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The premiere averaged 2.1 million Total Viewers 2+ and 1.2 million Adults 18-49 during its simulcast on Univision, UniMás and Galavisión at 10pm
Simulcast premiere of Metástasis across Univision, UniMás and Galavisión reaches 3.4 million Total Viewers 2+
The premiere of Metástasis, the Latin American adaption of Breaking Bad produced by Sony Pictures Television, on Sunday, June 8 reached 3.4 million Total Viewers 2+ who tuned in to all of part of the one-hour broadcast and averaged 2.1 million Total Viewers 2+ and 1.2 million Adults 18-49 during its simulcast on Univision, UniMás and Galavisión at 10pm. The one hour broadcast of Metástasis also out-performed Telemundos Nuevo Día Especial La Voz Kids special (10:18pm11pm) by strong margins across all key demographics, including Total Viewers 2+ (+47% Adv.), Adults 18-49 (+68% Adv.) and Adults 18-34 (+44% Adv.). Locally, the simulcast of Metástasis on UniMás and Univision stations had higher viewership than any other broadcast station in time period in Los Angeles among Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34. Additionally, the finale of La Viuda Negra which also aired on Sunday, June 8 (8pm10pm) reached 4.6 million Total Viewers 2+, who tuned in to all or part of the two-hour simulcast broadcast across Univision, UniMás and Galavisión. Locally, the simulcast finale of La Viuda Negra on UniMás and Univision stations had higher viewership than any other broadcast station in the time period in Los Angeles among Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34. The simulcast finale also had higher viewership than the Telemundo, Azteca, MundoFOX and Estrella stations combined in Sacramento among Total Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34; Houston among Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34; and Los Angeles among Adults 18-34.
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Live roleplaying
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Some live roleplayers enjoy making their own costume and you can [[Costume advice#How_Tos|find advice on how to do that]] on our wiki. If you don’t feel confident using a needle and thread or following a pattern then you can purchase costumes, weapons and armour from one of the many traders who support the hobby. We have traders at all our events and they sell everything you need for your character. Details and links for [[traders]] are also available on our wiki.
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==What is Empire?==
Empire is the unique live roleplaying game created by Profound Decisions. Set in a world of mystery and magic, you play one of the heroes of the Empire - a civilization formed from ten disparate [[nation overview|nations]]. The Empire is beset by many enemies, tribes of barbarian orcs threaten her borders while enemies within and without work to bring the Empire down. Players have the chance to play the leaders of the Empire, striving to triumph over her enemies.
2 What is Live Roleplaying?
2.1 Online Gaming
2.2 Acting
3 How do you do It?
4 Is it difficult?
5 What is the Point?
6 Can my Character be Anybody?
7 How does Fighting Work?
7.1 Do I have to Fight?
7.2 What if my Character Dies?
8 How do I get a Costume?
9 What is Empire?
10 FAQ
This page is designed to help explain what live roleplaying is for people who are new to the hobby. We've tried to give you a sense of what live roleplaying is by answering some of the most common questions about it. It is part of a set of pages designed to provide an introduction to live roleplaying and to Empire for new players.
If you are new to live roleplaying and interested in attending Empire then don't hesitate to contact us after you have read this introduction and we can answer any questions that you have.
The most common question that people who are new to the hobby ask is what is live roleplaying? A game with rules but no winners or losers, a performance with actors but no audience or script, it is often confusing to the newcomer.
Roleplaying literally means assuming or acting out a particular role. In live roleplaying we take on a role or character for the enjoyment that can be had by acting out the role. One of the easiest ways to understand live roleplaying is to look at the similarities with other hobbies.
In online games players create a character who can explore the computer generated world and talk with other characters in the world. The world is filled with challenges and dangers for the characters to overcome.
Live roleplaying is just the same but it is all done for real. You dress, speak and act as the character you have created once the game begins.
It is easy to understand the idea that actors take on the role of the part they are playing. Once they are on stage they act as if they were the character they are portraying, in some cases improvising their lines if needed.
When live roleplaying you will be both actor and audience, creating lines for your own character and witnessing the improvised words and actions of the other players in the game.
When you are live roleplaying you simply pretend to be your character, then act and speak as your character would. Unlike other roleplaying games, you never describe what your character is doing, instead you simply attempt the action. If you want to challenge another character to a duel, you must call them out, then draw your sword and try to strike your opponent with it. We strive to make the imaginary world feel as real as possible for all participants, so ask players try to avoid references to the real world and instead remain in their chosen role as much as possible.
Is it difficult?
No. Anyone can live roleplay, there is no skill or technique to learn. In essence it is no more difficult than the games of imagination like Cowboys and Indians that children play. If you are capable of pretending to be someone else then you can live roleplay.
Our live roleplaying games have a set of rules, in the same way that sports like football or tennis have rules. Learning these rules can appear cumbersome, however they are only needed occasionally in play. Established players are always understanding with new players who are still learning the rules so don’t be put off if you can’t remember them all.
If you have any questions about the rules then you can find a referee to help. There is a short, printable summary of the key rules points available.
Live roleplaying, like acting, is enjoyable purely for its own sake. Most participants find that by immersing themselves in the character they have created, they can forget about the pressures of real life for a while. In the same way that an action film is different to a comedy or period drama, different games will offer different experiences. Some live roleplayers enjoy the social interaction, some prefer the thrill of battle whilst others relish the opportunity to create and wear amazing costumes.
There is no winning or losing. Just as real life doesn’t offer clear cut win or lose situations, neither do most live roleplaying games. However live roleplaying presents opportunities that you could never normally experience, allowing you to become the protagonist in historical or imaginary settings. In the end it is impossible to know whether you will enjoy live roleplaying unless you try it.
Can my Character be Anybody?
All live roleplaying games are different and each one has a setting that describes the world the game takes place in. If you think about a Shakespearian play, you wouldn’t expect Julius Caesar to come on stage during a performance of Romeo and Juliet. You must create a character that is appropriate for this setting. By reading the description of the game world you can get a feel for the kind of characters that are suitable to play.
It is best to avoid trying to play a character taken directly from a film or book. It is much better to try and create a character of your own after you have read through the setting, although you may be inspired by a character you have seen or read about.
How does Fighting Work?
Live roleplaying games make use of special props that allow participants to fight each other safely. If you take part in a battle you can enjoy the thrill of actually wielding a weapon and experience the physical challenge of trying to strike your opponents while avoiding being struck yourself. The rules determine the effects of hitting an opponent and of being hit. If the character you are playing is killed then you can create a new character and then resume playing the game as someone different.
Do I have to Fight?
Battles can be exhilarating but they are not for everyone. Some people who attend events choose to avoid combat, preferring to focus on the social side of the game. Although you can never be sure what will happen to your character, most players who attend our events have little trouble avoiding combat if they make an effort to do so.
If you have never done live roleplaying before then we can arrange for an experienced player or member of crew to give you a quick lesson in how to fight safely at your first event. It only takes a few minutes to learn and most players will be happy to show you how.
What if my Character Dies?
It's quite unusual for your character to die in Empire, especially at your first event, but it can happen if you go on a battle. But don't worry if it does, you can create a new character at any point during the event and we'll help you as much as we can to get back into the game as quickly as possible.
How do I get a Costume?
If you take up a hobby like diving or mountaineering, you need to have the relevant clothing and equipment. Costume is very important in live roleplaying because you need to dress as your character would. It is particularly important to avoid wearing anything that other players will see is inappropriate for the setting. For our events this means not wearing modern clothing such as trainers, jeans or printed t-shirts. If you were watching Robin Hood it would be totally incongruous if Guy of Gisburne was wearing a modern leather jacket.
Our wiki contains extensive advice on costume that is appropriate for your character in Empire. If you follow the advice then you can be confident that your costume will look good and be suitable for the game. If you have any questions about the suitability of a piece of costume then it is best to email us and we can give you specific advice.
Some live roleplayers enjoy making their own costume and you can find advice on how to do that on our wiki. If you don’t feel confident using a needle and thread or following a pattern then you can purchase costumes, weapons and armour from one of the many traders who support the hobby. We have traders at all our events and they sell everything you need for your character. Details and links for traders are also available on our wiki.
What is Empire?
Empire is the unique live roleplaying game created by Profound Decisions. Set in a world of mystery and magic, you play one of the heroes of the Empire - a civilization formed from ten disparate nations. The Empire is beset by many enemies, tribes of barbarian orcs threaten her borders while enemies within and without work to bring the Empire down. Players have the chance to play the leaders of the Empire, striving to triumph over her enemies.
Hundreds of players attend every event; working together to protect their home, they also strive against each other to gain power within the Empire. Merchants cut trade deals, magicians practice arcane rituals, while warriors fight vast armies of barbarians in epic battles.
You can read this basic overview of Empire to get more idea about the game.
We maintain a small set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for Empire. The new player FAQ is intended to answer questions from new players in particular and may help provide answers to more questions.
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The Athegan Gamble
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With the situation in the Inconnu Expanse resolved, Starfleet has turned its attention to other regions of space, such as the unpleasant Wastelands and the overlooked Gavarian Corridor. Among these uncontested regions is the Carnwennan Corridor which separates the Talarian Empire and Tzenkethi Coalition, and also borders a portion of the Inconnu Expanse. Some suspect it will only be a matter of time before sanctions similar to that of the Inconnu Access Agreement are rendered against the Federation concerning Carnwennan.
Among the species the Federation have encountered in the corridor, none are like those discovered at the Athegan Rift where an estimated fifty worlds and uncounted satellites thrive. These worlds have stood against each other for centuries, struggling for dominance in an isolated corner of the galaxy. Contact with the Federation and Tzenkethi have demonstrated not just that the rift is a small piece of the universe, but that centuries of strife and struggle are more pointless than ever.
But bad blood is not easily removed. Six Athegan worlds banded together to construct a space station, a neutral zone where talks of peace and diplomacy could bring hope to the Rift. As a measure of good faith, command of this space station will be gifted to the Federation in hopes that its diplomats can accomplish what no one in the Rift ever thought possible: Peace and Prosperity.
Task Force 72 has dispatched the USS Standing Bear to this region where its command crew will assume control of the station, and begin to survey and assess the situation in the rift. Admiral O’Connell had this to say:
“The situation in the Athegan Rift is not unlike that of Bajor and the wormhole some twenty years ago. The Federation hopes to demonstrate, just as it has done then and so many times throughout history, that there is strength in unity.”
When asked to comment on if there were other motives related to undermining the Alrakis Pact, the Admiral declined to respond.
The Standing Bear, an Insignia-class starship under the command of Captain Serenity Nash, though configured for a variety of missions and situations, is alone in potentially hostile region, especially as rumors rise regarding the Dyavek Hon terrorist group, whose manifesto condemns both the Federation and Alrakis Pact, claiming that only those who live in the rift have the power to determine its future.
This message has been brought to you by the Coalition for Athegan Unity. Would you like to know more?
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Technology, Strategy and Operations
CFO Exchange Executive Summary
Chief financial officers (CFOs) of high-growth software companies meet virtually in a small-group setting to exchange learnings and discuss business challenges and industry trends. The agenda is created by participants of this exclusive CFO peer group through a series of pre-interviews. Protiviti is proud to support and host members of this community.
The topic for the meeting on April 8, 2020, “Managing Business Challenges During a Pandemic,” included discussion on operations planning and COVID-19 impacts, internal and external communications, and lessons learned from the transition to remote work. For additional insights and coverage of COVID-19, visit Protiviti.com/COVID-19.
OPERATIONS PLANNING AND COVID-19 IMPACTS
High-growth software companies have felt the impact of COVID-19 to varying degrees within their operations. When the pandemic hit, companies were forced to operate based on the assumption that the existing plan would have to go, but the goal to break even would remain intact. While most companies in the software sector are in cost-cutting mode, they continue to look for ways to avoid employee layoffs. Although not an issue for subscription- or SaaS-model companies, those with direct sales models have found it challenging to build the pipeline without face-to-face interaction. In addition, moving from term-based subscriptions to SaaS or subscription-based models is being considered.
In the near term, international business operations will likely be more affected than domestic ones, and this will vary further based on verticals and geographies. For example, with significant changes to currency values caused by the pandemic, international partners have asked for fixed exchange rates in order to survive during the crisis. CFOs have seen requests for extended payment terms and noted that companies with international exposure may find it more difficult to get paid. Similarly, renewal issues and attempts to get out of contracts are coming from travel, leisure, airlines and retail customers. Instead of viewing international partners as a liability, it is recommended that software companies continue to deliver value to customers while remaining cost-efficient and investing in lower-cost regions.
Regarding renewals and cancellations of contracts, CFOs shared approaches to negotiate with struggling partners. While the plan is to maintain annual recurring revenue for the long term, it is recommended that CFOs follow a playbook with companies that can’t fulfill contracts by offering new payment terms and continuing to work with them or offering a grace period and extending the contract (e.g., delay payment for three months, but extend the contract three months.
The shift to remote work also has impacted providers’ ability to meet service-level agreements. For example, government contracts have been affected because working from home is a non-starter for any classified programs. Software companies should focus on reworking key milestone and payment schedules.
As working from home becomes more of a mainstay, facilitating remote capabilities continues to be a priority. The pandemic has forced companies to rethink the onboarding process of new hires and move expediently on securing technology assets and providing communication and collaboration tools for employees. Tools such as Amazon WorkSpaces have the potential to help companies defray costs and allow employees to use the public cloud to turn personal computers into company workstations.
If the coronavirus comes in waves of outbreaks and remissions, the business cycle may follow in waves as well. CFOs agreed that planning for such a cycle is extremely difficult. Approaches to tackling this type of planning that were shared include planning for the current quarter, plus one, while another was making as few changes to the existing plan as possible and absorbing the hit to operating income.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
For internal communications, software companies have seen success in moving to a virtual environment while maintaining the same work cadence. Companies are experimenting with virtual gatherings such as all-hands meetings and leadership and management team happy hours (or breakfast, lunch or dinners), which have contributed to collaboration and a continued social energy.
If there was any initial skepticism about online social events involving 40 or more people, it has dissipated, as the connected experiences have created broadened views into employees’ lives and their home environments, complete with children and pets. Maintaining communication through increased cadence of one-on-ones and group meetings has been valued by employees and leadership alike. Further, companies have worked with their human resources team to create a “pulse survey” that can serve as a regular check-in rather than an annual survey.
External communications have been just as important for software organisations adjusting to COVID-19. Companies have issued statements to customer and partner bases around technology, infrastructure and the operating plan in the new environment. The purpose was to give partners comfort around the company’s stability and to share the contingency plan for continued service.
Technology such as BlueJeans, Google Hangouts, Cisco WebEx and Zoom have catapulted organisations’ abilities to communicate and remain in contact with employees and customers during these times. With such a rise also came news about security flaws that have led some large enterprises to ban specific platforms entirely.
LESSONS LEARNED FROM TRANSITION TO REMOTE WORK
CFOs at software companies shared lessons learned over the past few weeks, noting that organisations were relying on the strength of their extended leadership team instead of executing a playbook. The priority has always been to put employee health and safety first. For software companies, the early adoption and transition to remote work has been the right move, even if it has been difficult for functions like field sales.
Although in-person sales will still be useful for relationship building, the pandemic may permanently change expectations for in-person interactions. Given that we are in this together, sales prospects have been receptive to engaging and transacting business virtually as well.
For newer employees who have experienced only success on the sales growth graph, the pandemic has been a teaching opportunity. Many people in management remember past events like the dot-com bubble, 9/11, and the 2008-2009 recession, so the current crisis is an opportunity to get candid and establish mentoring relationships.
The external jolt has been a good reminder of the importance of leadership and resiliency. For tech companies in an emerging or more mature state in their lifecycle, the crisis has shown that people can adapt and accept change better than expected, which bodes well for software companies in the long term and may enable bolder decisions.
Protiviti: A Trusted Partner for All Stages of a Tech Company’s Lifecycle
Whether you are an emerging or well-established company in the TMT industry, Protiviti offers technology and business solutions to help you rethink how you drive innovation with responsibility and talent. For those critical points in your company’s life cycle—starting up, scaling up, looking to grow or working to increase efficiencies—Protiviti can develop custom solutions and provide a multidisciplinary team suited to your company’s unique culture to help you achieve your operational targets and face the future with confidence.
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MOLLY POPE LIKES YOUR STATUS
Presented By The Duplex
Friday, April 10th at 9:30pm EST
The Duplex Cabaret Theatre
61 Christopher Street (at the Corner of 7th Avenue)
MOLLY POPE
Molly Pope, brassy belter/whiskey guzzler/lovable lunatic, sheds all pretense of humility and shamelessly entreats you to adore her for an hour while she prances about making loud noises. Unable to deny that she defines her self worth entirely via social media notifications, the "viscerally thrilling alto" (Time Out NY) exploits her fragile ego and vocal chops for your entertainment. Expect the unexpected juxtapositions of song and substance that have made her "one of downtown cabaret’s most adventurous performers" (New York Times) as well as a healthy helping of her roots in The Great American Songbook. She's just a hard-hearted softie who likes you an awful lot. Over-sharing? Of course. Sing-a-long? Yes. 3 encores? Why not. Molly Pope likes your status.
Molly Pope is a critically acclaimed cabarettist whose shows have played Joe’s Pub, Feinstein’s at Loews Regency, Ars Nova, The Laurie Beechman Theater and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in Australia. She has been named a Time Out New York Top Ten Cabaret Act of 2008 and 2012 and a Village Voice Best of NYC 2011 for “Best Singer To Turn Life Into A Cabaret”. Branded the "kicky, neoretro cabaret chanteuse" and hailed for her “shredding alto” (Time Out New York), she has also performed at The Cafe Carlyle ("Tales From The Jazz Age"), the Afterglow Festival in Provincetown and "Our Hit Parade" at Joe’s Pub. On stage she has appeared in FOUND (Atlantic Theater Co), "Horseplay, or: The Fickle Mistress" (La MaMa/Theatre Askew), Dan Fishback's "The Material World" (Dixon Place), "Wonderful Town" (Gallery Players). www.mollypope.com
$15 Ticket in Advance & a 2 Drink Minimum in the Cabaret Theatre
Items Not Allowed
No One Under 21 Allowed
Doors open 30 minutes before show time. There is a 2 Drink Minimum per Person in the Cabaret Theatre
The Duplex Cabaret Theatre<br> 61 Christopher Street (at the Corner of 7th Avenue)<br> New York, 10014
Herron Entertainment Presents: JOHN SAPONARO AND JIM DODGE
History Has Its Eyes On You - New Generations Theater Company
Off the Top! - Jason Kravits
Meghan Miles in “What’s Never Been Done Before”
The Duplex Gives Back
Thursday, June 8th
SOUP to NUTS - Sharon McNight
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Kerala tenders 200 MW grid-connected solar projects
October 16 is the bidding deadline for rooftop and ground-mounted solar plants that are to set up in various sizes—10 KWp or smaller, 11-100 KWp, above 100 kWp and combinations thereof—within consumer premises across the state.
September 9, 2019 Uma Gupta
Under SOURA scheme, the government of Kerala aims to develop rooftop/ground-mounted solar plants aggregating to 1000 MWp in the state by 2022.
Image: Tata Power Solar
Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd has invited bids for setting up of various capacities of grid-connected rooftop/ground-mounted solar PV systems aggregating to 200 MWp across the state.
The plants shall come up within consumer premises, at locations identified by the board.
Of the total capacity, 50 MWp is tendered under engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis and 150 MWp under tariff basis.
The scope of work includes the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the plants during 2019-20—and supply of power for 25 years in case of tariff basis. The selected bidder shall also provide operation and maintenance of the plant for the duration as applicable.
Bids can be made for plant sizes of 10 KWp or smaller, 11-100 KWp, above 100 KWp and combinations thereof. The minimum capacity to be installed at a single location is 2 KW.
The plants must be commissioned within 6 months from the start date of construction.
For EPC projects, the minimum bid capacity is 5 MWp and maximum 50 MWp (combined for all plant categories). The selected bidder shall provide O&M of the plant for a period of 2 years from the date of commercial operation.
Tariff ceiling is fixed at Rs 51,500 for plant sizes of 10 KWp or smaller, Rs 45,500 for 11-100 KWp, and Rs 42,500 for plants above 100 KWp.
For tariff based projects, the minimum bid capacity is 5 MWp and maximum 150 MWp (combined for all plant categories). The selected bidder shall provide O&M of the plant for a period of 25 years from the date of commercial operation.
The bidder shall quote a single tariff for the entire PPA duration of 25 years, with tariff ceiling fixed at Rs3.70/unit for plant sizes of 10 KWp or smaller, Rs3.35/unit for 11-100 KWp, and Rs3.20/unit for plants above 100 KWp.
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Carmen Best selected as Seattle's chief of police
Seattle Police
Carmen Best nominated as Seattle police chief
SEATTLE -- Carmen Best will become the next chief of the Seattle Police Department.
"For the past several months, members of the police chief search committee have spent countless hours looking for the best candidate for Seattle's next Chief of Police," said Durkan. "Today, I am proud to nominate the best person for the job: Interim Chief Carmen Best."
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan made the announcement Tuesday.
"I wanted to thank all of you for your support. I will be announced as the next Seattle Police Chief," said Best. "I am excited to lead the men and women of this great agency. It is my commitment to you that I will move the department ahead on continued improvement and innovation."
Carmen Best, Mayor Durkan comments
After being excluded from the final three, Interim Chief Best got a second chance when former Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay dropped out.
A 26-year veteran of SPD, Best has the support of many community members and the union that represents the department’s rank and file officers.
“I have the credentials. I have the resume. I have the heart," she said. "I don’t have the hometown girl advantage. I have the qualifications advantage. I am the one for this job. I hope the citizens and the mayor and others will see that and make me the permanent police chief.”
Q13 News' Brandi Kruse interviewed all three finalists last week. The other two finalists were Inspector Eddie Frizell of the Minneapolis Police Department and Assistant Chief Ely Reyes of the Austin Police Department.
Brandi interviews SPD chief candidate Carmen Best
Seattle's former chief Kathleen O'Toole, who helped reform the department after federal officials found officers were too quick to use force against minorities, stepped down at the end of 2017.
During a 28-month span from 2014 to 2016, incidents in which Seattle officers used force that caused or could be expected to cause injury fell at least 60 percent from a similar period in 2009 to 2011.
Former Mayor Ed Murray hired O'Toole, a former Boston police commissioner. She was the first woman to run Seattle's department.
Self-styled militia members charged with conspiracy over alleged coordination in pro-Trump Capitol riot
‘On our doorstep’: Kirkland firefighters reflect on being nation’s first responders to pandemic
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Beautiful Brands Brings Another Concept into the Fold
Industry News | April 6, 2009
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) announced today the addition of Dallas, Texas-based restaurant Greenz to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise worldwide. This is the second recent addition for BBI, which purchased The Crusty Croissant on March 6.
“Greenz is an innovative fast-casual salad concept that serves guests amazing salads in a refreshing atmosphere,” said David Rutkauskas, BBI Founder, President and CEO. “Its solid business model and franchising potential makes Greenz the perfect addition to our portfolio of Beautiful Brands to market across the globe.”
The agreement between Casie Caldwell, owner of Greenz, and Beautiful Brands International will utilize BBI’s organizational and support system to market and franchise the brand on a national and global scale. BBI’s support will include product development, marketing, real estate, architecture, legal, franchise sales, and other aspects of franchise development.
Greenz will be positioned as a fast casual salad concept, with lower start-up costs than many of its competitors, and with an average ticket of $11.
Founded in Dallas in 2004, today Greenz has grown to a three unit chain and has received positive response from the Dallas area along with rave reviews for its culinary creations in the salad segment. With over 15 years experience as a marketer and entrepreneur, Casie Caldwell has created a unique menu featuring a variety of chef-inspired, mouth-watering salad creations that are typically found in fine dining restaurants. The menu also includes the freshest salad ingredients available, wraps, sandwiches, and soups.
Greenz is one of seven concepts marketed and franchised by Beautiful Brands International. BBI was founded under the leadership of David and Camille Rutkauskas and is responsible for the launch of worldwide, franchised brands including Camille’s Sidewalk Café, Coney Beach, Rex’s Chicken, FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café, and Dixie Cream Donuts.
Beautiful Brands International
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YouTube at 8: the most-watched videos of all time
From Psy's Gangnam Style to Justin Bieber, we look back at the most popular clips ever uploaded to the streaming video site
By Tom Cole
Tuesday, 23rd April 2013 at 10:30 am
Party hats on, video fans: YouTube’s celebrating its eighth birthday today.
From its modest beginnings on April 23 2005, when co-founder Jawed Karim uploaded the very first clip to the streaming video site, YouTube has gone on to become one of the web’s most popular destinations.
Its videos have racked up more than a trillion views to date (which works out to 140 views for every person on Earth) and more than 1bn users watch 4bn hours of content on the site every month.
But all YouTube videos are not created equal and some have proven far more popular than others. So, in celebration of YouTube turning eight, here are the most popular videos ever uploaded to the site for you to enjoy all over again:
1. Psy ‘Gangnam Style’
Views: 1,550,005,266
2. Justin Bieber ft Ludacris ‘Baby’
3.Jennifer Lopez ft Pitbull ‘On the Floor’
4.Eminem ft Rhianna ‘Love the Way You Lie’
5. LMFAO ‘Party Rock Anthem’
OK Go won’t let you down with their latest awesome music video
Bob Geldof has told you to delete and re-download Band Aid. But you can’t. Here’s what to do instead
Zane Lowe to front Apple radio station
Watching these kids try to insert a cassette into a Walkman will make you feel super old
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Charles-Louis Clérisseau, Plan and Ruins of the Diocletian palace in Split, 1764.
Etching on laid paper. 507 mm x 660 mm. © Photo: Royal Academy of Arts, London.
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Plan and Ruins of the Diocletian palace in Split , 1764
After Charles-Louis Clérisseau (1721 - 1820)
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Plan and Ruins of the Diocletian palace in Split
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Edward Rooker (1724 - 1774)
Robert Adam (1728 - 1792)
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George III King of Great Britain (1738 - 1820)
Robert Adam, Ruins Of The Palace Of The Emperor Diocletian At Spalatro In Dalmatia, 1764
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Ruins Of The Palace Of The Emperor Diocletian At Spalatro In Dalmatia By R. Adam F.R.S. F.S.A. Architect To The King And To The Queen - [London]: [1764]
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Spartacus Was a Hero, Not a Malignant Buffoon
October 12, 2018 By Debbie Young
By AWP @Adobestock
In the WSJ, Peggy Noonan writes about the Brett Kavanaugh hearing and how Sen. Susan Collins (ME) redeemed the undignified debacle.
In her remarks announcing her vote, she showed a wholly unusual respect for the American people, and for the Senate itself, by actually explaining her thinking. Under intense pressure, her remarks were not about her emotions. She weighed the evidence, in contrast, say, to Sen. Cory Booker, who attempted to derail the hearings from the start and along the way compared himself to Spartacus. Though Spartacus was a hero, not a malignant buffoon.
A word on the destructive theatrics we now see gripping parts of the Democratic Party. The howling and screeching that interrupted the hearings and the voting, the people who clawed on the door of the court, the ones who chased senators through the halls and screamed at them in elevators, who surrounded and harassed one at dinner with his wife, who disrupted and brought an air of chaos, who attempted to thwart democratic processes so that the people could not listen and make their judgments:
Do you know how that sounded to normal people, Republican and Democratic and unaffiliated? It sounded demonic. It didn’t sound like “the resistance” or #MeToo. It sounded like the shrieking in the background of an old audiotape of an exorcism.
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The Indonesian state has a wealth of culture, legends and stories about the Sumatran Tiger (Phantera Tigris Sumatrae).
Since ancient times, ancestors in the land of Batak lived close to the habitat of the tiger, calling him “Opung”, a call to a respected person.
Elsewhere in the land of West Sumatra and Jambi, a tiger called “Datuk” or “Inyiak”, the second call is a call for a person to be respected.
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Rafael Remembers: De La Hoya vs. Mosley I on the 20th anniversary of the ‘L.A. Event’
Oscar De La Hoya and Shane Mosley were in their primes when they met for the first time as professionals and their destined showdown lived up to expectations. Photo / Al Bello-Getty Images
by Dan Rafael
Big-time boxing events typically bring out A-list celebrities who seemingly want to see the big fight as much as they want to be seen, but this one was different.
As much star power that is usually ringside for major fights, especially in Las Vegas, the wattage was off the charts when then-welterweight champion Oscar De La Hoya and “Sugar” Shane Mosley, friendly boyhood rivals battling for the WBC title as well as Los Angeles hometown bragging rights, christened the Staples Center in the heavily anticipated first main event in arena history.
The city, long a boxing hotbed, had not hosted a mega fight in years, and this was L.A.’s night to shine. It was 20 years ago Wednesday – June 17, 2000 – and the event and fight more than lived up to its advance hype.
Lighten up Dustin, you got a peck from Selma Hayek and you’re about to witness a great fight. Photo / Getty Images
Not only did the stars turn out – including Muhammad Ali, Denzel Washington, Dustin Hoffman, Pamela Anderson, Salma Hayek, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Larry David, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sidney Poitier, fight regular Jack Nicholson, Billy Crystal, Sugar Ray Leonard, Chris Rock and so many others – but they and everyone else inside the packed arena and watching on TVKO (which became HBO PPV) were treated to an epic fight of the year candidate that was eventually picked as the 2000 Event of the Year by The Ring (seven years before De La Hoya bought the publication).
Two decades later, De La Hoya clearly remembers the massive buildup.
“It seemed like it was attended by every director, producer, movie actor, actress, you name it,” De La Hoya said this week. “And it was a freakin’ great fight. You combine that together and you have the event of the year. What a fight, what an atmosphere.
“What I remember most about the whole event was the buildup – leading up to it was the celebrities talking on local TV about how excited they were about going to the fight. It was huge. I knew it was huge because even though I trained in Big Bear, and up there you don’t hear anything, no news – you’re in your own world – news (about the fight) would even travel up there. I would hear, ‘Oh, my gosh! Do you know the celebrities who are going?’ Everybody and their mother came out.”
And then De La Hoya surprisingly added, “It’s one of my favorite fights.”
It’s surprising because De La Hoya lost his WBC title to Mosley by split decision with judges Lou Filippo (116-112) and Pat Russell (115-113) scoring the intense battle for Mosley and Marty Sammon (115-113) voting for the Golden Boy.
Will and Jada had Oscar’s back. Photo / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
“The only people to go to my locker room afterward, because obviously I lost, to tell me how proud they were of me were Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. So, I remember that clearly,” De La Hoya said.
For me it is one of the most memorable events I have covered in more than 20 years on the boxing beat, and not only because of the significance and action of a fight that stamped Mosley as the new pound-for-pound king.
The bout was just a few months into my tenure as the boxing writer for USA Today, and although I had already covered a few fights for the newspaper, I have always considered the first Mosley-De La Hoya fight to be the first really big fight I covered. Further, it marked my first trip to California (for business or pleasure) and it was also the first time I ever met Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and his staff in person as well as De La Hoya and Mosley, both of whom I would go on to cover for the remainder of their careers.
I vividly recall meeting De La Hoya for the first time inside the press room at Staples Center a few days before the fight when Arum called me over to them. “This is Dan Rafael, the new boxing guy at USA Today,” Arum said to his star fighter. De La Hoya shook my hand, flashed his million-dollar smile and said, “I guess that means we’ll be talking a lot then, won’t we?”
Going into the fight one of the storylines was that the then-27-year-old De La Hoya (32-1, 26 KOs) and Mosley (34-0, 32 KOs), then 28, had been friends since childhood, having first boxed in an amateur bout that Mosley, at age 12, won against an 11-year-old De La Hoya. As Jack Mosley, Shane’s father and trainer, recalled at the time, they were “just itty-bitty things” at 75 or 80 pounds.
De La Hoya and Mosley often boxed in the same amateur tournaments – De La Hoya was one division smaller than Mosley at the time – trained in the same gym and had aspirations of making the 1992 U.S. Olympic team. De La Hoya made it and won the gold medal that launched him to superstardom. Mosley was upset by Vernon Forrest in the box-offs and never made it to Barcelona, but he was close enough with De La Hoya that he sparred more than 60 rounds with him in order to help him prepare for the Games.
Would all that familiarity with each other play a role when they met as pros for huge stakes and big money – a guaranteed $8 million for De La Hoya and $2 million for Mosley plus pay-per-view upside? That was a question on everyone’s mind going into the fight dubbed “Destiny” because it was a fight both men knew would eventually happen.
Another vivid memory from fight week came two days before the fight, when about a 100 or so people, myself included, gathered in the Staples Center press room for a screening of a video of the first two rounds of a sparring session between De La Hoya and Mosley. Mosley’s mother, Clemmie, had discovered the tape about a month earlier during spring cleaning and handed it over to HBO executive Mark Taffet so a clip could be used during the pay-per-view broadcast.
But the media was treated to its full contents that Thursday afternoon. We watched in silence as the two future Hall of Famers flicked jabs at each other, Mosley wearing blue head gear, De La Hoya in red. We didn’t learn much from the video, but it only heightened the anticipation for the real thing that would take place two days later.
“When we both turned pro, we knew this fight was bound to happen,” Mosley said days before the fight. “It had to.”
De La Hoya said he also believed the fight had to happen. HBO had been building toward it. Mosley, a dominating lightweight world champion, had made eight title defenses and won them all by knockout before vacating his belt. He skipped over the junior welterweight division and took two fights at welterweight to prepare for the likely showdown with De La Hoya.
“We would spar together, train together. His father Jack, I knew him very well,” De La Hoya said. “It really was destiny since childhood. We were
Bob Arum didn’t have to twist De La Hoya’s arm to fight Mosley even though Oscar knew how tough Shane would be. Photo / MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images
destined to fight each other and it was like Sugar Ray Robinson versus Jake LaMotta. It was big, and I knew it was going to be tough.”
De La Hoya recalled getting the call from Arum when the deal began to fall into place.
“Bob Arum would call me – and this was protocol for him – he would call me and he would talk to me and say, ‘I have this opponent for you,’” De La Hoya said. “Then he said, ‘Shane Mosley.’ He said, ‘Do you want to fight Shane Mosley?’ I hesitated because I grew up with Shane Mosley and I knew how tough he was. And at the time he was beating everybody, but the person I am, I was like, ‘OK, Bob, I’ll fight him. No big deal.’ Then he mentioned to me ‘You’re going to be opening up the Staples Center (for boxing) and you’re going to fight in L.A. and it’s your homecoming party.’ And I was even more excited.
“I knew Mosley was tough. For me it was a pick-‘em fight because I grew up with Mosley and I knew he was tough and nobody wanted to fight him.”
De La Hoya also knew it would be tough because he was having trouble making 147 pounds, so when he did, he was overjoyed and told the story of what happened next.
Oscar looked and felt great at the weigh-in… but after dinner that night, not so much. Photo / Vince Bucci / AFP via Getty Images
“I told my team let’s go back to East L.A. and have dinner after the weigh-in to celebrate making weight because I was ecstatic I made the weight,” De La Hoya said. “So, we go to my favorite little Mexican spot and we’re having a good old time. I ordered two dozen oysters. That night I had the runs like there’s no tomorrow. I swear to you. The whole night. The next day I weighed like 143. I lost four pounds from the weigh-in. My stomach was so sensitive.
“I almost didn’t fight. Bob Arum convinced me to go out and fight in the dressing room. I was up in the ring and feeling the pain in my stomach and just said to myself, ‘OK, just don’t get hit with body shots.’ It was one of those memorable fights I will never forget.”
The fight delivered everything fans could have hoped for. It was close and competitive all the way, including the electrifying 12th round, the best of the fight that saw the two men locked in one fierce exchange after another with the outcome seemingly still up for grabs.
After referee Lou Moret called a brief timeout to wipe up moisture on the canvas, De La Hoya and Mosley touched gloves and waded back into battle with two minutes left for the most memorable sequence of a most memorable fight.
“Brilliant action in L.A.’s biggest fight ever,” HBO broadcaster Jim Lampley said, his voice rising as the fighters bombed away.
Mosley was firing hard right hands, his best punch, and De La Hoya was looking to make his all-time great left hook count.
Mosley and De La Hoya let it all hang out during the final round. Photo / Al Bello-Getty Images
“Both of them daring to be great,” commentator Larry Merchant said before Lampley followed with one of his signature calls: “Both going for the knockout in a classic pitched battle!”
De La Hoya remembers that final round as if it was yesterday instead of 20 years ago.
“I knew that going into the 12th round it was a close fight and going into the 12th round that Mosley’s mentality was to go for the knockout as well,” he said. “So we just went at it. We both wanted to be great that night, and I don’t feel regret or bad about the loss because it was a great fight. That night, both of us won. Boxing won.”
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Claude Abrams, Boxing News – De La Hoya, KO 6
Steve Farhood, CNN-SI – De La Hoya, KO 7
Michael Katz, House of Boxing – Mosley, W 12
George Kimball, Boston Herald – De La Hoya, W 12
Rich Marotta, Fox Sports Net – Mosley, W 12
Dan Rafael, USA TODAY – De La Hoya, KO 10
Michael Rosenthal, Los Angeles Daily News – De La Hoya, KO 10
Ed Schuyler, Associated Press – Mosley, W 12
Jay Searcy, Philadelphia Inquirer – De La Hoya, W 12
Tim Smith, New York Daily News – Mosley, KO 8
Steve Springer, Los Angeles Times – De La Hoya, W 12
Bert Sugar, Fight Game – Mosley, W 12
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RJC Statement on the Passing of Sheldon Adelson
Washington, DC – Republican Jewish Coalition National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman and Executive Director Matt Brooks released the following statement:
The Republican Jewish Coalition mourns the passing of RJC Board of Directors member Sheldon Adelson. We have lost one of the most consequential figures in American Jewish history: an American patriot, a dedicated defender of Israel, an extraordinary philanthropist, and a dear mentor and friend.
Mr. Adelson, together with his beloved wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson, gave generously of their wealth, knowledge, and time to support causes they were passionate about, including education, addiction recovery, and medical research, as well as supporting pro-free market and pro-Israel candidates and organizations. A strong defender of Israel, Jewish life, and American opportunity and freedom has departed the Jewish community and the American political scene.
The Republican Jewish Coalition benefited not only from Mr. Adelson’s generous financial support, but very significantly from his leadership and his counsel. His friendship, encouragement, and wisdom will be sorely missed. His death leaves an empty place where a vibrant, committed, and caring man once stood. We are all diminished by his passing.
May his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. May his memory be a blessing for us all.
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Ian Kist, Staff Reporter
On Friday Oct. 16, 2015, the Sport Management Department at Robert Morris University held their 12th annual Sport Management Conference at the Sewall Center on the campus of RMU. The conference had 74 professionals from all across the country speak at breakout panel sessions and at roundtables. Of those 74 speakers, 37 were Robert Morris alumni.
Harry Leckemby Jr., who is the Director of Sports & Athletic Sales at BookMyGroup, played a pivotal role in organizing the speakers and presenters at the conference.
“My job and the role I play is: I am in charge of bringing in every single speaker that we have for our panel and roundtable sessions for the event.”
Leckemby uses strategy in planning the speakers.
“The way I structure that is, looking at our alumni base first and really developing the game plan of getting as many of our alumni involved as possible and then moving on outside of our alumni base of companies and organizations that have become good friends of our program, and bringing them in as well.”
There were three breakout panel sessions where students could select what panel they would like to hear from. The panels consisted of professionals involved in that specific area of the sports industry and a moderator with the knowledge of the topic guiding the panel.
After each panel session was completed, roundtables were conducted. This gave the students a better opportunity to sit and talk to the professionals in a more personal atmosphere. Students walked around the International Suite at the Sewall Center selecting which companies and/or individuals within that specific company they wanted to talk with. Every ten minutes the students would get up and select a new company and individual to talk to.
The roundtables were a great opportunity for the industry professionals to get to know the students names and interests in potential internships and job openings. This was a great time for students to get business contacts and pass out their resumes to the professionals.
The conference featured two key-note speakers and presenters; Murray Cohn, Vice President of Team Ticket Sales for the National Basketball Association, and Dan Migala, Founding Partner of Property Consulting Group and of the Migala Report. Both speakers engaged the audience into their presentations and gave vital information and advice to the students that would help them and encourage them as they go down their career paths in the sport management industry.
When asked why this conference was important to him and for the students, Cohn answered, “It’s been my 12th year being a part of it and as an alumni (of Robert Morris University), and it has been an honor and a privilege to be able to help so many people launch their careers in the sports business.” Cohn went onto say, “My goal for (students) is, ideally, I’d love to place people into internships and jobs and make some great connections in the industry that can help their careers.”
Not only did RMU students attend, but so did students from 18 universities and colleges from all parts of the country.
“I don’t think there is difficulty, it’s just a matter of coordinating and being persistent and consistent and following up on the details, said Dr. David Synowka, Department Head of Sport Management at Robert Morris, when asked about the most difficult aspect of having such a big conference with 18 other schools attending.
Synokwa believed that allowing other schools to attend the conference at RMU is a positive. “It makes our conference more attractive to bring in as much talent as possible and that in itself drives a lot the industry professionals, recruiters and speakers and presenters coming because they do have to invest some money so it helps them develop relationships,” he said.
Synowka thinks it is important for RMU students to interact with the students from these other institutions. “In regards to RMU students, interacting with other students, that’s where friendships and relationships start. And your best friend ten years from now may have come from this conference.”
For many students, especially seniors, the conference is a great opportunity to talk to industry professionals because they are looking for jobs when they graduate.
Matt Gornall, a senior Sport Management Major at Robert Morris, found that this conference was important for him.
“It is huge. This is my fourth go around so for me it is a lot of catching up with people that I have met before but even for people that are coming for the first time, it is a great opportunity to learn a lot about the business and to get your name out there and meet a lot of really great professionals that are looking to hire,” he said.
Gornall also believes that students should attend the conference every year.
“You aren’t going to lose anything,” he said. “For me, I didn’t have the best start in terms of approaching professionals but I grew and matured, I got more comfortable and it was something that came easy to me so for me it is better to be overwhelmed as an underclassman than an upperclassman.”
The conference is impactful to the students, which may be a cause of why some believe the Robert Morris Sport Management Conference separates itself from other sport management conferences held at various other universities and colleges nationwide.
Drew Ribarchak, Director of New Business Development for the Columbus Blue Jackets, a speaker and an RMU alumnus at the conference, thinks that RMU’s conference is unlike conferences he has attended in the past at other schools.
Ribarchak believes the pre-conference held the night before is an important tool for the students that Murray Cohn led. “It really puts students in an opportunity to know exactly how to dress, how to prepare a resume, how to act on the actual day of the conference.”
Ribarchak continued, “The amount of preparation that goes into making sure the students are given the best opportunity to succeed and not just go out a flyer and to hopefully have a good day at an event like this is one thing.”
Ribarchak also considers the types of speakers at the conference to set RMU’s conference apart form others. “The types of speakers is very diverse, which if you don’t want to get into sales, it still gives you many other opportunities to hear what is out there from a career standpoint.”
In terms of recruiting future employees at the conference, Ribarchak likes the quality of the students that attend the conference.
“For me this is a great recruiting tool because I am a proud RMU alum and the pipeline of talent that is coming through Robert Morris University is fantastic,” Ribarchak said. “You have students who have an understanding about what growing a sales career is all about and that really starts with the professors preparing students for what a future looks like in not only professional sports but in ticket sales.
“So the level of what Robert Morris has and also the other universities that are attending this conference, there is a high quality of students that are very engaged and career driven even as young students that are looking for that first step to really make a long career happen.”
The day was capped off with the induction ceremony of the Robert Morris University Sport Management Hall of Fame Class of 2015. The 2015 class consisted of Angela Churchill, Katy Yurk, joining her husband who was inducted last year, and Jennifer Heppel.
Planning and preparation for the 2016 edition of the Robert Morris Sport Management Conference is already underway.
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What could Rian Johnson’s new Star Wars trilogy be about?
Deep Jedi history, a leap to the future or another outer-space conflict? We weigh up the possibilities
By Huw Fullerton
Late last night we finally learned why Disney and Lucasfilm hadn’t kept Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson onboard to take over Episode IX (as had been widely suggested) following the departure of Colin Trevorrow – because it seems they’ve got him working on an even bigger project instead.
As it turns out, Johnson is working on a new trilogy of Star Wars films completely separate from the “Skywalker saga” we’ve been following so far (aka the numbered episodic originals, prequels and sequels continuing with Episode VIII: The Last Jedi this December), introducing “new characters from a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never before explored.”
So that’s no Luke, Leia, Finn or even Max Rebo – it is, as Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy described it, a “blank canvas” on which Johnson can draw, allowing him to create a new smash-hit space opera with creative freedom that still comes handily under the seat-selling, blockbusting Star Wars umbrella.
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Oh, and that “Star Wars lore” qualifier handily stops fans from wondering which of the millions of comic-books, novels or trading cards released as Star Wars spin-offs in the last 40 years could be adapted – this will be brand-new material.
Now, just one question remains – what could Johnson’s trilogy actually be about?
Deep Star Wars history
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Disney, LucasFilm HF)
Now, about the only thing we do know about this trilogy is that it isn’t tied into the main Skywalker saga or its planets, so some sort of prequel might seem counterintuitive. After all, isn’t this what the spin-off “anthology movies” like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and next year’s Solo: A Star Wars story are for?
Still, there’s plenty of ways that Johnson’s “blank canvas” trilogy could still visit new characters and new corners of the galaxy from within the existing Star Wars timeline. Take the ever-popular Knights of the Old Republic video game, which was released in 2003 and set about 4,000 years before the original trilogy when a Sith Armada was unleashed against the Galactic Republic.
That story features all-different characters, locations and storylines while still existing in the familiar struggle between the Jedi and the Dark Side – so who’s to say Johnson’s trilogy couldn’t exist in a similar distant past, allowing for crowd-pleasing hints towards the original trilogy (for example, a look at an ancient character like Yoda, nearly 900 by the time of his death in 1983’s Return of the Jedi, in his younger years) while still being separate enough to give Johnson some creative freedom.
Hell, if he went far back enough he could even cover mysterious events like the founding of the original Jedi Order, which would appeal to fans of the series while still offering storytelling opportunities due to the little-known origins of the very first Jedi.
Then again, that sort of thing might be better covered by a one-off anthology – who knows?
Star Wars’ future
Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 (Getty, JG)
In a similar argument, Johnson could also take the opportunity to leap far forward in Star Wars chronology, making the saga take place less of a long, long time ago (though still, we’re sure, in a galaxy far, far away).
This could allow us to see the consequences of whatever status quo is left standing after the current trilogy concludes in Star Wars Episode IX, examining a new society with its own conflicts, technology and problems that still has a historical link to the days of Luke, Leia et al.
Think how The Lord of the Rings called back to the events of the Hobbit – there in the background and relevant, but far enough back that they’re no longer the centre of the action. Something like that.
A completely separate space conflict
Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron (Disney, HF)
Of course, we might not be thinking big enough here, because if we take the statements from LucasFilm and Kennedy literally then we’re getting something COMPLETELY new – no crossover characters and a whole new corner of the galaxy, which would mean leaving the Galactic Republic behind for good.
It’s unlikely that Johnson will jettison every single familiar beat of the saga so far – for example, it seems certain the Force and the Jedi will still feature in some way, otherwise there’s not much point setting it in the same universe at all – but if he does move in a new direction, there’s only one thing we have to go on. And that’s the title Star Wars itself.
By that I mean, if we are introduced to a new “corner of the galaxy” as LucasFilm suggests then we’re probably going to be also introduced to some new outer-space conflict, concerning new powers with opposing agendas that could be a far cry from the Republic, the Empire or the First Order.
Hell, it could even be a less nakedly good-vs-evil battle this time, with the opposing sides having objectives that are reasonable from their specific perspectives making for a morally grey, Game of Thrones-like struggle for power.
But look even if that specific idea isn’t explored, if there’s one thing we can SURELY count on it’s that we’ll have some Wars among the Stars. Otherwise, what’s the point in associating it with the franchise at all?
Something completely unpredictable and off-the-wall that would seem like a terrible idea until we actually saw it onscreen
(Lucasfilm, JG)
I mean, this is the man that brought Porgs into the world – weird little magic Puffin/Penguin creatures with links to the Jedi and some sort of mysterious force connection – and we’re already all obsessed with them.
Whatever Rian Johnson comes up with, it seems fair to say that based on what we’ve seen of The Last Jedi it’ll be worth our interest. Even if it is just a deep-dive on the surprising influence of the Porgs on early Jedi lightsaber development.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is released in UK cinemas on the 14th December
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Albania's Conflicts of Interest Chief Faces Abuse Probe
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The General Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to BIRN that it has launched an investigation into Shkelqim Ganaj, chairman of Albania’s High Inspectorate of Declaration and Audit of Assets and Conflict of Interest, on suspicion of abuse of power.
Officers of the judicial police, equipped with a seizure warrant issued by the Prosecution of Tirana, went to the HIDAACI on Monday to seize all the assets files submitted by senior officials.
Ganaj, head of the inspectorate, was not available for the comment on Wednesday when aked by BIRN about the probe.
The Task Force Group of the Tirana Prosecution said it suspected abuse of power because, over a period of three years, Ganaj had reported no conflicts of interest on the part of any senior officials.
Earlier, the Tirana Prosecution on its own initiative registered a criminal proceeding reflecting its suspicion that HIDAACI had deliberately failed to investigate conflicts of interest.
“The criminal proceeding was launched mainly because there were indications and publicly known facts of involvement of senior officials in conflict of interest, which have not been investigated and reported by HIDAACI,” Albi Serani, spokesman of the General Prosecutor’s Office, told BIRN.
Among these known cases where senior officials were accused of conflicts of interest over their assets, Serani mentioned the files of MP Rakip Suli, Valentina Leksaj and that of former MP Koco Kokedhima.
“In order to investigate whether we have other similar cases, the prosecution has decided to seize all the files of senior officials from February 2014,” Serani said.
The investigation against the chairman of the High Inspectorate comes at a time when the institution is involved in reviewing all the assets declarations of judges and prosecutors.
This is part of the vetting process expected to follow adoption of the law “on the re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors” in Albania.
This law, which the opposition Democratic Party appealed against in the Constitutional Court, is also opposed by the Union of Judges and by part of the prosecutors.
Relations between the Prosecutor’s Office and HIDAACI have been tense for some time, with both sides accusing each other of closing the files on senior officials.
According to an investigation published earlier by BIRN, HIDAACI handed over 158 files of senior and middle level officials to the Albanian prosecution during 2014-2015.
They include the files of judges, MPs, diplomats, former ministers, local mayors or people who work in taxes or customs – two public administration sectors with a high level of corruption.
In its charges, HIDAACI alleged that various officials made false declarations in the absence of legitimate financial resources to justify their declared wealth.
But, according to HIDAACI, the Prosecutor’s Office dismissed half of all the cases the Inspectorate has reported in the recent years, some 70 charges in all.
In a few cases, the Prosecutor Office indicted and sent for trial officials accused of hiding their wealth, mainly middle-level officials.
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10 Things to Know About Staying at a Disney-Owned Resort Right Now
Megan duBoisUpdated: Jul. 10, 2020
Ready to head back to Disney World and stay on property? Read this first so there are no surprises.
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Staying at Disney World?
Walt Disney World is finally getting ready to start their phased park reopening after being closed since March in an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus. Starting July 11, the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will reopen. Then on July 15, Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open their doors to guests. Currently, some Walt Disney World hotels are open, but with modified experiences and new operational standards; others are scheduled to open later this year.
If you’re planning a Disney vacation for any time now through the end of the year there are some things you’re going to want to know about staying at a Walt Disney World resort. Find out the things that were happening in Disney World even when it was closed.
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There are new check-in and check-out procedures
You no longer need to visit the front desk of a Walt Disney World resort to check-in or check-out; it can all be handled virtually when you have the latest version of the My Disney Experience app downloaded on your smartphone. You can check-in via the app a few days before your trip. On the day of your arrival, you’ll receive a text message when your room is ready with your room number and your reservation status within the app will change to have a room number listed. To enter your room all you need is your MagicBand, or you can use the digital key on the My Disney Experience app. You can, of course, still opt to check in the traditional way at the front desk.
To check-out of a Disney-owned hotel on your departing day all you need to do is leave your room. You’ll be automatically checked out, and you won’t have to visit the front desk of your hotel unless you have a discrepancy in your bill you would like to discuss with a hotel representative.
If and when you do go to the front desk, you’ll be separated from the front desk staff by a plexiglass barrier, says Len Testa, co-author the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World series, who recently stayed at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. He also noted that hand sanitizer stations near areas of high touchpoints, including doors and elevators. You may be hesitant to travel to a Disney park right when it reopens, but find out some ways you can still get away this summer.
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Masks are required inside hotels
Each guest over two visiting a Disney hotel will be required to wear a mask or face covering in common areas including lobbies, outdoor walkways, hallways, and restaurants. This also goes for park guests and employees throughout the resorts and parks. You will not be required to wear a mask in hotel pools or in your own room.
If you don’t have a mask, Testa is a fan of the Disney face masks, “They sell four for $20, are better than average, and are available in all the gift shops.” Along with wearing masks, find out the 9 other things that will change at Disney World.
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Disappearing amenities
During the initial reopening of the Disney-owned hotels some activities and amenities will remain closed. These include character experiences, the Electrical Water Pageant, playgrounds, in-room childcare, arcades, campfires, dog parks, and marina rentals. In addition, spas and salons will be closed, and, yes, that means princess makeovers are currently unavailable at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney Springs, and Magic Kingdom. Find out 10 things you won’t see in hotels anymore.
Available hotel amenities
The good news is that many hotel amenities are still available, albeit with certain restrictions. Pools at most resorts are still open but may have reduced hours, with reduced capacity. Poolside activities like Movies Under the Stars and trivia games may still be available as well. However, some pools remain closed, including Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Guests at the resort are able to use the pool at Disney’s Beach Club Villas or Disney’s BoardWalk Villas as an alternative.
Fitness centers are open but also have reduced hours and capacity. Basketball and tennis courts are also open, but guests must abide by Disney’s physical distancing rules. Find out the 10 ways gyms will change forever after lockdown.
FastPass+ is on hold
A traditional perk of staying at a Disney-owned resort is the benefit of being able to schedule FastPass+ selections well in advance of other visitors to Walt Disney World is temporarily suspended for the time being. That’s because the Walt Disney World theme parks as a whole will not be utilizing FastPass+ during reopening to have extended queue space for social distancing purposes. Extra Magic Hours, the time in the morning or evening when only people staying at a Disney-owned resort could be at the parks, have also been canceled. If you’re just wanting to enjoy some time at Disney, be sure to check out these things to do at Walt Disney World that don’t require park admission.
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Amped up cleaning protocols
Disney’s staff will be wiping down high-touch surfaces such as countertops, elevator buttons, and handrails many times throughout the day and cleaning throughout the lobbies, restaurants, and other common areas will happen more frequently.
New cleaning procedures are also being instituted in guest rooms, including: Prior to guest check-in all high-touch areas including TV remotes and door handles will be thoroughly cleaned and floors will be steam cleaned and vacuumed. The TV remote will be individually wrapped as will glassware and bathroom toiletries and pillows will be double cased. During your stay, housekeeping will lightly clean your room every other day or you may decline it altogether. Find out how professional cleaners can tell if a hotel room is clean.
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Hotel dining looks a little different
Throughout the Walt Disney World Resort hotels dining will be available at select restaurants with limited capacity and reduced menu items. (Before picking a place to eat you might want to consider looking at the online menu to see if your favorite dish is still being served.) Once you get to your restaurant, you can virtually check in via the My Disney Experience app or scanning a QR code just outside the restaurant and following the prompts. Note that you can check-in early before your reservation time to let the host know you are there and willing to take an earlier time if a table becomes available.
If you plan on dining at a different Disney-owned resort other than the one where you are staying, make sure you make a reservation ahead of time. Before you can enter the resort, security at an outside gate will check that you have a reservation along with the IDs of the passengers in your car.
On the upside, Testa says, “I’ve had some of the best dinners in years in Walt Disney World over the last week, because there are only a couple of people in the restaurant with me, and the kitchen staff has nothing else to do but ensure that our meals are perfect.” Since the restaurants are less crowded, you might even be able to score a table at the hardest restaurant to get a dining reservation at inside Walt Disney World.
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Plan for extra time to get around
Getting around Walt Disney World as a resort guest can be challenging during “normal” times, and during the phased reopening of the parks, it won’t be any easier. Disney’s buses are still operational, but can only take six parties at a time due to capacity restraints. That means that if there are six solo travelers going to a destination, that’s all the bus will take.
Disney’s Magical Express from the Orlando International Airport to a Walt Disney World hotel can still be accessed. This complimentary service must be booked in advance of arrival. Minnie Vans, Disney’s private ride-share service, will not be available for the time being, though Uber and Lyft are still operating.
You can still drive your own car throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, with self-parking available. Valet parking will only be available to guests with disabilities who require assistance with parking.
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You can virtually chat any requests
Need some fresh towels or want to know what time the pool opens during your stay? You can chat your request to a Disney cast member via the My Disney Experience app and have your request attended to almost immediately. This helps prevent the need for face-to-face interactions at the front desk or with the concierge. Before your trip, check out the 11 things you must know if you’re planning a trip Disney World after its reopening.
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These are the dates of Disney-owned hotels reopening
Because of Disney’s emphasis on social distancing and limiting crowds, some hotels will remain closed through the end of the year, including Disney’s All-Star Resorts, and Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter.
At press time some Disney resorts are open including:
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney’s Beach Club Villas
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Throughout the rest of 2020, Disney will gradually open more resorts with limited capacity. The planned dates are as follows:
July 29: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
August 12: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
August 24: Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
September 21: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
October 1: Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
October 14: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Get your Disney fix now by “taking” your favorite Disney World rides from home.
Originally Published: July 10, 2020
Megan duBois
Megan duBois is a regular contributor to RD.com's Travel and Culture sections, where she writes about theme parks, pop culture, and food. Her articles have also appeared on Buzzfeed, Popsugar, Insider, Orbitz, The Daily Meal and more. duBois has been quoted as an expert on theme parks for Forbes and other outlets. She earned her BA in Communications from The University of North Florida. Follow her on Instagram @MinglingwithMickey and Twitter @Megand315.
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“The two dancers make their way to us in a constrained and systematic series of gestures. They wear white quilted, pleated garments and blocky black high-heeled shoes. They demonstrate a confinement, an entanglement and then a birth. Each emerges with a long steel pin in her hair. White balloons are burst and bones are flung on the floor. They play us, singing, touching, chanting at us.” Osunwunmi, Voodoo, RealTime, 1 March, 2017
In an urgent journey through the haunted territories of diaspora, Project O came to Bristol’s InBetween Time Festival with Voodoo, rigorously demanding from their audience either complicity or confrontation. London-based independent dance artists and collaborators Jamila Johnson-Small and Alexandrina Hemsley talked to me about the work and its roots in the sparkly provocations of O, their previous IBT performance.
Project O, O, InBetween Time, 2015, photo Paul Blakemore
JJ I think that O came from quite a fighty place of, like, “Grrrr, we’re here!” And we needed to say these things that weren’t being said. [After] we both went to dance school, I had the idea that I might work for a choreographer. It was horrible, all kinds of fucked up. So for me that was like “Rmph!”
And then people responded [to our work] in lots of ways, but also wanted it. They invited us to spaces, to speak; it seemed like the work was valid to them. And once that happens the fight is different. Now we’re inside, what are we going to say from here?
AH With O, it felt like display. Because, “We’re gonna show you! Because you’re looking at us in the wrong way! We’re going to transform how you look.” Whereas in Voodoo it feels less about showing and more about being or about letting things come: there’s a lot more open improvisation in its current form. Anyway, the work is still in development. It feels like we’ve expanded what we have control over, not just the body but maybe the site that our presence is orientating around. So the world of it feels more considered. It’s quite dystopian: [our] interest in darkening something, darkening the edge of something.
Project O, Voodoo, photo Katarzyna Perlak
We wanted to hold the same questions that brought us together as a collaboration, about how to live, how to create in this world where various structures almost choreograph you out of them. White supremacist patriarchy is a tough space to exist in, for anybody, but particularly for women and people of colour. So we were holding those questions but wanted to answer them in quite a different way than led our first show.
JJ The thing is the trap of racism and racist structures that I live in and that I just thought were natural. Then you’re like, wait a minute, this doesn’t feel quite right cos I thought this, and then people are treating me like this! And then they’re treating me like that! Then it becomes confusing and you can start to feel you’re going crazy. And you can only know you’re not crazy when someone says, “You’re not crazy” or “I feel that too.” And that’s really important, I think solidarity and other people and discussing things is really important in unpacking this systematic racism. I don’t think you can do that alone.
I’m very concerned with assimilation and ways in which I have internalised assimilationist ideals, intellectually but also physically as I move. And the patterns that my body have gone through in conventional dance training. I’m trying to unpattern and let my body have access to all: trying to let my body be unruly and see what that does. But to try and do that, like how can you let go of everything and still be standing?
Not only the discipline, but to be free of everything. Like, free of the idea that a woman should sit small on a train. Like, I don’t sit small on a train. I sit like this. Now I think more about these things, I wondered when I started sitting like this and why. How that affects how I hold my upper body and what signals I’m trying to send by doing it. And how can I take space in other ways beyond: “I’m just going to take space and I feel really fine like this even though I’m a woman?” How do I just let myself be weird and [find] what makes me feel well? Or what is necessary in this moment and how can I let my body do that? But also still push—not symbolise. This is what I mean: not represent my position but be my position.
I’m interested in the question of how you can stretch anything, how you can expand anything. What else is there in that space beyond what I initially thought. I’m not interested in the conventional aesthetics of virtuosity—but I am interested in it as a concept of expansion or of pushing to the edges of things. And sometimes something falls into something else. Like doing Voodoo as an eight-hour show. I wonder what it would be to encounter that and whether it will be an eight-hour dance show or something else.
AH I think the thing about the traditional aesthetics of virtuosity is that they just exclude so much and so many. Also I feel like any sort of virtuosity is an impossible ideal and I don’t know if I want to spend my life trying to reach impossibility that way. I think the good thing about something being impossible is that it’s endless, it never ends; so if I’m improvising and I’m imagining, then I can just go on and on and on into impossible places.
Watch a video interview with brief performance excerpts here.
Visit Project O’s website.
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ECB Group hires UBS, Barclays as financial advisors for large HVO plant
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Barclays bank is seen on glass lamps outside of a branch of the bank in the City of London financial district in London September 4, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil’s ECB Group said on Monday it has hired banks UBS and Barclays to act as financial advisors for the funding of Latin America’s first large-scale plant to produce renewable fuels HVO and SPK.
ECB plans to start construction of the plant in Paraguay, near the capital Assuncion, around March 2020. Expected capacity is for the production of 20,000 barrels per day of renewable fuel that would be mostly exported to Canada, United States and Europe. The company estimates total capex at around $800 million.
HVO, or Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, can replace oil-based diesel using a different process from biodiesel which is usually blended into diesel in smaller portions. SPK, or Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene, is a renewable aviation fuel.
Erasmo Battistella, head of the ECB Group, said on the sidelines of the BiodieselBR 2019 Conference in Sao Paolo that the company has bought the land for the plant near Assuncion and is finalising the project. Initial operation is projected for 2022.
He said the decision to take the plant to Paraguay was taken due to ample local supply of raw material (soybeans), good export logistics using the Parana river and a favourable tax system for exports.
Battistella believes those factors will allow production from the plant to be competitive in export markets, even when considering freight costs.
Most HVO plants are in Europe or the United States.
ECB Group operates biodiesel plants in Brazil. The company is a partner of Petróleo Brasileiro SA PETR4.SA in some biofuel assets.
Reporting by Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Richard Chang
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by Sharon-Ann Phillips
Why Me? by Sharon-Ann Phillips - Paperback
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SHARON-ANN PHILLIPS
Growing up in South-East London, Sharon-Ann attended John Stainer Primary School, Catford County Secondary School for girls, South East London College, Croydon College and finally Bromley College of Technology, where she studied for an AAT Degree in accountancy.
She began her career as an Accounts/Payroll Clerk. Over the years as Sharon-Ann became more established in her career, she mainly worked in the City and the West End of London with various positions such as Accounts Manager, Accounts Supervisor and Business Office Manager.
In 2011 she, together with her husband Danny, became joint owners of a thriving Caribbean restaurant in Brixton’s Coldharbour Lane, although this unit closed due to regentrification: a new door opened and Bickles Catering was launched.
Sharon-Ann has always had a passion for poetry and writing from an early age and particularly enjoyed writing short stories and plays; her hobbies include graphic designing and Backgammon. She is a member of Tenovus choir, a cancer-care Charity in Sutton. She works closely with one of London’s leading hospital in assisting with the training of Primary Care Nurses, by sharing her experiences, she hopes this will limit and eventually put an end to the mis-diagnosis too many of us endure. Sharon-Ann also helps out as a volunteer at her Church.
Fighter and writer
Sharon-Ann describes herself as a fighter and a writer.
After a series of devastating, heartfelt events, including the loss of her older sister, both parents and the devoted father of her children, she was unexpectedly left to battle a life-threatening cancer and a rare heart disease called Amyloidosis which inevitably changed her life. Sharon-Ann went from a fit and active working mother of three to someone she hardly recognised. This condition left her weak, frail and unable to climb a flight of stairs without gasping for breath.
Sharon-Ann continually puts her trust in God and determined not to allow her medical condition to obstruct her, or succumb to what the doctors said - she fought back!
Being laid off work and disabled by her condition, this was the catalyst which sparked her writing and while recovering at home, she wrote her first Memoir “Why Me?” where she openly and honestly bares all in this touching and life-changing event, Sharon-Ann simply puts as ‘My fight for life from heartbreak to hope.’
By combining her passion as an author, with a gift to encourage others, she hopes that by sharing her experiences in “Why Me?” she will bring hope, insight and inspiration to all who may be dealing with devastation through loss - and a typically taboo subject.
“Why Me?” was published in 2019 and has made an enormous impact on the reader, hence the great reviews.
Follow on Instagram #authorsharonannphillips
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Trump reveals short list for national security adviser
President Donald Trump arrives at Moffett Federal Airfield to attend a fundraiser, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Mountain View, Calif. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
By KEVIN FREKINGAssociated Press
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE —
President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday he’s considering five people to replace ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton.
Trump says his shortlist for the critical post is made up of Robert O’Brien, Ric Waddell, Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty, Fred Fleitz and Keith Kellogg. Press secretary Stephanie Grisham later clarified to reporters that Trump was still considering other candidates for the post.
O’Brien is currently the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs. Waddell served as Trump’s deputy national security adviser. Fleitz is a Bolton ally who served as executive secretary of the NSC last year. Gordon-Hagerty is the Energy Department’s undersecretary for nuclear security. And Kellogg is the national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence.
Trump had said after Bolton departed last Monday that he hoped to name a new national security adviser this week.
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"...music's not a business for these two, it's a passion" -The Boston Globe
" ...a brutal force of badass bluesy goodness"
- Red Line Roots
The Album!
Sometimes, what you were looking for comes right when you're not looking at all.
You might say that's how Say Darling was formed.
In 2016,old friends Celia Woodsmith and Chris Hersch found themselves taking a step back from their international touring projects.
Grammy-Nominated singer and songwriter Celia Woodsmith – of the acclaimed bluegrass band Della Mae – and critically lauded guitarist Chris Hersch of the alt. country rock band Girls Guns & Glory, had each independently decided to relax their rigorous schedules, both ending up back home in New England with time on their hands.
These two road warriors and workaholics didn't last long before delving into a new and exciting project: Say Darling.
“I don’t think we had much pressure on ourselves to create something, but we had so much fun ... we just knew we had to follow it up”, says Woodsmith.
Blending distinctive original songs with classic tunes that pay homage to a shared musical heritage, Say Darling evokes the funky drive of Little Feat, the moving vocals of Bonnie Raitt and the instrumental prowess of the Tedeschi-Trucks Band.
Hersch, who was voted amongst the best roots guitar players nationwide by The Alternate Root, leads the band with melodic support and blistering solos, while Scott Coulter is virtuosic on the Hammond B3. Paul Chase on bass and Jared Seabrook on drums round out the rhythm section, making Say Darling a 'lethal combination of all-star musicians'(Manchester Ink) from the New England roots rock scene.
The quintet can go from pin-drop silence to a cascading roar in the span of one song, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.
In their first year, Woodsmith, whom the Boston Globe describes as “Unvarnished and intimate (…) but then sounds like she's about to part the Dead Sea,” penned 5 of the six songs on their debut EP “Say Darling” (the sixth being a co-write with Hersch).
Red Line Roots describes their first foray into recording as a “Badass force of bluesy goodness”, while Maine Today calls the album a “home to a half dozen smoky, sizzling roots rock tunes”.
Say Darling will get you off your chair and dancing, or keep you spellbound with evocative vocals and performances. No one else can so effortlessly combine their influences in one electric and contemporary package.
Voted 'Rock n' Rollers of the Year' in 2017
"Between Woodsmith's smoky vocals, Hersch's guitar, the Hammond organ, and powerful bass and drum lines, Say Darling tends toward a big, groovable, movable sound" - The Boston Globe
"Say Darling is a lethal combination of all-star musicians from around New England... Whether it’s country, jazz, soul or blues, pop rock or juke swing, the band has done what every artist strives to do: They killed it, right out of the gate." - Manchester Ink
saydarlingband@gmail.com
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This Week in Westminster: Tories’ zombie government inches country closer to no-deal Brexit
18/02/1912:00pm
SNP MPs standing up for EU citizens’ rights
SNP MPs will not stand by as the UK government attempts to trample on the rights of EU citizens living, working and contributing to society in Scotland and the rest of the UK. The xenophobic ‘hostile environment’ of Theresa May and the Tories will not go unchallenged and this week SNP MPs took the UK government to task over their plans to force EU citizens to pay for their right to stay in the UK and Scotland post-Brexit.
Regardless of the actions of this government and of Westminster, the message from Scotland is clear – EU citizens are welcome here.
✊🏼 SNP MPs are leading the way on standing up for EU citizens' rights, holding the Tories to account on 'settled status', and defending free movement. https://t.co/cUadsX8KnR
— The SNP (@theSNP) February 18, 2019
19/02/192:32pm
While the Labour Party descended into internal warfare, SNP MPs took the Tories to ask on their ‘hostile environment’
Migrants play a hugely important role in Scotland within our NHS and other valued public services, but the UK government’s toxic immigration policies seem intend to choke off access to Scotland’s labour market for these migrants. While Labour MPs split their party and fight amongst themselves, SNP MPs are fighting against these absurd policies that will only damage Scotland.
📣 WATCH: @TommySheppard is spot-on, challenging @MattHancock over the Tories' toxic migration policy, which will choke off the vital supply of carers in Scotland and the UK.
The answer was far from satisfactory… pic.twitter.com/vN3vk3ZijC
— olaf stando (@olafdoesstuff) February 19, 2019
Theresa May told that if she doesn’t put a stop to her reckless Brexit plans, Scotland will
It was made clearer than ever before at PMQs on Wednesday, that Westminster is broken. While Theresa May and Jeremy Cobryn danced around the key issues of Brexit, playing party politics and trying to ignore their own party’s on-going civil wars, the SNP leader Ian Blackford made clear that with just over a month to go in order to stop a disastrous no-deal Brexit – Westminster was failing Scotland and the rest of the UK.
If Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are not prepared to fight to take no-deal off the table and put Brexit to a public vote, then Scotland will need to take our future into our own hands.
⏰ 37 days until Brexit, Labour and Tories in open revolt, a constitutional crisis and a tumbling economy.
🏴 Scotland deserves better. We need a way out. #PMQs pic.twitter.com/vzrjdw6mHJ
21/02/199:59am
While the Tories and Labour parties split and fight amongst themselves, only the SNP are fighting for Scotland
As Tory and Labour Party defections begin to rack up, it is clear that there is only one party fighting for Scotland at Westminster – the SNP.
Forget The Independents Group. It’s much more exciting to be in the independence group 🏴🇪🇺. https://t.co/TkykVcHirx pic.twitter.com/RXtdINP7Ei
— Stewart McDonald MP (@StewartMcDonald) February 21, 2019
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Economy Archive May 2010
We Need to Improve Our Infrastructure: Sikua
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has said Solomon Islands faces many challenges in its desire to develop its tourism industry, one of which is "its inability to maintain its domestic airports to recognized international standards."
National Geographic to Film Tetepare Island
The highly acclaimed National Geographic Society is coming to the Solomon Islands to film the unique ecology of Tetepare Island in the Western province.
Lawyer Sent to Jail
A Honiara lawyer will serve considerable time in prison after he was found guilty of conversion charges.
PM Apologizes to GG
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has apologized to the Governor General for announcing the general election date ahead of the Governor's official proclamation.
Maritime Training Concluded Yesterday
Over three days this week, the RSIPF Maritime Unit has undertaken law enforcement training at RSIPV AOLA.
EU on Increased Grant to Solomon Islands
The European Union says Solomon Islands' qualification for extra funding of almost $160 million dollars reflects EU's increasing trust in its commitment to essential reforms.
SINUW Supports Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies
Head of the National Union of Workers, SINUW, wants private companies and employers to ensure they have anti-sexual harassment policies in their workplaces.
Trade Union Called on to Provide Documents
The country's leading private sector union the National Union of Workers, SINUW, has been requested to produce documents to help the office of Registrar of Trade Unions deliberate on an application by the Russell Islands Plantations Estate Limited, RIPEL, for the cancellation or suspension of the union.
Minister Haomae Signs MOU on Judicial Assistance
The Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, William Haomae and Papua New Guinea's Minister of Justice Ano Pala have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on PNG's Judicial Assistance to Solomon Islands.
PM Sikua Hails PNG Investments in Solomon Islands
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has praised Papua New Guinea Investors for injecting millions of dollars into the Solomon Islands economy over the last seven years.
New Funds for Road Improvements
The Asian Development Bank's Board of Directors have approved the administration of two additional cofinancing grants from the Australian and New Zealand Governments to help restore essential transport links between Honiara and West Guadalcanal.
Database to Improve Women's Leadership Opportunities
Providing greater opportunities for women to be representatives on public boards, councils and commissions in Solomon Islands is the key driver behind a new database of women's resumés, launched in Honiara today.
Solomon Airlines Announces Intent to Operate PNG Route
Solomon Airlines confirmed today that it is actively seeking to commence operating the Honiara to Port Moresby route in July subject to Government approvals and its application to PNG CAA for a Foreign Air Operators Certificate (FAOC).
Constitutional Reform Programme Delayed
Three provinces and Honiara City are yet complete the feedback phase of the Constitutional Reform Programme.
Former Samoan RAMSI Officer Jailed
The High Court has sentenced a former Samoan RAMSI officer to serve three and a half years in jail for the death of a young woman in 2008.
Former Samoan RAMSI Officer Faces Sentencing Today
The High Court will pass judgment today on a former Samoan RAMSI Officer responsible for the death of a young woman at Tasahe area in 2008.
Prostitution is Here to Stay: Commissioner Marshall
Prostitution is here to stay, says Police Commissioner Peter Marshall.
RIPEL Wants SINUW Deregistered
The Russell Islands Plantations Estate Limited, RIPEL, has filed an application, calling on the Registrar of Trade Unions to suspend or terminate the Solomon Islands National Union of Workers, SINUW from its register.
Man Arrested for Possession of Live Ammunitions
Auki Police have arrested and charged a 41 year old man caught with live ammunitions rounds in his residence at Durukou village, West Kwaraea in Malaita Province.
Local Prostitution Racket Exposed
Following recent exposure on local television One News, a group of young girls residing at the Botanical Gardens in Honiara have disbanded and relocated - some to an empty land area located on a stony hill next to the Gardens.
Sikua to Officially Open SI Chancery in Moresby
Prime Minister Derek Sikua will officially open Solomon Islands High commission Chancery building in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Friday.
AG Office to Audit Provincial Government Accounts
The Auditor General's Office is currently undertaking interim audits of all Provincial Governments.
Deficit Widens: CBSI Governor
The Central Bank Governor says the bank's annual report for 2009 indicates a widening deficit in the country's balance of payment.
Malaita Celebrates Israel's National Day
Malaita Premier Richard Irosaea has thanked the government of Israel for allowing its National Day to be celebrated in Auki.
Minister's urged to Return Vehicles
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, John Ta'aru, has confirmed that former members of parliament are slowly returning government vehicles.
Vanuatu Pledges Ongoing Support to RAMSI
Vanuatu's Foreign Minister, Joe Natuman, has pledged his country's ongoing support to the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
Malaria Cases said to be Declining
The number of Malaria cases per year in Solomon Islands has dropped - according to the Director of Vector-borne disease control program, Albinio Bobogari.
Solomon's going Hydro Thanks to Tribal Groups
The tribal communities of Bahomea, Malango, Ghaobata and Vulolo in Central Guadalcanal have been congratulated for allowing the use of their renewable energy resources for the greater benefit of Solomon Islands.
Governor Urges People to Make Right Choice
The Solomon Islands Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, Denton Rarawa, has said that the country needs and deserves leaders of integrity, courage and vision.
Investment Bank Assists Solomon Islands
European Investment Bank has agreed to provide technical assistance for renewable energy development to the Solomon Islands government.
Save the Children Assists South Choiseul
For the past three years women and children in South Choiseul, Solomon Islands, walk an hour everyday to fecth water for their families.
Malaita People to be Updated on Package
This Saturday, people of Malaita will be able to hear the update of the economic stimulus package being pursued by their provincial government.
ADB Promoting Women's Economic Empowerment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is promoting enhanced opportunities for women in the Solomon Islands economy by conducting a special information and training session on the use of the new, modernized Companies Act.
Pacific Peace Virtual Community Formed
Participants attending the regional workshop on peace building, of which Solomon Islands were a part of, have formed a virtual community to continue working together on local, national and regional peace building initiatives.
70th USP Council Meeting Hosted in Honiara
The Solomon Islands Government in the past two days hosted the 70th University of the South Pacific (USP) Council Meeting in Honiara.
'3G' Network Soon to Improve
Solomon Islands Our Telekom says that their mobile service should soon improve once work begins on the second and third phases of the new 3G network.
Media Needs to Be Trained in Conflict Reporting: Singh
Pacific Islands media should undergo regular training on peace and conflict prevention, says an academic attending a Pacific regional workshop on peace building in Nadi, Fiji.
New Accident and Emmergency Ward Opens
Solomon Islands Minister for Health, the Hon. Clay Forau, opened the newly refurbished Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) during a ceremony on Friday 7th May at the National Referral Hospital (NRH).
Private Sector Represented in Peace Workshop
A private sector representative may not quite be the person one would expect to find at a peace building workshop.
Solomon Islands and Cyprus Establish Diplomatic Relations
Permanent Representative of Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations, Ambassador Minas Hadjimichael and the Permanent Representative of the Solomon Islands to the United Nations Mr Collin D. Beck signed, on 5 May, an agreement for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and the Solomon Islands.
PNG and Indonesia Border Visited
A Solomon Islands Government Delegation left Solomon Islands for Papua New Guinea over the weekend on a study visit to the Papua New Guinea/Indonesian Border.
Solomons Expands Relationship to UAE
The Solomon Islands has recently established diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Work on Banning Salt Fish Selling to Continue
The Solomon Islands police and the City Council says that the Wednesday's operation to stop the trade of salt fish at the Honiara main-market was not a failure as stated in the media.
Local Current Affairs TV Program wins RAMSI Media Encouragement Award
One Television's new current affairs program, Footprints, is this year's recipient of RAMSI's Media Encouragement Award.
New Malaita Magistrates' Court Officially Opens in Auki
Solomon Islands Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer opened, the new Malaita Magistrates' Court in Auki yesterday.
UNESCO Boss Visits Solomons
The Director General of the United Nation Educational Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Ms Irina Bokova has arrived for a two day visit to Solomon Islands.
Human Remains Found
Human remains were found yesterday by construction workers at the St. John's School compound in Honiara.
Fono Explains RCDF System
With the ever increasing criticisms stemming from the general public, the care-taker deputy prime minister Fred Fono released a statement explaining the distribution of the Rural Constituency Developments Funds, RCDF, from the Republic of China.
Electoral Commission Urges Voters to Check List
Solomon Islanders who are eligible to vote in the coming national elections have until tomorrow to ensure that their names are on the voters' list.
Former MP Welcomes Court Order
The former member of Parliament for North-West Guadalcanal, Siriako Usa, says he welcomes the High Court's order for him to produce documents to show how he spent public funds meant for the constituency.
MASI Congratuates Island Sun for Launch of Website
The Media Association of Solomon Islands, MASI, has congratulated Island Sun newspaper on the launch of its new website.
PM Defends 11% Pay Rise
The Prime Minister has defended the government against criticisms in the media which were linked to the recent pay increases to members of Parliament in the 2010 Parliamentary Entitlements Regulation.
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HjemStart med slektsforskningVillage histories and genealogies
Village histories and genealogies
Village histories and published genealogies give information about the inhabitants of a village or the history of a specific family.
Foto: Håkon Prestkværn/Domkirkeodden
Find your family in a village history book, called “bygdebøker” in Norwegian
A village history is a book telling the story of the families in one or several villages or country areas. Many of them contain detailed genealogical information about the inhabitants of each farm or habitation in the specified area. A large percentage of these books are now available in digital form from the National Library of Norway. Many are also available from public libraries in Norway.
Is there a published genealogy for your family?
Published genealogies are books or magazine articles about a specific family, and are available for some inherited Norwegian family names. (NB. Due to the Scandinavian system of patronyms which was the common form of surname in previous centuries, only a small percentage of surnames were inherited, usually the family names of persons of the higher classes of society.)
The Slekt1 website has a list of published genealogies
“Norske Slektsbøker” by Morten Hansen contains a bibliography of published genealogies
”Norsk Slektshistorisk Bibliografi” by Jan Fredrik Solem is a bibliography of published genealogies
Both of the above-mentioned books are available in digital form from the National Library of Norway. Although they are written in Norwegian, the alphabetical register of family names may be of help. NB. Both of these bibliographies were published many years ago and are therefore incomplete, since many genealogies may have been published more recently.
Always check with original sources
When you use village histories or printed genealogies, it’s important to remember that these are secondary sources, and the information they contain is not necessarily 100% accurate. So always compare this information with what you can find in primary sources such as vital records, parish records, censuses etc. Nevertheless, these books are excellent research aids and may save you a lot of time-consuming searching. It’s far easier to check the details found in these books than to research it all from scratch.
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Board index Classic Games A-Z Legion Arena & CoM
Wish List for Legion: Arena's sequel...
PC/MAC : A belnd of role playing game and RTS following the story of the mighty Roman Empire.
robindavies
Post by robindavies » Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:39 pm
That said, I hope that you are planning something for all of us fans out there... I love this game. I loved Legion, Spartan and Troy, but the battles in Arena are by far the greatest so far so please keep up the great work.
I hope that it is ok to make a forum topic that would display people's outright wishlist for the next incarnation of the game but I thought that perhaps the game designers might like to see what is on everyone's mind. So folks, if you have any ideas, please put them here.
My personal top wishlist would be for you to make an upgraded centurion unit for veteran units. Ideally, there would be a graphic that would reflect a roman centurion, and ideally this unit would be detachable from it's parent unit in order for it to fulfill the role of a second in command. It would make battles more interesting where you are forced to split your troops and would provide a weaker commander unit if the general falls in battle.
IainMcNeil
Post by IainMcNeil » Thu Aug 09, 2007 8:26 am
We are working on a sequel, but we can't tell you too much about it at the moment
heroes99
Post by heroes99 » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:32 am
Looking to buy Legion Arena and there already a sequel ..
honvedseg
Location: Reading, PA, USA
Post by honvedseg » Tue Aug 21, 2007 2:39 pm
My hope is that the next game will have a non-linear campaign, or at least a couple of decision-branches to make each run through the game different from the last. A win-or-lose decision won't help, since you wouldn't want to intentionally lose a battle just to see the other branch of the campaign, it should be a conscious decision by the player, or else based on something hidden from the player, such as whether you broke a certain enemy unit through combat or if they fled when their army routed, or if you lost more than a certain number of men in a scenario where casualties weren't even considered for victory conditions, etc.
It would also be really impressive to have an upgrade path for units: those early peasants could be trained/upgraded into militia, and from there into either auxilia or into basic spearmen, etc. It's not reasonable to have an experienced combat group disband in order to replace them with raw recruits with "better formations", you would adapt your existing troops to the new tactics with the latest equipment. Once trained for one role or another (light infantry, heavy infantry, missle), you wouldn't want to go backwards.
Post by IainMcNeil » Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:09 pm
Those are interesting ideas
peregrin
Post by peregrin » Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:09 pm
First, let me say what I hope won't be changed. I love the fact that Legion Arena does not require hours to play each battle. Most strategy games put in too many details, and as the game progresses, the management time scales up. I also like that the game is forgiving of mistakes. You can keep trying the same battle until you win, without starting from scratch.
I would like some improvements in the user interface. I would like to be able to reorder the list of squads, so I can put frequently used squads at the top, regardless of when I recruited them. Tabbed squad lists by type of troop — light infantry, heavy infantry, light cavalry, heavy cavalry, missile — would be good (without taking away the full list). Also, I would like to know how many squads are currently on the field, so I don't have to count manually.
Placing the squads can be a chore. The UI shouldn't allow squads to overlap. If I try to move one on top of another, it should snap to the nearest open spot. If a squad changes formation and causes overlap, the overlapping squads should be nudged to make room. There should be an optional grid that can be turned on and off easily, so I can better see how the squads line up with each other and the enemy squads.
I would like a command that tells all idle squads to seek the enemy. As it is now, after a squad finishes a fight, it just stands around, unless another enemy happens to be very close. That's fine, but when most of my army is standing around idle, I'd like to be able to tell them all to look around for the nearest enemy and get to work. Maybe this is what the Rally command is supposed to do? I have never seen any noticeable effect of Rally.
Is there any way to tell how many order points my leader has? I know about the white bar during battle, but I'd like to know the total when I am promoting. I would also like an additional squad history stat — average kills per battle.
I would like to have a battle history so I can look back on what my army has accomplished during a campaign. Even dumping a summary into a text file would be OK. A good visual supplement to battle stats would be a few pics of the mini map, taken at regular intervals (e.g., once per minute). Would it be possible to have a complete replay of a battle without making a movie? Maybe if all starting conditions (including random number seeds) and all commands are recorded, the battle engine will recreate everything exactly as it happened the first time.
Maybe elephant squads should be strengthened to be more in line with their historical impact. With only 8 per squad, they don't get many kills. Heavy cavalry are a much better deal: fast movement and more units mean a lot more kills. Maybe 12 or 15 elephants per squad would be better — but still low enough to be surrounded easily by an infantry squad.
Post by IainMcNeil » Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:38 am
Thanks - we have taken things in a slightly different direction but we feel it makes it much more playable. All will be revealed in due course
Post by honvedseg » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:29 pm
To answer a couple of questions above, Rally gives a temporary morale boost to all of your unbroken squads. If you don't have any squads in a reduced morale state, then you won't see any visible signs. If, on the other hand, one of your units is shaken, or on the verge of being, this command may put them back into reasonable order at least long enough to survive their current encounter. Broken squads are not rallied.
Elephants were not known for causing massive casualties; their purpose was to disrupt the enemy's battle line. Once engaged, the elephants probably looked for the easiest way out, and generally managed to flatten a few soldiers of one side or the other along the way. Standing around squashing humans wasn't high on their list of priorities. If anything, the ratio of elephants to humans is already higher than it was historically, so an elephant in the game represents a lower number of elephants than a human figure represents actual humans in these battles. Possibly the largest deployment of elephants in a battle occurred during one of the Alexandrian Successor battles, in which approximately 100 elephants were used by each side. Compare that to the 40,000 or more men in each of the two battle lines and you get an elephant-to-man ratio of around 1:400. Deploying 2 units of 8 elephants in a Legion Arena battle with 12 units per side gives 16 elephants to roughly 400 men, or a 1:25 ratio, which is way more than enough of the belligerent beasts.
I can agree that deploying units could be a little less awkward, especially regarding overlaps with other units. "Telescoping" of a selected group of units when they are dragged up against a boundary is also annoying, where the bumping unit collapses into the next one. The only time I would expect that you would WANT units to overlap would be when you are placing your General.
Post by peregrin » Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:40 pm
honvedseg, interesting points about historical use of elephants. In game play terms, however, is there ever a compelling reason to use elephants? Heavy infantry is generally superior to light infantry, but in difficult terrain, it's good to have some LI squads. Can a similar case be made for the situational superiority of elephants over heavy cavalry and/or heavy infantry?
Post by Redpossum » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:32 pm
I'd say the main usefulness of elephants was to panic troops that hadn't seen them before.
Even the Romans panicked and ran away at Heraclea.
Lance Corporal - SdKfz 222
Legion Arena
Post by ross » Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:56 am
That you already working on a sequel perhaps means that what I recommend is already of no use, but nevertheless here is what I have to say. In Arena Rome dictates what you do because as the learning officer that is how the game is set up. However now that you have finished the programme as a winner or conqueror I feel the sequel should take you to a new level where you as winner or conqueror dictate where and with whom you now shall fight and conquer.
By that I mean an enlargment of the map where not one town in an area subjugates the whole but perhaps three must be taken for that to happen. Of course this then would enhance Arena and also provide the long awaited second version of Legion in a combined effort without comprimising either. The basics are all there as are the graphics so perhaps this recommendation might not seem as far fetched or far away as first thought.
When discussing Arena with others the feeling I get is that it is too simple, not that it is not good or badly made for none have ever said that, but what they do want is more depth and that is what I propose. By doing as suggested takes Arena into the same scale, perhaps even better, than RTW, and certainly into the area that modders are trying so hard to fill. There is still a huge appetite for all things Roman as these mods show. So Iain and team, whatever your sequel is make it have more meat.
Post by antipasta » Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:32 am
In May 2006 there was a press announcement for Arcane Legions and Europe At War. Now that the latter has been developed, patched and upgraded does this mean that development can now start/restart on Arcance Legions (soon!)?
Post by IainMcNeil » Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:01 am
Commander was developed by Firepower, we helped out with the design, art, music, marketing etc. Arcane Legions has been worked on since 2005 continuously by the core team though it has undergone some major changes. Watch this space.
kongming
Location: Maine Autonomous Region
Post by kongming » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:08 pm
This post has some great ideas that I echo whole heartedly. The UI comments are right on. I have posted elsewhere on the changes I would like to see to the deployment maphttp://slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2974&highlight=deployment+map. (BTW I would love to have some more input on the deployment map poll posted there!)
I also like the idea of a enhanced "centurion" role a la robindavies above. And I would love to see the gruff centurion from the tutorial become the "voice" for introducing scenarios.
But the most significant in my mind though, are the requests for non-linear campaign elements that give the player more control over the progress of the campaign. That would require a narrower chronological scope: more like Alexander's campaigns or Caesar's Gallic War or Hannibal's campaign in Italy or Scipio. I have written some other ideas in the Great Battles of the Middle Age post: http://slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1135
“There are only a few notes in the scale.
Yet you can always rearrange them.
You can never hear every song of victory”
- Sun Tzu, the Art of War
Post by honvedseg » Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:04 pm
The earlier "empire building" games (CoW, Spartan) included armory and weaponsmith buildings. Oddly, these made an instant upgrade to every applicable friendly unit on the map, regardless of distance or quantity. Rather than "buy" weapon upgrades for each unit as in LA, it might be an idea to tie the cost/availabilty of equipment to the posession of a smithy or similar facility. For example, you might get a limited number of points to spend on equipment only (seperate from your manpower pool to purchase units). Building/improving/capturing a higher class of smithy would enable you to buy the next quality level, as well as increasing the number of points added to your equipment pool each "game turn". Even more "realistically", you could add points to a higher "rank" of that pool. Making a 5 tier equipment point pool would allow you to add points each turn for "production" or "spoils" after a battle dependent on the quality of the opposing units "killed", or allow you to deduct points from a particular level (or the next higher if there weren't enough in that tier) to equip a unit with better stuff. Your unit's "old" gear's points would be added back to the lower pool that it came from originally.
Example: a unit has 40 men with level 1 armor, you have a level 1 equipment pool currently at 27, and a Level 2 pool now up to 53 due to recent "acquisitions". The unit "sells" the 40 points of current equipment into the level 1 equipment pool, and then uses 40 of the 53 of your Level 2 pool points to re-equip with Level 2 armor. You now have a Level 1 pool value at 67 and a Level 2 pool value at 13. You could then equip an unarmored peasant or militia unit with the Level 1 gear, if you wished. With this "system", freshly recruited or auxiliary units would typically get the "hand-me-downs" from the "elite" formations, as was frequently done throughout history.
Likewise, posession of a healer or herbalist would increase the number of trained troops returned to active duty each turn, who had been "inactivated" by injury in earlier scenarios. A training facility could allow you to replace losses with a small number of trained troops, rather than watering down the overall average experience level of the unit by bringing in raw recruits, and add a tiny number of experience points each turn, divided up among the units stationed there.
- Peregrin - Elephants are fairly effective at "disrupting" an enemy battle line, as they were used historically (and are at least half-way decent at tangling with cavalry). Send in a group of the big gray "fire and forget" torpedos and wait until every opposing unit in the area converges around them (or scatters), then hit that giant "furball" with your own line of heavies. Obviously, the elephants weren't too impressed with the idea....
Post by kongming » Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:56 am
One thing that I hope will be fixed in future follow-up is the tendency of units to not follow orders. I order my troops to move to a particular point on the deployment screen, and the next thing I know they decided to race into the fray all on their own.
Also, getting troops to stick to the terrain you want them to fight in seems insanely hard. River crossings are particularly frustrating. Seems like the boys should be able to figure out when the enemy is in the river or not. I don't know how many times I have waited patiently for the enemy to come into the river to "play" with my aux only for my aux somehow to end up engaged in open ground even though all of their feet are wet.
More control over these types of situations would be a great improvement.
Post by perry » Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:48 pm
I like the fact that units do not alway follow orders
Makes it kind of realistic in some sense
Also, I'd like to say that the multiplayer interface is GREAT! I've never encountered problems, when setting up a multiplayer game. You can't say that with too many games!!
sum1won
Contact sum1won
Post by sum1won » Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:16 am
Trample definitely needs to be revamped, as it stands. It doesn't feel right. Also, charging through units gives better results than charging into them (partially because units stand slightly apart, so the horses can walk right through.)
Usual gaming hours: 11PM-4AM GMT
Post by perry » Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:59 am
Last post from Ian - who I suppose is a designer - was in October 2007.
Do we have any updated information on the sequel to Legion Arena. Would be great to have something to look forward to here!
Cheers / Perry
Post by IainMcNeil » Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:54 pm
You're in the wrong forum - see Great Battles of the Middle Ages!
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Avalanche on Mars Kicks Up Dirt Near Red Planet's North Pole in Amazing Photo
By Mike Wall 13 September 2019
Skidding ice blocks generated quite a sight.
The HiRISE camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this image of an avalanche near the Red Planet's north pole on May 29, 2019.
(Image: © NASA/JPL/University of Arizona)
It's not every day you get to see an avalanche on another world.
We just got this rare treat thanks to NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), which spotted a plume of red dirt billowing into the sky near the planet's north pole in May.
"Every spring, the sun shines on the side of the stack of layers at the north pole of Mars known as the north polar layered deposits. The warmth destabilizes the ice, and blocks break loose," NASA officials wrote in a description of the MRO image, which was released Wednesday (Sept. 11).
"When they reach the bottom of the more than 500-meter-tall [1,650 feet] cliff face, the blocks kick up a cloud of dust," NASA officials added. "The layers beneath are different colors and textures depending on the amount of dust mixed with ice."
Related: Latest Photos from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
MRO captured the image on May 29 using its High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE). This telescopic camera can resolve features as small as a desk on the Martian surface imaged from orbit, NASA officials have said.
MRO has been circling the Red Planet since March 2006, performing a variety of science work on its $720 million mission. For example, MRO hunts for signs of past and present water activity, studies Martian geology and climate, helps relay communications between surface craft and Earth, and scouts out promising landing sites for future missions, both robotic and crewed. (NASA plans to put boots on the Red Planet before the end of the 2030s.)
MRO is one of six spacecraft currently studying Mars from above. The other active orbiters are NASA's Mars Odyssey and MAVEN probes, Europe's Mars Express craft, India's Mars Orbiter Mission, and the European-Russian ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Mars also hosts two active surface craft at the moment, NASA's Curiosity rover and InSight lander.
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Virtual London Marathon runners ready to go
When Senior director of Electronic Arts (EA) Ed Rumley first started running in 2018, he was only looking for a more inspiring way to shed the pounds than counting the calories. Little did he realise that only two years later he would have fallen in love with running and be taking on the monumental challenge of the London Marathon.
Like most mass participation events this year, the London Marathon won’t be going ahead as planned and there won’t be thousands of supporters lining the streets to cheer the runners on. Instead, the event will be virtual, with runners setting their own routes and running from their own homes, completing it within 24 hours on the 4 October.
We're delighted that some of our marathon runners have opted to take part in this virtual event and raise money for us.
Ed Rumley (EA), Andrew Pooley (EA), Pete Morrish, David Farkas (Lantern Studio) and Jacqueline Waitehouse will all be setting off on the 4 October to run the 26.2 miles. For many of them, this will be their first marathon and a virtual race of this distance poses a daunting challenge. Despite this, all of our supporters are determined to complete the race.
Jacqueline sums it up, saying, “This is a real personal challenge for me. It will be a real struggle with lots of pain and will definitely involve blood, sweat, injury and tears. It's going to be tough but a real personal achievement and worthwhile as I am running in aid of SpecialEffect which is an amazing charity.”
Some have managed to rope friends and family in to provide some much-needed race support en route, including drinks and energy bars. Despite the challenges that a virtual race presents, each of them had their own reasons to carry on with their training and run without a cheering crowd or the standard race support.
Ed, Andrew and Pete work in the games industry and are firm believers in the importance of making games accessible to everyone:
“For me, working in the video games entertainment industry, access to playing video games and communicating online with family and friends is often taken for granted. It is only through charities like SpecialEffect that technology solutions and one-to-one support is available to those that need it most.” said Andrew
Jacqueline too has seen the positive impact games bring to peoples’ wellbeing: “My children love gaming and their consoles and I see that in playing computer games together. All children and young people are equal no matter what their disability or vulnerability. That is why I love SpecialEffect and the work they do for young people.”
We want to wish all our runners the very best of luck for this years’ Virtual London Marathon. We couldn’t do without the support of dedicated fundraisers like Ed, Andrew, Pete, Jacqueline and David, and would like to take this opportunity to say a BIG thank you. Although we can’t be cheering you all on from the sidelines this year, we will be thinking of you on the day and can’t wait to see all your finish photos!
Donate to our magnificent runners through their fundraising pages:
Ed Rumley
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Andrew Pooley
Jacqueline Waitehouse
David Farkas
Below: Ed, Andy, Jacqueline, Pete and David
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Wake N’ Blog For August 17th: The Tiny Polish Village Of Rumin Must Have A Problem Only A Used-Up, Overrated Skank Can Fix
• PGA Championship. 37-year-old Y.E. Yang, who didn’t begin playing golf in his native South Korea until he was 19, won the PGA Championship (-8) at Hazeltine National, beating Tiger Woods by three strokes. A combination of Yang’s chip in eagle at No. 14, birdie at No. 18 and Tiger’s terrible putting sealed the deal. This is the first time Woods has lost a major after heading into the final round with the lead – he was 14-0 in those situation heading into Sunday. [PGATour.com]
• MLB Roundup. The Angels scored nine runs in the 13th inning to beat the Orioles 17-8. The Cardinals scored three runs in the ninth inning, including a walkoff 2-run homer by Colby Rasmus to beat the Padres 7-5. Mark Ellis hit a walkoff home run in the ninth to lead Oakland to a 3-2 victory over Chicago, avoiding the three-game sweep at home. [MLB.com Scoreboard]
• Women’s Tennis. Jelena Jankovic beat number one player in the world Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-2 to win the Cincinnati Open. [The Associated Press]
• Sorry, residents of Rumin, Madonna will only visit your town if you have children she can exploit by adopting. Mariusz Ciszak, the brains behind Rumin’s goal to bring Madonna to their tiny city 143 miles east of Warsaw, believes Madonna should visit the town because “Rumin is like Madonna, Rumin is top. Rumin is trendy, Rumin is fashion. That’s the general idea and we want to underline that Rumin is very similar to Madonna. And we want Madonna to join Rumin by accepting honorary citizenship.” I see. To sweeten the deal, citizens have offered to name a street after the ghoulish pop star if she makes an appearance, which makes sense, since a road in a small Polish town is probably as uncomfortable to ride as Madonna. [Yahoo!/Reuters]
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Panasonic Writes Second Chapter in 3D Camcorders With AG-3DP1
By Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 8:32 pm
Panasonic continued its head-first push into the 3D realm on Sunday at its NAB press conference, announcing a second P2 fully integrated 3D camcorder. The AG-3DP1 is a 3D twin-lens P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 independent-frame, full 1920×1080 resolution AVC-Intra recording. The camcorder is Panasonic’s second 3D camcorder offering, following the AG-3DA1, which was unveiled at last year’s NAB Show.
The 3DP1, which will be available this fall, incorporates two ⅓-in., full-HD 2.2 megapixel 3-MOS three-chip imagers with enhanced sensitivity and a 20-bit digital signal processor to acquire full production quality, native 1920×1080 resolution images. As with the 3DA1, the 3DP1 incorporates stereoscopic adjustment controls, making it easier to use and operate. The twin-lens system adopted in the camcorder’s optical section allows the convergence point to be adjusted. Horizontal and vertical displacement can be automatically corrected without the need for external equipment.
The 3DP1 records in AVC-Intra 100/50 and is 50 Hz/60 Hz switchable. In AVC-Intra 100/50, it records in 1080 at 59.94i, 29.97pN, 23.98pN , 50i, and 25pN and in 720p at 59.94p, 50p, 29.97pN, 23.98pN, and 25pN. The camcorder has variable-frame-rate recording for creating fast and slow-motion effects. In 720p mode, a user can choose from 20 variable frame steps between 12 and 60 frames per second.
The 3DP1 is equipped with dual optical, wide 17x (target) zoom lenses and can record for up to 80 minutes (each) on dual 64-GB P2 cards in AVC-Intra 100 1080/24pN. The camcorder features dual HD-SDI outs, HDMI (3D-compatible) out, and two XLR connectors. Its 3.2-inch LCD screen provides the option to switch from Left, Right or overlay image display that facilitates reviewing depth information without the need for external tools.
P2 Meets AVC-Intra With HPX250
Panasonic also announced the first P2 HD handheld camcorder with AVC-Intra recording, the AG-HPX250. Weighing 5.5 lbs., the HPX250 incorporates high-sensitivity ⅓-in., full-HD 2.2-megapixel three-MOS imagers and a 20-bit digital signal processor to acquire native 1920×1080 resolution images.
Offering a wide 28-588 mm (35 mm equivalent) 21x HD lens with three independent adjustable rings, the HPX250 covers most shooting situations without the need for a wide-angle conversion lens. The 21x lens also features an optical image stabilizer (OIS) function to ensure stable images during shooting. The HPX250 offers variable-frame-rate capability in 1080p up to 30 fps as well as 720p up to 60 fps for undercranking/overcranking to create fast or slow-motion effects.
The AG-HPX250 will be available this fall priced at less than $6,500.
London-Bound for the Olympics
Panasonic also announced that DVCPRO HD will be the official recording format for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Host broadcaster Olympic Broadcasting Services London (OBSL) will also use the P2 HD series with solid-state memory cards for video-recording equipment. including P2 HD camcorder AJ-HPX3100 and P2 portable recorder AG-HPD24 at the London Games.
Panasonic also announced large-scale purchases by Sinclair Broadcast Group (AG-HPX370 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorders for ENG at its 12 news-producing stations) and NFL Films (a move to file-based, 24p solid-state acquisition using an array of Panasonic P2 HD gear).
Panasonic Odds and Ends
In addition to the AG-3DP1 and the AG-HPX250, Panasonic introduced a battalion of products, including two AVCCAM HD handheld camcorders — the AG-AC160 and AG-AC130 — with full-HD imagers and a new, wider 21x HD zoom lens.
Also announced were the AG-HPD24 P2 portable deck with 3D synchronized record/playback, native 24p recording with variable frame rates and 24-bit, four-channel audio recording in AVC-Intra 100/50; the AJ-PCD30 P2 three-slot drive with a USB 3.0 interface for fast offloads from a solid-state source; and the BT-LH910, a 9-in. LCD monitor with high picture quality and newly developed 3D assist functions.
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TSA to move cargo screening deadline
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has decided to push back its December 31 deadline for 100-percent screening on cargo bound for the U.S. The news comes from a press release issued by The International Air Cargo Association, which was also verified by Brandon Fried, executive director of the U.S. Airforwarders Association. He called the TSA’s decision “no surprise.”
“The TSA issued [the decision] to us two days ago under secure cover. They basically told us, ‘we’re sending you something you can’t talk about,'” said Fried, who let members of the Airforwarders Association know of the TSA’s change of heart, but couldn’t release it to the public. The news has since leaked out, leading Fried to say that the decision is now “pretty much common knowledge.”
Fried thinks the decision was made because the TSA has had a difficult time verifying the security screening procedures of foreign entities. He said TSA officials are going to tell Congress and members of the air transport community that they were overly optimistic about their initial deadline.
TIACA Chairman Michael Steen commended the TSA on its efforts to work with the industry toward an achievable goal.
“We fully recognize [the TSA’s] intention to enhance existing air cargo security programs, but it is showing the foresight to listen to, and work with, the industry toward this objective,” he said in a statement. “This is the result of TSA requesting comment from the air cargo industry on the feasibility of a December 31st, 2011, deadline and its careful consideration of the advice it received.”
In an email to Air Cargo World, the TSA’s Jim Fotenos explained the reasoning behind the organization’s change.
“After careful consideration of the industry’s comments and a thorough examination of the unique challenges facing international cargo screening, TSA has decided not to implement the proposed deadline,” he wrote. “TSA will continue to work closely with our private sector and international partners to improve air cargo security and continue to adapt our risk-based screening protocols to address evolving threats.”
TSA officials have yet to set a new deadline.
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Paperback; 358 Pages
On the eve of September 11, 1683, a massive Muslim Ottoman horde was besieging the gates of the imperial city of Vienna and had been doing so since the previous July. Now, however, they were just hours from capturing this capital of the Holy Roman Empire. The Turks’ intent was to bring Islam to all of Europe, and this city was seen by East and West alike as the gateway. With the window of time closing for Vienna, the walls were about to be breached on September 12 when the vastly outnumbered Christian coalition, led by Polish King Jan III Sobieski and his famous winged hussars, descended Kahlenberg Mountain to engage the Turks in an attempt to lift the siege. As crucial and consequential as the 1066 Battle of Hastings, the ensuing battle changed the course of European history
(Was it the first 9/11? Some people believe that the date for the September 11th attack in 2001 was chosen to symbolically resume the effort that began in 1683.)
Aleksy, a dark-complected Tatar raised by a Polish peasant family, holds in his heart the wish is to become a Polish hussar, a lancer who carries into battle a device attached to his back that holds dozens of eagle feathers. As a Tatar and as a peasant, this is an unlikely quest. When he meets Krystyna, the daughter of the noble who owns the land that his parents work, he falls hopelessly in love. But even though she returns his love, race and class differences make this quest as impossible as that of becoming a hussar. Under the most harrowing and unlikely circumstances, one day Aleksy must choose between his dreams.
“A poor archer in medieval Poland takes aim at the love of his life in this epic novel from Martin. The anxious Aleksy Gazdecki, a young farmhand, embodies the ethnic and political tensions of Europe during the reign of the Ottoman Empire. The believability of this novel, which is sprinkled with period-specific details, is never in question. Martin sets the stage so tidily that the plight of Aleksy and Krystyna, who desire to move beyond the social classes that keep them apart, transcends the historical moment. Sprawling but never slow, the plot moves naturally from battle to intimacy and back again. A gripping, transporting story of self-determination set against fate.”
~Kirkus Reviews
“Amidst class and religious warfare, this alternately romantic and brutal love story is also a reminder that the struggle between Christianity and Islam is a great deal older than 2001. Culminating in the re-creation of the Siege of Vienna in 1683, where monstrous killing was perpetrated in the name of God and power, this is a meticulously researched and convincingly written tale of love’s triumph that will surprise historical fiction readers with its little known historical backdrop. In an ethnically diverse Poland that is now long gone, the main characters struggle with loyalties to family, race, and country as they come to understand that no fear or evil is unchangeable.”
~Leonard Kniffel, Past Editor in Chief of American Libraries
Director, Polish American Librarians Association
James Conroyd Martin is the award-winning author of The Poland Trilogy (Push Not the River, Against a Crimson Sky, & The Warsaw Conspiracy), a saga inspired by the diary of a countess in 1790s Poland. Hologram: A Haunting was inspired by a house he lived in in Hammond, Indiana. He currently resides in Portland, Oregon.
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Kuwait seeks $2.6bn loan for LNG terminal
MEED State-owned operator will use the money raised to develop the project in the Al-Zour master development. The Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) is looking to borrow up to $2.6bn from banks and export credit agencies to build its planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in Kuwait, according to a report. State-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s subsidiary KIPIC will use the money raised to develop the terminal at Kuwait... Read More
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Solar water heating systems for different buildings under a hot climate; parametric optimization and economic analysis
Kheira Tabet Aoul*, Ahmad Hasan and Hassan Riaz
Architectural Engineering Department, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551 Al Ain, UAE
* e-mail: kheira.anissa@uaeu.ac.ae
Building applied solar thermal systems are considered by different stakeholders an attractive alternative to traditional space and water heating systems. However, their performance depends largely on climatic conditions, water heating needs and operational parameters which, in turn, offer opportunities for performance optimization. The present research attempts to provide architects with a design decision tool that integrates solar thermal collectors efficiently to meet hot water demand for various building types inclusive of residential, commercial and industrial in a hot climate. The analysis is conducted numerically through a thermal model developed and executed in TRNSYS and validated experimentally. The parameters investigated include the collector tilt angle, azimuth angle and collector inlet fluid flow rate. Finally, the collector aperture area required per building foot print area is determined. The research revealed that for a 1000 m2 footprint building area of schools, offices, residential, factories and hospitals would require respectively 8 m2, 10 m2, 14 m2, 24 m2 and 38 m2 of the static collector installed at 24° tilt angle with optimal water flow rate. Additional operational aspects of collector tracking, and solar radiation concentration were investigated and further reduce the required collector area. A simple payback period analysis reveals a return on investment of 2 years applying subsidized tariff rates under the climatic conditions of, or similar to Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
Key words: solar water heating systems / building applied / parametric optimization / hot climate / performance assessment
© K.T. Aoul et al., published by EDP Sciences, 2018
Thermal performance comparison of different sun tracking configurations
The sizes of Flat Plate and Evacuated Tube Collectors with Heat Pipe area as a function of the share of solar system in the heat demand
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The comparison of solar water heating system operation parameters calculated using traditional method and dynamic simulations
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The data rules! A pro triathlete’s data driven training approach
SuuntoRun — 29 November 2018
Canadian triathlete Cody Beals uses his skills as a data analyst to collect, study and optimise his training. Given his recent results, the approach is paying off.
When Cody Beals became a triathlete cycling was his weakest discipline. At high school, he was a District All Star in cross country, and a good swimmer. But cycling wasn’t his thing.
The reverse is now true – cycling is his strongest discipline. And it was a data driven approach to his training that made the difference.
For proof, the 28-year-old from Guelph, Ontario won two full distance Ironmans, the first and second of his career. At his first, Ironman Mont Tremblant, he set the bike course and overall course records.
“I undertook a deliberate process of figuring out how to get my cycling up to a world class level,” Beals says. “The biggest thing was getting a power meter – it was a huge revelation! I was wasting so much time on the bike just soft pedalling. With a power meter I learned to make every minute of my riding count.”
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Beals has always been a data freak. He was top of his class at high school, and top of a prestigious physics programme while at university. Back then, he began capturing and analyzing data almost obsessively.
“I made my own monster spreadsheet to track every single last aspect of my life,” he says. “My sleep, my mood, my training – everything. That was when I was a self coached athlete. Even though I was making mistakes, a data approach was always something I believed in.”
After university, Beals has worked in statistics and data analysis, and is using his mastery of these skills to optimise his training. His coach, David Tilbury-Davis, shares a data based training philosophy, and the two work together on that basis. All Beals’s swim, bike and run training is measured and monitored. “The data tells the most compelling story,” he says.
Data analysis has also helped Beals in other ways. Having a Suunto 9 to capture his training runs shows Beals what’s really going on with this runs, not just what he thinks – two very different things. Perceived exertion doesn’t necessarily equate to good performance.
“I've learned through data that how you feel about something sometimes bares no relation to how you're actually performing,” Beals explains. “How I'm feeling is another data point, but it's not the most important. In the absence of power, pace or heart rate data you're just left guessing. The coach can provide part of the reality check, the rest of the reality check comes from these devices and the data they collect.”
While how he feels about a workout isn’t the most important factor, conversely it is a potentially telling data point. Feeling over the moon isn’t necessarily a good sign, while feeling average isn’t always a bad one.
“I like that the Suunto 9 will prompt you for how you're feeling after each workout, he says. “That's something I have started monitoring more closely. What I've learned is that in a lot of my best training blocks, with almost every single workout, I will feel very medium.
“People assume if you're crushing it leading up to an Ironman, you're feeling great about every session, or maybe some people would assume you are so tired and fatigued that every session is brutally hard.
“The reality is that when I'm putting in my best training blocks, I'm just very stable. Everyday is pretty unremarkable. I'm not putting up epic training sessions. My mood isn't swinging around wildly. It's just day in day out consistency.”
This and other insights help Beals and his coach from avoiding overtraining syndrome, which Beals says is too often a badge of honour in the world of triathalon.
“It's kind of celebrated when athletes can push themselves to extreme lengths in training, but I will tell you that any moron can overtrain themselves,” Beals says. “The hard part is the deliberate, methodical application of training load and on the flip side recovery to reach your true potential.”
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SLAYING HIS DEMONS: A PRO TRIATHLETE’S JOURNEY TO FINDING BALANCE
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Gambian dictator threatens to “slit” gay men’s throats, Kenyan newspaper outs “top gays”
Staff Writers — May 13, 2015
THE dictator of the tiny African nation of Gambia has grabbed headlines for the wrong reasons again, after it was reported he threatened to “slit” the throats of gay men if they were caught.
President Yahya Jammeh’s (pictured above) latest blatantly homophobic remarks were made last week in a speech he presented at a rally in the town of Farafeni.
“If you do it [in Gambia] I will slit your throat,” Vice News reported.
“If you are a man and want to marry another man in this country and we catch you, no one will ever set eyes on you again, and no white person can do anything about it.”
It’s not the first time that Jammeh, who leads a country of 1.8 million people on the west coast of Africa, has made his notoriously homophobic views public.
Last year, the European Union cut aid to Gambia over its negative human rights record, which included the introduction of an anti-homosexuality law in October that could lead to life sentences in prison.
According to Reuters and Agence France-Presse, Gambians are among the people fleeing the African continent for Europe in what has become known as the “Mediterranean migrant crisis”.
Meanwhile on the other side of the continent, a Kenyan newspaper put the lives of 12 LGBTI people in jeapordy after it “outed” them on the front page.
The controversial front page of Kenya’s Weekly Citizen (Blurred image via GayStarNews)
Of the activists and leaders who were exposed on the May 11 edition of Weekly Citizen, some are already publicly known as spokespeople for the country’s LGBTI community, while several others were previously in the closet — including a senator and a gospel singer.
The headline reads “Top Gays, Lesbians List in Kenya Out”, and while it does not call for violence or murder, activists told GayStarNews they feared it would do just that — similar to when Ugandan activist David Kato was killed as a result of being exposed on the front page of a tabloid publication in 2010.
While it is against the law to be gay in Kenya, a recent decision by the country’s high court has ordered the government to allow a gay rights group to register after they initially refused it.
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Special Issue: “Transmedia, Participatory Culture, and Digital Creation”
Guest editors: David Wright, Daniel C. Reardon, and Edward A. Malone
Special Issue: “Content Strategy in Technical Communication”
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Guest editors: Godwin Agboka and Isidore Dorpenyo
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Guest editors: Guiseppe Getto and Huatong Sun
Special Issue “Exchanging Research among Academics and Practitioners”
Guest editor: Michael J. Albers
Volume 63, issue 4 (2016)
Special Issue “Contexts of Technical Communication”
Guest editor: Kirk St.Amant
Special Issue “Technical Communication: How a Few Great Companies Get it Done”
Guest editor: Miles Kimball
Special issue “Sustainable Practices for Developing a Body of Knowledge”
Guest editor: Hillary Hart and Craig Baehr
Special issue “Professionalization of Technical Communication: Zeitgeist for Our Age
Guest editor: Nancy W. Coppola
Volume 58, issue 4 (2011) and volume 59, issue 1 (2012)
Special issue “Legal Issues in Global Contexts: Reconsidering Content in an Age of Globalization”
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Special issue “Qualitative Research in Technical Communication”
Guest editor: James Conklin
Special issue “3D Virtual Worlds and Technical Communication: One More Tool in the Kit”
Guest editor: Sean D. Williams
Special issue “Acknowledging Complexity: Rethinking Program Review and Assessment in Technical Communication”
Guest editors: Kirk St.Amant and Cindy Nahrwold
Special section “Information Architecture”
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Special issue “Accessibility”
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Inside Tudor
THE BRAND IS BORN
In February 1926, the watch dealer and manufacturer 'Veuve de Philippe Hüther' registered in Geneva the trademark 'The TUDOR' for Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf. The house sold the brand to Wilsdorf later, in 1936. Hans Wilsdorf realized just after the Second World War that the time had come to grow and give the brand a proper identity of its own. On March 6, 1946, he created “Montres TUDOR S.A.”, that specialize in models for both males and females. Rolex would assure the technical, esthetic and useful characteristics, along with the distribution and after-sale service.
Explore TUDOR's diverse range of exceptional watches.
Tudor history
hans wilsdorf’s intuition
“For some years now, I have been considering the idea of making a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standard of dependability for which Rolex is famous. I decided to form a separate company, with the object of making and marketing this new watch. It is called the TUDOR watch company.”
- H. Wilsdorf
THE TRUE ART OF HAND CRAFTSMANSHIP
A watch by TUDOR lives. Pulsates. It will send you into the micro-precision realm. High technology is continually tested to the slightest degree in all aspects ... to the point of obsession. Examine this move. Esthetics and quality fit for the most demanding of goods, built as much for durability as for enjoyment. This precision mechanism, pleasing to the eye and thrilling to the mind, can resist the rigors of time. Exceptional materials, longevity and the power of design make a unique object with each watch.
Tudor Ambassador
Lady Gaga, mindful of what she wears, is a worldwide fashion icon. She has turned celebrity into an art form that is comprehensive. Intrinsically, she recognizes that each outfit conveys a powerful message and can be an art show in its own right, where the secret to the look is each and every accessory. Lady Gaga might wear three or four watches on one wrist in keeping with this always bold attention to detail. She picks the Black Bay 36 while she wears only one watch. Though reducing its dimensions, this automatic watch preserves the general lines of the Black Bay range, and remains both stylish and sporty. Lady Gaga wears both versions of this model; the blue dial and the black dial.
David Beckham is wearing the Black Bay Bronze, a 43 mm diver's watch inspired by the history of the brand and equipped with the MT5601 TUDOR Manufacture Caliber. He also wears the Black Bay Chrono, a COSC-certified chronograph with column-wheel produced caliber, building on the heritage of TUDOR diving and motorsports.
TUDOR released a short film in which he daringly drives a sports car on a historic oval racetrack in Montlhéry, France, gradually drifting through time, to exemplify the brave and creative spirit of Jay Chou. Inspired by the imaginative worlds which Jay Chou is known to create with his art and by epic '80s cinematic tales of time travel, the film ignites the talk about how iconic images of the past have an influence on the imagination of today in watchmaking, music and other forms of art.
"WE KEEP THE BEST OF THE PAST. THE BEST WATCHMAKING PRACTICES, THE BEST DESIGNS"
Tudor at Swiss Watch Gallery
Tudor Collection
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Basketball on the Brain: Sports Study Examines How We Process Surprise
News Nov 26, 2020 | Original story from Princeton University
Credit: Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
The gasp of surprise. Fans leap to their feet. Shouts ring out.
The most exciting moments in sports are often linked to surprise, an unexpected change of circumstances that abruptly shifts the anticipated outcome of the game.
Princeton neuroscientist James Antony decided to capitalize on these moments to study how human brains process surprise.
"We're trying to figure out how people update their understanding of things that are occurring in the real world, based on how events unfold over time -- how they set up these contextually-based predictions, and what happens when those are confirmed or contradicted," said Antony, a CV Starr Fellow in Neuroscience and the first author on a paper published today in the journal Neuron.
The researchers observed 20 self-identified basketball fans as they watched the last five minutes of nine games from the 2012 men's NCAA March Madness tournament. While they watched the games, a specialized camera tracked their eye movements and functional MRI scans measured their neural activity. The scientists chose basketball because the frequent scoring provided more opportunities to observe how the brain responded to changes.
"This study has both theoretical significance, in terms of testing and refining models of how surprise affects the brain and behavior, and also popular science appeal," said Ken Norman, the senior author on the paper, who is the Huo Professor in Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience and the chair of the Department of Psychology. "Sporting events like the NCAA tournament are both incredibly compelling and also hyper-quantifiable -- you can assess, moment-by-moment, exactly how probable an outcome will be, given what happened in previous games -- making them an ideal domain for studying how cognitive processes like memory, event understanding and emotional responses work in the real world. James' paper is the first to unlock the potential of this approach."
At surprising moments in the March Madness games -- key turnovers, last-minute three-pointers -- a typical participant would register rapid pupil dilation and shifts in the pattern of activity in high-level areas of the brain areas like the prefrontal cortex.
"There's a lot of nuance -- it's not like 'Surprise is surprise is surprise is surprise,'" Antony said. "Different kinds of surprises have different effects that we observed in different brain systems."
One interesting result was that shifts in the pattern of activity in high-level brain areas only happened at moments that contradicted the watchers' current beliefs about which team was more likely to win. "This fits with the idea that patterns in these areas reflect the story of the game, and that the chapters of this story are defined by which team has momentum," Norman said.
The researchers received help from legendary basketball statistician Ken Pomeroy to create a "win-probability graph," a tracker for which team was most likely to win at any given moment. Sport websites and sports announcers have long used win-probability graphs to quantify the likely impact of any given turnover or basket.
What the scientists realized was that avid sports fans have an intuitive version of that graph in their heads, Antony said.
"You can tell this by the way people react to things," he said. "We're measuring it in this somewhat confined setting here, but if you imagine two friends watching a championship game, and there's a huge moment, one might get so excited that they tackle their friend over the couch. That doesn't happen at a moment that isn't eventful or only has a minimal impact on the overall outcome."
"People really do have win-probability graphs in their heads," Norman said. "When the win probability graph shifts in either direction, that leads to better memory for that part of the game, and it seems to affect pupillary response in addition to memory. There's an interesting association between those things."
Historically, neuroscientists studying surprise have created very stripped-down experiments to build a particular expectation, then violate it.
"As a field, we've been eager to see whether the principles that we've come up with -- based on these very simplified scenarios -- apply in real life," Norman said. "The challenge is that in real life, it's hard to pinpoint the moment when the surprise occurs, or how big the surprise was. Sports let us precisely quantify surprise in a real-world setting, giving us the perfect opportunity to see whether these ideas about surprise generalize outside of the lab."
Antony JW, Hartshorne TH, Pomeroy K, et al. Behavioral, Physiological, and Neural Signatures of Surprise during Naturalistic Sports Viewing. Neuron. 2020;0(0). doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2020.10.029
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Canaris: The Life and Death of Hitler's Spymaster
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Mobilizing Minerva: American Women in the First World War
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Genghis Khan: History's Greatest Empire Builder
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Hitler's Bandit Hunters: The SS and the Nazi Occupation of Europe
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John Hawkwood: An English Mercenary in Fourteenth Century Italy
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Land Battles in 5th Century B.C. Greece: A History and Analysis of 173 Engagements
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Death of the Wehrmacht: The German Campaigns of 1942
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Unconventional celebrity bridal dresses from Poppy Delevingne to Keira Knightley
Stylist Team
Whether it's a celebrity walking down the aisle or your cousin, the reveal of a bride's dress is one of those fashion moments we never get tired of.
But it's even more brilliant when the conventional codes of bridalwear are challenged - cue the bride who shows up in a delightfully quirky and colourful frock that captures her personality perfectly.
Over the weekend, this was English model and socialite Poppy Delevingne. After the 27-year-old's first wedding ceremony to James Cook on 16 May in London, where she wore a bespoke Chanel Couture gown, the bridal party whisked off to Marrakesh to repeat their vows in a more exotic setting.
For the occasion the 27-year-old opted for a Bohemian dress with thick floral trimming and billowing sleeves, custom-made by Pucci creative director Peter Dundas.
Image: Cecil Delevingne (Cara Delevingne's pet bunny) on Twitter
Delevingne changed into an embellished white crochet dress, which was similarly boho inspired, for the after party.
The bride and groom at their wedding after-party in Marrakesh
While her first wedding look by Chanel (pictured below) was the more traditional option, ticking the boxes of white and embroidery, the socialite did opt for a more unusual silhouette with a sheer skirt.
We take a look at other unconventional celebrity dresses
For her intimate wedding to musician James Righton in the South of France in May 2013, Knightley wore a powder pink short Chanel dress she already had hanging in her closet (without sheer top pictured above), a tweed Chanel jacket and chain of flowers in her hair. She's since wore it twice on the red carpet at film premieres.
The singer married Gavin Rossdale in September 2002 in a punk-princess-inspired custom made gown by John Galliano, which was dip-dyed in bright pink.
When Elizabeth Taylor married two-time husband Richard Burton for the first time in 1964 she opted for a canary yellow gown and a wild floral headdress.
At her second wedding, to the Italian doctor Andrea Dotti in 1969, Hepburn wore a mini-dress, a pair of flat pumps and a headscarf.
Yoko Ono wore a short mini skirt, knee-high socks and sunglasses when she married John Lennon in Gibraltar in 1969.
When Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias married Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger in St. Tropez in 1971, she famously wore a white skirt suit and a wide-brimmed hat and veil.
The icon opted for a dark brown suit for her low-key wedding to baseball star Joe DiMaggio at San Francisco City Hall in 1954. Nonetheless, a crowd of paparazzi waited outside to snap the first pictures of the newlyweds.
(Images: Rex Features, Getty, Instagram and Twitter)
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EXCLUSIVE: ADULT CARE CENTER DIRECTOR OF NURSING RETIRING
LIBERTY - Susan Southerton, the long-time director of nursing at The Care Center at Sunset Lake, told staff today that she will be retiring, according to a source with a relative who works at the facility. A second source, a county employee, confirmed the news.
The SullivanTimes left a voice mail message for Southerton earlier today to inquire about the Moderna vaccine arrival that's expected to arrive about December 29.
The County has not announced her retirement, which also raises the question about who might replace her.
Her reported departure comes almost exactly two months after new administrator Burt Kohn came onboard and a few weeks after the County officially transferred the assets of The Care Center to the Sunset Lake Local Development Corporation.
In recent months, there have been cuts to multiple nursing and other positions at the Care Center. Those cuts were handled by Stephanie Brown, the Commissioner of Health & Family Services and Sherrita Alexander, a former administrator, who abruptly resigned after The SullivanTimes reported she had likely lied about her prior work experience.
The Sunset Lake LDC, which is reviewing six companies to take over management of the Care Center, next meets January 8 and plans to go into executive session.
Legislature Chair Rob Doherty has said he wanted a new company in place by January 1, but that is unlikely to happen in the next nine days.
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Summerland’s recreational facilities, including the arena and the aquatic centre, are open at present, but regulations are in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Summerland Review file photo>
COVID-19 safety protocols in place at Summerland’s municipal buildings
Doors remain open, but masks, physical distancing and other measures have been put in place
John Arendt
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the province and in the area under Interior Health, the municipality of Summerland is continuing to follow protocols to slow the spread of the pandemic.
Karen Needham, acting administrator for Summerland, said the municipal hall building on Henry Avenue remains open, but provincial protocols are in place.
These include mandatory mask wearing and a two-meter physical distancing requirement.
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In addition, some members of municipal staff are continuing to work from home during the pandemic, Needham said.
At essential services buildings including the fire department, the water treatment facility, the wastewater treatment facility and the electrical department, strict COVID-19 protocols are being observed.
“The district continues to take their direction from the public health office,” Needham said.
The Summerland Arena and Summerland Aquatic Centre are still open to the public, although COVID-19 safety protocols have been put in place.
Lori Mullin, Summerland’s director of community services, said provincial regulations are affecting use of the municipality’s recreational facilities.
The arena is open for team practices and games, but spectators are not allowed.
The aquatic centre is open, but there are limits to how many people are permitted. Masks must be worn up to the water’s edge, but are not required in the pool.
In addition, fitness classes in the water have been cancelled.
The fitness room at the aquatic centre is open, but those using this facility are required to register in advance. Drop-ins are not permitted.
Group fitness sessions have been cancelled.
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Sunday StandardExcellence is Standard Practice
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IMF hails economic growth in Botswana
By Online editor
Botswana has avoided the curse of most resource-abundant economies and maintained growth consistent with its resources, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.
“Botswana ranks well above the countries of its sub-Saharan region and the middle-income countries in all aspects of governance and compares favourably with some high-income developed countries,” the IMF said in a research paper.
It suggested that Botswana had maintained growth because of its good regulation and powerful anti-corruption policies.
On a scale of one to zero, with one indicating the best possible governance and zero the worst, Botswana scored an average 0.70. This against an average sub-Saharan score of 0.36. Middle-income countries had an average score of 0.56 and high-income developed countries an average of 0.68.
The IMF said in Botswana there was an implicit rule that all mineral revenue be used to finance “investment expenditure”. This was defined as development expenditure and recurrent spending on education and health care. Other recurrent spending was funded from non-mineral revenues.
Botswana is the world’s largest producer of diamonds. Diamond revenues make up 70 percent of its export revenues, 50 percent of government revenues and 40 percent of gross domestic product.
It is also aggressively promoting investment in copper-nickel operations and more diamond mines. A gold mine came on stream recently.
Diamond mining company, De Beers, will over the next two years move elements of its sorting and aggregation operations to the Botswana capital of Gaborone where six sorting factories are already open.
The IMF warned that the country must accelerate its diversification away from a reliance on resource revenues.
“However, good governance alone may not be the answer. Many resource-dependent counties – including Botswana – are often not economically diversified,” said the IMF.
Capital intensive mining had made Botswana lag behind in terms of employment and social development. Less than one-and-a-half percent of Botswana’s workforce was employed by the mining industry and unemployment was rising.
“It is clear that, in addition to good governance, supporting policies,
including structural reforms, are necessary to ensure that natural resource benefits are effectively channelled into sustainable growth and social development,” the IMF said. – Sapa
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Amazon Prime offers Two-Day Delivery service within EU
Along with a host of other benefits, Amazon Prime customers can now take advantage of a Two-Day Delivery service for products stored outside the UK – at no extra charge
16 July 2014 • 10:11 am
Until now, products stored in Amazon’s European fulfilment centres outside the UK have been available to order on Amazon.co.uk with a delivery time of between 3-7 days.
No longer. As a result of improvements and innovations in its cross border delivery network, more than 3 million products stored in its European Fulfilment Centres will be made available for Two-Day Delivery for customers in the UK by the end of this year. Prime customers in the UK will automatically qualify for Two-Day Delivery on these products at no additional charge.
The new service will also benefit the many thousands of UK-based Marketplace sellers who use the Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) service. With FBA, sellers send all their inventory to Amazon who pick, pack, ship and provide customer service for any orders. UK FBA sellers will now benefit from "Two-Day Delivery" to other European countries.
“This is another significant step towards what Amazon believes providing the best customer offering across Europe should look like,” said Xavier Garambois, Vice President Retail, Amazon EU Sàrl. “Our long standing goal has been to offer an unrivalled service for customers regardless of where they are based in the EU and the systems that we have created to deliver to any customer, in any EU country from any of our 25 European Fulfilment Centres continue to improve."
“Our European approach brings a wealth of benefits for customers including access to an ever-increasing selection of products, fast delivery from any of our European Fulfilment Centres and low prices driven by the efficiencies and economies scale that we achieve,” said Roy Perticucci, Vice President for EU Operations at Amazon EU Sarl. “We will continue to look at ways to offer even more products, even faster.”
The Two-Day Delivery service for products stored outside the UK is available at no charge for Amazon Prime customers. Other Prime benefits include unlimited One-Day Delivery on over 7 million items stored in the UK, access to Prime Instant Video with unlimited streaming of more than 15,000 popular films and TV episodes, and access to 500,000 Kindle titles to borrow in the Kindle owners lending library, all for just £79 a year.
Amazon.co.uk customers can currently choose from more than 120 million different items on the site. This includes products stored by Amazon in the UK, products stored by Amazon in its other European Fulfilment Centres and products listed by tens of thousands of businesses via Amazon Marketplace.
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21 Days of Focused Scriptures
March 2nd: Daniel 6:18-22
March 3rd: Daniel 9:3-9
March 4th: Romans 4:21
March 5th: Joel 1:14
March 6th: I Corinthians 1:4-8
March 7th: II Peter 1:10
March 8th: I Peter 5:7
March 9th: Proverbs 4:26
March 10th: Luke 6:9-11
March 11th: I Corinthians 5:7
March 12th: I Thessalonians 3:12-13
March 13th: I Timothy 1:14
March 14th: II Corinthians 8:4
March 15th: Exodus 15:26
March 16th: Psalm 89:34-37
March 17th: Psalm 105:2-5
March 18th: Psalm 11:27
March 19th: John 16:20
March 20th: Isaiah 58:1-6
March 21st: I Timothy 4:14-16
March 22nd: Micah 6:8
Renewal, Recommitment, and Rededication
The Daniel Fast of 2015 is for promoting greater unity and commitment for the continued growth and development of Temple ministries. There is a need for new facilities and a more progressive image as it pertains to the church. Inspiration and vision for recommitment and growth of a ministry start from within. I truly want to move Temple forward and bring the membership along with a unified process.
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21 days of fasting to prepare Temple to take the vow to be soul winners, thus fulfilling our purpose.
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Makers of Period Shits™ announce release of new morning product ‘Oops, all farts!’
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The likely cause for this change in strategy is the replacement of recently retired creative director of operations Florence “Aunt Flo” Sanguinelle. The company is planning several major changes now helmed by Sanguinelle’s daughter, the much younger and self-proclaimed “prankster” Flo (of former Progressive car insurance fame). Sources close to Sanguinelle claim that the upheaval began with the scatological department because of the possibility of targeting a much wider market by collaborating with other giants in the bodily fluid industry such as IBS&co., Hangovers R Us, and Food Poisoning Ltd., all members of the cabal known as Big Shit.
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MASERU-VODACOM Lesotho has been fined a staggering M134 million for allegedly violating licensing regulations.
The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) imposed the fine on Monday, citing a battery of transgressions it said Vodacom violated since 2016.
The fine, whose quantum is unprecedented in Lesotho, will send chills in a telecommunications sector already grappling with the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
It is a massive blow that could affect Vodacom’s profitability for the next few years.
The penalty is nearly 10 percent of the company’s M1.38 billion revenue in the last financial year. That is not small change even for a behemoth worth nearly M3.5 billion.
It instantly wipes off about a quarter of the telecommunication giant’s M619 million profit before tax.
In a September 28 letter ‘Mamarame Matela, the LCA’s chief executive, instructed Vodacom Lesotho to immediately pay M40.2 million or 30 percent of the fine.
Matela however said the other M93.8 million (70 percent) of the fine is suspended for five years on condition that Vodacom “does not commit any further contraventions of its regulatory obligations during the said period”.
Although this comes across as leniency, it amounts to leaving an axe hanging over Vodacom because Matela implies that the company is just a single violation away from losing its operating licence.
“In the event that Vodacom fails to comply, the Authority shall proceed to revoke the unified license,” said Matela in the letter to Philip Amoateng, Vodacom’s managing director.
The suspension of 70 percent of the fine on condition that Vodacom doesn’t violate regulations for the next five years also puts the company in a tight spot.
This is because telecommunications is a tightly regulated sector in which companies can easily fall foul of the law. It is nearly impossible for any company to go for five years without a violation, no matter how minor it is.
In Vodacom’s case the LCA’s condition is not specific on the magnitude of the violation that might be considered enough to make the company pay the M92.8 million. The company thus has to walk a tight and treacherous line to avoid either losing its licence, pay the whole fine or both.
thepost can reveal that while Vodacom’s management was discussing a response to the letter, the LCA was pushing for the M40.2 million to be paid by lunchtime yesterday.
The fine is a culmination of the intense battles between Vodacom and the LCA over a year.
Along the way there has been an unconfirmed allegation that some politicians want to push out Vodacom and bring a new mobile network operator linked to their cronies.
The LCA has however insisted that its only motive is to ensure compliance.
The government has denied this allegation, dismissing it as malicious mischief. Still that accusation has persisted and is now likely to be spurred on by the latest decision.
In her nine-page letter, Matela accused Vodacom of flagrantly violating regulations since 2015 and then denying wrongdoing when the LCA raised the allegations.
She said instead of showing remorse Vodacom either rejected the allegations or refused to comply with the regulator’s directive.
Although Matela mentioned several transgressions, she seems to have been particularly infuriated by what she saw as repeated and deliberate flouting of corporate governance rules by the country’s biggest mobile network company.
The LCA took issue with the fact that Vodacom’s chairman is related to a partner in the company’s external audit firm. The allegation is that a partner at the audit firm is sister-in-law to the chairman of Vodacom. This, to the LCA, meant the audit firm was not independent enough and its assessment of the company’s financials was likely compromised.
“The decision to appoint a relative of the Chairman is a material violation of principles governing combined assurance functions designed to build trust in the accuracy of financial reporting by the licensee (Vodacom),” Matela said.
She claimed that between 2015 and 2019 Vodacom contravened its licence conditions by “submitting audited financial statements that were unaccompanied by a certification issued by an independent external auditor.”
This, she added, is a serious breach of the licence because the certification was signed by the chairman’s sister-in-law.
In February this year the LCA asked Vodacom to explain why its licence could not be revoked because of this alleged violation.
Matela said Vodacom responded in March, insisting that it had not “contravened the condition, despite compelling factual admissions to the contrary”.
The denial “indicated that the contraventions were intentional”, she said.
To support her allegations that the violation was intentional, Matela said the Vodacom board of directors foresaw this during meetings held in September or November 2015.
“They applied their minds and elected to put up a façade of contrived processes aimed at managing the conflict of interest by excluding the Chairman of the Board from proceedings.”
“They deliberately contravened statutory prohibitions and licence conditions under the laws of Lesotho.”
The LCA also accused Vodacom of refusing to amend the format of its trial balance to comply with the rules.
In 2019 the LCA and Vodacom disagreed over how the revenue from the company’s Mpesa mobile money business should be treated in the financial statements.
Although that had been a sore issue for months, matters came to a head when Vodacom wanted to pay its annual fees to the LCA. The annual fee is four percent of the mobile network company’s net operating income and is based on the annual audited financial statements mobile networks companies submit to the regulator.
The LCA based the fee on the net operating income generated from the core telecommunications (voice and data) service business and Mpesa, its money transfer service.
Vodacom disputed the figure, saying it was based on wrong calculations.
Their reasoning was that income from Mpesa services should be discounted because it was not earned from core network operations. The company said Mpesa was a financial product, not a telecommunications one. The correct calculation, the company argued, should be based only on what the company earned from voice and data services.
The LCA however insisted that additional services like Mpesa formed part of the company’s income because they are driven by its network operations.
As the wrangling continued Vodacom missed the deadline to pay the fees. And when it eventually did, the regulator slapped it with an M8.2 million penalty for non-compliance. Vodacom Lesotho sued to challenge the penalty. It however later dropped the case and paid the fine but Matela’s letter lists this alleged violation as if it’s part of the current charges.
She further accused Vodacom of being dishonest in its financial and contractual obligations to provide telecommunications services to the unserved and underserved areas in Lesotho.
She alleged that Vodacom refused to implement the directive to stop out-of-bundle charges. Matela said Vodacom “was insincere about not being aware of the scope of the directive”.
She said the company launched media campaigns to discredit the Authority.
Matela further alleged that the company also “applied political pressure on the Authority to withdraw the enforcement proceedings”.
What seemed to have sealed Vodacom’s fate is what Matela saw as “aggravating factors” that included noncompliance, lack of remorse, dishonesty and unethical behaviour.
She said Vodacom denied all the charges and refused to comply despite the LCA’s compelling evidence against it. She alleged that in August, after being slapped with the initial M8.2 million fine, Vodacom arranged a “surprise meeting” with Communications Minister Thesele ‘Maseribane “to coerce the authority to retract the penalty”.
“When that intervention failed, Vodacom took the Authority to court to have the penalty reversed. Vodacom later withdrew the court case and paid the penalty.”
In February representatives of Vodacom’s majority shareholders met the regulator to discuss the alleged violations and the notice to revoke the licence. Matela alleged that one of the representatives left the meeting to attend another with the Prime Minister (Thomas Thabane).
This, she said, was meant to “escalate the matter and exert further political pressure on the Authority to avoid dealing with noncompliance issues”.
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Covid-19 pandemic spurred by ‘separate global outbreaks’ – Chinese FM
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is set to visit Wuhan to investigate the source of the coronavirus outbreak – some 12 months after the disease started, and continues to dominate headlines across the globe.
by Riyaz Patel
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi says research suggests that the coronavirus pandemic was likely the result of outbreaks in many places around the world, making very clear that Beijing will resist any attempts at “stigmatization.”
Yi’s comments came ahead of claims by a leading US Intelligence advisor who insisted the virus originated from a biological weapons lab in Wuhan, China.
“We raced against time and were the first country to report cases to the world,” Wang said in an interview with the Global Times.
He argued that, contrary to prevailing opinion, China’s own outbreak was not exclusively to blame for the global pandemic.
“More and more research suggests that the pandemic was likely to have been caused by separate outbreaks in multiple places in the world“
An analysis, published in the scientific journal Nature, posted the results of a massive post-lockdown Covid-19 testing drive that included nearly every eligible resident of Wuhan, China has found no evidence that positive cases without symptoms spread the disease.
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Where? Wuhan!
The first cluster of Covid-19 cases was reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan on December 31, 2019; and over the next year, the highly contagious virus spread to the rest of the world, resulting in 84.1 million confirmed cases and more than 1.83 million deaths so far.
The precise origins of the coronavirus still remain unclear, but the outgoing Trump administration in the US has been consistently vocal in blaming the pandemic’s origins on China.
Accusations leveled against Beijing have ranged from a cover-up of the initial outbreak, to claims that the virus was human-made and somehow leaked from a Chinese laboratory.
That claim was amplified Monday, as US Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger said “even the establishment figures in Beijing have openly dismissed the wet market story.”
“There is a growing body of evidence that the lab in Wuhan is likely the most credible source of the virus. The pathogen may have escaped through a leak or an accident.”
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying dismissed Pottinger’s claims as “shoddy lies,” challenging US officials to prove their accusations with hard, tangible evidence.
“If the US continues to hype the issue, please show evidence to back it up to the world. America must do their best to protect the lives and health of the US people, and act in the way that a major power should.”
‘The Chinese virus!’
President Donald Trump has repeatedly referred to Covid-19 as the “Chinese virus,” insisting that Beijing should be held to account.
“We are on the front line of the struggle for public opinion,” Wang said, adding that China strongly opposes “the politicization of the pandemic.”
“We are determined to make sure that the objective narrative and collective memory of the battle against the pandemic will not be distorted by lies.”
The Chinese virus?
The results of several international studies suggested that when China first announced the new virus, it had already emerged in other countries.
A month ago, research into blood donations by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and reported on by the Wall Steet Journal (WSJ), revealed that Covid-19 had been infecting Americans several weeks before December 31, 2019.
Similar surveys carried out in France, as reported by the BBC, and Italy, Reuters reported, found coronavirus antibodies in blood samples from early December and September that year, respectively.
Meanwhile, RT reported that tests of sewage water in Spain uncovered traces of the coronavirus in probes taken as early as March 2019 – nine months before the pandemic is believed to have started in Wuhan.
Chinese health officials had previously speculated that Covid-19 could’ve gotten to Wuhan from abroad via frozen seafood or meat products.
They also postulated that participants of the Military World Games, held in the city in October 2019, had unwittingly carried and then transmitted the virus.
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Moderna to Provide Israel With 4 Million More Vaccine Doses
Moderna will be delivering 4 million more doses of its covid-19 vaccine to Israel, on top of 2 million already supplied.
Fatma Khaled
Dec 4, 2020 10:19 AM EST
Moderna (MRNA) - Get Report will be delivering four million more doses of its covid-19 vaccine to Israel, on top of two million already supplied, according to a company statement.
The Cambridge, Mass., drugmaker already had begun the review process with the ministry and was awaiting review for emergency-use authorization in the U.S.
On Monday, Moderna said that its late-stage, or Phase 3, trial of its vaccine in 196 cases confirmed a 94.1% efficacy rate, nearing the 95% threshold reported by Pfizer (PFE) - Get Report for its vaccine. The Phase 3 trial involves more than 30,000 participants.
The company also noted that its product can last as long as six months when stored at standard freezer temperatures of minus-4 degrees Fahrenheit, compared with the minus-94 degree temperature the Pfizer vaccine requires.
Moderna also said that it was working to increase manufacturing to deliver around 500 million doses of its vaccine a year, and perhaps up to 1 billion doses a year, starting in 2021.
Moderna shares had surged to a record on Tuesday after the biotech filed for marketing approval from European health authorities for its coronavirus vaccine
The company, which on Monday reported a 100% efficacy rate against severe forms of covid-19 from late-stage trials of its mRNA-based vaccine, will likely get a decision from the European Medicines Agency on Jan. 12, officials indicated.
A similar application was made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech (BNTX) - Get Report earlier Tuesday, with the EMA indicating a final verdict on Dec. 29.
Moderna on Monday filed its application for emergency use with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with an assessment scheduled for Dec. 17.
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Eggnog once sparked a military riot: Here's the story and 3 other facts about the holiday drink
Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY
With Thanksgiving behind us, time to pour a tall glass of eggnog.
Divisive in some families, eggnog is a popular holiday drink made from cream or milk and eggs, sometimes mixed with alcohol.
In fact, the first eggnog recipes included alcohol, said Fred Opie, a history and foodways professor at Babson College in Massachusetts.
Opie said the drink has always been associated with holidays because it is made with special ingredients including nutmeg and other spices.
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Here are 4 things you may not have known about eggnog:
Why is it called eggnog?
The exact origin of "eggnog" is disputed among historians. A posset, a warm drink consisting of milk curdled with wine or ale, dates back to the 15th century, according to Merriam Webster.
According to the dictionary, the first known use of eggnog, defined as "a drink consisting of eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream, and often alcoholic liquor," came around 1775.
Opie told USA TODAY the drink "evolved out of tavern culture in England" and is tied to the U.S.'s culinary and colonial history.
Ben Zimmer, a linguist and language columnist for the Wall Street Journal, wrote in a 2009 blog post that a clergyman and philologist in Maryland, Jonathan Boucher, wrote a poem that mentions eggnog around 1775. Zimmer cites other examples from late 18th-century North America with some of the first documented uses of "eggnog."
The origin of the "egg" part of the name is intuitive, Zimmer explains, but the "nog" has not been confirmed.
A "noggin" was a small cup or mug, per Merriam Webster. "Nugg" or "nugged ale" was a Scottish term for an ale warmed with a hot poker, Zimmer writes.
According to Opie, colonists called rum "grog," which was served in noggins. "Thus the drink eventually became egg-n-grog and over time eggnog," Opie writes in his food blog.
5 unique ideas for holiday gift exchanges Eggnog was a money maker for taverns
Making eggnog has been fairly cheap process throughout history, Opie says. The use of cinnamon and nutmeg, which were expensive ingredients but used sparingly, signaled that it was intended to be a drink for the wealthy. As a result, taverns could mark up the price, making the drink more profitable, Opie said.
"People who make a great eggnog, they could draw a crowd and make a lot of money," he said.
One of those eggnog experts was Cato Alexander.
Alexander was born enslaved and, after he was freed, opened a tavern in New York City, according to Opie. The tavern was famous and known for, among other cocktail creations, Alexander's eggnog, Opie said.
Did George Washington have his own eggnog recipe?
In articles by TIME, PBS and National Geographic, the first president is credited with having his own recipe of eggnog that he would have made at Mount Vernon.
According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the recipe incorporated four types of alcohol:
"One quart cream, one quart milk, one dozen tablespoons sugar, one pint brandy, ½ pint rye whiskey, ½ pint Jamaica rum, ¼ pint sherry – mix liquor first, then separate yolks and whites of 12 eggs, add sugar to beaten yolks, mix well.
Add milk and cream, slowly beating. Beat whites of eggs until stiff and fold slowly into mixture. Let set in cool place for several days. Taste frequently.”
However, the recipe may be apocryphal.
In an email to USA TODAY, Melissa Wood, director of communications at Mount Vernon said no eggnog recipe has been definitively linked to Washington. He was known to make a cherry bounce, a brandy-based drink popular in the eighteenth century, she said.
Eggnog caused a military riot
One of the most rambunctious chapters in eggnog's history comes in 1826 when drunken revelry fueled by eggnog sparked a riot at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
It started days before Christmas Eve when cadets sneaked off to purchase about three to four gallons of whiskey from a local tavern, according to Smithsonian magazine's account of the events.
Sherman Fleek, the academy's command historian, told USA TODAY that cadets often sneaked away to drink at local taverns as alcohol was strictly forbidden at the time.
Cadets also always threw holiday parties, Fleek said, but this year, Colonel Sylvanus Thayer, the academy's superintendent at the time, wanted to crack down. Although the cadets respected Thayer, Fleek said, the party may have been planned to push back against his strictness.
On the actual night of the "celebrations," two officers, Captain Ethan Allen Hitchcock and Lieutenant William A. Thorton, were assigned to the North Barracks, per Smithsonian.
The party started off with the expected festivities, but the officers seemed able to keep control at first. Fleek said that a cadet at the time, future president of the Confederate States Jefferson Davis, was sent to his room for his drunkenness. "He was smart enough to stay there," Fleek said.
However, things soon got out of hand. Cadets began threatening the officers. According to Smithsonian, Thorton was hit with a piece of wood. Fleek said some used furniture legs as batons. Hitchcock had a pistol pulled on him with a bullet that fired but hit the door instead. "When you drink to a point where your logic and good reason are no more, then you do something stupid," Fleek added.
By the end of the night, dozens of cadets had taken part. However, Thayer aimed to punish only those who were the leaders. In all, at least 19 faced serious punishments, that included expulsion, suspension or demotion, Fleek said. Davis, however, was spared from serious punishment.
Fleek said he'd be surprised if cadets at the academy today were aware of the incident.
"The kids today would be shocked to know there was an eggnog riot and a pistol was fired at (an officer)," Fleek said.
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Sunday Friday knee-jerk: Get kinetic
September 10, 2010 by WarBlogEagle 42 Comments
As long as you can keep giving the thumbs-up, Coach, we'll keep giving it back.
Every college football fan gripes about consistency. Every team everywhere has off-weeks. Every team everywhere has a quarterback or offensive line or set of safeties that look fit to beat the world for a half, a week, a month, and then suddenly look like boiled crap at what is always the worst possible time. So Auburn fans are not alone.
But I’m starting to wonder if the Chizik era really is becoming the model of inconsistency, if we Auburn fans really do, in fact, have even more reason to complain than most. Last year we had one team for the first five games, a second one for three games, and then a third for the final five. This year so far we’ve played two games; in one, our offense racked up 600-plus yards and 52 points while the defense gave up yards in bunches, and in the other, the defense held a dynamic, well-coached offense to 14 points and fewer than 250 yards in their own stadium while the offense went an entire half without scoring and put up just 17 points themselves.
In a word: AAAAAARRRGGGGHHHH. Look, I can handle worrying over my football team. But at this point, I don’t even know what I’m supposed to be worried about. The sputtering, suddenly identity-challenged offense? The panic attack-inducing defense, which even when it plays well always seems on the verge of some catastrophe and hasn’t yet faced a serious threat from a well-executed downfield passing attack? Neither, since Auburn is–after all–2-0 with a solid SEC road win already under their belts? (Don’t forget that an awful lot of smart people expected Auburn to lose that game last night.) Both, since a win over Arkansas St. was mere formality and the one over State one dropped pass away from serious doubt?
Like I said: I don’t know. But regardless of what I’m supposed to worry about, what I do find myself worrying over is the inconsistency. We know what this offense is capable of; after last night, we know what the defense is capable of. The Arkansas St. game is why we’re so upset about the offense’s performance in Starkville; the defense’s performance in Starkville is an even greater indictment of the ASU game than anything we’ve said about it. If we get both the erratic, mistake-hampered, confused-looking offense from last night and the poor-tackling, coverage-shy defense from the opener at the same time, the results are not going to be pretty. And even getting one of the two will probably be enough to ensure doom against the Arkansas’s and South Carolina’s of the world, much less the Tide.
But there’s a flip side to that equation, to. It’s like a Punnett square–maybe neither you nor I have blonde hair, but if one of our parents did, we can still have a blonde kid. Just because we haven’t seen what happens when both the offense and defense are on their game–the lower right corner of the square, where we get “OD” as opposed to “Od” or “oD” or, horrors, “od”–doesn’t mean we’re not going to see it at some point. I’ve come back time and again to the wisest thing anything said about Auburn’s 2009 season, Dr. Jolley’s comments on the midseason swoon, and I come back to them again today:
Auburn fans need not to ask, What have you done for me lately? But rather, What have you shown me is possible?
Auburn has, unfortunately, shown that a very poor overall performance is possible. But they have also shown that a victory over any team on the schedule is possible. The defense from last night combined with the lethal attack we saw Week 1, at the beginning of last season, against Ole Miss last October? That is a team that, as the saying goes, can play with anyone. The potential is there. We’re not just idly hoping for it any more, the way we did all offseason. Now we’ve seen it. Now Auburn just has to turn that awesome potential into something kinetic. We’ll power the program to those 10 wins. We’ll power the program for years, maybe.
So, to sum, I don’t blame anyone for getting frustrated over the offense. We didn’t know they were capable of that. But that frustration has to be matched with at least as much enthusiasm for what the defense accomplished. The floor for this team might have sunk a bit. But the ceiling has also been raised, and I don’t have any doubt at all that this team’s best performances are still ahead of it.
Other assorted observations
— Like everyone else, I had steam coming out of my ears as Auburn walked up to the line and wound the clock down throughout the second half. We’ve been promised a Gus Malzahn offense, and whatever else it might have been, that was not a Gus Malzahn offense. However, two points:
1. If Auburn was going to throw the brakes on the offense, wasn’t that just about the perfect time to do it? It’s a Thursday game following a Saturday evening game where the defense faced 84 snaps; the D had been on the field for six possessions in the first half, including back-to-backers after the Carr muff; and then they started the second half giving up a 12-play, 6-minute touchdown drive, then going right back on the field after the onsides kick. No doubt they needed the breathers, and particularly since we know preserving those guys’ stamina isn’t just an in-game goal but a season-long one, doesn’t it make some sense to have taken preventative measures now?
2. Of course the offense’s second-half performance was a disappointment. To cross the State 40 four times (all four times) and come away with a grand total of jack squat is a terrible, terrible job of finishing drives. But it’s not like this was a Franklin-style festival of three-and-outs, either. The Tigers burned off 6:16 (!), 3:06, 2:18, and 4:11 on their four drives and ran 30 plays. The offense didn’t exactly do its job, but it’s also incorrect to say it didn’t make a solid contribution to the defense’s game-winning effort.
— I know this is going to sound crazy coming from an Auburn fan, but … shouldn’t Auburn throw the ball a bit more? Though I know sacks (MSU had two) and scrambles throw off the numbers a bit, Auburn passed only 21 times compared to 46 rushing attempts. More than once after the first-half pick, it felt like Malzahn just didn’t trust Newton to make the downfield throws he’d attempted (and largely succeeded on) Week 1. Some of that was also State playing deep–Mullen mentioned he didn’t want to give up that kind of huge play–but Auburn has to find some way to get the ball to Zachery and Adams. They’re too good to finish with a combined 70 receiving yards, and Newton’s arm is too strong for him to finish averaging just 7.5 an attempt (especially when his longest completion came courtesy of Emory Blake).
— I have to say that Luper’s 1,000-yard guarantee for Fannin is in some pretty serious trouble. I’m not one who wants Fannin to move back to H-back full-time–the run that got called back for Greene’s idiotic hold is proof that he can still make serious, positive contributions from the tailback spot, and of course that killer blitz pickup means he’s a must on passing downs–but Dyer’s just the more decisive back right now when it comes to carrying the ball.
— A shout-out to Jeff Grimes for having Brandon Mosley ready to play last night. Once again the line was more “good” than “dominant,” but it wasn’t Mosley (I don’t think) getting beaten for sacks or committing silly holding penalties. (Still: please come back soon, Lee.)
— The muffed punt, the blocked field goal, and the onsides failure are some pretty serious black marks, sure. But Auburn averaged more per punt return and about 10 yards more per kick return last night. Shoemaker’s 33-yard net is kind of lousy, but he also put two critical punts right at the 10-yard line for fair catches. Special teams ain’t there yet. But if Carr can make this a fluke rather than a trend, I still think they’re moving in the right direction.
— In the same vein, Auburn committed only four penalties, and one of those was an intentionally-drawn delay of game to give Shoemaker more room for a punt. Yes, the other three were all absolute killers–the illegal formation that canceled out a first-half first-and-goal, the Greene hold to negate a first down inside the 15, the pass interference on Thorpe to bail MSU out of 3rd-and-15 on their final drive–but still, three “real” penalties is a damn sight better than what we’ve usually seen from Chizik’s Tigers. All I ask for is improvement, and for a week, at least, we got it.
— I asked for Auburn to convert two-thirds of their third downs last night. They went 6-of-14 instead, including failures on two 3rd-and-1’s and one 3rd-and-3. Blecch.
Your bottom line
The defense is getting all the accolades today, and they deserve every freaking one of them. Did you know State averaged just 3.6 yards-per-play? That’s a tiny, tiny number, smaller than they averaged in any single game last year, even smaller than what they managed against the ’09 Tide. Obviously the Bulldog receivers’ hands of [pick your rock-like building material of choice] played a role in that, but that’s still phenomenal defense, especially on the road, especially against a team whose option/short-passing game I thought was a terrible matchup for Auburn.
Of course, it helped the defense, too, that the offense wasn’t doing its usual thing. This is the big question facing Auburn’s coaching staff going forward: if the Arkansas St. game is too far in one direction for the offense, and the MSU game is too far in the other, how do they find that balance? I know a lot of Auburn fans feel like it’s already time to jump off the big-season bandwagon, but the offense has played one bad half out of four and the defense one bad half out of four; is that so bad? The two colossal special teams blunders hurt, but overall, Auburn was the decisively better team last night: they outgained State by more than 100 total yards and a good-sized 1.6 yards a play. And hell, man, they won. On the road. Against a well-coached team. That wanted this one and wanted it very, very badly. There’s negatives, sure, but there’s a hell of a lot of positives. Last year the Mississippi State game was the best game Auburn would play all season; I’m more than fine knowing that’s not the case this year.
So: it’s my opinion that if–or when–they can cut down on the special teams gaffes, find the proper balance with the offensive tempo, and maintain some of the defensive improvement, everything we want for this team is still very much in play.
Photo by Van Emst.
Filed Under: Featured, Football, Sports, War Blog Eagle
Luke says
How much did the backups play on D? I didn’t see them often at all.
WDEwg says
Great write-up Jerry. I don’t disagree with any of it.
Quick question- -how is it that we consistently have illegal formation penalties that kill us in year 2 of the Gus system?
Also- I thought a factor on some of those 3rd down non-conversions was that we took SO LONG to get the play in, and after that– thanks to the cowbells, it took along time for Cam to get everyone going– so we were snapping it rushed, and basically ran ourselves into busted plays. If we wanted to slow things down, you’d think the sidelines could still run at hyper speed, and just tell Cam to hold on until we got under 5 to comfortably snap the ball. Seemed like a big issue- -probably one we won’t encounter again on the road until the Iron Bowl, though.
The only trend I’m really worried about is end-of-first-half management. There are some scattered extenuating circumstances, but Messrs. Chiz and Gustav have managed to whiff several times in just 15 games: Tennessee, Alabama, Arky State, and now MSU. And I think there was one other game in which we weren’t aggressive at all in going after a FG attempt. Auburn isn’t yet good enough to be leaving low-risk opportunities on the field. This may have cost us the Alabama game, and it will cost us at least one victory this year if it continues.
That was tubershell, if I’ve ever seen tubershell. We were definitely playing more “not-to-lose,” and I thought we were definitely going to lose after the blocked field goal, and pass interference call. Luckily they were worse than we were last night, and we hauled butt outta there with a win. I’ll take 2-0 no matter what package it comes in. Now let’s get Ziemba healthy for Clemson.
Justin / AubOrange says
A day later, for me, it’s hard to be unsatisfied.
Watching that MSU receiver in tears after the game will tell you have much they cared. We should be just as happy as they are sad.
Maybe I’m too optimistic, but it’s encouraging that we could get a win in these scrappy, physical, cloud-of-dust SEC games that break out every so often, when we couldn’t do it last year against Kentucky.
The defense won the game. That just feels good to say. Hopefully they’ll build up some of that defensive swagger that we haven’t seen in a couple years now.
(The only thing I’m unhappy with is special teams. A muff punt led to their touchdown, and a block took a field goal off the board. That’s a 10 point swing! We would have beaten them handily on national television and we’d be feeling pretty good right now. The blocked field goal especially. We have one of the best kickers in Auburn history back there, and we can’t even block for him??)
Thanks Jerry!
We all just need to exhale for a moment.
Remember, we have 9 days between games and 16 days between conference games. The latter I think is especially important.
The schedule still sets up well for us and we’ll get better.
WDE!
Russ4au says
Question….. Why are the tight-ends not being utilized more? There was not one pass thrown to a tight-end in the first two games… (not that I remember anyway). A short toss to the tight-end over the middle would be the perfect play IMHO against an all-out blitz like Miss State threw at us last night. Complete 2-3 of those and they would be more reluctant to blitz.
WokDontRun says
What I took from last night is that we found a way to over come negative plays and pull out a victory….To me that is real growth…Especially the 3 and out forced after the onsides….And it does feel great to say that the D won that game….It really did feel like a Tuberville game last night, whic=h I am fine with….Now we have nine days to prep for Clemson, the IB last year showed what we can do when we have extra time.
Also Im fully on the train of moving Mario back to HB…We need a north-south runner like Dyer, not one that tries to go East West like Franklin wanted….That will never work in the SEC, the Ds are too fast….If Mario cannot get it together, then it is Dyer’s time.
Will someone e-mail the equipment guy and tell him to find some longer cleats for Onterio? Gaaaaahhhhhhh how many more times do we have to watch him fall down when there are more open yards to be had?! Actually i don’t think it’s the cleats, but he needs to lose the bad Barney Rubble running-in-place imitation. It is a trend now and he needs to get it corrected in all seriousness. Don’t try to make such extreme cuts. Heck a couple of times last night he fell just running straight ahead. I don’t get it.
Gabe says
mario should be at H-back…no doubt about it…he is a great open field runner, very good receiver and good blocker…he is exciteing to watch….he runs too tall to be a every down back…he is prone to fumble, and he is prone to get -6 yards on a off tackle play. give him is 3 carries and 4 receptuions a game at H-block and he will be a extremely valuable player.
two 3rd and one failures for us…please get well soon Ladarious Phillips..we need you!
the secondary took away the deep stuff…we need to be happy throwing the short pass when that happens…4 yard passes with the chance to break it long are nice things. Also, let Caudle throw it deep again.
beer_motor says
Yeah I’ve been wondering why Lutz isn’t seeing the field more also. Seems like having a TE for blocking and options for Dyer/McCalebb would be pretty sweet.
Fannin seems to have been stuck into the role-player mold, which is probably OK, I mean, he’s good at it.
Michiana Tiger says
Defense did a heck of a job, but I still believe that MSU dropping 4 or 5 passes (and not just the last drop) played a much bigger role in the win than what everyone seems to be stating.
I am sorry to sound so pessimistic, but if this trend continues, we are going to be in deep trouble! I remember a similar scenario when we played Tennessee last year when they too had quiet a few drops. Roof and Chizik still have a lot of work to do on the D before you plug this one into the Punnett square.
Foy Onion says
Third down conversions – What makes that 6-of-14 mark even worse is the fact that at one point we were 6-of-10.
Overall, though, I’m happy with the win. We will get offense and defense on the same page before too long. When that happens, look out!
Mark-
I too thought McCalebb’s problem was the cleats. Against Arky State, he was constantly getting to the edge- -cutting, and then falling on his keister. But I think I figured out a little more by watching Cam and Dyer run versus McCalebb. Cam and Dyer run controlled, almost looking like they are going half speed. It gives them the ability to cut quickly, absorb hits, etc. McCalebb has his legs going 1,000 miles an hour, and it’s almost like he’s way out over his skis–unbalanced, and then if he tries to cut, he goes down (untouched). It’s frustrating. He’s got to learn when to run all out, and when to be controlled.
Marmot says
I still don’t feel that great. All this game did was remind me of how erratic we were last year and how that never seemed to improve. There are reasons to believe that the potential for improvement is greater this year than last year thanks to depth and freshmen playmakers, but I think we are beginning to see the trend of Chizik football.
And others have mentioned it, but our execution of offensive plays seems out of whack from getting the plays in to Cam deciding whether to hand the ball to the running back or keep it. Just not sure why we are still having trouble with the basics.
Do the pass vs rushing attempts take into account that Newton ends up rushing on around 50% of the non-screen pass plays?
Mpg says
i agree Michiana, though the defense seemed much improved, statistically it had a lot to do with poor play from the miss st receivers.
overall i think it was a combo of people making too much out of this game before hand, making the players push it instead of hammering it like they should, and make trying to ease Cam in too much. The kid can play, so can the others around him. show that you believe that (coaches) and let them go to work.
also, i love Kodi…a lot. but he should never be asked to throw a ball more than 10 or 15 yards. of all the times, this year and last, that he had tried to make that toss throw…he has only completed it once. that pass to Lutz last year. even that throw back to Cam last night he threw horribly off of his back foot. that is a great play if well executed, be we got very lucky last night.
thanks for the write up Jerry, i waited all morning for it…always do.
WarBlogEagle says
Great thread, guys.
Luke, Jon Evans, Corey Lemonier (who was responsible for Relf’s goal-line fumble IIRC), and Nosa Eguae all saw time, and Chris Davis was indeed called on for dime duty as we all know. Not sure about Whitaker or the other backup LBs.
Marmot, I would point you towards AO’s comment–maybe we’re still not where we want to be, but last year, when the offense was hot garbage, they were just bad enough and the D just soft enough, we lost this kind of game. There’s been improvement. And there’s going to be more down the road. I think.
Re: the TEs, I think it’s a lack of throwing the ball in general, frankly. When you only throw 20 times a game and you have this many players to spread the ball out to, there’s not many catches to go around to the Swede Killa. But I think that’s a shame–a little slant like the kind Todd missed Trott on vs. ‘Bama should work, right? We’ll see.
Reid says
Jerry, in my opinion this is one of your best entries. Using the Punnett square analogy really put it over the top for me. Put me right back in my seat in freshmen bio and also applied perfectly to the first two games. Keep doing what you are doing.
tigertracker says
2-0! I’ll take it, but it was bittersweet. Sure I thought we’d throw up 50 pts again, but it’s nice to know that when the D is struggling the O picks it up and vice versa. Hopefully we won’t have a game where they are both off, though it will happen eventually…hopefully against a cupcake where we can still get a win out of it. I want to see what Dyer can do with a 20 carry game. I love fannin, but there has to be a reason the coaches aren’t giving him the touches as the “starting” tailback. It looked like his shoulder got dislocated last night which wasn’t the first time in history and will haunt him holding the ball for the rest of the season. Every third down from now on should be a newton run/pass option play on a roll out. Was it just me or after the newton pick did we not challenge them vertically again? Save for the burns overthrow on a brilliant playcall. newton one on one against a 6′ or smaller safety for a jump ball. love it! however, burns cannot throw worth a crap. its a wonder the throwback to newton didn’t get picked because I didn’t think that ball was ever coming down. All in all happy to be 2-0 with a road win under hostile cowbell conditions and know that we are capable of giving clem some stiff competition at a minimum and blowing them out if we can put it all together on both sides of the ball. Remember this is a young team that should get better as we go and we haven’t seen LP or Reed yet and stevens is MIA.
Almost forgot- Congratulations Nick Fairley. I think you have SEC D player of the week locked up, but if not the bar has been set very high.
It’s too bad that one of our deepest positions on the team (WR) is also one that is the least utilized. At least so far.
Like everyone else, I am just glad we won. Our defense did look better, but I am not ready to say all problems are fixed yet. If state had a quarterback that could hit an out route, they would have killed us. But they consistently threw those passes at the receivers’ feet. They had some success with short screens and underneath throws, just like Northwestern, WV, etc last year. It always seems like our secondary is a yard or two behind the receiver. That being said, our front four are beastly; they consistently put pressure on and half of those sacks last night came without blitzes. And our linebackers are solid too, Eltoro keeps getting better and better.
And Jerry I do agree that our offense looked off balance. There was one series in the first half where we were back inside our own 10 and we ran it with McCalebb up the middle 3 straight times. Not only is McCalebb not the back for that situation, that was nallsminger-esque playcalling. We had success with screen passes on the first drive, don’t know why we didn’t stick with it. Maybe as the season goes on we start passing more.
I also noticed that McCalebb seems to be falling over his own feet a lot. It’s like he gets going to fast and loses his balance. Also, something else I hope improves: Newton seemed to hold on to the ball a little too long on some of those read options (once causing a fumble). But that should clear up with time.
Ok, I didn’t mean to be such a debby downer. I will always take a win over a well-coached, super hyped SEC team in their own backyard with 4 days rest.
Yeah, H, I meant to mention–I sort of did last night–that even aside from the tempo issues, that was far and away the most conservative game I’ve ever seen Malzahn call. Where’s the guy who called the pump-and-go vs. LT last year? Is Chizik keeping him in a box? It’s weird. I’m hoping it’s just a road game thing.
Re: Ziemba, I don’t know if you all noticed this tweet;
http://twitter.com/Ziemba73/status/24077822248
And, what’s interesting, it was retweeted by a lot of people, including Marcus McNeil(!). Pretty cool that they have a little relationship going, even if it’s just following eachother on twitter.
And you guys are making waaay too much of a thing out of McCalebb. So he slipped twice, it’s not that big a deal. It’s not his cleats, it’s not his running style, it’s the astroturf at Davis-Wade that he wasn’t used to. Plenty of our guys were struggling with it.
Hell, he had a great game. For 5.7 a carry, he can slip all he wants to.
I really do y’all think … that game last night had to be the loudest Miss. State’s stadium has ever been right? Cowbells given the OK … sold out … the crowd looked bananas … Thursday night game on ESPN … Mullen fever/statement game for the new coaching staff … I’d like to see any other school march in and grab a win out of that. Hats off to our Tigers!
I think McCalebb has been coached to go down before contact when he’s got no more running room. I don’t have a problem with that if it keeps him healthy. Even if that is true it doesn’t explain why he always seems like he’s about to lose his balance.
And I would never question Luper… except for this. If McCalebb will never be big enough to be more than a semi-fragile speed back then why have him gain any weight at all and compromise his greatest asset, his speed? Maybe the gain in durability off-sets the loss of speed.
I hope we sign two awesome running backs in this class. We need them bad.
“I really do y’all think”? That was supposed to be “What do y’all think.” I need to catch up on sleep tonight!
AubieJunk says
That’s just it. This offense is not supposed to be balanced with the defense. The whole team is supposed to be commited to the up-tempo. It’s only effective when it’s run full speed. If the defense wants rest, 3 & out will do that for you.
If we’re going to try and balance our offense with defense, we need to change our offense. If we’re going to stick with Malzahn’s offense, the D will just have to come along when they can. We can win the shootouts (except maybe against Arky) if we’re not worried about how tired our D is.
Theboogins says
I almost had a heart attack when Gus called then double pass on a crucial 3rd down. It worked, but only just barely.
Good win, not pretty but a wins a win.
w4au says
So the astro-turf is not the reason for McCalebb’s slip ups because Davis Wade Stadium has a natural playing surface, not astro-turf. It’s grass.
http://football.ballparks.com/NCAA/SEC/MississippiState/index.htm
Prescription Athletic Turf? Sounds like turf, and it sure did look like it on TV.
Prescription Athletic Turf is a fancy term for natural grass with a really sophisticated drainage system.
http://themotzgroup.com/natural-turf/pat-prescription-athletic-turf
And, if you look closely at the photo at the top of this post, you can tell its the real thing. But I agree, there are a few stadiums with absolutely pristine natural playing surfaces. Scott Field is one of them, Pat Dye Field is another. Is it a coincidence that AU and MSU also have the agriculture programs in their respective states? And that the other universities in their states have inferior playing surfaces? (see the beach at Bryant Denny, and the fact that Ole Miss completely gave up on trying to grow grass, in Mississippi!)
Dilligaf says
A win is a win. Apparently, we have issues, but a win is a win.
Upon further review, yeah it’s grass. Good call w4au. My bad.
But man it looked like turf didn’t it?! Especially with the logos, like at midfield. Usually toward the end of a game at JH (or, you know, anyone’s stadium) the logo starts to deteriorate. But theirs held up perfect, and it was white too! That’s crazy. And impressive.
I swear I saw more guys than Onterio struggling with it. Maybe I’m crazy. Still, it only happened like twice and O-Mac will be fine. I for one don’t want him to change a single thing about his running if he’s getting 5.7 a carry.
– Good point regarding the pace to start the second half and wanting to make sure the defense was rested. I still don’t like the strategy. I’m okay with slowing things down and burning clock in the 4th quarter with a lead, but up to that point, scoring is paramount.
– Something to consider on the lack of passing…you lost your starting left tackle and probably your best pass protecting running back. If you feel like you can drive the football and eat up clock without passing it, that’s probably not a bad idea. Let’s face it, until Dyer gets a little more experience, we are living and dying by Cameron Newton so why risk getting him hurt. I’m not saying I agree with the strategy because it wasn’t like the result of the game was decided. I’d also be interested in a second look at the game to see how many pass attempts there were before and after Ziemba and Fannin go down.
– I’m going to watch the game again, but my initial perspective is that Newton needs to improve on finding the open man when there’s a blitz. It seemed like he bailed out and tried to make something happen without going to the hot read. Of course, as I think you noted, there were little to no slants over the middle, so who knows.
– I’m not terribly worried about Gus trusting Newton to throw down the field. I mean we threw plenty down the field last year with Todd and I refuse to believe that Gus thinks Todd’s arm is stronger than Newton’s.
Zach says
i think we will all appreciate this game a whole lot more in a few weeks when we see just how improved this dan mullen coached team is.
they gave us all they had at home for a nationally televised game under the lights. i honestly don’t think any team in the sec would have beaten them by much more than a touchdown last night. i really think this was the type of game in which even Bama would have just snuck out with a 16-7 or so win.
I saw Dyer do an excellent job in pass protection one play. Plus Mario wasn’t lost to injury until one of the very last drives. On the play basically right before the blocked FG, actually.
The loss of Ziemba may have had something to do with it. I also think that early interception played a part. I think we’ll see the passing game open back up real soon.
Anyone else missing the pump fake? I didn’t get to see the ASU game, but I didn’t see that at all in the MSU game. That was a staple of the deep ball last year, and it’s amazing how well Todd pulled it off. I hope Cam can learn to do it just as well.
Tree says
The Punnett Square analogy is genius.
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Share this Story: Book review: Reg Sherren's memoir an account of Canada through a CBC lens
Tom Sandborn
Dec 25, 2020 • December 25, 2020 • 2 minute read
Reg Sherren's latest book is titled That Wasn't the Plan: A Memoir. PNG
That Wasn’t the Plan: A Memoir
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Reg Sherren has come a long way from Wabush, the little mining town in Labrador where he was born. The veteran CBC reporter, known to many viewers as the host of the Country Canada show and a feature reporter on The National, uses this charming memoir to look back on an eventful life in TV journalism, a career that included covering foreign wars and local human interest stories, the collapse of the cod fishery, epic flooding on the Prairies and Canada’s continuing failure to meet its fiduciary duty to Indigenous Peoples.
Sherren deploys the storytelling talent that took him from Wabush to a CBC career that evoked vivid character sketches and hilarious moments like the time he found himself racing through the water on the back of a humpback whale, his encounters with a nudist pot farmer or the time when angry Maritime fishermen debated throwing him and his cameraman into the harbour. He also has heartbreaking tales to tell about notorious crimes and punishments, natural disasters, missing and murdered Indigenous women, torpedoed ships and lives lost to the seal hunt.
Sherren is fascinated by the Canadian military, and this memoir reflects that. He profiles the first Canadian woman soldier to die in combat, Capt. Nichola Goddard, and he accompanies Canadian veteran John Ford back to Nagasaki, where the vet survived not only the rigours of a Japanese prisoner of war camp but also the atom bomb attack on the city in 1945. One of his stories profiles Cpl. Francis Pegahmagabow, the most highly decorated Indigenous soldier in the First World War.
Reg Sherren’s latest book is titled That Wasn’t the Plan: A Memoir. PNG
In all these cases, Sherren focuses on the emotional depth of the story, the grief and pride of Goddard’s parents, the touching encounters between Ford and Japanese atom-bomb survivors and the way Pegahmagabow’s granddaughter Teresa honoured her granddad’s history by taking up the work for Indigenous rights that occupied much of his postwar life.
Sherren’s storytelling reflects the profound respect he has for the people he interviews and writes about.
But no Canadian memoir would be complete without a critique of the CBC, and Sherren doesn’t disappoint. He is mournful about many of the changes he has seen in the national network over the years and makes a persuasive case that things were better in the old days.
History buffs, journalists and CBC fans will enjoy this warm-hearted, highly readable memoir.
Tom Sandborn lives and writes in Vancouver. He welcomes your feedback and story tips at tos65@telus.net
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Inside Dominick Dunne’s Ties to Menendez Brothers: Shared Parental Abuse, Gay Identity (Exclusive Book Excerpt)
In an excerpt from his biography “Money, Murder, and Dominick Dunne,” Robert Hofler reveals how Vanity Fair’s star reporter became obsessed with one of the young killers
Robert Hofler
In 1993 Dominick Dunne was already famous for saying “he did it” whenever it came to a high-profile murder case he reported on for Vanity Fair. He almost always sided with the prosecution against the defendant, and he did so with the same unbridled partiality he honed a decade earlier when, making his debut in Vanity Fair, he covered the trial of John Sweeney, the Ma Maison chef who strangled to death Dunne’s 22-year-old actress-daughter, Dominique.
Erik and Lyle Menendez were on trial for double murder in 1993. The two young men and their two middle-aged victims were not celebrities, but they were wealthy, lived in Beverly Hills, and had ties to the movie business. Even more newsworthy: The victims were Erik and Lyle’s parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez, a top executive at Live Entertainment. The brothers loaded and reloaded their 12-gauge Mossberg shotguns 14 times in the TV room of the family mansion at 722 North Elm Drive.
There was no doubt that Erik and Lyle had murdered their parents on August 20, 1989, as the couple sat watching “The Spy Who Loved Me” on the VCR. The big question of the sensational Menendez trial was whether the father had sexually abused his sons. Dunne said he believed without a doubt that Jose never molested them. He said it before the trial began, and he said it 12 years later when interviewed for a documentary based on his life. “I never ever believed for a second that he sexually abused them,” he told the camera.
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Actually, Dunne did believe the two son’s accusations against Jose Menendez, and he believed it for more than a second. He believed it for the better part of a day. September 11, 1993, was Lyle Menendez’s first day on the stand in his own defense. Defense attorney Jill Lansing questioned him on the stand, “Why did you kill your parents?”
“Because we were afraid,” Lyle whispered, the tears already beginning to form. “He raped me.”
“Did you cry?” asked his lawyer.
“Did you bleed?”
“Were you scared?”
“Did you ask him not to?”
“How did you ask him not to?”
“I just told him, I don’t…I don’t…”
According to Lyle, Jose Menendez thought of their sex together as a male bonding ritual. Lyle was only six years old when first raped, and said being anally penetrated made him feel he was “the most important thing” in his father’s life.
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The most heartbreaking moment in his testimony, however, came later when Lyle talked about his younger brother. He revealed his father also raped Erik, and that he, in turn, replicated that sexual abuse by taking his kid brother into the woods to molest him there in a similar matter. In the courtroom, Lyle looked away from his lawyer, and leaning forward on the stand, he faced Erik to apologize, “I don’t understand why, and I’m sorry!”
Erik and Lyle were not the only ones crying. Several jurors and reporters also wept. Ashen, Dominick Dunne shook his head. “I wonder if I’m wrong. Could I be wrong?” he asked Shoreen Maghame, a young reporter from the City News Service.
Out in the courthouse hallway, Dunne repeated his “I wonder if I’m wrong” statement to another reporter, and added, “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I think I believe this. I think he’s telling the truth.”
Unlike Shoreen Maghame, Playboy reporter Robert Rand agreed with the man from Vanity Fair about almost nothing that happened during the Menendez trial. In fact, Court TV had hired Dunne and Rand to disagree, and late every Friday afternoon throughout the trial the two journalists gave opposing weekly rebuttals on camera. Crime watchers had never seen anything like it. The Menendez trial was only the second one for which the cable network presented gavel-to-gavel coverage, the first being the ten-day Williams Kennedy Smith rape trial in 1991. On Court TV during the months-long Menendez trial, it was Robert Rand for the defense and Dominick Dunne for the prosecution.
In the hallway, Dunne repeated himself a third time, “I may be wrong.”
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The Menendez trial represented everything Dunne loathed about the criminal justice system. It was all about a couple of wealthy brats using their money to buy themselves justice and, in the process, ruin the good reputations of their victims. Dominick saw the same thing happen to his own daughter, Dominique. The defense raised unsubstantiated charges of abortion and drug use against her, and then, in Dunne’s opinion, the killer got his rich boss to pay for his defense.
The Menendez trial also proved personally complicated for Dunne. Like Jose Menendez, he, too, had raised two sons in the rarefied hot-house environment of money, privilege, and celebrity that is Beverly Hills. Even more disturbing, Dunne found he strongly identified with one of the young killers and confessed, years later, of being “fascinated” by Erik Menendez.
Erik was the handsome son, the likable one. He overcame a severe childhood stammer, as did Dunne; and much more significant, Dunne believed Erik to be “homosexual.” In the private journals he kept as an adult, Dunne wrote of not understanding the “equation between” the young heiresses he dated in his hometown of West Hartford, Connecticut, and the adult men he met in the town’s public restrooms, but that he pursued them with “the same fervor.” He claimed to have been only “nine or ten” when he first began performing acts of oral sex on men in the local park.
Then there were the beatings he received from his father, Dr. Richard Dunne.
The Menendez trial compelled Dunne, for the first time in his life, to write and publicly talk about the physical abuse he experienced as a child at the hands of his own father. He linked that abuse to what happened to the younger Menendez son. Dunne never publicly revealed the other thing that drew him to Erik: their sexual orientation. While he believed that Jose Menendez called Erik a “faggot,” Dunne would only say that his own father had called him a “sissy.”
The word “sissy” in the guarded 1930s of Dunne’s boyhood had been replaced by “faggot” in the less circumspect times of Erik’s youth. “He mimicked me,” Dominick said of his own father. “He called me a sissy. ‘Sissy’ is a tough word. It may not sound tough, but it’s words that hurt. It lingers.”
The word “sissy” fastened itself to Dunne’s consciousness because it labeled his greatest fear about himself. He was not a real boy. He was a girl trapped in a boy’s body.
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Dr. Dunne was not the only one who said it. An uncle told Richard that the 6-year-old Nicky Dunne “ought to have been a girl.” A friendly Italian barber told his mother, Dorothy Dunne, the same thing: “He ought to have been a girl.” What remained burned in Dominick Dunne’s memory is that neither parent disagreed with that opinion; no one came to his “rescue” to claim the real little boy within. “I never felt I belonged anywhere, even in my own family. I was the outsider of the six kids,” he said.
Dunne’s deeply instilled homophobia regarding his own sexual orientation influenced and played into his coverage of the Menendez trial.
“There was a strain of homosexuality running through the trial,” said the prosecutor, Pamela Bozanich, whom Dunne quickly befriended. “We knew Erik was gay and having oral sex with the inmates.” They also knew of homoerotic photographs taken of Erik. In addition, Dunne liked to gossip about Erik’s possible physical attraction to his high school friend Craig Cignarelli, a witness for the prosecution. Dunne and Bozanich even speculated on why Judge Weisberg often disallowed the word “homosexual” in the courtroom.
According to Bozanich, defense attorney Leslie Abramson was “panicked that people would find out or think Erik was homosexual. We had this strain all through the trail and Dominick would whisper things people told him.”
And it didn’t stop there. Early one morning, Bozanich awoke to a frantic phone call. It was Dominick Dunne. He heard he was going to be outed if he did not stop writing about the Menendez trial. Bozanich had to wonder, “Why is he telling me this at six o’clock in the morning?”
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ABC News’s Dan Abrams recalled the hubbub. “It was really a very, very gossipy case,” said the legal analyst. “There’s no question when it came to the trial gossip Dominick was the leader among the reporters there. He was hearing everything. Some of it wasn’t true.”
One tidbit that turned out to be true, and which Dunne uncovered through his reporting, was a homoerotic photograph taken of Erik Menendez. A detective gave him the tip to contact the photographer Philip Kearney.
“Dominick was very apologetic when he first phoned me,” Kearney recalled. “He was very respectful.” Which did not stop Dunne from asking if the photographer had an intimate relationship with Erik. In Vanity Fair, Dominick recorded Kearney’s response as being “Spiritually, yes. Physically, almost.”
Nearly a decade and a half after that interview, Kearney said the relationship was actually “more physical than it was spiritual. I’d give Erik a massage and it would lead to other things.”
Erik always claimed not to be homosexual but told the photographer, “If I was gay, Craig [Cignarelli] would be my boyfriend.”
“The statement is nonsensical, but I didn’t challenge it,” said Kearney.
One day, Erik gave Kearney a screenplay he had written, about a teenager who kills his parents to collect the insurance money. Kearney did not read it but knew the general outline from what Erik told him. “It’s horrible enough reading your own stuff,” Kearney surmised. “And I shelved it.”
In Dunne’s conversations with Kearney, he focused not on the script that presaged the double murders but rather the photographs. In his testimony Erik claimed that his father forced him to pose naked over an oval mirror to obtain a more dramatic view of his naked torso. Dunne rejected that story. He believed Erik got the idea of the mirror from one of Kearney’s photo sessions, and it was this photo that Dominick insisted illustrate his Vanity Fair article.
Dunne and Kearney also discussed at length the fateful day that Erik showed up not in the usual sports car but an old clunker. Kearney never knew for sure if Jose Menendez had molested his sons. “What I do know is the father cut them off. He cut them off where it hurt the most in Beverly Hills,” Kearney said of money, cars, and clothes. “And that’s where it was all trailing from. The car wasn’t in a shop. The father had taken it away from him.”
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According to Kearney, Dominick always believed that Lyle masterminded the murders, and “Erik wasn’t strong enough to defy that hook Lyle had in him.”
The first Menendez trial ended in two hung juries. Dominick Dunne, however, did not cover the second trial, which resulted in two murder convictions. By then, the Vanity Fair writer was engulfed in the O. J. Simpson murder trial. Not that he ever forgot Erik Menendez.
In 2001, Dunne wrote a letter to Erik to request a face-to-face interview in prison. He had read Erik’s many unproduced screenplays, written before the two sons committed murder, and in the letter he went on to lavish praise on the young man’s talent as a writer. “How often you come to my mind,” Dunne wrote.
His fascination didn’t stop there. He also made copies of Kearney’s shirtless photograph of Erik, and on special occasions, Dunne would show the photo to guests at his country house in Hadlyme, Connecticut.
“He could be a Calvin Klein model,” said the man from Vanity Fair.
Adapted from “Money, Murder, and Dominick Dunne: A Life in Several Acts” by Robert Hofler. Reprinted by permission of the University of Wisconsin Press. © 2017 by the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. All rights reserved.
#BuryYourGays: 27 LGBT TV Characters Killed Off in 2016, From 'Empire' to 'Game of Thrones' (Photos)
Gay and lesbian characters had a seriously high mortality rate on the small screen this year.
Denise Cloyd (Merritt Wever), "The Walking Dead"
A medic for the Alexandria Safe-Zone, she planted a kiss on Tara’s lips at one point. But she becomes the first victim of Negan’s group when he seeks retaliation for the Alexandria assault. Because on TV, LGBT characters seem to always die first.
Loras Tyrell (Finn Jones), "Game of Thrones"
Imprisoned by the Faith Militant for buggery, Loras winds up dying -- along with his sister, Margaery, when Cercei blows up the Great Sept with a dragon-fire bomb.
Poussey Washington (Samira Wiley), "Orange Is the New Black"
A former Army brat who first fell for a German commander’s daughter when her father was stationed overseas, Poussey is accidentally suffocated by rookie correctional officer Baxter Bayley during a demonstration in the Litchfield prison cafeteria.
Lexa (Alycia Debnam-Carey), "The 100"
The commander of the 12 Clans, who sparks a relationship with Clarke (Eliza Taylor), dies after being accidentally shot in the stomach by rival Titus.
Edward Meechum (Nathan Darrow), "House of Cards"
Frank Underwood’s bodyguard was promoted to Secret Service when he became president, had a three-way with first couple Frank (Kevin Spacey) and Claire (Robin Wright) and died taking a bullet for the president.
Bethany Mayfair (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), "Blindspot"
The assistant director of the FBI’s New York office was fatally shot by Oscar while confronting tatted heroine Jane Doe (Jaimie Alexander) about who had framed her for murder. If you're going to kill off a series regular, make sure it's the lesbian.
Root (Amy Acker), "Person of Interest"
A computer hacker in love with former Army intelligence operative Sameen (Sarah Shahi), Root winds up taking a sniper’s bullet intended for Finch (Michael Emerson). And thus ended a character who'd been on the show since season 1 (and in more episodes than any other woman).
Donnie (Michael Esper), "Shades of Blue"
A NYPD internal affairs lieutenant -- and ex of Ray Liotta's crooked precinct commander -- was killed by another cop apparently in self-defense.
Mary Louise and Nora (Teressa Liane and Scarlett Byrne), "The Vampire Diaries"
Undead Heretic members who are tired of a life on the run after imprisonment in the Armory, these lovers of more than a century decide to blow themselves up in a fiery car crash.
Camilla Marks and Mimi Whiteman (Naomi Campbell and Marisa Tomei), "Empire"
This (secretly) married couple schemed to oust Lucious from control off Empire Entertainment but then turned on each other, with Camilla killing Mimi and then herself (after Lucious tried to blackmail her by catching the murder on videotape).
Jack Downey (Tanner Buchanan), "The Fosters"
An awkward bespectacled foster teen who befriends Callie and Jude -- and shares a kiss with Jude -- before his foster dad murders him. Because of course he does.
Charlotte DeLaurentis (Vanessa Ray), "Pretty Little Liars"
Charlotte, revealed to be a transgender villain for much of the show, dies mysteriously in a fall from a bell tower -- only hours after being released from a mental hospital to the care of her sister. As with all things "PLL," though, there's a chance she's not really dead.
Sara Harvey (Dre Davis), "Pretty Little Liars"
Sara, a love interest of jock Emily Fields (Shay Mitchell), became the third LGBT character to die on the series -- this time in the shower, to an as-yet unidentified assailant.
Thomas Abigail (Dougray Scott), "Fear the Walking Dead"
No sooner does Victor Strand (Colman Domingo) reunite with his boyfriend after the zombie apocalypse separates them than he learns that Thomas has been bitten. Thomas soon dies and Victor shoots him in the head.
Pamela Claybourne and Ella Johnson (Gloria Reuben and Vanessa Bell Calloway), "Saints & Sinners"
Pamela and Ella, the mayor and councilwoman of the town of Cypress, are having an illicit affair -- which leads to the murder of Ella's husband. The killer turns out to be Pamela's husband, who mistakenly thought his wife was having an affair with the deceased -- and then shoots both Pamela and Ella when he learns the truth. Killing two lesbians with one stone.
Gina (Emmanuelle Chriqui), "Shut Eye"
First, husband-wife psychic entrepreneurs Charlie and Linda try to hire hypnotist Gina, then they torture her, then Linda sleeps with Gina. And then Gina gets murdered by the series villain. Which is modern TV's version of comeuppance.
Edward Philippe Mott (Evan Peters), "American Horror Story: Roanoke"
Edward, the gay aristocratic owner of a mansion in 18th-century Roanoke, N.C., meets a mysterious and violent end at the hands of colonial spirits.
Helen (Sarah Silverman), "Masters of Sex"
Helen dies in childbirth -- and worse, her parents deny any parental rights to her longtime girlfriend, Betty (Annaleigh Ashford). A typically '50s unhappy ending -- though at least she isn't murdered.
Susan Jackson (Hilary Jardine), "Van Helsing"
A bisexual former vampire who cuddles up with vampire-hunting lead Vanessa Van Helsing (Kelly Overton) but ultimately is strangled to death by a serial killer.
Roz Walters and Molly Ryan (Simona Brown and Rebekah Wainwright), "Guilt"
Freeform's one-season mystery drama about three young women sharing a London flat had a doozy of a finale. We learn that two of the roommates (Roz and Molly) were secretly having an affair, that a jealous Roz hired the third roommate's boyfriend to kill Molly and that the third roommate kills Roz when this all comes to light.
Major Corky Lance Corcoran (Tom Hollander), "The Night Manager"
A henchman of a wealthy but secretive arms dealer, the fey Corky is beaten to death by British intelligence recruit Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) to prevent his exposure.
Felicity (Shivani Ghai), "The Catch"
Felicity is introduced as the bisexual girlfriend of Sonya Walger's con artist character, Margot -- but is shot dead by Margot's own brother after he learns Felicity has slept with both siblings.
Bridey Cruz (Floriana Lima), "The Family"
The lesbian lifestyle blogger gets offed after getting a little too close to uncovering the ABC drama's central mystery -- but the culprit was intended to be revealed in a second season that will now never happen. Signs point to her lover, Willa (Allison Pill), who managed her mom's campaign for governor of Maine.
Gay and lesbian characters had a seriously high mortality rate on the small screen this year (spoilers ahead!)
BIO Robert Hofler
Robert Hofler, TheWrap's lead theater critic, has worked as an editor at Life, Us Weekly and Variety. His books include "The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson," "Party Animals," and "Sexplosion: From Andy Warhol to A Clockwork Orange, How a Generation of Pop Rebels Broke All the Taboos." His latest book, "Money, Murder, and Dominick Dunne," is now in paperback.
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Jason Biggs Apologizes on ‘The View’ for ‘Stupid’ Malaysia Airlines Joke
“It’s how I cope,” Biggs said of making jokes in a time of tragedy
Greg Gilman | July 21, 2014 @ 8:57 AM Last Updated: July 21, 2014 @ 8:58 AM
Jason Biggs began his co-hosting gig on “The View” on Monday by issuing another apology for the Malaysia Airlines joke he made last week after Flight 17 crashed in Ukraine.
“There was one line, an old adage: ‘Never attribute to malice that which is explained by stupidity,'” Biggs said. “I certainly meant no harm; there was no malice, but I was stupid. It was poorly timed. I’ve always tried to find the humor in situations … it’s a knee-jerk reaction for me, it’s how I cope.”
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The “Orange Is the New Black” star offended Twitter users last Thursday when he tweeted, “Anyone wanna buy my Malaysian Airlines frequent flier miles?”
It wasn’t the first time Biggs made a joke on Twitter that didn’t fly with some of his followers, and it wasn’t even the first time he explained his personal life to the women on the ABC daytime talk show.
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Biggs told Jenny McCarthy he “wasn’t aware of the extent and magnitude of what had happened” when he made the joke.
“I have nothing but sympathy for the victims and their families. I’ve learned my lesson, and I’d like to move on,” he said.
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Garth Ukrainetz standing at a sign in Radium that reads: The Mountains Shall Bring Peace to the People.” Photo: Cassandra Ukrainetz
With a smile and a wink Canadian poet pens ‘Hero Trail’
Garth Paul Ukrainetz, Poet Laureate of the Blackmud Creek, wrote ‘Hero Trail’ for the people of Trail
How many times in your life can you say – if ever – that an innately powerful poem has been written just for you?
Well, now the people of Trail can.
“This is the 17th poem I’ve written about Canada’s flower corvettes from the Second World War, and this poem is the deepest of them all,” Garth Paul Ukrainetz, Poet Laureate of the Blackmud Creek, shares.
“HMCS Trail has a story to tell the rest of Canada … and the world.”
And “Hero Trail” is more than simply black text printed on a page of a newspaper that you’ll read once then toss aside. The words of the poem are to savour, they’ll touch your spirit and you’ll ponder their meaning over and over.
Read the poem here: Hero Trail
The Trail Times was first contacted by the Edmonton-based poet back in the fall. He asked if the newspaper would be interested in a piece on Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Trail – a wartime ship built and named after the City of Trail in 1941 – as a Remembrance Day feature.
Of course, this was a once-in-a-lifetime chance for Times readers so the answer without question was, “Yes please!”
As with all the finest things in life, “Hero Trail” took a little more time for the poet laureate to roll onto paper than what he originally planned. It’s always best for a poem to have its own direction than force a direction onto a poem, he said.
“I had just finished a marathon writing of a bunch of warship poems in order to get them into newspapers for Remembrance Day publication, and quite frankly I was tired and uninspired and ready to take a break,” Ukrainetz said shortly after he submitted the poem on Nov. 24.
“I had just started my poem HMCS Trail, but honestly there was not enough gas in my tank to get this poem finished in time for Remembrance Day and I figured Trail wouldn’t care too much about the poem anyway, so I decided not to write my HMCS Trail poem. But then I read … the Trail Times, when you made the announcement that I was writing it, and that motivated and inspired me to finish,” he said.
“I have a feeling the people of Trail are gonna like this poem. I made it kinda special for them.”
Originally hailing from Saskatchewan, as many Trail families are, Ukrainetz has travelled through the Silver City a few times, the last time was decades ago. Even though it’s been 20-or-so years since he was here, the poet is tapped into what the people of Trail most treasure, the majestic river and the mountains that hold us close.
“The Columbia River is the most distinguishing feature about Trail,” he said. “There would be no Trail without that river.”
While they don’t quite make it to the southern Interior for summer vacation, Ukrainetz and his daughter often visit B.C.’s hot springs in Radium for a week in July where they swim and explore Columbia Lake, the source of the Columbia River.
The verse seven line “Where the mountains bring peace to the people” is a tribute to his favourite sign in Radium that reads, “The Mountains Shall Bring Peace to the People.”
That sign is located at the top of a cliff overlooking Sinclair Creek which immediately flows into the Columbia River, the water that eventually flows through Trail.
“To be quite honest, that sign in Radium Hot Springs is basically the foundation of this poem,” he said. “That foundation is peace.”
Being a Second World War buff and delving into war through the written word – like those in “Hero Trail” – has Ukrainetz thinking about life today and where we are headed.
“A world where there’s no more war. A world of peace and equality for all. A bit of heaven on Earth.
“Is it just a dream or can it really be achieved?” he questions. “What path must we take to achieve this lofty and seemingly unattainable goal of true world peace and equality for all?
“Even though we probably will never reach the lofty destination of ‘heaven on earth,’ it’s important to be on the path towards it.”
Read more: In his own words; Long lost poem recounts life of a Trail air gunner
Read more: Remembering a young man from Trail who went to war and never came home
Read more: Remembering Trail veterans now gone
Read more: HMCS Sackville – Just for the Hull Of It campaign
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In the middle of this photo is HMCS Trail’s gun shield art, which is a hound dog. Most Flower Corvettes painted a special picture on the shield of their main four-inch gun and it became part of their ship’s identity. Titled “Sailors on HMCS Trail,” this photo is courtesy of Terry Marentette via Garth Ukrainetz.
380,000 British Columbians expected to be immunized for COVID-19 by March: Top doctor
Family split between White Rock, Syria highlights ‘crack’ in refugee reunification process
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Glasgow Arts
Rajni Perera: Traveller (visits by advance booking only)
Location: Tramway
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Tramway is delighted to present ‘Traveller’, the first exhibition in the UK by multi-disciplinary artist Rajni Perera.
Sri Lanka-born Toronto-based artist Perera’s bold and intricately crafted paintings, sculptures, textile works, and installations explore issues of ancestorship, hybridity, futurity, and identity through the lens of science fiction. Influenced by a range of visual references including Indian miniaturisim, Astro-blackness, paleontology, magical realism, scientific illustration and fashion as well as her personal experiences of migration, Perera’s works evoke alternative histories, new mythologies and possible futures for the diasporic individual. On entering her immersive installations, we encounter vivid, futuristic worlds bought to life by a distinctive visual language which incorporates traditional techniques and crafts such as embellishment, weaving, woodwork and basketry. The ancestral legacies embodied in these techniques are forged into ornate, protective garments which become spiritual suits of armour for an empowered and resilient ‘Traveller’ of the future.
The exhibition ‘Traveller’ encompasses a series of vignettes of a story about the future of humans which positions the diasporic body as the focus of the future. The Travellers and the world/s they inhabit are portrayed across a constellation of works which encompasses meticulously painted portraits, garments, busts and a large statue within an immersive exhibition environment. Together they create a dialogue between past, present and future evoking the sense that we are witnessing museum artefacts from a potential future not yet come to pass.
In addition, the exhibition includes a number of tools and garments conceived to protect the Traveller from a polluted environment following environmental collapse. Three elaborately embellished face masks are displayed on plinths, created in 2019 and described as ‘pollution wear’ they also convey notions of protection and survival being played out in our present moment.
Described by Negarra A.Kudumu in the accompanying text for the first iteration of the Traveller series ‘The Travellers are protected by way of ancestral armour developed for body and spirit, and adapted to fit behaviours of care and nourishment, while facing the dangers of off-world commute, inhospitable terrain, and territorial dispute. These vestments have been produced slowly, in some cases over the course of many centuries. Their mythologies join hands and worlds through bloodlines, through warp and weft, all the way through to the place where the formerly displaced are presently powerful, safe, protected and flourishing.’
This exhibition is funded by Creative Scotland and The High Commission of Canada in the UK, with additional support from Toronto Arts Council and Ontario Arts Council.
About Rajni Perera
Rajni Perera has been exhibited at the Phi Foundation (Montreal, Canada, 2020), Chromatic Festival (Montréal, Canada, 2019), the Museum of Contemporary Art (Toronto, Canada, 2018), The Museum of Modern Art (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Art Metropole (Toronto, Canada, 2017), Gallery 44 (Toronto, Canada, 2017), the art Gallery of York University (Toronto, Canada, 2017), the Colombo Art Biennale (Edinburgh, UK, 2017), OTA Fine Arts (Tokyo, Japan 2017), Superchief Gallery (Brooklyn, USA, 2017), the Colombo Art Biennale (Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2016), The Public House of Art (Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2016), Art Dubai (Dubai, UAE, 2016) and the Art League Houston (Houston, USA, 2014), and other sites. The Art Gallery of Ontario acquired one of her artworks in 2019.
Image: Detail from Rajni Perera, Traveler, 2019
Mixed media on stretched cotton rag stock
40,6 x 20,5 cm (16″ x 12″)
Courtesy of Private collection
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#Reading Rainbow
Burton Sued Over Reading Rainbow
By T'Bonz August 8, 2017
Eight years after reviving Reading Rainbow, Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s LeVar Burton is being sued for “hijacking the long-running PBS show.”...
Reading Rainbow Fans Break Kickstarter Record
By T'Bonz July 1, 2014
Thanks to the generosity of the fans, LeVar Burton‘s Reading Rainbow Kickstarter is up to almost five million dollars in pledges. 98,153...
Trek Stars Join Reading Rainbow Event
By T'Bonz June 12, 2014
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Burton Wants To Expand Reading Rainbow Access
By T'Bonz June 6, 2014
After the success of the initial Reading Rainbow Kickstarter campaign, LeVar Burton wants to go further. The original goal of one million...
Burton In Funny Or Die
A new Funny or Die clip featuring LeVar Burton explores the power of reading. In the clip, Burton finds out that there...
Burton Kickstarter Funded In Twelve Hours
By T'Bonz May 29, 2014
LeVar Burton‘s Reading Rainbow Kickstarter campaign made its target one million dollars in less than a day. The campaign, reported here by...
Burton’s Reading Rainbow Kickstarter
LeVar Burton has announced an ambitious project to bring Reading Rainbow into more homes and classrooms. The goal of the Kickstarter campaign...
Reading Rainbow Celebrates Thirty Years
Back on June 6, 1983, Tight Times, the first episode of LeVar Burton‘s Reading Rainbow aired. The series went on for twenty-one...
Burton Visits White House
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Burton: Reading Rainbow App
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No Pot of Gold At The End Of Burton’s Reading Rainbow
By T'Bonz August 28, 2009
The Emmy-winning Reading Rainbow is coming to an end, due to a shift in the philosophy of educational television. Friday marks the...
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Spike Onto Truth About Men
Sometime after “Stripperella” and before “Joe Schmo 2,” Spike TV President Albie Hecht had an idea: Maybe “the first network for men” didn’t know enough about men to know what men really wanted to watch on television.
So last March Spike TV commissioned survey groups Penn, Schoen and Berland and Insight Research to conduct a sweeping study of male attitudes-not attitudes about television but about culture, family, jobs and relationships.
The results, which the network will release Aug. 16, have been frequently used by Spike TV executives in recent months to make programming and marketing decisions.
“I really believed that there was more out there about guys which was being overlooked,” Mr. Hecht said. “And this study shows a modern man with many dimensions. We are using it as a GPS [global positioning system] on how we sell and program Spike TV.”
The study showed, for example, that men have tremendous anxiety about their work, with 68 percent saying they are “concerned about making ends meet” and 28 percent saying they are worried about losing their jobs.
So Spike TV greenlighted two workplace-related reality shows for this fall-“The Club,” about two entreprenuers re-opening a Las Vegas nightclub, and “I Hate My Job,” where competitors attempt to enter the career of their dreams.
Another question found that 56 percent of respondents would be willing to consider being a stay-at-home dad and ranked family of significant importance. Thus, Spike will air a documentary special, “True Dads,” that celebrates fatherhood. Other questions have prompted Spike-which once fashioned itself as focusing on subjects such as adult animation and video games-to put more relationship-oriented programming into development.
Another line of questioning debunked the idea that modern men are “metrosexual,” with one query showing only 4 percent of the respondents have ever had a facial.
“When we were starting this network there was all this discussion about metrosexuals,” said Director of Research David Gleason. “But even in New York and Los Angeles it’s a very small percentage of people.”
For the network, that meant eschewing sleek urban hipsters and embracing more down-to-earth types when making casting and aesthetic choices.
“It’s an important piece of our positioning-who we put in our promos and how we cast and what we are talking about in terms of specials,” Mr. Gleason said. “We don’t want specials showing off $5,000 plasma screen TVs.”
DiMartino Takes Marketing Post With Fox TV Studios
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WICT Timeline1979 Women in Cable
WICT
Women in Cable is founded at the Western Cable Show in Anaheim, Calif., by a group of women building a networking base in an industry dominated by men.
WIC holds its first Accolades Breakfast to honor companies within the industry that address women’s issues in programming and in the professional working environment.
The first WIC professional education course takes place in Philadelphia. It offers training not available to many professionals and opens the door to the relationship between WIC and the University of Denver, which continues today through case study work featured at the WICT Forum.
The first National Management Conference takes place.
The WIC Foundation is established to address long-range work force productivity trends and issues that have an impact on the cable industry. The foundation serves as a catalyst for change through research, development and awareness efforts.
WIC and the University of Denver Center for Management Development jointly create the Certificate in Cable Management program, which later becomes the Management Education series.
The first Executive Development Seminar is held as a way to help women advance in the cable industry.
WIC holds its first Leadership Conference, in which national and chapter leaders come together to promote skills for chapter management, recruitment, programming, fiscal responsibility and leadership.
The Past President’s Council is formed to meet the needs of top women in the industry. This program offers meetings on a variety of political and advocacy topics.
WIC headquarters opens in Chicago. Full-time staff is hired.
The Betsy Magness Leadership Institute is formed to provide a year-long program of direct feedback, personal development and industry involvement for women at senior- and upper-middle-management levels.
WIC membership reaches 2,000.
Women in Cable changes its name to Women in Cable & Telecommunications to reflect the convergence of the cable and telecommunications industries.
WICT membership tops 3,000.
The first sold-out Accolades Breakfast takes place, selling more than 750 tickets.
WICT hires its first full-time paid president, Olympic gold medalist and former U.S. Olympic Committee VP Benita Mosley. Membership tops 4,000.
WICT headquarters moves from Chicago to Chantilly, Va., near Washington.
WICT unveils its Touchstones of Leadership-seven attributes that will drive much of the association’s course of work in programming, development, recruitment and research.
The WICT Foundation unveils the PAR Initiative, a groundbreaking advocacy program that measures and supports pay equity for the sexes, advancement opportunities for women and resources for work/life support. Cox Communications and The Weather Channel are named best operator and best programmer, respectively, for women in cable.
WICT partners with Cable Positive and Horowitz Associates, with the New York WICT chapter leading the way, to create Cable’s Spring Break Week, an industry effort to consolidate the events of each organization into one week in New York. n
History and photos courtesy of Women in Cable & Telecommunications.
Fox’s D.C. Stations Chided by FCC
Free Airtime Plan Criticized
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NBC Wins 8 Sports Emmy Awards
May 3, 2005 • Post A Comment
NBC claimed eight Sports Emmy awards–7½ if you split Bob Costas’ Emmy for his entry that consisted of NBC Olympics and HBO videotape–to lead the pack at Monday night’s 26th Annual Sports Emmy Awards presented by the National Television Academy in New York.
Five of NBC’s awards were for coverage of the 2004 Summer Games in Athens, Greece.
In addition to sharing the Emmy awarded Mr. Costas, HBO claimed five Emmys, including two for “Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel,” to tie ESPN, which also picked up five awards, including two for “SportsCenter.”
CBS and Fox picked up three Emmys each. ABC took home two Emmys. ESPN2, the NFL Network and TNT claimed one Emmy each.
There were 700 entries in 27 categories honoring the best in sports programming broadcast or telecast in 2004.
A complete list of winners can be found at www.emmyonline.org.
Stewart, Burnett Preview ‘Martha’ Show
Jackson to Produce ‘Afro Samurai’ for Spike TV
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Revolution in VOD Ads
When Schick begins advertising its razors on Music Choice’s video-on-demand service this month, the campaign is likely to mark the start of a raft of new business for the music video service. That’s because word is just beginning to percolate through the VOD advertising community that the content provider is offering something that advertisers can’t get elsewhere: a guarantee.
Music Choice On Demand promises its advertisers that they pay only for spots that are seen, not those that get fast-forwarded. That bold offer isn’t and can’t be made by many other on-demand providers.
“If someone buys 1 million views, they will get that, no matter how long it takes,” said Christina Tancredi, senior VP with Music Choice.
Music Choice tags its videos and the ads as separate entities, allowing them to be tracked separately by Rentrak. Its deal with Rentrak gives Music Choice direct access to measurement information on its VOD activity any time of the day.
Trick-play data on whether or not ads were paused, rewound or fast-forwarded has been unavailable in the industry but is considered a critical objective for VOD measurement because it illuminates what is unknown today in the ad-supported VOD world-whether the ads were watched. Ads, of course, are the financial backbone for basic content providers in the on-demand world.
On the VOD Vanguard
Most networks see their usage data only on a monthly basis from Rentrak via the agreements Rentrak has with cable operators, rather than directly the way Music Choice does, said Ken Papagan, executive VP for Rentrak. However, Rentrak completed a test last month with 18 new providers, including broadcasters, cable networks and studios, and is negotiating deals with them for direct-access daily reports.
For now, Music Choice is in a unique spot and may remain so. Most providers encode their content and ads as one, making it tougher to track commercial viewing habits even with daily reports.
Being on the VOD vanguard has piqued advertisers’ interest in Music Choice.
“We pay for what we get and we know what we get,” said Mitch Oscar, executive VP of Carat Digital. He said he placed the VOD buy for Schick largely because of the guarantee. The razor maker is also advertising on-demand with Adult Swim and Anime Network because the demographics, like those of Music Choice, match the advertiser’s 18 to 34 target.
Starcom is currently evaluating Music Choice for several interested clients for the fourth quarter, said Tracey Scheppach, VP and video innovation director at Starcom USA. “They’re more attractive because they are giving me more of the data elements we are looking for,” she said.
Of course, a guarantee is only as good as the content it stands behind. Viewership of Music Choice has been growing throughout the year on Comcast, and in July Music Choice generated more on-demand views than any other provider, Comcast said. To be fair, consumers can watch six or seven music videos in the same time they watch a half-hour show. And on Comcast on a year-to-date basis for views and time watched, HBO still reigns supreme for VOD, Comcast said.
Nevertheless, from November 2004 through July, Music Choice corralled more than 100 million views for its videos, interviews, concerts and music specials for the cable operator. That’s out of 865 million total on-demand views for Comcast in that same period.
Separating Ads, Content
These numbers form the backbone of Music Choice’s current VOD advertising push.
“There is an active push to secure more advertising, to make Music Choice more of a presence in the advertising community,” Ms. Tancredi said, adding that the service offers an integrated buy across its broadband site too. “This is a relatively new endeavor for us, and we only just started to secure our first advertisers.”
To beef up its ad slate, Ms. Tancredi plans to fill several senior, junior and support staff positions.
Earlier this year Music Choice worked with its first advertisers-Best Buy through StarcomUSA and Coca-Cola through Starcom MediaVest Group. Music Choice is talking with both about renewals. General Motors came on board with Saturn spots, through Starcom MediaVest Group’s GM Planworks division.
Music Choice is also attractive to Starcom because ads need to be delivered only two weeks before they run, rather than four to eight weeks for other networks, said Ed Hauser, a media supervisor at Starcom.
In time, other networks will be able to measure trick-play data too. VOD equipment makers are working on ways to keep the ads and content separated as long as possible, making it easier to track whether an ad was watched or skipped, said Braxton Jarratt, VP of marketing for TandbergTV, which provides technology and systems for live and on-demand television.
Music Choice built its service to tag spots and ads separately because it plans to introduce a new tool in November, starting in an East Coast Comcast market, that lets users create customized and randomized VOD playlists. To design such a system, the advanced coding was needed from the start, Ms. Tancredi said.
Playlists are an innovative idea for VOD. “That’s definitely an architecture a lot of people have talked about,” Mr. Jarratt said.
Music Choice is available through Comcast, but more MSOs should come on board this month. Music Choice declined to specify who’s next, but the service is owned in partnership with Comcast, Adelphia, Cox and Time Warner.
Music Choice offers about 200 to 400 videos on-demand at any given time and plans to grow that figure to several thousand.
Katrina Telefilms in Pipeline
HBO Renews ‘Rome’ for Second Season
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Fox Networks Enter Mixed Martial Arts Ring
FSN and MyNetworkTV have signed a TV and new-media programming deal with the International Fight League, which features mixed-martial arts fights.
The IFL will have 12 teams of fighters when it starts it first season on Friday. The league will add to the menu of mixed martial arts programming on television, a genre pioneered by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. UFC currently televises shows and fights on the Spike cable channel.
FSN-formerly Fox Sports Net-has the right to televise 22 one-hour late night programs produced by the IFL beginning in the second quarter.
News Corp. owned MyNetworkTV, which is in the process of revamping its program strategy away from an all-soap opera format, is planning to broadcast 22 two-hour IFL produced programs beginning in mid-2007. The shows will include event action, highlights, features and league news.
Under the agreement, FSN and IFL will set up a joint venture to manage IFL digital media rights including broadband and mobile video, via Fox assets including Myspace.com.
(Editor: Baumann)
Reimer Joins HBO Video
Cablevision Board Rejects Dolan Purchase Offer
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Tennis Channel, DirecTV in Agreement
Tennis Channel reached a carriage agreement with DirecTV that nearly doubles the network’s distribution to 17 million homes.
DirecTV will preview Tennis Channel during the French Open from May 27 to June 10 to all of its 16 million subscribers. During the Open, DirecTV will carry as many as five channels of live matches and a Mix Channel where multiple matches can be seen on one screen.
Tennis Channel will be launched full-time by the satellite distributor during the summer as part of its Choice Xtra package, which has about 8.5 million subscribers.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
GLAAD Honors Trio of ABC Shows
Regis Plans April 26 Return to ‘Live’
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Viacom Moves to Panama
Panama, Yahoo’s newly launched search marketing system, landed a big client Tuesday with Viacom’s announcement of a multiyear partnership that makes Yahoo the sole provider of sponsored search and contextual ads for its 33 broadband sites.
The deal comes barely a month after Viacom filed a $1 billion lawsuit against video-sharing site YouTube, and its parent company Google, for intentional copyright infringement.
“Viacom is a global leader in entertainment that shares Yahoo’s commitment to connecting users to the content, products and services for which they are looking while respecting copyrights and other intellectual property rights at the same time,” said Terry Semel, chairman and CEO of Yahoo. “Aligning Viacom’s popular brands, leading content and large audience with Yahoo’s more targeted, relevant advertising marks the beginning of a powerful and engaging partnership between our two companies.”
The agreement includes the possibility of expanding the ads to more than 140 additional Viacom sites worldwide. Currently included are MTV.com, VH1.com, Nickelodeon.com, comedycentral.com and BET.com.
On these sites, a search box will be provided that allows users to search a specific site or the entire Web. Marketing content will be woven into the Viacom sites, with search results showing both paid search listings and, using Yahoo’s Content Match delivery program, relevant ads alongside the text.
“Yahoo has made impressive strides with its new search marketing system,” said Philippe Dauman, president and CEO of Viacom. “As a global leader in content for every screen and platform, we couldn’t be more pleased to have them as a partner, and we look forward to growing our relationship even more over time.”
Imus Apologizes, Takes Suspension
ABC, CBS Share Monday Victory
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Fears Surface Over Potential Blackouts on Netflix and Other Streaming Services
With Internet service providers asking for more money for faster transmission, consumer advocates are worried about impending blackouts for streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, reports the New York Post.
“Regulators are setting the stage for such battles with new rules that will bar ISPs from indiscriminate or anti-competitive blocking of traffic while paving the way for them to demand fees for enhanced service,” the story notes.
If Netflix or other streaming services refuse to pay up, consumers could see blackouts similar to the breakdowns cable-television viewers suffer when content companies can’t reach agreements with pay-TV operators, the piece reports.
“That kind of thing is about to happen in the Internet,” Derek Turner, research director with Free Press, a policy and research group, told the publication. “Both sides will blame each other” as they fight over fees, he noted.
Keith Olbermann Missing in Action on ESPN for the Same Reason Letterman Was Off the Air for About a Month in 2003
AMC Seeks to Dismiss ‘Walking Dead’ Lawsuit
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Trouble on the Set of Sheen’s ‘Anger Management’?
Charlie Sheen’s FX comedy series "Anger Management" appears to be running into problems, and the show’s star is at the center of it, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports.
Sheen has missed several days of work on the sitcom, pushing back the show’s production schedule and angering fellow cast members, the story reports. The article cites unnamed sources.
“One source says the ‘Anger’ cast is threatening to stop working if the absences persist,” the piece reports. The production has reportedly turned to stand-ins for Sheen in some scenes, the piece adds.
A representative for Lionsgate, which produces the show, declined to comment. Sheen’s rep said the show hasn’t used stand-ins or shot around the actor, and blamed a break in shooting last week on another cast member with a sick relative. "Charlie is always ready, willing and able to shoot ‘Anger Management’ and looks forward to returning on Monday,” the rep said late last week.
Lionsgate and FX have pledged to create 100 episodes of the show, after an initial test reached a ratings threshold.
The story adds: “Sheen had struggled with substance abuse and famously was fired from his former hit sitcom ‘Two and a Half Men,’ leading some to wonder whether he could be counted on to perform in 100 episodes of television. ‘Anger’ now is about two-thirds of the way through its 100-episode order, with shooting scheduled to finish this fall. The current delays are not expected to push the overall end date.”
Sheen has performed “as usual” while on set, but some have questioned his “erratic behavior of late,” the story reports. “His odd appearance on Jay Leno’s final week of ‘The Tonight Show’ in February had some questioning the newly engaged actor’s state,” the article adds.
Demand for One Program Crashes HBO GO
Ted Turner Hospitalized
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Jeffrey Katzenberg Scores a Staggering Payday as Comcast Closes DreamWorks Animation Deal
Comcast’s acquisition of DreamWorks Animation is looking like a good deal for Jeffrey Katzenberg, with Variety reporting that the outgoing DWA chief executive walks away with a cash-out package worth more than $391 million.
“The founder (along with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen) of one-time uber studio DreamWorks SKG walked away with 10 times more money than the next highest ranking studio employee, President Ann Daly,” Variety reports.
As we reported Monday, Comcast has just closed its $3.8 billion acquisition of the studio.
“DreamWorks Animation shareholders had already cashed in on the sale of the cartoon studio in April, when Comcast’s acquisition brought them $41 a share, a near 50% premium for the company that created ‘Shrek’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda,'” Variety notes.
Katzenberg’s payout was based on his 10.2 million DWA shares and options, according to a regulatory filing.
Amazon Wants to Sell a Cheaper Music Service — Here’s the Catch
NBC Puts a Historic Spin on the Rio Games
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Howard Stern Unexpectedly Takes a Day Off and His Fans Go Crazy on the Internet
The Internet freaked out after Howard Stern canceled his radio show to take what’s being called a “personal day.”
“The SiriusXM host, who fans claim has never taken an unexpected day off, mysteriously went off the air this week without explanation,” The New York Post’s Page Six reports.
“Stern’s absence, which was announced as a ‘personal day’ on air Wednesday, sparked multiple Reddit threads and conspiracy theories about what could have caused the unexpected cancellation,” the story reports. “The rumors ranged from marital troubles with wife Beth Stern to the passing of one of his parents to legal issues with Sirius after he was sued for airing a woman’s confidential call with the IRS. Many expressed concerns about 63-year-old Stern’s health.”
Some fans said Stern was in a bad mood on Monday’s show, and suggested a connection between his mood and the time off.
The report quotes tweets saying: “I have listened to the #HowardStern show since the 80s… NEVER canceled a show before! I am very concerned about the reason,” and: “Peace and love to my hero @HowardStern, who has missed a live show for the first time ever this morning. I hope everything is ok.”
The show wasn’t commenting, but Stern is expected back on the air Monday.
It’s Official: Former Fox Executive Tony Vinciquerra Named Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment
Global Cyberattack Cripples Computers Worldwide
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Like anyone else, Howard deserves to take a personal day if needed. He addressed it on Wed show and said it was personal. and he would discuss it with his fans at a later date. Like anyone of us he has the right to take a personal day and not advertise the reason to everyone. Howard has built a huge following with those of us who are his fans because of the openness of Howard, Robin and the cast on his show as well as the Wak Pack. However, everyone has the right to some privacy and that includes Howard Stern.
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How was this “an unexpected day off” if Stern announced on Wednesday’s show that he’d be off on Friday? ((Click Bait))
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May 13, 2017 at 02:58 am, Reply
He may not take days off, but most of his show, and channel, is just reruns. Including stuff from when he was on free radio. It was one of the reasons I dropped SiriusXM. Howard is still one of the BEST interviewers in the business. The rest of his show is just tired and old. Might be time for him to finally go.
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As we get closer to the wipe (any day now I'm told), things in Myth have slowed down on the visible front. A lot is still going on behind the scenes and I thought I'd take today to talk a little bit about that. But, in the interest of making it entertaining and new, I'm going to focus on my own work and my own sort of realm of influence. That's right, this is a magic and lore blog today!
I'm going to give you guys some backstory about magic and the way it works in Myth, along with some of the plans I have for mages and some ideas that may or may not go into the game. We're still in Alpha, and it's a perfect time to address issues with the code base or to add things we've always wanted. I'm hoping to learn to code so I will speak a little to that as well. Myth has been a great opportunity for people who haven't been given a shot on other projects to come in and see how they take to the actual work of making a UO shard. Without getting your hands dirty it is really hard to have any frame of reference for how any of it works. I'm really glad we have that opportunity, even if it means people sometimes bite off more than they can chew, but I think it's worth it. Trust me, I'm guilty of that too. It is just part of us working to keep this hobby healthy and thriving!
Lore-wise, from inception to players moving into the game, we used a central philosophy and set of laws to build our story setting. It's important to start neutral, for example, but let players maneuver themselves into conflict naturally. Don't stand in the way of it, but help facilitate the story that players want to tell. Along with those, we thought about the in-universe laws that governed reality. Kind of like an understanding of physics in our own world runs counter to historical magical or alchemical though, we made sure that the real rules were obscured and obfuscated behind centuries of people using the truth for their own ends. That's why lore and in game can sometimes differ, but some things are hard to question.. just like in our world.
Functionally in our world, Arcane and Divine magic are the same thing. Firstly, because the mechanical spells that are used by classes on both sides are identical but also because all magic comes from the gods in-universe. The split between someone seeing arcane and divine magic different must come from the setting itself. The church may look down on hedge mages, or think of magic as completely natural. Some churches may lead crusades against necromancers while a couple of churches couldn't care less. It's meant to be a big mess with no clear answers so that the stories that can come out of it can be compelling and surprising. So, do the mechanics fit our setting's magic?
I'd say no. There are a lot of restrictions between what mages and clerics can do, how druids fit in, why monsters can use magic or not. Those are all questions we want to explore with story but Alpha is the perfect time to address them with mechanics as well! And remember, we're entering the real world of make believe here. These are just ideas that haven't been tested yet.
Elemental mages need some adjustment. We all know that water mages don't really work and cryomages were added with frostlings and have always been locked off. We also use a 4-part classical element style for them but have 5 elemental damage types. We even have other types in other magic.. Druids, clerics, necromancers, etc that aren't covered. So, first idea. Rework Cryomages into poison elemental mages. Relax, not nox mages. Necromancers have 100 poisoning but are capped on their poison spellcasting. I'd look at both of them and what they get out of nox magery (Casting level 5 poison on people) together. A lot of classes (and now a race or two) gets poison resist so maybe that would cover it. But I am thinking more an elemental mage that casts poison damage fireballs with a unique passive like the other elemental mages. Water is supposed to do true damage but it doesn't work. Give them the Cryomage freeze (water and ice.. let's just go with it for the idea) but make it only as strong as the earth elemental stun. Then give the poison elemental one a damage tick like pyromancers get except make it target stamina. You can target stamina with a mace, but it's much harder with spellcasting and that doesn't step on any other mage's toes.
I could keep going about a weaker, non-undead version of the Necromancer that uses golems and robots.. maybe with Tinkering to build Golem parts and use a modified version of the elemental mage's mage staff system to build golems that are XML items that store their stats. But this is the sort of long process that comes out of looking at each mechanic. All of that was basically me trying to figure out what to do about aquamancer's ability not working.
Magic is something that I really enjoy reading about in fiction. I want to introduce xml abilities that work as spells outside of the 64 rotes. I want these specific to class. So the elemental mages, clerics, forester druids, necromancer mages, rogues with UMD, anyone who can cast magic could get different abilities. Some of these are already in game, things like .mgspb for mages that you just get for having the class. This is the kind of code I'm most interested about moving into the new RunUO Core, because calling them magic I can do my UO Magic school questline I'm so excited about but the same could be done for bounty hunters with bounty quests... after so many you unlock a new ability associated with that task. Or as a BoD reward for crafters.
So that's where I am. I am spinning a lot of plates, and I'm sorry that this was so stream of consciousness style of writing, but I like the idea of every now and then having one of these so people know that there's a lot going on behind the scenes. I didn't even get into the map work, where we're changing the starting city location and adding locations that can one day be taken over.
We're as excited as you guys are. I hope we all survive this short wait and I look forward to seeing what everybody decides to play when we're rolling again!
-Darian
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United Trust Bank (UTB) has completed a £5.5m refinance of a 5-storey apartment block in Slough with completion taking place just eight days after the facility was given credit approval. The funding repaid the existing lender and released equity for the borrower to reinvest in new projects.
The scheme of 34 new apartments was developed and retained by Redsky Homes and UTB’s Structured Finance division was able to quickly appraise the security offered and suggest a competitive and flexible solution which will adapt to the borrower’s requirements as they stabilize the investment.
Redsky Homes Group are a successful property development company founded in 2008 which has established a strong track record of identifying sites with planning gain potential and delivering high quality homes for sale or to retain for the company’s growing rental portfolio.
Following the successful completion, Redsky Homes are negotiating a further, more substantial funding requirement with UTB’s Structured Finance team.
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Utilities one of most vulnerable industries as cybersecurity IT/OT threats merge, survey finds
Not only is operational technology connected to the internet now, cyberattacks can trickle through information technology environments.
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Data protection isn't often discussed in the context of operational technology. Data breaches are typically incidents in information technology, yet OT holds just as many trade secrets and critical information — it just looks different.
Consider a pharmaceutical plant: Within operations, a controller directs a valve attached to pipe carrying fluid. Attached to the valve is a sensor responsible for the fluid's flow rate. "That flow rate is then sent back to the controller where it is compared to the output that has been programmed by the engineers," said Brian Kime, senior analyst at Forrester, while speaking at a virtual Forrester event in September.
"If there is a difference, then the controller then changes the valve position to match the design flow rate," said Kime. If a control or sensor is manipulated through a cyberattack, the product OT helps create is at best useless, and at worst, dangerous.
OT lines the critical infrastructure of the U.S., which keeps society functioning and safe. It's also extremely antiquated. New OT solutions rely on legacy systems and old national standards.
Utilities have been watching the growing threat to OT and industrial control systems, in particular since a 2015 cyberattack in Ukraine caused more than 200,000 people to lose power.
This July, the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a cybersecurity alert to operators of critical infrastructure. Recommendations include disconnecting any operational systems that do not need internet connectivity for safe and reliable operations, and planning for "continued manual process operations" should industrial control systems become unavailable.
OT environments were once islands, seldom connected to the internet. Though industries are still struggling to accept it, OT came online when the digital world interrupted the physical world and perceived air gaps between IT and OT closed.
There's a disconnect between assumed security policies and "operational reality," said Chris Hallenbeck, CISO for the Americas at Tanium. Policies might falsely claim IT and OT environments don't talk to each other, yet data derived from IT "has come out from the OT environment at some level to facilitate the business."
Industries are dealing with cyberattacks filtering through IT into OT. Yet "there's strikingly low visibility into those environments," said Kime, in an interview. "When you talk about municipal water systems, they're already stretched thin, and I can't imagine that they know who's in their network."
IT/OT professionals consider manufacturing, electric utilities and building management systems the most vulnerable U.S. industries, according to a Claroty survey of 1,100 respondents.
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And yet, historically the security of OT systems in a manufacturing setting was relegated to manufacturing maintenance teams, according to EY. When a manufacturer can't protect its processes, it can overflow into its products.
Wam Voster, senior director analyst at Gartner, said clients come to him wanting to make changes but are strapped by their equipment manufacturer and don't know how to proceed. "That is a ridiculous situation" and one of the problems with equipment manufacturers, he said.
Cyber goes physical
OT cyber vulnerabilities were proven exploitable with Stuxnet in 2010. The computer worm made its way into an Iranian uranium enrichment facility, one of the first known cases of a virus spreading through industrial systems.
Stuxnet's code was fashioned to search for programmable logic controllers (PLC) by Siemens. Once a PLC is found, the worm instigated a series of commands that effectively caused centrifuges within the Iranian facility to "burn themselves out," according to McAfee.
Researchers and adversaries learned from Stuxnet's code. Before, for an attacker to cause an operational meltdown through malware, they would have to be on-premise, according to Atul Vashistha, vice chair of the Business Board at the Department of Defense and chairman of Supply Wisdom.
"I'm extremely, extremely concerned when we think about critical infrastructure," said Vashistha. While "I think our country's cyber capabilities are significantly enhanced than they ever used to be .... We're going to see a lot more attacks not just on corporations but actually leveraging OT."
With COVID-19 as the backdrop to increased cyberthreats, 65% of U.S. IT/OT security professionals say their IT and OT networks became more interconnected, according to Claroty. While IT and OT converge, 62% of global security professionals say the networks are not equally secure.
Ransomware counts on organizations neglecting network detection and response (NDR) sensors between East-West data flows (traffic between servers within a company's network, including between internal and OT environments), according to a report from IronNet. Instead, North-South data flows (traffic entering and leaving a network) is often "heavily defended" with updated software and firmware patches and NDR solutions.
"NDR sensors are sometimes not afforded direct visibility into internal customer environments, due to restricted placements at North-South ingress/egress boundary points," said IronNet. But in a study of high-profile ransomware — Maze, NetWalker, Ruk, REvil, WastedLocker and Snake — didn't "produce much" in North-South data pathways. "From an NDR perspective, that's a little disheartening," according to the report.
"As our ransomware variants did access the Win10 remote fileshare, there was a boatload of East-West data, almost all of it via SMB over IPv6," said IronNet. While studying Maze, IronNet found the malware running through East-West traffic, out of sight from "most intelligent firewall and network security appliances" focused on North-South flows.
Even if rules are built into IT/OT data communication, "you almost have to build your world with the assumption that despite all of the rules, it's still going to happen," where someone intentionally or unintentionally connects systems they aren't supposed to, said Hallenbeck. And because of that, additional detection solutions are needed.
Interlocked IT and OT is sometimes more efficient, even with the added security risks. Traditional security is focused on integrity and confidentiality of data, typically prioritized over availability, said Kime. But in an OT environment, availability supersedes confidentiality to maintain safety.
According to the Claroty survey, 69% of IT and OT security professionals say a cyberattack on critical infrastructure can cause more damage than an enterprise data breach. Only 31% respondents say an enterprise data breach is more harmful.
"Many of the companies that are really critical infrastructure, they're not necessarily considered 'the risk,'" said Vashistha. "What you are talking about is not about theft of consumer data, you're actually talking about outages."
And unlike data breaches, "so many organizations will not tell anybody that this has happened," said Voster, referring to ransomware attacks impacting OT. About 41% of ransomware attacks in 2020 targeted organizations with OT, according to IBM's Security X-Force. And there's only a requirement for national critical infrastructure to report these incidents.
Consider the Purdue Model, or the structure of OT engineering leading all the way from basic IT-like web servers to the physical process in need of securing. Endpoint detection or protection is not necessarily for OT.
"Things like intrusion detection systems that do deep packet inspection of all the network traffic can introduce latency," said Kime. "Endpoint detection and response tools are great in IT, but they are very burdensome in OT, because when they do detect something, they take a lot of CPU cycles" and send data to the cloud for analysis.
When cyberthreats transverse the IT/OT threshold of the Purdue model, hackers can explore OT networks for vulnerabilities. "It's not as simple as finding a standard database in your IT network, and then using a commodity exploit against it. All the capabilities used in ICS [industrial control systems] attacks are heavily researched by the threat and takes them a long time to execute their plans," said Kime.
A common misconception is that IoT or ICS having IP addresses make them equals, said Kime. The reason? "Ignorance."
Consider a safety instrumented system coming from the same manufacturer as a basic security camera. If a safety instrumented system is triggered after something crosses safety thresholds, "you definitely do not want to treat an IP camera, like a safety system," said Kime. With medical or any kind of factory, "we're seeing in ransomware targeting the 'IP-ish' type of systems that sit on the OT side of the enterprise, but they don't directly control the processes."
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Emmys 2020: This Year, When a Nominee Loses, the Fallout Is Brutal
Mysterious figures in hazmat suits are handing Emmys to the night’s winners—but where do they go when a nominee gets beaten?
Photo by ABC/Lindha Narvaez.
The virtual Emmy Awards have allowed for a number of strange moments, including one that didn’t even make it on television.
After losing to Schitt’s Creek star and cocreator Eugene Levy in the best-actor-in-a-comedy category—and codirector and cocreator and star Daniel Levy in the best-comedy-director competition—Ramy creator and star Ramy Youssef tweeted a four-second video of what apparently happens when a nominee loses an Emmys awarded at home.
“When you lose an Emmy,” Youssef wrote on Twitter, alongside a clip of a person wearing a formal hazmat suit—holding an Emmy Award and waving goodbye.
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The tweet exploded during the ceremony, earning responses not just from Hulu, which airs Ramy, but the Television Academy itself.
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https://twitter.com/TelevisionAcad/status/1307847056724078593
On account of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Emmy Awards are spread out around the world, with nominees participating at their own homes. (Well, mostly.) To compensate, Emmy producers sent nominees a small production rig that included a camera, ring light, and laptop, among other technical aspects. In addition, presenters were dispatched to many of the nominees, dressed in special hazmat suits designed by Katja Cahill and executive producer Guy Carrington.
The Emmys tried to find other creative ways to hand out awards on Sunday night as well. For the first award of the evening, host Jimmy Kimmel and presenter Jennifer Aniston attempted to sanitize the envelope with an overabundance of disinfectant spray and actual fire. Later, for the outstanding-variety-talk-series category—which went to John Oliver for Last Week Tonight for a fifth straight year—nominees were given a small box that exploded with the award when the winner was announced.
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“A decapitated hand gave it to me out of a box, and that’s how I always dreamt it would be…so this is really, really special,” Oliver joked in the virtual pressroom after his win. “There is something genuinely magical about a box thrusting a trophy at you.”
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De Heus Co., Ltd Toward a Sustainable Livestock Ecosystem
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Being present in the Vietnamese market for nearly 12 years, De Heus Co., Ltd has grown continuously to the second position in Vietnam by size, output and revenue, and made important contributions to the development of the Vietnamese livestock industry in general and the fisheries sector in particular.
Actively Overcoming Difficulties, Successfully Completing Assigned Tasks
Since its inception, the Vinh Long Traffic Construction Investment Project Management Unit has received the close direction of the Provincial People's Committee, the effective coordination of agencies and localities to achieve its assigned professional tasks, and complete the synchronous, modern, and interconnected transport infrastructure system.
Vinh Long Focusing on Removing Difficulties for Businesses, Restarting the Economy
Authorities of all levels of Vinh Long province have firmly supported enterprises and people affected by the COVID-19 epidemic in the past time; anticipated and prevented epidemic contagion and helped local businesses to deal with difficulties to boost production. Hence, the economy was restarted successfully to ensure the achievement of local socioeconomic development. Mr. Lu Quang Ngoi, Chairman of the Vinh Long Provincial People's Committee, shared about this issue.
Reforming Investment Promotion, Gasping Global Investment Shift
Vinh Long province witnessed development not only in investment value but also project size in recent years. Many projects have produced positive impact on local socioeconomic development.
Stepping up Administrative Reform to Improve Competitiveness
Vinh Long province has always identified administrative reform (AR) as the most important solution to build a service government and create an open and favorable business environment for people and businesses. Therefore, over the past years, AR has been a task that has been given attention by the whole provincial political system and obtained positive results, contributing to improving the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) of the province.
Preparing Sufficient Resources for Disease Prevention and Political Tasks
From the beginning of the year up to now, despite the influence of the COVID-19 epidemic, the provincial Party Committee, People's Council, and People's Committee in Vinh Long have directed agencies and departments to help Vinh Long Department of Finance perform the task of state budget collection in accordance with planning, ensuring sufficient resources for the important tasks of the province as well as disease prevention. Around this topic, our reporter has an interview with Mr. Pham Minh Thien, Director of Vinh Long Department of Finance. Cong Luan reports.
Supporting Businesses to Improve Product Capacity and Competitiveness
In the 2016 - 2020 period, the economic structure of Vinh Long province has seen many changes in the right direction, in which the industry - construction and trade – service have accounted for a high proportion in the province's GDP, making a positive contribution to local socio-economic development.
Building Synchronous and Modern Transport Infrastructure Network
In the 2015-2020 period, Vinh Long province determined that investment in developing social and economic infrastructure systems, especially transport infrastructure, was a strategic breakthrough, and prioritized many construction resources for this strategy. Therefore, the local transport infrastructure system is increasingly completed and expanded to ensure local and regional connectivity.
Accelerating Administrative Procedure Reform, Improving Land Access Index
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Vinh Long province has stepped up administrative procedure reform, removed obstacles to land access, and actively coordinated with localities to deal with site clearance and provide favorable conditions for investors to implement projects, thus bringing satisfaction to people and businesses and raising the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) in recent years.
Striving to Ensure a Healthy Business Environment
Recently, the Market Management Department (MMD) of Vinh Long province has effectively implemented many solutions to combat commercial fraud activities and the selling of smuggled goods, counterfeit goods and poor quality goods, contributing to protecting the interests of consumers and building a healthy business environment in the province.
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Industrial Zones Creating Transparent and Enabling Environment for Business Operations (21/12/2020 | VINH LONG)
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Vinh Long: Initiative in Cooperation for Sustainable Development (9/4/2018 | VINH LONG)
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Teen Creates Volunteering App for the Plainsboro Preserve
By Jasmin Mendoza ('20)
Senior Sudarshan Seshadri is the creator of NJ APP Bluebird Log, which could potentially serve as an inspiration for future students interested in mobile app development.
NJ APP Bluebird Log is a New Jersey mobile application for the Plainsboro Preserve. It serves as a volunteering app that allows volunteers to log bluebird nests and bluebird boxes for volunteer hours.
“We get volunteers to go out on fields and collect data about the bluebird boxes where birds can make nests and stuff. And basically volunteers have to go to the fields and open the boxes and write down what’s in them using clipboards,” said Seshadri.
Seshadri described the process of creating the app as both rocky and smooth.
“I already knew how to do the IOS part but I had to learn some new things when working on the Android part,” said Seshadri, “It took me a considerably long time to make the Android app.”
Fortunately, the process of collecting the data wasn’t as difficult. While making the app, Seshadri had to go to the Plainsboro Preserve and converse with the head administration to get all the requirements needed for the app, such as the kind of data fields needed or anything else they would like to see in the app itself.
Seshadri interviewed some of the volunteers at the Plainsboro Preserve, asking them for any additional opinions on the app and asking them about their volunteer experience revolving around bluebirds.
Shruthi Kunamneni, a senior at SBHS, volunteered at the Plainsboro Preserve and utilized the NJ APP Bluebird Log application. Kunamneni reported that she personally liked it due to the app being easy to use.
“It was nice that we didn’t have to do everything on paper and we could just send it to the database [NJ APP Bluebird] instead of somebody having to record all the time,” said Kunamneni.
NJ APP Bluebird serves to be convenient by making the work of volunteers much easier by the press of a few buttons.
“After that, it was just a process of coding for the app and that was quite easy,” said Seshadri.
Creating an app, especially as a high school student may prove to be difficult, but Seshadri’s story may make it easier for them. The struggle of thinking about the most profitable type of app overrides the process of even creating the app itself, which leads to people giving up early. “A lot of people get stuck upon making the ‘perfect app’. All you have to do is start coding, find any idea--doesn’t even have to be amazing-- you will get into the swing of making it. You’ll be good,” advised Seshadri.
NJ APP Bluebird is a free application available on both IOS and Android devices. However, because of administration changes, the program and the app is not up as of yet. The app is limited to those who volunteer at the Plainsboro Preserve as applicants need to create an account to access it.
Does Seshadri have plans for more apps in the future? Fortunately, his answer is yes.
“Oh definitely. I’m actually working on a game right now. I just started making it a couple of weeks ago,” stated Seshadri.
Even though the app is limited to those who volunteer at the Plainsboro Preserve, the app still is an impressive feat for a senior in highschool.
According to Will Swan, a writer for Medium, an online publishing platform, “It is estimated that around 1 out of every 10,000 apps succeed. There are roughly 6 million apps available on the App Store and Play Store combined, which means there are about 60,000 successful apps.”
People of all ages can make an app. It just needs a passionate creator with a heart and mind filled with unlimited aspirations. Like Seshadri says, creating an app may be difficult on paper, but once people get into the swing of things, the final product will be worth it in the end.
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Best In-Dash Navigations: Get Where You Need To Go Quickly & Easily
Find your own way with our top picks for the best in-dash navigation systems
Sometimes not knowing where you’re going can be a good thing. A little spontaneity never hurt anyone. But when it comes time to get back on the road to civilization, you need a navigation system you can trust. If you need help purchasing the best in-dash navigation system you can get—and one that can steer you in the right direction—check out the buying guide below.
Kenwood DNX575S in-Dash Multimedia Receiver with Navigation
This is a 6.8-inch multifunctional unit that can be used for navigation, making hands-free calls, or for entertainment.
Brings select apps on your smartphone closer to your fingertips. Can charge select Apple and Android devices. Expandable memory. Compatible with camera inputs.
Expensive. During updates, the image might freeze or the unit might restart continuously. The map updates aren’t free.
UNITOPSCI 7-inch Touchscreen Double DIN Car Stereo
You can get a decent in-dash navigation system without spending more than $200. This product has a variety of features and functions for a good navigating experience.
Android users have the ability to mirror their screen to the in-dash navigation system’s screen and vice versa. The 7-inch touchscreen display comes in handy as well.
Though it does support Android features, this product does not include Apple CarPlay compatibility, which could steer some customers away.
Boss Audio Systems 6.75-inch Touchscreen Double DIN Multimedia Player
Boss Audio offers a potent mix of technological capability and simplicity with the touchscreen in-dash navigation system that also keeps you entertained.
Customization is easy with this product, from the arrangement of your apps to the color scheme of the screen. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard as well.
Boss Audio doesn’t include a back-up camera with its in-dash navigation system, so you’ll have to purchase one separately if your car doesn’t already have one.
Written by Rebecca Henderson
Best In-Dash Navigation Reviews & Recommendations 2020
There’s nothing better than having every feature you need for safe and convenient driving integrated into one unit. This is what you get with the Kenwood navigation system, which is a double DIN, 6.8-inch touchscreen that’s designed to fit in 4-inch dash openings. It features a built-in Garmin navigation system that comes pre-installed with maps of the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including 6 million pre-installed points of interest with optional traffic reports.
Besides being a handy navigation system, the unit comes with a plethora of features that will help to keep the driver entertained. This includes the built-in HD radio tuner that can play audio files from smartphones. Also, it features built-in Bluetooth that allows you to make hands-free calls or stream music. This is complemented with the web link feature that connects the unit to your smartphone, and allows for in-dash control of select apps like YouTube, Waze, and Yelp. On top of that, it can be integrated with two camera inputs such as a dash cam and a back-up camera.
The price is its most significant drawback; it’s way more expensive than most double DIN units. Other issues you may experience are during map updates where the images may freeze or the unit might restart continuously. Also, Garmin doesn’t offer free lifetime map updates.
You don’t have to spend upwards of $300 on a decent in-dash navigation system. For just over $100, you can be on your way and be sure of where you’re going. You won’t have to sacrifice your radio, and you can even link your phone to the unit. Keep reading to learn more about this value pick for best in-dash navigation systems.
Equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen, this in-dash navigation unit supports a variety of functions from wi-fi capabilities to Bluetooth. You can listen to music in MP3, MP4, WAV, AMR, WMA, OGG, AAC, and MID formats. The unit also features USB and SD card ports so you can stream videos as well as music. The HD screen is capable of rendering 1080P video output at a resolution of 1024 by 600. In addition to all these capabilities, you can also mirror your phone screen to the in-dash navigation system’s screen as long as you own an Android phone. This mirroring technology allows you to work with two screens at once for a better viewing and navigating experience.
The one big drawback of this product from UNITOPSCI is that it won’t pair with an Apple device. For many drivers, that’s a problem because of how popular iPhones are. However, even if you do own an iPhone and can’t connect, UNITOPSCI’s product is one anyone can enjoy and use on a daily basis.
Our honorable mention for the best in-dash navigation system comes from Boss Audio. This navigation system features a 6.75-inch touchscreen and fits all vehicles equipped to accept double DIN. There are a lot of great things you can do with this in-dash navigation system that doubles as a multimedia player. Let’s dig into it further to see exactly why it’s our top choice.
Boss Audio equips its product with enormous capabilities. Besides the convenience of being a touchscreen, the head unit also features Bluetooth connectivity, an MP3 player, USB ports, an auxiliary port, and of course your traditional AM/FM radio. This product also includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, so you can bring even your old-model vehicle forward into the technological age. Boss Audio makes its in-dash navigation unit smart, as it will turn down the volume as you’re backing up so you can concentrate on being safe. There are a ton of customization features available, from arranging your applications to choosing a color scheme for the backlit buttons.
The only drawback we could find with this product is that it doesn’t come with a back-up camera. You’ll have to purchase that separately if your car isn’t already equipped. However, it’s easy for anyone willing to put the time and effort into installing this product to enjoy a new audio experience as they travel to their destination with confidence.
Benefits of In-Dash Navigation
Large display. Would you rather work with a map that’s the size of a 3-by-5-inch notecard, or one that’s 8 by 11 inches? Having a GPS navigation system makes a huge difference when it comes to seeing where you are and how to get where you need to be.
Useable without cell phone service. Navigation systems rely on the vast network of satellites orbiting the planet rather than the various cell towers located around the country. That means you can easily find out where you are even if you aren’t able to call anyone for help.
Bigger interactive maps. Again, your phone can be a great way to find places on a map. However, the ability to work with a larger screen in the middle of your driving position can make a huge difference when you’re navigating. Some navigation systems even offer features you may not be able to access on your cell phone.
Combine navigation and music. The best in-dash navigation systems don’t make you choose between knowing where you are and your favorite playlist. Most units integrate audio output with navigation so you can still enjoy listening to music as you make your way towards your destination.
Removable and replaceable. Installing an in-dash navigation unit doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it forever. Once you know the installation process, removal is simply the reverse. And if you end up selling the vehicle you installed it in, you can just as easily pull it out and put it into your next vehicle.
Adaptability. While there are some in-dash navigation units out there that are specific to various vehicles of different years, there are just as many universal units that you can adapt to a variety of platforms.
Good investment. If you are selling your car and don’t want to deal with the hassle of removing your in-dash navigation, simply boost your asking price. The navigation unit will increase the car’s value in a way that’s independent of market trends and other changing values.
Types of In-Dash Navigation
Most of the in-dash navigation systems you’ll find today are a touchscreen. After all, most phones and some laptops are touchscreens as well. These types of in-dash navigation systems aren’t necessarily more expensive than others, but they do include fewer buttons. Touchscreen in-dash navigation systems make it easy to navigate both the menu and the map as well.
Some in-dash navigation system manufacturers take the guesswork out of figuring out which product is the best for your vehicle. They market their products as direct OEM replacements that will install directly into the space left behind by your old radio unit. While most OEM replacement in-dash navigation systems simply hook up to the existing wiring harness, some might require more electrical work to fully function.
Single/Double DIN
Double DIN simply means that a unit measures 8 by 4 inches instead of 8 by 2 inches, which is the size of a single DIN. Many radio units installed on newer vehicles are double DIN, as the extra features found on these systems require more space for more components.
Many in-dash systems offer additional features. These features can include audio capabilities such as SiriusXM, an MP3 player, Pandora, Spotify, HD Radio, or the ability to connect to your smartphone and stream music. Higher-end in-dash navigation systems will include a DVD player as well, effectively bundling many of your favorite functions into one product.
Founded in 1938, Pioneer has been an industry leader in the automotive aftermarket accessories niche. If you’re a loyal Pioneer consumer, check out its Double DIN Bluetooth In-Dash DVD/CD/AM/FM Receiver that’s also SiriusXM-ready.
Based out of California, Kenwood was founded in 1961 and has been a driving force ever since. Though it’s priced a bit higher than our three picks, the Kenwood Excelon In-Dash Navigation unit represents what the brand is all about.
Calling California home, Alpine has been serving its customers since 1978. We recommend its Audio/Video/Nav System with SiriusXM Tuner if you prefer Alpine over our top picks.
A touchscreen can do a lot to improve the overall look of your vehicle’s center infotainment stack.
In-Dash Navigation Pricing
$100-$250: You should budget around $150 for a decent-quality, in-dash navigation system. Typically, most units around this price include basic radio features and accept CDs as well. Products at this price point also offer customization options.
$300-$500: Paying more than $300 for an in-dash navigation system will get you more technological options. That means more capabilities for audio input and output as well as different buttons and customization features. If you’re looking for more than a run-of-the-mill in-dash navigation unit, budget around $400 for something you can use long term.
$500 and up: Spending around $500 on an in-dash navigation unit is a bit steep unless you’re going to be using it on a weekly or even daily basis. Brand names often pop up around this price point, and you’ll also enjoy a highly-capable navigation unit that you can depend on.
All vehicles are different, and the same can be said for their stereo units. When purchasing an in-dash navigation unit you want to make sure it is compatible with your car or truck. Some manufacturers will specify that their products are for a certain model and year; however, there are some universal models that will fit most vehicles.
Closely related to compatibility, screen size is critical when it comes to making the most of what you’ve got in your vehicle. Larger screens make it easier to see displayed maps, but you are limited in terms of spacing. Most in-dash navigation systems are anywhere from 6 to 9 inches. Like TV screens, these products are measured by the diagonal.
User-Friendly Controls
Each manufacturer has its own combination of knobs, buttons, and dials on their GPS navigation units. The best in-dash navigation systems will be touch- and user-friendly, offering the best feedback possible so you can keep your eyes on the road even as you navigate. User-friendly controls also mean having a touchscreen display, which simplifies basic processes to increase efficiency at a high rate.
Extra Features: Most in-dash navigation systems include some sort of AM/FM radio feature along with CD and/or USB capabilities. Bluetooth is almost always standard, so you can easily connect your phone and stream music that way. Other features include a DVD player, satellite radio, etc. There may also be an option to hook up a rearview camera and listen to various types of media (such as podcasts and audiobooks).
Customization: The ability to personalize your in-dash navigation system can be the deciding factor in your purchasing decision. Some units will allow you to change the background screen, much like you can on a laptop computer. Others will give you the capability to save a number of radio stations as presets for both AM and FM stations.
If you want to install your in-dash navigation unit on your own, check YouTube for how-to videos. It can be a great reference if you’re not sure where to begin or are experiencing problems and need help troubleshooting.
Practice using your in-dash navigation unit before taking a long trip. For instance, you can map out directions to a new restaurant and navigate only with the in-dash unit. Work out any issues you may encounter before driving too far.
The best way to know how much space you’re working with when searching for a new in-dash navigation unit is to remove the current one. Not only will you be able to see what wiring is already there, but you can also check the dimensions for a proper fit. Plus, it’s great practice for putting in the new unit.
Controls are an often-overlooked component to in-dash navigation systems. For example, do you prefer to change the volume with a knob or buttons? Steering wheel controls can be a simple way to manipulate the navigation system as well if your car is so equipped.
If you find yourself confused about your location as you drive, pull over on the side of the road where it’s safe to get your bearings. Before you stop, however, you can also take note of the streets you pass. Having a general area in mind when it comes to figuring out where you are will expedite the process of determining where you need to go.
Car navigation can be much harder when alone. Turn up your car audio so you can hear the directions as they’re called out. When you miss a turn, pullover or make a U-turn when it is safe. The navigation system should pick up in real-time what’s going on and reroute you accordingly.
Q: Do I have to know any wiring to hook up my in-dash navigation?
A: Yes and no, depending on the manufacturer and the type of navigation receiver you purchase. In most cases, the type of wiring you’ll be required to know should be included in the directions or be available online. You shouldn’t have to rewire a lot of if any, components on the vehicle to install your in-dash navigation system.
Q: Can I buy an in-dash navigation unit and have it professionally installed?
A: Generally speaking, yes you can, but you should first check with local shops if this is the route you want to take. Dash GPS navigation systems can be complicated and tricky, and if you purchase a brand or type that the shop isn’t familiar with and they install it, you could both be in trouble if something malfunctions.
Q: Do I need an extra battery to power the in-dash navigation unit?
A: No, you shouldn’t need an extra battery just for the navigation system. If you do plan on outfitting your trunk with subwoofers and such to improve the sound quality in your vehicle, that’s when you might consider adding another battery to the mix. However, navigation systems alone don’t require one.
Q: How do I remove the old unit to install my in-dash navigation?
A: The best way to learn how to do this is to look it up online. Most videos show people walking you through the process and giving tips along the way.
Q: Does my in-dash navigation system need an internet connection to function?
A: No, you don’t need wi-fi in order to use your navigation system. Rather than bouncing off cell towers and using that signal, GPS navigation systems use satellites to figure out where you are, even as you’re moving at a high rate of speed.
Q: Will in-dash navigation units respond to steering wheel controls?
A: Yes, most products that offer this feature will state it within the product details. However, not all dash GPS units offer this feature.
Q: What are all the features I can take advantage of with an in-dash navigation system?
A: The features list will vary from product to product, but you can expect a variety in each one from hands-free calling to accept your phone calls safely to a DVD receiver and CD player. HDMI and USB input is standard on most products, along with the ability to play other types of digital media. Standard radio tuners are included as well, typically on a high-resolution screen that could include Google functions.
Q: Do all in-dash navigation systems come with a remote control?
A: Depending on which type of GPS unit you purchase, you may receive a remote control. This is common with products that offer DVD capabilities so that you can easily pause, play, and stop your DVDs on the go.
The Kenwood DNX575S in-Dash Multimedia Receiver with Navigation won our pick for best in-dash navigation system. You get the chance to seamlessly switch between hands-free calling, enjoying quality music, and getting navigation assistance.
Check out the UNITOPSCI 7-inch Touchscreen Double DIN Car Stereo, our budget pick. Knowing where you are and where to go doesn’t have to be expensive.
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Apex Drilling Services Ltd
Pyle, United Kingdom
Apex was set up in 1992 to provide specialist drilling services to the South Wales coal industry and since then has rapidly grown and diversified to become one of the major drilling contractors in the UK. The management team and drill crews have a wealth of experience in all aspects of drilling and pride themselves in providing a professional, high quality and cost effective service. Unsurprisingly, the company still specialises in mineral exploration drilling and provides drilling advice and services to all of the major public and private coal prospecting and mining companies across the UK. Through careful strategic acquisitions, Apex now has one of the largest modern fleets of drilling rigs in the UK and has expanded to provide drilling services to site investigation, water well and geothermal (ground source) projects.
Forkers Ltd
West Bromwich, United Kingdom
With a fleet of over 60 drilling rigs including mini-rigs, geotechnical rigs and ’dual head’ rigs we can offer a broad range of drilling services and drilling techniques to suit any application. Our experienced team provides a comprehensive range of key drilling and grouting services covering everything from site investigation drilling to mine workings and mineshaft stabilisation, mini-piling to soil nailing and deep wells to compaction grouting. We have an enviable reputation for problem solving, quality and client focus and with our extensive in-house knowledge and expertise we are happy to work with designers, developers, project managers and main contractors to provide technical advice and innovative ideas for any scheme.
Jackson Drilling Holdings Ltd
Glastonbury, United Kingdom
Jackson Drilling comprise of three divisions. Site Investigation, started in 1973 offers rotary drilling with multipurpose and standard rotary rigs, cable percussion rigs, cut down cable percussion rigs, windowless sample rigs and concrete coring. Our borehole division includes design, installation and maintenance of complete systems including water analysis and treatment for private water supplies. Our third division involves the drilling and installation of boreholes for the use of geothermal heat supplies. All site staff have CSCS cards and all lead drillers are qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling.
M&J Drilling Services Ltd
Tipton, United Kingdom
M&J Drilling Services is a specialist contractor involved in the development and delivery of geotechnical solutions to various ground problems. The main activities of the company are drilling (rotary and rotary percussive) and grouting, and the list that follows gives details of the applications: Rotary Investigation (open hole, coring and installations); Stabilisation of shallow mineworkings; Mineshaft location and treatment; Void infilling (large mine workings) and other underground stabilisation works (cellars and tanks); Soil nails and ground anchors; Sewer and tunnel grouting; Ground Source Heating loop installation.
ADP Group Ltd
Wotton Under Edge, United Kingdom
Based in the South West of England, close to both the M4 and M5 motorways, with a Northern Regional Office in Trafford Park, Manchester; ADP Group are well placed to cover the UK and Mainland Europe. Specialists in the provision of sub-contracted drilling and safe excavation operations, ADP Group are also able to provide many intrusive ground investigation services; services include borehole drilling, hydro & pneumatic vacuum & suction excavation, concrete coring, geothermal drilling, water borehole drilling, rotary drilling and wireline/conventional rotary coring for ground water monitoring, geotechnical and geo-environmental purposes. Other services include trial pit excavation, site engineer/NRSWA supervision and in-situ geotechnical testing. ADP Group are Achilles RISQS accredited and audited, and act as the primary sponsor for PTS qualified staff providing site investigation services on the rail network throughout the UK. ADP Group also hold certification/accreditation to ISO9001, OHSAS18001, FORS (Bronze), Safecontractor, ConstructionLine, RISQS & SMAS Worksafe. Specialist subsidiary Utiliscan are able to provide utility mapping & tracing, service clearance, topographical surveying & GPS surveys along with measured building and CCTV Surveys.
BAM Ritchies
BAM Ritchies is the leading edge provider of SMARTer ground engineering services and is fully focused on supporting the UK's infrastructure sector. Partnering with our customers at the earliest stage of the project life cycle, we use advanced techniques, equipment and digital technology to deliver integrated, exceptional geotechnical solutions.
Danbar Drilling Services Ltd
Wigan, United Kingdom
Danbar Drilling Services strive to deliver unrivalled specialist drilling services across the UK. With 30 years’ experience and a team of highly skilled staff we are renowned in the industry as a highly respectable, trusted and professional drilling contractor. Danbar offers a varied range of specialist drilling services to large, small, private and commercial clients.
Dragon Drilling
Corwen, United Kingdom
Dragon Drilling offer a nationwide service specialising in water abstraction boreholes, ground source heating boreholes, site investigation and Landfill drilling. We operate a diverse fleet of 12 drilling rigs which enables us to meet the specific needs of customers in the domestic, agricultural, industrial, nuclear and environmental sectors. In addition to drilling we also provide water distribution and treatment systems to offer a "turn key" package to our clients without the need for sub contractors. We are corporate members of the British Drilling Association, Safe Contractor approved and one of our company directors sits on the council of the National Ground Source Heat Pump Association.
Groundshire Limited
Durham, United Kingdom
We are a specialist mine workings remediation contractor. We carry out the treatment of shallow mine workings, mine shafts and adits, by drilling and grouting. We also carry out exploratory rotary drilling to investigate for the presence of shallow coal seams and mine workings. We also undertake bulk void filling (eg sewers, culverts and the like).
Hughes Exploration & Environmental Ltd
Church Stretton, United Kingdom
Hughes Drilling was established over 30 years ago and remains one of the UK’s leading mineral exploration & environmental drilling companies servicing the UK’s largest quarrying and aggregate firms. With a diverse range of specialized drilling rigs and equipment for low-ground pressure services including sonic and exploration drilling/inclined and directional/core/wireline and conventional/RC drilling, CFA, HSA utilizing triple tube systems. We also specialize in the drilling and installations for geothermal GSHP systems and water boreholes from the small domestic client through to the larger commercial projects. Health and Safety on every project is key, we are proud accredited members of 'Avetta', (formerly PICS), with membership to the Well Drillers Association.
Southern Testing Ltd
East Grinstead, United Kingdom
Southern Testing is as leading independent Geotechnical, Geo-Environmental and Ground Investigation Specialists providing Consultancy and Contractor Site & Ground Investigation Services to a broad client base throughout the UK. Our Head Office, Field Operations Centre and main Laboratory are based in Sussex, and we have regional offices (trading as ST Consult) in Hannington, Northampton and Warrington. Southern Testing undertake all aspects of site investigation; from initial feasibility / pre-purchase assessment, phase 1 desk study and basement impact assessment, through to ground investigation, in-situ testing, post field work monitoring and sampling, laboratory testing, contaminated land risk assessment, geotechnical and geo-environmental analysis and reporting. We have designed and managed award winning sustainable contaminated land remediation schemes and provide independent supervision, post-remediation certification and verification sampling services.
Geotechnical Ltd
Geotechnical Ltd specialise in the design and construction of water abstraction boreholes for both the commercial and domestic markets. We offer a free geology based survey to assess the sites likely potential and from there can design the borehole and pumping system to meet the specific needs to include any additional water treatment, to make sure that the site water quality requirements are met. We also provide a pump replacement and maintenance service. In addition to the water industry we provide drilling and trenching solutions for the Ground Source Heat Pump sector. Again for both commercial and domestic clients, we can design the ground loop field, install and test. We are members of the Well Drillers Association and the Ground Source Heat Pump Association.
J.P Whitter (Waterwell Engineers) Ltd
Leigh, United Kingdom
For over 40 years J P Whitter Waterwell Engineers have been water well drilling, maintaining, refurbishing and decommissioning boreholes, wells and adits. We are among the most experienced borehole and water well engineers in the UK, we also provide maintenance services to keep your pumps and equipment in good working order.
Structural Soils Ltd
Structural Soils, established in 1964, prides itself on the quality of service it offers and the strong client relationships that it has forged and nurtured over the years. It has evolved into an award winning, national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site-investigation company with the proven capability, capacity and confidence to undertake contracts of any size, in any location and virtually any scope. The company undertakes contracts across the UK and internationally through its offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Tonbridge and Wigan. The company operates to an ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified management alongside an ISO 17025:2005 and UKAS-accredited laboratory management system.
Teckna Group Ltd
Standish, United Kingdom
Teckna Group are an industry leading borehole drilling company. We design and provide well-drilling services, geothermal drilling, water boreholes and soakaway boreholes across the United Kingdom. For applicable projects, we also install GSHP borehole connecting pipework and manifold chambers. This applies to systems that require flushing and cleaning of the pipework, glycol addition and design. We pride ourselves on providing a start to finish service, covering all aspects of the job at hand. We design, specify and install water boreholes complete with filtration, pumping and control equipment. The experienced team of borehole experts at Teckna Group have dealt with a wide range of projects – both private and commercial. All work is completed to the highest standard possible; utilising UK leading manufacturers and suppliers such as MGS & Boode. Our suppliers work to UK industry standards or higher for water well and ground source heat products. Our drilling equipment is specifically designed for what we drill and comes from leading manufacturers such as Hutte and Comacchio. Our mud treatment units, which enable us to keep the drilling site clean, are from Tibban and Comacchio.
WB & AD Morgan Limited
Presteigne, United Kingdom
WB+AD Morgan, est. 1946, are a leading UK water well drilling business, with extensive experience of installing commercial, agricultural and domestic boreholes and pumps, as well as ground source heating systems. A reputation for a quality, robust and dependable service, is underpinned by a complete and comprehensive in house service, covering all aspects of borehole design, drilling, ground work and pump installation and water treatment, which deliver reliable water systems. Every WB+AD Morgan system is tailor made and installed to the unique requirements of the customer, with an emphasis on the use of sustainable resources and environmentally friendly drilling practices. WB+AD Morgan are members of the Well Drillers Association, are Safe Contractor approved and installations are made by our qualified installers
A & I Geotechnical Ltd
Greenock, United Kingdom
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Falkirk, United Kingdom
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Self-isolation directives increase risk for women facing domestic violence, experts warn
Zosia Bielski
Self-isolation directives are compounding the risk for women who face intimate partner violence at home, experts warned this week amid an accelerating COVID-19 pandemic.
“Because of everyone being asked to stay home, they’re stuck in the house with their abuser. It’s not safe for them to call,” said Fazia Mohammed, a community programs manager at Interval House Toronto, which helps women experiencing domestic violence.
Ms. Mohammed said a number of women who called the centre in recent days were unable to call again because they had no privacy, leaving staff to try and help them by email.
Mass layoffs have worsened these scenarios, Ms. Mohammed explained: “Normally when women are leaving, they do so when their abuser is at work. Now he’s not at work. He’s right there.”
As the worldwide pandemic spawns mass quarantines, dire income loss and uncertainty, experts cautioned that all of these conditions can intensify stress and abuse in homes where violence already existed or was imminent. Research suggests intimate partner violence often surges during serious crises: A Red Cross report found both domestic and sexual violence increase after disasters, while a Chinese anti-domestic violence nonprofit reported a spike in abuse cases with the imposition of coronavirus quarantines.
Daycare and school closures mean children in abusive homes become more vulnerable, too, experts say.
Mandated self-isolation is particularly dangerous because abusers actively work to alienate victims from their networks of social support, said Barb MacQuarrie, community director of the Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women & Children at Western University.
“They limit their social contact with others. That can start with family, restrictive friend networks and talking to neighbours,” Ms. MacQuarrie said. “With the directive for everybody to be self-isolated, we have far fewer opportunities to break through.”
Uncertainty can also be a trigger, experts say, because abusers are often extremely controlling of their partners’ lives. Uncertain times leave them with frustratingly little control over many aspects of their own lives. “He’s going to be taking that out on her,” Ms. Mohammed said. “That’s something we’re really concerned about.”
Economic stress hampers a woman’s ability to flee, said Andrea Gunraj, vice president of public engagement at the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Laid off, some women are unable to leave violent homes because they are financially dependent on an abusive partner to support their families.
“Having no access to daycare, not being able to lean on elderly family members or anybody for help ... again, you’re increasing the pressure,” Ms. Gunraj said.
The closures of public spaces are exacerbating the issue, experts say.
“Even if a woman wanted to go out, everywhere is pretty well shut down that she normally would have gone, be it her community centre, library or shopping mall. ...They are confined to their home,” said Lise Martin, executive director of Women’s Shelters Canada, who has observed an upswing in calls to shelter crisis lines across the country.
At the shelters themselves, staff are bracing for the pandemic. Many shelters feature communal living arrangements with shared bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms. Staff members have intensified their cleaning protocols and updated their emergency preparedness plans, Ms. Martin said.
“Shelters are also scrambling to rearrange their space to create spaces for women to isolate themselves,” she said.
Several provincial shelter associations are pushing for prioritized COVID-19 testing for women and staffers should they become symptomatic, Ms. Martin said.
Last week, the federal government announced a $50-million funding boost to women’s shelters and sexual assault centres to help manage capacity and prevent and deal with potential outbreaks at facilities.
Neighbours, friends, family members and co-workers should be on close watch for those at risk of domestic violence and reach out to assist them, experts say. Western University’s centre offers resources for bystanders and workplaces on how to spot the warning signs of abusive relationships and support victims to build a safety plan for leaving, plus where to refer them for resources.
Ms. MacQuarrie urged women in need to call provincial and shelter crisis lines. “Shelters can help with safety planning over the phone,” she said. “Sometimes it’s just about moral support.”
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Anger as Chinese bike sharing firm shuts up office with riders' deposits
Bluegogo, China’s third largest bike sharing company, reported to be in financial trouble
Bluegogo bicycles at an office in Shenzhen, China. Photograph: STAFF/Reuters
Benjamin Haas in Hong Kong
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Fri 17 Nov 2017 01.29 EST
Last modified on Fri 17 Nov 2017 01.59 EST
China’s third largest bike sharing company has reportedly run into financial trouble, amid a wave of busts and consolidations in an industry that took the country by storm this year.
Bluegogo burned through 600m yuan (£68m) in investor funding in the year since it was founded by its youthful CEO Li Gang, deploying 700,000 bikes across cities in China.
Bike-sharing revolution aims to put China back on two wheels
Commonly hailed as the “Uber for bikes”, cycle sharing companies saturated Chinese streets with a technicolour of orange, yellow and blue cycles, frequently crowding out pedestrians. Infamous scenes of derelict bicycles piled in mangled heaps have become common sights.
The companies let customers rent bike using their smartphone, and bicycles could be dropped off anywhere. Users pay a deposit fee of 99 to 299 yuan (£11.30 to £34.10) depending on the company and then are charged a fee for every 30 minutes of use.
But as reports emerged Bluegogo was in trouble, Chinese social media erupted with users complaining they were unable to get their deposits back, and rumours that Li had fled the country.
Bluegogo claimed it had 20m users across China at its height in an open letter written by Li this week. That would mean the company at one point had at least 1.98bn yuan (£226m) in deposits, although it is unclear how much the company is currently holding.
Rumors have also spread on Chinese social media saying Li had left China, prompting him to post on his profile: “I have always been in the country, fighting on the front lines for redemption”.
The company’s operations will be taken over by another bike sharing startup, Li said in the letter. Visits by Chinese journalists to Bluegogo’s offices found the doors locked and office space abandoned.
Uber for bikes: how 'dockless' cycles flooded China – and are heading overseas
Bluegogo did not respond to e-mails and text messages seeking comment.
In the open letter, Li said the company’s problems began in June, “first with an advertising accident that affected a large investment and possible acquisition”.
The ad campaign ran over 4 June replaced the icons for some bikes with tanks, with users encouraged to take those bike to win prizes. The promotion coincided with the 28th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, when Chinese soldiers killed thousands in an effort to suppress democracy protests, and tanks rolled through the streets of Beijing.
A company that supplies bikes to Bluegogo is reportedly still owed 10m yuan, saying Bluegogo suspended orders in April, citing financial problems.
At least three other bike sharing companies have also gone bust in recent months, although Bluegogo is by far the largest. The wave of consolidations may mean China’s bike sharing industry will soon be dominated by just one or two companies.
Bluegogo tried to expand into San Francisco earlier this year but was met by stiff resistance from local politicians. Less than four months later, the company suspended its US experiment. The company also supplied bicycles for an Australia-based bike sharing firm Reddy Go, although it is an separate entity.
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Concerts In the Realm
January, 2015 Archives
Watch The Decemberists’ Entire Outstanding KCRW Set
by Lefort in Music
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Our love of The Decemberists has been rekindled with the release of their fantastic new album What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World and multiple media appearances. Their entire KCRW session last week was so phenomenal, we’re re-posting it for your viewing pleasure below.
On Friday: Watch/Listen As Iron & Wine and Rhiannon Giddens Cover “Forever Young” for “Parenthood’s” Last Episode
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Two of our favorite artists, Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam and Rhiannon Giddens (Carolina Chocolate Drops), have come together to cover Dylan’s Forever Young (Dylan’s version, from his 1974 album Planet Waves, has been the show’s theme song since it first aired in 2010) for last night’s series finale of the critically-acclaimed television series, Parenthood. Watch a clip below of the episode’s highlights on which the artists sing and first appear at the 2:46 mark. Beam and Giddens deliver an achingly elegiac version of this all-time song. Bravo!
New Courtney Barnett Album Coming–Check Out New Song and Video
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Photo: Mia Mala McDonald
One of our (other) Best New Artists of 2014 was Melbourne, Australia’s Courtney Barnett. Barnett is a singer-songwriter, guitar virtuoso, visual artist and label owner whose prior release The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas was a joy on many levels. Now comes the news that the gifted Barnett is releasing her debut album Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit on March 24th, 2015 via Mom + Pop Music. According to the label’s press release: “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit chronicles several years in the life of Courtney Barnett, mixing witty, often hilarious, occasionally heartbreaking observations with devastating self-assessment.”
The first single from the new album, Pedestrian at Best, was released today with the accompanying video which you can check out below. The song and video feature Barnett’s self-deprecating style with “incisively indecisive lyrics, crammed with internal rhymes, and inside jokes.” While not as immediately catchy as her prior Avant Gardener (one of our Best Songs of 2014), Pedestrian at Best is growing on us and bodes well for the new album for this likable Aussie. You can pre-order it, amongst other places, HERE.
Fueled by the crunch of guitars and the loose groove of the rhythm section, Barnett’s songs are wild and wooly and wordy, her lyrics plainspoken and delivered like she’s making them up on the spot. Barnett and her band – which includes Dan Luscombe on guitar and the surprisingly nimble rhythm section of Bones Sloane on bass and Dave Mudie on drums – recorded the album at Head Gap Studio in Melbourne during the fall of 2014. “We’d start midday and work until quite early in the morning,” she says. “Of course, half the time is sitting around waiting for the engineer to get a mic into place or something like that.” The band used the downtime to take these songs apart and put them back together again. Nothing was taken on faith; every note and every word was parsed. The songs may not sound tightly coiled, but they are carefully and exactingly structured. Her lyrics may ramble, but each word is carefully chosen. “My songs follow me as a normal human with normal emotions,” she explains, “so there are great highs and great lows. They span everything in my life.”
Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit
01. Elevator Operator
02. Pedestrian at Best
03. An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in NYC)
04. Small Poppies
05. Depreston
06. Aqua Profunda!
07. Dead Fox
08. Nobody Really Cares if You Don’t Go to the Party
09. Debbie Downer
10. Kim’s Caravan
11. Boxing Day Blues
Watch Tei Shi Perform Up On A Mountain
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One of our favorite musical discoveries last year was one of the Best New Artists of 2014, Tei Shi. Watch below as Tei Shi and band give scintillating, spare deliveries of songs Nevermind the End and See Me up at a Vermont ski lodge in front of a roaring fireplace and a resulting sedate crowd. Superb sounds in an intimate setting from an artist with a great future ahead. You can order her superb Saudade EP, including the first song below, at the Turntable Kitchen HERE.
Watch Belle & Sebastian’s Outstanding Performance On Conan
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Apologies all, but we’re running a bit behind. To begin the catch-up, the great Belle & Sebastian are back with their first album in five years, Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance. The ensemble has been making the media rounds, and Stuart Murdoch and crew recently appeared on Conan to render a beguiling version of ace new single, Nobody’s Empire, off the new album. Check it out below and particularly Murdoch’s nailing of the song’s spirited vocals.
The band began its world tour this past Monday in New Zealand. They will perform in the US starting in March. If you missed their minimal US dates during the last tour in 2013, don’t miss them this time. Their show at the Santa Barbara Bowl was a joy to behold and one of the best of 2013.
Check out the tour dates below the performance.
Belle and Sebastian 2015 Tour Dates:
01/26 – Auckland, NZ @ Laneway Festival
01/28 – Brisbane, AU @ Tivoli
01/29 – Sydney, AU @ Enmore Theatre
01/31 – Sydney, AU @ Taronga Zoo
02/01 – Melbourne, AU @ Palais Theatre
02/03 – Perth, AU @ Astor Theatre
02/10 – Hong Kong @ World Arena
02/12 – Seoul, KR @ AX Club
02/14 – Singapore @ Fort Canning
02/16 – Taipei, TW @ Hostess Club
02/19 – Bangkok, TW @ GMM Live House
02/21 – Tokyo, JP @ Hostess Club
03/30 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
04/01 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
04/02 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
04/03 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
04/04 – Madison, WI @ Overture Hall
04/07 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Ballroom *
04/08 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre *
04/09 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater *
04/11 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Music Festival
04/12 – Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre *^
04/14 – Davis, CA @ Mondavi Center *
04/17 – San Diego, CA @ The North Park Theatre
05/03 – Wales, UK @ St. David’s
05/04 – Bristol, UK @ Colston Hall
05/05 – Portsmouth, UK @ Guildhall
05/07 – Cambridge, UK @ Corn Exchange
05/08 – Norwich, UK @ Open
05/10 – Birmingham, UK @ Symphony Hall
05/11 – London, UK @ Westminster Central Hall
05/14 – Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
05/16 – Newcastle, UK @ City Hall
05/18 – Buxton, UK @ Opera House
05/19 – Leeds, UK @ City Hall
05/22 – Glasgow, UK @ Hydro Arena
05/24 – Liverpool, UK @ Sound City
05/27-30 – Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound
06/09 – Upper Darby, PA @ Tower Theartre
06/10 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall ^
06/11 – Washington, DC @ Echostage
06/12-13 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music Festival
06/14 – Columbus, OH @ LC Pavilion
06/17 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
06/18 – Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theatre
07/02 – Keflavik, IS @ ATP Iceland
08/11-15 – Oslo, NO @ Oya Festival
08/13-15 – Goteborg, SE @ Way Out West Festival
08/14-16 – Helsinki, FI @ Flow Festival
* = w/ Perfume Genius
^ = w/ Real Estate
Tomorrow Night: “Convergence” Art Exhibit Featuring Collaboration by Rob Machado and Sage Vaughn at the Flood Magazine Gallery in LA
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By D. Lefort
When we started this petite Report nearly five years ago we had aspirations to cover the entire oceanfront (if you will) of culture. Music was a given, but we aspired to cover literature, poetry, movies, photography, art, etc. Well, we can all dream. With renewed resolutions for 2015, and for something completely different, if you are in or near Los Angeles please be advised of tomorrow night’s one-night only exhibit entitled Convergence. Convergence is an exhibit featuring surfboard and photography artwork from professional surfer/musician Rob Machado and from Sage Vaughn. Convergence will be on display this Thursday, January 29, 2015, at the Flood Magazine Gallery (at 5810 West Third Street, Los Angeles) from 7-10pm.
The exhibit features 10 limited edition surfboards and eight large scale photographs. Proceeds from Convergence will benefit the Rob Machado Foundation, a clean water filling stations project, which encourages youth at California elementary and high schools to use reusable water bottles in hopes of eradicating sales of single/use plastic bottles.
About the collaboration, Machado says:
“I met Sage through a mutual friend while surfing and his passion for riding waves and creativity is contagious. Collaborating with my surfboards designs and photos as his canvas has been so inspiring. I’m honored that he wants to support my foundation’s efforts by dedicating his time and incredible talent. We’re excited to share the outcome with everyone.”
Sage Vaughn is a Los Angeles based painter and illustrator who is best known for his wildlife series depicting colorful butterflies, owls and sparrows in otherwise melancholic city scenes. Vaughn has had widely acclaimed solo shows in New York, Geneva, London and Los Angeles.
To broaden your horizons and support a good cause, get down to the Flood Magazine Gallery tomorrow night and check out Convergence.
Check Out New Tobias Jesso, Jr. Song and Video “How Could You Babe”
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One of our favorite discoveries of 2014 was Tobias Jesso, Jr. and his skillful piano-based balladry, but especially his song Hollywood. This week Jesso released the song How Could You Babe (is he lamenting or trying to woo the other question-mark-in-titles averse artist, Sharon Van Etten?) and official video. Check out the video for How Could You Babe below, set in swimming pools, at the beach, etc. We love the vocal reach at 3:37. Feelin’ it. Jesso’s debut album, Goon will be released on March 17th. Jesso will also head out in March on a North American mini-tour, including stops at the Echo in LA and Brick+Mortar in San Francisco in early April. Check out those dates at bottom.
3/22/15 Sun Toronto, ON – The Drake
3/24/15 Tue Washington, DC – Sixth & I
3/25/15 Wed Philadelphia, PA – Boot & Saddle
3/26/15 Thu New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
3/27/15 Fri Brooklyn, NY – Baby’s All Right
3/28/15 Sat Boston, MA – Middle East Upstairs
3/30/15 Mon Vancouver, BC – Electric Owl
3/31/15 Tue Seattle, WA – Barboza
4/1/15 Wed Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
4/3/15 Fri San Francisco, CA – Brick + Mortar
4/4/15 Sat Los Angeles, CA – The Echo (early show)
The Decemberists Week Continued Last Night on Jimmy Kimmel Live
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The Decemberists Week and media-maraud continued last night on Jimmel Kimmel Live. Just to mix it up, the band created and sang some ditties consisting solely of choice YouTube commentary. Check it out at bottom. Up first though is their rousing version of Make You Better off their fantastic new album, What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World, released this past Tuesday. That same day their hometown of Portland proclaimed the day Decemberists Day. And yesterday they appeared on KCRW before gracing the Jimmy Kimmel Live stage. Deserved attention this week for The Decemberists, who delivered in style.
Watch The Decemberists Regaling on KCRW
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The Decemberists are back with a vengeance. On Tuesday they released their fantastic new album What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World. That same day the Mayor of Portland declared the day “Decemberists Day” in their hometown. Yesterday the onslaught continued when the band graced KCRW with a superlative live session. Watch below first as the band deftly renders a track, Make You Better, from the new album. And if you have the time, further below is the entire 45-minute session. Outstanding stuff from one of our favorite bands!
Watch Sleater-Kinney Kick-Off Their Comeback on Letterman and Conan
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Though we loved ’em back in the day, we were a bit skeptical when it was announced that Sleater-Kinney would regroup and release a new album entitled No Cities to Love (their first album in 10 years). In the interim a lot of water and a lot of Portlandia has passed under the proverbial bridge. Shows how wrong you can be. The new album is garnering justified critical acclaim and the members have recently attacked the late night musical studios with aplomb. To see what all the fuss is about, check out below their performance on the Letterman Show of the comparatively-pop song A New Wave followed by last night’s performance of the more dissonant (perhaps inventive) Surface Envy on Conan. We love everything about these performances, but especially Carrie Brownstein’s inventive lead-guitar and her stage antics (including kicks and windmills), Janet Weiss’s always-superb drumming/vocals, and Corin Tucker’s vocals on Surface Envy. Check ’em out below and pick up the new album.
Further, check out their impending tour dates HERE.
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New photos shows C.ondom and alcohol inside the car of the married lovers who were found dead in Ogba
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Here are more pictures of the Married lovers who were found dead inside a car while they were copulating in the Ogba area of Lagos State.
Inset: Lukman Olayinka and Nse Promise Nnena.
Though, there have been controversies surrounding their death, as folks believe, they were assassinated or poisoned, and then the scene of the incident was staged.
But then, new pictures have emerged, which clearly shows a condom and alcohol inside the car.
Meanwhile, The family of Mr. Lukmon Olowu, who was found dead inside his Toyota Corolla car on Sunday, yesterday, said there was no way he could be the lover of the lady found dead with him.
Lukmon, 39, married with two kids, was a licensing agent.
According to the family, Lukmon couldn't have been making love to the woman, identified as Promise, inside his car.
Promise was said to be from Cross River State, while her husband, Clement, a commercial bus driver, is from Edo State.
She had a child for Clement.
Lukmon's family members, who gathered yesterday at their family house at 56, Shonola Street, Ogba, Lagos, said their son was murdered.
Contrarily to earlier stories that Promise and Lukmon lived in the same compound, New Telegraph's visit yesterday to Ogba proved that Promise lived at 48, Shonola Street, while Lukmon lived at Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos State. Lukmon's younger brother, Idris Olowu, said Lukmon was not into any relationship with Promise.
Idris said: " On Saturday evening, Lukmon and about six of his friends, went to a birthday party at Obawole, Iju area. After the party, Lukmon used his car to drive many of his friends to their residences, including Promise.
She also attended the birthday. Promise later called and pleaded with Lukmon to take her to her friend's place around Excellence Hotel, located at Ogba. We understand that she called her husband, telling him that she would spend the night at her friend's place, before she called and asked Lukmon to drive her there.
"The next thing we heard was that police called us that our brother was dead, that they had found Promise and Lukmon dead inside his car. We heard they were found Naked. We all went to the police station to confirm the information.
Before the police drove the car to the station, they took pictures of their dead bodies. We saw a picture of our brother, naked and his two legs raised and placed on the dashboard. While the dead woman was half naked; she was sitting beside him at the front seat.
Her head rested lifelessly on the car seat headrest. "I can swear with my life, that my brother didn't have anything to do with Promise. He was a responsible man, married with children. He didn't take alcohol.
I learnt that woman was dating a guy called Femi, Promise's husband, Clement, had warned the guy several times to stay away from his wife. Even, when the incident happened, the same Femi came to tell us that the trap was meant for him." Idris further disclosed that Promise lived close to a beer parlour.
It was alleged that many people knew the late woman. Idris further said: " She called her husband that night, that she would spend the night at a friend's place. It was not the first time Lukmon had used his car to convey Promise and other people to different places after parties.
The woman always goes to party with youths living in the area because she was a friendly type." Idris recalled that when they got to the police station on Sunday, Promise husband, Clement, said that the dead person should have been Femi, not Lukmon.
Idris said: "To my surprise, when we got to Area G Police Command, Promise's husband said that he thought it was Femi that died. Even Femi's phone was brought out from Promise's handbag by her husband."
When NewTelegraph visited Promise's house yesterday evening, some of her neighbours said she had no job, but frequent the beer parlour where she used to drink beer.
One of the residents, who does not want her name mentioned, said: "The death of the woman came to every one of us as a surprise. Promise had a child and had a friend at the beer parlour joint. She used to stay at that club with her friend, drinking, whenever her husband was not around. It was at this club that some men, including the one that died with her, met her."
The resident further said: "There was a day I warned her to stop going to the beer parlour because I had seen a situation where some of the men that came to the joint, would harass women.
That was why I warned her to stay away from the place to avoid what eventually happened now." When our correspondent approached Clement, who wore a T-Shirt and brown trousers, he snapped: " No! No! I can't talk for now." He crossed to the other side of the road and disappeared.
People in the area said that the house he entered is his grandmother's apartment. Attempts to speak with Femi failed too.
When his phone was called, he picked and when our correspondent told him the reason for calling, he cut off and switched off.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olarinde Famous-Cole, said that police were carrying out intensive investigations to know the circumstances surrounding the death of the couple.
He added: "We got to know about this incident barely 24 hours ago. We are still investigating. We have to carry out autopsy to ascertain the cause of their death."
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The Wilds Season 1 Episode 5 (S01E05) - Day Seven
When one of the castaways goes missing, a search party heads out to find her. We learn more about Fatin's past, which isn't exactly the glamorous thrill ride the others thought it was.
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ex- President Goodluck Jonathan to Run for Presidency in 2019? Read Fresh Report
"Our search team said it is impossible for the party to look forward to the South-West because of the grip of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the ongoing consolidation in the zone by APC."
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Tensions are high with a viral on the loose outside Project NOAH, as Guilder and Richards hurry to mobilize a search party. Amy volunteers to help in an unexpected way, causing friction between her and Brad.
Paschal Ojezele Emerges winner of Gulder Ultimate Search 2012
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Transport Minister, Amaechi Rescues Kidnap Victim Along Popular Road In Rivers
The victims, according to community sources, were APC supporters attending the Permanent Voter's Card (PVC) sensitisation rally in Ubimini, where the minister was to address party supporters.
Man Rapes, Kills Reverend Sister While She Prayed
However after it was discovered that Plaxedes' car was still parked at the same spot where it was left, an alarm was raised and a search party was sent who met a man who said he saw Plaxedes a while ago acting like a mad person.
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Little Girl who was kidnapped at a party in Port Harcourt found after 4 years
Onyinyechi Okpala went missing on 30th November 2014, when she and her mother went for an end of the year party which was hosted by her uncle named "Taribo" in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
19-year-old girl and friend planned her kidnap to scam her father of N600k in Lagos
The commissioner said that while the search was ongoing at Ijebu-Igbo, the location of the supposed kidnappers changed to Ikotun in Lagos and the search party had to move from Ijebu-Igbo to IKotun in Lagos to rescue the victim.
14 Out Of 47 'Dangerous' Inmates Who Escaped From Ikot Ekpene Prison Recaptured
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Lawyers Send SOS To Buhari, International Community Over Threat To Life
By Kenneth Orusi, The Nigerian Voice, Asaba
Two lawyers have sent Save Our Souls (SOS), message to the Federal Goverment (FG) and the International Community over alleged threats to their lives by the chairman designate of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Pius Odubu, for daring to stand on his path.
The lawyers, Barr. Andrew Adaze Emwanta Esq and Barr. Ediri Amakata Esq had on 2nd of September, 2019, filled a legal action challenging the nomination of Dr. Odubu, as the would-be chairman of the NDDC Board.
In a suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1017/19, before the federal high court sitting in Abuja, has Dr. Odubu as the 7th defendant.
Briefing newsmen Saturday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta state council press center, the duo said: "From the 2nd of February, 2019, when the suit was filled by us, as plaintiffs, Dr. Pius Odubu through his agents and associates have launched several attacks on the 1st plaintiff, Barr. Emwanta, including threats to his life, especially on the social media. These threats include declaring him an enemy of the Benin Monarch and an enemy of the entire Benin kingdom".
He disclosed that the threats on him in Benin custom and practice, have grave security implications, pointing out that though, his colleague, Barr. Amakata, have not been threatened, the threats would have a spill over on him sooner or later.
His words: "it is in the light of the foregoing we make this urgent "SOS" to the International Community, the Nigerian government and well-meaning Nigerians to come to our rescue. We do not take these open threats for granted because of the current security situation in the country, activated by xenophobia.
"This present threat to Barr. Emwanta, who is an illustrious son of Benin kingdom, is nothing short of "reserve xenophobia", with grave consequences.
They alleged that the activities of Dr. Odubu, in the campaigns in the 2016 governorship primarii in Edo state witnessed political crises.
Hear them: "We are not unmindful of the fact that Dr. Pius Odubu's campaigns in the build-up to the 2016 governorship primaries in Edo state recorded widespread political violence. Therefore, we are afraid that these positive threats to our lives may be made good, if nothing is done by the authorities, in calling Dr. Pius Odubu and his associates to order".
They charged him not to allow himself to stand as a threat to the rule of law following his law background and former federal lawmaker who jointly made the NDDC Act No. 6 of 2000, "particularly as the subject matter of their grievances, is already subjudice".
They warned that they would be forced to constitute a criminal case of crime against them if these threats continues, "If these attacks persists and Dr. Pius Odubu and his associates are not called to order by the authorities, we may be constrained to institute a criminal case of crime against humanity at the International Criminal Court at the Hague".
Fielding questions from journalists, Emwanta disclosed that Dr. Pius is pitching him against the Oba and the Benin kingdom, stressing that nobody could assume the place of the Oba to ostracize anyone.
He noted that the position of the NDDC Board chairman is for Delta state and not Edo's slot hence his call against Odubu's nomination.
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QAC achieves Living Wage Aotearoa accreditation
Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) is the first airport company to achieve Living Wage accreditation in New Zealand and is celebrating the achievement this Living Wage Week Aotearoa.
Donna Darlington, People and Culture Manager said: “We are delighted to mark Living Wage Week 2019 by announcing to our team and the communities we serve that we have achieved Living Wage accreditation,”
“The Board and leadership team have prioritised the implementation of the Living Wage across the business and are committed to ensuring that this extends to contractors as well as permanent QAC staff.”
“Paying the Living Wage is the right thing to do and is an important part of our organisation’s commitment to sustainability and being a good employer.”
The Living Wage has emerged as a response to growing poverty and inequality that continues to hold back so many Kiwi workers, their families and our economy. The Living Wage concept is very simple, yet such a powerful alternative – it’s the hourly wage a worker needs to pay for the necessities of life and participate as an active citizen in the community. It reflects the basic expenses of workers and their families such as food, transportation, housing and childcare, and is calculated independently each year by the New Zealand Family Centre Social Policy Unit. The Living Wage rate is voluntary and for 2019 is $21.15.
Felicia Scherrer from Living Wage Movement Aotearoa NZ said: “We are excited to welcome QAC on board as the first airport company in Aotearoa to achieve Living Wage Employer Accreditation. Queenstown and Wanaka are beautiful destinations in Aotearoa, enjoyed by visitors from all over the world,”
“By paying the Living Wage, QAC is enabling its workers to survive, thrive and also enjoy the beautiful area they live in. We look forward to seeing other airports around the country being inspired and motivated, to follow QAC’s example by becoming Accredited Living Wage Employers.”
QAC has a ‘one team’ philosophy. This year, we worked with House of Hygiene to extend the payment of the living wage to our contracted cleaning team.
Daniel Dodd, Manager Terminal Operations said: “We had the opportunity to make some positive changes, bringing our new custodians into our ‘one team’ way of working where we all share responsibility for our operational performance and the customer experience. As a result, we are providing them with our uniform, paying them the Living Wage, involving them in our social activities and ensuring they have shared access to areas like our lunchroom, the showers and lockers. They are very much one of us under the new contract conditions.
“This one team approach has to be worked on and you have to invest in it. But the payback is there in our scores for customer satisfaction. I am also getting positive feedback from staff who have seen the custodians really take charge. That means they can give 100% of their focus to their own roles in the team, so the benefits go across the entire team.”
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Home / Business News / CEOs at fast-food giants including McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks speak out to support protests, as some face internal reckonings and criticism
CEOs at fast-food giants including McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks speak out to support protests, as some face internal reckonings and criticism
Top fast-food executives are speaking out in support of protests against racial injustice and police brutality across the US.
Some chains coupled statements with internal discussions of racism. Wingstop is forming a task force and McDonald's is donating $1 million and meeting with black franchisee groups.
Many more chains have posted in solidarity with protests on social media, though few publicly matched statements with concrete donations or actions.
Critics say that the restaurant industry needs to do more to combat systematic racism. The industry's leadership is overwhelmingly white, while workers in restaurants are disproportionately black and Latino.
Top executives at the biggest chains in America are speaking out in support of protests following the death of George Floyd. At the same time, the protests are sparking internal discussions about racism.
CEOs at chains including Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, and Taco Bell have released statements in recent days supporting protests, with some white executives admitting that they cannot understand the injustices Black people face. While restaurants across the US have been vandalized amid looting, executives and representatives have been quick to emphasize solidarity instead of discussing property damage.
Joe Erlinger, the head of McDonald's US business, said in an open letter on Saturday that McDonald's "tended to stay silent on issues that don't directly involve our business." However, he said he was "appalled by recent events in Louisville, Georgia, New York, and Minneapolis."
"I will not speak to – nor will I claim to fully understand – how events like these affect African Americans and people of color," Erlinger wrote. "However, I see and recognize the impact these events have at an individual and collective level. And, when any member of our McFamily hurts, we all hurt. "
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski also sent an internal message on Sunday, saying the "killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, and Breonna Taylor in Kentucky were truly shocking to me, and revealed how intractable hate and ignorance are in our society.
"The protests across the country over the last few days give voice to the anger, sadness, and despair so many of us are feeling right now," Kempczinski wrote in the message, viewed by Business Insider.
They were one of us:
Trayvon Martin. Michael Brown. Alton Sterling. Botham Jean. Atatiana Jefferson. Ahmaud Arbery. George Floyd. pic.twitter.com/s1UhP5vncv
— McDonald's (@McDonalds) June 3, 2020
McDonald's announced on Wednesday that it would donate to $1 million the National Urban League and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), with a tweet stating "Black Lives Matter."
Read the full letter from our CEO, Mark King.
We're muting our channels for the rest of the week to reflect, learn, and listen.
— Taco Bell (@tacobell) June 2, 2020
Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy posted a message on LinkedIn, calling for people to "join together to build a world that reflects God's love for all of us." Cathy said that Chick-fil-A bolstered financial investments in Atlanta's Westside district. (Chick-fil-A announced it had adjusted its controversial donation practices in November, with a new focus on on homelessness, hunger and education.)
"There are countless academics and analysts who have written about how our democratic capitalism benefits only a few hundred incredibly wealthy families, individuals and corporations, so that the American dream is now reserved almost exclusively for them and their descendants," Cathy wrote.
"Because I am among that demographic, I am calling on them — us — to use our power and influence," Cathy continued.
Taco Bell CEO Mark King said in an open letter on Tuesday that, as a white male, he "will not pretend to understand the weight of the years of injustice and inequality that our Black friends and colleagues have experienced."
"Let me be clear: we don't tolerate racism or violence against Black people," King added. "And we demand inclusivity. We have more work to do and Taco Bell will continue to lead and drive positive change amongst our communities and beyond."
Dunkin' Brands CEO Dave Hoffman posted a letter on LinkedIn on Tuesday saying the "disruption we are seeing across our country in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd is a stark reminder that we have a responsibility to oppose, racism, hatred, and injustice in all forms."
Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison shared a letter with the chicken chain's employees and brand partners on Monday, saying "we cannot stand idly by and be complacent in this disregard for humanity."
I believe all company leaders should be having authentic conversations internally as a way to make real change. pic.twitter.com/XP1UK1lVnC
— Charlie Morrison (@WingstopCEO) June 1, 2020
In a message on Saturday, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson discussed a forum that 2,000 people within the coffee giant took part in earlier that day about racial injustices.
"We have always believed in being a different kind of company," Johnson said. "Today was an example of that – and we will continue having these conversations."
Internal forums and discussion have swept fast food
This is the latest in a number of internal forums Starbucks has held in recent years to discuss racial injustice.
The coffee giant has held numerous internal forums and town halls on issues related to race and police brutality since 2014, when Michael Brown was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Starbucks held town halls and in-store training when two black men were arrested at a Philadelphia Starbucks after trying to use the bathroom in 2018.
With the recent protests, other chains are following Starbucks' example, as some take steps to grapple with how the companies should respond to racism.
McDonald's hosted a town hall for all US-based employees in Tuesday, a systemwide webcast with franchisees and workers on Wednesday, and is holding an employee webcast on "coping with modern day racism" on Thursday, according to messages viewed by Business Insider.
Erlinger and Kempczinski also held a webcast with McDonald's National Black McDonald's Owners Association (NBMOA) on Tuesday. According to an agenda of the webcast viewed by Business Insider, points of conversation included "aggressive actions" to address black franchisee discrepancies.
In December, Business Insider reported that black McDonald's franchisees say their stores net $68,000 less a month, on average, than McDonald's overall franchisee average, a disparity has more than doubled in recent years.
Wingstop is forming a task force to create a plan "centered around action and accountability for the long term," following an open forum to discuss the murder of George Floyd and the protests on Friday.
"It was raw, emotional, powerful, and authentic in every sense of the word," Morrison said in his letter. "I walked away from that meeting knowing, and hearing first-hand, that we must make these voices of concern actionable."
King said in his letter that James Fripp, the chief diversity and inclusion officer at Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut's parent company Yum Brands, hosted a panel for corporate employees on combatting systematic racism. Taco Bell's restaurant workers will have the opportunity to do the same, with King saying the chain will take further actions.
A KFC representative told Business Insider that the chain will also hold a panel with Fripp this week, "as part of our journey in fighting against racial injustice." According to the representative, KFC's leadership hosted a forum with franchisees on Monday and is providing a "variety of forums for these crucial conversations to take place."
Critics say that fast-food giants need to do more
Leadership in the restaurant industry is overwhelmingly white. There is not a single black CEO of among all restaurant companies in the Fortune 500.
Meanwhile, workers in the restaurant industry are disproportionately Black and Latino. Further, restaurant workers of color make 56% less than their white counterparts, after adjusting for education and language proficiency, according to a 2014 survey by the nonprofit Restaurant Opportunities Centers United.
Fast-food giants have faced criticism for the pay and treatment of workers in restaurants.
McDonald's paid its CEO almost 2,000 times as much as the average worker in 2019, a figure that is not significantly out of line with industry rivals.
During the coronavirus pandemic, concerns regarding fast-food workers safety and benefits were thrust into the spotlight.
Chains including McDonald's and Wendy's gave workers in corporate stores a temporary pay bump during the pandemic, after some employees demanded hazard pay. Fight for 15, a Service Employees International Union-backed campaign on fast-food workers' rights and benefits, helped workers organize a number of protests at chains across the US.
Companies won't save us. Especially companies like @McDonalds that have, time and time again, put their personal corporate profit ahead of the lives of workers of color from COVID-19 to rampant sexual harassment to poverty wages.#FightFor15 https://t.co/7r5reH4KDW
— Fight For 15 (@fightfor15) June 2, 2020
"Companies won't save us," Fight for 15 tweeted on Tuesday, in response to an article about McDonald's speaking about about the protests. "Especially companies like @McDonalds that have, time and time again, put their personal corporate profit ahead of the lives of workers of color from COVID-19 to rampant sexual harassment to poverty wages."
Wendy's, as well as Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, faced backlash on Tuesday following Business Insider's report that a franchisee who sat on President Trump's restaurant roundtable and owns hundreds of locations of the three chains donated more than $440,000 to the president's reelection.
Taco Bell tweeted it "does not make donations to presidential political campaigns and has no involvement with or control over donations made by franchisees." Wendy's did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment, and has not responded to the #WendysIsOver backlash or protests more generally on social media.
Fast-food giants are posting support on social media, but concrete next steps are still rare
As some executives speak out, other chains are using their social media to support protests and speak out against racial injustice. However, as of Wednesday, few have announced donations or concrete further actions.
Burger King and Popeyes, which are owned by Restaurant Brands International, tweeted in support of protests. Burger King seemed to riff on its motto, tweeting "when it comes to people's lives, there's only one way to have it."
we stand with you in support of equality and justice for black lives and we will use our platform, our position, and our voice to do so.
when it comes to people’s lives, there’s only one way to have it. without discrimination.
— Burger King (@BurgerKing) June 2, 2020
Popeyes raised eyebrows with a since-deleted tweet that read simply "Popeyes is nothing without Black lives," before posting a lengthier statement.
We are nothing without Black lives. ⁰⁰There's no room for injustice. We commit to strengthening every facet of our culture and policies to foster an environment where equality for Black people is a priority. We'll use our platform to support this movement. #BlackLivesMatter
— Popeyes Chicken (@PopeyesChicken) June 2, 2020
Subway, Wingstop, Chipotle, and Shake Shack posted black squares in support of Blackout Tuesday. The action was framed as a way for individuals and companies to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, but has been criticized by some as "counterproductive" and "performative."
We stand in solidarity with the Black community and in support of our Black employees and customers. Chipotle has no tolerance for racism, hate or violence. We can and will cultivate a better world together.
A post shared by Chipotle (@chipotle) on Jun 2, 2020 at 8:18am PDT on Jun 2, 2020 at 8:18am PDT
Our doors are open to all, and we stand against racial injustice of any kind. There are a lot of important voices speaking out right now that need to be heard, so we're stepping away from social media to ensure that happens. #blackouttuesday pic.twitter.com/TB9jr1D5nv
— Subway® (@SUBWAY) June 2, 2020
Not just on #BlackoutTuesday, but every day we stand in solidarity with the entire black community, our guests, team members, & brand partners against all forms of racism, violence & discrimination.
Actions speak louder than words & we're currently working on ways we can help. pic.twitter.com/cMbW5Bjci3
— Wingstop 🍗 (@wingstop) June 2, 2020
Black Lives Matter #blackouttuesday pic.twitter.com/auULTwTVaf
— SHAKE SHACK (@shakeshack) June 2, 2020
Panera Bread tweeted a quote from CEO Niren Chaudhary: "I am stating very clearly, black lives matter."
At Panera, we WILL continue to learn and grow as we take active steps to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We will continue to listen, hear and act as our actions speak to who we are as company and as a Panera Family. pic.twitter.com/Kf5fDY64zt
— Panera Bread (@panerabread) June 1, 2020
Chipotle and Waffle House's executives have voiced similar sentiments.
"During this heightened time of tension and frustration, we will continue to stand by our core values and our culture of inclusivity and mutual respect by doing what we do best – taking care of every neighbor and every stranger with compassion and hospitality, in a place that remains open to all," Waffle House's PR Director Njeri Boss said in a statement to Business Insider.
Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said in an interview with CNBC on Monday that issues that sparked the protests need to be addressed. Niccol said that no workers have been injured in protests.
"We have had some damage to restaurants, but it's all damage frankly that we can patch up and fix," Niccol said.
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'We won't be changing our policy': Daniel Andrews shrugs off pill testing
November 12, 2019 — 7.22am
Premier Daniel Andrews is unmoved by a push from paramedics to introduce "back of house" pill testing at festivals and raves.
Under the proposal from the Victorian Ambulance Union, drugs confiscated by police would be tested on-site and punters would be alerted in real time if a dodgy drug is found.
Ticket-holders would not be able to engage directly with the tests under the union's plan.
Meanwhile, the Victorian Greens and Reason Party will this week co-sponsor a bill to trial pill testing over two years for punters at major festivals.
The pill testing debate has intensified. Credit:Viki Yemettas
The Premier has resisted the drug debate, as it gains momentum ahead of the summer festival season.
"I would respectfully point out that the government has a policy and we won't be changing our policy," Mr Andrews told reporters on Tuesday.
"There's nothing wrong with a debate about these things, that's fine, but we've been very clear ... even so-called 'pure' versions of these drugs can kill you. We won't be sending a green light to people to use them."
The joint Greens and Reason Party bill would roll out a mobile pill testing laboratory for music festivals, as well as a fixed site for more detailed analysis.
A PBO costing obtained by the Greens found it would cost $3.8 million over two years.
Asked about the Victorian Ambulance Union plan to provide "back of house" testing, Greens leader Dr Samantha Ratnam said she believed "front of house" testing directly with potential users remained necessary as well, to ensure they're educated on drug use.
Reason Party leader Fiona Patten said the users would have to have a sit-down to be counselled on drug use.
"We want our young people to be talking to a doctor about the drugs they're about to take, not a dealer," Ms Patten told reporters.
Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien responded to the Ambulance Union plan on Tuesday by claiming it would result in deaths.
"Pill testing is like asking you to choose between arsenic or cyanide. They are both a poison that can kill people. Police have said pill testing will simply give people a false sense of security that will lead to deaths so we're not going to support something that will lead to deaths," Mr O'Brien said.
"There is no safe level of consumption, it's the equivalent of tobacco. We cannot allow a situation where the government is giving an imprimatur that says it's OK to take illegal drugs."
Mr O'Brien said there needed to be a greater effort to prevent drugs from entering festivals in the first place.
The state government puts about $20 million a year into harm reduction initiatives like DanceWize.
Meanwhile, Melbourne City councillors will on Tuesday night vote on a report that backs draft legislation by state Greens MP Tim Read to trial a free mobile pill-testing facility at festivals and a fixed-site lab for drug analysis.
Last week, a New South Wales coroner recommended the state trial pill testing and roll-back policing at music festivals after an inquest into six MDMA-related deaths.
NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said he was "gravely concerned" about the message that sent young people.
The Groovin' the Moo festival in the ACT was the site of Australia's first pill testing trial, finding two drug samples were potentially deadly.
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Happening today: Hundreds expected at Polar Plunge in Myrtle Beach
by: Matt Fortin
Posted: Feb 1, 2020 / 11:53 AM EST / Updated: Feb 1, 2020 / 07:52 PM EST
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Hundreds are expected to participate at the 2020 Myrtle Beach Polar Plunge, which has already raised thousands.
It’s happening Saturday at the Sands Ocean Club.
Money raised by the plunge benefits the South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run, which supports the South Carolina Special Olympics.
A $50 registration fee covers a t-shirt and donation.
More than $63,000 of the $110,000 fundraising goal has been met. About $8,700 of that total comes from donors and participants from the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
“We deal with a lot of negativity on a regular basis and to be able to be a part of something so positive and fun and encouraging,” PFC Joseph Starkey said. “It’s just truly remarkable.”
Some restaurants, schools and law enforcement offices are participating in the plunge as teams.
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Senate lawmakers hear testimony from top health experts on nation’s pandemic response
by: Morgan Wright
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) ─ Top health experts from the White House Coronavirus Task Force testified in front of the Senate Health Committee Tuesday regarding the nation’s response to the pandemic and efforts to reopen the economy.
During a mostly virtual hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci from the National Institutes of Health told Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, that COVID-19 is not under control.
“I think we’re going in the right direction, but the right direction does not mean, by any means, total control,” Fauci explained.
Fauci said states reopening too soon could have serious consequences.
“My concern is that we will start to see little spikes that might turn into outbreaks,” Fauci said.
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, expressed concern as to why federal health officials haven’t released guidelines on how states can safely reopen.
“I do anticipate this broader guidance to be posted on the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] website soon,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
Fauci said it will be at least another year before a vaccine is ready. He also warned that there’s no guarantee that it will be effective.
“The big unknown is efficacy,” Fauci said. “Will it be present or absent, and how durable will it be?”
Many senators say until the vaccine is ready, testing is key.
“All roads back to work and school go through testing,” Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, said. “The more tests we conduct, the better we can identify those who are sick and exposed.”
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81.57% Counterfeit Hero / Chapter 93: Better than the Past
Chapter 93: Better than the Past
Hamid stood outside the door as he watched Tian Xing Jian walk away. Only then did he enter the room and ask with doubt, “Respectable Al-Ghafar, his answer was the same as mine from before.”
Russell shook his head: “Both your answers are different. What I want is not the right answer, but rather, it’s the way you made your decision.”
Raising his head up from the map, Russell said to Hamid, “Firstly, he knew that this location conceals a trap. The red side’s military power is much less than the blue side’s, so essentially, all they could try and occupy would merely be this front part of the shore. This is not a cost-effective battle for them, so he chose to remain taciturn. And you, you had unhesitantly took the initiative of attacking this location without considering the casualty rates and the possibility of a trap, and neither did you consider the big picture. You only wanted to complete the mission.”
Hamid mumbled to himself, “But he still chose to forcibly attack this location in the end!”
Russell laughed: “It’s different. Before making this strategy, he gave his argument for why he would attack this location, and that’s how he is different from you—he knows why he should attack and when he should attack! He also knew that this is a trap not only to themselves but also to the enemies. If the enemies can make use of it, then so can we.”
Russell sighed as he looked at the map: “Originally, I thought that he would not decisively choose to forcibly attack that location since it would be too huge of a sacrifice. It seems that he has already settled that issue of confusion he had. In this chaotic world, I’m not sure if this is his fortune or not.”
Laughing at himself, Russell looked towards Hamid: “I understand his deduction. His strategy deployment and military usage might still be lacking, but judging on this point where he could see through the opponent’s scheme, he isn’t that weak when compared to me. It’s just that he hasn’t formulated his own combat ideology. If he is willing, he could certainly become a military expert that’s even more outstanding than me Thus, Hamid, you must respect him just as you respect me.”
Hamid lowered his head in agreement.
When Tian Xing Jian reached back home, An Lei was already chatting with Mother An on the sofa. The moment she saw him, An Lei waved her hand: “Why did you only come back now? Darling Tian, quickly come over. I have something to ask you.”
Fatty indignantly replied, “I beg of you, please don’t use ‘Darling Tian’ to call me, alright?”
An Lei bit her lips and shook her head before gurgling in laughter: “No way!”
Mother An rebuked her by lightly hitting her and laughed: “This lass, don’t call Xiao Jian as such. He is already a first lieutenant. If other people heard you call him, it wouldn’t be good.”
An Lei merely smiled and did not promise.
These days of staying together day and night had made the relationship between An Lei and Tian Xing Jian from the past silently return. Fatty had even felt that he and An Lei were just like a husband and wife who came back after arguing, ones that became even more endearing to each other after all the smoke and clouds dissipated.
An Lei understood Mother An’s personality. Since young, she had always protected him, so she decided to fan and incite the flames: “So what if he is a first lieutenant? I am already a major and he still has to salute me when meeting me outside. When I call him over, it is regarded as an order.”
Mother An pulled Fatty with her to the dining hall and rolled her eyes at An Lei: “Xiao Jian, ignore this lass. You should eat something fast. Whatever she wants to ask can wait until she comes over and asks. Don’t care about her. What major or old officer [1]? She is still the youngest in this house.”
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The daughter and mother of the An family had already eaten their meals. After bringing the dishes and rice over for Fatty, Mother An went back up to rest, leaving behind An Lei and Fatty on the first floor.
The dining hall and living room were linked, with one big and one small. From Fatty’s angle, he could completely see An Lei.
The An Lei who was curled up on the sofa watching television felt quite pleasing to his eyes. Even though she was wearing a set of pajamas that was too big for her, that shapely figure could still be seen; those that should be round were round and those that should be straight were straight. Her pajamas had stuck to her waist and buttocks, drawing the outline of a frightening arc.
She languidly changed the channel on the television periodically. A pair of fair and delicate feet was jade-like, sparkling, and pure. Her perfectly straight and glossy calf felt like silk. She was truly emitting the feeling of a female. This was a result of her dance classes taken during primary school.
Wherever she went, An Lei would be the focus of all the male’s attention. From the start of middle school, this fresh flower grew before finally blossoming with a tender and lovely figure, one that was fresh and beautiful. And from then on, she was indubitably the school’s flower all the way until university.
Only Fatty knew that An Lei’s most attractive characteristic wasn’t her pretty face and neither was it her moving figure. Instead, it was that gentle, water-like temperament and the scent emitting from her body that gave her the scent of a female, which made others want to protect and pity her.
How could such an outstanding female be pulled up by him? It seemed that familiarity breeding fondness was something most people follow, especially so when they fell in love for the first time, making them unable to forget that experience.
Tian Xing Jian had a surplus excretion of hormones today and could not hold on to the stimulation. Seeing An Lei curled up delicately like water on the sofa, he could not help but imagine that moving figure of hers when she was bathing. Truly wanting his life… Fatty quickly turned over to finish his meal.
After he buried himself into eating, the next moment Fatty raised his head, he could see An Lei currently lying on the table as she stared at him eating.
“What are you doing!?” Fatty screamed like a pervert molesting an ugly woman—it could not be said if it was a voice of terror or happiness.
An Lei smiled: “I’ve heard that you are highly despised by other people in the combat planning department. I have a friend there who said that you are so despicable and shameless that it occupies 99% of you.”
Fatty indifferently stood up and prepared to go and wash the plates, only to discover that this was an angle he could use to look into the neckline of An Lei. Without hesitation, he stuck his feet, entered a horse stance, and was not in a rush to leave. Laughing, he said, “What about you? Aren’t you going to help me explain to them what’s the matter?”
An Lei had not come around as she was puzzled why Fatty would be in such a weird stance. Without caring about it, she said, “Why would I need to explain? Hmph, everyone doesn’t look up to you. Ai, aren’t you tired from this?”
“Never!” An Lei heard the staunch reply from Fatty.
Looking up, she saw Fatty’s wretched eyes staring down into her chest as if he wanted to place his eyeballs into it. Feeling resentful and humiliated while kind of happy, she thought of how this person had still remained the same after all these years! With a kick to his leg, she said with annoyance, “Damned fatty, if you continue staring, I’ll gouge out your eyeballs!”
How could An Lei baring her fangs and brandishing her claw look threatening at all? Fatty merely ignored it and sighed regretfully as he went to wash his plates. While on the way there, he mentioned, “It’s not as if I have never seen it before. From young until now, which part of your body have I not seen before?”
An Lei was, after all, still a girl, so how could she bear with this person taking liberties with her? With a stomp, she leapt onto Fatty’s back, clawing and hitting him; the two of them were tangled up together.
[1] It’s a word play here - 什么少校老校，这家里她最小 (少校 - Major) (老校 - 老 refers to old, and 校 refers to the meaning of high-ranking officer)
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Roberts celebrates its 85th anniversary with a turntable
By Kashfia Kabir 05 July 2017
Roberts Radio is well known for its retro and smart radios, but it has unveiled a feature-packed RT100 turntable for £250.
Roberts Radio is joining the vinyl revival with an entry-level turntable - the second in the company's history - and it will be out in time to celebrate the British brand's 85th year.
The RT100 is a semi-automatic, belt-driven design that comes with tonearm, cartridge (sourced from Audio Technica), counterweight and even a dust cover all included in the price.
More impressively, this wooden deck comes with a built-in phono amplifier that lets you connect the turntable with Roberts' R-Line series of multi-room products.
It also comes with a USB output so you can rip your vinyl into audio files.
The RT100 turntable will be available from August, priced £250.
Roberts is also bringing out a handful of new radios in September.
First up is the Stream 94i - the long-awaited update to the three-time Award-winning Stream 93i. The new unit has a sleeker design with wooden panels, and the interface has been smartened up, too.
The Stream 94i comes with all the smart radio standards: FM/DAB/internet radio, wi-fi and wired connectivity, DLNA certification, Spotify Connect, physical inputs like USB and 3.5mm, and - finally - Bluetooth.
Roberts' Revival line of FM/DAB radios has also been revamped, with the Revival RD70 getting Bluetooth, a closed back design (the batteries are now under the unit) and a new full-colour display screen.
There's also the more portable Revival Uno that's 35% smaller than the RD70, and comes in a variety of bright colours (with names such as Purple Haze, Pink Cadillac, Blue Monday and Yellow Submarine) alongside the company's standard shades of dove grey, pastel cream, duck egg and black.
The Roberts Stream 94i will be available for £200, while the Revival RD70 will cost £200 and the Revival Uno is £160.
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Crystal Goddess Altar Figure/Temple Lamp
This 7.5" resin Goddess replica is a composite of several images found scattered from Libya to Egypt. Dated in the pre-dynastic period, they also appear on cave wall paintings from Paleolithic Algeria. The culture that produced Her was a sophisticated group of people who settled into small villages and gradually domesticated cattle. Her identity is a combination of the Ancient Bird and Serpent Goddess of Regeneration and the Cow Horned Queen of Heaven represented by a category of votive figurines called "Great Woman with Upraised Arms."
The upraised arms are a magical gesture of the evocation and appearance of the Deity. This gesture is associated with the ancient female mystery rite of "drawing down the Moon" and encountered also in the Egyptian hieroglyph for the Ka (symbol of the soul).
This Goddess survived into the historical Egyptian pantheon in a variety of forms and names. As Great Mother, of all the Gods, She was called Nut, Nuit or Nathor. Both Nut/Nathor and the Goddess Hathor were given the epithet "Cow of Heaven". Stories and images of Nut giving birth to Hathor, who bears upraised arms or stylized horns, strengthen the Nut/Nathor/Hathor connection. The primary link appears to be the lunar identity, which went from a shared function to the primary attribute of Hathor.
The association of the Moon with women's menstrual cycles in which the "horns of the uterus" are symbolized by sacred cow horns is one of the oldest religious symbolic connections in human history. Though we cannot know for certain what name the Pre-dynastic Egyptians called this image, we have chosen to use the ancient name Nathor to designate Her based on these associations.
This image was found as a votive funerary offering and in Her form as the Bird/Serpent Goddess of Regeneration may represent a spiritual guide for the deceased. Such Goddesses took the spirits of the newly dead into the Cloudy Realms to await new bodies for them to be reborn into this World. The inside lids of later Egyptian sarcophagi were often decorated by paintings of Nuit with arms uplifted. It was through Her body that the soul of the deceased traveled in the Boat of the Ages.
As Hathor was also "the Opener of the Gateway of Dreams," this function of spirit guide was not restricted to the dead, and such figurines could have been given as a protection to people asleep or ill, or to newborn and very young children. Such practices find a familiar modern echo in the feminine-appearing Guardian Angels with uplifted wings placed in nurseries and sickrooms even today.
Goddess Statue
This lovely clear, or slightly golden, resin Goddess piece comes in two parts. The Top resin figure fits snuggly into its resin crystal base. Place it near a window where light illumines her, or order her with the accompanying battery-operated light base (AAA batteries not included), so She becomes a lamp that offers multi-colored lights for home, temple and/or office.
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