argued that the city spends too much money on consultants. Mayor Christian Provenzano said this company wasn’t a consultant. It provides an expertise and designs logos, images and marketing plans, the city can use to create its own community pride and market itself outside of the city. Ward 1 Coun. Steve Butland said he’s content with the existing mantras that include Naturally Gifted and Energy Capital of North America, both of which have been successful. “Once Algoma is out of creditor protection, then we can celebrate steel as well. That’s a branding and there are not many steel communities left,” he said. Butland wanted council to move forward with branding and marketing in-house. “I think we can do a great job without hiring from outside,” he said. Ward 2 Coun. Sandra Hollingsworth agreed. “I’m not convinced we need to change our brand,” she said. “We’re looking how to promote ourselves outside of North America.” Hollingsworth said she’d rather engage in a local firm to market the city’s existing brands and keep money in the local economy. Provenzano agreed with staff that it is difficult to sell a mixed message and that the project will result in a branding that includes the city’s history and traits and creates a unified voice for the community at large. “I think it’s more effective if we are selling from the same playbook,” he said. Council passed the resolution to hire the firm in a 9-3 recorded vote. Those in favour of approving the bylaw included Provenzano and councillors Paul Christian, Hollingsworth, Judy Hupponen, Rick Niro, Lou Turco, Marchy Bruni, Ozzie Grandinetti and Joe Krmpotich. Those against included Butland, Myers and Fata. In a separate bylaw, city council hired a Traverse City, Mich., firm, Corbin Design, to develop a wayfinding strategy downtown. Better signage and wayfinding strategies were identified as a need for Sault Ste. Marie by consultant Roger Brooks during a recent analysis of the downtown. It was one of his three major recommendations that he provided. The project also has an upset limit of $58,900. Sault Ste. Marie must narrow and unify its 'brand', council is told Back to video News Near Sault Ste. Marie Follow the Sault Star © 2021 Sault Star, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2061
__label__wiki	0.723286	0.723286	News and updates from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges News Releases Home ctcLink Connect SBCTC.edu Community, technical college board to select executive director The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will select the college system's new executive director at its regular meeting Thursday, May 11. Jack Hershey, president and CEO of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and Jan Yoshiwara, deputy executive director for Education at the State Board, are finalists for the position. The new executive director will replace Marty Brown, who is retiring after nearly five years on the job. >> author: SBCTC Communications tags: State Board, executive director, Marty Brown, applied bachelor's, accessibility Board members to take action on system-wide accessible technology policy The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will convene its regular business meeting on Thursday, March 24 from 8 a.m. to noon. Board members will take up a system-wide accessible technology policy and hear an update on the system’s math strategic plan. >> tags: State Board, accessibility, technology, budget Search News Releases If you see this don't fill out this input box News Releases highlight news items about the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and Washington’s community and technical college system. SBCTC is led by a Governor-appointed board and provides leadership, advocacy, and coordination for Washington’s system of 34 public community and technical colleges. Each year, about 381,000 students train for the workforce, prepare to transfer to a university, gain basic math and English skills, or pursue continuing education. Visit our website at SBCTC.edu or email us a SBCTCCommunications@sbctc.edu. All News Release Categories #RealCollege Survey (1) applied bachelor's (11) bachelor's degree (2) basic needs (2) basic needs insecurity (1) capital budget (9) Career Connect Washington (1) Career Launch (1) Centers of Excellence (1) economic study (1) EMSI (1) HB 1893 (1) Hope Center (1) housing insecurity (2) Inslee (2) Jan Yoshiwara (1) Legislature (2) Marty Brown (1) operating budget (12) return on investment (1) SEH America (1) State Board (34) Student Achievement Initiative (1) student basic living expenses (1) The Hope Center (1) trustees (3) WGU Washington (1) Joint Statement: Independent Colleges of Washington, the Washington State Council of Presidents, and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges State Board awards colleges nearly $5 million in CARES Act funding State Board to vote on 2021 community, technical college system legislative priorities Last Modified: 6/19/19 11:36 AM © 2021 Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2062
__label__cc	0.520118	0.479882	Answers from the Pros Health and Fitness Tips College Edition Local Discounts Gauchos and Supporters Work and Play Hard at Harder Stadium: 2013 Gaucho Gallop Recap Gaucho alumni and Santa Barbara community members flocked to the UCSB campus this weekend for the 6th Annual Gaucho Gallop. As the day’s festivities commenced, a surge of Gaucho pride, athleticism, enthusiasm, and a bit of silliness filled Harder Stadium. The day began with the Diogi Dog Dash, a race for Dog owners and their furry friends. Steve Harding and his canine companion won three months worth of dog food from Diogi, for completing the Dog Dash in 2 minutes, 35 seconds. This year’s 10K winner, Niall Coppinger – all the way from Dublin, Ireland – finished the race in 35 minutes, 28 seconds, with two Santa Barbarians, Tom Bullock and Travis Bower, coming in second and third place. The winner of the 5K competition was Ritesh Dhupar, who clocked in at just over six and a half minutes. Scott Casamassa and Gabriel Wu came in second and third. After the races ended, I had the pleasure of speaking with Aldo and Jake, two students of Isla Vista Elementary, both age 11. Why were these boys so special? Because out of nearly 250 runners present at the Gallop, they finished 15th ad 16th, respectively, in the 5K competition, clocking in at 24 minutes, 16 seconds, and 24 minutes, 51 seconds. “I had to convince them to let me run last year, too,” Aldo says, breathing heavily. I probably should have waited a while after he crossed the finish line, but I was just so astonished and proud of him, that he had finished ahead of most of his adult competitors. “My teacher told me he wanted someone to participate in the race to represent the school and I said I would do it, and some of my friends wanted to too.” Aldo and Jake told me that after much persistence, the Gallop coordinators let them run in the primarily adult 5K race, instead of being assigned to the Kids Dash, which is designated for children above the age of 8. They were just two of 20 children under 12 that ran in the 5K race. According to the race results, found here(http://www.ucsbruns.com/results), the youngest 5K competitor was 5 years old. The Gaucho Challenge winning team was the “Jamaican Bobsledding Team,” comprised of Gaucho Triathlon team members Jon Waltman and Jared Wong. This portion of the Gallop consisted of some tough challenges that had even the most resilient Gauchos wondering if they could handle it all. Team members tell me there were challenges that tested mental and physical agility, as well as their stomachs. Tasks included a word search in UCSB’s Daily Nexus, a Woodstock’s pizza eating contest, and a quick game of Gatorade pong, which all took place along a 5K course. As participants were encouraged to come up with wacky team names and costumes, I made sure to have my camera handy at the finish line. Take a look at my personal favorites, the Bobsled Team (costumes from Cool Runnings) and of course, beloved comic-book characters Wolverine and Bane. At the Finish Line Festival, Gaucho Gallopers enjoyed the musical stylings of Brengrass, while mingling with other runners and snacking on some scrumptious breakfast burritos and fruit provided by Country Catering. Unfortunately, a knee injury prevented me from participating on my Gaucho Challenge team, so my best friend, Leah, asked her friend Rachel to be my substitute. Leah was a bit tired from the previous nights’ festivities, and needless to say, team “GauchosPace” (a pun, created from the academic database available to UCSB students) finished dead last in the Challenge Leah had only this to say about the event, “My advice would be to prepare for the Challenge in the true Gaucho way, just go all out.” The meaning of “true Gaucho way,” ladies and gentlemen, is subject to your own interpretation. Just know that no matter what we Gauchos do, we give it our all! Wish to join us next year for the 2014 Gaucho Gallop? If you’re thinking of participating in the Challenge, I would highly recommend practicing tortilla tossing! About Sb Fitness Magazine It is our desire to offer the Santa Barbara community a health and fitness resource dedicated to providing the necessary education and information necessary for our readers to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Designed by The Best Growth Marketing Agency In The World.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2064
__label__cc	0.628266	0.371734	This is a musical name, of course, but it's not just any frilly old song: it's an anthem, defined as a "rousing or uplifting song" that inspires a certain cause or group. There's an element of strength that you just don't find in other song names like Symphony or Melody. And you'll definitely be inspired by your little Anthem. Nicknames: Ant, Ani. Famous people named Anthem: There are currently no famous people named Anthem, but that could change when yours bursts onto the scene. Anthem has been used as a name for a lot of things, from health insurance to a video game to our national song, so why not for a baby too? More Inspiration: Perfectly Patriotic Americana Baby Names, Back to Baby Names MORE STUFF YOU’LL LOVE 50 Famous Vampire Names Perfect For Your Halloween Baby 150+ Boys Middle Names That Hit The Sweet Spot Of Unique And Traditional Simple One-Syllable Girl Names 110+ Unique Middle Names For Your One-Of-A-Kind Baby Girl	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2065
__label__wiki	0.812061	0.812061	People and Skills Ebooks / Spotlights Smart Cities News Cities' climate change and inequality projects announced as finalists Projects ranging from curbing transport emissions to urban agriculture and flood protection in slums have made the finals of the WRI Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities’ Prize for Cities 2020-21. Hitachi Rail announces plans to test battery-powered long-distance trains Hitachi Rail and Eversholt Rail have signed an exclusive agreement aimed at bringing battery power and fuel savings of 20 per cent to the GWR passenger service between London and Penzance. London borough of Bexley rolls out free-wi-fi UK wireless infrastructure-as-a-service provider Ontix has switched on its network in Bexley’s main town centres of Erith, Welling, Sidcup and Crayford. London’s communities urged to help tackle city's challenges through resilience fund Community groups, such as local authorities, public agencies and social enterprises, will be asked to identify specific challenges they need to have solved. University of Helsinki launches Ethics of AI online course Course has been designed in partnership with the cities of Helsinki, Amsterdam and London and aims to help public administration, businesses and the public understand what the ethical use of AI means. City Possible expands network and ‘reimagines’ its digital marketplace London, Los Angeles, New York City and Hamilton are the latest cities to join Mastercard’s co-creation framework that aims to help build more inclusive and sustainable communities. Data reveals major improvement in London’s air quality since 2016 Even before lockdown, measures implemented by the mayor have helped to bring about a 94 per cent reduction in the number of Londoners living in areas exceeding legal limits for nitrogen dioxide. Singapore tops smart city ranking for second year running The 2020 Smart City Index measures citizens’ perceptions of the impact that technology has on their lives, surveying them on areas such as governance, health and safety, mobility and opportunities. London mayor commissions research into future challenges and opportunities Mapping work will begin with a major research and evidence-gathering exercise into the issues that central London and the Canary Wharf area are facing given the reduction in footfall due to the pandemic. City of Manchester home to "the greenest people" in Britain The research, carried out by Honda, was based on a range of factors including household recycling, domestic CO2 emissions and household eco measures, combined with survey responses. UK re-opens upgraded Living Lab for smart home innovation trials The relaunched lab will be used to integrate and test services and business models with mainstream smart heating controls, smart meters, IoT devices, and electric vehicle chargers. Research shows growing interest from rail users in 5G and smart city services A survey carried out on rail users in Hong Kong, London, New York, Sydney and Toronto revealed 95 per cent are more likely to use the rail network in their city if technology-driven solutions were implemented. Collier County rolls out contactless ticketing The app is powered by Masabi’s Justride fare payments-as-a-service which removes the need for passengers to handle cash, physical tickets, or interact with ticketing infrastructure. London boroughs trial flat and flush kerbside EV charging Green tech start-up Trojan Energy is installing 200 of its chargers across Brent and Camden as part of the Subsurface Technology for Electric Pathways project. WEBINAR: The million sensors you didn’t know you already have. The unexpected value of a city’s fibre revealed Join this webinar to understand how the fibres below our feet can detect movement and produce data which can be used to control traffic in an intelligent way to reduce congestion, emissions and improve air quality & safety. Smart cities are only as good as their connectivity The promise of smart cities needs a strong network to back it up, writes Jamie Hayes, Mobile Network Operators Director, BT Wholesale. Collaboration aims to create an urban air infrastructure Urban-Air Port and Hyundai Air Mobility want to develop an infrastructure to facilitate the creation of urban transportation systems to move people and cargo by air. Thames Clippers launches re-branded Uber Boat in London Thames Clippers is joining forces with Uber to encourage people to travel by boat across London city using its fleet of 20 boats that depart from 23 piers on the Thames. Realising the true value of data In an extract from our Sydney City Profile, we explore how the city’s Smart City Strategy Framework aims to help transform raw data into actionable knowledge. Smart cities: the next frontier for cybercriminals Think tank: what is infrastructure for? Covid-19 is ushering a new era in government services SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sydney Insight Report: Smart waste, an opportunity cities should not trash OnDemand WEBINAR: The rise of autonomous mobility and its role in the new normal era © 2021 SmartCitiesWorld 2nd Floor, St Mary Abchurch House, 123 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 5AU	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2067
__label__wiki	0.739952	0.739952	HomeCareersNewsInvestorsAdvertisers Making Products the Right Way At Snap Inc., we work to make products responsibly. That’s why we’re committed to safeguarding human rights, labor rights, health and safety, and the environment in our supply chain. Snap Inc. is a member of the Electronics Industry Citizenship Coalition(EICC) and fully supports the EICC’s vision and goals. Our Supplier Code of Conduct codifies the standards we expect our suppliers to meet to ensure safe working conditions, fair worker treatment, and responsible environmental practices. It includes social-responsibility standards drawn from the EICC Code of Conduct, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and other guiding principles of international law. Among other things, the Code requires suppliers to uphold workers’ human rights and treat workers with dignity and respect; reject any use of forced or child labor; set reasonable working hours; avoid discrimination; and conform to industry-standard health and safety practices. The Code also requires our suppliers to respect the environment by obtaining required permits, minimizing pollution, and safely managing hazardous substances. And the Code requires our suppliers to uphold the highest standards of ethics by, for example, rejecting commercial bribery and respecting third parties’ intellectual-property rights. Our Anti-Slavery Statement demonstrates our commitment to ensure that our suppliers respect human rights. Snap Inc. requires our suppliers to certify that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in their businesses. And as we explain below, we verify those commitments through a detailed risk assessment and auditing process. Our Conflict Minerals Statement lays out the steps we take to fully comply with all laws, in the United States and abroad, regarding conflict minerals. The term “conflict minerals” refers to four metals -- tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold -- that may be sourced from mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Illegal armed groups may use proceeds from those mines or nearby transit routes to fund their violent operations. Snap Inc. is committed to complying with rules and guidelines regulating the use of conflict minerals, regardless of whether they technically apply to our operations. We require our suppliers to certify that they source minerals from conflict-free smelters and exercise proper due diligence on their own suppliers. And we have engaged a supply chain data-management company to facilitate supply-chain tracking and ensure that our suppliers are living up to their commitments. Audits and Remediation We use a risk assessment methodology and, where appropriate, conduct third-party supplier audits to assess compliance with the above standards. But we do more than hold our suppliers responsible for meeting these standards; we also provide them the support they need to do so. If we think that a supplier can correct its missteps, we look to use experienced third parties to work with the supplier to develop an effective corrective action plan. Working with suppliers to improve labor and environmental conditions is fundamental to our program. © 2021 Snap Inc. CitizenSnapPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceOther Terms & Policies Bahasa IndonesiaBahasa MelayuDanskDeutsch (Deutschland)English (UK)English (US)EspañolEspañol (Argentine)Español (España)Español (México)Filipino (Philippines)Français (France)ItalianoNederlands (Nederland)Norsk (bokmål)PolskiPortuguês (Brasil)Português (Portugal)RomânăSuomiSvenskaTiếng ViệtTürkçeΕλληνικάРусскийاردوالعربية (السعودية)मराठीहिन्दीবাংলা (ভারত)বাংলা(বাংলাদেশ)ਪੰਜਾਬੀગુજરાતીதமிழ்తెలుగుಕನ್ನಡ (India)മലയാളംภาษาไทย (ประเทศไทย)中文简体中文繁體日本語한국어 (韩国)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2069
__label__wiki	0.762104	0.762104	NEWS ANALYSIS: Questions go “unadjudicated” in GarCo investigation Locations: News Published Nov. 2, 2016 By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer What we have here, it seems, is a failure to adjudicate (paraphrasing, without apology, a line from the classic film, “Cool Hand Luke”). Local observers recently have been treated to a kind of legalistic circus involving five-term incumbent Republican Garfield County Commissioner John Martin fighting to hold onto his job in the Nov. 8 election; Democratic challenger John Acha trying to unseat Martin by, in part, accusing him of mishandling county funds; and Ninth Judicial District Attorney Sherry Caloia caught in the middle when Acha approached her office to investigate embezzlement allegations against Martin. The Democrats — specifically Acha and attorneys on his campaign team — believe Martin is guilty of what is known as “double dipping” into his expense accounts for trips around the U.S. while on the taxpayers’ dime. And they have documentation to back up their beliefs, after deluging the county government with Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests for various kinds of records and data. Caloia, nervous about investigating an elected official who exerts partial control over her annual budget for the judicial district (Garfield County is one of three counties that make up the Ninth District), declared that she has an inherent conflict of interest. So she filed a request with Chief Judge James Boyd, also of the Ninth District, asking that Boyd appoint Fifth Judicial District Attorney Bruce Brown as a special prosecutor to handle the probe into Martin’s expense accounts. But Judge Boyd, in a move that has perplexed some in the local legal community, instead of simply moving to appoint Brown, instead has filed what is know as a “scheduling order” for a hearing on the matter. That move gives Martin 21 days from Oct. 26 — the day Boyd filed his scheduling order — to respond to the request for a special prosecutor or request a hearing before the judge. The same scheduling order gives Caloia another seven days to respond to Martin’s response. In most investigations of elected officials accused of wrongdoing, at least in this writer’s experience, the suspected wrongdoer does not know he or she is under scrutiny. But Acha and his team have gone public with their allegations, so that is not an issue here. Martin clearly knows he is under the spotlight and has denied doing anything illegal or wrong. In another unexplained move, Judge Boyd has sealed the file that contains Caloia’s written request for a special prosecutor, as well as Boyd’s scheduling order, and perhaps other documents pertaining into what is rapidly becoming quite a muddled affair. It is fair, it seems, to ask why would the judge seal a case file such as this, wherein the particulars already are well known to the public, the legal community and the investigative subject himself? Caloia apparently did not request that the matter be kept sealed and away from public scrutiny, so why bother? Why would the judge give Martin 21 days to respond to Caloia’s request, since her request was made without Martin’s involvement, and since, given his public protestations of innocence, his likely response is going to be, “I didn’t do anything wrong! Why investigate me?” And Caloia, predictably, is going to respond to Martin’s response by declaring, “I cannot be the investigating official in this matter, I have a conflict!” Again it seems fair to ask, why this set of delays in what could, ultimately, turn out to be a significant matter of deep public interest? Is it that the judge feels affronted by the whole thing, and feels the courts are being improperly used in a game of political badminton? If so, so what? It’s arguably not his job to decide the merits of the Democrats’ allegations, at least not at this point. It is, however, arguably his job to explain why he is declining to name a special prosecutor in a case brought before him in a formal, legal manner. Is it because the judge and Martin are friends? Again, so what? If that is true, then he should recuse himself (as Caloia essentially has done) and pass the request along so that a special prosecutor can be named and the case put before another, less conflicted judge. At this point, the only point of clarity in all this is that no one is willing to talk to the press about it. At least that has been the position of Ninth District Court Clerk Jim Bradford, whose reply to a query by a reporter was, “I can’t tell you anything,” after citing Boyd’s sealing of the case file. Lurking in the corner of the room, of course, is the minor matter of an electoral battle between Martin and Acha that concludes on Nov. 8, but which at this point seems guaranteed to not be influenced by any possible outcome of this case. Published in The Sopris Sun on November 3, 2016.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2074
__label__cc	0.501609	0.498391	Tandem Mass Spectrometry Improves ICP-MS Detection Limits and Accuracy for Trace Level Analysis of Titanium Ed McCurdy Ed McCurdy is ICP-MS Product Specialist with Agilent Technologies, Manchester, UK. , Glenn Woods Glenn Woods Glenn Woods is ICP-MS Applications Engineer with Agilent Technologies, Manchester, UK. Special Issues, Special Issues-11-01-2015, Volume 30, Issue 11 Titanium (Ti) is used in lightweight alloys, catalysts, cutting and grinding tools, and medical implants. Most Ti is refined into the white pigment titanium dioxide (TiO2), used in paint, paper, plastics and food, and in consumer products such as toothpaste and sunscreens. TiO2 is considered inert and safe, but TiO2 nanoparticles are much more reactive and bioavailable, so they may have adverse effects on human health and the environment. There is a need for analytical techniques and methods for accurate, low level analysis of Ti in environmental samples, biological tissues, and other samples. This application is difficult for conventional quadrupole ICP-MS because of the presence of matrix-based spectral interferences on the isotopes of Ti. In this paper, we show how the interferences can be removed using tandem ICP-MS (ICP-MS-MS). This allows sub-ng/L (ppt) detection limits to be achieved, and ensures that accuracy is maintained in the presence of complex sample matrices Titanium (Ti) is used in lightweight alloys, catalysts, cutting and grinding tools, and medical implants. Most Ti is refined into the white pigment titanium dioxide (TiO2), used in paint, paper, plastics, food, and consumer products such as toothpaste and sunscreens. TiO2is considered inert and safe, but TiO2nanoparticles are much more reactive and bioavailable, so they may have adverse effects on human health and the environment. There is a need for analytical techniques and methods for accurate, low level analysis of Ti in environmental samples, biological tissues, and other samples. This application is difficult for conventional quadrupole inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) because of the presence of matrix-based spectral interferences on the isotopes of Ti. In this article, we show how the interferences can be removed using tandem ICP-MS (ICP-MS-MS). This approach allows sub-nanogram-per-liter (part-per-trillion) detection limits to be achieved and ensures that accuracy is maintained in the presence of complex sample matrices. Titanium (Ti) is an important element for high-performance alloys used in automotive, consumer, and medical products, and especially in aerospace applications, where light weight, high strength, and tolerance of extremely high temperatures are important factors. However, most titanium is refined into titanium dioxide powder (TiO2), which is used as a whitener or anticaking agent in industrial and consumer products such as paints, paper, plastics, food, cosmetics, and sunscreen. Fine TiO2 particles (>0.1 mm in diameter) are known as pigment grade, and smaller (<0.1 mm) ultrafine TiO2 particles are classified as nanoparticles. Although TiO2 powder is considered a poorly soluble, low-toxicity (PSLT) material, there is some evidence of it causing lung damage including tumor growth from respiratory exposure, with damaging effects being greater for smaller particles (1). Ti is also used in medical devices and implants such as joint replacements, so methods are needed to monitor the possible degradation of these implants. Quadrupole inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-QMS) is a standard technique for analyzing trace metals in many sample types including environmental, food, and biological materials. ICP-MS can measure Ti at low levels, although three of its five isotopes (46Ti, 48Ti, and 50Ti) are overlapped by minor isotopes of other elements (46Ca, 48Ca, 50V, and 50Cr). The minor isotopes 47Ti (7.44% abundance) and 49Ti (5.41% abundance) are therefore typically used for Ti quantitation by ICP-MS, so sensitivity and detection limits are poorer than they would be if a major isotope was available. In sample matrices that contain high levels of Ca, P, C, Cl, or S, common matrix elements in many natural materials, all of the Ti isotopes can also be affected by polyatomic interferences including CaH+, PO+, SOH+, and CCl+ (2). ICP-QMS with collision-reaction cell (CRC) technology operating in helium (He) mode is able to reduce most common polyatomic overlaps to background or negligible levels (3). But small residual interferences may remain, affecting the measurement of certain analytes at trace levels in some matrices. The presence of residual interferences has led to interest in using reactive cell gases to improve interference removal and provide lower detection limits for specific elements. Reaction gas methods can use either on-mass or mass-shift measurement. On-mass measurement is used when the interfering ions are more reactive than the analyte ion; the interferences are neutralized or react to form new product ions at a different mass, leaving the analyte ion free to be measured at its original mass. Mass shift mode is used when the analyte ion is more reactive than the interferences; the analyte is measured as a new, cell-formed product ion, free from the original overlap. Either of these reaction cell modes can be used with conventional ICP-QMS, but the single mass analyzer configuration does not provide any control of the ions that enter the cell. As a result, all ions are able to react with the cell gas, leading to the formation of many new product ions, some of which will overlap the analyte ions of interest. Even the presence of low mass ions such as Ar+ and O+, which are ubiquitous in the ICP-MS ion beam in solution analysis, will lead to reaction product ions that may overlap the higher masses where analyte product ions are measured, especially when a highly reactive cell gas such as ammonia (NH3) is used (4). In practice, this means that the analyte product ions measured in reaction mode with ICP-QMS may in fact consist of several different product ions derived from different analyte isotopes, and other analyte, matrix and solvent or plasma gas elements. The errors caused may not be apparent during method development, since the product ions will vary depending on the matrix. Also, reaction chemistry with ICP-QMS is usually specific to one isotope of the analyte, so there is often no independent confirmation of the result based on a secondary or qualifier ion, as commonly used in organic mass spectrometry, and ICP-MS with He cell gas. An ICP-QMS system with a quadrupole ion guide in the cell can reject masses above and below a user-set mass. This approach, known as a bandpass filter, can be used to reject low (and high) mass ions that might react in the cell to form new interfering ions, but the mass window limits cannot be set very close to the mass of the analyte precursor ion, or severe loss of analyte sensitivity occurs (5). Thus, bandpass operation cannot reject existing ions at the intended analyte product ion mass, nor can it differentiate between reaction product ions that occur at the same mass, but are formed from different isotopes or elements. An example might be the overlap of the NH3 product ions [63Cu(NH3)3]+ and [64ZnNH2(NH3)2]+, which occur at the same mass (m/z 114) as the product ion [48TiNH(NH3)3]+. This effect is apparent in the poor isotopic template fit observed when the reaction product ions from several isotopes of the same element are measured in ICP-QMS (6). MS-MS mode is an alternative mode of operation available on a triple-quadrupole ICP-MS. With MS-MS, the ions that enter the cell are controlled by an additional quadrupole mass spectrometer (Q1), situated before the CRC. Q1 can be operated as a mass filter, allowing only the target analyte ions and any on-mass interferences to enter the cell. This gives far better control of reaction processes, and allows the use of highly reactive cell gases without the matrix-dependent variability that occurs with ICP-QMS. A further benefit of MS-MS mode is that, since each analyte ion enters the cell in isolation (without any other isotopes of the same element), and the mass shift transition is specific, as defined by the mass difference between Q1 and Q2 (for example, + 16 amu for an O-atom addition reaction), the analyte’s original isotopic abundance pattern is preserved in the product ion spectrum. This allows results to be verified from multiple analyte isotopes, and also enables isotope-based measurements such as isotope ratio and isotope dilution to be used (7). In this article, we compare the performance of MS-MS mode and single-quadrupole (SQ) mode (comparable to conventional quadrupole ICP-MS) for Ti analysis. Using both O2 and NH3 as reaction gases, we investigate Ti measurement in the presence of potential interferences from simple, single-element matrices, and complex matrices. Experimental Instrumentation A triple-quadrupole ICP-MS system (Agilent Technologies model 8800 ICP-QQQ) was used for all measurements. The instrument configuration and operating modes have been described previously (8). The standard configuration with Micromist glass concentric nebulizer, quartz sample introduction system, and Ni interface cones was used. Operating conditions are shown in Tables I and II. Calibration Standards and Sample Preparation The standards used for this work were prepared using single-element stock solutions (Spex CertiPrep, Claritas grade). For the TiO+ experiment, the acids were UpA ultrapure grade (Merck). For the biological matrix experiment, a 0.5-mL sample was diluted with 2.5 mL of diluent mix (0.01% EDTA, Sigma Aldrich 99.999%); 0.005% Triton X-100 (Romil SpA); 4% BuOH (Merck Uvasolv); 1% NH4OH (Fluka TraceSELECT Ultra), then made up to a final volume of 5 mL with ultrapure water (Merck Millipore Element). Analytical Method Both O2 and NH3 are suitable cell gases for the analysis of Ti, as both gases react quickly and form product ions with Ti+. O2 cell gas offers simpler methodology, as the product ion measured is TiO+, whereas NH3 cell gas promotes complex, sequential reaction chemistry, leading to a large number of Ti-NH cluster ions. NH3 cell gas therefore has greater potential to generate overlapping product ions from other isotopes and elements present in the extracted ion beam. However, NH3 reaction mode is more selective for Ti, so, for low level analysis in natural sample matrices, NH3 has been shown to provide more effective interference removal (2). Triple-quadrupole ICP-MS can be operated in MS-MS mode, where both Q1 (before the CRC) and Q2 (after the CRC) operate as unit mass filters. Alternatively, Q1 can be operated as a simple ion guide, or as a bandpass filter, where it passes a range of masses either side of the Q2 set mass. This mode emulates the performance of a conventional quadrupole ICP-MS instrument with a cell that incorporates a bandpass filter. When a mass shift method is used on an ICP-QMS with a “bandpass” cell, the bandpass window must be set to allow both the analyte precursor ion (Ti+ in this case) and the product ion (TiO+ or the Ti-NH3+ cluster ion) to pass through. Thus, the cell has limited ability to reject other ions that might overlap the analyte product ion. Two experiments were performed using O2 and NH3 cell gas to investigate different aspects of reaction chemistry and the application of MS-MS to avoid error because of ions other than the target analyte ion being present at the analyte mass: O2 cell gas: Four 1 ppb Ti standards were prepared, and separate spikes of the elements Ni, Cu, and Zn (at 10 ppb) were added to three of the standards. All four solutions were measured using O2 cell gas with the triple-quadrupole ICP-MS system in both SQ bandpass and MS-MS mode, to investigate whether MS-MS mode could control the interference from other coexisting ions (matrix or other analytes) that might overlap the TiO+ analyte product ions; NH3 cell gas: Ti was measured in a biological reference material, using the triple-quadrupole ICP-MS system with ammonia reaction gas, to assess whether MS-MS mode gave control of the reaction chemistry such that a single ammonia-adduct was consistently added to each Ti ion, retaining the isotopic pattern for Ti, and avoiding overlap from other Ti-NH3 cluster ions and any other matrix-based NH3 clusters. The results for the spiked and unspiked Ti standards measured with O2 cell gas are presented as overlaid spectra in Figures 1a and 1b; the color of the spectrum indicates which spike element gave rise to the peaks. Figure 1a shows the spectra measured in SQ bandpass mode, indicating that the coexisting Ni, Cu, and Zn ions remained at their original masses, and so gave significant overlaps on all the Ti16O+ product ion isotopes. This demonstrates that a bandpass cell cannot exclude other ions that lie within the mass range between the precursor and product ions of the target analyte. In some cases, the overlapping ions may also react with the chosen cell gas, and thereby be moved away from the analyte product ion mass, but that cannot always be relied upon (as in the case of Ni, Cu, and Zn with O2 cell gas). By contrast, the overlaid spectra in Figure 1b demonstrate that, in MS-MS mode, the coexisting Ni, Cu, and Zn ions were all rejected by Q1 (which was set to the appropriate Ti+ precursor mass). As a result, consistent measurement of all five Ti isotopes in all the spiked standards was possible, with the measured peaks matching the natural isotopic abundances of the Ti isotopes. The recovery data for the biological matrix reference material (Seronorm Trace Elements Whole Blood L-1) are shown in Table III. Note that the spike levels in this reference material (Lot MR4206) are extremely low compared to many other similar reference materials. The blood CRM was measured using a standard addition calibration (spikes at 1 µg/L and 5 µg/L, prepared in the sample diluent matrix). In MS-MS mode, accurate recovery of the reference value was achieved at the sub-microgram-per-liter (single nanomole-per-liter) level for all five Ti isotopes measured as their [TiNH2(NH3)4]+ product ions, demonstrating the specific reaction chemistry capability of MS-MS mode. The [Ti(NH3)6]+ product ion also gave reasonable recovery (a mean of 100% across the Ti isotopes), although the variation was greater because of the lower counts for this product ion. Figure 2 shows a spectrum of the 1 µg/L standard addition spike in the blood reference material; both groups of Ti-NH3 product ions match the natural Ti isotopic abundance template, demonstrating how MS-MS allows specific reaction transitions to be measured, without any other coexisting elements (or isotopes) contributing to the target product ion. The use of MS-MS mode with triple-quadrupole ICP-MS allows complex reaction chemistry to be controlled, providing consistent measurement of all Ti isotopes in the presence of coexisting analyte or matrix elements, using O2 or NH3 cell gas. Reaction chemistry can be used in the collision–reaction cell of a conventional quadrupole ICP-MS system to address some polyatomic and isobaric interferences. However, mass selection before the cell is not possible, so other ions present in the sample or derived from the solvent or the plasma (Ar, O, N, H, and so on) can enter the cell and cause overlaps on the target analyte ions, either as preexisting, or cell-formed product ions. Note that the triple-quadrupole ICPMS system is not intended to be used for diagnostic procedures. (1) United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Current Intelligence Bulletin 63, Occupational Exposure to Titanium Dioxide, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2011-160 (2011). (2) L. Balcaen, E. Bolea-Fernandez, M. Resano, and F. Vanhaecke, Anal. Chim. Acta. 809, 1–8 (2014). (3) E. McCurdy and G. Woods, J. Anal. At. Spectrom. 19, 607–615 (2004). (4) B. Hattendorf and D. Gunther, J. Anal. At. Spectrom. 15, 1125–1131, (2000). (5) J. Olesik and D. Jones, J. Anal. At. Spectrom. 21, 141–159 (2006). (6) R. Thomas, D. Price, C. Sieniawska, L. Jung, and F. Abou-Shakra, Spectroscopy 28(11), 28–34 (2013) (7) L. Balcaen, G. Woods, M. Resano, and F. Vanhaecke, J. Anal. At. Spectrom. 28, 33–39 (2012). (8) E. McCurdy and G. Woods, Spectroscopy 27(10), 18–29 (2012). Ed McCurdy is an ICP-MS Product Manager and Glenn Woods is an ICPMS Applications Specialist at Agilent Technologies LDA (UK) Ltd., in Cheshire, UK. Direct correspondence to: ed_mccurdy@agilent.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2075
__label__cc	0.552543	0.447457	Disney Channel/Fred Hayes Disney Channel to Feature First Gay Character in Season 2 of “Andi Mack” It looks like Andi isn’t the only one crushing on Jonah Beck! Disney Channel’s hit show “Andi Mack” broke ground when it featured its main character learning her big sister was actually her mother who had her when she was a teenager. Now the show will be breaking ground once again. In a first for the network, the show will feature one of its main characters coming to terms with their sexuality. In the season 2 premiere episode, Andi (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) awkwardly sorting out her feelings for her classmate Jonah (Asher Angel). At the same time, Cyrus (Joshua Rush), also 13, realizes that he, too, has feelings for Jonah and confides in Buffy. The scene between Cyrus and Buffy is intended to serve as a positive role model for both kids and adults and we’ll also see Cyrus struggle with how to share this revelation with his girlfriend Iris and his journey to self-discovery and ultimately self-acceptance as a gay individual will be seen throughout the season. Disney Channel, the cast and creator Terri Minsky took great care with crafting Cyrus’ storyline by seeking guidance from child development experts and they screened the episode in advance for several organizations, including Common Sense Media, GLAAD and PFLAG. Joshua Rush is excited to share Cyrus’ journey and took to Instagram to say, “Starting conversations about trust, love, relationships and family dynamics is easier when you have a show that you can relate to. Andi Mack gives young people and their parents, mentors, and champions a meaningful way to talk about these topics and the power to decide their futures. I’m so proud to bring Cyrus’ groundbreaking storyline to life and for you to see what we’ve been working on.” Peyton also took to Instagram to say, “We include. We support. We love. Everyone. No matter what. Not despite, but because of their differences. There is no us. There is no they. There is only we. Andi Mack celebrates the human spirit. In all of its glory. Hopefully our portrayal of a couple of teenagers living real lives and feeling real feelings inspires people to participate in conversations vital to any healthy relationship. You should lead whatever life you want. Love whoever you want. Don’t let anyone, ever, no matter what, tell you anything else.” Emily Skinner who plays Amber added, “So incredibly proud to be a part of a show that promotes love, inclusion, and acceptance for all. I hope Andi Mack shows kids around the world how to treat others in a way that they would want to be treated, how to choose kindness no matter what you believe, and how to respect each other as human beings. Everyone deserves to be loved and to be treated equally. Much love to ALL of you, let’s make the world a better place together.” Are you excited to see Cyrus’ coming out storyline? “Andi Mack” season 2 premieres Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PST on Disney Channel. A post shared by joshua rush (@joshuarush) A post shared by peyton elizabeth lee (@peytonelizabethlee) A post shared by emily skinner (@emilyskinner) emily skinner joshua rush peyton elizabeth lee sofia wylie Previous articleDisney’s “Zombies” Kicks Off with a “BAMM!” – Watch the Lyric Video Next articleDemi Lovato Announces New Tour with DJ Khaled 15 Best Dressed Celebs at the Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 Peyton Elizabeth Lee Reacts to Her Kids’ Choice Award Nomination & Reveals Favorite “Andi Mack” Fan Theory Joshua Rush & Luke Mullen Tease “Andi Mack” Season 3 Finale & Kira Drama at Kids’ Choice Awards Disney Channel’s Fan Fest Returns to California Adventure with Stars from “Andi Mack,” “Descendants 3” & More “Andi Mack” Will Tackle the Important Issues of Gun Safety & Peer Pressure in Two Part Episode “Raven’s Home” Cast Spill Details on Epic Musical Episode & Its Important Message	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2077
__label__wiki	0.542185	0.542185	ShopHQ Homepage > Jewelry > Invicta > 684-300 Invicta Jewelry Men's Stainless Steel Choice of Stone Adjustable Beaded Bracelet Purchase this item and get $5 off and reduced shipping on the Invicta Jewelry & Watch Cleaning Kit w/ Cleaning Solution, Cloth & Cleaning Brush - 682-710 With your choice of stone, this double-row beaded bracelet is the perfect accessory to offset your favorite Invicta watch! The rows of beads meet at a stainless steel adjustable slide clasp emblazoned with the brand’s name. Simply slip on your new bracelet and adjust to get your perfect fit! Material Content: Stainless Steel, Nylon Shiny Black Onyx: 8mm. /Round Hematite: 8mm. /Round HEMATITE/BLACK ONYX Matte Black Onyx: 8mm. /Round Length: 8.5" (7"-10.5" Inner Circumference) Width: 0.6in. Height: 0.3in. Extender Length: 3in. Bracelets 825inchesover Onyx Hematite StainlessSteel Beaded Bracelet Clasp Types A clasp is more than a practical device used to fasten your jewelry. It is part of the overall design and can be a very important focal point. Be sure to consider if it will suit your needs of durability, fashion, comfort and peace of mind. Barrel Clasp: Used on most rope chains to make the chain more secure. The barrel clasp looks like part of the chain and twists to get a pendant on and off. Lobster Claw Clasp: As a traditional clasp style found in bracelets and necklaces, the lobster claw is generally reserved for heavier styles that may need added strength. The closure's shape is more oblong, similar to a teardrop shape, and is controlled by a tip that opens and closes the spring in the clasp. This type is also considered a more expensive finding that can add to the overall value of the jewelry piece. Magnetic Clasp: The popularity of the magnetic clasp has greatly increased in recent years. It is a quick and easy way to secure jewelry while not having to fuss with a tiny clasp, which can be difficult if you have long fingernails, arthritic hands or other mobility challenges. A magnetic clasp relies on a strong internal magnet that works to pull both ends of the clasp together. In most cases, a magnetic clasp is used for light to medium weight jewelry pieces that do not put excessive stress on the magnet. S-Clasp: An S-shaped piece of metal that connects a chain by hooking metal rings on each end of the S-shape. Slide Insert Clasp: This type of clasp is exactly as it sounds. With a box-like shape that is hollow on the inside, the wearer will slide the nearly-flat tab into the box until it clicks, indicating a secure closure. On some jewelry, a slide insert clasp will be accompanied by a side safety catch, which adds strength and security to the clasp. Although this type of clasp is found on both bracelets and necklaces, it is particularly popular on bracelet styles. These types of clasps are often reserved for more expensive jewelry. Spring Ring Clasp: One of the most common closure types, the spring ring clasp is typically used for light to medium weight bracelets or necklaces. It is round in its design and features a small tip which controls the opening and closing of the spring. The circle then closes around another smaller loop or link at the other end of the strand. Toggle Clasp: A toggle clasp is a narrow piece of metal, usually designed in the shape of a bar, which is then pushed through a circular ring to act as a fastener. Unlike the lobster claw or spring ring clasps, a toggle clasp is not controlled by a spring. The pretty design is less secure than other closure types, but is usually meant to be a big part of the design and is meant to "show". The clasp is an attractive way to secure a chunkier link bracelet or necklace. To measure for a bracelet, wrap a soft, flexible tape measure around your wrist bone. Then, add 3/4" to 1" to that measurement to determine your bracelet size. Generally, 7" is considered a standard women's size and 8" is considered a standard men's size. Another way to get an ideal fit is to measure the length of a bracelet you own. For bracelets that are to be slipped over the hand, measure the widest part of your hand to ensure the bracelet will fit over it. Keep in mind that different bracelet styles tend to fit differently depending upon the clasp and materials used. Bracelets with adjustable clasps are usually one size fits all. Those with large beads or stones have less room for your wrist. Also, bracelets with links can usually be shortened by removing one or more links. Onyx is a variety of chalcedony quartz that features a fine texture with a smooth black color. Some onyx can display white bands or ribbons against black or brown backgrounds. The bands that move through the stone run parallel and onyx is therefore sometimes known as zebra agate. Mined in Brazil, India, California and Uruguay, most onyx today is color-enhanced to increase its depth of color. It ranks a 6.5 on the Mohs Scale and is an ideal stone for carving. In fact, it is a favorite material of lapidary artists. Onyx was very popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans. The name comes from the Greek word "onux" which means fingernail. Legend says that one day frisky Cupid cut the divine fingernails of Venus with an arrowhead while she was sleeping. He left the clippings scattered on the sand and the fates turned them into stone so that no part of her heavenly body would ever perish. In Greek times, almost all colors of chalcedony were called onyx. Later, the Romans narrowed the term to refer to only the black and dark brown colors, while the reddish brown and white onyx became known as sardonyx. Highly valued in Rome, sardonyx was especially used for seals because it was said to never stick to the wax. Roman General Publius Cornelius Scipio was famous for wearing sardonyx. Worn during mourning in the Victorian age, onyx is now traditionally given as a 7th wedding anniversary gift. It is thought to increase happiness, self-control, courage, intuition and instincts. The stone is also believed to cool the yearnings of love and decrease sexual desire. Hematite gets its name from the Greek word meaning "blood-like" because of the red color of its powder. American Indians used to crush hematite and mix it with animal fat to produce red and brown paint for their artwork and bodies. Interestingly, red hematite is essentially rust. Its reddish brown and orange colors appear when its high iron content comes into contact with water and oxygen. But when the stone is smooth and polished, hematite features a beautiful steel gray color with a metallic and earthy luster. It is this exquisite gray color that is most often used in jewelry. Although both red and gray hematite is common on Earth, it also occurs everywhere on Mars, making it responsible for the planet's distinctive red color. The reddish landscape of Mars is due to the oxidized iron on its surface, proving that water and oxygen must have been present on the Red Planet at one time. In 2004, NASA's Mars rover Opportunity discovered small spheres believed to be made partly or mostly of hematite, proving that Mars was once a wetter world long ago. Grey hematite usually forms over long periods of time in the presence of liquid water. It is typically found in layers at the bottom of standing water, such as lakes or mineral hot springs. Hematite can also occur as the result of volcanic activity. While England is the best-known supplier, hematite is also found in Germany, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Brazil, New Zealand and the United States. Hematite is the most important source of iron ore in the world, which leads to the production of steel, and is therefore vital to the economy of major countries. Because of its high iron content, hematite has magnetic attraction. It is often fashioned into carvings, cameos, intaglios and beads and ranks a hardness of 5.0-6.5 on the Mohs Scale. It was once believed that large deposits of hematite were formed in places where battles had been fought. The subsequent blood that flowed into the ground was thought to turn into the stone. Hematite is a symbol for the Roman god of war and is thought to be a stone of protection, a belief originating from the Roman belief that it could strengthen warriors going into battle. Ancient warriors even used to rub their bodies with hematite believing it would protect them. Since the silvery-gray stones can be polished to such a high sheen, they were long ago used as mirrors. Because of this reflective quality, it is believed today to help deflect the emotions of others. It is said to deepen the connection between spirit and body while balancing yin/yang energies and emotions. Folklore also says that hematite can transform and dissolve negativity. It is considered an excellent "worry stone" with emotional grounding properties that calm the mind and clear it of stress. Hematite is also thought to be a "lawyer's stone" that brings positive judgments and helps one remain true to his or her inner self. Stainless steel, also called corrosion resistant steel, is a steel alloy with added iron and chromium. The metal is low maintenance, rust-resistant, durable, highly lustrous and extremely hygienic, making it ideal for items such as cookware, knives, surgical instruments, jewelry and watches. The nearly-indestructible and masculine nature of stainless steel is appealing for many jewelry styles. It has a similar appearance to platinum and polishes to a glistening sheen. Any scratches that may occur from day to day wear can be easily buffed away without endangering the piece. Unlike traditional gold, silver or platinum jewelry, stainless steel jewelry is not poured into molds, but is usually hand-cut from a solid piece of steel, leaving no seams or weak spots. With stainless steel, your jewelry will last a lifetime. Stainless steel was first recognized in France in 1821 by metallurgist Pierre Berthier. He realized the iron-chromium alloys maintained resistance from acids and recommended their use in cutlery. After several corrosion-resistance related discoveries and patents in Europe and the United States, Harry Brearley in England discovered a modern blend of stainless steel alloy. When it was announced by The New York Times in January of 1915, he was officially credited with the invention of this impressive modern metal. 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__label__cc	0.658547	0.341453	News Archive / 2015 / June Gerald Resch‘s “Fingertip Dances” and “Scene. Timeless, Placeless” Given World Premiere The world premiere of “Fingertip Dances” for youth ensemble by Gerald Resch will be given on 9 June 2015 at the Kunsthaus at the Brücken-Festival in Mürzzuschlag, Styria (Austria). In response to a commission from the festival and its artistic director, Ernst Kovacic, the Austrian composer arranged eight pieces from his (13) “Fingertip Dances” (originally written for piano) for a flexible music school ensemble: 5 winds (e.g. flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet and bassoon), 1–2 percussionists and 3 or more strings (at least 2 violins and violoncello). The chamber ensemble of Kindberg Music School will present the new version under the direction of Klaus Steinberger. With the “Fingertip Dances”, Gerald Resch joins a long tradition of composers who have written pieces for their own children and, in so doing, have immersed themselves in childlike worlds of images and experiences. Mila, Gerald Resch’s daughter and the dedicatee of the “Fingertip Dances”, received them as a special present for her ninth birthday: she is able to call her own these thirteen little pieces that have gained considerable attention through their variety of musical ideas and pianistic challenges. Three days later, on 12 June 2015, the Ensemble Risonanze erranti and the Ensemble Schwerpunkt will perform the world premiere of Gerald Resch’s new ensemble work “Scene. Timeless, Placeless” at the festival “aDevantgarde” (9-15 June 2015) in Munich. Peter Tilling will conduct the work at the Allerheilige Hofkirche. This work is a setting of the lay of Hildebrand “Szene. Zeitlos, ortlos” (“Scene. Timeless, Placeless”). Gerald Resch on “Scene. Timeless, Placeless”: “I combined the older lay of Hildebrand from the ninth century with the more recent one from the fifteenth century, rewriting them in present-day German, for my setting of the lay of Hildebrand ‘Szene. Zeitlos, ortlos’ (‘Scene. Timeless, Placeless’). In so doing, I left out almost everything that defines the time and place of the archetypical encounter between father and son. The scene is thus abstracted, without time or place. Musically speaking, I have tried to find a personally abstracted ‘pseudo-medieval’ basic hue: for example, simple vocal lines that are repeatedly fanned out through the ‘imprecise unison’ of the ensemble. Individual fragments of words from the preceding events appear, isolated and interlocked with each other, in the central battle scene (before which the older lay of Hildebrand stops). It has been reported that at the moment of dying, individual sequences of one’s own life elapse before the inner eye, as in quick-motion time-lapse – this passage refers back to this phenomenon. At the very end, I put in a quotation from another work: the four-part motet ‘Mitten wir im Leben sind’ by Balthasar Resinarius (died 1544), which is distorted and exaggerated with the help of additional parts. ‘Scene. Timeless, Placeless’ is dedicated to my father.” Kunsthaus, 7:30 PM World premiere: Gerald Resch “Fingertip Dances” for youth ensemble Chamber Ensemble of the Kindberg Music School Klaus Steinberger (direction) Allerheiligen Hofkirche, 8:30 PM “Scene. Timeless, Placeless” for small ensemble Ensemble Risonanze erranti Ensemble Schwerpunkt Peter Tilling (direction) THE NOSE. Suite for tenor, baritone and orchestra Antheil, George BALLET MECANIQUE für vier Klaviere und Schlagzeug Rachmaninoff, Sergej SYMPHONY NO. 1 for orchestra Donostia, SPAIN	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2084
__label__wiki	0.816741	0.816741	Playing Against the House The Dramatic World of an Undercover Union Organizer By James D. Walsh In the tradition of Barbara Ehrenreich’s classic Nickel and Dimed, a talented young journalist goes undercover as a casino labor-union organizer in this rare inside look at the ongoing struggle of hourly-wage service workers to survive in America. “Salting” is a simple concept—get hired at a non-union company, do the job you were hired to do, and, with the help of organizers on the outside, unionize your coworkers from the inside. James Walsh spent two years as a “salt” in two casinos in South Florida, working as a buffet server and a bartender. Neither his employers nor the union knew of Walsh’s intentions to write about his experience. Now he reveals hard-won and little-known truths about how unions fight to organize service workers, the vigorous corporate opposition against them, and how workers get caught in the middle. As a salt, Walsh witnessed the cultish nature of labor organization and was constantly grilled by his union organizer as to whether he had enough grit and determination to win converts to the cause while remaining undercover. At work, Walsh witnessed the oddities of casino life and management’s stunning mistreatment of service industry employees, most of whom were hanging on to economic survival by their fingernails. His meticulous reporting reveals supervisors berating workers for the smallest infractions, even as employees submit to relentless scrutiny, ever-changing work schedules, and the callous behavior of casino customers. A clear-eyed and balanced account, Playing Against the House explores the trials of day-to-day life for the working poor and the face of twenty-first-century union organizing and union busting in unprecedented detail. © Cory VanderPloeg James D. Walsh James Walsh’s work has appeared on the websites of The New Yorker, Esquire, and GlobalPost. He is on the editorial staff at New York magazine. Playing Against the House is his first book. Publisher: Scribner (February 16, 2016) Business & Economics > Workplace Culture Business & Economics > Labor Business & Economics > Economic Conditions Book Cover Image (jpg): Playing Against the House Author Photo (jpg): James D. Walsh	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2085
__label__cc	0.691642	0.308358	Stephen Andrew: Victoria City Councillor Position Statements Public Safety Property Taxes Affordable Housing Amalgamation Downtown Parking Support for the Arts Answers To Questions Get Involved Volunteer Order A Sign About Stephen Andrew In The Media Highlights from Town Hall on December 8th City Of Victoria Election If you need any help call us 250-412-8888 The vote for one Councillor was originally scheduled for April 4, 2020. The position became vacant when Laurel Collins resigned from Victoria City Council in November 2019 following her election to the House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Victoria. On March 18, 2020, to protect residents from the current threat of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, cancelled Victoria's April 4 by-election. Read the Order. This action, requested by the Chief Medical Health Officer for Island Health and the City of Victoria, helped ensure residents were not required to gather in polling stations and freed up City resources to focus on managing impacts of COVID-19. On July 29, 2020, the BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released guidelines to help local governments plan how to safely hold by-elections that were deferred due to the pandemic. Learn more. An all-candidates guide is expected to be released by the City of Victoria on or about Nov. 17th. City staff presented a report to Committee of the Whole on September 17 and on October 1 on how to safely proceed with Victoria's by-election during a pandemic. Council decided that the municipal by-election will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Voting Eligibility Details on eligibility can be found here. Voting Places Eligible voters can vote at ANY of the following locations on General Voting Day, Saturday, December 12, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: James Bay, Community School, 140 Oswego Street Oaklands Elementary School, 2827 Belmont Avenue Sir James Douglas Elementary School, 401 Moss Street Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay Street Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas Street* Victoria High School at SJ Willis Education Centre, 923 Topaz Avenue *An accessible voting machine will be available at Crystal Garden on General Voting Day, December 12, 2020. More on Voting Places Voting by Mail Stay tuned. The City has received a Ministerial Order from the provincial government that will change procedures to allow anyone to vote by mail in the City’s by-election. The Ministerial Order will go before Council for their consent on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Once authorized, the online vote by mail application process will open - More on Mail-In Voting The City of Victoria is working with the Office of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC to make sure its Municipal By-Election is safe for voters, candidates and election workers. A safety plan will be prepared for each voting place. More information is available here. What is on the Ballot? The ballot will include one section: Opportunity to vote for one Councillor Who is the candidate? Stephen Andrew Campaign Headquarters 794 Yates Street @ Blanshard - PUBLIC SAFETY - PROPERTY TAXES - AFFORDABLE HOUSING - AMALGAMATION - DOWNTOWN PARKING - ORDER A SIGN Authorized by Chris Siver, Financial Agent Support@StephenAndrew.ca theme by Code Nation on NationBuilder	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2093
__label__cc	0.717811	0.282189	Cardiovascular Care - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - Lufkin, TX 1111 W Frank Ave Lufkin, TX 75904 Primary Care - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group (Angelina Internal Med) - Lufkin, TX Urology - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - Lufkin, TX Joe W. Elliott Hospitality House - Lufkin, TX 220 Gene Samford Drive Outpatient Therapy Center - Lufkin, TX 1301 West Frank Avenue Primary Care - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group (Comprehensive Care) - Lufkin, TX Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Memorial Hospital - Lufkin TX 310 Gaslight Boulevard Heart & Vascular Imaging Center at Memorial Hospital - Lufkin, TX Heart Institute of East Texas - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - Lufkin, TX Primary Care - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group (Livingston St) - San Augustine, TX 200 E Livingston St San Augustine, TX 75972 Primary Care - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group (Hospital St) - San Augustine, TX 504 E Hospital St CHI St. Luke’s Health - Memorial Hospital - San Augustine, TX Internal Medicine - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - Livingston, TX OBGYN & Maternity Services - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - Livingston, TX 601 Ogletree Dr Ste A/B Primary Care - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - Livingston, TX Gastroenterology - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - Livingston, TX Pulmonology - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - Livingston, TX CHI St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, TX 1717 US-59 Loop N Express Lab - Livingston, TX Imaging Department at Memorial Hospital - Livingston, TX	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2096
__label__wiki	0.505935	0.505935	Movie review: Transformers: Age Of Extinction is longer, bigger but not better Mark Wahlberg and Nicola Peltz (both left) take over the starring roles in the latest Transformers movie. John Lui Film Correspondent http://str.sg/Fzs Review Action TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (TBC) 165 minutes/Opens tomorrow/**1/2 The story: Self-styled inventor Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) and his teen daughter Tessa (Nicola Peltz) find an old hauler. He repairs it only to find that he has revived Optimus Prime, badly damaged after the battles of the last movie. Now, the threat to Cade and his daughter is not from the Decepticons but from a ruthless bounty hunter Lockdown and a shadowy but powerful branch of the American government harnessing Transformers weapons technology. It seems unbelievable but it appears that director Michael Bay has taken on board what critics have been telling him, about how out of touch he is with reality when it comes to minorities and women. In this, the fourth instalment in the current run of Transformers movies helmed by Bay, it was a given that it would be longer (true) and feature bigger, louder battles (also true). What was not expected is how much less aggravatingly boorish it now is. Gone are the crude racial stereotypes; there are no from-the-hood ghetto-speak Autobots, for example. But it is not a full conversion yet. The camera still tracks across Peltz's body as if she were in a three-hour-long Sports Illustrated swimsuit shoot, not a movie. In the end, she is just another pair of legs in ultra-short shorts, just as Rosie Huntington-Whitely was in the previous film and Megan Fox before that. If you feel that Frozen (2013) or Maleficent (2014) gave you an overdose of positive female role models, then Tessa's wailing and waiting for her father (Wahlberg) and boyfriend Shane (Jack Reynor) to prove their masculinity by saving her will be just the antidote you need. It is not just the assumption that viewers want to leer at her that is irritating, it is also how the leering yanks the viewer out of the movie and lets you know, in a 2,000-decibel shriek, that you are watching a Bay production. If those factors are not jarring enough, there is the product placement for American cars and beer. A large jar of China- made protein powder makes an appearance on an American table for no reason, as does a prominently placed packet of a China juice drink. For all the improvements, it would be too early to call Bay reformed. Traces of the stereotyping are still not completely gone. He is the American version of Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson; he believes that as long as it is all in good fun, anything is permissible. So here we have a samurai Transformer voiced by Ken Watanabe. Someone should point out to Bay what he is missing by not having an Irish Transformer who chucks bottles of Guinness at Decepticons.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2097
__label__cc	0.680403	0.319597	Romania: 48 Iraqis discovered in truck carrying chocolate BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian border guards have discovered 48 Iraqi citizens hidden away in a truck that officially was transporting boxes of chocolate. Border police at the Danube port of Giurgiu on the Romanian-Bulgarian border said they discovered 22 men, 9 women and 17 minors including a young infant on Thursday evening after checks on the truck revealed a high level of carbon dioxide, a gas that humans exhale. A statement from Romania's border police Saturday said the truck was driven by a Bulgarian man. Papers showed it was transporting boxes of Bulgarian chocolate to Hungary. Migrants told police they wanted to reach Hungary. The driver said he was unaware of the people in the back of his truck. Bulgarian police are questioning the driver and the migrants.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2106
__label__wiki	0.982223	0.982223	Things to know as Texas tells Planned Parenthood cuts coming By PAUL J. WEBER , Associated Press, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Planned Parenthood is poised to end 2016 in a familiar place: in court, asking a judge to stop a Republican-controlled state from blocking Medicaid dollars. Here's how the nation's largest abortion provider got there and what's next: TEXAS LATEST STATE TO CUT OFF DOLLARS Texas health officials told Planned Parenthood this week that they will boot the organization from the state's Medicaid program come January. At stake is about $4 million to Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas that serve nearly 11,000 low-income women each year, according to the group. No public funding in Texas is used for abortion, while Medicaid reimbursements cover services that include well-women exams, screenings for sexually transmitted diseases and birth control. Planned Parenthood said late Tuesday it will ask a federal court to block the defunding. PLANNED PARENTHOOD HAS PREVAILED ELSEWHERE Federal judges have already stopped other states — including Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Arizona, Indiana and Utah — from suspending Medicaid dollars as Texas plans. U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III noted in an October ruling against the state of Mississippi that every court to consider similar laws has found they violate the "free-choice-of-provider" provision of federal law. SECRETLY RECORDED VIDEOS CONTINUE DRIVING GOP EFFORTS Texas health officials noted in letters Tuesday that their decision was based on an anti-abortion group's secretly recorded videos in 2015 that claimed to show Planned Parenthood officials profiting from sales of fetal tissue for medical research. Investigations by 13 states into those videos have been concluded without criminal charges, although a congressional panel is still investigating. Planned Parenthood has denied allegations of wrongdoing, but has stopped accepting reimbursement for the costs involved in providing fetal tissue to researchers. POTENTIAL DEFUNDING ALSO LOOMS IN CONGRESS The GOP-controlled Congress is pushing a defunding measure that would strip roughly $400 million in Medicaid money from Planned Parenthood, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, and would result in roughly 400,000 women losing access to care. President-elect Donald Trump said during his campaign that Planned Parenthood helped "millions of women" but has also endorsed calls for defunding. Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, the daughter of former Democratic Texas Gov. Ann Richards, says "if the nation goes the way of Texas, it will be nothing less than a national health care disaster." TEXAS BOOTED PLANNED PARENTHOOD BEFORE Texas has been aggressive in its efforts to weaken Planned Parenthood, including kicking the organization out of a state women's health program in 2013. Earlier this year, a top Texas health official who co-authored a study suggesting that cuts to Planned Parenthood restricted access to women's health care resigned under pressure from state leaders who disputed the findings. A revamped women's health program, which state officials say will triple the number of providers from five years ago, gave one contract to the nonprofit of a prominent anti-abortion activist. Associates Press writer Jill Bleed in Little Rock, Ark., contributed to this report. Follow Paul J. Weber on Twitter: www.twitter.com/pauljweber	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2107
__label__wiki	0.894035	0.894035	Cavaliers on track with victory over Pistons By By Terry Pluto, Knight Ridder If you love pro basketball at its best, this game was for you. At least, if you're a Cleveland Cavaliers fan. You saw your team not just beat the Detroit Pistons, 97-84, on Saturday at Quicken Loans Arena, but beat them at their own game - never easy, as these Pistons had won nine in a row and now have a 24-4 record. How does Detroit win? Defense. Rebounding. Share the ball. Move on offense, hustle even more on defense. Which is how the Cavs won for the seventh time in eight games. Best of all, they did it without LeBron James doing everything. "When you face a guy like LeBron, you just figure he'll get 25 to 40 points," Detroit coach Flip Saunders said. "He was very good, but the other guys really hurt us." He meant Larry Hughes, who had 16 points and consistently came up with long rebounds, loose balls and some crucial steals. He meant Drew Gooden, scoreless in his last game, who came back with 12 points and 13 rebounds. He meant Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who scored 18 points and had 11 rebounds. He meant Donyell Marshall, who scored 13 points with six rebounds and made a couple of crucial 3-pointers when Detroit seemed set on trying to make a comeback. Cavs coach Mike Brown doesn't talk about offense, because he wants his team to do nothing but think defense. Yes, defense does win games. "When you shoot 35 percent, that means you're missing some open shots," Saunders said. "But they also had something to do with it." What impressed Saunders the most was how the Cavaliers have changed their roster from a year ago to help James. Let's consider James, who finished with 30 points. He was 11-of-22 from the field with seven rebounds, seven assists, four steals and some very good defense on Tayshaun Prince (2-of-12 shooting, four points). For James, the defense was the result of not having to carry the entire load on offense. He still played 44 heavy minutes, including all of the second half. James showed some strong moves near the basket, which is where he's nearly unstoppable. As Brown said, "He's 6-foot-8, 240 pounds and the strongest small forward in the league." Which not even the defensive-minded Pistons could stop. Just as important, though, James sat for four minutes in the second quarter as the Cavs outscored the Pistons 11-2. Who would have thought that possible? Or how about Eric Snow holding Pistons guard Chauncey Billups to 2-of-11 shooting, 14 ugly points. Snow is a gritty veteran point guard who understands Brown's defense system and fits in perfectly with the revamped Cavs, who have plenty of other guys to score. With Snow starting and the Cavs buying into Brown's game plans, those pick-and-roll plays no longer torment them - as was the case a year ago. Nor does Ilgauskas seem as slow and out of position. Winning this game means so much to the Cavs and Brown, but not for the reasons that some fans might believe. It's not about sending a message to Detroit or setting up a playoff-type game on the last day of December. It's that they can play the kind of defense that can shut down the hottest team in the league. Usually, the Cavs struggle guarding the 3-point line, but the Pistons were only 4-of-20 from long range - and remember, Detroit is the NBA's only team shooting better than 40 percent on 3-pointers this season. For the Cavs, it was a game that showed that they are on the right road - one that finally should take them into the playoffs. In other NBA action: Dallas 95, New Orleans 90; Phoenix 107, Chicago 98 (OT); Golden State 94, Houston 89; Utah 108, Philadelphia 102; San Antonio 98, Denver 88; Memphis 100, Seattle 96; Boston 111, LA Clippers 92.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2108
__label__wiki	0.927391	0.927391	Pakistan wins first ODI by 70 runs against Bangladesh Wahab Riaz and Shahid Afridi took three wickets each in a 70-run win over Bangladesh on Sunday to extend Pakistan's winning streak to 12 limited-overs internationals. After being sent in to bat and posting 233 in 39.3 overs, Pakistan restricted Bangladesh to 163 for eight in 40 overs in the rain-shortened, series opening match. Half centuries by Salman Butt and Mohammad Yousuf set Pakistan on course for victory. Opener Butt scored 70 before he was caught off Alok Kapali's bowling, and Yousuf added 59 before Pakistan lost its last five wickets for six runs in the hunt for quick runs and was all out with three balls to spare. Riaz, who replaced paceman Mohammad Asif, removed Shahriar Nafees (9), Roqibul Hasan (8) and Dolar Mahmud (0). Afridi conceded only 19 runs for his three wickets, including opener Tamim Iqbal for 29. Bangladesh skipper Mohammad Ashraful's emerged from his form slump, laboring for 93 balls to finish unbeaten on 56. Abdur Razzak remained not out on 26 when Younis Khan ended the match with a maiden over. Earlier, recalled spinner Razzak claimed 3-35, while all-rounder Kapali took 3-49. A rain-soaked outfield at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium delayed the start of the day-night game by nearly two hours, reducing it to 40 overs per side. Pakistan drafted in Riaz to replace paceman Asif, who was dropped from the squad after being arrested in Dubai for allegedly carrying an illegal substance. Pakistan has a day off before its match against archrival India on Tuesday. Bangladesh's next match is against India on Thursday. The series final is scheduled for June 14.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2109
__label__wiki	0.808479	0.808479	Azerbaijan suspect said in contact with shooter A suspected accomplice in a shooting spree at an oil industry academy in Azerbaijan last week maintained cell-phone contact with the attacker who killed 12 people, authorities alleged Monday. Nadir Aliyev was arrested after the attack Thursday in the Caspian Sea nation's capital Baku. He is from the same village as Farda Gadyrov, the man officials say fatally shot 12 people and wounded 13 others before killing himself. Aliyev aided the gunman by positioning himself close to the academy building and relaying information by phone during the attack, police and prosecutors said in a statement. They also said a relative of Gadyrov was arrested after a search of his apartment turned up a pistol, 12 automatic-rifle cartridges and 5 grams of hashish. Authorities say Gadyrov, 29, entered the academy and climbed up five floors, shooting everyone he met along the way, then turned his pistol on himself when he saw police approaching. Authorities in the tightly controlled former Soviet republic have made no statement about a possible motive.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2111
__label__wiki	0.578324	0.578324	Dyeing Printing & Finishing Fiber World Government/Trade Knitting / Apparel — Sponsored by OEKO-TEX® New Plant & Equipment Nonwovens / Technical Textiles Yarn Market American Textiles: We Make Amazing™ Quality Fabric Of The Month Executive Opinion Supplier Notes The Rupp Report Washington Outlook FloorTek IFAI Expo Shanghaitex INDEX™ Techtextil North America/Texprocess Americas Techtextil/Texprocess ITMA Asia + CITME IDEA® Textile World Success In California For IFAI Expo IFAI Expo 2015 bounces back, hosting successful event in Ahaheim. By Stephen M. Warner, Contributing Editor A series of strategic moves — including targeted marketing to visitors, good location, involving suppliers in show marketing efforts, return of a keynote address and expansion of the market application inclusions — helped the Roseville, Minn.-based Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) host a successful IFAI Expo 2015 recently in Anaheim, Calif. The mood in the exhibition hall was definitely very positive, especially the first day when the crowd surged on to the show floor. In 2015, IFAI continued to define several distinct markets within its show — Specialty Fabrics Expo, Advanced Textiles Expo and the newly added Shade & Weather Expo — but combined them under one event banner called IFAI Expo. Each section had its own education track and separate physical space on the show floor. The aisles in the Specialty Fabrics and Shade & Weather sections were filled until the end of the opening day and continued strong on the second day. According to show management, more than 5,500 people registered for the show, which represents approximately 30-percent growth over last year’s event held in Minneapolis. Equally exciting for the exhibitors was that more than half the pre-registered visitors said they were first time attendees. The number of exhibitors also grew slightly to 376. “The traffic at this show has exceeded the last three years,” said Marianne Iosso, vice president, Iosso Products. “We’ve talked to a lot of qualified buyers who are truly needing quality products, and the days have all been equally good for us.” A Stingray tree tent, a portable tree house that can be erected in just a few minutes above a flooded or inhospitable terrain, manufactured by London-based Tentsile Ltd. Exhibitor Highlights Big news on the show floor included Glen Raven, N.C.-based Glen Raven’s introduction of Sunbrella® Contour, a lightweight knit fabric designed for the shade industry. In fact, the fabric was so new, the company struggled to have enough on hand for booth decorations and samples. The product is Glen Raven’s first knit fabric for the technical textiles industry and it should compete with South Africa-produced knitted shade cloth that has dominated the commercial shade and hail protection markets in the southern and middle parts of the United States. Serge Ferrari North America, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., showed its new 502 Precontraint® Satin. The base fabric is a high-tenacity polyester yarn with a satin feel that is vinyl-coated for extra durability. New Haven, Mo.-based Marlen Textiles displayed a new acrylic-coated woven polyester fabric in its TrueTimber® conceal brown camouflage print. MMI Textiles — a fabric converter and distributor based in Westlake, Ohio — introduced its Unequal® line of protective materials marketed for use in military and law enforcement products. On the equipment side, Navarre, Ohio-based Miller Weldmaster introduced T-300 Extreme Waterproof Plus, a synchronized taping application system that enables a fabricator to waterproof seams that have been sewn previously. Sweden-based Forsstrom High Frequency AB showed its new Forsstrom MG-Flex — a compact high frequency welding machine with a welding head that can rotate 180 degrees. In Anaheim, the expo featured a display of products used for disaster mitigation and response. Some 29 products were showcased, including equipment used for biohazards, paramedic use, fire protection, chemical and oil spill response, heat and flood protection, emergency shelter, and potable water. Dave Clarke (left), IFAI Chairman of the Board, and Bob Cole, IFAI’s Chairman’s Award recipient. The Advanced Textiles segment featured a two-day series of educational seminars. Leading off the session was a keynote address by Evelyn Ordnuff, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Her talk focused on the comparison of past and present needs from the textile industry to aid space exploration. Other Advanced Textiles presentations were far-ranging in topics with speakers from the United States Army Soldier Systems Center, Applied DNA Sciences Inc., ArcWear, RX Fibers LLC, First Line Technology LLC, DuPont, Nanoscience Instruments Inc., ASTM International, 3M Corp., AR-Tech International Inc. and Quick-Med Technologies Inc. Three Advanced Textiles non-technical talks — IFAI Market Research Manager Jeff Rasmussen’s “Current Developments in the Smart and Interactive Fabrics Market,” OTEXA Senior International Trade Specialist Mary-Lynn Landgraf’s “New Approaches to Selling to the Military,” and Dr. Maureen MacGillvray and Robert Bona’s “MUST Program” — were very informative. The latter talk was about the Military Uniform System Technology (MUST), a program sponsored by the Defense Logistics Agency in an effort to improve the research and development and procurement process through this supply chain segment. Raj Patel (left), Docril Fabrics, and Eduard Costals (center), and Antoni Puig, Docril/Citrel. At the reception held for those in the Advanced Textiles education track, IFAI announced the 2015 Advanced Textiles Student Design Challenge Winner. Students Maria Fernanda, Isabel Lugo Prado and Wendy Rosales Martel from the Universidad Ricardo Palma in Peru were awarded first place for their project titled “CHUWA: Pure Water.” The winning project was a tensile structure engineered to filter out acid rain using permeable textile membranes and moss to make drinkable water for the benefit of the population in Cerro de Pasco, Peru. The new Shade & Weather section primarily targeted the awning and shade product markets — an already strong base within the organization. The marketing of this distinct section helped attract a larger-than-usual number of visitors to the expo because of Anaheim’s proximity to agricultural markets and their end-product applications including irrigation, crop protection and truck covers. The show’s California location also attracted a higher than typical number of companies from Mexico. This year IFAI brought back the keynote address and it was clearly the talk of the overall event. Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, blind since age 13, gave an inspirational talk entitled “No Barriers Mindset” to a capacity audience in a ballroom. Weihenmayer has climbed Mount Everest, and his talk focused on a quest for life and achievement despite adversity. “I think this is the best time in history, the most precious time in history to be a pioneer, to reach out, to seize hold of adversity and challenges we face, to harness energy not only to transform our own lives, but to elevate the world around us,” said Weihenmayer. Hal Hunnicutt, Glen Raven, and Kisha Moldovan, Capitol City Awning Other IFAI Activities During The Show In addition to the IFAI Expo, the non-profit industry trade association IFAI also holds its annual meeting. This was the 104th Annual Meeting. At the meeting, Katie B. Bradford, became the 51st Chairman of the Board, replacing David Clarke of TenCate, who ended his two-year term. Bradford is the first woman to lead the IFAI. She is the owner of Custom Marine Canvas in Noank, Conn. Steve Ellington, president of Trivantage Corp., Glen Raven, N.C., became the first vice chairman/chairman-elect. A highlight of the Annual Meeting was the announcement that the Chairman’s Award, IFAI’s highest honor, had been bestowed upon Robert “Bob” Cole, owner of Goodwin-Cole Co., Sacramento, Calif. Cole has been active in the industry since 1936, interrupted only by his service in World War II. Goodwin-Cole is a fabricator of awnings and other custom products made from technical textiles. Also at the show, the 61 winners in the 29 categories of the annual IFAI International Achievement Awards were announced. The competition garnered 292 entries from 11 countries. IFAI announced the dates and locations of its next three events. IFAI Expo 2016 will be held in Charlotte, N.C., October 18-21, 2016; IFAI Expo 2017 will be held in New Orleans, September 25-29, 2017; and IFAI Expo 2018 will be held in Dallas, October 4-6, 2017, and collocated with CAMX, a composite industry trade show. Overall, IFAI Expo 2015 represented a nice bounce-back for IFAI and the industry. 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__label__cc	0.683196	0.316804	Speaking of Science Notable Science Quotes The NIH budget, the nature of science, paternal age, and more The Scientist Staff © ISTOCK.COM/KRAPHIX Have you tried neuroxing papers? It’s a very easy and cheap process. You hold the page in front of your eyes and you let it go through there into the brain. It’s much better than Xeroxing. —Nobel laureate Sydney Brenner, quoted in A Passion for Science (1988) Given the exploratory and, hence, unpredictable nature of fundamental discovery, basic science is generally not supported in the private sector—but it provides the critical foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention through future clinical applications. —Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health, in testimony delivered before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies regarding the FY 2018 NIH budget (June 22) A cut to NIH is not a cut to Washington bureaucracy—it is a cut to life-saving treatments and cures, affecting research performed all across the... —Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies (June 22) So far, the things that have shaped society—what we measure ourselves by—have been either religious rules about how to live a good life, or more earthly goals like getting rid of sickness, hunger, and war. . . . What would the world be like if we actually achieved those things? —Technology magnate Bill Gates, in a review of Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari (Gates Notes, May 22) This idea that [the] science is just absolutely settled, and if you don’t believe it’s settled, then you’re somehow or another a Neanderthal—that is so inappropriate, from my perspective. I think if you’re going to be a wise, intellectually engaged person, being a skeptic about some of these issues is quite all right. —Energy Secretary Rick Perry, on CNBC’s Squawk Box talking about skepticism concerning the degree to which human have contributed climate change (June 19) We have known for a while about the negative consequences of advanced paternal age, but now we have shown that these children may also go on to have better educational and career prospects. —Magdalena Janecka, postdoctoral fellow at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, who recently coauthored a study that found older fathers are more likely to have “geekier” sons who have higher IQs than those born to younger fathers (The Guardian, June 20) nih budget NIH funding Speaking of Science Policy Biden Names Geneticist Eric Lander as Top Science Adviser Q&A: Global Insect Declines Due to “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Mice Share Each Other’s Pain and Fear	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2118
__label__wiki	0.589429	0.589429	The Arts of Entertainment Entertainment At it's Peak James C Graham Jr Death – James Graham Jr Obituary \| Cause of Death September 5, 2020 admin dan 0 James Graham Jr Death \| Obituary \| James Graham Jr Dead \| Died \| Funeral Plans – We heard about the great loss, that James Graham Jr is no more and has reportedly passed away. We are made to known about his death on September 4, 2020. The Urban League of Greater Madison announced former CEO James C. Graham, Jr., passed away on September 4, 2020. According to the release, James collapsed earlier in the week while on his way to dinner celebrating his wedding anniversary. James served as CEO of UGLM from 1977 to 1983. UGLM said he pursued their mission in the employment, education, housing and social welfare areas established by his predecessor Myron Robinson. UGLM said James’ tenure occurred during a “tumultuous time for the nation and Madison” and recalled a quote from one of his annual addresses. “In this year, we have seen the attempted assassination of National Urban League president Vernon Jordan, Jr.;” James said in the annual address. “The rapid acceleration of the Ku Klux Klan and its ilk; the first “race riot” in almost twenty years; a lynching in Alabama; the acquittal of Klan members in North Carolina; overt disobedience to desegregation orders by public officials; the avowals of current national office holders to dismantle affirmative action and, massive budget cuts in social welfare, housing and employment.” Several initiatives were established by James during his time as CEO, including a program to help students receive their GEDs, an ex- offenders reintegration program and an apprenticeship program for skilled labor jobs. Additionally, UGLM said James helped create the Cuban-Haitian Employment Program in response to the growth of the city’s Spanish-speaking population. “The Urban League movement thanks James for his leadership and send our prayers and best wishes to his family,” UGLM said. We mourn with the family of James Graham Jr for this great loss. Please received our heartfelt condolences. For every start of a journey, there must be an end. His journey has sadly come to an end on earth. Tributes to James Graham Jr Friends, Family and loved ones are extremely sad and currently grieving as the news of his decease was made known. James Graham Jr Cause of Death James Graham Jr cause of death has never been made public. We will surely update this news as soon as we are able to get more information regarding his death. James Graham Jr Obituary \| Funeral Arrangement \| GoFundMe page The family are yet to make public the obituary and funeral arrangements. We also not aware if any GoFundMe was created by the family or friends of the deceased at the time of this publication. This post will be updated with more information as they are made available and public. It is with incredible sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that our friend and colleague has passed away. Celebrate his life, leave a kind word for him. Friends, Family and Loved ones has poured out their grieve and condolence to honor the passing away of the deceased. To help get the word get out, please consider sharing this link with your friends and on your social media! Kindly use the social media icon below Dominic Barbara Death – Dead: Dominic Barbara Obituary \| Cause of Death Donna Lewis Death – Dead: Donna Lewis Obituary \| Cause of Death Copyright © 2021 \| Theme Design by The Arts of Entertainment	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2121
__label__cc	0.598112	0.401888	16 & Pregnant Before They Were Stars List-a-Polooza Rumor Patrol The Ashley’s Random Stuff Video-a-Polooza Shows A-H Shows I-L Shows M-P Shows Q-Z “90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever... 90 Day Fiance, Recaps “90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?” Season 4 Episode 7 Recap: Meddling Mother-In-Laws, a Mad Moldovan & a Moroccan Whistle-Blower June 15, 2019 by Chelsea & The Ashley Me at the beginning of this episode vs. me at the end of it. Pour yourself a margarita à la Mother Debbie —minus the cat hair (we hope)—and relax on a comfortable couch paid for by your father-in-law, because it’s time for another episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? First up on this week’s episode is a check-in with Colt and Larissa in the wake of yet another disagreement between Larissa and Colt’s mom, Debbie. After refusing to move her beloved slot machine to the garage, Debbie is once again on Larissa’s st list, right after modest clothing, thin lips, pumpkin carving and having sex with Colt(ee). “Debbie is going down… something I refuse to do…but honestly, can you blame me?” Colt says Mother Debbie doesn’t like Larissa touching things that belong to her (such as Colt). Larissa says she’s done being roomies with Debbie and maintains that the slot machine is being relocated whether Debbie likes it or not! Larissa says Colt’s refusal to pick sides (or rather her side) makes him a “puy” (and not the kind Mother Debbie feeds cans of Friskies to!) Larissa says she plans to have a shirt made so everyone will know it. I think it’s nice when wives hand-make stuff for their husbands… She also says Colt lied to her before they got married by failing to mention that he planned to shack up with his mom permanently. (It’s probably safe to assume he left out the part about the cats and their standing mother/son margarita date nights, too.) “I told you about the margarita nights, I just left out the part about you not being invited to them.” Down in the Dominican Republic, The Husband Pedro is dealing with the fallout from announcing to his family the impending arrival of The Wife Chantel. With Chantel flying in the next day, Pedro treats himself to a final night out with friends, including the girl he got his bump ‘n’ grind on with during his last night on the town. Pedro tells his friends that Chantel is coming to the Dominican Republic even though he doesn’t want her there and they tell him he’s like a dog on a short leash. Yes you do, and her plan lands in 12 hours… Pedro’s sister Nicole believes Chantel is only coming to create drama in the family. (As we all know, The Family Pedro creates quite enough drama on their own, though.) One of Pedro’s friends wants to know what kind of moves he’s been using in the bedroom to make Chantel so crazy. Pedro demonstrates his Moves de la Sex….an act that will continue to induce nightmares for us for years to come… “Maybe people will start throwing harvested American dollars at me when they see this…” Next we check in with Andrei, the aspiring handy man, and his “pregnancy terrorist” of a wife, Elizabeth. Since admitting to Andrei that she’s been getting money from her dad to live on, Elizabeth has guilted Andrei into meeting up with Chuck to “make things straight.” Chuck hopes that Andrei will finally reveal his big plans to become financially independent, but Andrei isn’t interested in talking about anything that involves him working— or his lack of working. Andrei says he no longer wants to “do trucking” and that upsets Chuck (since he, of course, footed the bill for Andrei’s trucking school). Andrei says it’s Chuck’s business as a dad to care about his daughter’s life, but it’s not his business to “get directly involved” in it, unless by “directly involved” he means “directly deposited” into he and Elizabeth’s bank account, of course. Explanation? No. Roughly $20,000? Yes. Chuck tells Andrei he’s open to giving him a job, just as he has given one to Elizabeth. Andrei says he doesn’t want to do it because he thinks Chuck will hold it over his head and for some reason, Chuck credits Andrei’s ungrateful behavior to him being prideful. Andrei ultimately tells Chuck he doesn’t want to work for him and Chuck assures him he doesn’t need him working for his company anyway. Chuck says Andrei doesn’t grasp the concept of finding and keeping a job in America and he’s concerned about the well-being of his daughter and grandchild. As he heads out of Chuck’s office, Andrei tells Chuck he doesn’t want to take any more of his time, though he conveniently leaves out any mention of not taking any more of his money. This kind of looks like a photo taken mid-robbery. I mean…it actually kind of is… Down in Miami, the show’s other pregnant couple, Paola and Russ, are nearing their due date so they decide to check out a birthing center. The midwife (who looks like she hasn’t been hosed off in a week) kicks off the tour by telling the couple how many babies have already been popped out in the center’s birthing bathtub. (She also probably sleeps in there, but she doesn’t mention that to Pao and Russ.) The midwife goes on to assure the couple that she’s had seven free-spirited babies of her own and that there’s nothing to this whole natural birthing thing. “And here’s where we’ll throw down a moderately-stained birthing tarp and a few floor pillows. It’s not much, but at least it’s not Oklahoma, right?” Russ seems doubtful (and, at times, downright scared) of being in the birthing center. He says he’d prefer to go to a hospital and have a doctor present for the birth. He’s probably nervous that, should he agree to have his child born in this hippie dippie birthing center, he may find his wife shooting out his spawn in a dirty bathtub…and, hell, the midwife may even hop in there with her! “There’s plenty of room, just sayin’! And we all KNOW I could probably use a bath!” Over in Pennsylvania, Ashley has decided to forgive Jay for his Tinder snafu. The couple decides to host Christmas because nothing says “everything is fine” like some good old-fashioned forced holiday merriment. Jay’s sister Poochie (yaaaas!) is among the family coming into town so Ashley and Jay head to the airport to pick her up, along with Jay’s brother and niece. Once they arrive back at the house, Jay proudly shows off his (aka Ashley’s) house, including his dishwasher (also Ashley’s). During the tour, Poochie asks Jay how things are going with him and Ashley and checks to make sure Jay is done with all “his foolishness.” (See? Ol’ Poochie knows what’s up!) Jay assures Poochie that he’s a changed man, but his quick segue into the green card conversation has us thinking he’s already begun scoping out the local high school’s social event calendar. Next we check in with Nicole, who is sporting a fresh new ‘do in the wake of being stood up by her fiancé before vacation… yet again. “You like my hair? Gee thanks, just (got a partial refund from my canceled Grenada trip and) bought it!” In order to not wear out her (probably already worn out) welcome at her brother and sister’s house, Nicole and her daughter May head to her mom’s house to stay for a few weeks. (Soooo….are Nicole and her daughter just basically vagabonds, moving from house to house, trashing whatever room they’re allowed to use and then moving on? I wonder how many family members’ walls she’s written “Nicole + Azan 4-Eva” on?) Nicole tells her mom Robbalee that she’s only staying with her until she heads to Morocco to get married and Robbalee doesn’t hold back, telling Nicole that she remains skeptical of her life plan. “Am I on one of them prankin’ shows?” Nicole’s stepdad Joe arrives home and announces his prediction that Nicole will be back from Morocco in six weeks, still unmarried. Joe says Azan has no intention of marrying Nicole—and he has proof! That’s right, y’all! Joe has come with receipts! We’re then shown a screenshot of an email Joe received from someone in Morocco, exposing Azan’s plan to take advantage of Nicole. Joe’s email from the mysterious Moroccan man… Per usual, Nicole goes into defense mode and refuses to believe Azan’s intentions are anything but pure. Yeah they’re pure all right… about as pure as Nicole’s new hair color… It’s time for The Wife Chantel (armed with a ton of luggage and possibly Shocky the Stun Gun) to head to the Dominican Republic. Much to our surprise, Pedro is at the airport waiting for Chantel’s plane to land—with flowers and a balloon to boot. “Pedro excited you come. See how excited Pedro is? Pedro bought balloon that say ‘Please go home!'” When leaving the airport, Chantel tells Pedro they better be heading to a resort and not to his mom’s house. Chantel seems to have no idea that The Family Pedro banned her from their home. Pedro confirms that they are going to a resort and then proceeds to tell Chantel that he’s had the best week of his life. Once Chantel settles in at the resort, Pedro tells her she needs to come by his mom’s house to say hello, even though his family can’t stand her. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is meeting up with her sisters to set up the registry for her upcoming baby shower. Soon after she arrives, the conversation turns from baby clothes to Andrei’s unemployed status. Elizabeth’s sisters agree that Andrei needs to step up his game but Elizabeth says they need to butt out. Elizabeth’s sister Jen says if the family is going to butt out, then Elizabeth needs to stop asking their dad for money. IN.THE.FACE. Elizabeth says she has no intention of asking their dad for (even more) money but if she does, it’s none of their business anyway. She ends up storming out of the house. When your inheritance starts disappearing before your very eyes because your sister got knocked up by a dude who’s allergic to work… Later, Elizabeth is heated and tells Andrei her family is still on her case about him being unemployed. Andrei tells her not to ruin his day with “her” drama, yet her family continues to text her so she decides to respond. Elizabeth’s unwillingness to ignore everything (something Andrei excels at) pisses Andrei off to the point where he finally grabs Elizabeth’s phone and keeps it from her. UMMMMM….? If only he took this kind of initiative when trying to snag a job… Once Andrei realizes Elizabeth isn’t backing down, he finally gives in and hands the phone over. Elizabeth says she’s saw a side of Andrei that she’s never seen before and feels like the only person she has on her side is the child she’s carrying. (Um…what about your DAD who has literally done everything for you but carry that child!?) Back in Vegas, Colt visits Debbie’s bedroom/aspiring cat grooming salon to talk about their tumultuous living situation. Debbie is still upset at the idea of anyone wanting to move her slot machine, especially if that someone is Larissa, who she says is acting like a “wacko jacko.” “Mother, when you’re done with Whiskers’ groom, can you brush my back hairs? I want to look good for Larissa tonight!” Debbie says she thinks she should move out, although Colt says doing so would make him very sad and lonely—- and frankly dateless. In Pennsylvania, Jay is home trying to untangle himself from Christmas lights, so Poochie and Ashley go out for drinks. During their outing, Poochie learns that she hadn’t heard all the details from her brother about what he did with the high school girl from Tinder. Poochie says Jay is acting the way he used to back in Jamaica and Ashley says this is why she hasn’t filed for his adjustment of status. Poochie thinks Jay can change and hopes Ashley will be able to forgive him, because she’d hate to see her brother have to give up his cushy dishwasher-having house. We then head down to the Dominican Republic one more time to see The Wife Chantel come face-to-face with The Mother Pedro. To make sure she’s on her A-game, Chantel has brought along a translator to ensure she is both giving and receiving insults at full capacity. I think that’s nice… TLC better have footed the bill for whatever counseling the translator required after sitting through this mess. The poor woman looks traumatized… When the couple sits down with Pedro’s mom (and the translator), the fight with The Family Chantel comes up, but Chantel says she doesn’t want to talk about the past, especially if it means she has to defend her family’s hot mess behavior. Pedro’s mom continues to push the topic and Chantel grows noticeably more agitated, however, she assures Pedro’s mom she won’t flip over a table like her heathen son has done. Pedro’s mom says if she would have been there during the fight, she would’ve have single handedly taken down The Family Chantel herself—- a threat Chantel doesn’t need the translator to understand. “And I wouldn’t have needed a taser to do it!” Chantel decides to cut the conversation short and, despite Pedro’s mom’s wishes, Pedro packs up his clothes (the ones that don’t smell like booze and the perfume of random girls he’s been dancing on) and heads to the resort with her. No doubt Chantel headed right to the nearest electrical socket to charge up Shocky for the next time she sees The Mother Pedro! To read The Ashley’s other “90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?” recaps, click here! (Photos: TLC) Tags: 90 Day Fiance, 90 Day Fiance Recaps, 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?, 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? Season 4, Andrei Castravet, Ashley Martson, Azan Tefou, Chantel Everett, Colt Johnson, Debbie Johnson, Elizabeth Potthast, Jay Smith, Larissa Dos Santos Limas, Nicole Nafziger, Paola Mayfield, Pedro Jimeno, Recaps, Russ Mayfield, The Family Chantel Chelsea & The Ashley Ali'spinkchair says: Andrei is abusive. Making your wife leave HER baby shower, because YOU got annoyed? It isn’t always about your wants and needs. You need to get a job, and stop being an asshole. Oopsey! says: Elizabeth is very manipulative and jealous of her sister. She is envious that her sister established such a nice life and she is on the struggle bus. Ezabeth also plays Andrei and against her family and the plays her family against Andrei when she gets mad at him. She is gonna lose. Larissa needs to go home to her kids. She is over here fighting and being pissed about a life she agreed to. She needs to go home because she is looking for a,man to live off of and I hate to tell her but she need’s to get in line behind all the other women looking for sugar daddys. lexii says: Nicole is SO DENSE…it honestly makes her segments the least entertaining to watch, but I can’t stop watching because I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone be so willfully stupid! Literally EVERYONE, from around the world, is telling her to leave Azan alone, and that he’s using her for her money…but she insists that he really loves her….hell even Azan has said that he’s only 55% attracted to her, and she still insists it’s not true and he didn’t mean it! She needs to stop sending him money, and see if he’ll stick around….then she’ll know if it’s real or not….And I also detest how she encourages May to call him daddy. That kid is going to have some major daddy issues. Andrei is a total prick. He’s trying to alienate Elizabeth from her family, and I seriously don’t understand why he won’t humble himself, and ask her dad for a friggin job. If it weren’t for her family Andrei and Lib would be on welfare, and maybe because he’s not from America he doesn’t understand that living check to check aint fun. His pride and ego are going to be his demise. He seems like a really horrible human being, and now she’s stuck with him for at least 18 years. Why are Pao and Russ still on the show? I HATE their story…Pao thinks she’s hot shit, and Russ is a wuss. I seriously get on my phone and distract myself any time those 2 pop up on my screen. I only know what’s going on with them because of the recap. I hope they’re not back next season. Pain in the Ash says: Elizabeth is in for a really rude awakening with her lazy prideful possessive foreigner… just crawl back to daddy’s paid for home now – if you’re single Chuck will most certainly take care of you and his grandchild, screw this lazy ass that think his $hit don’t stink. He’s shown you who he is, do not fall into your own prideful behavior by trying to make BS work… said from someone who worked really hard to get her worthless husband to work/be responsible. Seriously Elizabeth if your father wasn’t handing you a job on top of heaps of money, girl, you’d be very screwed. Accept the loss and admit you should have picked better. Chantal… girl, you guys may like/love/lust each other… but him buying a one way ticket, not inviting you, then pissed you showed up, and not giving you some concrete date of return…? ADMIT YOU MADE A MISTAKE and cut your loses. Your family obviously feels the same and will support you, leave Pedro in the DR to rope in another young/dumb American. Trust me, you can find an AMERICAN guy just as good looking, if not better, with said bedroom skills and WITHOUT a chunk of your money going to fund the life of his family. Nicole… same as Chantal, girl you are being USED. Either you super lacking from a mental deficiency or you’re pulling one for the cameras and Azan is a team player bc you’re giving him a cut of TLC’s money. Colt and catmom, we all know how it ends. You get your creeper boy back than couldn’t find any American woman to touch him. But let’s blame Larissa! Larissa, take your abusive ass home and be with your kids. Russ and body paint Pao, snore EB says: I think you summed it up quite nicely pain in the ash😂😂😂 The only area where I might differ from your assesment is- with Andddrrrei and Pedro (but especially Pedro)…they DID have to deal with some really nasty family-in-laws. I found Elizabeth’s family to be nastier than they needed to be in the beginning, and Chantel’s family was downright AWFUL. You can’t come back from that, something Ive learned too from having overbearing family members making hasty judgements about your spouse. While Andrei and Pedro are both acting pretty awful now, they were NEVER given a chance. And it’s exactly what both of their in-laws wanted. Imagine being in a new country and the only people you know are constantly accusing you of being a shithead opportunist. You can’t speak the language well, you can’t defend yourself quickly. Eventually you’d give up and act as bad as they’ve always accused you of being. (Andrei did have some weird control issues right off the bat, but those sisters of Elizabeth…geesh.) Pedro is acting out cuz he’s hurt. You can see it all over his face, and in a weird way, I feel bad for him. Oh, and Pao annoys me. Grow up and do whats best for your family instead of being so silly and selfish. Chantel needs to stop chasing Pedro. I understand she is trying to do everything to make her marriage work and she wants to be able to say she tried everything but when you have to chase,follow, or beg your spouse than your spouse doesn’t want the marriage. Marriage is hard work and both spouses have to put the work in, if one doesn’t the marriages fails. First she needs to take half the money in all banking accounts and open accounts only in her name. He bought a one way plane ticket, said he would be gone for at least a month because he didn’t know when he was coming back! He will come back when he runs out of money! Legally he has abandoned her! If your spouse/significant other says they need a day or 2 to think and clear their head than it could be a cause for concern but it’s not a red alert, but a 1 way plane ticket to go “home” is beyond a red alert, it’s a catastrophic alert! Elizabeth is in alot of trouble and danger! In reality, Andrei wants her family to pay for everything and provide him with whatever he wants without any strings attached or conversation about it. He doesn’t believe he should have to work to provide! He seems to feel Americans are beneath him, he is better than everyone because of where he comes from. He stated several times that it’s easy to get a job in the US, yet he won’t work! I believe Elizabeth and her baby is in danger and any other kids she has with him. The way he has acted, things he has said, and the things he has done with cameras and people around is bad,but it is much worse when no one is around! He feels superior to everyone, he can do no wrong, he knows better than anyone, smarter than everyone and that’s not just arrogance or conceited that’s dangerous! No American is above him! He is controlling, possessive, verbally, emotionally, mentally, and physically abusive to Elizabeth. He doesn’t want her around her family or friends, nor does he want them around the baby. It will get worse! If she is smart than she will be on birth control asap! The more kids she has the more control he has. It would be wise for her dad to have a “safe” house for Elizabeth and the baby that no one knows about especially Elizabeth and Andrei. It should have excellent security, cameras, and quick 911 response. There will come a day that it will be needed. Her family needs to keep track of everything that happens between Elizabeth and Andrei, everything needs to be documented! Unless something drastically changes, this will not end well! If you really pay attention you can see that she is a little scared of him. She couldn’t call her dad in front of Andrei, she left the house and didn’t just drive around the block. She said to her dad,”please don’t tell Andrei”,several times, she also stood behind the kitchen counter when she told him and kept looking down. There’s alot going on that the camera and crew as well as her family is missing! High!High!High! says: Not a single person on here is giving a good account of themselves. Dominican girl grinding all over Pedro the married man, Ashley and her pathetic attempts to still be seen as the hot girl, Andrrrre and his laziness, sheesh. And all this without even considering the train wrecks that are Azan, Nicole, Colt, and Larissa. Thanks for the recap!! Every relationship on this is sad. Leave a Reply to Ali'spinkchair Cancel reply ‘The Bachelorette’ Clare Crawley Dumped by Fiance Dale Moss: “This Is the Healthiest Decision For Both of Us,” Says Dale ‘Bringing Up Bates’ Stars Tori & Bobby Smith Expecting Third Child, Less Than a Year After Welcoming Second Son Lauren Comeau Finally Discusses Her Breakup with ‘Teen Mom 2’ Dad Javi Marroquin; Insinuates She Found Out Something Upsetting From Javi’s Kid Today (Exclusive Details!) An Amplify7 Website Got Reality Gossip? 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__label__wiki	0.50466	0.50466	C.O.M Theatre Presents new Ayckbourn comedy! Date 2004/9/10 0:00:00 \| Topic: Recently Closed College of the Mainland Community Theatre is proud to present Alan Ayckbourn's new comedy, COMIC POTENTIAL,pening on Thursday, September 9th at 8:00 PM and continuing through October 3rd. COMIC POTENTIAL marks the opening of COM Theatre's 33rd Season and is another in a long line of Southwest Premieres that have distinguished COM as "The Biggest Li'l Theatre in Texas".COMIC POTENTIAL presents a future where everything has changed, except human nature... ...and the scene is set in a television studio where the daytime soap Hospital Hearts is recorded. In the future, daytime soaps are performed by android actors known as 'actoids' and when an 'actoid' named Jacie Triplethree shows a creative spark and a genuine sense of humor, she draws the interest of Adam Trainsmith, a young aspiring comedy writer... But thats just the beginning! Read More Here! Ayckbourn.s comedy is filled with vividly eccentric characters, hilarious situations and a satirical edge that covers a wide range of topics. A unique and original comedy from a modern master of mayhem! COMIC POTENTIAL will make you laugh and cheer and think... Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm Individual Ticket Prices 'A' SECT - General - $22 'A' SECT - Discount * - $20 'B' SECT - General - $17 'B' SECT - Discount * - $15 'C' SECT - General - $12 'C' SECT - Discount * - $10 View website! This article comes from Theatre Port Houston - Theatre Auditions News and more! https://www.theatreport.com The URL for this story is: https://www.theatreport.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=269	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line2123
__label__cc	0.658555	0.341445	TLB-Newsletter Informations about TLB About TLB Specialists in innovation Management / Assistance Consultancy for Inventors From the idea to the product Frequently asked questions from inventors (FAQ) Links for inventors Consulation Services for invention and Patent Management Identification of Invention Potential Assessment of Inventions and Patents Organization of the Patent Process Marketing Patent Rights Assessment of Patents Brokering of Rights for Innovative Inventions Development of Patent user Strategies Consultation for the Development of Patent Structures Sale and Licensing of Patents Medicine / Pharma Physical Technics / Optics Optics / Laser Physical Technics New Energies / Environmental Engineering Solar Technology / Photovoltaics ITC / Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Fibre Technology Materials Science & Engineering Latest news, press releases and events Press and News article Download article as PDF file “Bioflexi" is an extremely flexible high-density fiberboard made of renewable raw materials. Sustainability is also a major issue in the furniture industry. Fiberboards have so far been used primarily in the furniture or interior design sector. However, they are often produced with resins that are less environmentally friendly. In addition, the range of design options is quite limited due to the poor flexibility. Prof. Dr. Hanaa Dahy, Junior Professor at the Institute of Structural Engineering and Design (ITKE) at Stuttgart University, has developed a new, completely flexible fiberboard that is manufactured from rapidly renewable raw materials. These so-called biocomposites could be an alternative to plastics or HDF boards, as they are not produced with resins that are harmful to health. The invention is protected by patent and was recently registered as a trademark under the name "Bioflexi". Due to the low raw material costs involved, "Bioflexi" is an attractive solution for the furniture industry and for architectural free-form applications. 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__label__cc	0.61961	0.38039	Bridging Tech and Creative Photography The Best Gear Staff/Contact Info -- Menu --Home Storefront Reviews Index The Best Gear Inspiration Learn Disclaimer Staff/Contact Info Media Kit Review: Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM (One of the Best Zooms Around) Though the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM is a monster lens, it’s arguably the best full-frame zoom on the market. When I first laid eyes on the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM, I wrote it off in my head. It’s a monster in size, but when use it for a long time, you begin to realize that it’s manageable. There is no image stabilization, and that will be a problem for many newer photographers. However, the lens has a lot of strengths. Besides being built like Brock Lesner in his prime, it has some of the best sharpness we’ve ever seen from a zoom. Couple this with the f2 aperture throughout the entire range, and you’ve got something unique in the market. This is part of what Canon is doing to survive, and though everyone gives Canon a lot of grief for recycling older camera sensors, I believe their lenses are the best on the market. Of course, this is reflected in the price. Editor’s Note: You’re probably wondering why this review is so late. It would have been published four months ago if it weren’t for a hard drive that crashed and delayed a lot of our reviews. The Canon 28-70mm f2 L USM is one of those products. We should also be transparent in saying that Canon paid for a sponsored post about the lens a while back. Some of the images in this review were shot for that post. But, we still are maintaining our 100% editorial integrity with this full review. Beautiful image quality Very sharp The fastest full-frame zoom lens with a practical range on the market Built incredibly well It got even better with the latest firmware update It’s large It’s heavy It’s just under $3,000 Gear Used We tested the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM with the: Profoto B10 Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Tech Specs Specs are taken from the Adorama Listing: Bright, Constant f/2.0 Zoom Lens L-series Lens with High Image Quality Control Ring for Direct Setting Changes 12 pin Communication System Dust- and Water-resistant with Fluorine Coating Air Sphere Coating (ASC) Minimizes Lens Flare and Ghosting Two UD Elements and One Super UD Element Lens Mount: Lens Mount: Canon EOS RF Fixed Mirrorless FL: Focal Length: All Zooms Mirrorless: Zoom: Focal Length: 28-70mm Lens Format: Lens Format: Full-Frame Maximum Aperture: Maximum Aperture: f/2 Lens Type: Wide Angle To Standard Zoom Lens Special Features: Weather Resistant Image Stabilization: Image Stabilization: No Filter Size: Focal Length: 95mm The Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM has a massive 95mm filter thread on the front. It’s the largest I’ve seen in a long time. But when you have innovation like this, it’s understandable. With the Canon 28-70mm f2 L USM, you get a lens with three rings. At the front, near the trademarked Canon Red L ring, is the multi-function ring. I set this to aperture control. Behind that is the focusing ring. And all the way toward the back is the zoom ring. On the left side is an AF/MF switch. On the opposite side is the zoom lock. It only locks at 24mm, though I wish it locked at various focal lengths. The Canon 28-70mm f2 L USM is already a big lens. But we’re glad to note that when zoomed in, it doesn’t get that much larger at all. That’s nice! During our testing, we took the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM into the rain more than a few times. It survived; we were able to return the lens back to Canon in perfectly working condition. Canon has weather-sealed this lens quite well. Photographers who bring it out into sandy conditions and even the rain won’t have any issues with the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM’s build quality. To that end, it means that if you’re photographing a party and someone spills beer or wine on the lens, you theoretically should be okay (but, I’d still exercise caution). Considering how mammoth this lens is, it undoubtedly had better be weather sealed. If I didn’t mention it enough, the Canon 28-70mm f2 L USM is big. It eventually grew on me, but when I then pick up my Sony cameras and Fujifilm cameras with their small lenses, I’m returned to the world of what mirrorless cameras really should be. The trade-off here is actual innovation. What Canon lacks in camera innovation, they make up for in lens innovation. In practicality, you’re going to need to repack your camera bag, but it’s still nowhere as big as what the L mount alliance is doing. The Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM should be simple to use for most photographers. But, what I’ve noticed with Reviews Editor Paul Ip and other journalists is that they need to rewire the way they shoot. The Canon 28-70mm f2 L USM has a big, multi-function ring on it. I set that to aperture control in the same way lenses have always been set to do this. Then, I set the front exposure dial on my camera to shutter speed and the back one to ISO control. As a result, Canon’s annoying magic touchpad is pretty much locked except for rating images in-camera. When you’re working with the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM, you’ll feel like it’s a standard zoom lens. The only switches on it control the zoom lock and the AF/MF. Here it is with the 24-70mm f2 L IS RF, and the 70-200mm f2 L IS RF. As you can also see, the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM is larger than my hand. Gripping the zoom ring is simple as it’s in just the right spot. If anything, the aperture ring could have been made a bit larger as it’s incredibly subtle as part of the design. During our testing of the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM, we used it with previous firmware updates up to EOS R version 1.4. With version 1.4, the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM’s autofocus not only improved in speed but also improved a lot with tracking performance. It’s almost comparable to Sony now and cements Canon with having the second-best autofocus capabilities on the market. In low light, the combo focus very accurately. Will it miss at times? Yes, but that’s rare. We used the Canon 28-70mm f2 L USM for portraits and events. For portraiture, it seldom missed unless there was extreme backlighting, and we had face detection enabled. But even then, it would hit the focus just right behind the eyes. By and large, the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM is the best zoom lens I’ve tested with a standard range. Part of this is due to the constant f2 aperture. While the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM and the EOS R don’t have the most resolution, I think that, in the hands of an expert photographer, the combo will do very well. The EOS R doesn’t have the best dynamic range compared to modern Panasonic, Sony, and Leica cameras. But luckily, lenses like the Canon 28-70mm f2 L USM are great. You’ll get fantastic bokeh, exceptional sharpness, lens character, beautiful colors, and no real problems with technicalities. When it comes to image quality, the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM isn’t really something you can fault. The Bokeh of the Canon 28-70mm f2 L USM is very creamy on the longer end and hazy enough to still be gorgeous on the shorter end. With an f2 aperture, you get a full stop more of extra bokeh than you would from competing lenses. Combine this with an off-camera flash, and what you’ll get is a subject that really stands out against the background due to the effects of the nine aperture blades. This is going to be very important to portrait photographers and documentary style shooters. Those who really wish to isolate elements of a scene will appreciate the f2 aperture. If you also want to keep your ISO down, f2 gives you a lot of extra light. This is practical since Canon’s current sensors are basically just recycled. Chromatic Aberration Capture One Pro 12 didn’t find any chromatic aberrations with the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM. Rightfully so; you’re paying roughly $3k for the lens. Let’s move on. Color Rendition We tested the Canon 28-70mm f2 L USM’s color in three different ways. Above is a shot with it being set to daylight, as that’s what most film white balance is set to. The result is not bad at all. It’s pretty beautiful, in fact. Here is the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM with a Tungsten white balance. It’s beautiful, as you can see. Here’s the same scene in daylight. Lastly, here is the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM with the auto white balance on the Canon EOS R. Canon’s colors have always captivated me. There was a time and place where I was smitten with colors from other manufacturers, but upon trying Canon’s lenses out again, I rediscovered what I was missing. Their lenses have a unique character and beauty to them that’s pretty unique in the same way that Fujifilm’s film simulations are. As what’s pretty much a flagship lens for Canon, this lens is stellar when it comes to color. The Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM is sharp with any shot it takes. But the best sharpness comes with a flash. As you can tell in the image above, the sharpness is fantastic. It gets even better with a Profoto B10 or other monolight mixed with high-speed sync and going out into the world. Portraits and event photographers will appreciate this. Extra Image Samples Editor’s Note: Some of our images are subjected to editing either via presets or with a few basic adjustments in Capture One Pro 10. But the majority are straight out of the camera. Improved autofocus The big size and weight Some may complain about the lack of image stabilization, but I’m steady enough of a shooter where that isn’t a problem. Although the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM is a massive lens, it’s also understandably so. The photographer who will spring for this lens really needs the extra stop of light and genuinely wants super high-quality images. That’s what you’re going to get with the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM. Couple this with better autofocusing abilities that have come out recently and the exemplary build quality, and you’ve got an excellent lens–on paper. The truth is, though, not everyone wants a big, chunky lens like this. Lots of photographers go for them and adore the feel, but the point of mirrorless is to go smaller. The counter-argument to this, though, is that Canon is doing things no one else is. In making faster aperture lenses than everyone else, the size will also get bigger. There is also the question of image stabilization. For the photographers who have only started shooting in the past few years, they’ve relied IS as a crutch. Except for genuine physical ailments and issues, photographers who have shot for a long time with sincerity probably won’t have problems with the lack of image stabilization. I was trained on Leicas and can hand-hold exposures to prolonged shutter speeds. But in addition to that, if the shot is too slow of shutter speed, I just will exercise judgment and not take it. Alternatively, I’ll use a flash and rely on the flash duration to stop any movement. Any arguments against the Canon 28-70mm f2 L USM in regards to image stabilization are ones I find almost pedantic. But with regard to the large size, I totally relate. The Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM is being given our Editor’s Choice Award and five out of five stars. Want one? Check out Amazon for the latest prices. Chris Gampat Want To Get Featured? Buy Our Swag! 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