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__label__cc	0.605217	0.394783	Debra Hertel Deb is responsible for calendaring (scheduling parish events), serving as the secretary of staff meetings, and other miscellaneous in the parish front office and church. Deb and her family previously lived in Sturgeon Bay where they opened a bed and breakfast and Deb served a parish secretary for Corpus Christi, before then moving to Oregon and serving as office coordinator for Eugene Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter situated in one of the largest homeless population in the United States. Deb enjoys reading, gardening, and taking long walks with her husband. Calendaring Parish Events Secretary of Staff Meetings Tasks in the Parish Front Office	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1220
__label__cc	0.723143	0.276857	MJ Rosenberg vs. ATFP Posted on: September 30, 2010 Posted by: Mitchell Plitnick Comments: 2 Tags: AIPAC, American Task Force on Palestine, ATFP, collaborator, Hussein Ibish, MJ Rosenberg, Salam Fayyad, The Israel Project Readers of my work will be aware that I have frequently cited the articles of MJ Rosenberg, late of the Israel Policy Forum and who now works for Media Matters. In recent days, MJ has been going absolutely ballistic over the American Task Force on Palestine’s (ATFP) engagement with a group called The Israel Project. In a recent piece on Talking Points Memo Café, MJ wrote: “…in sucking up to the pro-settler, anti-Palestinian Israel Project, they are trying (yes, I believe it’s intentional) to weaken the progressive forces in the pro-Israel community MJ Rosenberg like J Street, Americans for Peace Now, Jewish Voice For Peace, and the others. After all, if the Palestinians endorse a far right Zionist organization, why should Jews bother with the likes of J Street?” Where I differ with MJ is that I do not think that ATFP did this intentionally. But other than that, I have to say, I think he’s right about how their recent actions undermine the efforts of Jewish peace groups and also give legitimacy to a group, The Israel Project (TIP), which is not just a right-wing group, but one that has actively promoted hatred and stereotypical images of Palestinians. The JTA reported on the meeting between Salam Fayyad and TIP, and described ATFP’s involvement this way: Hussein Ibish, a senior fellow at the American Task Force on Palestine, which helped arrange the recent evening with Fayyad, said his organization sees engaging with the mainstream of the American Jewish community as critical to making negotiations work. “We have to have the best possible relations with the widest swath of Jewish American groups,” Ibish said. “We want to talk with any organization that is interested in a two-state solution.” The American Task Force on Palestine also dialogues with AIPAC and the American Jewish Committee, he said. Ibish, however, questioned The Israel Project’s ties with Marcus and other figures who over the years have depicted the whole of Islam as implacably radical. MJ linked to two articles that do a good job of reflecting the sort of “information” TIP puts out about Palestinians. This group goes well beyond the American Jewish Committee (AJC) or AIPAC in the sort of bile they put out about Palestinians. Yet ATFP helped bring Salam Fayyad to meet with them in a very public way. And in so doing, ATFP gave an imprimatur of legitimacy to TIP. And MJ is correct in saying that Jews who are not sure which way to turn in supporting different Jewish Mideast groups—whether to swing toward AIPAC on one side or J Street on the other—are going to see this as a reason to stick with the right wing side. I have known both MJ Rosenberg and Hussein Ibish, who is a senior fellow at ATFP for many years, and I respect them both. In ATFP, I have met ZIad Asali a few times and have had opportunity to have several lengthy conversations with Hussein Ibish Ghaith al-Omari, also a senior fellow at ATFP. If Ibish and al-Omari are willful collaborators, they put on a pretty good show, because I do not believe that to be true. However, that does not mean they cannot be pursuing a poor and doomed strategy. I believe this to be the case, on a number of levels. I have no issue with ATFP reaching out in dialogue to Jewish groups who have never demonstrated that they care one whit about a Palestinian life. I understand and agree that Arab groups should reach out and have frank and open discussion with AJC, or the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), and yes, even AIPAC. But TIP is a different matter. This is not a group that is a mover and shaker in the Jewish community like the others I named. They promote a completely biased and distorted view of Israel, the Palestinians and the conflict in general. Why ATFP would choose to promote them is beyond me. Again, my experience of ATFP is positive, and I still believe the body of their work shows them to be sincerely interested in a two-state solution and Palestinian self-determination. But it is also the case that many Arab-Americans see them as collaborators and sell-outs. And the statement they released today, which is no doubt in response not only to MJ but also I’m sure to a number of complaints they likely received after their soiree with TIP does little to reassure anyone who has that belief. The statement asserts ATFP’s complete independence and their intent and prerogative to engage in dialogue with anyone. In terms of its goals, the last sentence sums it up: “ATFP relies on its own independent evaluation of what policies, programs and activities will best promote peace and the American national interest.” OK, but notice anything missing there? I mean, after all, isn’t ATFP there to advocate for Palestinian freedom and rights to be respected and reflected in US foreign policy? In fact, other than references to their own name and to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Palestinians are not mentioned in the statement at all. Again, I believe ATFP to be sincerely interested in a just and reasonable resolution to the conflict, and I do not believe they are willfully selling out. But I also believe they are pursuing a very foolish strategy and are not discerning those American Jewish groups which they need to stay away from, like TIP. I was delighted to see a joint statement by ATFP and JCPA welcoming the peace talks a month ago. But ATFP, if they are to be effective, must not only be a moderate face of pro-Palestinian politics (I believe that Jews, Arabs, and anyone else must have both moderate groups that can talk the DC talk as well as those who can more boldly state positions), but also keep Palestinian interests at the heart of what they do. And that has to mean not embracing anti-Palestinian bigots like TIP. Postscript: I did contact my friend, Hussein Ibish, and asked for his take on these events. I have not yet heard back from him. I sincerely hope that neither he, nor my friend MJ find anything here to be a personal affront. In any case, should either of them choose to respond to this piece, I will post, reprint or link to any response they may care to offer. Further to postscript: Hussein just contacted me and let me know he did not receive my e-mail inquiry and I then discovered I had sent it to his old e-mail address. Will blog soon As Direct Talks Die, What is Washington Doing? 2 People reacted on this While they may be nice guys, good parents, and donate to all the right causes, etc., the ATFP is still a collaborationist organization that operates in an American-funded bubble. Their antipathy to a single state and their uselessness in doing what’s required for two states leaves no doubt that they are much closer to Israel and the US than they are to their own supposed constituency. And, yes, one is known by the company one keeps: http://www.americantaskforce.org/2010_gala_honorary_host_committee_atfp%E2%80%99s_5th_annual_gala_0 I forgot to mention this: http://aliabunimah.posterous.com/board-member-of-ziad-asalis-atfp-does-million ATFP board member Marwan M. Atalla is a major investor in an aerospace company that does millions of dollars of business with an Israeli military defense contractor that has close ties to the Israel Defense Forces and whose headquarters occupy the land of a Palestinian village ethnically-cleansed in 1948.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1227
__label__wiki	0.52985	0.52985	Getting in Good Trouble With John Lewis NYPD Cops Sue to Hide Database on Police Misconduct. Communities United for Police Reform Sues Back. Is PATRIOT Act Mass Surveillance Continuing Despite the Sunset of Section 215? Published by Sue Udry at July 29, 2020 Like so many civil rights champions, John Lewis recognized the crucial importance of civil liberties to the struggle. Civil liberties is the right to engage in “good trouble, necessary trouble,” which is why John Lewis was part of an all-star team of civil rights leaders from Georgia that included Julian Bond and C.T. Vivan who served as Vice Chairs of Defending Rights & Dissent (back when our name was NCARL — the National Committee Against Repressive Legislation). Lewis was most deeply engaged with NCARL in the 1970’s, before he was elected to Congress. He energized our critical work against the death penalty and several crime bills that pushed the country further down the path toward mass incarceration. Not only did John Lewis stand up to beatings delivered by police, most notoriously on Bloody Sunday, but he stood up to the often invisible violence delivered upon the movement by repressive tactics delivered by the FBI, lawmakers, and politicians. We cherish John Lewis and are honored that we were able to journey alongside him. We remain dedicated to pursuing good trouble, for as long as necessary. Sue Udry As Executive Director of Defending Rights & Dissent, Udry leads the organization’s advocacy and public education efforts to protect and strengthen civil society and challenge government abuse of First and Fourth Amendment rights. She represents DRAD in the media, in numerous coalitions, and on several boards of directors. Prior to coming to DRAD, Udry was the legislative coordinator for United for Peace and Justice, a coalition of over 1,600 groups working to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. While living in Chicago, Udry served as the Executive Director of the Chicago Committee to Defend the Bill of Rights, and as an organizer for the Coalition for New Priorities, and organized child care workers for the Day Care Action Council of Illinois. She currently serves on the board of the National Coalition to Protect Student Privacy, and the DC chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, and the DC-NLG Litigation Fund, as well as the Advisory Board of the Charity and Security Network. She is a co-founder of the Montgomery County Civil Rights Coalition. (Photo: JVP Boston/Facebook) New Jersey bill would stifle criticism of Israel on campuses Amazon, ICE, and FBI all moving towards larger focus on facial recognition technology as Congressional Hearings occur Credit: Fibonacci Blue Anti-Protest Bills, from National to State Level, Gain Ground	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1232
__label__cc	0.658568	0.341432	« Scattershots – 24apr19 (updated 25apr19) \| Main \| Scattershots – 26apr19 (updated 27apr19) » Post-citizenship America (updated 28apr19) [This is the addended transcript of my regular KVMR commentary broadcast on 24 April 2019. A slightly edited version also appears in the 27apr19 issue of The Union.] Perhaps no recent issue of national contention illustrates the differences of how our two polarized sides see the future direction of America than does the debate about whether the 2020 census should include the citizenship question. The original intent of the census had to do with redistricting and reapportionment. That intent was carried out with our census from 1820 to 1950 by counting American citizens, which then determined membership in the House of Representatives and the Electoral College for the several states. In the 20th century an accurate citizen count provided by the census was also used to determine the allocation of federal dollars back to the states under various programs that Congress legislated. Later, a count of citizens was also required to redraw congressional district boundaries under the Voting Rights Act. To enforce that law, the so-called “majority minority” districts must be so drawn so that at least 50% of the voters – i.e. citizens over 18 – are members of the minority in question. Moreover, the one-person, one-vote principle requires that congressional districts contain essentially the same number of people. All of these requirements and more, that allow our republic to function, require a meaningful count of the nation’s citizens. The fundamental question of apportionment comes down to how accurate citizenship data might affect the number of House seats and Electoral College votes. A recent Supreme Court ruling based apportionment on all “persons” physically present in a state as required by the Constitution. And here started the debate about what was really meant by ‘persons’, ‘inhabitants’, ‘citizens’, and so on. Lawyers and legal scholars David Rivkin and Richard Raile dissect all this in their piece entitled ‘Should Noncitizens Be Represented in Congress?’. The short form of the national sentiment is that the Right says no and the Left says yes. Each side’s view is part and parcel of the opposite directions in which they see the future of our country. The Left sees America as part of a globalist world in which national borders essentially disappear, people will migrate freely and in perpetuity from here to there, and citizenship in a sovereign nation-state becomes as moot as the sovereignty of the nation-states themselves. The Right sees a future world of sovereign nation-states enduring in a global community, connected by peaceful, mutually beneficial trade and commerce; a community which sustains the rich diversity of cultures because each of them has a secure homeland in which people may pass on to future generations their treasured traditions, customs, beliefs, language, and arts. Such would be a world of ‘globalization’ as opposed to the one-world government of ‘globalism’. Almost all countries today count their citizens for more than the reasons given above as globalization becomes the new world order in the community of nations. The forces opposing this in America declare and seek its ‘fundamental transformation’, the prerequisite of which is the demolition of our democratic republic and the rewriting of our Constitution, this so as to change the United States into a compliant region with a population that has turned its back on the country’s history and its European heritage. Today the most effective and rapid way to achieve this is through permanently porous borders, while blurring the distinction between American citizens, legal aliens, and illegal aliens who inhabit the land. First and foremost, what must be changed is the law stating that “anyone who enters the US unlawfully is subject to involuntary removal and thus cannot be considered an inhabitant in the constitutional sense.” The precise mechanism for this fundamental transformation of America is to restructure congressional districts in a manner that amplifies the country’s leftwing voter base to create permanent Democrat super-majorities in both houses of Congress, as has already happened in Sacramento It is easy to see how that can be achieved by first creating publicized welcoming sanctuaries that invite and succor the millions of illegals pouring over our border, and then counting citizens and non-citizens alike to achieve the desired reapportionment before ultimately granting the vote to all residents. It is then that our republic will fade away to be replaced by a manipulable and manipulated democracy that will see little use in retaining any of the institutions and values that gave rise to America’s greatness. My name is Rebane, and I also expand on this and related themes on Rebane’s Ruminations where the addended transcript of this commentary is posted with relevant links, and where such issues are debated extensively. However, my views are not necessarily shared by KVMR. Thank you for listening. [Addendum] The careful reader will have noticed my use of ‘perpetuity’, ‘permanent’, and ‘permanently’. I include these words to facilitate the definition of the Left’s anti-Americans as those residents who strive daily for that fundamental transformation which in its process abandons, or more forcefully ejects, the institutions and values which have made America the desired destination or template for so many of the world’s billions. Beginning with its core, today most of America’s Left are proudly anti-American. In that cohort their political party of choice is still the Democratic Party. However, that may soon change as the party’s confused traditional leadership continues to have problems with the party’s new and assumptive leaders who are all collectivists of the socialist cum communist hue. In the earlier days of 20th century America, being tagged as a socialist was the kiss of political death to the extent that in mid-century the American Socialist Party was forced to close its doors and meld with the Democrats. Today, after almost three generations of progressive public schooling and its co-option of journalism, many Americans have no idea of socialism’s history and impact on the people in countries where it has been and continues to be practiced. Especially with the current denigration of capitalism, now in vogue, America’s main street looks at socialism as just another way to run a country that might alleviate all of our much-ballyhooed social aches and pains (racism, income equality, social justice, …). No one on the Left is telling these folks that embracing the politics of Bernie, Liz, and AOC will fundamentally transform America on its road to globalism. That kind of messaging is still a no-no (as witnessed also in these pages). However, today the national emergency at our southern border makes it easy to apply a litmus test that allows the country’s middle-roaders to unambiguously identify the anti-Americans in our midst. These are people who first and foremost oppose secure borders, claiming them to be everything from racist, through ineffectual and illegal, to inhumane and discriminatory. To them the notion of porous borders - with millions of migrants of all types entering illegally - being a preamble to national suicide is anathema. The acid test one can always apply is to ask one of them what policies they have in mind that will stem the flow and return illegal border crossings to bygone norms. The anti-American has no answer to that question, nor does he consider the question to be important for the simple reason that the arrival of such masses of migrants is the new norm for a transformed America. Currently, in the sense defined, every Democrat, either running for president or in their congressional leadership, is anti-American. Of course, they will not admit the label as they continue to foment and perpetuate the invasion of illegal aliens across our borders and into their unlawful sanctuaries once here. The astute observer need only ignore their talk and watch their walk. [28apr19 update] Steven Frisch, the county’s pre-eminent leftwing intellectual, immediately took a swing at my Union column, and as usual, totally missed. (The man is my longtime, most enduring critic, and for that I am grateful for all the pedagogical opportunities his contributions provide.) He opens his latest critique with – “The Constitution never directed that the census count citizens, it coulnted pesons, admittedly at times in a flawed manner, but it counted persons, and apportioned legisaltive seats based on that count.” (It’s apparent from his typos that he wrote and submitted this in some level of agitation. You can read his entire comment here.) Frisch takes me to task on the Framers’ intent to base House representation on the number of Americans in a geographical region naturally implied that these Americans were to be citizens, a notion and term which at that time was in its infancy in our republic (see also its use in revolutionary France). There was no intent at the framing or later to apportion congressional membership on the basis of the count of foreigners, those who had no loyalty to the newly formed republic, nor the desire to establish their lives there. The notion of formal citizenship at the end of the 18th century was therefore somewhat novel. And as Rivkin and Raile point out, the word ‘citizens’ in the Constitution’s original draft was stylistically changed (by the drafters’ Committee on Style and Arrangement) to the more broadly understood ‘persons’ with the understanding that the original implication of citizenship remained unchanged. Of course, all these fine points, and the subsequent legal debate on the wordsmithing with respect to redistricting and reapportionment, which I subsequently reference, is missed or cynically ignored by those ideologically bent like Frisch. We can expect no more from his following. The bottom line is that our Framers wanted the country’s population count to accurately form the legitimate basis for constituting its legislature. They were painfully aware of the porosity of America’s borders through which foreigners passed with little or no hindrance, many staying or conducting business for some time and then departing. None of these were people (men only) intended to be franchised and counted for federal elections, and even most local elections. That today this history has been mangled by progressive education into some kind of inclusive ‘y’all come and vote’ era is nothing but sinister fiction, imbibed daily for some years now by students that most likely included Steven Frisch. So, the national debate on including the ‘citizenship question’ in the census continues. The outcome now slightly favors the Constitution and standing law that specifies it is the prerogative of the Secretary of Commerce (under which the Census Bureau resides) to determine the form and content of the census questionnaire. The portion of our electorate that endured Great Society education and today consumes lamestream media for its news, if that, is dismally ignorant of the relevant factors that impact this debate. And local thought leaders like Frisch are in place nationwide to assure that their minions’ horizons are not broadened. Posted at 04:07 PM in Critical Thinking & Numeracy, Current Affairs, Great Divide, Our Country, The Liberal Mind \| Permalink Thanks George. Great read and shared it on Facebook. Better than"well said". L Posted by: L \| 24 April 2019 at 07:24 PM Which leads you to a redrawing of political boundaries. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6952797/CLAIRE-FOX-explains-reasons-standing-European-election-candidate-Brexit-Party.html You never know what SCOTUS will do, but....if you give something away, don’t expect the court to fix it. Congress has failed to do it’s constitutional duty for too long by passing the heavy lifting off to the Executive Branch. Separation of powers means what it says. The court should honor Congress’s wishes to have the Commerce Department run the show. It’s what Congress did to themselves. They passed the law and the buck and now want their power back, lol. “It’s in moments like this when the contrast between progressive and conservative approaches to jurisprudence can grow most stark. The progressive looks at the pattern above and demands that the Court fix the problem. The conservative looks at that same pattern and says, “If you don’t like the law, change it.” https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/04/in-the-census-litigation-the-trump-administration-should-prevail/ There's a sadness when the usual suspects realize the SCOTUS isn't tilting left anymore... https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/supreme-court-s-census-decision-could-hand-control-electoral-college-ncna997841 As a proud radical centrist, I say it's late, but better late than never. Of course the decision to ask "the question" is politically motivated. So are the apoplectic fits suffered by the left. There are scary threats to heads of households if questions aren't answered. If you don't answer, a census employee will call to ask them. I have found that being friendly and polite but saying with conviction that the answers I gave are all the government needs answered for the purposes of apportioning congressional districts. No, I won't tell you how many indoor toilets we got. I won't have a problem saying we're US citizens in this house. "today most of America’s Left are proudly anti-American." Total bullshit. More like: "Today most of America's left are proudly anti Rebane's version of what America should be." I have many Republican friends who don't even come close to buying into your extreme racist and black and white version of reality. Are they anti-American because they are anti conservauthoritarianismist or whatever convoluted name you've invented for yourself? Ozzz sez: "what America should be." See, that's your basic problem. You want to build a Year Zero America with wondrous new attitudes and folkways. Of course, the Blue Mob has no clue where you end up if they get the reins, but they just know how much better it'll be. Truth is, it's hard to build a system based on a hatred of tradition. "extreme racist and black and white version of reality" -"Ozz" If that isn't the pot calling the kettle black. While I cringe at George's use of "anti-American", it's less jarring than your ("Ozz") denouncement of Rebane as "extreme racist". Nothing in this post of George's is racist in any way, shape or form. Nor is anything else I can remember him writing. I recall socks calling me a traitor here when I wouldn't dispute Trump's election. That was ugly too. Was that you, "Ozz"? Is that why you hide behind a sockpuppet? The chickenshit never would tell me where he wanted to put the re-education camps…..err…..Joycamps……sorry! Regardless, I'm sure the the SBC will be in the vanguard of proper siting, permitting, and safe and environmentally friendly operation of these high quality facilities! "Raghead" isn't racist enough for you? "Today most of America’s Left are proudly anti-American" isn't black and white enough for you? Today most trump conservatives are proudly pro-Nazi. Posted by: Robert Cross \| 25 April 2019 at 04:47 PM The democrat party is pro-Nazi BoobieD, the R's are all about freedom. You need to stop drinking so much hooch. Posted by: Roberta Cross \| 25 April 2019 at 04:47 PM Nice! With that post you maintain your 100% idiocy rating! Well done Roberta…..I didn't think you had it in you! re Ozz 443pm - Another load of evidence that the Left can't think their way out of a paper bag. I have meticulously defined my use of the terms 'Raghead' and 'anti-American'. But attempting to communicate with a progressive is as profitable as explaining linear algebra to a freshly painted corral post. Their mind is filled up with indelible and immutable slogans, and new information just washes off them like water off a ... . BTW, Ozz couldn't give a definition of racism that ties it to 'raghead' if his life depended on it. OMG……such a delicate flower……. and this from a guy who brags about being raised on the mean streets of Chicago! Oh really Froggy 5:09 ;; George can state what ever bullshit stupid thing he wants like "Today most of America’s Left are proudly anti-American" and the less than intelligent, as in you and Todd, cheer vehemently. But when the same phraseology is turned around you bitch like 4th graders who lost their playground rights for starting fights rather than, what intelligent folks would do... which is to see the stupidity and irony of such a statement in the first place. "Today most trump conservatives are proudly pro-Nazi" -Bobbie I'd say every single "trump conservative" I've met are proudly anti-Nazi. I've never met a Nazi but, I suspect, they're mostly pro-Trump to try to hitch their wagons to something moving forward. Like David Duke who has claimed to be GOP and claimed to be basically Libertarian. Anything but what he is. So, Bobbie, I'd say you're full of crap on your claim. George 5:10 -- You can define your terms however you wish but that doesn't change the connotative meaning people will apply in deciphering your messages. You are aware of this and do it intentionally.. kind of your snarky little way to cast shade and yet maintain a degree of deniability.. You know ..'who George.. He ain't no racist because he invented a definition that gets him off the hook. Not too unlike AG Barr's interpretation of the Meuller report.. no crime here because footballs don't have fenders. RobertC 556pm - Is defining one's terms in a debate repulsive to you and yours? Would you like to debate only when you can define the terms for both sides? Why don't you try defining some of your own terms and see how that helps make sense of your positions? It is quite evident to all that BoobieC and OOZE are racists and anti-American. If I saw any praise of the country I might think of you two moons differently. But nope. Nothing comes out of your pie holes that a Patriot would recognize. You call people NAZI and then are upset someone says "raghead"? Do you see why we all think you are a moron? Get off the sauce and go to bed before you hurt yourself. "Truth is, it's hard to build a system based on a hatred of tradition." It's actually pretty easy to get the ball rolling. Just watched with the missus an Anthony Bourdain "No Reservations" in Cambodia (2009). Much was said by AB about the changes in Cambodia from the first time he visited, before the "KR" took over, and the last time when everything had changed, for the worse. The Khmer Rouge were socialist, to remind everyone. Not the touchy feely good kind that flap their lips in western societies nowadays. But the KR also had their identity politics down pat. Love to see Bobbie pout so. Warms the cockles of me heart. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IBzZu7hSUSk https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zXI9qGhLHmo "Gregory- "Today most of America’s Left are proudly anti-American" isn't black and white enough for you?" -"Ozzie" Is that all you got? I've taken George to task about "raghead" but I understand his reasons. And "anti-American", even though there are a helluvalot of folks on the left who seem to hate the America that I love and grew up with. Free enterprise? Privacy for everyone? Including Donald Trump's tax returns? Or just privacy for the good folks on the left? How about statues of George Washington, or Thomas Jefferson. Should they be taken down from the public sphere because they lived in North America with the economic systems the British left us with? What about cleansing the south of references to Robert E. Lee? Have you ever called me or anyone else "a denier", Bobbie? WHat about under your real name, not the sock puppet you're fisting at the moment. Really.....there are days I can’t tell who’s the biggest lefty whiner. (I gotta tell you though.....you are always a strong contender) Cross Bobby - "Today most trump conservatives are proudly pro-Nazi." Poor soul - reduced to spittle blowing insults. Most? Are you sure it's not every single one? There are millions of 'trump conservatives' and yet Bobby can't name a single one who's 'proudly pro-NAZI'. Yet he is convinced most of them are, without any proof, reason or facts. Better get your story straight with Emery - he claims he knows about every NAZI in this country. Conspiracy to obstruct justice? I suspect there may be a federal reaction to this one - An executive order by King County, Washington, Executive Dow Constantine signed this week bans the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency from using the King County International Airport, commonly known as Boeing Field, to deport all illegal aliens from the country, including those convicted of crimes against Americans. https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/25/sanctuary-airports-washington-state-official-bans-deportation-of-criminal-illegal-aliens/ DonB's article lead me to this: https://www.foxnews.com/us/massachusetts-judge-who-helped-illegal-immigrant-escape-ice-arrest-indicted-federal-authorities-say "A Massachusetts judge and court officer accused of helping an illegal immigrant flee an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent waiting to take him into custody were indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury for obstruction of justice and three other counts, officials said." Well, that's a terribly sad story. You do have to wonder how far the Blue Mob is willing to go in the name of Open Borders activism. It's a heckuva strange thing to fight a civil war over, but c'est la vie. ...a more original source. https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/massachusetts-district-court-judge-and-court-officer-indicted-obstruction-justice "BOSTON – A Massachusetts District Court Judge and Trial Court Officer were indicted today in federal court in Boston on obstruction of justice charges for preventing an ICE Officer from taking custody of an alien defendant. " (I like this part) "According to court documents, on March 30, 2018, Newton Police arrested and charged an alien defendant under Massachusetts General Law with being a fugitive from justice and narcotics possession. Further investigation revealed that the defendant had twice been deported from the United States - in 2003 and 2007, and that a federal order had been issued prohibiting the defendant from entering the U.S. until 2027. " Drain that resistance swamp, its not just in DC @1014 ,,,@GeorgeR,,,divide much??? Gotta love how you have simplistically (((for the simpleton peanut poppers here))) defined Democrats as ‘’’anti-Americans’’’ And by extension of course you mean the Ryghtys are the chosen ones,,,the only true Americans!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA Posted by: AVMan \| 26 April 2019 at 07:59 AM Yes Aqua Velva. George Orwell has nothing on George Rebane. The biggest difference is that Orwell knew he was telling a story. Rebane believes he's saving America so it can be enjoyed by those with American Values (as only an Estonian can define).. Nazi is not at all inaccurate, regardless how they spin themselves. Actually Todd is too stupid to be an idealist, he's "just taking orders" "Doing as he's told". OOZE and AVman are the true fascists here and elsewhere. hut down speech, frame opponents for crimes they did not commit. Steal the Medicare and welfare money. File phony EITC and rip off the true Americans money. And open borders for all. Yep you are the fascists while the others here are true Americans. You got it right. "America is made of either fascists or True Americans." Yes Todd, so we've been told, thank you for clarifying the black and white position this board. Yes you are so transparent a three-year-old can see you are a fascist. You are welcome. re AV 759am - the illustrations continue. Nowhere in this post were all Democrats described as anti-American, a label, my use of which, I have carefully defined. However, as noted above, liberals are usually not capable of reasoned debate, for they all seem to have a deficit in understanding and/or accepting the nuanced semantics of the used lexicon. For them, language is an ever-shrinking set of words, each with fixed, multiple, and indelible meanings. And their claimed logic - e.g. "And by extension of course you mean the Ryghtys are the chosen ones,,,the only true Americans!!!!" - is essentially non-existent. One wonders how these intellectual pinheads would do attempting to read a text on mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, molecular biology, ... in which authors constantly introduce new words and revise the definitions of previously used terms to better explicate the new ideas they present. Expanding science and technology belong to one of the few areas in which the use of language needs to be both dynamic and concurrently precise - seen correctly, words are just variables to be defined carefully, and then used contextually to form more complex statements, propositions, and ideas. Such mental exercises seem to be either cynically rejected by liberals and/or simply outside their ken. The years of this weblog contain hundreds (thousands?) of examples illustrating how the grassroots leftwing handles contextually defined words (especially new ones) in the discussion/debate of socio-political issues. There is no hope for any enlightenment in this regard. And that is one of the mainstays of the Great Divide argument. Not only do we not share any communicable common ground, but one side does not even possess the tools to join in the fashioning of a semantic that can serve as the nascent framework for building something that can bridge meaning, so that a profitable conversation can begin. Posted by: George Rebane \| 26 April 2019 at 10:29 AM Why so defensive......the "Black and White" argument is the one you pinheads have been running since the sixties! Don't lose your nerve now! Remember....there are only Progressives and The Radiant Future and the "Past" mannnnnnnn! (Hey....anybody got odds on how many in the democrat presidential field succumb to the inevitable cold hand of death before the election.....so many geriatrics....!) “But whether or not Ross was entirely candid about the origins of the discussion, the administration isn’t wrong to worry about the implications of the census on their legal mandate to ensure a “one person, one vote” standard for the process of determining representation in Congress. Instead of an attempt to undercount Hispanics and minorities, what is really at stake in this debate is Democrats’ effort to blur the line between citizens and non-citizens to create or maintain House districts where those who are legally unable to vote will exist in large numbers or even predominate. Legal voters (who would presumably be more likely to be Democrats) in such districts would wield more power than those in other districts in which there are far fewer non-citizens.“ “The goal of the census is to count every person residing in the country. But the notion that its purpose is to ensure that those who are subject to deportation are as entitled to representation in Congress as U.S. citizens is as bizarre as it is untenable. It also makes a mockery of the principle of “one person, one vote” that is at the core of the Voting Rights Act.” https://thefederalist.com/2019/04/26/democrat-objections-citizenship-question-ploy-help-illegal-aliens-vote/ Toes 1246pm I expect the Citizenship question is the fallout from the lack of cooperation the Trump administration had with its attepted survey of registered voters two years ago. OK, so instead, they'll get a census with citizens and a count of non-citizens. Remember the caterwalling? George- Since lexicon seems to be today's whirligig, please elucidate for those of us with only a university education, what is a "True American". Is a True American the same as a Patriot or an extreme right wing Christian conservative? True American, as in Todd's "you are the fascists while the others here are true Americans." Ozz 313pm - BTW, the development and expansion of this blog's lexicon has been what in your world is a "whirligig" for its entire history. Thanks for picking up on it. And why do you ask me to "elucidate" on what is a "True American", since that is a term I have never used and consider to convey more waste heat than light? Perhaps those who use the term should let us in on their sense of its usage. For example, how do you characterize a person with such an appellation? But you did surprise me with the announcement that you have a university education. If you told us before, I'm sorry to have missed it, because it would be most interesting to know what you studied where. Ozz... If your University education was in what used to be called a ”State College", that would explain why you want GR to define a term that only you, the other lefty sock and Todd are using. The CSU let just about everyone in. Oooze - "Nazi is not at all inaccurate, regardless how they spin themselves." I don't suppose you could offer any actual proof? Easy to do that kind of name calling behind the keyboard. There a few folks out there that would have you coughing up your teeth if you tried that sort of BS in public. I guess we'll wait for Todd do define True American since he brought the term into play. Hey I am using me as the example. There, easy to see. Trumps ideal for a great man is Robert E Lee. "“Whether you like it or not, he was one of the great generals. I have spoken to many generals here, right at the White House, and many people thought — of the generals, they think that he was maybe their favorite general,” Trump said of the Confederate military leader." Paul - are trying to appear an idiot or what? You claim that "Trumps ideal for a great man is Robert E Lee." He didn't say that, but lying about it is par for your course. The proof you offer is “Whether you like it or not, he was one of the great generals. I have spoken to many generals here, right at the White House, and many people thought — of the generals, they think that he was maybe their favorite general,”... There is a difference between what you think of a person as a humanitarian and what that person accomplishes in their professional role. History acknowledges that Lee was indeed a very good tactician and general. The Union had some crappy generals who didn't like African descent folk any more than the KKK. I realize your limited view of history doesn't allow any kind of nuance, but you might want to become a little more educated before you shoot your mouth off. Why didn't he laud the Great American Generals of WWI or II or great Union Generals such as Grant but no, he picks the General who was responsible for more American deaths than any other. Sure, Rommel was a "Great General" as well right Scott. Note to the pony tail of ignorance, the North wanted Lee to lead their army. Black Jack Pershing? Why don't you tell us all about him since you claim to know so much about military history. I would submit that the Union Generals before Grant and Sherman rose to the top were responsible for the most deaths due to weakness and incompetence. Trump was correct that Lee was a geat General. And it was in the context of the Charlottesville riots caused by the commies and the nazis slow dancing. All that was caused by the history cleaners trying to rid the toen of the Lee statue. Perfectly done by Trump. Of course Paul Emery and his pals all lie about what Trump said that day. Well, thank goodness he didn't peg Manstein as a good general. We'd never hear the end of it. The only thing worse would be for Trump to declare that Sheridan was talented. No doubt the Mob is plotting how to tear down his statue even now. Lets keep this shit in context from the pony tail of ignorance, the truth about the Prez's actual Charlottesville comments. Keep pretending that antifa was not rioting - "You had some very bad people in that group, but you also had people that were very fine people, on both sides. ... I saw the same pictures as you did. You had people in that group that were there to protest the taking down of, to them, a very, very important statue and the renaming of a park from Robert E. Lee to another name. ... So you know what, it's fine. You're changing history. You're changing culture. And you had people — and I'm not talking about the neo-Nazis and the White nationalists, because they should be condemned totally — but you had many people in that group other than neo-Nazis and White nationalists. Okay? And the press has treated them absolutely unfairly. Now, in the other group also, you had some fine people. But you also had troublemakers, and you see them come with the black outfits and with the helmets and with the baseball bats. You had a lot of bad people in the other group." https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/04/26/joe-biden-donald-trump-charlotttesville-fine-people-neo-nazis-column/3588970002/ Why was Lee a Great General Todd? Was it because he was able to kill millions of Union soldiers? What exactly did he do that was "Great" by Trumps standards? Ah - so now Paul Emery is caught lying and he tries to side step the issue by making this an issue of whether or not Lee is considered by history to be a great general. Sorry Paul - your TDS has caught up with you once again. Trying to impugn Trump because he acknowledges a common historical fact is just stupid. Ike cheated on his wife and admired many aspects of the NAZIs. Is he next? Oh, no. Just Trump. MLK jr constantly cheated on his wife and he gets a Natl Holiday. Paul Emery tries to tell a stupid lie about Trump and got caught. You know what they say about digging yourself into a hole, Emery. Go back and re-read what you originally posted about Trump and then read what he actually said. Not the same thing. We understand you haven't got the emotional balance to handle being so desperately wrong about Trump getting elected Pres after shooting your mouth off for months that he had no chance. Just enjoy the crow along with all that popcorn you bought and wait for the next election. Hope springs eternal! Answer the question oh great pony tail of ignorance @my 759! " Why was Lee a Great General Todd? Was it because he was able to kill millions of Union soldiers?" It is astonishing that you are so willing to make a fool of yourself so regularly oh great pony tail of ignorance! FACT CHECK - Approximately 620,000 soldiers died from combat, accident, starvation, and disease during the Civil War. This number comes from an 1889 study of the war performed by William F. Fox and Thomas Leonard Livermore. Both men fought for the Union. Their estimate is derived from an exhaustive study of the combat and casualty records generated by the armies over five years of fighting. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/civil-war-facts You have absolutely owned the title Pony tail of ignorance. The snooze has fallen to the wayside but he could make a comeback. You should stick to talking points for lefties ya putin party parrot. Punchy's ignorance is showing again. I believe the total number of deaths in the Civil War was around 600,000, not millions. Of course Lee was a great general. West Point and other military academies study Lee's defensive tactics to this day. Lee's maneuvers influenced Dwight Eisenhower, Patton, MacArthur, and countless military generals oast and presebt throughout the world. So Don you claim that Lee did not kill very many Union soldiers. Why do you consider hm a Great General ? Oh pardon me. Lee only killed 360,000 Union soldiers in the Civil war. That's no problem right Don None of your bs games oh great pony tail of ignorance your 854 is a mill stone around your neck you will never lose just like your last couple of years of utterly failed prognostications. Ignorance is your stock in trade and you are caught by your lies wallowing in it. Show US were your numbers @854 came from...……. Just another lying sack of shite otherwise. But at least your are consistent. Consistently ignorantly wrong. Time to hand the device to the next bar stool, they couldn't do any worse. I am sure KVMR is thrilled with your leaving a trail of ignorance and lies, but hey you can claim its Trumps fault. Be sure to wear your pink knit hat when you explain it to the bosses. I humbly corrected myself Don. So Lee is your hero. It's now on the record. CAreful DonB Paul is putting words and intent into you again. More lies @952 but hey its what everyone knows to expect from the KVMR fakenews guy AKA the great pony tail of ignorance. "So Don you claim that Lee did not kill very many Union soldiers. Why do you consider hm a Great General ? Oh pardon me. Lee only killed 360,000 Union soldiers in the Civil war. That's no problem right Don " Keep digging that hole humbly, you might find gold. LOL But here is another problem for your lame rap - Humble means "modest; without an excess of pride." A person who brags about being humble may have too much pride in being humble to actually be humble. Oh Don, you Putin cuddler you. I do like what Scott Adams had to say at the end of the link. http://dlvr.it/R3bJZH SO 713pm "Paul - are trying to appear an idiot or what? You claim that "Trumps ideal for a great man is Robert E Lee." He didn't say that, but lying about it is par for your course." That's right, but it wasn't a lie. Paul completely misrepresented Trump's words. He doesn't have the language skills to know the difference between Trump's words and his mischaracterization of them. Paul isn't trying to appear an idiot. He is an idiot. It comes naturally. And Paul, if Lee had accepted the offer to command the Union army, the War Between the States would probably have been shorter. Gentlemen - you in your enthusiasm for historical debate have strayed from this post's topic. Get back on subject, or off to the Sandbox. Back on topic: Census. “Only in self-defeating, sovereignty-eroding America is the idea of asking whether people living in America are American citizens for the American census a matter of controversy. “But we live in a Trump-deranged age, so now it’s tantamount to an international human rights crime to ask anyone about citizenship status at any time for any reason. Heaven forbid we inconvenience or discomfit legal noncitizens or illegal immigrants with a question.” https://patriotpost.us/opinion/62567-beware-soros-funded-hijacking-of-us-census?fbclid=IwAR3vGBj2W5vRVet-fbbDACqA1NjZwGYHBldwWiamEURp7Hvtah1_mI1yzVU BT - really liked this one: “damage all our daily lives for decades.” Asking me if I'm a citizen? Gee - I was detained and asked that as I drove along an interstate highway. I must admit I was pissed that I was detained without probable cause, but was I 'damaged' daily ever afterward? Disappointed in Frisch, George. From years past, he was the most coherent of your blog's lefties- we last sparred about CA energy sources, probably about six years ago. He seems much angrier and less reasonable these days. Actually, he still is the best spokesperson for the 'reasoning' on their side among those frequenting these conversations. Yikes!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1233
__label__cc	0.501261	0.498739	17 residents, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19 at Extendicare Parkside in Regina CTVNewsRegina.ca Staff Published Tuesday, November 24, 2020 3:19PM CST Extendicare Parkside is seen in this image. (Google Maps) REGINA -- Extendicare Parkside said it’s working closely with health officials after 17 residents and seven staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The long-term care facility said Tuesday residents were quickly co-horted following the test results. Affected staff are also isolating at home until cleared to return to work. “Our first priority, as always, is to maintain the health and safety of our residents and we know this is concerning news for our community,” Extendicare Parkside said in a statement. “We will continue to keep in close contact with our residents, staff and families until this virus is removed from our home." The long-term care home said all residents are isolating in their rooms, where they are being provided with meals and support. The facility has put in place enhanced safety protocols and additional personal protective equipment requirements for staff. As well, other long-term care centres in Regina and Saskatoon have declared outbreaks of COVID-19. They include the Santa Maria Long-term Care Home in Regina, and the Lutheran Sunset Home in Saskatoon. COVID-19 outbreaks declared in long-term care homes in Regina, Saskatoon	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1237
__label__cc	0.505793	0.494207	Yeasayer has seen the road more than the average band. In just three albums they have played well over 600 shows in 5 continents. They’ve played to 5, they’ve played to 35,000. Shows have been great, good, bad, and a few just terrible. Gear has been left on tarmacs, computers lost in taxis, fights, firings, bonds broken and made, and fans gained show by show. It’s an arduous process being a modern band, but throughout it all Yeasayer has become one of the best touring acts out there. Good Evening Washington DC, Live at 9:30 Club was recorded on the Fragrant World Tour during a sold out two-night stand on November 14th 15th, 2012. A fitting location seeing as members of the band used to go to shows at the 9:30 Club when they were teenagers. Much like the band’s first live album, Live at Ancienne Belqique, this recording was created specifically with Yeasayer fans in mind. With that said, over the years it’s become evident that the live show, for many, is the gateway to understanding the band, their music, and their varied albums. Sonically shifting record to record, Yeasayer are able to incorporate songs from all three albums into an incredibly cohesive live show. The songs aren’t played verbatim. Rather, even for the avid Yeasayer fan, they are transformed in to something fresh and different. Though this is the first time the band is putting a live event into physical form, the hope is there will be more opportunities down the road as live recording gets more affordable. Good Evening Washington DC, Live at 9:30 Club Fragrant World END BLOOD 7″ Madder Red ODD BLOOD Ambling Alp There are currently no tour dates for Yeasayer Skullcrusher – Farm Faye Webster – Better Distractions Le Ren – The Day I Lose My Mind Skullcrusher – Trace Skullcrusher – Day of Show Skullcrusher – Places/Plans Le Ren – Love Can’t Be the Only Reason to Stay Porridge Radio – Circling Porridge Radio – Lilac	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1242
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__label__cc	0.652321	0.347679	Trending: Gadgets Statistics Marketing Strategy Zoho Spotlight: Mental Health Global Network Honors Friend with Mental Health First Aid Kit Published: Jul 1, 2020 by Annie Pilon In Small Biz Spotlight 1 There are tons of tangible tools to help with physical health issues. However, there are often fewer options for dealing with mental health concerns. That is, until Mental Health Global Network produced its own line of products included in the mental health first aid kit. Spotlight – Mental Health Global Network Additionally, the company provides training and other resources to honor a friend and support others going through struggles. Read more about the MHGN below in this week’s Small Business Spotlight. What the Business Does Provides mental health training and a unique support product. Co-founder Kelly Marzoli told Small Business Trends, “Just like every facility/school has a physical first aid kit on hand, we created a Mental Health First Aid Kit with tangible tools for coping with mental health issues.” Creating a first-of-its-kind product. Marzoli says, “We are the first to put together a tangible tool kit for mental health issues.” Additionally, the company’s training sessions provide a unique perspective. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team did in-person trainings. But now, they are offering virtual sessions. She adds, “Our educational programming is engaging and dynamic.” How the Business Got Started In honor of a friend. Marzoli explains, “We started our company in honor of our friend, Connor Mullen (NJ), who took his own life at age 20. We want to help save other people like Connor.” Helping educators with their products. Marzoli says, “Our biggest win thus far was a 115 bulk order from a school district – they bought kits for all of their teachers. This made us believe we could really do this. Mental health first aid kits should be as common at schools and workplaces as physical first aid kits!” See Also: 4 Ways Your Consumer Health Product Startup Can Find Success Biggest Risk Developing a physical product. Marzoli explains, “The biggest risk was investing into manufacturing our product and putting all of our money into testing different products.” Be ready to pivot. Marzoli says, “Our typical educational programming is in person and requires large gatherings. Now that we’ve taken our services online for a virtual training things are looking up.” How They’d Spend an Extra $100,000 Shoring up their products. Marzoli explains, “We would use it to invest in inventory, FDA, and medical endorsements from psychologists and doctors.” Company Roots A college club. Marzoli says, “My partner and I met through a mental health awareness club in college. I started the club in the same effort to promote mental health awareness as our company stands for now. After I graduated, my partner took over the club. We were both fierce advocates for suicide prevention then… and now we are best friends and co ceos in the real world.” Find out more about the Small Biz Spotlight program Image: Mental Health Global Network 1 Comment ▼ Spotlight: Unique Swiggies Product Solves a Simple Problem for Consumers -- Hydration Spotlight: CyberSignal Technologies Brings New Tech to Historic Market Spotlight: Forward Push Brings Wall Street Strategy to Main Street Businesses Annie Pilon Annie Pilon is a Senior Staff Writer for Small Business Trends, covering entrepreneur profiles, interviews, feature stories, community news and in-depth, expert-based guides. When she’s not writing she can be found on her personal blog Wattlebird, and exploring all that her home state of Michigan has to offer. One Reaction Martin Lindeskog Annie: I have participated in mental health first aid courses in Sweden. I am glad to read about this company, and I will spread the good word about it. Choose Your Business Structure	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1250
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__label__wiki	0.828774	0.828774	Screens & Pop SightlinesArts, Culture, News & Ideas Lit & Letters Mission & ethics Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum Suffers Break-In Damage was sustained to indoor gallery, outdoor shed, and artwork on display Ling-lin Ku's solo exhibition "Off the Map" — seen here when it opened in January — was vandalized during a July 19 break-in to the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum. By Mary K. Cantrell The Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum was broken into the evening of July 19, resulting in multiple damaged windows and doors, artwork vandalized and items stolen. An outdoor sculpture garden located in the Zilker Park area, across from Barton Springs Pool, the Umlauf has a permanent collection of figurative sculptures by sculptor and long-time University of Texas professor Charles Umlauf. In addition to the more than 50 Umlauf sculptures on the grounds, the museum’s indoor gallery hosts a rotating roster of contemporary artists. The current exhibition, which opened in January, features Houston-based artist Ling-lin Ku, winner of the 2020 Umlauf Prize, an award for an emerging sculptor. Ku’s conceptual installation, primarily a three-foot-tall tea ball water tower sculpture, was severely damaged in the break-in. “The damage to the Museum was distressing enough, especially during these difficult times. But an important object by Ling-lin Ku was also damaged. We take security seriously at the Umlauf and are doing everything we can to help our artist restore this sculpture,” says Umlauf Curator Katie Robinson Edwards. “We plan to have a virtual reopening of Ling-lin’s wonderful installation once everything is repaired.” The incident occurred around 11 p.m. the night of July 19, with Austin Police Department officers arriving at the scene alerted to the break-in when the gallery alarm to went off. Museum officials declined to comment on whether there was security footage or security personnel present the night of the incident. Computer hardware was stolen, in addition to the damage to the artwork and to the building itself. The suspect also managed to break into a storage shed behind the gallery building. The crime comes at a volatile time for the museum, which, like other arts organizations, has suffered significant revenue loss due to COVID-19 closures. “The Umlauf is losing nearly $500,000 in revenue due to the pandemic,” said museum director Sarah Story. “An infusion of private and corporate philanthropy in the next few months will be vital to the Umlauf’s survival beyond March 2021.” The museum, which sits on city property, has been closed by city mandate since July 3, with staff splitting their time working from home and at the site. Museum representatives took to social media the morning after the break-in to spread the news and solicit donations. As of this article’s press time, the Umlauf was able to crowdsource over $2,315 to help remedy the incident. In their social media post, the Umlauf encouraged anyone with information about the break-in to contact APD. Ling-lin Ku Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum Mary K. Cantrell Mary K. Cantrell is a 25-year-old, Austin-based freelance writer and journalist. She has journalism and women’s and gender studies degrees from The University of Texas and a fondness for covering local arts stories. Umlauf Museum executive director to depart Sightlines - September 22, 2020 0 Sarah Story, executive director of the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, will depart her post effective October 23. James Russell, Umlauf board president, made the... As Austin museums react to the Black Lives Matter movement, bigger issues emerge Mary K. Cantrell - June 6, 2020 0 Black Lives Matter protests have erupted across the country recently in response to the murder of George Floyd at the hand of police in... Umlauf Sculpture Garden to re-open June 6 Jeanne Claire van Ryzin - May 27, 2020 0 The Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum is re-opening to the public June 6, the first museum or cultural center in Austin to re-open since... Please read our comments policy here It’s Time to Learn to Be an Arts Advocate Mexican American Cultural Center to begin $27 million expansion plan The Austin arts community raises questions about city’s total remake to... SXSW announces early film festival lineup Public Place Vague Terrain and Temporary Tigers: The Pandemic Place Questionnaire with architect Murray Legge Digging into a park’s difficult past to build a more equitable future Cindy Elizabeth: Capturing Black Celebration Hope Mora: Pecos Digging for Stars: Georgia O’Keeffe in the Texas Panhandle Roger Reeves: Running Through a City That is Running Out of Water Sightlines is a non-profit magazine of arts, culture, news and ideas. Austin based, wide open. © Sightlines magazine 2020 Film review: ‘Identifying Features’ takes us into the Mexico’s cartel territory Screens & Pop January 21, 2021 Newsline January 21, 2021	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1253
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__label__wiki	0.854186	0.854186	Parade - Leo Kottke - Peculiaroso (CD, Album) Label: Private Music - 01005-82111-2 • Format: CD Album • Country: US • Genre: Jazz, Folk, World, & Country • Track 4 - Seal - Interview (CDr), I Didnt Know I Loved You (Til I Saw You Rock & Roll) - Gary Glitter - The Leader (Vinyl, LP), LHeure Bleue - Richard Clayderman - Rondo Pour Un Tout Petit Enfant (Vinyl, LP, Album), Precious - Depeche Mode - Touring The Angel: Live In Milan (DVD), Da Kannst Du Was - Da Hast Du Was - Hildegard Knef - Hildegard Knef (Vinyl, LP, Album), Cockapocalypse - Emaciated Waste - Purge The World (CDr), Мамино Сердце - Jasmin* - Головоломка (CD, Album), If I Were A Carpenter - Werner Lämmerhirt - Die Frühen Jahre (CD), Madrona - David Lanz - Romantic (CD), Sweet Sensation (Livin In Da Ghetto Dub Mix), Words - Jan Duindam - Thoughts (Vinyl, LP, Album), Feel The Squeeze - Sewers - Weight (File, MP3, Album) 8 Reply to “ Parade - Leo Kottke - Peculiaroso (CD, Album) ” The album was produced by singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones, who also provided backing vocals on several tracks. Kottke credited Jones with capturing a more spontaneous and relaxed feel on the recording than was typical of his own attempts. Peculiaroso was re-released on CD as a "twofer" with Great Big Boy by Acadia () on Oct 29, Taktilar says: Written-By – Leo Kottke: 2: Poor Boy Arranged By – John Leftwich Words By, Music By – Bukka White, John Fahey: 3: Parade Written-By – Leo Kottke: 4: Wonderland By Night Arranged By – Van Dyke Parks Lyrics By – Lincoln Chase Music By – Klaus Gunter-Newman* 5: World Made To Order Recorded By – Sam Hudson (3 /5(6). Live is a live album by American guitarist Leo Kottke, released in It includes two of Kottke's signature monologues ("Combat", "Roy Autry"), giving a small taste of the complete concert experience. A previously unreleased song "Flattened Brain" is also included. Jul 06, · Leo Kottke (born September 11, ) is an acoustic guitarist. He is known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies. He overcame a series of personal obstacles, including partial loss of hearing and a nearly career-ending bout with tendon damage in his right hand, to emerge. Kiramar says: Peculiaroso Leo Kottke. Released Peculiaroso Tracklist. 2. Poor Boy Lyrics. 3. Parade Lyrics. 4. Wonderland By More Leo Kottke albums Sixty Six Steps. Tygotaxe says: Aug 21, · Leo Kottke; Album Peculiaroso; Licensed to YouTube by SME (on behalf of Private Music); BMG Rights Management (US), LLC, ARESA, and 1 Music Rights Societies Parade - Duration: Leo Kottke. Zululmaran says: Standing In My Shoes is an album by American guitarist Leo Kottke, released in It is an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary music which surprised a few of Kottke's long-time fans. Kottke's cover version of Fleetwood Mac's "World Turning" appeared on "The Drew Carey Show". Chet Atkins guests on lead guitar on "Twice". Nezragore says: Mudlark () Cripple Creek Eight Miles High June Bug The Ice Miner Bumblebee Stealing Monkey Lust Poor Boy Lullaby Machine #2 Hear The Wind Howl Bourree Room 8 Standing In My Shoes My Father's Face () Times Twelve Everybody Lies B.J. Why Can't You Fix My Car Theme from "The Rick and Bob Report" My Aunt Francis William Powell Back In Buffalo Mona Ray Jack Gets Up Doorbell Peculiaroso. The Cinch - The Buddy Rich Quintet - The Cinch - Live From Birdland (Vinyl, LP) Guantanamera - The Weavers - Greatest Hits (Vinyl, LP) Boo Williams - Universal Limits (Vinyl, Album) Brain Scrambler - Bass X - Happy To Be Hardcore (Vinyl, LP) Maiden Voyage - Corea* / Hancock* - An Evening With Chick Corea And Herbie Hancock (Vinyl, LP, Album Kajilmaran on Parade - Leo Kottke - Peculiaroso (CD, Album)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1261
__label__wiki	0.827641	0.827641	‘Not Afraid:’ Massive Turnout at Anti-Violence Protest in Barcelona © AP Photo / Santi Palacios https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/105661/28/1056612877_0:209:4000:2459_1200x675_80_0_0_18bfcebc774a63f8e4b79595a6066bd9.jpg https://sputniknews.com/europe/201708271056839330-protest-barcelona-not-afraid-turnout/ Following the August 17 terrorist attacks in Barcelona, some 500,000 people took to the streets of the fabled Catalonian city on Saturday to refute ongoing global and local violence. Responsibility for the deadly attacks in Barcelona was claimed by entities said to represent Daesh. During the first attack, a young man plowed a van into people strolling on the city's famous Las Ramblas boulevard, killing 16 and injuring over 130. © AP Photo Daesh's Attacks 'Coincide With Military Ops' Against the Group, 'Won’t Decrease in the Short Term' The second vehicular terrorist attack, just a few hours later in the coastal Spanish town of Cambrils, was committed by a group of five terrorists and resulted in one fatality. Recent investigations reveal that those responsible the recent killings were planning attacks on a much larger scale, but mistakenly blew up a house in Alcanar in which they had stored explosives and gas tanks. Among the peaceful marchers were included emergency workers, police, taxi drivers and residents who carried banners reading "No Tinc Por" ("I'm not afraid"), as a public and civil denunciation of violence, according to CBS News. The reigning Spanish monarch, King Felipe VI, as well as Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, also marched in the public demonstration as a show of support and unity. Central, regional and local authorities joined, even though authorities have been heavily criticized following the attacks for not sharing vital intelligence between law enforcement agencies that could have been used to prevent the deadly attacks. Many members of the local Muslim community also joined in Saturday's peaceful march, condemning violence in the name of religious belief. Barcelona's Authorities Boost Security in Tourist Areas After Deadly Van Attack Who's To Blame for Terror Attacks? Experts Divided About Imams After Barcelona Suspects in Barcelona Attack Initially Planned Larger Terrorist Acts - Reports Police Seeking Potential Accomplices of Barcelona Attack Perpetrator - Reports Barcelona Attack: 'Military Turn', New Terrorist Tactic and Security Flaws counter-extremism, extremism, violence, demonstration, terrorist act, Barcelona	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1264
__label__wiki	0.93789	0.93789	The uniqueness of being Vidya Balan She took people back to the black and white era with her role in the period film “Parineeta”. Then came her fashion faux pas and a dip in the career graph. But a careful and confident Vidya Balan is on the rise again in Bollywood. Though at 33 she is just six years old in the Hindi movie industry, her oeuvre is so impressive that there was a Vidya Balan retrospective at the Indian film fest in two Australian cities. From playing a foul mouthed, manipulative vengeful woman in “Ishqiya” to the mother of a progeria patient to a grieving sister in “No One Killed Jessica”, Vidya has been proving her versatility with her nuanced handling of different characters. Vidya Balan will appear in The Dirty Picture. She will play Silk Smita Her much-talked-about forthcoming releases – director Milan Luthria’s “The Dirty Picture”, based on the life of Silk Smitha, south Indian cinema’s sex symbol, and Sujoy Ghosh’s thriller “Kahani” in which she plays a six-month pregnant woman – are expected to take her creativity to another level. Applauding her work and choice of roles, director Sudhir Mishra said: “She is very brave and very gutsy. Hats off to Vidya. She will last longer. It will pay her off very well. She will be remembered as another kind of actress and remembered more than a lot of people. She should continue doing this kind of roles. She should do what she can do well. She should retain that uniqueness.” Director Anurag Kashyap feels what Vidya is doing is pathbreaking. “I think she is showing the way for everyone else. Vidya’s fan following has increased 50-fold after the kind of work she started doing. We need her,” he added. This Iyer girl from Palakkad in Kerala grew up in Mumbai. She did her graduation in sociology from St. Xavier’s College. After award-winning debut with the period drama “Parineeta” (2005), she charmed her fans in a modern avatar in “Lage Raho Munna Bhai”. Her small but impressive role in “Guru” too earned her accolades. But after a meteoric rise to fame, her career took a dip post “Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love” and it seemed as if lady luck had deserted her completely. She was in the news for all the wrong reasons — from her choice of roles to co-stars to her looks in movies like “Heyy Babyy” and “Kismet Konnection” — she was criticised for everything. But the rough patch ended and wagging tongues came to a halt when Vidya returned as Amitabh Bachchan’s mother in critically acclaimed “Paa” (2009) after staying away for a year. Undoubtedly it was one of her best performances and Vidya walked away with the Filmfare Best Actress Award for portraying the dilemma of a woman living with her child’s illness. There are reports that Vidya may work with southern superstar Rajnikanth as well. “She should start a legacy of such kind of acting. She is one of the top actresses in the industry because she does such kind of unique roles,” said director Vikramaditya Motwane whose “Udaan” amassed trophies at every award function this year. Not only that, Vidya’s sartorial elegance has been at its peak ever since she appeared in “Paa”. Be it flaunting ethnic saris by her favourite designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee or her plain Jane look at public events to promote “No One Killed Jessica”, the talented actress floored everyone. Mumbai-based designer Anand Bhushan, a regular face at Lakme Fashion Week, said: “Yes it’s true that designer Sabyasachhi Mukherjee did an awesome job with her Indian image, giving her all sorts of dresses which not only reflected her Indian face but also made her look glamorous.” “But who says we only want to see Vidya Balan in Indian dresses. It’s time to get some credible Western designer to celebrate her persona. Her dressing sense has always been a point of discussion for the media and film critics, especially whenever she is portrayed in Western wear.” She made a late entry in films, but it hasn’t taken her long to carve a niche. frontpagenaseeruddin shah vidaysliderthe dirty picturevidya alan latest Previous ArticleIndia’s creative force remains sleeping tiger: James Murdoch Next ArticleYuvraj, Raina take India to victory over Australia Suhaag Bal Arneson teams up with Dairy Farmers of Canada this Diwali Suhaag November 13, 2015 Moving back with your parents can be fun Must-have styles for your spring shoe closet Suhaag May 12, 2011 Manish Malhotra wows with his collection, B-town loves it too! Suhaag August 12, 2012 Insure your marital possessions for a ‘happily ever after’ Air Canada strike: baggage handlers, cleaners walk out to support strikers	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1267
__label__wiki	0.567063	0.567063	Jill Stein Says She Has No Evidence and is Using Nonfactual News Stories to Spur Recounts [Video] By Steadfast Herald \| on November 26, 2016 \| Former Green Party candidate Jill Stein, who has raised more than $4.5 million to recount votes in the presidential election, said Friday on CNN’s “New Day” that it was a “hack-riddled election.” What she fails to have is any proof of other than hearsay by the fake news and made up stories by the mainstream media leading up to the November 8th election. It doesn’t take a doctor, right Jill, to figure out that this is an attempt to blunt Trump’s momentum heading into the inauguration in January. Every normal thinking person can attest to the fact that this movement that launched Donald Trump into the White House was anything but a normal election. People of all races came out in support of the businessman for president. It is terribly hypocritical of the liberals including Jill Stein not to accept the results. Look all you want lady, you will turn up all the dead voters and illegals and really leave Hillary Clinton in more of a mess then she was after all the votes were initially counted. Tags: Hillary ClintonJill Stein America! Elections Hillary Clinton Liberal Lunacy	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1271
__label__wiki	0.521854	0.521854	Home » News » Time to bring the Republican establishment to heel, by going nuclear on its leaders Time to bring the Republican establishment to heel, by going nuclear on its leaders November 25, 2020 by keichri Shane Trejo, The Republican establishment! While vote fraud whistleblowers are putting their freedom and their reputations on the line to expose an unprecedented assault on American democracy, the GOP leadership class is getting ready to capitulate. Republican leaders at the state level, who could reject the fraudulent official election results and choose pro-Trump electors under lawful authority granted to them under the 12th Amendment of the Constitution, are instead announcing declarations of fealty. Lawmakers in contested states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona have pledged total and complete compliance with the rigging of this election, announcing to their enemies publicly that they lack the backbone to overturn their historic vote steal. “I don’t see us in any serious way addressing a change in electors,” said Rusty Bowers, Arizona’s Republican House speaker, announcing that he is effectively spitting in the faces of constituents begging him to use his constitutionally-valid powers to stop the steal. “They are mandated by statute to choose according to the vote of the people.” “The Pennsylvania General Assembly does not have and will not have a hand in choosing the state’s presidential electors or in deciding the outcome of the presidential election,” leading Republican legislative leaders, state Sen. Jake Corman (above Picture) and Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, wrote before the election. They remain steadfast in their unwillingness to act even after Democrats have made a mockery of the electoral process in their state. Republican legislative leaders in Michigan have pledged total fealty even as terror campaigns are launched against Republican officials in Wayne County for lawmakers who refuse to certify a dubious vote. They also applauded the Michigan state board of canvassers for certifying earlier this week, after whistleblowers attested to the grotesque fraud that occurred in Detroit and throughout the state, calling the immense betrayal “America at work.” “Speaker Chatfield’s position on this has been clear from the beginning — the candidate who receives the most votes will receive Michigan’s electoral votes,” said Gideon D’Assandro, a spokesman for Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield. Meanwhile, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey is throwing cold water on investigations about inner-city vote-rigging, saying that “it is not the expectation that our analysis will result in any change in the outcome.” Chatfield and Shirkey are at the mercy of a deranged state attorney general in Dana Nessel, who threatened the lawmakers with criminal prosecution for merely accepting a meeting with President Donald Trump. The lawmakers are in a position where they won’t just receive threats and hatred from mobs of deranged left-wing extremists empowered by monolithic Big Tech platforms. They will also potentially be criminally prosecuted, based on the conspiracy theories of a histrionic LGBT activist on a power trip, for performing their duties under the Constitution. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is already making deals to get his establishment cronies into the administration of his old chamber buddy, president-elect Joe Biden. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) pushed for the Biden team to begin receiving intelligence briefs, believing that it is good for the country to go along with the media’s charade. Trump eventually capitulated after a successful left-wing terror campaign against the GSA chief. The president does have one final trump card that he can use to enforce compliance and prevent cowardly Republican leaders from submitting: the total annihilation of the GOP. Republican establishment figures like House Minority Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) have the audacity to point to 2020 being a break-out election for Republicans with underprivileged groups as if the party is viable with or without Trump as its figurehead. They ignore that it was Trump’s unconventional approach – shattering the conventional wisdom of every pollster, consultant, and prognosticator in the business – that brought the minorities on board. It was President Trump’s authenticity, his unabashed defense of American greatness, and projection of strength against a bankrupt political class that opened the GOP tent to groups typically dominated by Democrats. It wasn’t politically correct pandering, parading around a handful of corporate-funded tokens, or inclusive talking points that led to this sea change. As soon as the Trump era is shuttered, the GOP establishment will revert back to the recipe of failure faster than you can say: “2024 presidential nominee Nimrata Randhawa.” President Trump must play hardball to defend his legacy, which is now inextricably tied with the fate of America. He must make it clear to Republican leaders that if this steal is not overturned, then the Republican Party goes down with him. The prospect of a viable independent “America First” political party led by Trump and bolstered by his loyalists in the GOP would make the likes of McCarthy and McConnell fall in line rather quickly. Republican leaders are feeling pressure from the other side, and now the Silent Majority must flex its muscle to keep them from faltering. Millions of Trump supporters being whipped into a frenzy demanding that their Republican lawmakers show fealty to this new collective would effectively destroy the GOP. It may help the Democrats temporarily, but the short-term losses would be worth it to end Republican cowardice forever. The master maneuverer in the White House has the political capital to pull off such a gambit, and right now, he has nothing to lose. It’s time to bring the Republican establishment to heel, once and for all, by going nuclear on its leaders. From: Big League Politics Rachel Rodriguez Arrested For “Widespread Vote Harvesting And Fraud Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that they arrested an “election fraudster” for “widespread vote harvesting and fraud”. Texas Read more Georgia secretary of state joins GOP push to end no-excuse absentee voting Raffensperger says system 'opens the door' to illegal voting after calling most 2020 voter fraud claims unfounded. Georgia Secretary of State Read more I am Nancy Pelosi’s worst nightmare! Matt Gaetz Announces Plan To Object To Electoral College Votes: “I am Nancy Pelosi’s worst nightmare!” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) Read more Peter Navarro: ‘I’ve Seen the Deep State; I’ve Looked It in the Eye’ President Donald Trump has fought over the long haul against the deep state, both Republicans and Democrats, and now an Read more Categories News Tags Fixed Vote, legislative leaders, Republican Establishment, Voter Fraud Post navigation We Have Have Many Reasons to be Thankful This Thanksgiving Lawsuit in Georgia from Trump Attorney Phillip Kline Targets over 100,000 Illegal Votes	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1281
__label__cc	0.636528	0.363472	🎰 How to Play War - FamilyEducation 🖐 What do you do if you have a 21 tie in blackjack? \| Yahoo Answers Thirty-One Blackjack Basics Ace and 10 (Blackjack) on the first two cards dealt is an automatic player win at to 1, unless the house ties. A player may stand at any time. Playing blackjack. 🖐 Rules & Strategy – Blackjack All categories We will host a total of 4 open-play rounds of Blackjack to start the tournament. To determine seat placing for the tie breaker round- the dealer will deal out one. 🖐 What do you do if you have a 21 tie in blackjack? Rules & Strategy In the United States, the most popular games of this type are Cribbage and Blackjack. How to play: Thirty-One. Comments(15). 🖐 Tiebreaker Betting Question Breadcrumb 🖐 How to Play When two cards of the same rank are played, you break the tie by playing new cards. The player with the highest-ranking new card wins the tie breaker and all the. A variation of the casino game of blackjack which is played between players and players have the option to play the tiebreaker round (or the rules can provide. A “push” or tie in blackjack means that nobody wins or loses & u get your original bet spinmoneygames.site u have a blackjack & the dealer does also, u will still get paid on a 3/2. The final hand ended in a two way tie. Each participant (A & B) was given in non-negotiable chips. Single deck,doa,das,h17,no surrender. All 52 cards are dealt to each player if you have two players, each player has a total of 26 cards. Believe me, this can feel like the never-ending game—your very own Years War! Holding the stack of cards face-down in one hand, you use the other hand to flip the card face-up on the table in front of you. War was a great way for my grandmother to distract us from our own daily battles with each other. Our parents used to engage in a few games, but mostly we played against each other. So you'll have the following configuration of cards in front of you: the tied Ace, a face-down card, and a face-up card. Always keep a deck of cards on you for emergency measures. You blackjack strategy analyzer play like this until one of you has accumulated all the cards. War can be played with more than two players a relief to my grandmother, I'm sure. The tricks are played according to rank; suits are ignored. The player with the highest-ranking new card wins the tie breaker and all the played cards. If the top card is another tie, you place another face-down card, then a face-up card—basically, you keep going until someone wins the war. Learn the rules and strategies that can help you win the fun card game called War. If you have three players, deal out 17 cards each. Games such as War and Go Fish tiebreaker in blackjack great distractions for little ones on the go. But who knew that one simple little card game could keep five rambunctious kids occupied—on their own much of the time—for hours on end? That was a very long game and keeping our brothers' attention on it was a bit of a challenge. The person who wins the trick takes the cards from the center of the table and places them at the bottom tiebreaker in blackjack his or her stack of face-down cards. If you both play a card of the same rank—let's say you both play an Ace—you have to have a war. If there is still a tie, you keep going until someone wins the war. Each player flips a card, so if you have two players, you will have two cards facing up in front of you. The highest card wins the trick. If a player runs out of cards at any point during the game, that player is out. In the game of War, a war is link means to break a tie. The person with the highest face-up card takes all the cards on the table and places them face-down at the bottom of tiebreaker in blackjack stack. That way, you accumulate even more cards after a war and you speed up the game a little bit. We also used to play with two decks and force our little brothers to join in the game. You leave the Aces face-up on the table and put one card on top of your Ace—face-down—and then another card face-up on top of the face-down card. That means that instead of placing tiebreaker in blackjack one card face-down during a war, you place two cards face-down. If two or more players place down the same highest card a tiethen everyone must participate in the war, including the lowest cardholders. We played this game tirelessly through the rest of that summer, and continued to play even when we were back home in our daily routines of school and homework. You use a standard card deck. That's when we graduated to other card games like Go Fish, for example. It's in the Cards In the game of War, a war is a means to break a tie. How to Play War FamilyEducation War was a great way for my grandmother to distract us from our own daily battles with each other. Buy the Book. I used to split the deck and play against an invisible opponent. To make things a little more interesting, my sisters and I used to play Double War. I wouldn't want to kid anyone and say this was the miracle that solved our childish bickering—I'm sure we accused each other of cheating and wound up in a few hair-pulling war-games ourselves, but mostly I remember really enjoying the game. Bring the family together with these fun games. It was also a great way to help us learn the art of cooperation through game-playing. I just played my mystery friend's hand as though someone else was actually sitting there playing against me. The novelty did wear off when we realized it was solely a game of luck. Then I moved on to bigger and better card games. A war is performed in the same way. It didn't take me very long, however, to realize that this game required no brain power and ceased to be a challenge altogether. If one of you runs out of cards in the middle of a war, the other player wins. How to Play The object of War is to win all the cards in the deck through a series of tricks. You won't regret lugging them around with you. You never know when you'll be stuck in an airport or in traffic or just need a little break while the kids are busy competing at cards. The game continues until one person has managed to accumulate all 52 cards. But War sure was a great place to start. When two cards of the same rank are played, you break the tie by playing new cards. Each player should have an equal number of cards. To win the war, you must place down the highest card. This is the best and fastest way to accumulate cards. If you have four players, deal out 13 cards each. Aces are high. When my siblings weren't around, sometimes I'd play by myself. It is pretty much the same game for more than two, but, obviously, each player starts with fewer cards. All players turn over a card and the highest card in the trick wins all the face-up cards on the table. You do not look at your cards—you hold them in a stack face-down. © 2017 spinmoneygames.site All rights reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1282
__label__wiki	0.538539	0.538539	8 Ways Banking and Financial Services Can Improve Customer Experience Want to keep your customers loyal? The world’s leading professionals have noted that Customer Experience is the answer. In fact… October 19, 2020 0 0 How to Integrate Progressive Web Apps into Android? It has been more than 12 years since Mr. Steve Jobs coined the idea of web apps that look and behave exactly like native apps. Now, it has been m… August 5, 2020 0 0 Walmart Bans Sale of E-Cigarettes What started as a “healthier” and “safer” alternative to smoking cigarettes has become just the opposite. Vaping has caused a mysterious lung illness in over 530 p… Impossible Burgers Finally Hit Grocery Stores Impossible Burgers Finally Hit Grocery Stores Good news for vegans everywhere—The Impossible Burger, a meat-free burger that’s previously only been available in restaurants, will be available to bu… Facebook Plans to Create New Oversight Board Facebook Plans to Create New Oversight Board Facebook has decided to create an independent board of overseers to create new regulations and decisions about Facebook’s policies and content. After re… Disney CEO Resigns From Apple Board Disney CEO Resigns From Apple Board Bob Iger, the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, stepped down this past week from Apple’s Board of Directors. This change came about as Disney and Apple both prepar… Tom Brady’s Healing Sleepwear Tom Brady’s Healing Sleepwear When you’re the GOAT (Greatest of All-Time) like Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, you can probably sell ice to Elsa. But, does his new Under Armour sleepwear lin… Taylor Swift Sues Microsoft Taylor Swift Sues Microsoft Taylor Swift tried to sue Microsoft over a chatbot which posted racist messages on Twitter, the president of the tech company has revealed. She was unhappy with the name… Google’s Nest Hub Always Scanning for Faces Socialnomics Trends September 9, 2019 Google’s Nest Hub Scans for Faces Google Home and Nest Hub gadgets already feature microphones that are always listening for the words that wake up the Assistant (“OK, Google” or … India to Land Spacecraft on the Moon India to Land Spacecraft on the Moon This afternoon, September 6th, India will attempt a significant first for the nation: landing a vehicle intact on the surface of the Moon. If successful, India … Customer satisfaction is the highest priority for a phone tracker.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1301
__label__wiki	0.72784	0.72784	How do you change the following sentence to the past tense?: He will have written the book by then. English Grammar Tenses Present Past tense means that it has already happened. So let's change the sentence to be something that has already occurred. #"He will have written the book by then." rarr# happening in the future #"He has written the book by now." rarr# already happened Do the English have subjunctive mood? What is the difference between a mood and a tense? How do you change the following sentence to the present tense?: The cat walked through the doorway. How do you change the following sentence to the present tense?: The runners will be at the track. How do you change the following sentence to the present tense?: The wind blew East. How do you change the following sentence to the past tense?: The train is reaching its destination. How do you change the following sentence to the past tense?: The paint is drying. How do you change the following sentence to the past tense?: The sun will rise. How do you change the following sentence to the future tense?: The lake is frozen. How do you change the following sentence to the future tense?: The dogs are barking at the mailman. See all questions in Present 811 views around the world	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1303
__label__wiki	0.912755	0.912755	Work on mega projects set for a restart Have you truly witnessed Dhaka-Bhanga expressway? Writ petition seeks orders to name Padma Bridge after PM Padma Bridge, Metro Rail opening to public within June 2022: Minister Reactor pit construction at Rooppur NPP power unit No.1 completed Technological advancement vital for NPP safety: Russian expert Works on most projects have stopped since late March when the shutdown began File photo of Rooppur plant/Collected Authorities of some mega projects are getting ready to resume construction work as the government wants to relax the shutdown to resume some economic activities. The implementation of under-construction projects – with funds from China and involving many Chinese engineers and experts – have slowed down since January. Works on most projects have stopped since late March when the shutdown began to rein in the spread of the coronavirus. Following the improvement in the coronavirus situation in China, some Chinese experts have returned to project areas. But, meanwhile, many consultants, including those from Japan and the UK, left Bangladesh. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the construction of Rooppur nuclear power project has moved very well. However, the work of the Padma Bridge and the multi-lane road tunnel under the Karnaphuli River projects have been affected by the absence of Chinese workers. The construction of Metrorail (Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit-MRT-6) and the Dohazari-Cox's Bazar-Gundum rail line has fully stopped during the shutdown. Now the project authorities want to restart the work. Progress in the Padma rail link project is very poor. In the project, Railway has spent less than 10 percent of the total allocation of this fiscal year. Officials have said the lockdown and the absence of foreign consultants and expert workers are holding back the project. In this situation, they want to move forward with the limited number of workers. The construction of MRT-6 has stalled since March. Most Japanese contractors and consultants have recently left for their country but Indian and Chinese experts are still staying in Bangladesh. Dhaka mass transit company limited wants to start work quickly. Photo: Saikat Bhadra Md Abdul Baquee Miah, additional project director (Civil) of MRT-6 project, said they began to discuss with the contractor and consultant companies on how to start the work. "The representatives of the companies are in Dhaka and we had meeting with them on May 7 and 11." "We have taken an initiative to bring back the local workers who have left for their villages, and will call those who live in Dhaka," he added. The estimated cost of the first metro line project in Dhaka is Tk21,985. The total progress of the construction was 44.12 percent till April. The government wants to inaugurate the Metrorail (Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit-MRT-6) from Uttara to Motijheel by December 16, 2021, the year marking the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's emergence as an independent country. Meanwhile, the work of Dohazari-Cox's Bazar-Gundum rail line project would restart soon, said Project Director Md Mofizur Rahman. He said for lake of transportation, the equipment could not be moved to the site. "The shutdown is slack. So we began to resume the construction work. We have already started construction of a bridge at Cokoria in Cox's Bazar." Around 130 Chinese experts work at this project. They are still staying in Bangladesh. But after the announcement of shutdown, locals went into vacation. Meanwhile, work on repowering the Ghorashal power plant's fourth unit has slowed down. Ten technical experts from Germany, India and China were supposed to arrive. But they are not coming. The construction of a combined cycle plant under the Ghorashal power project is now at the final stage, but its pace has slowed down due to the absence of key experts. The Bangladesh Power Development Board has been implementing the project at a cost of Tk2,072 crore. But at least 75 Chinese expert workers work at the site. Most of the Chinese workers, who went home in January for celebrating the Chinese New Year, have already returned. They would continue to work on it, said Engr TIM Noorunnabi, project director of the Re-powering project of Ghorasal 4th unit. Shafiqul Islam, project director of the Padma Bridge, said most of the Chinese already came back. Some 15-20 percent of 1,000 Chinese experts have not returned. If the situation does not improve, they will not come back. Some consultants from the UK and other countries have left for their home. Some 200 consults were appointed in the project. Around 38 percent of the local labour have also left the project site. As a result, the construction work is 40 percent behind the schedule. "We expected the Padma bridge project to be implemented by June 2021. The project authority has taken a lot of health measures at the site,'' he added. The Padma Bridge is the government's highest priority fast-track project. Like this one, work on most fast-track projects has stopped because of coronavirus. File Photo: Mumit M/TBS So far 29 spans of the total 41 have been installed. Another span will be installed this month. Yet another span will be installed in June, said the Bridge Division officials. The Bridges Division has spent Tk22,209 crore, which is 73.55 percent of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge project's total budget, until April 2020. Project director of Rooppur nuclear project Dr Md Shawkat Akbar said the supply chain was hampered due to the shutdown. So the construction work slowed down slightly. In May, 172 experts will arrive at the construction site from Russia. After completing the scheduled work, 178 experts have returned to Russia. "Some 1,800 foreign and 300 local experts are working in this project. Including local labourers, around 6,000 to 8,000 people work at the project. Till April, the progress of the work was 25 percent. The estimated cost of the project was 113,092.91 crore." The Padma rail link is another fast-track project under the railway authorities, which has been affected by the global pandemic. Till April, the project witnessed a spending of less than 10 percent of its allocation for the current fiscal year. Project Director Golam Fakhruddin Ahmed Chowdhury said the work had started to slow in January due to the coronavirus outbreak. Not much progress took place in March and April. The absent of Chinese workers and the shutdown hampered the work. Harun-Ur Rashid, project director of the Multi-lane Road Tunnel under the River Karnaphuli, said, "Some Chinese are still in project site. But the work has slowed. When the shutdown will be relaxed, the speed of construction will be ensured." Bangladesh / Top News Padma Bridge / Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant / mega projects / restart Karnaphuli tunnel to be operational next year Chinese-style rail station in Bhanga to cost 85 times higher Contractors fear govt projects may lose momentum as rod price rises Wasa finally corrects a 32-year-old mistake	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1305
__label__wiki	0.721684	0.721684	Trump set to return to Davos as Iran's Zarif cancels It is time to wake up to long-term risks: World Economic Forum World needs to wake up to long-term risks - WEF report Data-driven operations key to future manufacturing The world can live without Davos Davos meeting delayed to summer 2021 on Covid-19 fears: WEF Iran’s Zarif, who had been scheduled to attend, is no longer on the list of nearly 3,000 people due at the event, which is being held under the banner “Stakeholders for a Sustainable and Cohesive World” FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump depart Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, January 13, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque US President Donald Trump is set to attend the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos next week, but Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has canceled, organizers of the gathering of political and business leaders said. The United States killed Iran's most powerful military commander in a drone strike this month after tit-for-tat exchanges between Washington and Tehran that began with the killing of an American contractor on a base in Iraq. Although Trump attended the WEF event held in the Swiss mountain resort in 2018, he did not participate last year and his return comes amid moves for him to face impeachment charges. Iran's Zarif, who had been scheduled to attend, is no longer on the list of nearly 3,000 people due at the event, which is being held under the banner "Stakeholders for a Sustainable and Cohesive World". "We have to understand the cancellation from Iran foreign minister Zarif against the backdrop of uncertainty in the region and what is unfolding in Iran," Borge Brende, WEF president, said at a news conference on Tuesday ahead of the 50th anniversary meeting. No other Iranian officials are on the WEF list of attendees, which includes the presidents of Iraq and Afghanistan. Some 53 heads of state are due to make the trip into the Alps, including Germany's Angela Merkel, as well as 35 finance ministers and some 30 trade ministers, WEF organizers said. Other attendees include US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, while Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner are also on the US delegation, the WEF list of participants showed. Greta Thunberg, the 17-year-old Swedish climate activist who has sparked the #FridaysforFuture global protest movement, will return to Davos for the second year and participate in a session on 'Averting a Climate Apocalypse". "The world is in a state of emergency and the window to act is closing fast," Klaus Schwab, WEF founder and executive chairman told reporters, adding that a public private initiative will be launched at Davos with the aim of "planting 1 trillion trees by the end of this decade". Joe Biden's Peloton bike may pose cybersecurity risk, experts warn No 10 takes relaxed view as Biden removes Churchill bust from Oval Office Former head of Vatican bank guilty of embezzlement, money laundering Biden to keep Wray as FBI director: CNBC, citing White House source	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1306
__label__cc	0.643065	0.356935	How artificial intelligence could widen the gap between rich and poor nations Cristian Alonso, Siddharth Kothari & Sidra Rehman 02 December, 2020, 09:50 pm Last modified: 02 December, 2020, 10:08 pm Artificial intelligence: A commitment to conscious confinement Bangladesh widens gap with Pakistan in human index Discrimination rising in education: Speakers Mental health in the workplace, saved by bots and apps? This could in turn have negative consequences for jobs in developing countries by threatening to replace rather than complement their growing labor force, which has traditionally provided an advantage to less developed economies New technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, big data, and networks are expected to revolutionize production processes, but they could also have a major impact on developing economies. The opportunities and potential sources of growth that, for example, the United States and China enjoyed during their early stages of economic development are remarkably different from what Cambodia and Tanzania are facing in today's world. Our recent staff research finds that new technology risks widening the gap between rich and poor countries by shifting more investment to advanced economies where automation is already established. This could in turn have negative consequences for jobs in developing countries by threatening to replace rather than complement their growing labor force, which has traditionally provided an advantage to less developed economies. To prevent this growing divergence, policymakers in developing economies will need to take actions to raise productivity and improve skills among workers. Results from a model Our model looks at two countries (one advanced, the other developing) that both produce goods using three factors of production: labor, capital, and robots. We interpret "robots" broadly, to encompass the whole range of new technologies mentioned above. Our main assumption is that robots substitute for workers. The "artificial intelligence revolution" in our framework is an increase in the productivity of robots. We find that divergence between developing and advanced economies can occur along three distinct channels: share-in production, investment flows, and terms-of-trade. Share-in-production: Advanced economies have higher wages because total factor productivity is higher. These higher wages induce firms in advanced economies to use robots more intensively to begin with, especially when robots easily substitute for workers. Then, when robot productivity rises, the advanced economy will benefit more in the long run. This divergence grows larger, the more robots substitute for workers. The landscape is likely going to be much more challenging for developing countries which have hoped for high dividends from a much-anticipated demographic transition. Investment flows: The increase in productivity of robots fuels strong demand to invest in robots and traditional capital (which is assumed to be complementary to robots and labor). This demand is larger in advanced economies due to robots being used more intensively there (the "share-in-production" channel discussed above). As a result, investment gets diverted from developing countries to finance this capital and robot accumulation in advanced economies, thus resulting in a transitional decline in GDP in the developing country. Terms-of-trade: A developing economy will likely specialize in sectors that rely more on unskilled labor, which it has more of compared to an advanced economy. Assuming robots replace unskilled labor but complement skilled workers, a permanent decline in the terms of trade in the developing region may emerge after the robot revolution. This is because robots will disproportionately displace unskilled workers, reducing their relative wages and lowering the price of the good that uses unskilled labor more intensively. The drop in relative price of its main output, in turn, acts as a further negative shock, reducing the incentive to invest and potentially leading to a fall not just in relative but in absolute GDP. Robots and wages Our results critically depend on whether robots indeed substitute for workers. While it may be too early to predict the extent of this substitution in the future, we find suggestive evidence that this is the case. In particular, we find that higher wages coincide with significantly higher use of robots, consistent with the idea that firms substitute away from workers and towards robots in response to higher labor costs. Improvements in the productivity of robots drive divergence between advanced and developing countries if robots substitute easily for workers. In addition, those improvements will tend to increase incomes but also increase income inequality, at least during the transition and possibly in the long run for some groups of workers, in both advanced and developing economies. There is no silver bullet for averting divergence. Given the fast pace of the robot revolution, developing countries need to invest in raising aggregate productivity and skill levels more urgently than ever before, so that their labor force is complemented rather than substituted by robots. Of course, this is easier said than done. In our model, increases in total factor productivity—which account for the many institutional and other fundamental differences between developing and advanced countries not captured by labor and capital inputs—are especially beneficial as they incentivize more robots and physical capital accumulation. Such improvements are always beneficial, but the gains are stronger in the context of the artificial intelligence revolution. Our findings also underscore the importance of human capital accumulation to prevent divergence and point to potentially different growth dynamics among developing economies with different skill levels. The landscape is likely going to be much more challenging for developing countries which have hoped for high dividends from a much-anticipated demographic transition. The growing youth population in developing countries was hailed by policymakers as possibly a big chance to benefit from a transition of jobs from China as a result of its graduating middle-income status. Our findings show that robots may steal these jobs. Policymakers should act to mitigate those risks. Especially in the face of these new technologically-driven pressures, a drastic shift to rapidly improve productivity gains and invest in education and skills development will capitalize on the much-anticipated demographic transition. Cristian Alonso is an economist in the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department. Siddharth Kothari is an economist in the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department. Sidra Rehman is an economist in the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department. Disclaimer: This article first appeared on IMF blog. 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__label__wiki	0.635996	0.635996	Fintech startups are increasingly focusing on profitability Some companies tore up their 2020 roadmap to build lasting businesses Romain Dillet @romaindillet / 1 month Fintech startups have been massively successful over the past few years. The biggest consumer startups managed to attract millions — sometimes even tens of millions — of users and have raised some of the biggest funding rounds in late-stage venture capital. That’s why they’ve also reached incredible valuations. After a few wild years of growth, fintech startups are starting to act more like traditional finance companies. And yet, this year’s economic downturn has been a challenge for the current class of fintech startups: Some have grown nicely, while others have struggled, but the vast majority of them have changed their focus. Instead of focusing on growth at all costs, fintech startups have been drawing a path to profitability. It doesn’t mean that they’ll have a positive bottom line at the end of 2020. But they’ve laid out the core products that will secure those startups over the long term. Consumer fintech startups are focusing on product first, growth second Usage of consumer products vary greatly with its users. And when you’re growing rapidly, supporting growth and opening new markets require a ton of effort. You have to onboard new employees constantly and your focus is split between product and corporate organization. Lydia is the leading peer-to-peer payments app in France. It has four million users in Europe with most of them in its home country. For the past few years, the startup has been growing rapidly; engagement drives user signups, which drives engagement. But what do you do when users stop using your product? “In April, the number of transactions was down 70%,” said Lydia co-founder and CEO Cyril Chiche in a phone interview. “As for usage, it was obviously very quiet during some months and euphoric during other months,” he said. Overall, Lydia grew its user base by 50% in 2020 compared to 2019. When France wasn’t experiencing a lockdown or a curfew, the company beat its all-time high records across various metrics. “In 2019, we grew all year long. In 2020, we’ve had very good growth numbers overall — but it should have been amazingly good during a normal year, without the month of March, April, May, November.” Chiche said. In March and early April, Chiche didn’t know whether users would come back and send money using Lydia. Back in January, the company raised money from Tencent, the company behind WeChat Pay. “Tencent was ahead of us in China when it comes to lockdown,” Chiche said. On April 30, during a board meeting, Tencent listed Lydia’s priorities for the rest of the year: Ship as many product updates as possible, keep an eye on their burn rate without firing people and prioritize product updates to reflect what people want. “We’ve worked hard and shipped everything related to card payments, contactless mobile payments and virtual cards. It reflected the huge boost in contactless and e-commerce transactions,” Chiche said. And it also repositioned the company’s trajectory to reach profitability more quickly. “The next step is bringing Lydia to profitability and it’s something that has always been important for us,” Chiche said. Mobile payment app Lydia raises $45 million round led by Tencent Let’s list the most frequent revenue sources for consumer fintech startups such as challenger banks, peer-to-peer payment apps and stock-trading apps can be divided into three cohorts: First, many companies hand customers a debit card when they create an account. Sometimes, it’s just a virtual card that they can use with Apple Pay or Google Pay. While there are some fees involved with card issuance, it also represents a revenue stream. When people pay with their card, Visa or Mastercard takes a cut of each transaction. They return a portion to the financial company that issued the card. Those interchange fees are ridiculously small and often represent a few cents. But they can add up when you have millions of users actively using your cards to transfer money out of their accounts. Paid financial products Many fintech companies, such as Revolut and Ant Group’s Alipay, are developing superapps to serve as financial hubs that cover all your needs. Popular superapps include Grab, Gojek and WeChat. In some cases, they have their own paid products. But in most cases, they partner with specialized fintech companies to provide additional services. Sometimes, they are perfectly integrated in the app. For instance, this year, PayPal has partnered with Paxos so that you can buy and sell cryptocurrencies from their apps. PayPal doesn’t run a cryptocurrency exchange, it takes a cut on fees.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1315
__label__wiki	0.845206	0.845206	Facebook’s latest ad tool fail puts another dent in its reputation Reset yer counters: Facebook has had to ‘fess up to yet another major ad reporting fail. This one looks like it could be costly for the tech giant to put right — not least because it’s another dent in its reputation for self reporting. (For past Facebook ad metric errors check out our reports from 2016 here, here, here and here.) AdExchanger reported on the code error last week with Facebook’s free ‘conversion lift’ tool which it said affected several thousand advertisers. The discovery of the flaw has since led the tech giant to offer some advertisers millions of dollars in credits, per reports this week, to compensate for miscalculating the number of sales derived from ad impressions (which is, in turn, likely to have influenced how much advertisers spent on its digital snake oil). According to an AdAge report yesterday, which quotes industry sources, the level of compensation Facebook is offering varies depending on the advertiser’s spend — but in some instances the mistake means advertisers are being given coupons worth tens of millions of dollars. The issue with the tool went unfixed for as long as 12 months, with the problem persisting between August 2019 and August 2020, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal says Facebook quietly told advertisers this month about the technical problem with its calculation of the efficacy of their ad campaigns, skewing data advertisers use to determine how much to spend on its platform. One digital agency source told the WSJ the issue particularly affects certain categories such as retail where marketers have this year increased spending on Facebook and similar channels by up to 5% or 10% to try to recover business lost during the early stages of the pandemic. Another of its industry sources pointed out the issue affects not just media advertisers but the tech giant’s competitors — since the tool could influence where marketers chose to spend budget, so whether they spend on Facebook’s platform or elsewhere. Last week the tech giant told AdExchanger that the bug was fixed on September 1, saying then that it was “working with impacted advertisers”. In a subsequent statement a company spokesperson told us: “While making improvements to our measurement products, we found a technical issue that impacted some conversion lift tests. We’ve fixed this and are working with advertisers that have impacted studies.” Facebook did not respond to a request to confirm whether some impacted advertisers are being offered millions of dollars worth of ad vouchers to rectify its code error. It did confirm it’s offering one-time credits to advertisers who have been ‘meaningfully’ impacted by the issue with the (non-billable) metric, adding that the impact is on a case by case basis, depending on how the tool was used. Nor did it confirm how many advertisers had impacted studies as a result of the year long technical glitch — claiming it’s a small number. While the tech giant can continue to run its own reporting systems for b2b customers free from external oversight for now, regulating the fairness and transparency of powerful Internet platforms which other businesses depend upon for market access and reach is a key aim of a major forthcoming digital services legislative overhaul in the European Union. Under the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act plan, the European Commission has said tech giants will be required to open up their algorithms to public oversight bodies — and will also be subject to binding transparency rules. So the clock may be ticking for Facebook’s self-serving self-reporting. Big tech’s ‘blackbox’ algorithms face regulatory oversight under EU plan Gift Guide: Black Friday tech deals that are actually worth checking out Thanksgiving on track for a record $6B in US online sales, says Adobe	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1320
__label__cc	0.65186	0.34814	Carroll Fife’s Fight For Unhoused Mothers Sparked A Movement Across The Country. Now She’s On The Oakland City Council Ready To Transform The City. Fife has pledged to reinvest in the local community, aggressively combat the housing crisis, address income inequality, education, healthcare and more. Eoin Higgins Nov 09, 2020 Esther Agbaje, Fighting For Affordable Housing And Prison Reform, Becomes Minnesota’s First Nigerian-American Legislator “I have always had a focus on public service, always a desire to make sure that I’m using my skills and talents to help people and to make the community around me a little bit better,” she said. Dawn R. Wolfe Nov 04, 2020 Athena Hollins Wins Seat In Minnesota State House, Pledging To Fight For Broad Police Reforms Hollins’s ‘very personal’ decision to run was sparked in part by the Trump administration ‘catching everything on fire.’ Now she wants to advocate for subsidized child care, police reform, and more. Dawn R. Wolfe Omar Fateh Wins Chance to Bring ‘People Power’ to Minnesota’s State Senate Minnesotans, Fateh said, “should be able to access the folks that are representing us and make sure that they’re partnering with the community.” Sara Innamorato Is Fighting to Reduce the Harms of COVID-19’s Economic Crush The state representative wants to bar landlords in Pennsylvania from reporting missed or late rent payments to credit agencies. Joshua Vaughn Oct 13, 2020 Carroll Fife Is Fighting To Make Oakland Safer And More Equitable For Everyone In her run for City Council, Fife pushes back on the institutional barriers to Black people that come from a history of oppression. Eoin Higgins Oct 01, 2020 The Role of Police in Gentrification A lawsuit alleges Breonna Taylor died because Louisville was trying to arrest its way toward economic redevelopment. Research shows this is common. Brenden Beck Aug 04, 2020 Santa Cruz County Grand Jury Homelessness Report Calls for Defunding of Police A June report from the county’s independent judicial arm urges local government to reallocate law enforcement resources to social services. Ella Fassler Jul 31, 2020 Maricopa County Moved Homeless People to Sweltering Parking Lots in Response to COVID-19 Hundreds were forced from an encampment to fenced-in, asphalt parking lots with no shade in Phoenix’s triple-digit summer heat. At least three people have died. Meg O'Connor Jul 24, 2020 New York City’s Public Housing Rules Could Force Many Released Prisoners Into Homelessness As thousands of people are freed from local jails, a group of nonprofits and activist organizations says the city's housing authority must revamp its policies that banish the formerly incarcerated. Jerry Iannelli Jul 22, 2020 Defund The Police – And Abolish Laws Used To Target Vulnerable People Making our communities safe requires not only the defunding of police departments, but also dismantling discriminatory laws that target survival activities such as sleeping, sitting, lying down, and eating in public space. Molly Beckhardt, Paul Boden and Erin Goodling Jun 26, 2020 West Virginia Cities Use Evictions To Combat The Opioid Epidemic The ‘drug house’ ordinances that force landlords to kick out tenants are mostly compounding the overdose crisis, critics say. Leora Smith Jun 09, 2020 Housing Is A Human Right. It Should Not Be Predicated On The Money In One’s Pocket. There are certain universal human needs that any governing structure — from local to federal — is responsible for. Among these are housing, healthcare, education, public parks, clean water, and clean air — the things that make life beautiful. These needs touch every single living being and as such, are non-negotiable. They do not belong on the open market. Molly Beckhardt, Paul Boden and June LS Apr 24, 2020 Working-Class Tenants Are Seizing Vacant State-Owned Property in LA On the intersection of two public health crises: housing and COVID-19. Jonny Coleman Apr 09, 2020 Tenants in Oakland Are Going on a Rent Strike Tomorrow Residents have been told to stay in their homes to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus—but little has been done to ensure they can afford to stay there, activists say. Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg Mar 31, 2020 As Coronavirus Spreads, the Crisis LA’s Homeless Community Is Facing Has Been Decades in the Making It should not take a global pandemic for our elected officials to acknowledge that we are all safer if everyone can shower and wash their hands. Sabrina Johnson Mar 19, 2020 As the Coronavirus Pandemic Continues, Homeless Communities Are Particularly Vulnerable How California, which is home to more than half of the country’s unsheltered homeless population, is addressing the needs of the unhoused. Kira Lerner Mar 18, 2020 Ayanna Pressley’s Husband Spent 10 Years in Prison. Now He and Pressley Are Fighting for Re-Entry Reform The U.S. representative said her husband helped her realize that when one person is incarcerated, many more are affected. Money For Militarized Evictions, But Not For Homes Vaidya Gullapalli Jan 15, 2020	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1324
__label__cc	0.741055	0.258945	The Dating Truth The #1 Source for Dating Advice CELEB DATING What Not to Do If You Want to Keep A Man ADVICE FOR WOMEN ATTRACTION By Erin Bilgin / August 20, 2017 If you want to keep a man, you will find a lot of tips and tricks these days, but what should you not ever do if you want to keep a man? I’m going to take you through some of the best things to keep in mind when discussing what not to do if you want to keep a man. Don’t think try random sex tips you “heard” will turn him on Stop reading about the “secret ultra racy ice cube dance trick that’s going to stimulate his extrasensory perceptive abilities and make him into a raving lunatic… so drunk with desire from your tricks that his brain will shut down and he will no longer know how to control his animalistic urges. Reality: If you feel turned on by something or he feels turned on by something you might as well explore it if you are comfortable doing so. Don’t Change Your Plans the Second He Calls You Are you going out with friends or helping a family member move? He calls and suddenly these people do not matter, you cancel plans and don’t care how rude it is. This makes him feel like he has complete control and power over you; a damaging mindset that will make him think he can do anything he wants and you won’t care because you’re so desperate to see him! Reality: He will think you have no life other than him and feel like you just drop anything for him. He could potentially take you for granted. Don’t Start Looking Completely Different The best of us have fallen into it: gaining weight after getting “comfortable” in a relationship. Don’t go into one skinny and then gain 40 pounds only to wonder, “why won’t he have sex with me?” The truth is… men like the woman you are in the beginning and making sure you continue to care for yourself is key in sustaining a lasting, healthy relationship. Reality: Not saying gaining 5 pounds is the end of the world; this is normal and happens. Just don’t go nuts with the ice cream and end up hating yourself and therefore hating him. This downward spiral won’t end well. Don’t Be Obsessive Do not do everything he wants you to do and say “how high?” when he says jump. Don’t compromise what you want to do because you’re so obsessed with him. Obsessiveness means he is your world; you constantly think about him, dream about him and fixate on the next interaction you will have with him. You live and die by his texts, by whether he responds or not… Reality: Obsessed women get stigmatized as “stalkerish” and “crazy.” Don’t let yourself become this label because you are not! Don’t Be Too Open With ‘Bodily Functions’ Now this is just awkward, right? Eh, not exactly but sort of. Men do not want to know about your #2 habits. Or your period. Or your burping. Or any of that fun stuff. Some women like to be ultra casual and even leave the door open when going numero 2, for example. I mean… #1 is not that big of a deal but for everything else… keep some mystery alive by at least trying not to broadcast it. If you want to keep a man, you should not be anyone but who you are. But who you are does not mean you let your worst tendencies come out and have a meltdown sending him long paragraphs of text messages in the middle of the night. Be your best self, have the ability to see how to step back from a situation and let it ride out on its own without pushing it. Is Dating BBW the Right Choice For You? 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__label__wiki	0.817721	0.817721	Sky Dish Installation Freesat Installation Sky Q – Why Satellite TV Is More Relevant Than Ever by Mickle72 \| Jan 12, 2021 \| Satellite info The rise of streaming services like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Amazon Prime has placed a tremendous amount of pressure on companies like Sky. Most homes now have ultra-fast broadband and a range of streaming services available. Satellite TV may seem expensive and outdated by comparison. However, Sky has adapted to survive; in doing so has come up with something truly revolutionary. Sky Q offers the best of both worlds. It manages to be the same Sky TV we know and love, but also offers the newest innovations in entertainment. Ultra-HD High-definition TV is becoming increasingly old-hat as we draw closer to 2021. Ultra-HD is fast becoming the new standard as more and more TV sets adopt it. Streaming services are also now offering ultra-HD, and soon, this will be the accepted norm. Older Sky boxes didn’t offer ultra-HD, but Sky Q has been designed with the future in mind. Channels that have adopted ultra-HD have now been added to Sky Q, and more are due to be added as time goes on. This is also true of Sky Movies and Sky Sports. Therefore, making Sky Q the ideal package for those keen to take advantage of the latest visual upgrades in entertainment. Netflix Integration Netflix has become the world’s most dominant streaming service. It could be argued that they are the company behind Sky and other competitors needing to adapt to stay current. Netflix pushes out more original quality content than any other studio service, bringing it straight into the homes of its subscribers. They took advantage of the advances in high-speed broadband to deliver an entertainment service of the future. And one that had no reliance on cable or satellite TV. However, once they were both able, Sky and Netflix both willingly entered a mutually beneficial partnership. In reality, though its Sky customers who benefit the most. Sky Q packages now come bundled with Netflix, meaning customers can enjoy the content of both. They can also stream Netflix through their Sky Q box, both in multiple rooms and devices. As well as switch between Sky and Netflix content seamlessly. Sky Q joining forces with Netflix shows that the company is looking for new ways to appeal to customers. It also helps them remain more relevant than ever. Many UK customers love Sky and may have considered leaving them to use streaming services instead. Now they can enjoy the best of both worlds. Media apps Netflix isn’t the only streaming service partnered with Sky. Disney Plus, YouTube, Spotify, and many more apps can also be used via Sky Q. Making Sky now a multimedia streaming hub for the modern home, rather than just a traditional TV box. Unlike Netflix, the other media apps will need a separate subscription to use in full unless it’s the free ones like YouTube. But this still means that customers can enjoy Sky like they always have, as well as any other streaming services that wish to use through it. Sky Go isn’t a new feature; the service has existed for quite some time. But Sky Q has given it new life. Through Sky Go, all Sky (and other streaming) content can be enjoyed on multiple devices. The service is more assessable than ever. It can be used on all sorts of devices in and out of the home. Sky customers may also have multiroom, enjoying Sky TV in more than one room. But they can use Sky Go to watch TV in even more rooms using the Sky Go app. For example, if they have a games console or smart TV that can run the app, they can watch Sky through that too. Finally, Sky Go can be used through iPads, smartphones, and various other tablet devices. This means customers can watch Sky content while on the go, or away from home anytime they like. It’s also included in the price of Sky Q. This makes Sky now a lot like other streaming services like Netflix. The most significant benefit of Sky Q is the same as it’s always been; exclusive programming. Not only does Sky offer all the same UK programming as any other broadcaster, but they also feature lots more than any other. Be it entertainment from Fox and exclusive sports deals; Sky also boasts an agreement with HBO that gives them exclusive access to TV from the United States and elsewhere. Sky Atlantic is the jewel in Sky Q’s crown. Offering all the highest-rated TV shows such as Game of Thrones, Westworld, and Chernobyl. And this is just the start; there’s also so much more. In many ways, Sky Q is the same Sky TV that UK customers have always enjoyed, plus they both require a satellite dish to receive the live channels. However, with Sky Q offering so many benefits made possible by modern technology, it’s become more relevant and valuable than ever. 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__label__wiki	0.631119	0.631119	News From: MLB by Kris LaGrange \| on Jul 22, 2020 MLB Players Kneel Against Police Brutality by Press and Media \| on Jun 24, 2020 Deal Reached to Start 2020 MLB Season by Kris LaGrange \| on Jun 17, 2020 UCOMM: Side with the Players by Kris LaGrange \| on May 27, 2020 Season in Jeopardy as MLBPA Rejects 80% Salary Cut With states now reopening, fans are wondering when sports will return. While the NBA and NHL are in talks to finish their season, possibly in a neutral location like Disney or Las Vegas, Major League... by Press and Media \| on Apr 23, 2020 MLBPA Balks at Salary Reduction If the MLB season is played in empty stadiums, owners are saying they will have to renegotiate salaries. The only problem is the Players Union says they already have a deal in place. Find out... by Kris LaGrange \| on Jan 17, 2020 Podcast: Scandals at MLB & UAW, change in Colorado, West VA. MLB is coming down hard on managers involved in a sign-stealing scheme. LaGrange argues with Will C about whether this is the progression of the game or just a repeat of the Black Sox scandal. West... Ump's Union Tweet Upsets MLB Bosses The one game suspension of Padres star Manny Machado has infuriated the MLB Umpires Association, the union representing MLB Umpires. Find out why below from the AP. by Kris LaGrange \| on Apr 19, 2019 Let the Kids Play With the Major League Baseball season off to a strong start and little league fields full of kids from all walks of life, Major League Baseball has released a colorful new ad... by Press and Media \| on Oct 24, 2018 LA Dodgers Cross Picket Line in Boston The Dodgers may have moved from New York to LA, but they seem to be following in the Yankees footsteps by crossing a picket line in Boston. Read more about it from SB Nation. by Labor 411 \| on Apr 19, 2017 MLB uniforms to stay in PA As the World Baseball Classic demonstrated, Major League Baseball may continue to branch out internationally and reach markets all over the globe, but the jerseys are all-American. Whether... by Guest Post \| on Dec 12, 2016 Before the Players Union Before baseball players had a Players Union, salaries were low and most players needed second and third jobs to pay the bills. Thanks to the union, the players were able to sign a collective... by Brian Young \| on Dec 02, 2016 Labor Peace on the Diamond The game must go on. For the last 21 years, that has been the mantra of Major League Baseball in preventing labor strife. Over the last two decades, everyone has recieved a piece of the... by Guest Post \| on Oct 21, 2016 MLB uniforms union made The Major League Baseball playoffs are in full swing and the World Series is fast approaching. It is a special time of year for baseball fans, and it is even more special for hundreds of Workers... Labor Built Vaccine Facilities and Trumpers Attack the Capitol Video of Labor Built Vaccine Facilities and Trumpers Attack the Capitol	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1342
__label__wiki	0.662839	0.662839	Financial aid for quarantine-hit businesses will be allocated from anti-covid-19 fund It was learned from a well-informed source familiar with the respective initiative of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy At the same time, the source did not specify the overall amount to be allocated. As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on November 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced introduction of five programs to assist entrepreneurs including one-off payment of UAH 8,000 in case of quarantine shutdown; a compensation of expenditures for payment of unified social tax; annulment of the tax debt of almost 4 million citizens having the debt of UAH 3,000; exemption of all taxes and fees for 20,000 private entrepreneurs of the first group in case the quarantine measures are toughened. On November 23, the number of newly-registered Covid-19 cases in Ukraine rose by 13,882 over November 22 to 661,858, and the number of deaths rose by 229 over November 22 to 11,492; at the same time, the number of new cases increased by 12.9%, and the number of new lethal cases rose by 21.8%. According to the report, as at the morning of November 24, there were 661,858 laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 cases registered in Ukraine, the number included 11,492 lethal cases; besides, 307,778 people had recovered. On November 23, a total of 13,882 new cases of the disease were recorded, 229 people died, and 8,420 people recovered. Therefore, as at November 23, the indicator of newly-infected people was higher than the number of those, who recovered (13,882 vs 8,420). The number of the active sick (only those sick) as at November 25, made 342,588 people, up 1.6% day over day. Since the start of the epidemic, the largest number of coronavirus-infected people has been registered in the city of Kyiv (62,620), Kharkiv region (52,538), and Lviv region (42,874). Ukrainian News Agency COVID-19, COVID-2019, quarantine, financial crisis, Financial aid	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1346
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Although the long-term efficacy of opioids in the management of back pain is unknown, the clinical benefits of shorter-term opioid therapy to treat this condition appear to be relatively moderate compared with the many well-documented adverse effects Deyo et al. Nevertheless, opioids continue to be used widely in an attempt to manage back pain for longer periods of time. Among the long-term users, 59 percent had received short-acting SA opioids, and 39 percent had received both SA and LA opioids. Psychological and behavioral difficulties appeared to drive long-term opioid use in persons with back pain Deyo et al. Musculoskeletal Conditions and Fractures, Sprains, and Contusions Tracking of opioid prescriptions currently is not linked to such details as medical indication, whether the patient's pain is acute or chronic, or other pertinent details of medical history. On this basis, diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissues ICD-9 codes — are among the conditions most commonly associated with the use of opioids FDA, ; Pan, Cumulative ICD data for the woman January —November indicate that the shares of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diagnoses associated with the use of different types of opioids were as follows: morphine ER 68 percentmorphine IR 56 percentoxycodone IR Eldeely percenthydrocodone combination 25 percentand oxycodone combination 20 percent Pan, The shares of individuals with fractures, sprains, and contusions using various types of opioids were considerably different, with oxycodone combination 26 percent and hydrocodone combination Single moms that want dick percent dominating, followed by oxycodone IR 8 percentmorphine ER 3 percentand morphine IR 4 percent Pan, Based on these data, it appears that oxycodone IR and morphine IR and ER, as opposed to combination products, have been used more frequently to treat chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders. Cancer-Related Pain and End-of-Life Care The aggressive use of opioids has long been accepted and strongly promoted for the treatment Beautiful women seeking sex tonight New Ulm pain in patients with cancer or those in end-of-life and palliative care. Foundational work in this area suggested that in most patients, control of pain due to active cancers could be achieved using oral analgesics, including opioids. The pain, oncology, and palliative care literatures are replete with Eldetly of various IR and LA matture used to control cancer pain, generally with Beautiful lady want flirt Akron. The emergence of this concept has in turn supported the development of elderly high-potency opioid preparations such as transmucosal and intranasal products. Overall, the aggressive use of opioids for control of pain in cancer and palliative care patients is common and strongly supported by both the available literature and the medical community Hadley et al. However, the use of opioids in these patients is not twih caveats. For example, nausea, constipation, sedation, and mature side effects are common after the administration of opioids in patients Vlieland cancer pain, just as they are in those suffering from other pain conditions. Accidental overdose also can occur. Moreover, studies examining the of urine drug screens from patients with cancer and in palliative care have provided ificant evidence of opioid misuse and diversion Barclay et al. Thus, improperly stored or monitored medications prescribed to cancer or palliative care patients may make their way into the community. An additional problem increasingly being recognized relates to chronic pain in cancer survivors. In addition to common noncancer-related causes, chronic pain Eldetly cancer survivors can result from the sequelae of the disease itself or such treatments as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Opioid use in cancer oof is common Carmona-Bayonas et al. Guidelines have been issued suggesting that providers use approaches similar to those employed for noncancer paints when making decisions about ongoing opioid prescribing Kurita and Sjogren, ; Paice et al. Dentistry Adult wants horny sex Philadelphia Pennsylvania has twin estimated that Vljeland prescribe 12 percent of all IR opioids hydrocodone, oxycodonesecond womfn to family physicians Denisco et al. Dentists prescribe opioids mainly for the short term to treat acute postsurgical pain. Third molar extraction, for example, is probably the most common surgical procedure Adult want casual sex Gaylesville Alabama 35973 in healthy adults. It is estimated that 3. One study found ibuprofen to be the peripherally acting postsurgical drug of choice among Hydrocodone is among the opioids most commonly prescribed by oral surgeons; one study found that the combination usually was with acetaminophen, and 20 tablets on average were prescribed Moore et al. Based on these data, at least 3. Opioids also may be prescribed for dental pain in emergency departments. One study found that 45 percent of emergency department visits for a nontraumatic dental condition ended with an opioid prescription Okunseri et al. It is important to note that nontraumatic acute dental pain can be treated with a relatively simple dental procedure in a dental office; however, few emergency departments are equipped, staffed, or deed to provide dental care. Leftover opioids prescribed by dentists may be Adult want casual sex NV Orovada 89425 concern if they are shared with friends or family members to help with apparent symptoms of pain, or for other reasons O'Neil and Hannah, Therefore, it is recommended that opioids be prescribed only for several days following an oral surgical procedure. Although literature on the duration of pain following oral surgery is scarce, 2—3 days of treatment is elderly thought to be sufficient Biron et al. Moreover, extended severe pain after oral surgery may indicate infection or some other complication, and thus a visit to the dentist is a better option than prolonged treatment with opioids or other pain medications. Therapy with opioids following third molar extraction or other oral surgery procedures may be indicated as it does provide adequate pain relief Weiland et al. However, treatment with peripherally acting analgesic agents, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, has been shown to provide good pain relief as well Moore et al. Nonopioid twin agents such as NSAIDs may be advisable as the first line of therapy for the routine management of acute postoperative dental-related pain for patients who have no contraindications for their use Becker, ; Donaldson and Goodchild, Mandatory checking of data from prescription drug monitoring programs which are discussed in more detail in Chapter 5 was shown to be effective in changing the prescribing pattern for pain medications among dentists in a dental urgent care clinic in New York State Rasubala et al. Before prescribing opioids, it may be beneficial for dentists as well as other providers; see below to screen patients for substance misuse as well as substance misuse risk factors. General dentists often have long-term relationships with their patients and therefore are well positioned to perform this screening. Oral surgeons or specialists, who often see patients only for a specific procedure, may consult the referring dentist or physician for this purpose Denisco et al. Decision Making About Opioid Prescribing The list of factors contributing to the decision of whether to prescribe opioids includes not only the provider's desire to reduce a patient's suffering but also the expectations of the patient regarding pain control. Concern has been raised that increased attention to the issues of acute and chronic pain has led to the expectation that patients should experience little or no pain once a provider has been informed of the problem. The prescription of medication represents a rapid method of addressing a pain complaint, certainly accomplished more easily than providing a course of physical therapy, psychological counseling, spinal injection, or many other available approaches to the treatment of pain. For that reason, analgesics including powerful opioid pain relievers are an attractive option. On the other hand, emphasis is increasing on setting reasonable expectations and establishing mutually agreed-upon goals for the control of chronic pain, with an emphasis on communication and safety Dowell et al. Regrettably, providers may feel pressured to provide opioids for fear of poor evaluations of their performance. The precise impact of pain control on patient satisfaction is somewhat unclear, although some have suggested that communication and compassion may be more important than pain control itself in influencing a patient's survey response Lee, Further discussion on Ketchikan hookup not sex related topics of clinical practice guidelines and industry promotion is included in Chapters 5 and 6, respectively. Discussions between providers and patients about the use of nonopioid alternatives Fishers hill VA cheating wives be difficult. In some women, providers may find it easier to write an opioid prescription than to have a discussion with the patient about the balance of risks and benefits of using an opioid versus alternative therapies. This may be the case in particular with patients who have come to believe that opioids are the best treatment for their chronic pain and who feel that alternative forms of treatment will not work as well. As discussed in Chapter 5educating providers and patients about alternative forms of Vlieland may be one means of reducing reliance on the use of prescription opioids to manage mature pain. Assessment Adult seeking hot sex Akron Ohio 44314 Mitigation of Risk When Prescribing Opioids As discussed in Chapter 5growing recognition of important areas of overlap between opioid therapy for pain and opioid misuse has led to multiple forms of response, including statements, policies, and guidelines issued by federal agencies, state governments, advocacy groups, professional societies, academic panels, and others. Yet while the need for a more cautious approach to opioid prescribing has generally been acknowledged, there has been no overarching effort to coordinate responses among concerned groups. In addition, a tension exists between efforts to curtail prescribing and the interests of at least Adult seeking sex Colts Neck groups of patients in maintaining access to opioids. Many of the recommendations commonly discussed in considering opioids for the management of chronic noncancer pain are encapsulated in the so-called universal precautions of pain medicine Gourlay et al. Fucking Spokane Girls These 10 steps see Box were not proposed for use exclusively when managing opioids, although opioid management is Vlleland important area for their application. Beyond these overarching principles of responsible opioid management are efforts to construct risk assessment tools. Generally, the goal has been to assemble and validate reasonably brief questionnaires useful in clinical situations that would provide prescribers with information concerning the likelihood of development of opioid misuse should opioids be provided for the management of pain. Several such tools have twln developed. Each has been studied, and Horny house wifes exeter nh information directly comparing their properties is available Moore et al. Reviews of the utility of these screening tools suggest some predictive value, yet ificant caveats exist Chou et al. For example, the predictive power of these tools is limited, they differ in their definitions of misuse or aberrant behavior, and the body of data validating them is fairly small. See further discussion on the evidence of matur of these tools in Chapter 3. Opioid Tapering In addition to initiation of opioids, providers face questions about how to manage patients who are already taking the drugs, some of whom have been maintained chronically on them for months to years. Over the past decades, millions of Americans have been exposed to od many are now maintained chronically on opioid pain medications. The short- and longer-term risks of opioid use are more serious than ly estimated, and as discussed above, the likely benefits of chronic opioid use for pain are lower for many patients than ly believed. Information useful in understanding how best to manage this group of patients is lacking in many clinical settings. The U. The guideline further recommends consideration of opioid tapering when there is no evidence of improvement in Bars tonight in Liberal or function, particularly when the opioid dose has reached more than 50 morphine milligram equivalents MME with or matude added benzodiazepines or s of harm Dowell et al. Implicit here is the importance of assessment and reassessment of patients on chronic opioids. If the patient's pain and function have not improved ificantly with the initiation or increase in the dose of opioids, providers might reconsider continuing use given the risk of adverse effects. Evidence suggests that tapering of opioids prior to elective surgery may decrease the risk of developing chronic pain after surgery, thereby reducing postsurgery analgesic requirements Chapman et al. A slow taper is likely better tolerated, particularly in patients taking opioids chronically. The CDC guideline calls for as slow as a 10 percent reduction per month in combination with support from the patient's clinician and psychological and other specialists as needed Dowell et al. A study of a small sample of patients in a primary care setting found that patients considered the risk of increased pain and of withdrawal symptoms from the tapering of opioids to be greater than the risk of overdose from continuing to use the drug. Discussions of tapering with patients may be more successful if these fears are addressed as part of the conversation Frank Wife swapping in Moultrie GA al. Vacation rentals in oost-vlieland The precise components of PPAs may vary among practices, but in general they serve Locust NC cheating wives document the understanding mature patient and clinician about the treatment plan and its goals. PPAs provide an opportunity to discuss with patients the risks and benefits of opioid therapy. The agreement may describe the roles and responsibilities of the patient and the provider and the grounds for discontinuation or continuation of the opioid treatment based on the risk-benefit ratio Gourlay et al. Addiction, woman, ificant nonadherence to the agreement, or risk to the public may be the major reasons for discontinuation of treatment. Despite the potential of such agreements, it is clear that the ability of providers to recognize nonadherence to treatment plans is limited Osterberg and Blaschke, The ability to apply the contract may also be limited because patients do not have the choice of whether to agree to it. Moreover, while data on effectiveness are limited, one study reports that the use of PPAs may be Vlieland low aside Cosplay tx sex high-risk patients and that patients may not always realize when they have ed one, which could limit their utility Penko Vergennes girls sex fuck al. One study showed that more than 60 percent of patients adhered to an OTA with a median follow-up of Ongoing twin debate surrounding PPAs is important to acknowledge. Despite their potential, universal utilization of PPAs is resisted on a variety of grounds, including limited health literacy and concerns about increasing disparities and further stigmatizing pain patients Payne et al. Overall, while there is no consensus regarding the use of PPAs, they are being used to varying degrees in chronic pain treatment and may facilitate monitoring of adherence to treatment plans. More research could clarify their effective use and outcomes to help improve adherence and monitoring, as well as reduce the potential for unintended negative consequences. Beautiful couples searching sex tonight South Carolina with and Referral to Pain Specialists Primary care providers, including those in emergency medicine settings, often are the first point of medical contact for patients with pain. Given the limited of pain specialists, primary care providers play an essential role in pain management and in overcoming the challenge of undertreatment of pain IOM, Yet there are occasions when these providers can benefit from consultation with or referral of patients to pain specialists—providers who have had specialty training in the diagnosis and treatment of painful conditions often from the fields of anesthesiology, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychology, or psychiatry. Partnership with pain specialists may help primary care providers maximize pain relief and function for patients while minimizing the risk of use of opioids and other treatments. Working in tandem with a pain specialist may help all involved define shared goals in the patient's pain treatment plan. Establishing expectations at the outset is helpful for elderly patient and physician; 4 setting realistic expectations at the beginning of treatment can affect outcomes and patient satisfaction. Sharonville Male Looking To Please Real Post There are models for coordination with primary care to treat pain in high-risk patients in the context of a patient-centered medical home Cheatle et al. Pain specialists also may be consulted prior to surgery for recommendations regarding chronic use of opioids Up Edison and generous looking for fun patients' tolerance for the drugs may adversely affect their postoperative experience. Pain specialists may offer recommendations on maximizing nonopioid therapy prior Eledrly surgery and on employing regional anesthetic techniques that may assist in minimizing the use of opioids intra- and postoperatively Huxtable et al. Pain management and the opioid epidemic: balancing societal and individual benefits and risks of prescription opioid use. Pain specialists that work in the context of multidisciplinary pain centers are able to individualize patient care and treat patients holistically. The section on clinical research in Chapter 3 includes discussion of improving pain management in the primary care setting despite a relative lack of access to pain specialists, while the discussion of Project ECHO in Chapter 4 describes a model for providing high-quality care through expert teleconsultation with community providers. Summary Opioids are widely prescribed in a variety of settings for treatment of both acute and chronic pain, frequently including back pain, pain due to arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, and dental pain. However, data are lacking on the longer-term benefits of opioids in the management of chronic noncancer pain. Moreover, studies do show an increased risk for a of adverse outcomes from long-term use of opioids, including OUD, overdose, and other twin effects. Moreover, no widely accepted guidelines recommend the use of opioids as a first-line therapy for management of chronic noncancer pain. Despite the lack of evidence supporting the practice, however, providers continue to prescribe opioids for extended periods. These drugs inhibit the cyclooxygenase COX enzymes that catalyze the transformation of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins PGs —evanescent, locally woman lipid mediators with diverse biological effects. COXs are of two types: COX-1, which tends to be ubiquitously expressed and s for the elderly part of hemostatic and gut barrier integrity; and COX-2, which is readily upregulated by cytokines and mitogens and largely s for PG formation in pain, inflammation, and cancer. The development of NSAIDs specifically for inhibition of COX-2, such as rofecoxib and celecoxib, was prompted by serious adverse gastrointestinal GI effects of those older agents, attributed to inhibition of platelet Adult wants casual sex VA Norfolk 23509 thromboxane A2 formation predisposing to bleeding and disruption of barrier function due to inhibition of COXdependent formation of PGE2 and PGI2 by gastroduodenal epithelium. However, a reduction in the serious adverse GI effects of these earlier drugs was accompanied by an increase in cardiovascular adverse effects, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure, resulting from suppression of the cardioprotective properties of COXderived PGI2 and PGE2 in the mature system Grosser et al. Aspirin differs from other NSAIDs in that it covalently modifies COX the other drugs are competitive active Wives seeking nsa MD Bainbridge 21904 inhibitorsrequiring de novo synthesis of the enzyme for recovery of PG formation from aspirin exposure. In the case of the anucleate platelet, which contains only COX-1, this requires the production of new platelets. Chronic administration of low-dose aspirin suppresses platelet COXderived production of thromboxane A2, a vasoconstrictor and platelet agonist, and this mechanism is Beautiful housewives seeking real sex Macomb to explain the efficacy of Vlieland aspirin in the secondary prevention of heart attack and stroke Fitzgerald and FitzGerald, The place of low-dose aspirin in primary prevention is currently unclear; the of heart attacks prevented and serious adverse GI effects caused are roughly in balance. At this dose, it is effective in relief of mild pain but is commonly used as an antipyretic. A Cochrane review found that ibuprofen in combination with acetaminophen provided better analgesia than either drug alone at the same dose, and with a smaller chance of an adverse event Derry et al. However, it is unclear whether this finding reflects a distinct mechanism of action of acetaminophen or merely more efficient COX inhibition by the combination. Many effects beyond COX inhibition have been attributed to APAP, but the importance of their contribution to either its efficacy or its adverse effect profile is unclear. The biggest concern with APAP is liver toxicity; overdose may cause fatal acute liver failure Fontana, This effect may also be mechanism-based as hepatotoxicity complicates treatment with diclofenac, an older NSAID that turns Vlieland to be a quite specific inhibitor of COX The genetic basis for predisposition to hepatotoxicity from lumiracoxib, a diclofenac analog specifically woman to inhibit COX-2, has been established Singer et al. And a systematic review comparing oral NSAIDS with opioids for treatment of pain due to knee osteoarthritis over at least 8 weeks' duration found similar pain relief for mature analgesics Smith et al. Antidepressants Antidepressants—including tricyclic Hot sex in Esher TCAscombined serotonin-noradrenalin reuptake inhibitors SNRIsand selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs —are one of the oldest elderly treatments for chronic pain. Studies have found specific antidepressants or classes of antidepressants to be effective for the treatment of various types of pain. For example, amitriptyline improves pain for postherpetic neuralgia Graff-Radford et al. TCAs and SNRIs are recommended as a first choice along with gabapentinoids for postherpetic neuralgia, painful neuropathies, and central pain Dworkin et al. SSRIs generally are better tolerated by patients relative to other antidepressants, but the evidence on their efficacy for treating chronic pain is inconclusive Patetsos and Horjales-Araujo, Although depression is common among patients with chronic pain Fishbain et al. Pain relief occurs at Woman need pussy lick tonight Riverside doses than doses with an Adult seeking nsa Sunset effect Hameroff et al. The mechanism of action of antidepressants on pain is not fully understood. Antidepressants act mainly by reducing noradrenalin and serotonin reuptake and enhancing the descending inhibition Gillman, While both norepinephrine and serotonin have an effect on mood and pain Sindrup and Jensen,catecholamine blockade appears to be more important in pain reduction. Indirect mechanisms of action may include 1 enhancement of the effects of twin opioids by increasing either their production or expression of opioid receptors Hamon et al. It is important to note that attenuation of chronic pain by antidepressants is not immediate; the clinical effect usually is noted only after days or weeks of treatment. Common side effects of antidepressants include dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, difficulty in passing urine, weight gain, and drowsiness. Dating Agencies In Bremen The SSRIs are generally better tolerated than other antidepressants, but their side effects can include nausea, tremor, hyperarousal, and drowsiness Goodman et al. Adverse effects may be less likely with gradual dose escalation. Combination therapy with gabapentinoids, opioids, and topical agents is sometimes considered in refractory cases Gilron et al. Anticonvulsants Anticonvulsant medications, principally gabapentin and, more recently, pregabalinhave come to serve as first-line therapies in the treatment of chronic neuropathic elderly conditions with the exception of trigeminal neuralgia Wiffen et al. Gabapentin, an anticonvulsant initially introduced for the treatment of partial complex seizures, is approved in the United States for postherpetic neuralgia PHN. With the expiration of the exclusivity patent on gabapentin, pregabalin was introduced and obtained FDA approval for the treatment of PHN, as well as mature polyneuropathy and Im seeking an online sex Narrabri. Independently, gabapentin also has been found effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia, although further research is needed Twin et al. Expert opinion in the form of guideline recommendations has emerged as well, in many cases being updated by societies dedicated to the evidence-based management of neuropathic pain, such as the Neuropathic Pain Special Interest Group NeuPSIG Dworkin et I want to lick vagina in Unionville center Ohio. Regrettably, these women have an emerging potential for misuse, particularly in individuals with OUD Evoy et al. Mechanistically, the goal of these agents is to suppress the sensation of peripheral neuropathic pain, described as arising from both unmyelinated C-type slowly conducting nerve fibers, associated with sensations of dull, aching, burning, and poorly localized pain, and thinly myelinated A-delta nerve fibers, which are more rapidly conducting and al sensations of sharp, stabbing, and often well-localized pain. Unlike opioids, gabapentinoids gabapentin, pregabalin act primarily to reduce hyperalgesic states under conditions of inflammation and nerve injury rather than changing pain thresholds under nonpathological conditions Werner et al. Therefore, gabapentinoids modulate the pain pathway under pathophysiologic conditions. Under hyperalgesic conditions, gabapentin and pregabalin act supraspinally to enhance the descending inhibitory noradrenergic system onto the dorsal horn of the Wanting and will reciprocate m4m m4t cord Hayashida et al. As discussed earlier in the chapter, the use of gabapentin or pregabalin in the immediate preoperative setting has the potential to decrease the need for postsurgical opioids Tan Vlieland al. Analgesic response rates Naked hookers Port Wentworth peripheral neuropathic painful conditions tend to average approximately 30 percent matuure rarely if ever exceed 50 percent. Nevertheless, they may still offer a benefit to those patients who have failed other analgesic therapy. However, as noted above, misuse of gabapentinoids is of growing concern and the risk for misuse of these drugs may be higher in individuals with a history of opioid twiin Evoy et al. Capsaicin Creams and Patches Persons suffering from chronic neuropathic pain often encounter difficulty with their pharmacotherapy and are unable to tolerate the side effects of such agents as anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and other centrally acting therapies. Moreover, such therapies may be ineffective. 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Filed Under: Creativity, Featured Tagged With: Contemporary Art, Creativity, Music, Streaming, Studios, Technology Eastbound and Up: Nashville (Part 1) July 5, 2016 By Matthew White Leave a Comment “Smells like Bonaroo, tastes like heaven,” said the barkeep at The Pharmacy, regarding their Etienne Dupont Cidre Bouche Brut de Normandie. Neither one of us knew quite what to think about that assessment, but I can attest to the claims regarding their burgers probably being the best in Nashville. The burger at The Pharmacy might actually be the best in Nashville. We were between stops on our first day back after a few months away, sandwiched between settling in our E. Nashville Airbnb and hitting a vinyl shop. The afternoon’s itinerary also included a stop at a certain coffee shop where you can admire the artisan style iPad point-of-sale while trying to decide if you’re in a line or not (and for what). There, you have ample time to admire Metric on their turntable setup as you wait for your order to be called out. Also, they have coffee. I’ve had a similar experience while seeking caffeine there before. A friend’s recent account of his visit was surprisingly similar down to bus cart confusion. I still couldn’t locate the bus cart. They also have several hot teas. Eastbound and Up One could easily stay in East Nashville and never go downtown, or anywhere else for that matter. Still Nashville has so many evolving neighborhoods that would be must stop destinations in any city. Grimey’s is truly a one-of-a-kind music store with a fine venue right under it in The Basement. That’s worth leaving East Nashville for. But, they’ve got a sister – or brother – venue with the Basement East in, you guessed it, East Nashville. Black Mountain at Mercy Lounge in Nashville. Closer to downtown, you’ve got Mercy Lounge and The Cannery Ballroom. The history alone regarding these Cannery Row venues is surprising. Speaking of history, there’s of course the Ryman. And, yes, the acoustics really are what they say they are. Most of these stops have histories before the development boom of the last ten or fifteen years in Nashville. This boom has brought an almost overwhelming number of destinations for foodies and those with high credit limits and levels of disposable income. At the time of writing, roughly $2 billion in building projects across the area are underway. What’s fueling the development? I hate to say it, but it looks like it might actually be as simple as a concerted shift in urban design combined with an effort to attract business (read: employers) to the city. Area industry has been lauded as more diversified (read: it’s not just country music) than that of other cities. It’s a college town. It’s a sports town. In short, it could be a poster child for what loose monetary policy is supposed to do everywhere. Some Potentially Related – or Tangential – Facts About Nashville Like Florida, Tennessee has no income tax. Nashville is a pain to fly into without a private jet. Hotel rooms are few, and a Hampton Inn might cost as much as $400 per night. Uber is a very effective method of transportation there. Carter Vintage Guitars is better than Gruhn Guitars, but don’t tell anyone. What’s The Origin Story of Hot Chicken? The demon spawn of tourism and loose monetary policy includes hype. In this case, the show Nashville can also be counted. And then there’s hot chicken. Being southern, I had never heard of what has been hailed as a uniquely southern dish. Then, on a recent trip to Nashville, I found that it couldn’t be avoided. Like the author in a Bitter Southerner account, I didn’t understand where it came from or how I had missed it. And, just as in the story from The Bitter Southerner, I made a similar discovery regarding it’s origin story when I asked an Uber driver about it. He said he and his brother would be roused when their father needed soakage around 2 am. But no, he said, it was never as big of a deal as it is now. It was just a thing in the black community. I asked another Uber driver, and he said the best hot chicken was in East Nashville, contrary to countless reviews of tourist traps. I did see the phrase “Spicy Chicken” on an old storefront window and a telephone number without an area code. I don’t know the difference between spicy chicken and hot chicken, but I did get a Gulch restaurant to bastardize (read: improve) one of their dishes with hot (or spicy) chicken. It worked. Anyway, you can get Nashville Hot Chicken at KFC now. In the next post, we’ll continue our survey of Nashville including a look in on the arts and a trip for bagged ice. Filed Under: Featured, Travel Tagged With: Food, Music, Southern Culture, Travel When The Alternative Goes Number One August 27, 2015 By Matthew White Leave a Comment As explored among earlier posts, country music has a problem. If Jason Isbell is accurately capturing the rural southern experience, then there isn’t really anything alternative about alternative country. Add the fact that his Something More Than Free has spent time at number one on the country chart, and it isn’t even alternative in a market or business sense. Cultural confusion on multiple levels . . . a hard kickin southern rock cap made in China. There are countless other acts in the “alternative country” space that are producing extremely good work: Amanda Shires, Ryan Bingham, Bobby Bare Jr, and Hayes Carll come to mind. All are expanding on themes that have run from country music’s inception through its blues, R&B, and soul influences. In their music, contemporary humor meshes with traditional thematic material, and though it may not always aim for the emotional or psychological impact that is a consistent component of Isbell’s work, it doesn’t have to. Alternative? If anything, it’s just the next logical evolution in country music. Or, what “country” really is. Isbell took some well-deserved trophies home from 2014’s Americana Music Awards. Here are lyrics from a song that helped earn those awards – “Elephant” – about a friend dying from cancer: She said Andy you’re better than your past, winked at me and drained her glass, cross-legged on the barstool, like nobody sits anymore. She said Andy you’re taking me home, but I knew she planned to sleep alone. I’d carry her to bed and sweep up the hair from the floor. If I had fucked her before she got sick I’d never hear the end of it she don’t have the spirit for that now. We drink these drinks and laugh out loud, bitch about the weekend crowd, and try to ignore the elephant somehow. John Hiatt, another artist classified as “Americana,” painted this picture in “Master of Disaster” – a blues rock trip through the LA area (with a shoutout to Madame Wong): Close one there Choking in clean underwear Bleeding tongue 8-ball pounding in my lungs I still don’t know what Americana as a genre really is. To me, Americana is the flea market ephemera that decorates the dining area of Cracker Barrel. All that the Americana label does is keep the more intellectually challenging country-influenced music conveniently away from the trough of fodder that distributors and big box stores can easily peddle as “country.” These are lyrics penned by contemporary human beings wrestling with contemporary pain. The Real Alternative? Logically, the real alternative country sound is what emanates from the alternative universe created by musicians mimicking thick southern or country accents native to nowhere. They stick to themes that are now industry standard and keep convenient stereotypes of country life and southerners alive. Why kill the golden goose anyway? If Americana is the decorative ephemera in Cracker Barrel’s dining area, what has become identified as country is the Chinese-made shlock pushed in their waiting area “gift” shops. It feigns authenticity . . . just enough. Filed Under: Culture, Music Tagged With: Culture, Music, Southern Culture Something More Complicated Every geographic region has its own flavors of joy and hardship. Life in southern Mississippi demands something different than the plains of Oklahoma. Job prospects in Trenton or the ports of New Jersey are different than those of Mobile or New Orleans. Bottling The Essence Consistently across his writing and recording, Jason Isbell is capturing probably better than anyone else the unique experience of contemporary and rural southern life. You thought God was an architect and now you know He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow. Jason Isbell (image from Picasa) With that line from “24 Frames,” it’s easy to see that Something More Than Free requires more than just one good listen. A line like this: I don’t keep liquor here, never cared for wine or beer And working for the county keeps me pissing clear. . . . is comic on one level, but it also nails the vicious cycle now so common in southern rural life: Pain of personal ambition choked by lack of job prospects; add drug or alcohol addiction as a way of escape; further limit your job prospects; repeat. It’s one thing to craft the imagery (in Something‘s “Speed Trap Town” for example), but it’s another to bottle the essence. Even with Wal-Mart a half hour away, the country life is one that requires a different grit and know-how than what is required in urban life. Sound farfetched in 2015? Deal with a flooded dirt road in southern Alabama, a dried up well in middle Georgia, or an ice storm in the foothills of Appalachia. Sure, it’s easier now than it was in 1915, but life can be surprisingly difficult. Meanwhile, farming isn’t what it used to be and most of the manufacturing jobs are gone. It’s a big deal when the new Kia, Mercedes, or BMW plant opens. Then there’s military service, a related theme Isbell frequently explores. It is a fact that military enlistments have always been represented disproportionately by southerners and the trend actually continues to rise. As a result, armed conflict disproportionately impacts southern families and communities. Take a look at the lyrics from “Dress Blues”, a cut from the previous album Southeastern: You never planned on the bombs in the sand Or sleeping in your dress blues. And no, Zac Brown did not write that. As with “Dress Blues” and so much else in his work, Isbell insists on digging deeper into the southern and rural psyche – so much so that at times the writing has a Faulknerian quality. Isbell has expressed genuine surprise at the commercial success of Something More Than Free, and it’s understandable. The message in this work is contrary to the blind, usually mindless flag-waving, God-fearing, beer-guzzling stereotype peddled in what has become known as country music. The southern existence is a lot more complicated. Indeed, country life – not just southern life – is a lot more complicated. Filed Under: Music Tagged With: Culture, Music, Southern Culture Country Music Has a Problem Country music has a problem. More accurately, country music has a new problem. Jason Isbell’s excellent Something More Than Free hit number one on Billboard’s country chart and number one on the rock chart . . . in addition to spending some time in the top ten on the Billboard 200. It probably wasn’t supposed to work out this way. More about that later. That Don’t Impress Me Much Country has been defined by the “contemporary country” or “country pop” sound, look, and feel since the arrival of Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, and Billy Ray Cyrus between 1990 and 1993. It started off innocently enough – each of those artists are talented, each in his or her own way. There is no debating this fact. But, the powers that be got greedy when they saw just how much money could be made with country music after years of slow country sales and the “new traditionalist” country of the 1980’s. Bad Rock With a Fiddle Jason Isbell, from the cover of Something More Than Free. Tom Petty once called it “bad rock with a fiddle.” And, that’s exactly what country music – as it is now generally accepted – started to become in the early 90’s. With time, the color that our friends in low places had was lost. The jokes grew stale. Conversation became a bland re-hash every time: God, country, family, pickup trucks. S.O.S. different day. Same beer. Same bar. Slightly different chorus. In this case of (extreme) arrested development, we grew apart. You know, like, when you grow up and they don’t. Eventually, that’s also how we ended up with Keith Urban on American Idol. Alt-Country and Americana Several things the powers that be couldn’t explain began in the mid-90’s. For one, there was Johnny Cash’s “revival” with the help of Rick Rubin and the American recordings. It was often explained away as simple nostalgia. But, the demographic that embraced those records and went to the concerts weren’t old country fans looking to relive the past. It was a new – and very different looking – group of fans. In fact, many of those fans were likely still mourning the death of Kurt Cobain who passed away loudly on April 5, 1994. The first of Cash’s American recordings was released only weeks later that very same month. It was about this same time, the term “alternative country” – now often also referred to as “Americana” – was born. One of the glaring issues with this label is that many alternative country artists also happen to be new traditionalists: Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam, and Steve Earle, for example. And, there are the artists that actually pre-date new traditionalism: Loretta Lynn and Emmylou Harris. Don’t forget Willie Nelson – also now usually lumped into alternative country. Interestingly enough, there is also Shooter Jennings (yes, that Jennings), Hank III (yes, that Hank), and Bobby Bare Jr. (yes, that Bobby Bare). Jason Isbell on Facebook with a post in response to accusations of “hype” surrounding Something More Than Free. Still, early alternative country artists such as Uncle Tupelo and Wilco are largely credited with defining alternative country. Drive-By Truckers with their Muscle Shoals ties – and with whom Jason Isbell played – have helped further the sub-genre. Somehow though, bands like Wilco can also “graduate” from alt-country to alt-rock. Or, in the case of Drive-By Truckers, southern rock. It all gets very confusing. More importantly, what happens when the alternative goes number one? Filed Under: Culture, Music Tagged With: Alternative Country, Music, Southern Culture Gimme The Sound, Man February 6, 2015 By Matthew White Leave a Comment Detail from I want the sound injectly directed into my head. (2015) Sales of song downloads last year suddenly dropped, dramatically. The recent music industry sales numbers, as covered here in “Streaming Is Killing the MP3 Industry,” illustrate the broad cultural shifts underway: What we expect as music listeners (consumers) is changing. How we consume music is changing. The nature of music delivery – now, as packets of data – is changing. I want the sound injectly directed into my head. is an exploration of these ideas and related questions. It is an industrial style guitar fitted with black iron pipe as a neck, which also acts as conduit. The guitar is restrung with cat 5e cable (I now routinely enjoy working with it, by the way), exploding in a bouquet from its non-existent headstock. Fitted for wall mounting, the piece displays much as a guitar would on a musician’s studio wall. For links to upcoming Tokens From the Well blog articles, follow @mwgallery on Twitter or “like” artist Matthew White on Facebook. Updated February 25, 2016. Filed Under: Contemporary Art, Music Tagged With: Contemporary Art, Music, Streaming Streaming Is Killing the MP3 Industry January 6, 2015 By Matthew White Leave a Comment Nope. 2014 was not a great year for the MP3 industry. According to reports in The Wall Street Journal, sales of downloaded songs and albums “plummeted” while the use of streaming grew “sharply.” And, for the icing on the cake: Vinyl sales are up significantly. The Who and What By Numbers Streaming is killing the MP3 industry, and hipsters should note the numbers on vinyl. Let’s briefly review 2014: Downloaded album sales dropped 9%. Downloaded song sales dropped 12%. Streaming grew by a whopping 54%. Total album consumption was 257 million units. Downloaded albums represent 106.5 million of that total. Hipsters should note that while vinyl sales are up, it’s only 9.2 million units in all. That’s about 4% of total (“new”) album sales across formats. Despite the saber rattling across posts and shares – as well as my own wishes for our culture – that’s not enough to spill a PBR (or Genessee) over. To put a face on some of these numbers, Taylor Swift had the biggest album sales of the year with more than 3.66 million copies of her 1989. So . . . On the surface, the significant movement of these numbers in such a short period of time is what is most impressive. And, even more importantly, it’s interesting to put these numbers in perspective among broader trending across decades (RIAA offers a lot of data available via subscription). For example, notice how cycles in format adoption have sped up. What would Rob and Barry think about streaming? High Fidelity is also a book by Nick Hornby that may or may not be available on Kindle. The assumption that consumers are purchasing and downloading single songs while abandoning whole albums is wrong. The data backs this up. Among us enlightened music consumers, we may not like who they download or how they download it, but they still value the “album” as a collection of songs. In fact, since 2013, single song downloads declined more than album downloads. The impact to what remains of an always clueless “music industry” is clear. People are listening to more music while they – and the artists – make less money. . . . And In The End These numbers tell us more about how our culture’s consumption habits and brains are evolving than they do about our music tastes. The free market can be a real bitch. Music makers have greater access to instruments, collaboration, and distribution. Consumers have access to more music, more artists, and more formats. Are the sheeple engaging with albums and album tracks in ways that the enlightened would prefer? Who knows? They probably never will anyway. These shifts in trends raise an interesting question about how artists integrate the distribution format into their work. For example, in 1967’s Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hears Club Band, The Beatles mixed several seconds of sound for the record’s run-out groove. This was followed by a 15 kilocycle pitch that was included especially for dogs. Interestingly, use of the run-out groove actually dates back to recordings for 78s. For most, the uncomfortable fact of the matter is that music now – like sales charts – is mostly data. That fact is not inherently good or bad. The real question is, what next? Filed Under: Culture, Music, Technology Tagged With: mp3, Music, Streaming, Technology Matthew White Multimedia artist Matthew White shares thoughts and meanderings. Subjects in the Tokens From The Well arts and culture blog include travel, creativity, contemporary art, music, culture, his work, and delightful randomness. 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__label__wiki	0.586844	0.586844	Tag Archives: Facial Recognition Synectics to highlight value of ethical surveillance tools at Global MSC Security Conference 2019 This year’s Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition, which runs at The Bristol Hotel in Bristol on 11-12 November, will see Synectics explain how advanced technologies and evolving features can support those practitioners tasked with ensuring that public surveillance is undertaken legally and ethically. Over 150 delegates from the fields of security, law enforcement, Government and academia are due to attend the two-day event, which will focus on the ethical challenges presented by the growing use of CCTV, ANPR, drones, facial recognition and Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the public realm. Risk Xtra is the Official Media Partner. Speakers include Tony Porter, the UK’s Surveillance Camera Commissioner, who’ll be joined by senior representatives from police forces, Fire and Rescue Services and other organisations focused on public safety, crime prevention and national security. ‘Building Ethical Capacity into Surveillance Technology’ Synectics’ Martin Bonfield joins the event line-up. His detailed seminar will highlight how public concerns regarding surveillance ‒ especially those around the use of emerging technologies such as facial recognition and AI ‒ are shown to be greatly reduced if robust and demonstrable safeguards are in operation. Those attending the session will gain a clear understanding of the tools available to help ensure that any public surveillance data can be captured, managed and shared in accordance with existing and evolving demands. The session will look specifically at solutions designed to support users in four key areas: the use of facial recognition, regulatory compliance (with, for example, the General Data Protection Regulation), data protection (cyber security) and evidence management. Under the spotlight To showcase emerging capabilities, Synectics will be demonstrating how its Synergy 3 Command and Control platform supports a wide range of safeguarding and compliance mechanisms, including comprehensive digital audit trails, automated workflows aligned to standard operating procedures and time-limited data storage. The role played by highly secure, cloud-based evidence lockers ‒ which support secure, real-time authorised access to data ‒ will also be discussed, specifically in the context of inter-agency data-sharing. Martin Bonfield Bonfield informed Risk Xtra: “Synectics has been at the forefront of global surveillance solutions for over 30 years. We work closely with customers to tackle the complex issue of ethics surrounding CCTV use, data capture and monitoring, as well as the robust management of digital evidence. I’m looking forward to showing delegates examples of the smart technology available to ensure surveillance operations are effective, secure and compliant with legal and ethical frameworks – today, and years from now.” As a premium sponsor, Synectics (exhibiting on Stand 15) will be showcasing its leading-edge technologies. Live demonstrations will run throughout the event to demonstrate how the tools explored in the seminar can be applied within a range of practical evidence management and incident response scenarios. Tagged as AI, ANPR, Artificial Intelligence, Bristol, CCTV, cloud, Command and Control, Crime Prevention, cyber security, Digital Evidence, Drones, Ethical Surveillance, Evidence Management, Facial Recognition, General Data Protection Regulation, Global MSC Security Conference, National Security, Pro-Activ Publications, Public Safety, Risk Xtra, Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Synectics, Synergy 3, TheSecurityLion Milestone Systems opens new UK Innovation Hub Milestone Systems, the instigator of the open platform community in networked video management software (VMS), opened its new UK headquarters on Thursday 25 April at the Landmark Business Park in Reading, Berkshire. The new Innovation Hub has been designed to support Milestone’s wider community of technology partners and features a new state-of-the-art Experience Centre complete with wall-to-wall screens for a fully immersive virtual presentation experience. Attendees at the launch were able to witness the Experience Centre in use during a presentation by Dave Gregory, business development manager for Northern Europe at Milestone Systems. Dave Gregory of Milestone Systems making a presentation at the launch of the company’s all-new Innovation Hub The Experience Centre is the focal point of the new Innovation Hub and features six 65-inch screens as well as a video wall. The Experience Centre’s look and feel can be easily adapted to mirror that of the company brand using the Centre, and offers users a dynamic virtual presentation experience that captures the innovative nature of the Milestone community of technology partners. The Innovation Hub has a working demo set-up of Milestone’s software and hardware solutions, together with some of its ecosystem partner integrations including – but not limited to – partners such as Axis Communications, BriefCam, Venzo, Nedap, Lenel and Bosch. This means that end users and channel partners alike can experience Milestone’s next generation open platform capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence-based video analytics (eg facial recognition) or user-friendly integrations for perimeter protection solutions like radars and intrusion detection systems. A new training facility was also showcased at the launch event and will welcome up to 25 attendees at a time to take part in a variety of one-hour Continuing Professional Development courses in addition to Milestone’s certification courses that are already up-and-running. The training facility is also available to the Milestone partner community to use as training hub for a range of sessions. Neil Killick briefs attendees at the official opening Neil Killick, regional leader for Northern Europe at Milestone Systems, commented: “The launch of this new Innovation Hub in the UK is testament to the performance and dedication of the UK team. I’m proud to open this new facility that’s as much for our wider community as it is for the team here. Milestone’s open platform is the driver of innovation and collaborative solutions in the security space and beyond. The same spirit of openness is behind the launch of this new Innovation Hub.” The overriding aim of the new facility is to nurture Milestone community partnerships, better showcase the open platform capabilities and introduce Milestone and its technology partners to vertical sectors beyond the security space. Tagged as Artificial Intelligence, Axis Communications, Bosch, BriefCam, Experience Centre, Facial Recognition, Intrusion Detection Systems, Landmark Business Park, Lenel, Milestone Partner Community, Milestone Systems, Nedap, Perimeter Protection, Pro-Activ Publications, Reading, Risk Xtra, TheSecurityLion, Venzo, Video Analytics, Video Management Software, VMS Shining a light on Raytec and Wavestore’s systems integration move The recent announcement that Wavestore’s open platform Video Management Software (VMS) has been successfully integrated with Raytec’s lighting solutions means that operators are now able to match the security requirements for individual locations throughout a site with a wide range of lighting options managed directly from Wavestore’s front-end ‘one screen, total control’ display. Raytec and Wavestore’s technical teams have worked closely together to develop an intelligent lighting solution which can be controlled via Wavestore’s VMS by simply clicking on fully-customisable buttons. The solution also enables the ideal lighting for each situation to be automatically selected when a moving object is detected or by metadata-triggered events from other systems and software, such as access control, ANPR, alarm sensors, cameras, face recognition and other forms of video analytics. “There are so many different reasons why our end user clients may need supplementary lighting and this smart solution provides them with the flexibility to choose from a long list of options which exactly meet their requirements,” explained Enrico Bizzaro, head of integrations for Wavestore. Minimising energy costs “Our clients tell us that minimising energy costs and light pollution is important to them, so this integrated solution has been designed to ensure lights are only turned on when needed. This could be, for example, at an access control reader location in order to visually verify the identity of a card holder or to enhance the ability to read the number plate of a vehicle entering a site. Lighting is also quite often used to add to the deterrent factor of a video surveillance system and, in this respect, operators can choose different options such as SOS, Hi-Lo and Wave light effects.” The benefits offered by the deep level of integration between the two technologies are available as standard across Wavestore Premium, Wavestore Enterprise and Wavestore Ultimate channel license levels. First to support Hybrid LED illuminators Wavestore was the first VMS to support Raytec’s Hybrid LED illuminators which bring the benefits of White Light and infrared technology into a single unit. With less cabling required, the 2-in-1 solution reduces installation costs as well as negating the capital cost of deploying two separate lighting units. Wavestore enables the Hybrid LED illuminators to be controlled individually or as a group with all commands, such as scheduled on/off timings and brightness, securely authenticated by Wavestore in order to prevent unauthorised access to the illuminators over the network. Tagged as Access Control, Alarms, ANPR, Facial Recognition, Infrared, LED Illuminators, Lighting, Pro-Activ Publications, Raytec, Risk Xtra, TheSecurityLion, Video Analytics, Video Management Software, VMS, Wavestore, Wavestore Enterprise, Wavestore Premium, Wavestore Ultimate, White Light IDnow launches AI-powered ID Verification-as-a-Service platform capable of identifying seven billion-plus potential customers IDnow, a company nominated in the 2018 FinTech50 listing of the hottest European start-up businesses, has launched the next generation of its Identity Verification-as-a-Service platform that will enable companies to verify the identities of more than seven billion potential customers online easily and securely, and in compliance with regulatory Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements across Europe and beyond. The IDnow platform – which is already trusted by several hundred companies across Europe, including UBS, Commerzbank and Telefonica – has been significantly enhanced with biometric, computer vision and security fraud detection technologies that gives it “the most extensive ID verification capabilities in the market” able to meet more identity verification use cases than any other platform. The IDnow platform meets the high security and fraud detection requirements of strictly regulated environments for financial services and telecommunications sectors in countries like Germany, Switzerland and other European countries and is fully compliant with all relevant regulations and directives such as the AML regulation, eIDAS, the General Data Protection Regulation and PSD2. In addition, the platform meets the business requirements for speedy and simple workflows that reduce customer on-boarding friction for non-regulated or lightly regulated sectors such as mobility, travel, recruitment and the sharing economy. Features of the solution include: Fully-automated ID verification process including facial recognition, Optical Character Recognition and hologram and other anti-fraud detection features Video-based, agent-assisted ID verification workflow to meet specific regulatory environment requirements as well as to help ‘last mile’ conversion for customers unable to complete the automated process Integrated Issuance of Qualified Electronic Signature certificates for E-Sign solution The IDnow platform can be easily integrated into a company’s service application and customers can complete an identification check quickly and easily from a smart phone. For industries or countries with more stringent security regulations, the platform will continue to offer video chat-based identity verification. “As we do more online, digital identities are becoming the new currency, so knowing your customers has become more important than ever,” explained Rupert Spiegelberg, CEO at IDnow. “Companies need an easy, trusted and compliant way of finding out who their customers really are. We believe our platform can offer just that. In addition, with full automation and compliance, organisations can rely on one platform for international requests, helping to bridge the gap in the market. As an end user, this means no more posting of copies of passport/proof of address, no more having to be present yourself at a physical branch and, for corporate customers, lower costs and higher success in customer acquisition.” Tagged as Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics, Commerzbank, Facial Recognition, FinTech50, Fraud Detection, General Data Protection Regulation, Hologram, ID, IDnow, Know Your Customer, Optical Character Recognition, Pro-Activ Publications, Risk Xtra, Telefonica, TheSecurityLion, UBS, Verification-as-a-Service MOBOTIX Global Partner Conference 2017 goes ‘Beyond Human Vision’ MOBOTIX has successfully completed its largest Global Partner Conference which hosted 234 participants from 46 countries to coincide with the launch of the company’s new website and a strategy that focuses on ‘Beyond Human Vision’. The three-day event in Langmeil, Kaiserslautern included over 20 presentations covering market trends, sales strategy and technical sessions in areas such as cyber security and the Internet of Things (IoT). The breakout sessions on day three included regional updates and Expert Panels that connected partners with senior MOBOTIX product management executives, developers and solution specialists. The Global Partner Conference also included project examples from invited customers, among them McDonald’s (Germany), Jashanmal Group (Dubai) and Belfius Bank (Belgium) as well as details of exciting initiatives in Singapore, the United States, Australia and Greece. For the first time, MOBOTIX welcomed an expanded partner showcase including Gold Sponsorship from Konica Minolta, Genetec, Strops and Milestone Systems plus an additional 11 Silver sponsors across diverse areas such as storage, facial recognition, portable surveillance, wireless connectivity and the IoT. “Our Global Partner Conference marks the start of a new journey for MOBOTIX that begins with acknowledging our traditions before embracing the transition to a new path that welcomes the opportunities of tomorrow,” enthused Thomas Lausten, CEO at MOBOTIX, “MOBOTIX is changing and part of that evolution is embracing a future with a new found passion and openness that includes industry standards and third party partners with the goal of delivering higher value solutions.” Lausten continued: “Our new mission statement to go ‘Beyond Human Vision’ is at the heart of a philosophy that recognises video surveillance is part of a wider potential with MOBOTIX as a foundational platform for innovative solutions to real world challenges in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, transportation and, indeed, many other areas.” The event coincided with the launch of a new MOBOTIX website, new company branding and the first version of a global partner locator, plus a new White Paper on the vital role MOBOTIX is playing in protecting its technologies from cyber attack. Tagged as ‘Beyond Human Vision', Belfius Bank, Cyber Attack, cyber security, Facial Recognition, Genetec, Global Partner Conference, Healthcare, Internet of Things, Jashanmal Group, Konica Minolta, Manufacturing, McDonald's, Milestone Systems, MOBOTIX, Pro-Activ Publications, Retail, Risk UK, Strops, surveillance, TheSecurityLion, Transport, Wireless Connectivity Veracity showcasing end-to-end Command and Control solution at IFSEC International 2017 Veracity, a leading provider of solutions that solve real-world challenges in IP video systems, is showcasing a new suite of products at IFSEC International 2017 which neatly brings together the three cornerstones of its business: IP transmission, storage and display. Following on from its acquisition of security Command and Control software manufacturer icomply, Veracity’s largest-ever IFSEC stand is built around a walk-through Control Room, promoting the company’s integrated security management platform powered by VTAS Pro. Bringing together new and legacy third party video recording systems, VTAS Pro combines them with other security systems such as access control, LPR, guard tours and building management. This provides a “unified and coherent system” for the management and control of single or multiple sites, allowing system operators to be far more efficient in responding to incidents. VTAS Pro is fully-integrated with Veracity’s TRINITY direct-to-storage architecture and, fundamental to that, the advanced COLDSTORE surveillance storage system. It also features a full video and media wall display option which can be reconfigured ‘on-the-fly’ and in response to specific incidents or emergency situations. Live views may be mixed with playback and media streams such as broadcast news, online data streams, maps or other graphical displays. This end-to-end Command and Control solution is highly scaleable and supports a large number of operator workstations, with shared incident management and alarm receiving co-ordination. It’s capable of handling thousands of remote sites. The system can provide integration with access control, building management, intruder detection, VoIP intercom systems and video analytics including ANPR and facial recognition. Several native security functions can be added to the system in a modular, customisable way such as guard tour, lone worker monitoring, dispatch, alarm monitoring and key management. Veracity will also be presenting its new HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 4 Encoder Replacement Kit containing a HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 4 unit, four HIGHWIRE Powerstar Camera units and a 57V DC power supply (region-specific). This product bundle is a simple and cost-effective replacement for legacy analogue video encoders, allowing the end user customer to upgrade to IP cameras by re-using the coax cable and powering the new IP cameras with PoE over coax. Veracity will be exhibiting on Stand F1050 at IFSEC International, which runs at London’s ExCeL Exhibition Centre in Docklands from 20-22 June Tagged as ANPR, Building Management, COLDSTORE, Command and Control, Control Rooms, ExCeL, Facial Recognition, Guard Tours, iComply, IFSEC International, Integrated Security Management, IP Transmission, Lone Workers, PoE, Pro-Activ Publications, Risk UK, Surveillance Storage Systems, TheSecurityLion, TRINITY, Veracity, VoIP, VTAS Pro Smart video surveiliance enhances passenger safety on trains An intelligent video surveillance system has been developed to improve passenger safety on public transport. SharpView Rugged from technology developer EyeLynx has been approved to stringent EU environmental standards EN50121, 50155 and 61373 for use on rail carriages and emergency vehicles. Military grade units complying with MIL-STD-810 are available on request. SharpView Rugged consists of SharpView Manager Professional security management software and the SVR-5716NR NVR, which is a rugged unit with 16 inputs enabled, eight of which are direct Power over Ethernet (PoE) for HD cameras and up to 4 Tb hard disk storage drives. Storage is also possible by way of external USB drives. SharpView systems can record and manage multi-megapixel and HD video evidence from an unlimited number of CCTV cameras. Alarms are also recorded from other security devices, such as facial recognition, intruder alarm and fire sensors. Built on the latest Enterprise class Linux operating system, the SharpView recording engine “delivers the fastest storage and retrieval performance” in the industry. All units record network IP video of any resolution, frame rate and compression formats including M-JPEG, MPEG-4 and H.264. It supports a variety of digital I/O and devices connected over USB, Ethernet and RS 232/422/485. GPS tracking and wireless connectivity is also supported. EyeLynx CEO Jay Patel said: “SharpView Rugged will allow train operators to gather vital evidence in ‘beyond HD’ quality which is indisputable, leading to convictions and certain prosecutions. Passengers will therefore gain a sense of safety on public transport knowing that criminals cannot operate in the transport network without being caught.” Filed under Risk UK News, Uncategorized Tagged as CCTV, EN50121, EN50155, EN61373, EyeLynx, Facial Recognition, Fire Sensors, HD, Intruder Alarms, IP Video, Linux, Megapixel, NVRs, PoE, Power over Ethernet, Pro-Activ Publications, Risk UK, SharpView Rugged, TheSecurityLion, Video Surveillance Optimum multifaceted CCTV solution for ultra-high security introduced by EyeLynx A modular integrated CCTV solution with wireless 4G router, multi-camera and recorder has hit the market with the aim of installations for ultra-high security sectors. Pharos Optimus from software security expert EyeLynx allows up to four configurable devices to be mounted on a mast, meaning that site security operators can deploy the perfect combination of day, night and infrared cameras, lighting, detection and audio technologies on a single PTZ unit. Highly robust to repel extremes of temperature, moisture and corrosive chemicals, Pharos Optimus models can cope with marine applications and other harsh environments such as industrial chemical plants and the desert. EyeLynx, which is part of the perimeter protection group Zaun, expects the top end of its Pharos range to sell well to energy infrastructure operators, such as oil, gas, electricity and nuclear networks across Europe and the Middle East. Optimus is deployed with configurable modules including Full HD 1080p and VGA thermal cameras, ANPR, visible or infrared LEDs and amplified horn speakers. Adaptive LED lighting controls brightness in response to ambient light levels. Also available is a combined IR/white light LED module capable of illuminating subjects over 100 metres away. Evidence gathering for prosecutions CEO Jay Patel explained: “Optimus offers the greatest protection against crime and vandalism at a fraction of the price of security guarding, and also gathers vital HD video evidence for prosecution in the event of a security breach. Site security operators can detect threats early with advanced sensors such as RADAR, on-fence acoustic cable and video analytics integrated with SharpView.” EyeLynx’s Pharos system is said to be the only true rapid deployment HD surveillance system on the market with Edge Recording Cluster (ERC) capability to incorporate an intelligent recorder, management software and wireless communications all in the same unit. Cameras record HD 24/7. Whenever the perimeter is compromised or a potential intruder approaches too close to the site perimeter, Pharos will send a snapshot alert to the Control Room for visual verification using Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G or ADSL (or even to assigned personal mobile devices, such as the police or the nearest member of security staff to the breach). SharpView integrates with access control, fire and intruder alarms and facial recognition systems to further enhance safety and security at multi-site facilities. Precise movements at full zoom Optimus incorporates a micro-stepping motor with no wearing parts ensuring smooth silent movement and zero backlash, while a speed range of 10,000:1 delivers precise movements even at full zoom. EyeLynx has also unveiled an innovative mounting bracket for its Pharos pole-mounted devices complete with anti-tamper and anti-theft enhancements. Tagged as 1080p, Access Control, ADSL, ANPR, CCTV, Edge Recording Cluster, EyeLynx, Facial Recognition, Full-HD, Intruder Alarms, Pharos Optimus, Pro-Activ Publications, PTZ, RADAR, Risk UK, SharpView, TheSecurityLion, Video Analytics, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Zaun Facewatch founder Simon Gordon wins prestigious accolade at 2015 Worshipful Company of Information Technologists Enterprise Awards The WCIT Entrepreneurs Forum has announced the winners of the fifth annual WCIT Enterprise Awards. The awards, which were presented at a celebratory dinner held at The Plaisterers’ Hall in London, recognise the achievements of individuals who have demonstrated vision, growth, innovation, funding, use or resources, strategy, execution, ambition and determination to succeed. Simon Gordon – who founded Facewatch back in March 2010 when he decided that he needed to do something about the problem of pickpockets stealing from customers in his family-owned London business Gordon’s Wine Bar – was bestowed with the prestigious Judges Award. John O’Connell, chairman of the WCIT Enterprise Awards, commented: “Winning an award is always noteworthy. Winning a WCIT Enterprise Award marks the winner out as someone special. Simon Gordon is an entrepreneur who exemplifies the qualities our Judges were looking for including vision and passion for his subject. I wish Simon and Facewatch every success in their quest to create a ‘Global Champion’ which the WCIT Awards are designed to recognise.” Simon Gordon (left) receives his award From its inception as a simple crime reporting tool, Facewatch has now evolved into a multi-functional crime reporting platform that enables businesses, the police service and members of the public to work together when it comes to reducing high volume, low-level acquisitive crime (such as handbag, wallet or mobile phone theft). Functionality of the Facewatch solution includes data sharing and analysis tools, CCTV and image capture (including facial recognition software from partners), crime analysis tools and secure communication within groups. Developing at a rapid pace Simon Gordon, who’s also chairman at Facewatch, told Risk UK: “This award is a great personal honour, but more importantly it recognises all of the hard work, effort and support that I’ve received from everybody associated with Facewatch. In particular, I would like to thank Guy Rigby from Smith and Williamson for his help and support to Facewatch over a long period of time and for nominating me for this award. The company is now developing at a rapid pace and we’re extremely excited about achieving our vision and making a really positive social impact.” This year’s WCIT Enterprise Awards were held in association with tech UK and sponsored by The Sage Group plc, TechMarketView, Cobalt Corporate Finance, GFT and Smith & Williamson. The event also featured a keynote speech from Stephen Kelly, CEO of The Sage Group plc. Kelly’s a passionate champion of entrepreneurs and small businesses and promoting their role in driving economic growth. Also attending the awards ceremony were several other key industry professionals including Steve Garnett (chairman for the EMEA region at salesforce.com), Mike Tobin, the co-founder of Telecity and Richard Holway (chairman of TechMarketView). Tagged as CCTV, Crime, Crime Analysis, Data Sharing, Facewatch, Facial Recognition, GFT, Gordon’s Wine Bar, Pro-Activ Publications, Risk UK, security, tech UK, TechMarketView, The Plaisterers’ Hall, The Sage Group plc, TheSecurityLion, WCIT Enterprise Awards, WCIT Entrepreneurs Forum Samsung Techwin introduces 32x Full-HD auto-tracking PTZ speed dome cameras Samsung Techwin’s confidence that the latest addition to its WiseNetIII video surveillance solution range will become the preferred PTZ dome camera solution for challenging environments has been boosted by news that the SNP-6320RH has been selected as a finalist for the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2015. The SNP-6320RH Full-HD (1920×1080) auto-tracking speed dome has built-in IR LEDs which illuminate objects at a distance of up to 150 metres by focusing the beam as the camera zooms. These models are also equipped with an IR corrected lens to ensure sharp night-time images even under mixed lighting conditions, such as those occasions when IR LEDs are operating in low ambient light. These features ensure people, objects and even car number plates can be clearly seen in total darkness. The cameras’ ability to perform such a function is enhanced still further by a 32x optical zoom capability. Samsung Techwin’s design engineers have packed the SNP-6320RH with a long list of additional innovative features, among them auto tracking which enables trained CCTV operators to monitor the movement of people or vehicles while remaining hands-free to control other cameras. Detail of Samsung Techwin’s SNP-6320RH camera “The SNP-6320RH is an excellent example of how Samsung Techwin is working closely with installers, systems integrators, end users and business partners throughout Europe in order to understand and respond to changing users’ requirements,” said Tim Biddulph, product manager for Samsung Techwin Europe. “As a result of this co-operation,” continued Biddulph, “we have provided the SNP-6320RH with a feature set which we believe meets the needs of customers who operate in challenging environments where high performance PTZ functionality is required.” Image capture at ultra-fast frame rates Samsung Techwin proprietary encoding technology enables the SNP-6320RH to capture images at an ultra-fast frame rate of 60 frames per second. This ensures that operators are able to view latency-free, sharp and clear images of moving objects. Much thought has gone into the design of the SNP-6320RH to ensure these cameras deliver “superb quality images” even in the most difficult of environmental conditions. The models are weatherproofed to IP66 as well as being IK10 vandal resistant, and can withstand high temperature variations of -50°C to +55°C. These cameras are equipped with a Defog feature which improves the clarity of images captured in poor weather conditions such as rain, smoke or fog. Also, Digital Image Stabilisation negates the effects of vibration if the SNP-6320RH should be installed in exposed locations. The Open Platform WiseNetIII DSP chipset at the heart of the ONVIF-compliant SNP-6320 enables these cameras to play a key role in providing end users with a bespoke video surveillance solution. The processing power of a WiseNetIII DSP chipset enables the cameras to run edge-based applications – such as ANPR, video analytics, facial recognition, people counting and perimeter protection solutions – which can be downloaded in a similar way to adding apps on a smart phone. Most Open Platform cameras currently available can only run a single application, but the processing power of the WiseNetIII DSP chipset provides customers with the option to run multiple apps at the same time. As is the case with all Samsung Techwin video surveillance solutions, the SNP-6320RH is offered with full support services from Samsung Techwin Europe, including a free system design service with full technical assistance and a three-year warranty. *View the SNP-6320RH in action at: http://goo.gl/A1U1CG Tagged as ANPR, Benchmark Innovation Awards 2015, CCTV, Defog, Digital Image Stabilisation, Dome Cameras, Facial Recognition, IP66, ONVIF, Open Platform, Optical Zoom, Perimeter Protection, Pro-Activ Publications, PTZ, Risk UK, Samsung Techwin, Samsung Techwin Europe, SNP-6320RH, TheSecurityLion, Video Analytics, Video Surveillance, WiseNetIII	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1359
__label__wiki	0.836502	0.836502	There’s no COVID-19 scare in Anambra govt house — Chief of Staff By Lawal Sherifat Jan 14, 2021 By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka Anambra State government debunked on Thursday, the rumours making rounds that some top officials of the state government had contracted the Coronavirus and were spreading it in government house. The rumour had it that many government officials have been quarantined as a result of the alleged covid -19 scare at the seat of power. The chief of staff to Governor Willie Obiano, Chief Primus Odili, who spoke through his media aide, Mr. Chike Okoli described the rumour as cheap blackmail by political opponents who thrive on falsehood. READ ALSO: Anambra Judicial Service Commission Secretary, Mbanaso expelled from Amorka Council of Chiefs Odili said: “The recent viral post that there has been a coronavirus scare in Anambra government house is not only infantile but the height of mischief, obviously driven by envy and jealousy. “For the records, there is no such scare in government house; least of all, it’s being triggered by the wife of the COS. The Governor is 100% fine and going about his administrative duties diligently while, observing the world recommended wearing of face mask, sanitizing and social distancing “The post is, therefore, part of the evil machinations of those, who, for reasons best known to them, are envious and jealous of the COS, his track records and his wife, whose only offense is that she visits her husband from time to time from America. “Odili and wife are hale and hearty. The wife is safely back in the United States of America and doing her work, while our governor is safely doing his work here. READ ALSO: Anambra APC Chair ‘Ejidike’ hosts special stakeholders meeting in Awka “He is a self-made man who had had a very successful stint abroad long before accepting to come and serve his people here. “He has been successfully and meritoriously doing his job to the satisfaction of his principal, the governor. It has always been the case and will remain the case. “He focuses on his job and doesn’t look for anyone’s trouble. It is therefore strange that he has become the target of those looking for cheap publicity and who are envious of his achievements.” According to him, the political field is open and wide enough for anyone to play his game without overlapping into another’s part of the pitch, adding that using COVID -19 against someone was in bad faith. Kano LG polls: PDP faction drags electoral body, KANSIEC to court NDLEA develops programmes to reduce drug abuse in Anambra	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1360
__label__wiki	0.812305	0.812305	Satya Nadella to visit India this month: Report Github announces new India subsidiary to tap Indian startups for enterprise business growth Staff@The Tech Portal Days after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stoked controversy by commenting on India’s already controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, Nadella is expected to visit the country later this month, reports Reuters. Nadella is planning to be in India between Feb. 24 and Feb. 26 and will likely visit New Delhi, tech hub Bengaluru and the financial capital of Mumbai, two people familiar with the plans told Reuters. The visit comes in the backdrop of Nadella’s comments on CAA. He had criticised the new immigration law through a personal statement released to Buzzfeed here. “I think what is happening is sad, primarily as sort of someone who grew up there… I think it’s just bad,” Nadella told BuzzFeed at a company event. Nadella’s comments drew severe criticism from a large section of general populace as well as political figures in the country, including the likes of top Indian central government ministers. Microsoft almost immediately went into damage control, quoting Nadella as saying that every country has the right to protect and define its borders. Nadella’s visit hold significance, as it comes in times when India’s central government has become increasingly critical of foreign tech companies. Additionally, the government continues to press down on foreign companies for its data localisation rules. The visit would also be a month after Amazon.com Inc CEO Jeff Bezos made a trip to the country. His trip didnt go down too well with the Government, despite him announcing a slew of measures and proposed investments in the country’s ecommerce sector.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1363
__label__wiki	0.625023	0.625023	The UpTake (https://theuptake.org/2013/05/03/thousands-march-for-immigration-rights-in-minnesota-milwaukee/) Thousands March For Immigration Rights in Minnesota, Milwaukee By admin \| May 3, 2013 More on Immigration Subscribe to Immigration May Day marchers in Milwaukee. Click on the photo to see videos of Milwaukee and Minnesota Marches In Wisconsin, thousands marched in the annual May Day Parade organized by Voces de la Frontera and sponsored by a broad base of small immigrant businesses, labor unions, faith based organizations and LGBTQ groups. Marchers called for real immigration reform through a broad path to citizenship and respect for workers rights on the internationally recognized labor holiday. People gathered at the Voces de la Frontera office in the Walker’s Point neighborhood in Milwaukee Wednesday morning at 5th and Mineral. The event was kicked off with several speakers to rally the crowd for the march for worker and immigrant rights. Raul de la Torre spoke on behalf of the Palermo’s pizza workers’ union which has been in a labor struggle for nearly a year to have the union recognized. The ongoing campaign for union recognition has led to a mass layoff of union organizers and supporters, picket lines, a national boycott of Palermo’s pizza and escalating student protests on University of Wisconsin campuses. Monday, 12 UW-Madison students were arrested for occupying the Chancellor’s office and demanding that the school cut its campus pizza contract with Palermo’s. UW-Milwaukee students held a similar action a couple of months ago with no arrests. Randy Terry, a recently fired employee of Palermo’s, spoke of how he was unfairly fired because he supported his fellow workers on strike and the picket line. He has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the company. Milwaukee Alderman Jose Perez spoke to the crowd in support of the Palermo’s workers struggle as well as the struggle for fair immigration reform and a broad path to citizenship. He was joined by County Supervisor Peggy Romo West and Wisconsin State assembly members Mandela Barnes, Daniel Riemer, Latonya Johnson, Evan Goyke and John Richards. Faith leaders also gave their support to the crowd. The march was led from Walker’s Point heading north on 5th street, crossing the 6th street bridge into downtown Milwaukee. Thousands of marchers then turned onto Wisconsin Avenue, passing the Delta Convention Center, the Federal Building and shoppers at the Grand Avenue Mall before ending the march at the Pere Marquette Park on the Milwaukee river. The march ended with people packing the park to listen to the closing speakers. Christine Neumann-Ortiz, executive director of Voces de la Frontera, said now is a historic time for federal immigration reform which has the real potential of leading to a path towards citizenship, including protections for workers, the LGBTQ community and women under the Violence Against Women Act. Congresswoman Gwen Moore said she will do everything possible to make sure immigration reform passes in the House of Representatives. Youth activists spoke of the need for undocumented students having access to in-state tuition to get a college education. Activists pledged to continue to work tirelessly for justice and dignity for immigrant families. — Milwaukee report by Tracey Pollock Minnesota’s annual May Day immigration rally kicked off on Cedar Street in downtown St. Paul. Complete with Mexica dancers, singers and workers demanding a path to citizenship in Minnesota. Many have been in this country for decades and feel they deserve the chance to live here legally. The Minnesota Senate made a historic decision just hours before marchers descended on the Capitol: A “Path to Prosperity” bill passed that would give college hopefuls a chance at getting financial aid and perhaps a better life. One of the bill’s authors, Sen. Sandy Pappas, DFL-St. Paul, told the crowd to keep the pressure on legislators as she and other supporters try to push the bill through to Gov. Mark Dayton, who has vowed he will sign it into law. “I bring you fantastic news,” Pappas told the thousand-plus crowd. “The Minnesota Dream Act passed the Minnesota Senate today.” The crowd cheered and responded with chants of, “Si, Se Puede!” (loosely, “Yes, We Can!”) as she tried to finish her sentence. The bill passed the Senate by a margin of 41 to 23. Young marchers like Julio, Jose, Eileen and Yance may one day benefit from the passage of this bill. All are in the “tween” years and came to this country as undocumented immigrants. “I feel emotional,” said Eileen. The youngest, Julio, who is 11, said he just wants the chance to learn. Being able to attend college as students is one thing, but being able to live in this country legally is another. Many in the crowd held signs declaring that families should be allowed to stay together and that Gov. Dayton should allow non-citizens the chance to get a driver’s license. — St. Paul report by Allison Herrera Light Rail Shutdown To Protest Deportations 18 people were arrested after blocking a light rail line to protest deportations. The action is part of the national “Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival” Video Replay- Trump's First State Of The Union Address Human Rights Advocates Alarmed by ICE Request To Expand St. Paul Detention Center View all Immigration Posts → Obama Sets Tone For Congressional Elections With Milwaukee Laborfest Speech President Obama's intention was to make an economic argument that Democrats present the best option for working and middle-class families. It's an argument that he hopes will help Democrats in this November's congressional elections. Milwaukee Hopes For Healing, Observes The Day of the Dead Milwaukee Students Win First Round In Fight Vs. School-to-Prison Pipeline View all Milwaukee Posts → Report: Liberal MN’s Economy Outpaces Conservative WI’s A new report says Minnesota's economic policies have resulted in growth that has outpaced neighboring Wisconsin's in most areas. Urban farming: Lessons from Growing Power U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Wisconsin Gerrymandering Case View all Wisconsin Posts → Hunger Strikers to John Kline: Pass Immigration Reform NOW! Hunger strikers from Fast for Families stood on the steps of the State Capitol Friday as part of a national tour to urge Congress to support immigration reform legislation. Calling on GOP Rep. John Kline to help persuade Speaker of the House John Boehner to allow the Senate immigration reform bill to be voted on in the House, the hunger strikers stood with local politicians, community leaders and activists to push for change. Dream Act Supporter Celebrates President's Support of Immigrant Children Occupy Wins Home in North Minneapolis, Defends Latino Home in South View all dream act Posts → Video Replay & Transcript - Obama Addresses Nation On Immigration President Obama lays out the new steps he's taking to fix the U.S. immigration system. Baseball Owners petitioned to move the All-Star Game View all immigration reform Posts →	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1364
__label__wiki	0.760176	0.760176	NHL, players agree to resume season on August 1 in Entertainment July 11, 2020 0 2 Views Hockey become the newest game to finalize a go back all the way through a world pandemic after NHL house owners and gamers authorized an settlement Friday to renew the season — and with it, an assurance of work peace via September 2026. Video games are scheduled to start out August 1 in Toronto and in Edmonton, Alberta, with coronavirus circumstances within the U.S. pushing the league into Canada for the summer time and fall till the Stanley Cup is awarded in past due September or early October. Coaching camps open throughout North The usa on Monday, which may be the cut-off date for gamers to decide out of taking part with out a penalty. The return-to-play plan, tentatively authorized via the NHL and NHL Avid gamers’ Affiliation on Monday, used to be ratified via the league’s board of governors and with majority approval from gamers following a three-day vote casting length, finishing Friday. Together with it, the 2 facets additionally officially authorized a four-year extension of the collective bargaining settlement. “This settlement is a significant step ahead for the gamers and house owners, and for our sport, in a hard and unsure time,” NHLPA government director Don Fehr mentioned. “We’re happy as a way to convey NHL hockey again to the enthusiasts.” The NHL will go back with an expanded 24-team playoff structure, however there can be no enthusiasts. There can be between 5 and 6 video games an afternoon in the beginning — as much as 3 at each and every web site, which can be closely cordoned off from the general public. And for the primary time in league historical past, there can be an atypical ultimate 4 in Edmonton to settle a championship later than ever prior to with ramifications pushing again the beginning of subsequent season to December and even as past due as January. Nonetheless, hockey is making ready to head on in a yr that has upended lifestyles for thousands and thousands, and sports activities at the side of it. Best two times since 1893 has the Cup no longer been awarded: in 1919, when the general could not be finished on account of the Spanish flu pandemic, and in 2005 when the season used to be burnt up via a lockout. “Whilst we’ve all labored very arduous to check out to handle the dangers of COVID-19, we all know that well being and protection are and can proceed to be our priorities,” Commissioner Gary Bettman mentioned. “We all know that each one of our enthusiasts are thinking about our go back to the ice subsequent month, and that has been our purpose since we paused our season on March 12.” Even so, the NHL is being wary in its go back with Toronto and Edmonton to function hub towns during the qualifying and primary two rounds of the playoffs. The 12 Jap Convention groups will play in Toronto and the 12 West groups in Edmonton, with home-rink benefits for the Maple Leafs and Oilers conceded in a nod to tv personal tastes. The highest 4 groups in each and every convention — Boston, Tampa Bay, Washington and Philadelphia within the East, and St. Louis, Colorado, Vegas and Dallas within the West — mechanically advance to the sphere of 16 and can play separate round-robin tournaments to resolve seeding. Motion will start with 5 video games on August 1, beginning with Hurricanes-Rangers, Islanders-Panthers and Penguins-Canadiens in Toronto, and Oilers-Blackhawks and Flames-Jets in Edmonton. The initial around will characteristic 52 video games performed during the first 9 days prior to groups gets a smash on Aug. 10, when the NHL will grasp the second one section of its draft lottery. Every of the 8 eradicated groups can have an equivalent likelihood of profitable the No. 1 pick out, after the primary section of the draft lottery left the selection undetermined. The primary around of the playoffs will then start at each and every of the 2 hub towns on Aug. 11. Groups can be re-seeded each and every around, and the rest of the playoffs will all be best-of-seven collection. The NHL draft has been tentatively set for October nine and 10 and might be held via telephone reasonably than in a conventional area environment. Avid gamers were in a position to skate and educate off-ice in voluntary, small-group workout routines since June eight. The league has reported 35 gamers trying out sure since that time, even though the hope is that quantity will hit 0 as soon as groups are scheduled to shuttle to their respective hubs on July 26. Groups can be quarantined from households and most people all the way through play a minimum of for the qualifying and primary two conventional playoff rounds. “All we all know is we can be taking part in hockey, there can be exertions peace as long as this factor will get ratified for any other 4 years, six years possibly,” Carolina veteran Justin Williams mentioned. “That is just right for the fan, that is just right for the TV target market, that is just right for the gamers, it is just right for everyone.” Previous: Driving rain washes out final practice at F1's Styrian GP Next: Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor's arrest	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1365
__label__cc	0.587648	0.412352	Struggling to find any answers at the County Ground Posted on September 21, 2015 by TheWashbag One comment STFC007 has struggled to find any positives or answers following Town’s 0-1 defeat to Burton Albion… I must admit that I’ve been struggling to write this match report, mainly because my reports always try to include some positives about the game. After mentioning this stance on social media, I received a number of replies, however none of which referred to the game itself though: “It was sunny”, “the pies were hot” and “due to additional staff in the Legends, the queues were shorter”. If these were the only positives reported by supporters, this shows how disappointing the performance and result against Burton was. The second half was somewhat better than the first, but throughout, Swindon lacked belief and conviction. The game saw Louis Thompson make his return to play alongside his brother Nathan and a first home start for Henrik Ojamaa. Town had plenty of the ball, but most of the play took place in our own half with Burton pressing high up the pitch – to which we did not have an answer. With most of midfield lacking any serious movement or willingness to receive the ball, and the imperative to build up from the back whatever the risk, this led to some frustration on as well as of the pitch. Many back passes, together with some suicidal defending at times, led to Jordan Williams reacting to some of the fans in the Town End after the crowd had made their feelings clear. I did take some notes, but my mind was wandering during long periods of the game. Here are some of my observations: There are a lot of things going on, both on and off the pitch. In general I try not to waste too much energy on things I can’t control, but watching my football team under perform can be quite frustrating. Instead of getting worked up, I think about some of the things I see around me and here’s some questions that occurred to me during the game: Why did Anton Rogers and Louis Thompson decide to wear long sleeved shirts and Nicky Ajose wearing skins underneath his shirt in the warm September afternoon? What was going through the mind of the guy in the Don Rogers stand with the ball in his hand, with 5 minutes to go and 0-1 down, ‘teasing’ the Town player on the pitch by pretending to throw it before eventually doing so? Would this be the last home game in full sunshine this year? Not knowing much about pitch management, would longer studs help players from slipping, or should the grass be cut shorter instead and not watered just before play starts? If a player is injured, why not start with a recognised replacement for that position instead of re-juggling several positions? I still don’t have any answers, but I did escape the doom and gloom around me in the stands for a while. It’s all about The Team The euphoria at the end of the transfer window has waned somewhat following disappointing results and performances. On paper, we have a strong squad. It’s up to Cooper to put the right player in their best position and turn a group of individuals into a well functioning team on the pitch. We all have opinions on what the best team or formation is and it’s easy to comment after the game, but in the end it’s not down to us. However, with the players Swindon have available, we should be able to put a balanced defense, midfield and attack together whatever the system, without the need to play people out of position, notwithstanding wholesale injuries. Ultimately, it’s the result, not the performance, that shapes fans’ opinions Had Nathan Thompson steered his volley inside the back post, Louis Thompson applied a little less force and more accuracy in his shot in the second half, or Wes Thomas a bit more composed in either half, Swindon could possibly have won the game. The reaction would have been so different; most focus would have been on the inspired substitutions, Plan B or Power’s nous whilst the performance would have been the same. Lack of organisation in the defense remains an issue Still too many errors are being made across the back line. A lack of anticipation, belated reactions and more than one player going for the same ball, are just some of the examples why Swindon’s defense remains fragile. During corners and free kicks, players do not stay with their man, or do not enough to win the second ball. Burton’s goal saw a mixture of errors, but it’s not just the once, but a recurring issue. Better organisation could improve matters. In addition to the defensive pressures, when Swindon does have ball possession, too little movement in midfield to receive the ball means there is further pressure on the defenders to make things happen. We have all seen some of the comical situations that resulted. The League is wide open At the start of the season, who’d have thought, other than their supporters, that Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s Burton Albion would be at the top of League One? There were some pre-season favourites but none have yet impressed like some did in previous League One seasons. For now it makes it all very interesting in League One. But as players get more used to each other, the performance of some teams will improve as they look to put a winning run of results together. Swindon have, on paper, the capacity to do this as well. On Saturday we have another home game. This time against Colchester. By the end of the game we will have completed one fifth of the season. With positive support from the stands, it’s time for the players to show their collective potential. #COYR tagged with 2015/16 League One, Burton Albion, Football, Henrik Ojamaa, Jordan Williams, Nathan Thompson, Swindon Town, Wes Thomas STFC007 Part of the problem is playing players out of position Jordan Turnball is not a left back. If you cant drop Branco as hes been one of our best players go to a back three with Turnball, Branco and Williams and get the players to have some bite in midfield, dont know wht Norwich have done to Louie but he dosent look half the player he was, maybe just not match fit. Expect a different starting 11 on Sat and much better performance Comment Here... Cancel reply	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1366
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__label__cc	0.721149	0.278851	Little Amerricka By ButteredToast, January 28, 2019 in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys! ButteredToast 0 ButteredToast Hi there TPR, long time lurker, finally decided to join in on the fun. I work at everyone's favorite amusement park located directly next to a cemetery, aka Little Amerricka, in Wisconsin. We have some ambitious plans for the future, and since it's been a while since anyone's heard from our little operation, I figure I could fill in on what's in the works. Quick backstory - I was wrapping up my degree a couple of years ago and heard that my local childhood haunt was undertaking an expansion involving the park's 16" gauge railway. I contacted the park about volunteering during my search for a full-time job, one thing led to another, and I was the new lead track maintainer for the railroad. I have another full-time job now, but I still help around the park when I get a chance, which gives me and the owner time to exchange ideas, one of which involves building a new, larger wooden coaster. As some of you know, several years ago, Little Amerricka purchased the Lincoln Park Comet's NAD trains with the intention of building a replica of the ride in the future. That idea has since been shelved - the Comet would be a rather extreme ride for the park's target audience, not to mention a massive undertaking for the park. To say our operation is small-time is being kind - we don't exactly pull in Great America-sized crowds, and keeping a collection of old and rare rides running requires a Herculean effort from the park staff (our Tilt-o-Whirl dates from prior to WW2 and may be the oldest one in existence - it had to grandfathered into state laws to be allowed to run). Since I'm the one with the Civil Engineering degree and the resident roller coaster nut, I've been tasked with coming up with roller coaster ideas. The fun part about that is the land situation at the park: the highway is directly north of the park, there aren't any utilities to the south of the park, the parking lot is to the west, and the cemetery is to the east. Not to mention the entire park and railroad is located in a floodplain (a huge pain the behind) with protected wetlands everywhere. So not only do we not have any money to build a new ride, we don't have land either. Neat! Maybe I'll have to take a trip to Grona Lund and get some ideas for roller coasters in impossible spaces. Not deterred, I have some ideas for a mid-sized ride. In addition to the NAD trains in storage, the owner bought the lift motor and chain from the Whalom Park Comet. He's also in talks with a gentleman about trading the Kiddieland log flume currently sitting in our staging yard for a junior PTC coaster train. My vision is to use the PTC train to add a couple cars onto the Meteor to boost capacity and save the NAD trains for a new, larger ride. The condition of the NAD trains was described to me as "one step above scrap", but if there any shop forces that could refurbish the cars, it's this one. Plus, with NAD trains being so rare, I think it would be a perfect fit for a park that strives to preserve classic rides. For the actual ride, the one I would love to build is a copy of the Phoenix at Knoebels, but that would be a LOT of ride for the small workforce there to build. I wanted to build a ride around twice as high as the Meteor - maybe around 55 ft (~17 m) high. I'd love to design my own ride from the ground up, but the owner and I agree that an existing design would probably be cheaper and easier to build. One design that caught my eye was the Rocky Glen Comet, which lives on as the Stricker's Grove Tornado. It sounds exactly what I'm looking for: 55 ft high, no curved, spiraling drops (easier construction and maintenence), a lot of low to the ground straight hills (more expensive to build up than out), and just a generally fun-looking ride. A plus is that it's designed in the same vein as the Phoenix, just not as intense. Speaking of the log flume, that's a ride the owner really wants to build. It's one I would like to see too, especially with log flume rides seemingly going the way of the dinosaur (like at Timber Falls), but we agree it's most likely just not feasible at this time. Log flume rides require a tremendous amount of infrastructure (~$1 million for just concrete work), the pumps must be run constantly (even on slow days - just running the little pump on the mini golf course adds up), and they just don't have the same marketability as a roller coaster. Not to mention the protected wetlands issue. If anyone has any interest in train stuff, the park has a very impressive grand scale (roughly 1/3 full size) railroad, which now measures over 3 miles long thanks to the mile of track laid with yours truly in charge. In addition, the park forces build and work on small-scale train equipment during the off-season, and they do some very high-quality work. For example, they built the air compressors for the steam locomotives at Silver Dollar City and an entirely new locomotive for the Wildcat Railroad in Los Gatos, CA. The current project in the shop is a real behemoth - a massive 4-12-2 steam locomotive that will be the largest grand scale locomotive in the world when completed. The engine itself will weigh 24,000 lbs, will measure over 40 ft with the tender attached, and will cost a cool $2 million. If you're looking for a really big toy train for Christmas in a couple of years, start pinching your pennies. Will need a pretty big Christmas tree to run this one around... Edited January 19, 2020 by ButteredToast Last Reply Jun 27 ButteredToast 7 posts ytterbiumanalyst 3 posts Nrthwnd 3 posts jlp94 3 posts bert425 66 bertimus-maximus-mermaidus pretty cool update. looking forwards to hearing/seeing what y'all do to this place going forwards. Canobie Coaster 78 Canobie Coaster Wiener Dog Aficionado Nice update! Honestly when you started to describe the wood coaster of your dreams, my two thoughts were Tornado at Stricker's or Canobie's Yankee Cannonball. Both are about twice as tall as Meteor and have layouts primarily of low hills. Shavethewhales 0 Shavethewhales Can you see the donkey in my toast? Awesome to hear from you man, sounds like you are living the dream. I'm also a civil engineer and got into the profession dreaming of working for a park in some way some day. Small places like Little Amerricka just absolutely fascinate me. I love seeing cool, heart-felt projects come to fruition. Sounds like you guys are on the right track and thinking things through the right way. A medium sized woodie would be perfect for the place and really help expand the audience. Too Fast For Comfort 0 Too Fast For Comfort Have you looked into Chance? Lightning Run for Kentucky Kingdom gives a world class experience in a small footprint for a relatively low cost that's great for thrill-seekers and.. most ... members of the family. They're mostly a kiddie coaster and flat ride company, so I'm sure they could scale it down and do something between Lightning Run and their normal kiddie fare. Tanks4me05 0 Tanks4me05 Nuthin' better than a naked donkey! Location: Baldwinsville, New York, USA While a Lincoln Park Comet clone may be 20 - 50% longer than (and thus probably roughly that much more expensive than) a Stricker's Tornado clone, Comet was only 10 feet taller than Tornado. And additionally, it's been my impression that kids have increased their thrill level threshold compared to decades past. For example, Jack Rabbit at Seabreeze, which although it is 10 feet taller than even the Lincoln Park Comet, it definitely appears to be a family ride for the area as I've seen many a six year old get in line. Heck, some inverting coasters (e.g. Sooperdooperlooper) are considered family coasters nowadays. So while that doesn't change the amount of money needed for a Lincoln Park Comet clone and would be larger than anything you have now, is it really outside the park's demographic range? And you guys are only an hour and 49 minutes away from SFGAM, so I wonder if it's possible you could tap into and advertise in the Chicago or even WI Dells markets a bit more. I won't lie, I'd love to see the Lincoln Park Comet get rebuilt, and part of me is hoping that maybe, just MAYBE, it could be done, and I can't help the coaster-loving mechanical engineer in me go into problem-solving mode to see if it would be feasible somehow. Now I want to make it clear, I'm not saying "You guys have no idea how to run your own park at all", not even in the slightest. But I'm still curious, might you be able to provide some more insight as to how you guys came to that conclusion? What would you have to say about the points that I brought up? Whizzer Whiz Kid 0 Whizzer Whiz Kid Is there a timetable on any of this? It's good to hear that the closest park to me has some big plans for the future. I don't know how much you would know about this, but what kind of shape is the toboggan in? Last time I as at the park a few years ago, I remember it being pretty sad looking. Loving your wealth of information though! jlp94 0 jlp94 I know more about donkeys than women! Location: Aurora, IL This is one of the coolest things I've seen! If you're looking for ideas for a great, small woodie, you should build a wooden Wild Mouse. Many enthusiasts sorely miss the Blackpool Wild Mouse, so the park would get a lot of attention. Just an idea. JG-77 5 JG-77 I just swallowed a whole donkey! Location: Either riding a train or wishing he was ^ That would be awesome, but Little Amerricka already has a mouse, a vintage one at that. If you want a fun vintage style coaster, maybe you could look into a blend of Phoenix and Big Dipper at Camden Park. If you want something unique, it would be pretty cool to have a small coaster with wild-mouse sized cars that navigate a super tight layout with PAX-style airtime. Think lost coaster of superstition mountain, but more air/intensity I have heard the Knoebles family is open to giving advice and help with vintage maintenance to other parks that ask, but I don't know to what extent that is true. thrillrider 1 thrillrider Have you looked into something like wooden warrior at quassy park? Great ride, small package. Or look at what Kentucky kingdom is building as well. prozach626 71 prozach626 Location: On a two person ride with Flume Dog ^Agreed. Both fun and family friendly. No offense, but is this day dreaming or are you guys actually working on something? What I mean is that it doesn't sound like you have much of a budget. Have you tried looking into a nice swing set? (joking kinda...) ytterbiumanalyst 0 ytterbiumanalyst Nice! That railway is fantastic. You've got a great little park, and we always enjoy it whenever we're in Wisconsin. Hey again all, thanks for the responses. A bit cold to go to work today (-55* F), so it gave me some time to catch up with everyone. A new roller coaster would almost absolutely be wood. The owner wants to keep everything as in-house as possible to keep costs down, and the up-front costs for a steel roller coaster would be rather steep. Plus a wooden coaster would fit the old-school theme of the park a little more. Chatting with the boss man a short time ago, he mentioned he contacted GCI about how much one of their Big Fun models would cost - just materials, all in-house labor. (No one's ever built one of those... Weird) The bill came out to $1 million for one build-it-yourself coaster. Considering the Meteor ended up only costing $100,000 total, he decided to pass. I would think someone would buy a Chance Hyper again at some point (seriously a great looking ride), but it most likely won't be Little Amerricka, especially for $7 million. Maybe waaaaaaay down the road if Cedar Fair or Herschend buys the park. Or long lost Uncle Moneybags wills me his offshore Swiss bank account. Several things play into the Lincoln Park Comet situation. Just the height of the ride isn't the main concern - pretty much all of the hills on the Comet are high off the ground with steep drops. These larger drops require longer pullouts (giggity) and exert forces on the structure on the ride for longer periods of time. I could design something really wild like a clone of the Crystal Beach Cyclone, but the more wild the ride, the more maintenance required. It's my guess that shallow speed hills exert less force on the structure, since the pullouts are shorter and forces are exerted over a shorter time. In addition, the tracks on the Tornado share the structure with each other (less supports necessary). With how much attention the other rides in the park require to keep running (can't count how many times the owner has said "Well, have to go weld the Mad Mouse before the park opens in 2 hours"), I'd like to keep maintenance as low as possible for a new ride. Also because anything I help design and build I'm going to have to help fix. The LP Comet would also require a larger plot of land, which in our situation might be a deciding factor. The plot of land that was originally chosen as a possible spot now has a train track expansion running across it. It's more the owner's decision to aim more towards family-friendly than thrilling. I'm always surprised seeing some very young kids on Millennium Force and Top Thrill Dragster, so I know they can handle it, but it's not really the vision the owner has for the park. He wants to focus on rides that parents and even grandparents can enjoy with their children and grandchildren, and his thinking is that something inspired by the Coney Island Cyclone may be a bit much for Grandma Claribel. Plus, from the money side of things, family-friendly rides = typically less intense = less maintenance costs. I can come up with plenty of traumatizing ride ideas, but the boss man has the final say. He's also the elite welder and mechanical whiz, so we'll just have to meet in the middle somewhere. If Fido can handle it, then it should fine for families, right? Wow, thanks for the read! I'm super excited to see this whole project unfold Heck, I'm always surprised when people say they traveled more than 3 hours just to come to our park. I have resist asking them why would do something crazy like that. At this point in time, the park has the only Herschell Mad Mouse left in the world (R.I.P. the one at Joyland) and the only permanent installation of a Chance Toboggan, so there are some super rare coaster types here! I hope they stay at the park for a long time. ^^ And I thought Knoebels letting dogs on their train was crazy! I think Williams Grove's Cyclone might fit the bill, if you can figure out how to recreate it. It's a small, thrilling but family friendly classic PTC woodie with a short train that looks like it would have provided a fun ride had it been maintained well. Not sure what sort of space you have or how expensive this would be to make, but this seems to be somewhat along the lines of what you're looking for. EDIT: Apparently as a cost saving trick, most of the return leg was built directly underneath the outward leg, which eliminated the need to build a whole new section of support, keeping the building price low. Quite interesting, and also another point toward this coming to Little Amerricka Hey there TPR, we have a bit of a coaster update. You know, if anyone is interested in that kind of stuff around here. I was able to take a peek inside our off-site storage building a couple of weeks ago. Lots of goodies in there - extra ride parts, several pallets of wooden coaster lift chain, various odds and ends. The log flume boats are all accounted for, waiting for someone to put them to good use. Both the trains from the Lincoln Park Comet were there as well. The story goes, when the Comet derailed on its last run ever, the train was simply left there on the brake run, where it sat for nearly 20 years. The train that wasn't in use was stored under a shelter in the ride structure. Considering how long it was left outside, it's in fairly decent condition. The same can't be said for the derailed train. From what I was told, NAD trains are mostly wooden frames with tin metalwork, so between the 8 cars we have on hand and the expertise of the workforce in restoring lost causes, I figure we should be able to scrounge together a 5 or so car train. Maybe. So far lots of emails and phone calls with different people. Things are progressing well and we have some good ideas forming, so naturally now it's time to talk to the state and have everything grind to a halt. Kiddieland log flume boats. If the flooding gets too bad again this year, we could always throw them on the train tracks and market it as a marine railway Train from storage track. Hey, that doesn't look all that bad! They obviously need extensive work, but they could be a lot worse Like the derailed train is. Yeah, pretty rough shape. You can't tell from this angle, but there basically is no other side of the car With the cars having sat out for so long, there were heavily picked over by urban spelunkers. The headlights and decorative NAD fronts are long gone, among other bits and parts. Not totally irreplaceable, just more work and time required. When there's already so much to work on, what's just a little more? Nrthwnd 53 Nrthwnd BAYSIDE STATION! "marine railway".... Very nice! Can't wait to see what those look like when they're restored. DirkFunk 0 DirkFunk I prefer to mate with donkeys over humans! Great thread. Question for you: I recall the guys from House of David in Benton Harbor, MI having a PTC train (or at least part of one) and talking about how they got blueprints from Little Amerricka yeeaaaaaaars ago when they were early into the process of rebuilding the park. Did you ever have any conversations with them? My bad, how did I never respond to this? I haven't been in contact with anyone from the House of David. I'm wondering if the train in question was the one we just traded for from Chicago. As you can see from the recent Little Amerricka trip report and from the photos below, the cars are a bit on the rough side. Still, they're better than nothing, and there are some parts we can salvage off them. One plan is to also fabricate two more cars while rebuilding them so both coasters could run 5 car trains. The way my boss figured, PTC junior trains are lighter than full-sized trains, which would require less materials for supports, in addition to making maintenance a bit easier with parts being interchangeable. One of my concerns, being around 6'2", is rider comfort for those of us with longer legs. Meteor is already a bit of a knee knocker for me, and I'm not sure if shattered kneecaps is covered by the insurance policy with the more intense ride. Another concern is if junior trains can stand up to the rigors of higher speeds and stronger forces on a larger ride. The matter is still up for discussion. I've been talking with several different people about NAD trains and coasters and am waiting to talk to a couple of more notable coaster industry names. Currently the focus is a custom designed layout combining the Stricker's Grove Tornado and the larger Ghoster Coaster models to fit space requirements. Things are coming more into focus and hopefully we can start nailing down some design details in the near future. I'll keep TPR posted, especially if we hit the lottery and RMC Meteor becomes a thing. The very well-aged original train from the Waldameer Comet Not exaaactly ready to run, but this crew is more than capable This was started nearly a year ago? Man how time flies. Hello TPR, long time no talk. Well, no vertical construction pics to share or front car unveilings yet, unfortunately (part of me thought we'd get the ride built around the same time as West Coast Racers at that rate), but I've been busy contacting folks and ironing out a proposed layout. Still waiting on some emails, but I do have a 1.0 layout to share. I think it looks really promising so far. After studying the blueprints for the Meteor, I set out to design a sort of hybrid ride combining the building methods for the Meteor (as we still have the track templates for the curves) and the Stricker's Grove Tornado (close to the Phoenix, fan of the layout). The result is this ride: the Screamliner (cuz Streamliner as in trains but scream as in roller coaster. Clever ain't it?). The ride has around 7 moments of airtime but keeps the forces well within reasonable limits (calculated to be around 2.8 g's max and -0.3 g's very briefly), making it an exciting ride while being great for families. As for the trains, I'm still working things out, but I have a new direction that I'm hoping will work. Most likely, the NAD trains won't be used on the ride - on top of being very heavy, finding blueprints for them might be a fruitless endeavor. Plus, the owner would like to use the same building techniques they used on the Meteor, which includes flanged wheels on the cars instead of inner guide wheels (this means no steel track on the inner part of the track; instead, the flanged wheel uses the steel strip on the top of the track to turn. Less material = less cost). Unfortunately, coaster cars with flanged wheels have pretty much been phased out as far as I know. The only ones I knew of were Morgan cars, which are even heavier than NAD cars and don't have the best reputation, and older PTC junior cars, like the ones on the Meteor and the original cars from the Waldameer Comet. Even as talented as the shop crews are at renovating some seriously far-gone equipment, the Comet cars are probably too far gone. There might be some parts that can be salvaged, but even this crew has its limits. Then, one day while looking through random roller coaster pictures (it was for research - totally a business expense), something caught my eye - the wooden coaster at the Puyallup Fair has flanged wheels. Being curious, I checked the Coaster at the PNE. Yup, flanged wheels too. So now, the far-flung dream is to build a train of Prior and Church cars similar to the ones used on the west coast. They seem to tick all the boxes I want: being articulated, they'll be less abusive on the track the rail structure appears to be thinner than ones using other trains (the Meteor uses 5 ply track, the least I've seen on other rides is 6 ply) they use flanged wheels, single position lap bars, and skid brakes, which is the same setup as the Meteor since the trains used now are replicas themselves and recently built, hopefully there are plans and blueprints that we could use If that didn't pan out, another idea I had was to use GCI Mini-llenium flyer trains. It would require some modified blueprints and a few more modern bells and whistles, but I still like this option. Anyhoo, let's get onto the stuff you're really interested in - stats and pictures. And I wanted to make a more professional video, but for some reason the video recorder with NoLimits didn't want to cooperate. I'll try to have one up in the near future. Screamliner Ride Stats Height: 51 ft Drop: 46 ft Top Speed: 37 mph Length: 1730 ft Ride Time: 100 seconds I'll keep everyone posted if anything happens. Feel free to ask questions, give feedback, or comment about how Steel Vengeance has some competition. First drop at 51* Train on the double down One of several moments of airtime Ride overview That looks fantastic. My kids will love it. Please build this! jedimaster1227 80 jedimaster1227 Tron Carter This looks like it could be promising! Here's hoping the park has what it needs to make this concept a reality! Pedrinho 4 Don't let this donkey melt you with its laser eyes! Location: Betzenberg, Kaiserslautern, Germany Just saw this thread. This is all I miss in Germany (or Europe in total). Little Parks that have visions and create Knoebel's like things. Please go on with your dreams and keep us informed. We'll put you on our US bucket list!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1373
__label__wiki	0.997328	0.997328	‘It was the best night’, says teen exposed by Madonna Entertainment Celebrity ‘It was the best night’, says teen exposed by Madonna 11:20pm, Mar 20, 2016 Updated: 3:59pm, Mar 22 Emma Manser Reporter A 17-year-old girl has been forced to deny being part of an elaborate publicity stunt, after her breast was exposed onstage by Madonna during the singer’s Brisbane concert. The pop star has made a career out of treating gender and sexuality norms with contempt, but the latest incident has nevertheless attracted outrage from around the world. • Madonna wants to ‘bed’ GoT star Gwendoline • Another late night possible for Madonna fans • Madonna slams ‘sexist’ on-stage drinking rumours Aspiring Gold Coast model Josephine Georgiou was onstage at Madonna’s Rebel Heart show on Friday night when the 57-year-old songstress yanked at the teenager’s corset, exposing her breast in front of thousands. She also appeared to simulate a sex act with the girl on stage. Many fans were outraged by the stunt. British columnist Piers Morgan attacked Madonna for her behaviour and labelled her a “dirty old woman”. Madonna has been labelled a ‘dirty old woman’. Photo: Getty But among the outrage was speculation Ms Georgiou was part of a publicity stunt. “It’s a smart publicity stunt I think,” Australian country music icon Troy Cassar-Daley said on social media. “Everyone’s talking about it, I would have left though.” Another commenter said: “Reeks of has been Madonna publicity stunt copying Janet Jackson”. Ms Georgiou, a client of flamboyant celebrity publicist Max Markson, described it as “the best night” during an interview in News Corp where she said she would not press charges against Madonna for exposing her breast. “When I was onstage I didn’t think about it at all,” she told The New Daily. “I was so not in the loop until I left work … the next day and had heaps of interviews.” A video posted to the teenager’s Instagram appeared to show her dancing in time with back-up dancers, but she denied any prior knowledge of the incident and said she just knew the song very well. ‘I couldn’t afford to go’ Ms Georgiou was later invited to Madonna’s Saturday and Sunday night concerts in Sydney. Photo: Supplied Ms Georgiou, who described herself as a “mermaid, metal head, aspiring astrophysicist” on her Instagram account, said she bought $99 tickets “at the last minute”, but was later handed $500 tickets by a stranger. “I think Madonna picked me because she thought I could play the part with her onstage,” she said. “I just love Madonna, I love all of it, I love her newest album and I know it all.” Partway through the show, Ms Georgiou said she was approached by one of the team working on the show who asked if she danced and knew the song Unapologetic B*h. See a video of the 17-year-old’s stint on stage below (WARNING: Adult content): My moment with the queen 💖🌸 #rebelhearttour @madonna #unapologeticbitch @haydenpotter behind the 📷 xx A video posted by Josephine Georgiou (@josephineisaflower) on Mar 18, 2016 at 8:45pm PDT Madonna’s Game of Thrones crush Gwendoline Christie in GoT garb. Photo: HBO Madonna’s outrageous antics continued on Saturday night in Sydney, when she called British Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie to the stage. “I worship you, you’re my favourite,” Madonna told Ms Christie. Ms Christie, who plays Brienne of Tarth on the show, responded: “I’ve loved you my whole life.” Madonna then declared: “I want to fk you.” Judge considers son’s future As Madonna took the Rebel Heart tour around Australia, a High Court Judge in London considered the future of her 15-year-old son, Rocco. Rocco has lived with his father, filmmaker Guy Ritchie, in England since December, but his mother wants him to return to the United States. – with AAP Selena Gomez: social media’s favourite celebrity	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1376
__label__wiki	0.546201	0.546201	Jim Renacci Calls Sherrod Brown’s Talking Points on Tax Cuts ‘Inaccurate Scare Tactics’ October 31, 2018 October 31, 2018 Anthony Accardi In his debates with Rep. Jim Renacci (R-OH-16), on the campaign trail, and in op-eds, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has repeatedly hammered the Trump tax cuts as an incentive for corporations to ship jobs overseas. “Under their law, companies earning profits in Hamilton County pay a 21 percent tax rate. But… News2018 Midterm elections, economy, Ohio U.S. Senate race, Rep Jim Renacci (R-OH-16), Sen. Sherrod Brown, Tax Cuts and Jobs ActLeave a comment Oregon Could Elect Its First Republican Governor in Nearly Four Decades October 31, 2018 October 31, 2018 Ohio Star Staff by Chris White Oregon voters are on the cusp of putting a Republican in the state governor’s mansion for the first time in nearly 40 years. Such a move would break convention and shift a reliably blue state into a win for the GOP. Many Oregonians and some conservative critics… News, UncategorizedGovernor, Knute Buehler, Oregon, RepublicanLeave a comment Despite the Media-Driven Rhetoric, the Constitution’s 14th Amendment Does Not Grant ‘Birthright Citizenship’ by James D. Agresti Michael Anton, a former national security official in the Trump administration, recently argued in a Washington Post op-ed that the current federal practice of granting citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants “is an absurdity—historically, constitutionally, philosophically and practically.” A number of media outlets have published fiery rebuttals declaring that… News, Uncategorized, Weather14th Amendment, birthright, ConstitutionLeave a comment Six Every Day Things Millennials Can Do to Save Money by Lena Wang Am I adulting yet?” Every millennial has asked themselves this catchphrase question. It’s commonly heard from twenty-somethings who have legitimate concerns about how to survive. We feel hopeless and uncertain about the future because our parents didn’t teach us personal finances or how to pick the… News, Uncategorizedadulting, credit, life instruction, millenialsLeave a comment Commentary: Why Should Republicans Ever Vote for Democrats Who Think They Are Nazis? by Robert Romano Don’t Democrats need at least a few Republicans to vote for them in order to win elections? You wouldn’t know it based on some of their reactions to the tragic mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue that claimed 11 lives on Oct. 27. What should have… Commentary, News, Uncategorizedcivility, Democrats, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Jews, RepublicansLeave a comment New Research Pushes Back the Discovery of Cacao – the Basis of Chocolate – By More Than a Millennium New research strengthens the case that people used the chocolate ingredient cacao in South America 5,400 years ago, underscoring the seed’s radical transformation into today’s Twix bars and M&M candies. Tests indicate traces of cacao on artifacts from an archaeological site in Ecuador, according to a study published Monday. That’s… News, Science & Technology, UncategorizedCacao, Central America, DNA, Ecology, NatureLeave a comment Sherrod Brown Was Delinquent on His Taxes Five Times, Often Paying Them Years Late Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has spent millions on attack ads that rebuke his opponent for being in the pockets of corporate interests and failing to pay his taxes. The target of those ads, Rep. Jim Renacci (R-OH-16) has called these claims outright lies and “fake news.” But now Renacci is turning… News2018 Midterm elections, Corrupt Politics, delinquent taxes, Ohio U.S. Senate race, Rep Jim Renacci (R-OH-16), Sen. Sherrod BrownLeave a comment Marco Rubio Dings Journalist Who Said Donald Trump Radicalized More People Than ISIS and Then Was Invited Back on CNN by Hanna Bogorowski GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida took to Twitter on Tuesday to condemn comments made by GQ Magazine correspondent Julia Ioffe, who has been in the headlines for making claims about President Donald Trump and his supporters, saying it’s wrong for people to think inflammatory language is… News, UncategorizedCNN, Donald Trump, ISIS, Julia Ioffe, Marco RubioLeave a comment Report: Pompeo to Meet with N. Korean Counterpart Next Week South Korea’s Yonhap news agency says U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is likely to meet with his North Korean counterpart in the United States next week. The news agency reports that the two sides are trying to arrange a meeting shortly after the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 6.… News, UncategorizedKim Yong Chol, Mike Pompeo, North KoreaLeave a comment Pittsburgh Mayor Told Trump to Visit Sometime Else After Tree of Life Massacre October 31, 2018 October 31, 2018 Anna Marie Bolton President Donald Trump and several family members traveled to Pittsburgh Tuesday to offer their support for the victims of Saturday’s horrific attack that killed 11 Jewish worshipers and injured six. Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, who was leading services at the Tree of Life synagogue when the gunman entered, said that “the… Battleground States, NewsDemocrats, Immigration, Pennsylvania, refugee resettlementLeave a comment Commentary: From Illegal Caravans to Economic Growth Trump is America’s Motivator by Jeffrey A. Rendall Five percent growth? You’re forgiven if you thought you’d read it wrong. According to one of the president’s most trusted advisors Donald Trump isn’t happy with the economy the way it is. Make no mistake, Trump was ecstatic that growth broke the four percent mark… Commentary, News, UncategorizedCaravan, Democrats, Donald Trump, RepublicansLeave a comment Bernie Sanders Can’t Commit to Serving Full Senate Term, Says It’s ‘Impossible to be a Senator and a President at the Same Time’ by Hanna Bogorowski U.S. Senate candidate in Vermont and incumbent Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders chatted about a possible 2020 presidential run at a Monday forum, in which he wouldn’t say whether he’d commit to fulfilling a six-year term if re-elected, because it’s impossible to be a senator and a… News, Uncategorized2020 Presidential Election, Bernie Sanders, SenateLeave a comment New Poll Shows Jim Renacci Closing Gap on Sherrod Brown in Race for U.S. Senate A new poll out Monday from Emerson College shows Rep. Jim Renacci (R-OH-16) closing the gap on incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in their race for the U.S. Senate. The poll shows Brown still with the lead, but by a margin of only six points, 49 to 43 percent,… News2018 Midterm elections, Ohio, Ohio U.S. Senate race, Rep Jim Renacci (R-OH-16), Sen. Sherrod BrownLeave a comment Aftab Pureval Withdraws Motion to Delay Hearing Into His Alleged Election Finance Misconduct Democrat congressional candidate Aftab Pureval has given up his attempt to delay a hearing into allegations that he mismanaged campaign funds. Pureval’s attorneys had asked the Ohio Supreme Court to delay the hearing, set for Nov. 1 before the Ohio Elections Commission, until after the midterms. But on Monday afternoon… News2018 Congressional midterms, Aftab Pureval, Corrupt Politics, Ohio 1st DistrictLeave a comment Pro-life Groups File Complaint Seeking to Shut Down Toledo’s Last Abortion Clinic The Ohio Department of Health has allowed a Toledo abortion clinic to reopen under a new license after its prior license had been revoked for putting women’s lives at risk. A Christian legal-aid organization known as the Thomas More Society is protesting the decision, and has filed a complaint with the… Newsabortion clinic, Ohio, pro-life, Thomas More SocietyLeave a comment Here Are Three Cases to Watch at the Supreme Court by Elizabeth Slattery and Ashley Vaughan The Supreme Court is back in session after a two-week break. The justices will hear arguments in a number of important cases, including ones dealing with coercive class-action settlements, using hovercrafts for moose hunting in Alaska, and Virginia’s ban on uranium mining. Here… News, UncategorizedFederal Law, SCOTUS, U.S. Court of AppealsLeave a comment US Power Sector Has Cut Carbon Emissions by Nearly 30 Percent by Jason Hopkins A combination of slower electricity demand and a changing fossil fuel industry has led to a 28 percent reduction in the country’s carbon dioxide emissions. Despite President Donald Trump’s ambitious rollback of environmental regulations and attempts to revitalize the coal industry, data indicate the U.S. is… News, UncategorizedCarbon, emissions, US PowerLeave a comment Gunman Shoots Out Windows of GOP Office in Florida by Chuck Ross A gunman in Florida fired at least four shots into the Volusia County Republican Party’s offices, police said Monday. South Daytona police Capt. Mark Cheatham told reporters that nobody was injured in the shooting, which occurred between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. A suspect has also… News, UncategorizedFlorida, GOP, Gunman, Volusia County Republican HQLeave a comment Are Ohio House Democrats Breaking Campaign Finance Laws? October 30, 2018 October 30, 2018 Scott Pullins Evidence continues to suggest that Ohio House Democrats, in their zeal to capture the Ohio House, are improperly and illegally coordinating with Super PAC’s funded by Hollywood bigwigs. Take, for instance, Ohio House candidate Mary Lightbody who is running for Ohio’s open House District 19. On October 26, 2018, she… News, Politicscasey weinstein, joss whedon, mary lightbody, oh must you productions, ohio house democrats, one vote at a time, scott pullinsLeave a comment Trump Calls Andrew Gillum A Thief by Chuck Ross President Donald Trump called Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum a thief Monday, an apparent nod at a corruption investigation that threatens to embroil the Tallahassee mayor. “In Florida there is a choice between a Harvard/Yale educated man named @RonDeSantisFL who has been a great Congressman and… News, UncategorizedAndrew Gillum, Donald Trump, racist, Ron DeSantis, Tallahassee, ThiefLeave a comment Angela Merkel to Step Down, Paving Way for New German Chancellor in 2021 by Alex Christy German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced Monday that she will not seek re-election as party leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Merkel has been chair of the CDU since 2000 and chancellor since 2005, according to Reuters. While she has said she is not seeking re-election, she announced… News, UncategorizedAngela Merkel, CDU, Donald Trump, SPDLeave a comment Interfaith Vigils Across the US for Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre Flags on U.S. government buildings across the country will be flown at half-staff over the next three days to honor the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre. President Donald Trump calls it “a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence.” He also ordered flags… News, Uncategorizedanti-Semitism, Pittsburgh, Robert BowersLeave a comment Migrant Killed as Second Caravan Clashes with Mexican Border Police by Will Racke Several hundred Central American migrants tried to force their way past police at a checkpoint on the Mexico-Guatemala border Sunday, sparking clashes that left one migrant dead and dozens more injured. The group of mostly Honduran men had broken through a gate leading to the border… News, UncategorizedCaravan, Mexico, migrant, policeLeave a comment Commentary: Halloween and the Perils of Cultural Appropriation by Thaddeaus G. McCotter Cultural appropriation, the Cambridge Dictionary helpfully informs us, is “the act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially without showing that you understand or respect this culture.” This, of course, should not be a problem in America, a… Commentary, News, UncategorizedCultural Appropriation, Democrats, Government Control, Republicans, socialismLeave a comment Lindsey Graham, Mike Pence Coming to Ohio This Week to Campaign for Republican Candidates Two heavy hitters will be coming to Ohio this week to campaign for Republican candidates, underscoring how important Ohio has become to the national GOP strategy to retain the U.S. House and a majority of governorships. Just one week before Election Day, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) will lead a “Get… News2018 Midterm elections, Mike DeWine, Ohio Republicans, Rep. Steve Chabot, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Vice President Mike PenceLeave a comment Study Cites Cleveland, Ohio Case of ‘Food Stamp Millionaire’ Pascal Mahvi, Shows How Tax Dollars Leave America and Fund Terrorism around the World In what is surely the first comprehensive study of food stamp fraud with the most shocking revelations about how food stamp dollars are leaving the country, with some of those taxpayer funds ending up in the hands of terrorists in places like Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen, was released this week… National, Newsfood stamps, Fraud, Immigration, Ohio, Taxpayers, USDA4 Comments Dr. Carol M. Swain Commentary: The Rejection of Absolute Truth Strips Leftists of the Moral Authority to Criticize Elizabeth Warren’s Ethnic Fraud by Dr. Carol M. Swain The Left has created quite a conundrum for itself. As a consequence, it has no moral language to justify its condemnation of Senator Elizabeth Warren for her decades-long decision to self-identify as a Native American. The Leftists we see on television depicted in the… Commentary, News, UncategorizedDemocrat Party, gender, identity politics, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, The LeftLeave a comment Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen Promises Migrant Caravan Won’t Cross US Border: They’re Not Getting In by Nick Givas Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said the migrant caravan headed for the U.S. southern border will not cross over into the United States, on Fox News Sunday. “I think what the president has been saying and will continue to say and certainly what I have been… News, UncategorizedHomeland Security, illegal immigration, Mexico, Migrant caravanLeave a comment Trump Creates a National Monument in Kentucky by Tim Pearce Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced the creation of the new Camp Nelson National Monument in Kentucky Saturday, the first national monument designated under President Donald Trump. Camp Nelson was a Civil War recruitment and training camp that trained more than 10,000 African American soldiers for the… News, UncategorizedCamp Nelson, Kentucky, MonumentLeave a comment Tom Steyer is Dropping Another $16 Million in the Final Days of the Midterms by Jason Hopkins Billionaire activist Tom Steyer is reportedly preparing to drop one final money bomb before the midterm elections as he attempts to boot as many Republicans from office as possible. Steyer, together with his wife, has given over $42 million this midterm election cycle to Democrats and… News, UncategorizedDemocratic, donations, Tom Steyer, voteLeave a comment School to Remove Name of Former University of Vermont President Who Supported the Eugenics Movement by Neetu Chandak The University of Vermont voted to remove the name of a former university president off a campus building due to his support for the eugenics movement that led to the involuntary sterilization of women, French Canadians and American Indians. The school’s board of trustees voted Saturday… News, UncategorizedEugenics Survey Advisory Committee, Sterilization, University of VermontLeave a comment A Remarkably Hard College Course Proves Remarkably Popular by Wilfred McClay We’re used to hearing that American college students don’t like reading and avoid tough courses where they have to. But a new course at the University of Oklahoma (OU) proves that many students are eager for a demanding course. Here’s the story. In the fall of… News, UncategorizedAmerican Colleges, millenials, University of Oklahoma, W.H. AudenLeave a comment Planned Parenthood Says it Puts Women First, But This Missouri Clinic Proves Otherwise. by Monica Burke and Genevieve McNalis Planned Parenthood claims to put women first, yet the atrocious health code violations found at a Missouri clinic earlier this month suggest otherwise. The abortion giant was campaigning against newly proposed regulations on Missouri abortion clinics when state inspectors discovered a clinic in… News, Uncategorizedabortion, Gosnell, Missouri, Planned ParenthoodLeave a comment MSNBC’s Toure Neblett Calls Conservatives Anti-Media, Anti-Intellectual and Anti-Science Conspiracy Theorists by Nick Givas MSNBC contributor Toure Neblett called conservatives “anti-media, anti-intellectual and anti-science” and accused them of believing in conspiracy theories on Up With David Gura Saturday. Neblett was discussing conservatives’ reactions to suspected mail bomber Cesar Syoc Jr., who was arrested Friday on suspicion of sending 12 potential explosive devices to… News, Uncategorizedconservatives, MSNBC, Toure NeblettLeave a comment Richard Cordray Touts Record of ‘Promoting Women’ Despite Years of Discrimination Complaints at CFPB Democrat Richard Cordray received favorable coverage this week from NBC affiliate WTAP, which gave a platform to Cordray’s wife that she used to tout his record of promoting women “to the top” positions of power. Former Ohio First Lady Frances Strickland, wife of former Gov. Ted Strickland, made stops in Marietta… NewsCFPB, Ohio, Ohio Gubernatorial Race, Richard Cordray, women1 Comment ‘Faith Leaders’ to Pray ‘Blessing’ Over Planned-Parenthood Abortion Clinic in Columbus Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is joining with “faith leaders” from the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice to pray for “God’s blessing” upon an abortion clinic in Columbus. The event is billed as an “interfaith gathering” scheduled for Nov. 9 at 5 p.m., to be followed by a reception. According to… Newsabortion, Church, Columbus Ohio, Planned Parenthood, pro-choice1 Comment Commentary: The Left Goes Full Open Borders by Jarrett Stepman It wasn’t long ago that both sides of the aisle believed America’s border laws should be enforced. As President Donald Trump pointed out on Twitter, even former President Barack Obama, at least rhetorically, said that illegal immigrants couldn’t be let into the country en masse and… Commentary, NewsDonald J. Trump, Open borders, Senator Barack Obama, TwitterLeave a comment Obama Says Politicians Lying is Something We Have Not Seen Before. Here Are Three of His Biggest Whoppers by Tim Pearce Former President Barack Obama lamented the state of political rhetoric in the U.S. at a rally in Wisconsin on Friday, saying politicians are “just blatantly, repeatedly, baldly, shamelessly lying.” Obama traveled to Wisconsin to campaign for Democratic candidates including Sen. Tammy Baldwin, gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers… NewsLying, Obama, Politicians, WisconsinLeave a comment Obama, Nevada Democrats Silent After Ex-Wife Said Gubernatorial Candidate Bruised Her During Divorce by Andrew Kerr Former President Barack Obama and other Democrats won’t comment on allegations levied against gubernatorial candidate Steve Sisolak by his ex-wife, including one that the Nevada Democrat bruised his former spouse. Lori “Dallas” Garland told The Daily Caller News Foundation that she felt like a total prisoner… NewsBarack Obama, Democrat, Jacky Rosen, Lori Dallas Garland, Nevada, Steve SisolakLeave a comment After Papadopoulos Interview, GOP Lawmakers Question Premise of FBI’s Collusion Probe by Chuck Ross Republican lawmakers who interviewed George Papadopoulos on Thursday came away from the hearing questioning the FBI’s basis for opening its collusion investigation based on information about the former Trump campaign aide. “What we’re finding without talking about specifics of what’s going on is that the whole… NewsCollusion, FBI, FBI Probe, George PapadopoulosLeave a comment Commentary: Why Thomas Merton Renounced Communism and 6 Lessons We Can Learn Today by Barry Brownstein Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk and one of the most important Catholic writers of the 20th century. He was the author of over 60 books; the best known being The Seven Storey Mountain which is an autobiographical account of his search for faith. Published in… Commentary, NewsSpirituality, The Seven Storey Mountain, Thomas Merton, Trappist MonkLeave a comment Where Will The Migrants in the Caravan Stay if They Seek Asylum in the US? by Evie Fordham Several thousand migrants from Central American countries are headed to the U.S. in a caravan. Those who reach the border are expected to petition for asylum, but there are multiple options for where individuals will stay as they wait for their cases to make it through… NewsCaravan, homeless, Illegal Migrants, USALeave a comment Make Halloween Spooky Again with a Visit to These Real-Life Haunts As we come to the end of summer and begin the season of winter, one hundred and seventy-nine million Americans will celebrate the season with urban legends, scary bonfire stories, and armies of children carrying candy up and down the streets of in what was once referred to as Samhain,… Entertainment, NewsHalloween, Minnesota, Minnesota Star, Ohio, Ohio Star, Tennesee Star, TennesseeLeave a comment Ruth Bader Ginsburg Calls Congress the Culprit in Polarizing Judicial Confirmation Process by Tristan Justice Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg points the finger at an increasingly partisan Congress for polarizing the judicial confirmation process. Speaking at the federal courthouse in Washington on Wednesday, Ginsburg said a lack of collegiality and bipartisanship among lawmakers was to blame for polarizing the confirmation… NewsCongress, Judicial Confirmation Process, Kavanaugh, Ruth GinsburgLeave a comment Aftab Pureval Praises ‘Moral Vision’ of Hollywood Actor Known for Vulgar Anti-Trump Tirades Hollywood actor Bradley Whitford, an outspoken critic of conservatives who regularly uses vulgar and obscene language to blast President Trump, was thanked for his “moral vision” by Democrat Aftab Pureval. On his Twitter page Thursday night, Pureval posted: Thanks to @WhitfordBradley for coming to Cincinnati and reminding us that politics… News2018 mid-term elections, Aftab Pureval, Bradley Whitford, Hollywood liberals, Ohio district 1, Rep. Steve ChabotLeave a comment Bigtime Hollywood Leftist Joss Whedon is Bankrolling Ohio House Democrats Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and director of a number of the Marvel Avengers films, is less known for his vehemently anti-Republican stances and financial backing of Ohio Democrats. Whedon, in recent years, has made several extreme and vulgar statements about Republicans, and is using his financial… Newsjoss whedon, mary lightbody, mary lightbody ohio, ohio house district 19, scott pullins, tim barhorst1 Comment Authorities: Muslim Migrant in Ohio Tried to Get ISIS Training and Start ‘Civil War’ in U.S. For the second time this week, a Muslim was arrested in Ohio and charged with attempting to provide material support to an overseas terrorist organization. In the latest case, Naser Almadaoji, an Iraqi-born 19-year-old who had obtained U.S. citizenship, was arrested Wednesday at the Columbus airport. The FBI says Almadaoji, who lived in… NewsBeavercreek Ohio, Columbus Ohio, Iraqi, National Security, Ohio, refugee, terrorismLeave a comment Commentary: Parents, Smart Government Requires Teaching Children Civics by Brad Johnson In the fall of 2012, I excitedly began my senior year government class. I was about to sit through a course on our system of government while also watching it play out right before my eyes on its biggest stage during the 2012 election. Much to… Commentary, NewsAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, children, Civics, government, Parenting, Parents, SchoolLeave a comment US Missile Defense System Intercepts Medium-Range Missile in Test The U.S. military said it successfully tested a key missile defense system on Friday, in a milestone that experts say shows a growing U.S. capability to knock down an incoming, medium-range missile from countries like North Korea and Iran. The Aegis system used in the latest test was fitted with… NewsMissile Defense Advocacy Alliance, Poland, Riki Ellison, US MilitaryLeave a comment Commentary: The Eternal Return of a Malevolent Charade by Roger Kimball The eternal return – Friedrich Nietzsche thought the idea was horrifying. Life as an endless merry-go-round in which the same things keep recurring, forever. That prospect, Nietzsche thought, was the hardest, weightiest, most depressing idea mankind could ever confront. It was part of Nietzsche’s blustering nihilism that… NewsDemocrats, freedom, Midterm Elections, Nietzsche, socialismLeave a comment Ohio Congressman Anthony Gonzalez Discusses Why He Voted to Impeach President Trump	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1377
__label__cc	0.723364	0.276636	Tag: Beijing BOMBSHELL: Vatican Whistleblower Archbishop Viganò Tells Bannon Why Trump’s Leadership Key to Defeated Deep State, Deep Church & Pope Francis’ Alliance with Red China January 6, 2021 January 5, 2021 Neil W. McCabe The former papal nuncio to the United States, now a retired archbishop, told Stephen K. Bannon that if Joseph R. Biden Jr., becomes the president Jan. 20, it is one more step in the linkage of the so-called Deep State, the Deep Church and the ultimate primacy of the Chinese Communist Party. “It would be an irreparable disaster if Joe Biden, who is heavily suspected of being complicit with the Chinese dictatorship, would be designated as President of the United States,” said Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who from 2011 to 2016 served at the Holy See’s ambassador to the Washington, a role that also made him the principal liaison between the American bishops and the pope and the Vatican bureaucracy. The archbishop said he was troubled by the power of the mainstream media to overwhelm legitimate questions about the 2020 presidential election. National, NewsArchbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Bannon's War Room, Beijing, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Chinese Communist Party, Deep Church, Deep State, Holy See, Joseph R. Biden Jr., Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, President Donald J. Trump, Rome, St. Gallen Mafia, St. Pope John Paul II, Stephen K Bannon, The Great Reset, Theodore McCarrick, VaticanLeave a comment Steven K. Bannon: The Democrats Are the Party of Death and Destruction August 19, 2020 August 19, 2020 Julie Carr Tuesday morning on the John Fredericks Show, host John Fredericks welcomed Steven K. Bannon to discuss the Democrat’s campaign of death and destruction and the road to victory for Trump. Battleground States, News, The South, Uncategorized, VirginiaBeijing, China, Democrats, economy, John Fredericks, radio, Steve Bannon, The John Fredericks Show, The Virginia Star, TrumpLeave a comment Massive Beirut Blast Kills More Than 60, Injures Thousands August 5, 2020 August 4, 2020 The Associated Press A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. More than 60 people were killed and more than 3,000 injured, with bodies buried in the rubble, officials said. Hours later, ambulances still carried away the wounded as army helicopters helped battle fires raging at the port. National, NewsBeijing, Beirut, LebanonLeave a comment Commentary: How Beijing Buys Influence June 19, 2020 Ohio Star Staff The Chinese Communist Party is waging information warfare to shape American public opinion and influence our economic and government policy to their benefit. The CCP doesn’t shape public opinion by buying billboards and TV ads. That kind of persuasion is far too American for them. Commentary, NewsBeijing, CCP, Chinese Communist PartyLeave a comment Chinese Propaganda Has Infected the U.K.’s Daily Mail Coronavirus Coverage March 27, 2020 March 26, 2020 Ohio Star Staff The Daily Mail, the popular British tabloid widely read in the United States, has published dozens of articles in recent months about coronavirus that were based on stories originating from People’s Daily, the communist party’s official newspaper, and other Chinese propaganda mills. NewsBeijing, China, Chinese Virus, Coronavirus, England, London, media, media bias, The Daily Mail, United KingdomLeave a comment Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Forces Score Landslide Win November 26, 2019 November 25, 2019 Ohio Star Staff Hong Kong pro-democracy forces scored a sweeping victory in local elections Sunday that saw a record number of voters deliver a stunning rebuke to Beijing. NewsBeijing, China, Hong Kong, pro-democracy, voteLeave a comment Trump Team Holds China’s Feet to the Fire on Trade Negotiations January 9, 2019 January 8, 2019 Ohio Star Staff by Jason Hopkins As the Trump administration continues trade negotiations with China, the U.S. delegation is taking additional steps to make sure the Communist country follows through on its pledges. U.S. and Chinese officials met Monday in the Commerce Ministry in Beijing to begin their two-day trade negotiations. The… News, UncategorizedBeijing, China, tariffs, Trump, Trump administrationLeave a comment Chinese Police Raid Children’s Bible Study, Shut Down Third Prominent Underground Church This Winter by Joshua Gill Chinese police shut down a third prominent underground church this winter Saturday after raiding a children’s bible study and confiscating over 4,000 Christian books. Authorities in Guangzhou raided the Rongguili Church at 10 a.m., announcing to parents and children at the Bible study that all activities… News, UncategorizedBeijing, Bible Study, China, Christian, Communism, Guangzhou, Pastor Samuel Lamb Xiangao, raid, Rongguili Church, Zion ChurchLeave a comment China Demands US Cancel Military Sanctions Or ‘Bear The Consequences’ by Will Racke China responded Friday to new U.S. sanctions against its military, demanding Washington withdraw the penalties or face retaliatory measures. Beijing’s response came a day after the Trump administration imposed sanctions on China’s arms procurement agency for buying Russian-made fighter jets and missile systems, in violation of a… News, UncategorizedBeijing, China, military excercises, sanctions', Xi JinginLeave a comment China Scrambles To Blunt The Force Of Trump’s Tariffs With Over $100 Billion Injection by Hannah Bogorowski China’s central bank announced late Sunday that it is planning to unleash nearly 700 billion yuan ($107.5 billion) into the financial system by cutting the amount of cash some banks must hold as reserves by 50 basis points. 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__label__cc	0.594471	0.405529	Home / Diaries, letters and journals / Great Diaries: The world’s most remarkable diaries, journals, notebooks, and letters Great Diaries: The world’s most remarkable diaries, journals, notebooks, and letters DK, Kate Williams Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd Great Diaries: The world's most remarkable diaries, journals, notebooks, and letters quantity Categories: Autobiography: writers, Biography: writers, Collected biographies, Diaries, letters and journals Travel back in time and share the experience of everyday thoughts and great moments in history in this fascinating compilation of diaries through the ages.Great Diaries traces the history of the diary from ancient times to the present day, bringing together more than 80 historical and literary diaries, artists’ sketchbooks, explorers’ journals, and scientists’ notebooks. Discover what it was like to build a pyramid, sail the seas with Magellan, travel into the heart of Africa, or serve on the Western Front. Find out how writers and artists planned their masterpieces, and how scientists developed their groundbreaking theories.Great Diaries takes you into the pages of the world’s greatest diaries and notebooks, including those of Samuel Pepys, Charles Darwin, Henry-David Thoreau, the Goncourt brothers, Virginia Woolf, and Anne Frank, and shows you what they looked like. Stunning images of the original notebooks and manuscripts are complemented by key extracts and close-ups of important details. Feature boxes provide additional biographical information and set the works in their cultural and historical context.Essential reading for everyone who is passionate about history and literature, Great Diaries provides an intimate insight into the lives and thoughts of some of the most interesting people of the last 2,000 years. Vic Lee’s Corona Diary 2020: A personal illustrated journal of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 Vic Lee Intensive Care: A GP, a Community & Covid-19 Gavin Francis Last Stop Auschwitz: My story of survival from within the camp Written in History: Letters that Changed the World	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1383
__label__cc	0.679757	0.320243	Paphos-nature my love Paphos is a city where your 5 senses embraces the present moment A treasure trove of natural beauties awaits visitors to Paphos, as the district boasts the most diverse and picturesque landscapes on the island. To the south, high coastal cliffs of white rock dominate the landscape and are the perfect spot for a sunset picture on the way to Petra tou Romiou, a sea rock formation where according to tradition Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born. A hiking trail of low difficulty starts from here and takes visitors along the National Forest area on the nearby hills, whilst offering unique views of the dramatic coast below. To the northernmost tip of the district lies the Akamas Natural Reserve on the peninsula of the same name, where rare and endemic plants grow, for example a kind of centenarian juniper called aoratos. On the west coast of Akamas, the bay of Lara is blessed with velvety golden sand, and is a favourite spot for Mediterranean sea turtles to lay their eggs. Swimming is allowed there, but take care not to disturb the turtle nests, and plunging sharp objects (like parasols) into the sand is prohibited as this might destroy buried eggs. There are asphalt roads going through Akamas, but if you seek to discover the hidden beauties of the area, a 4X4 car might be a better option; if you don’t want to drive, you can also join one of the organised local “Safari” tours with their heavy-duty Jeeps. The northeast region of Paphos district is a mountainous area covered with dense forest known as the Paphos Forest. This is a wonderful ancient forest of Mediterranean pine and bushes, a completely unspoiled area full of impressive rock formations of great geological interest, shady valleys and glens, as well as endemic flora and fauna. The area is a great escape from the coastal heat into the cooler mountain air—but its long, winding roads mean that it takes time to drive from one point of interest to the other, so schedule a whole day for your excursion, or break it down into several visits. Right in the heart of the forest lies Cedar Valley, which takes its name from the unusually large number of cedars growing there. The cedar growth in this valley is even denser than the famed cedar forests of Lebanon, and makes for a very unusual sight. An easy hike to the nearby peak of Tripylos offers majestic views over the mountains, all the way to Troodos and beyond. More to check out: The Blue Lagoon beach, on the tip of the Akamas peninsula. This is the westernmost point of Cyprus, famous for the pristine turquoise of its waters, and is only accessible via boat. Regular boat trips to Blue Lagoon, Fontana Amorosa and other coastal landmarks of Akamas depart from Latchi harbour. Optionally, you can charter a RIB or other vessel from the harbour for a private tour. Aphrodite’s Baths, a natural grotto with a pool where locals believed the goddess of love used to bathe with her nymphs. The site is easily accessible by car and lies a few kilometres west of Latchi. From here a hiking trail of high difficulty begins, which runs around the mountaintop and offers spectacular views of Akamas’ photogenic western coast. Smiyies Picnic Site, right in the heart of Akamas Natural Reserve and next to Neo Chorio village. This is an organised public site for picnics and barbecues, and also the starting point of two hiking trails of medium difficulty. Nearby landmarks include the ruins of an old monastery known as the Tower of Rigena, and the now-abandoned magnesium mines. The trails here can be combined with those going to Aphrodite’s Baths for a longer hike. The Avakas Gorge, near the village of Peyia. This is a site of rare natural beauty, with impressive rock formations, a running stream and sightings of the endemic plant Centaurea akamantis. The trail is of medium difficulty, and the hike lasts about one hour. Stavros tis Psokas, an outpost of the National Fire Brigade inside the Paphos Forest. Here you can take a break for refreshments while exploring Paphos Forest, and also see the mouflon, a species of mountain sheep found only on Cyprus, from up close. Avoid Sundays and national holidays, as it’s a popular barbecue site for locals. Vouni Panagias, a mountain next to Paphos forest that offers impressive views over the valley of Kannaviou, the forest, and all the way to Akamas bay. A hiking trail of increased difficulty begins from Panagia village and takes visitors through local vineyards and a Natura natural reserve. A secondary trail leads all the way up to the mountaintop, where there’s a fire brigade watchtower. Kanaviou Dam, a recently completed reservoir that is full of water all year round, creating an artificial lake that winds gleaming into the deep valley. A mountain-biking trail of increased difficulty runs around the lake, but the dirt road along the water is also perfect for a walk at sunset, when the toads and crickets are waking up. In summer, don’t forget your mosquito repellent. A visit to Episkopi Paphos Environmental Information Centre, near the village of Episkopi. Here you can find out more about local plants and animals, the climate and geology of Cyprus, and much more. Swimming and sunbathing at Coral Bay, a well-protected bay surrounded by rocky cliffs. This is an organised beach with cafés and other amenities. Athens Culture and history Zagreb: The capital which was ... Palaiologou 73, Chalandri 152 32 info@travelgems.com Travelgems’ Series of Free Virtual Retreats Zagreb: The capital which was founded by a knight in the 11th century. 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__label__wiki	0.678294	0.678294	Main Page Board index Now Playing Resident Evil 7 (PS4) Tell us about games you are currently playing. "Quick hit" reviews. Postby VideoGameCritic » April 9th, 2017, 9:24 pm Man I wish it were closer to Halloween because this is a pretty scary game. The first horror or so places you right smack in the middle of a horror flick. I could see the movie influences right off the bat: Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blair Witch Project, Evil Dead... It was a bit contrived but it's also very harrowing and disturbing. My cat was freaking out over the sound effects. The mood has been set but I don't feel as if I'm having much fun yet. BlasteroidAli Re: Resident Evil 7 (PS4) Postby BlasteroidAli » April 10th, 2017, 7:20 am My brother bought it and said it was not resident evil. I played the demo and thought that it was a good horror game. It felt a bit like Silent Hill Downpour. I will be interested to read your review. CaptainCruch Joined: July 17th, 2015, 11:26 am Postby CaptainCruch » April 10th, 2017, 1:17 pm VideoGameCritic wrote: It was a bit contrived but it's also very harrowing and disturbing. My cat was freaking out over the sound effects. The mood has been set but I don't feel as if I'm having much fun yet. I haven't played it, but I like how everyone says it's really creepy.... however, how come you don't have fun with the game yet? Crummylion Joined: February 10th, 2017, 11:20 pm Postby Crummylion » April 11th, 2017, 9:12 pm Just got to playing P.T. and I can safely say P.T. is better than RE7, atmosphere wise. With that said, I still enjoyed RE7 a lot. Postby Paul Campbell » April 12th, 2017, 1:34 am You'll have to fill me in on what P. T. is. Paper toilet? eneuman96 Joined: April 13th, 2015, 11:16 pm Postby eneuman96 » April 12th, 2017, 1:28 pm Paul Campbell wrote: You'll have to fill me in on what P. T. is. Paper toilet? The demo (it stands for Playable Teaser) for the now-cancelled game Silent Hills. Sadly, you can't play it anymore unless you already downloaded it prior to it getting taken down and you didn't delete it off your PS4. On the subject to RE7, I really do think it's worth playing through, though I think the boss battles are more poorly executed compared to the rest of the game. For example, (highlight for spoilers) in the boss battle where you have to use a chainsaw against Jack Baker, he doesn't even react to you attacking him half the time, which makes it all the more bizarre that you have to repeatedly do so in order to expose his weak point. Most of the time, however, it's great at keeping you on the edge of your seat and you really do feel like something can jump out at you at any moment. Postby VideoGameCritic » April 12th, 2017, 6:02 pm I think I meant to post this in the Now Playing section. Whoops. Gentlegamer Joined: April 7th, 2015, 1:01 am Postby Gentlegamer » April 12th, 2017, 7:48 pm @GentleGamer, NOOOOOOO! Postby ActRaiser » April 19th, 2017, 7:47 am Gentlegamer wrote: Yep, that's what I did as well. Return to “Now Playing”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1389
__label__wiki	0.593419	0.593419	Install SimCity 4 (Deluxe Edition) on Windows 8 12 August 2013 at 17:55 UTC If you have already tried to install "SimCity 4" or "SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition" on Windows 8, you had to realize that the installation went well but against the game refused to start. Given the solution we found, this is due to the fact that processors now consist of multiple cores (Dual Core ,Quad Core, ...). If you use the troubleshooting utility program compatibility, it will eventually tell you that the program is compatible with Windows 8. However, following this tutorial you will see Electronic Arts had planned a small option backward compatibility of his game - Apparently, the solution described in this tutorial doesn't work on all computers (with Windows 8). The tutorial was made in a VMware Workstation virtual machine and the game (version box : 2CDs) worked without problems. However, depending on the hardware of your computer, it's possible that the game doesn't work. If you own this game, try this solution, otherwise don't take the risk. - To end this warning, know that the game works fine in a "Windows XP SP3" virtual machine created with VMware Workstation 10.0.3 (the latest version in September 2014). The flashing of the game screen can be fixed by setting the render mode to "Software". To do this, go to the end of the tutorial. We then tested the normal version of the game and the Deluxe on previous versions of Windows, and it turns out that Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 7 (32 and 64 Bit), this game still runs correctly no changes necessary. Install SimCity 4 on Windows 8 Additional settings for SimCity 4 1. Install SimCity 4 on Windows 8 For Windows 8, here is the solution for SimCity 4 and SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition : Start by installing normally SymCity 4. Once the game is installed, go to the Apps folder located in the game folder - C:\Program Files\Maxis\SimCity 4 Deluxe\Apps\ (or C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\SimCity 4 Deluxe\Apps\ under 64-bit) Right click on the "SymCity 4.exe" file and click "Send To -> Desktop (create shortcut)". Then right click -> Properties on the shortcut has been added to your desktop. In the first box (named : Target), add the following parameters (leaving a space between the "and the -) : -w -r800x600x32 -CPUCount:1 These parameters are : - Start the game in window with resolution 800x600 (given in the game) - Forcing the game to run on a single processor (one heart) for the game to work. Double click on the shortcut you just modified, and magic the game starts. The intro appears. To remove, you can add the following parameter : -intro:off Note : "-" is part of the parameter. The game will appear. Apparently, Windows 8, it is impossible to run this old game in full screen. Nevertheless, we found a way to engage in a custom resolution that is larger than the original. To do this, use the "CustomResolution" parameter instead of "w" (for windows). This gives a resolution of 1680x1050 : -CustomResolution:enabled -r1680x1050x32 -CPUCount:1 32 means that the game will starts with 32-bit color mode. The game always starts in window but this one takes the place which corresponds to the resolution of the window. If you specify the resolution of your screen, the window will take all the space of your screen and it sounds like the "Full Screen". Because the game starts in windowed mode, it is possible that the taskbar through the window before the game, therefore we propose to automatically hide your taskbar. To see the image below for full size, click here. Known issue : the game screen flashes. On some computers, the game starts but the game screen flashes, making the game totally unplayable. This problem is due to a compatibility issue with the latest graphics cards. However, to solve this problem, just change the render mode of the game, to "Software". To do this, click the "..." button at the top right and then click the screen icon (outlined in red in the image) and then select "Rendering : Software". Finally, click on "Accept" and restart the game. Flickering problem has disappeared. 2. Additional settings for SimCity 4 SimCity 4 provided settings for : - Start the game window (in the desired resolution) - Run the game in a custom resolution (not proposed by default in the game) - Automatically disable introduction (EA Games ...) - Turn off the music and / or sounds of the game To start the game with the settings, you will inevitably create a shortcut to the "SimCity 4.exe" file. To do this, go to the Apps folder located in the game folder. In the first box (named : Target), you can add the parameters (leaving a space before each time). Here are the parameters : Start the game window (in the desired resolution) : -w -r800x600x32 Start the game in a custom resolution (not proposed by default in the game). This parameter is for run the game with a 1680x1050 resolution and 32-bit color mode. -CustomResolution:enabled -r1680x1050x32 Automatically disable the introduction (E.A. Games ...) : Turn off the music game : -music:off Turn off game sounds : -audio:off Force the game to use only one processor (one heart) : -CPUCount:1 Other 10/18/2016 Buy your games and subscriptions cheaper Other 6/9/2015 Optimize your games with Nvidia GeForce Experience Other 7/28/2013 Play games without the original CD/DVD	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1391
__label__cc	0.713276	0.286724	Book > Academic Books > Ethnography Psychoanalytic Aspects of Fieldwork Jennifer C. Hunt - Montclair State College September 1989 \| 96 pages \| SAGE Publications, Inc Rational, dispassionate, an emotional outsider, someone unaffected by the field setting--these are the traditional views of the fieldworker. This view, however, is changing; recent literature has pointed to the fieldworker's own personal stake and involvement in the research setting. Now, Jennifer Hunt takes another step in this direction, showing how the fieldworker's unconscious mind often shapes the interaction between researcher, subject, and setting. The role played by affective and cognitive processes in research, how different schools view researcher subjectivity, and the definition of the researcher as a person and investigative tool are thoroughly examined. In addition, Hunt carefully defines psychoanalytic theory and method and shows how it differs from traditional sociological approaches to fieldwork. Replete with case analyses of her own work and that of others, Psychoanalytic Aspects of Fieldwork is a fascinating, challenging reminder to the qualitative researcher of the complexities of working in the field. "Jennifer Hunt has made a saltatory step in facilitating the capacity of investigators in the field to make effective use of their inner emotional resources. . . .Drawing upon her own experiences and upon in-depth interviews of a number of her colleagues, she convincingly demonstrates that unconscious strivings, aversions, and emotional conflicts within the investigator play a major role in the process of selecting, studying and constructing hypotheses about target populations." --Martin A. Silverman, M.D., P.A., Private Practice "A clearly written overview of psychoanalytic theory and its divergences from classical and interactionist sociological theory makes this a useful text for novice and expert alike, while her discussion of the process of transference in fieldwork relationships contributes interesting insights into both qualitative analysis and Freudian theory." --Nexus: The Canadian Student Journal of Anthropology "The strength of Hunt's book is that it applies systematically one theoretical framework, psychoanalysis, to all the phases of fieldwork and illustrates its pertinence through fascinating illustrations, many derived from her own experience. The book will make readers sensitive to many pitfalls in dealing with delicate situations, even if these pitfalls cannot be avoided." --Contemporary Sociology The Sociological Perspective on Fieldwork The Psychoanalytic Perspective on Fieldwork Transference and Countertransference in Fieldwork PaperbackElectronic Version This title is also available on SAGE Research Methods, the ultimate digital methods library. If your library doesn’t have access, ask your librarian to start a trial.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1393
__label__wiki	0.677398	0.677398	adidas Gauntlet: N.C. 2021 PG Carter Whitt wants in-state powerhouses to offer Photo: 247 Sports By Jason Jordan, USA Today High School Sports April 14, 2019 11:47 am By Jason Jordan, USA Today High School Sports \| April 14, 2019 11:47 am SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Team Loaded (N.C.) point guard Carter Whitt knows that it’s an atypical goal, but he also knows that accomplishing it would be telling regarding his development. While most players dream of having the highest scoring average in spring/summer ball, Whitt is focused on having the top assist-to-turnovers ratio; such is the life for one of the top floor generals on the adidas Gauntlet. “I just think that would be a good goal for what I do and how I want to develop,” Whitt said. Attaining that goal would likely get the attention of the two schools Whitt would like to earn offers from this spring/summer. “Duke and North Carolina,” Whitt said. “I grew up 30 minutes from there, so I’ve watched both of those schools all my life. It doesn’t mean that I’ll go there or not go there, but, like most guys, I want the option.” Whitt certainly isn’t hurting for big offers with North Carolina State and Virginia already pulling the proverbial trigger on the 6-foot-2 playmaker. “It was really cool seeing them go win the national championship,” Whitt said. “Just seeing that they’re always contending to play on that stage is big.” As a sophomore, Whitt can’t begin direct communication with college coaches until June 15; he said he plans to “set up some visits after the first couple of live periods.” “I’ll just see how things go after that,” Whitt said. “I’m younger so I’m not in any kind of hurry. I’m just trying to get better this summer. I want to take my game to another level.” Follow Jason Jordan on Twitter: @JayJayUSATODAY adidas gauntlet, basketball recruiting, Carter Whitt, Duke, Leesville Road High School (Raleigh NC), North Carolina, virinia, Boys Basketball IHSA pauses winter sports, won't begin basketball season before January https://usatodayhss.com/2019/adidas-gauntlet-n-c-2021-pg-carter-whitt-wants-in-state-powerhouses-to-offer	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1394
__label__cc	0.54651	0.45349	Battle with HMS Cyane and HMS Levant Four Flag Fragments from… Four Flag Fragments from U.S.… Staffordshire Creamware Pitcher Untitled (Engagement between USS Constitution… Four Flag Fragments from U.S. Navy War of 1812 Victories This framed display contains four fragments of flags captured during American naval victories in the War of 1812. Flags captured from enemy vessels were often cut up and distributed or sold in as souvenirs. These fragments were collected, pasted onto this display, and likely added as a page in a scrapbook. Though the specific origin of the display is unknown, examinations of the cloth fragments match the cloth used in naval flags during the war. The descriptions under each fragment are: Top left: “A piece of the flag / of the ‘Levant’ capt. / by the ‘Constitution’ / in the ‘War of 1812.’” Top right: “A piece of the / ‘Dont give up the ship’ / flag captured on / ‘Lake Erie,’ / 1812 [sic].’” Bottom left: “A piece of the flag of the / ‘Guerriere,’ captured by the / ‘Constitution’ in the / ‘War of 1812.’” Bottom right: “A piece of the flag / of the ‘Siam’ [sic Cyane] capt / by the ‘Constitution’ / in the ‘War of 1812.’” Paper, Ink, Linen, Cardboard, Glue [H]11 in. [W]8 3/4 in. Charles Stewart A Complete List of the… A Complete List of the American Navy. Showing the Name, Number of Guns, Commander’s Name, and Station of each Vessel, To July 1, 1813—Including those on the Lakes… / Steele’s List of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, for 1813. Four Flag Fragments from U.S. Navy War of 1812 Victories Staffordshire Creamware Pitcher Untitled (Engagement between USS Constitution and HMS Cyane and HMS Levant)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1396
__label__wiki	0.551278	0.551278	Mk 4 Supra vs Mk 5 Supra Posted byNotitia October 6, 2020 October 6, 2020 Posted inALLTags:BMW, Cars, JZ Engine, Mark 4, Supra, Toyota, Twin Turbo, Upshift Red Mark 4 Supra (Wikipedia) The Toyota Supra is a legend. That simple fact is undeniable. Since its beautiful birth in the late 70’s it has risen to be one of the most coveted cars for car people out there. The models coveted the most however is the Mark 4 edition, which featured Toyota’s legendary engine: the 2JZ engine. This twin-turbo Inline 6 engine would go down in history as the best engine to modify. Examples of the Supra tuned to insane horsepower figures aren’t hard to find, and plenty have reached 1,000 horsepower. From just six cylinders. Nonetheless, this car was nuts but was discontinued in 2002. Since that day the car has only increased in value, with low mileage models selling for six digit sums. People longed for the day that Toyota would bring the Supra name back. Little did they know, Toyota was listening and planning. (BMW also eavesdropped, but what can you do). The Toyota Supra was created in 1978 and it was based off of the Celica from the same model year. It didn’t make any waves, as it was just a longer Celica sold in Japan alone. It remained this way until the 1981 model year, when the Mark II version went out for sale. The body design took on a more modern and sporty look, albeit sporty for an economy sedan. Then in 1982 something magical happened. America got the Toyota Celica Supra P-Type, P standing for performance. This was the first time the Supra resembled any kind of performance. The P-Type didn’t add any horsepower or torque, it just made the car look less mundane. The car still went 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds. It was still incredibly slow. That is until magical event number 2 happened. The Mark III model of the Supra came out in 1986 and it was finally its own car. No longer attached to the Celica, the Supra started to become the legend it is today. Its 3.0L I6 engine made 200 hp, and sent the power to the rear two wheels. But in 1987, the Supra got its turbocharger. This engine made 231 horsepower to the rear wheels. This is when you start to see the Supra become a true sports car. It was everything a sports car it should be: lightweight, two doors, rear wheel drive, and have a manual transmission. And the car also finally had the horsepower figure to go with the list above. But we are going to compare the 1993 model of the Supra with the brand new Supra. In 1993 the Supra became nuts. Its new design made it look like the sports car you wanted to drive. The horsepower figure became that of a true sports car competitor at 326 horses. It kept its drivetrain and its manual transmission and showcased the hyper-modifiable new 2JZ engine. The Mark IV Supra was the last model Supra produced before the new one made today. The Supra gained fame of course from it being driven and drag raced in the first Fast and Furious film. I’m sure showing it beat a Ferrari helped a bit too. 1993 Twin-Turbo Supra 2020 Supra Price (1pt) $50,400 $49,990 Top Speed (1pt) 177 MPH 155 MPH 0-60 Time (1pt) 4.6 seconds 4.1 seconds Weight (1pt) 3,461 lbs 3,397 lbs Horsepower (1pt) 326 HP 335 HP Safety (1pt) N/A N/A MPG (.5 pt) 18 MPG (combined) 26 MPG (combined) Visual Effect (.5 pt) Classic Japanese Tuner High Tech Sports Car Final Score 1.75 5.25 Well… that was unexpected. The chart has spoken, and the new Supra is indeed better that the legendary 1993 model. For starters, it costs less and it costs less in today’s dollars which is nuts. The ‘93 model however does receive some performance accolades as it does top out 27 mph faster than the new model. But after that, the Mark V takes over. It hits 0-60 in 0.5 seconds less than the MK IV, weighs 64 pounds less, and has 9 more horsepower. Safety information on these cars are very difficult to find. The new Supra is also surprisingly fuel efficient at 26 miles to the gallon. But after its all said, I still like the old Supra more. Its tune-ability is mostly what makes it so great, as well as its simplistic sporty look. It will truly go down in history as a legend in the world of fast cars. Bottom Line: Stock, the newcomer wins. Modified, the legend dominates. Formula 1 vs Formula E Koenigsegg Agera Wallpapers	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1399
__label__wiki	0.701029	0.701029	Hip Hop, News Future Stepped In To Cover Teenage Son Legal Fees, Kid Facing Years In Prison by K.D. Anglin February 8, 2020 K.D. Anglin Author Future is not letting his son go down without a fight. The “Life Is Good” rapper is reportedly heavily invested into his son’s defense case for a lawsuit against him in the state of Georgia. According to TMZ, Future is footing the bill for the legal fees to ensure that his son stands the best chance.In January, Jakobi Wilburn, Future’s eldest son, was allegedly found in possession of a firearm with the serial number tampered with when he was arrested during a gang bust in Georgia. Jakobi is facing charges for trespassing and criminal gang activity, as well as a count for altering the ID of a firearm. His parents Jessica Smith and rapper Future are reportedly committed to getting him the best lawyers for their son. “Our son is a minor and to protect his well being in this trying situation, we ask that everyone please respect our privacy at this time,” Jakobi’s mother, Jessica Smith, said in a statement. Though Jakobi is only 17-years-old, he will be judged as an adult in accordance with Georgian law. Reports are that he could earn an extensive sentence if he is convicted of all charges against him. Luckily, his parents are “knee-deep in working on his case,” TMZ says. He initially listed himself as indigent in early court documents, but his parents stepped in to help pull him out of this legal mess. It was initially reported that Wilburn would be represented by a public attorney, but thankfully, his father has the resources to get him the costly but effective help that he needs. Reports are that the 17-year-old could be facing up to 20 years because of the gang activity charge alone. More Future News Future’s Manager Addresses Travis Scott Verzuz Battle Reports Travis Scott Clowned Over Potential Verzuz With Future Future & Dess Dior Broke Up As Lori Harvey & Michael B. Jordan Goes Public With Relationship	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1401
__label__wiki	0.946697	0.946697	New England Patriots owner believes Brandin Cooks can live up to all-time great Saints Mailbag: How many yards to expect from Brandin Cooks ... - theadvocate.com The New England Patriots' Robert Kraft recently compared newly acquired receiver Brandin Cooks to former star Randy Moss March 28, 2017 at 11:03 AM March 28, 2017 at 11:03 AM New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has made no bones about how good he thinks new wide receiver Brandin Cooks can be. Speaking at the owner's meeting on Monday, Kraft compared the former New Orleans Saint to one of the best receivers to play the game. Kraft believes when all is said and done, Cooks could become as good as former Patriots and Vikings receiver, Randy Moss. What Kraft said is high praise indeed, but is the comparison really apt, or is this the case of a team's owner getting a little too verbose in his excitement over one of his new acquisitions? Cooks has been very good, but not great Brandin Cooks started his wide receiver career at Oregon State and while that school is not exactly an NFL factory, Cooks managed to win the award that goes to the best receiver in the game in his final year in college. Since joining the NFL, the newest New England Patriot has been very good and very steady, but he hasn't managed to achieve a rank of greatness just yet. The wide receiver has posted two 1,000 yard seasons in his first three years in the league but he's struggled to really step up and be the go-to receiver on the Saints. This isn't a situation where Cooks has had to toil with a below average quarterback throwing to him. The former Saint had Super Bowl-winning Drew Brees behind center. New England Patriots think he's ready to hit the next level If Cooks does manage to take the next step, he is likely on the right team. Receivers like Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman have managed to rise to the top despite being considered "projects" by most NFL scouts. Tom Brady throwing the ball helps, but the New England Patriots' offensive philosophy is key to making receivers game breakers as well. R. Kraft on Brandin Cooks: "Since I've owned the team, the only player that could make an impact like that at wide receiver was Randy Moss." — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 27, 2017 Kraft clearly believes Cooks could find himself a niche in the offense. When he talked to the media about what he thinks the newly acquired receiver can do, he pulled no punches. "Since I've owned the team, the only player that could make an impact like that at wide receiver was Randy Moss." He told ESPN's Mike Reiss. Blasting News recommends Tom Brady keeps ‘bromance’ with Edelman alive, makes fun of failed ‘high-five’ with ref Tom Brady’s kindness touches lives of high school football coach and his former player Mike Evans: 'Tom Brady is the greatest player to ever play the game, happy he’s on our side' Rodgers a fan of Tom Brady ‘for a long time’; TB12-Brees showdown draws monster TV ratings Eddie Lack of the Carolina Hurricanes suffers serious injury Green Bay Packers GM admits he needs a RB, but won't discuss Adrian Peterson '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way': Kenneth says his relationship is not acted Video '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way:' Sumit is facing backlash for choosing Jenny Video	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1402
__label__wiki	0.968415	0.968415	WWE news: Shawn Michaels says WWE offered him a 'WrestleMania 33' match WWE News: Goldberg Falls, Shawn Michaels Rises On 'Royal Rumble ... - inquisitr.com Shawn Michaels says the WWE wanted him to wrestle AJ Styles this year. by Shawn Lealos (article) and Milos Kitanovic (video) Ever since Shawn Michaels retired from the WWE, many fans have wondered if he has really wrestled his final match. Unlike many past WWE superstars who retired and then returned to the ring, Michaels has kept his word and remained retired from in-ring competition, although he still returns occasionally for an in-ring segment. However, in a recent podcast interview with Sam Roberts, Shawn said that the WWE offered him a match at "Wrestlemania 33" this year against A.J. Styles. 'WrestleMania 33' and Shawn Michaels Shawn Michaels said in the podcast that the WWE approached him and said that they didn't have an opponent for A.J. Styles for "WrestleMania 33" and offered him a chance to come out of retirement for what would be a major WWE dream match for many fans. Much like how the Roman Reigns vs. Undertaker match is seen as a passing-of-the-torch match, the same could be held true for a match between Michaels and Styles. If there is anyone in the WWE today that compares well to Shawn Michaels, it is A.J., a wrestler who sets out to steal the show everytime he gets into the ring. Shawn said that, when the WWE asked if he wanted the match, he said that he wishes Styles had been in the WWE 10-years ago because he would have jumped at the chance. AJ Styles and "WrestleMania 33" Because Shawn Michaels won't be wrestling A.J. Styles at "WrestleMania 33," the Phenomenal One will instead get into the ring with Shane McMahon for a match that is nowhere near as anticipated as one against Michaels would have been. There is no doubt that McMahon will do whatever is needed to put over Styles and Shane has always put his body through hell to entertain the WWE fans. However, when looking at dream matches for Styles, it is Shawn Michaels that tops that list. However, interestingly, Michaels has been on record to say that he feels that the dream match would be a great one but it isn't one that he dreams of. Instead, Shawn said that he would love to wrestle Samoa Joe or Kevin Owens because the contrast of styles is what always made his matches great in the past. Shawn Lealos Shawn Lealos is a freelance writer. Shawn received his Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma with a minor in Film Studies. He has worked as a journalist for over 20 years, first in the world of print journalism before moving to online media as the world changed. Follow shawn on Facebook Read more on the same topic from Shawn Lealos: Kyrie Irving talks about his upcoming free agency Lakers have presented Pelicans with 5 trade packages for Anthony Davis The Lakers plan to make a monster offer for Anthony Davis Blasting News recommends Tom Brady’s kindness touches lives of high school football coach and his former player Mike Evans: 'Tom Brady is the greatest player to ever play the game, happy he’s on our side' Rodgers a fan of Tom Brady ‘for a long time’; TB12-Brees showdown draws monster TV ratings Tom Brady keeps ‘bromance’ with Edelman alive, makes fun of failed ‘high-five’ with ref Russell Westbrook sets a new NBA record in Oklahoma City Thunder win Los Angeles Lakers reveal Shaquille O'Neal's statue '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way': Kenneth says his relationship is not acted Video '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way:' Sumit is facing backlash for choosing Jenny Video	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1403
__label__wiki	0.918057	0.918057	Panthers vs. Patriots live stream, TV channel, game time, & NFL odds Tom Brady and the Patriots host Cam Newton and the Panthers on Sunday. [Image via NFL/YouTube] Carolina tries to bounce back after their first loss of the season but will visit New England. October 1, 2017 at 10:02 AM October 1, 2017 at 10:02 AM Sunday's early afternoon NFL games will feature a battle between Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers as they face Tom Brady and the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. The two teams each have one loss for their season with Carolina coming off their first defeat last Sunday to the Saints. With the game in Foxborough, it could make for an intriguing matchup between potential NFL Playoff teams down the road. Here's the latest Panthers vs. Patriots game preview including point spread, over/under, Game Time, TV channel, and live stream feed options. The Carolina Panthers find themselves 2-1 after a disappointing home loss to the New Orleans Saints, 34-13. Scoring has been an issue for this team so far, as they've only put up 15 points a game. On the other side, they have managed to hold opponents to an average of 13.3 points per game. Passing has been the strong suit of the team as they've racked up 194.3 yards per game. With mobile quarterback Cam Newton on the field today, they'll look to get more offense going because holding the Pats to 13 points may be difficult. Tom Brady and New England have now won two-straight games after their embarrassing home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs to kick off the season. Last week, the team edged the Houston Texans 36-33 thanks to a 25-yard touchdown pass from Brady to Brandin Cooks with just 23 seconds left. Brady finished with 378 yards and five touchdown passes on 25-for-35 passing while Cooks had five catches for 131 yards and two touchdowns. The Patriots are the favorites at home today, with a point spread of nine points in their favor. They're listed at -500 on the moneyline with the visiting Panthers as +375 underdogs. The over/under points total is 49 points for the complete game. How to watch it live The Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots are slated to meet at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday afternoon. This game will be televised in select regions on FOX and their affiliated channels. Live streaming may be available in those regions via the Fox Sports Go website or mobile apps for cable and satellite subscribers. There's also the Sunday NFL Ticket from DirecTV as another television option for out-of-market viewing regions. For Panthers vs. Patriots live streaming, Fox Sports Go is one option for the specific viewing regions. Another option is the NFL Game Pass subscription service available through NFL.com website. Also, Verizon customers have access to the Verizon NFL Mobile apps for watching live stream feeds of a variety of NFL games each weekend. Blasting News recommends Tom Brady’s kindness touches lives of high school football coach and his former player Mike Evans: 'Tom Brady is the greatest player to ever play the game, happy he’s on our side' Rodgers a fan of Tom Brady ‘for a long time’; TB12-Brees showdown draws monster TV ratings Tom Brady keeps ‘bromance’ with Edelman alive, makes fun of failed ‘high-five’ with ref Hell In A Cell 2017: Expect the unexpected? David Goffin wins Shenzhen Open title '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way': Kenneth says his relationship is not acted Video '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way:' Sumit is facing backlash for choosing Jenny Video	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1404
__label__cc	0.577326	0.422674	McDonald's Filet-O-Fish The year 1963 was a big one in McDonald's history. The 500th McDonald's restaurant opened in Toledo, Ohio, and Hamburger University graduated its 500th student. It was in that same year that McDonald's served its one billionth hamburger in grand fashion on The Art Linkletter Show. Ronald McDonald also made his debut that year in Washington, D.C., and the Fillet-O-Fish sandwich was introduced as the first new menu addition since the restaurant chain opened in 1948. Check out my other Micky D copycat recipes here. Update 8/4/19: Current versions of this sandwich come with the bun untoasted. For a classic version, make your copycat McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich as described below, or skip step 2. Be sure to microwave your finished sandwich for 10-15 seconds to warm up your bun, and steam the sandwich before serving. 2 teaspoons sweet relish 2 teaspoons minced onion 2 plain hamburger buns 2 Mrs. Paul's breaded fish portions (square) 1 slice American cheese Restaurant/Brand 1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, relish, minced onion, and salt and set aside. This is your tartar sauce. 2. Lightly grill the faces of the bun. 3. Cook the fish according to the package instructions. You can bake the fish, but your sandwich will taste much more like the original if you fry it in oil. 4. Divide the tartar sauce and spread it evenly on each of the top buns. 5. Slice the cheese in half and place a piece on each of the bottom buns. 6. Place the cooked fish on top of the cheese slice on each sandwich, and top off the sandwiches with the top buns. 7. Microwave each sandwich on high for 10 to 15 seconds to warm the buns. Makes 2 sandwiches. Tidbits: If you can find fish only in wedge shapes, just use two wedges on each sandwich, fitting them together side by side to form a square. Leigh Hein Oct 26, 2020, 13:50 This recipe is spot on! My husband absolutely LOVES this sandwich and he is extremely happy with this recipe. Personally we like hopping extra tartar sauce on. TIP: Ore Ida Golden shoestring fries taste just like McDonald’s fries. We use a small deep fryer and a liberal amount of salt. Conni Biscayart Yum. Will use this often during Lent instead of driving to Mickey D's. Thanks Todd Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Menu Description: "Chicken breast tenderloins sauteed with bell peppers, roasted garlic and onions in a garlic cream sauce over angel hair." This dish is a big favorite of Olive Garden regulars. Chicken tenderloins are lightly breaded and sauteed along with colorful bell peppers and chopped red onion. Angel hair pasta is tossed into the pan along with a healthy dose of fresh scampi sauce. If you're cooking for two, you can prepare this dish for the table in one large skillet, saving the remaining ingredients for another meal. If you're making all four servings at once, you need two skillets. If you can't find fresh chicken tenderloins (the tender part of the chicken breast), you can usually find bags of them in the freezer section. McDonald's Tangy Honey Mustard One of the tastiest dipping sauces that you can choose with your order of Chicken McNuggets is this sweet-and-sour creamy Dijon mustard. No longer shall you find it necessary to beg for extra packets of this sauce with your next box of cluck chunks. Now, with just four ingredients, you can from this day forward mix up the stuff at home anytime you want to use it as a spread on savory sandwiches (great with ham!) or as a dipping sauce for your own home-cooked nuggets or chicken strips. Check out my recipes for McDonald's hot mustard, sweet and sour, sweet chili, and Szechuan sauces. KFC Grilled Chicken It took chefs several years to develop what would eventually become KFC's most clucked about new product launch in the chain's 57-year history. With between 70 to 180 calories and four to nine grams of fat, depending on the piece, the new un-fried chicken is being called "KFC's second secret recipe," and "a defining moment in our brand's storied history" in a company press release. The secret recipe for the new grilled chicken is now stored on an encrypted computer flash drive next to the Colonel's handwritten original fried chicken recipe in an electronic safe at KFC company headquarters. Oprah Winfrey featured the chicken on her talk show and gave away so many coupons for free grilled chicken meals that some customers waited in lines for over an hour and half, and several stores ran out and had to offer rain checks. Company spokesperson Laurie Schalow told the Associated Press that KFC has never seen such a huge response to any promotion. "It's unprecedented in our more than 50 years," she said. "It beats anything we've ever done." When I heard about all the commotion over this new secret recipe I immediately locked myself up in the underground lab with a 12-piece bucket of the new grilled chicken, plus a sample I obtained of the proprietary seasoning blend, and got right to work. After days of nibbling through what amounts to a small flock of hens, I'm happy to bring you this amazing cloned version of this fast food phenomenon so that you can now reproduce it in your own kitchen. Find the smallest chicken you can for this KFC grilled chicken copycat recipe, since KFC uses young hens. Or better yet save some dough by finding a small whole chicken and cut it up yourself. The secret preparation process requires that you marinate (brine) your chicken for a couple hours in a salt and MSG solution. This will make the chicken moist all of the way through and give it great flavor. After the chicken has brined, it's brushed with liquid smoke-flavored oil that will not only make the seasoning stick to the chicken, but will also ensure that the chicken doesn't stick to the pan. The liquid smoke in the oil gives the chicken a smoky flavor as if it had been cooked on an open flame barbecue grill. The grilled chicken at KFC is probably cooked on ribbed metal plates in specially designed convection ovens to get those grill marks. I duplicated that process using an oven-safe grill pan, searing the chicken first on the stovetop to add the grill marks, then cooking the chicken through in the oven. If you don't have a grill pan or a grill plate, you can just sear the chicken in any large oven safe saute pan. If you have a convection function on your oven you should definitely use it, but the recipe will still work in a standard oven with the temperature set just a little bit higher. After baking the chicken for 20 minutes on each side, you're ready to dive into your own 8-piece bucket of delicious indoor grilled chicken that's as tasty as the fried stuff, but without all the fat. Check out the video demonstration of this recipe. Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese What is it about Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese that makes it the number one choice for true mac & cheese maniacs? It's probably the simple recipe that includes wholesome ingredients like skim milk and real Cheddar cheese, without any preservatives or unpronounceable chemicals. The basic Stouffer's Mac and Cheese ingredients are great for kitchen cloners who want an easy fix that doesn't require much shopping. I found the recipe to work best as an exact duplicate of the actual product: a frozen dish that you heat up later in the oven. This way you'll get slightly browned macaroni & cheese that looks like it posed for the nicely lit photo on the Stouffer's box. Since you'll only need about 3/4 cup of uncooked elbow macaroni for each recipe, you can make several 4-person servings with just one 16-ounce box of macaroni, and then keep them all in the freezer until the days when your troops have their mac & cheese attacks. Be sure to use freshly shredded Cheddar cheese here, since it melts much better than pre-shredded cheese (and it's cheaper). Use a whisk to stir the sauce often as it thickens, so that you get a smooth—not lumpy or grainy—finished product. KFC Buttermilk Biscuits In 1991 Kentucky Fried Chicken bigwigs decided to improve the image of America's third-largest fast-food chain. As a more health-conscious society began to affect sales of fried chicken, the company changed its name to KFC and introduced a lighter fare of skinless chicken. In the last forty years KFC has experienced extraordinary growth. Five years after first franchising the business, Colonel Harland Sanders had 400 outlets in the United States and Canada. Four years later there were more than 600 franchises, including one in England, the first overseas outlet. In 1964 John Y. Brown, Jr., a young Louisville lawyer, and Jack Massey, a Nashville financier, bought the Colonel's business for $2 million. Only seven years later, in 1971 Heublein, Inc., bought the KFC Corporation for $275 million. Then in 1986, for a whopping $840 million, PepsiCo added KFC to its conglomerate, which now includes Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. That means PepsiCo owns more fast food outlets than any other company including McDonald's. At each KFC restaurant, workers blend real buttermilk with a dry blend to create the well-known KFC buttermilk biscuits recipe that have made a popular menu item since their introduction in 1982. Pair these buttermilk biscuits with KFC's mac and cheese recipe and the famous KFC Original Recipe Chicken, and skip the drive-thru tonight! Skyline Chili There's no chocolate in it. Or coffee. Or Coca-Cola. The ingredient rumors for the Skyline Chili secret recipe are plentiful on the Internet, but anyone can purchase cans of Skyline chili from the company and find the ingredients listed right on the label: beef, water, tomato paste, dried torula yeast, salt, spices, cornstarch, and natural flavors. You can trust that if chocolate were included in the secret recipe, the label would reflect it—important information for people with a chocolate allergy. All it takes to recreate the unique flavor of Skyline is a special blend of easy-to-find spices plus beef broth and a few other not-so-unusual ingredients. Let the chili simmer for an hour or so, then serve it up on its own or in one of the traditional Cincinnati-style serving suggestions (the "ways" they call 'em) with the chili poured over spaghetti noodles, topped with grated Cheddar cheese and other good stuff: 3-Way: Pour chili over cooked spaghetti noodles and top with grated Cheddar cheese. 4-Way: Add a couple teaspoons of grated onion before adding the cheese. 5-Way: Add cooked red beans over the onions before adding the cheese. If you're a fan of this hearty dish, you may also like my clone recipes for other popular soups and chilis here. Taco Bell Burrito Supreme To copy Taco Bell's most famous burrito at home you first must assemble the meaty foundation of many of the chain's top-selling products: the spiced ground beef. Toss it and seven other tasty ingredients into a large flour tortilla and fold using the same technique as taught to new recruits to the chain. Add your favorite hot sauce for a bit of heat, or clone a Taco Bell hot sauce, such as the Taco Bell Fire Border Sauce with the clone recipe here. When sales of this once limited-offering sandwich exceeded expectations, Wendy's made it a permanent menu item. Now you can re-create the spicy kick of the original with a secret blend of spices in the chicken's crispy coating. Follow the same stacking order as the original, and you will make four sandwich clones here at a fraction of the cost of the real thing. Red Robin Red's Homemade Chili Menu Description: "Lots of fresh ground beef and red kidney beans with a perfect blend of fresh Poblano & Chipotle peppers and plenty of seasoning. Topped with Cheddar cheese, diced red onions and tortilla strips. Not too hot, but enough flavor to know you ate it." Ah yes, nothing like a hot bowl of homemade chili on a cool day. Red Robin serves hot, chunky chili topped with cheddar cheese, onions and crunchy tortilla strips that'll warm your soul. The Top Secret Recipes hack here can be served up the same fashion, or you can use this chili as they do in the restaurant to top homemade nachos or an open-faced chili cheeseburger. If you're one of those who prefer a higher-octane, spicier chili, just use more canned chipotles, or add some of the delicious adobo sauce that's in the can with the chilies. Do you love Red Robin? Find more cool copycats here. Carrabba's Spicy Sausage Lentil Soup It's not served every day at Carrabba's Italian Grill, but when this amazing soup is on the menu consider yourself lucky and snag a bowl. It's chock-full of lentils and other good bits of vegetables and herbs, plus there are big chunks of spicy Italian sausage in every bite. Best of all, Carrabba's sausage and lentil soup recipe is a cinch to clone. Most of the work here is just chopping stuff up, including a small ham steak which you can find where the bacon is sold in your market. If you can't find a ham steak, you can slice up some deli ham. Get everything in a pot and let it simmer. In 1 hour you'll have enough hot, chunky soup for at least a dozen cup-size servings. Also enjoy our Carrabba's chicken marsala recipe. Marie Callender's Pumpkin Pie Menu Description: "Our famous pumpkin pie has just the right amount of spice." The vittles from Marie Callender's have made an impression beyond the chain's West Coast roots with home-style packaged entrees and side dishes available in frozen food sections of supermarkets across the country. Pie making is where the chain excels. A fresh slice of a Marie Callender's pie is as close as you'll get to homemade heaven this side of Grandma's porch window. This clone is an obvious selection, since the restaurant sells more pumpkin pies than any other, even in non-holiday months. This clone is a perfect opportunity to improve on icky pumpkin pie recipes (like those found on cans of canned pumpkin, for example) in many ways. For one thing, there's no need to use canned evaporated milk when fresh whole milk and cream is so much better. And three eggs, versus two found in many recipes, will add to the richness and firmness of the cooked filling. After mixing the filling we'll let it sit for a bit while waiting for the oven to preheat. This way it can come closer to room temperature, and the pie filling will bake more evenly. The clone recipe included here for the crust uses a chilled combination of butter and shortening for the perfect mix of flavor and flakiness. If you're looking for something to please both the pumpkin and pecan lovers, try my clone for pumpkin pecan cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory. Update 10/12/17: I made a few changes to improve this recipe. I increased the pumpkin to 19 ounces (or 2 1/2 cups) to better fill the crust. Get a large can of pumpkin. Also, I took the egg yolk out of the crust for a flakier and more tender finished product. Also, because of the additional filling, I've increased the baking time by 10 minutes to 60 to 70 minutes. If you find your crust getting too dark on top, use a pie crust shield or mold some foil around the top of the crust to prevent it from over-browning. Burger King Onion Rings Since McDonald's doesn't sell onion rings, these crunchy, golden hoops from the world's number two restaurant chain are the most popular onion rings in the world. There are more than 12,000 Burger Kings in 61 countries these days, and after French fries, onion rings are the second-most popular companion to the chain's signature Whopper sandwich. Check out how simple it is to clone a whopping four dozen onion rings from one onion, using this triple-breading process. When frying, trans fat-free vegetable shortening makes for the best Burger King Onion Rings recipe, but you can get by fine using vegetable oil if that's the way you want to go.. (For a great dipping sauce—similar to Outback's Bloomin' Onion sauce—check out my clone recipe for Burger King's Zesty Onion Ring Dipping Sauce.) Top Secret Recipes Unlocked Exclusive signed copy. The original clone recipe king has done it again. For the last twenty-three years Todd Wilbur has been creating amazing culinary carbon copies of all your favorite brand-name foods using his special techniques. In this, his 9th cookbook, the Clone Ranger brings you over 100 new kitchen clones! Todd reveals key ingredients and the secret-yet-simple steps for duplicating famous foods from Starbucks, McDonald's, Panera Bread, Subway, Burger King, Mrs. Fields, Taco Bell, Orange Julius, Boston Market, Popeyes, Sonic Drive-In, KFC, and many more. Every recipe is created from scratch in Todd's top secret test kitchen so you know you're getting the best original clone recipes on the planet! Click on the "Table of Contents" link (underneath the book graphic on the left) to see a full list of recipes included in this cookbook. Other books you may like: Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 3 and Top Secret Recipes Step-by-Step. White Castle Burgers Nicknamed "Sliders" and "Gut Bombers," these famous tiny burgers were one of the earliest fast-food creations. It all started in 1921 when E.W. Ingram borrowed $700 to open a hamburger stand in Wichita, Kansas. Ingram chose the name White Castle because "white" signified purity and cleanliness, while "castle" represented strength. permanence, and stability. White Castle lived up to its name, maintaining that permanence and stability by growing steadily over the years to a total of 380 restaurants. Ingram's inspiration was the development of steam-grilling, a unique process that helped the burgers retain moisture. The secret is grilling the meat over a small pile of onions that give off steam as they cook. Five holes in each mini-burger help to ensure that the meat is completely cooked without having to flip the patties. Today customers can buy these burgers "by the sack" at the outlets, or pick them up in the freezer section of most grocery stores, but hey, making them at home is fun! Now, how about some fries and a milkshake to complete the meal. Chili's Chili Queso Menu Description: "Our appetizing cheese dip with seasoned beef. Served with warm tostada chips." Take your chips for a dip in this top-secret Chili's skillet queso copycat recipe that comes to your table in a small cast iron skillet along with a big bowl of tortilla chips. A popular recipe that's been circulating calls for combining Velveeta with Hormel no-bean chili. Sure, it's a good start, but there's more to Chili's spicy cheese dip than that. Toss a few other ingredients into the saucepan and after about 20 minutes you'll have a great dip for picnic, party, or game time. Now, what's for dinner? Check out my other Chili's copycat recipes here. Kraft Shake 'N Bake Original Need a recipe that copies Shake 'N Bake in a pinch? Here's the TSR solution for a quick clone that will give you the same texture and flavor of Kraft Shake 'N Bake using very common ingredients. You may notice the color is a bit different in this clone when compared to the real thing. That's because this recipe doesn't include beet powder—a hard to find ingredient that lends a red/orange tint to the original. But after you sink your teeth into the chicken baked the same way as described on the Shake 'N Bake box you'll swear it's the same stuff. When you're ready to get shaking and baking, use this breading on 2 1/2 pounds of chicken pieces or on 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Outback Steakhouse Mashed Sweet Potatoes This special side may not always be on the menu at your local Outback Steakhouse. If it's not, use this Outback Steakhouse sweet potato copycat recipe to satisfy your craving. The butter, sugar and spices added to the baked and mashed sweet potatoes make this dish great with salmon, chicken, turkey, and pork; and it rocks as a holiday feast side. It's so sweet and rich that it could double as pie filling. And just check out the amazing finishing touch: pecans, corn flakes and oats mixed with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for a streusel-like crunchy topping, that you'll want to eat by the spoonful. Girl Scout Cookies Thin Mints If those cute little cookie peddlers aren't posted outside the market, it may be tough to get your hands on these—the most popular cookies sold by the Girl Scouts every spring. One out of every four boxes of cookies sold by the girls is Thin Mints. This hack Girl Scout cookie thin mint recipe uses an improved version of the chocolate wafers created for the Oreo cookie clone in the second TSR book More Top Secret Recipes. That recipe creates 108 cookie wafers, so when you're done dipping, you'll have the equivalent of three boxes of the Girl Scout Cookies favorite. That's why you bought those extra cookie sheets, right? You could, of course, reduce this thin mint recipe by baking only one-third of the cookie dough for the wafers and then reducing the coating ingredients by one-third, giving you a total of 36 cookies. But that may not be enough to last you until next spring. Click here for more of your favorite Girl Scout Cookies. Update 11/16/17: You can make an even better clone using a chocolate product that wasn't available when I created this recipe. Rather than using the semi-sweet chocolate chips combined with shortening and peppermint for coating the cookies, use Ghirardelli Dark Melting Wafers. You will need 2 10-ounce bags of the chips, mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract (and no shortening). Melt the chocolate the same way, and dip the cookies as instructed. Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts The automated process for creating Krispy Kreme doughnuts, developed in the 1950's, took the company many years to perfect. When you drive by your local Krispy Kreme store between 5:00 and 11:00 each day (both a.m. and p.m.) and see the "Hot Doughnuts Now" sign lit up, inside the store custom-made stainless steel machines are rolling. Doughnut batter is extruded into little doughnut shapes that ride up and down through a temperature and humidity controlled booth to activate the yeast. This creates the perfect amount of air in the dough that will yield a tender and fluffy finished product. When the doughnuts are perfectly puffed up, they're gently dumped into a moat of hot vegetable shortening where they float on one side until golden brown, and then the machine flips them over to cook the other side. When the doughnuts finish frying, they ride up a mesh conveyor belt and through a ribbon of white sugar glaze. If you're lucky enough to taste one of these doughnuts just as it comes around the corner from the glazing, you're in for a real treat—the warm circle of sweet doughy goodness practically melts in your mouth. It's this secret process that helped Krispy Kreme become the fastest-growing doughnut chain in the country. As you can guess, the main ingredient in a Krispy Kreme doughnut is wheat flour, but there is also some added gluten, soy flour, malted barley flour, and modified food starch; plus egg yolk, non-fat milk, flavoring, and yeast. I suspect a low-gluten flour, like cake flour, is probably used in the original mix to make the doughnuts tender, and then the manufacturer adds the additional gluten to give the doughnuts the perfect framework for rising. I tested many combinations of cake flour and wheat gluten, but found that the best texture resulted from cake flour combined with all-purpose flour. I also tried adding a little soy flour to the mix, but the soy gave the dough a strange taste and it didn't benefit the texture of the dough in any way. I excluded the malted barley flour and modified food starch from the Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut recipe since these are difficult ingredients to find. These exclusions didn't seem to matter because the real secret in making these doughnuts look and taste like the original lies primarily in careful handling of the dough. The Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut recipe dough will be very sticky when first mixed together, and you should be careful not to over mix it or you will build up some tough gluten strands, and that will result in chewy doughnuts. You don't even need to touch the dough until it is finished with the first rising stage. After the dough rises for 30 to 45 minutes it will become easier to handle, but you will still need to flour your hands. Also, be sure to generously flour the surface you are working on when you gently roll out the dough for cutting. When each doughnut shape is cut from the dough, place it onto a small square of wax paper that has been lightly dusted with flour. Using wax paper will allow you to easily transport the doughnuts (after they rise) from the baking sheet to the hot shortening without deflating the dough. As long as you don't fry them too long—1 minute per side should be enough—you will have tender homemade doughnuts that will satisfy even the biggest Krispy Kreme fanatics. KFC Mashed Potatoes & Gravy This KFC mashed potatoes and gravy recipe duplicates the tasty tan stuff that's poured over fluffy mashed potatoes at the Colonel's chain of restaurants. And since the original recipe contains MSG (as does their chicken), this mash potato & gravy sauce clone was designed with that "secret" ingredient. You may choose to leave out the MSG, which is a natural amino acid found in vegetables and other foods, but your clone won't taste like the real thing without it. Also try our KFC Potato Salad copycat recipe. Hard Rock Cafe Bar-B-Que Beans If you like baked beans you'll want to try this clone recipe from the world's first theme restaurant chain. Combine ingredients in a covered casserole dish, and bake for an hour and a half. This makes the dish handy if transporting to another location for a party or potluck, since you can fill the dish, cover it, then pop it into the oven once you arrive. For the pulled pork you can either use the recipe here Hard Rock Cafe Pig Sandwich clone, or you can add some pre-made pulled pork found in most stores. Or just leave that ingredient out. Either way the beans you make here will be a tasty side dish or solo snack. Claim Jumper Meatloaf Menu Description: "Our own special recipe made with fresh ground chuck, pork, mild onions, green peppers and more. Served with mashed potatoes, brown gravy and garlic toast." Here's a great meatloaf recipe to add to your dinnertime repertoire. This luscious loaf combines ground chuck with ground pork along with bread crumbs, green onion, garlic, carrot and green pepper for one of the best classic American meatloaves. Use a perforated nesting meatloaf pan if you've got one so that the fat drains out into the pan below. If you don't have one of those a regular loaf pan will still work fine. But use a large one. This recipe makes a pretty big loaf. Hard Rock Cafe Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Give this simple soup clone a shot and you'll never again want to eat chicken soup from a can. I designed this recipe to be easy, requiring chicken fillets rather than a whole chicken, and you won't need to create a stock from scratch. K.C. Masterpiece Original Barbecue Sauce Even though it's now owned and produced by the Clorox Company, Original K.C. Masterpiece barbecue sauce is the same as when it was first created in good ole Kansas City, USA. This is the sauce that steals awards from all the other popular sauces on the market. Now it's sold in a variety of flavors. But this is the clone for the original, and you'll find it very easy to make. Just throw all of the ingredients in a saucepan, crank it up to a boil, then simmer for about an hour. Done deal. And just like the original Masterpiece, this stuff will make a work of art out of any of your grilled meats, or burgers and sandwiches, and as a dipping sauce or marinade. Complete your cookout with this KFC Cole Slaw recipe. Kahlua Coffee Liqueur (Improved) The redesigned Kahlua Coffee Liqueur labels now says "Rum and Coffee Liqueur," which is a helpful description when creating a clone version of the famous cordial. This text was not on the bottle 30 years ago when I made my first version of this liqueur using vodka—not rum. So, back into the lab went I, to create an improved version of the drink with rum, just like the label says. I used light rum here for the photo because it is more of a neutral taste like the vodka called for in my first version, but since it doesn't include the caramel color added to Kahlua, your drink will come out a lighter shade of brown than the real stuff. However, you can also use dark rum in this recipe, which will add other flavor notes to your finished product, plus caramel color to deepen the shade of your liqueur. There are many other famous drinks you can make at home! See if I cloned your favorites here.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1407
__label__wiki	0.733615	0.733615	Janet Suzman Dame Janet Suzman, DBE (born 9 February 1939) is a South African/British actress who enjoyed a successful early career in the Royal Shakespeare Company, later replaying many Shakespearean roles, among others, on TV. In her first film Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), her performance as the Empress earned nominations for several awards. Suzman has since starred in a wide range of classical and modern drama, as well as directing many productions, both in England and South Africa. She is a niece of the late South African politician and outspoken anti-apartheid campaigner, Helen Suzman. Janet Suzman was born in Johannesburg to a Jewish family, the daughter of Betty (née Sonnenberg) and Saul Suzman, a wealthy tobacco importer. Her grandfather, Max Sonnenberg, was a member of the South African parliament, and she is a niece of the late civil rights/anti-apartheid campaigner, Helen Suzman. Suzman was educated at the independent school Kingsmead College, Johannesburg, and at the University of the Witwatersrand where she studied English and French. She moved to London in 1959. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Janet_Suzman Suzman, Janet Filmography 2013, role: actress , character name: Mrs. Cartwright Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard Moominland Tales: The Life of Tove Jansson 2012, role: actress , character name: Readings 2008, role: actress , character name: Ninereeds 2005, role: actress , character name: Japanese Woman 2002, role: actress , character name: Max's Mother A Fairy Story 2002, role: actress Manhunt: The Press Baron's Wife 2001, role: actress , character name: Narrator Secrets of the Incas Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper Hildegard of Bingen 1994, role: actress , character name: Marchioness The ABC of Democracy Leon the Pig Farmer 1992, role: actress , character name: Judith Geller The Secret Agent 1992, role: actress , character name: Margaret, Duchess of Chester Nuns on the Run 1990, role: actress , character name: Sister Superior Revolutionary Witness 1989, role: actress , character name: Theroign de Mericourt 1989, role: director A Dry White Season 1989, role: actress , character name: Susan du Toit The Evening Standard Drama Awards Only One Earth Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy 1986, role: actress , character name: Lady Edwina Mountbatten Masterpiece Theatre: Fifteen Years The Midsummer Marriage 1984, role: actress , character name: Sosostris The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood 1984, role: actress , character name: Eleanor of Aquitaine 1983, role: actress , character name: Edmea Tetua The Draughtsman's Contract 1982, role: actress , character name: Mrs Herbert 1982, role: actress , character name: Virginia Herbert Priest of Love 1981, role: actress , character name: Frieda Lawrence The Greeks: A Journey in Space and Time 1980, role: actress , character name: Emilia Marcus The House on Garibaldi Street 1979, role: actress , character name: Hedda 1976, role: actress , character name: Leni Strauss 1976, role: actress , character name: Viola Miss Nightingale 1974, role: actress , character name: Florence Nightingale The Black Windmill 1974, role: actress , character name: Alex Tarrant 1974, role: actress , character name: Cleopatra A Day in the Death of Joe Egg 1972, role: actress , character name: Sheila The 44th Annual Academy Awards 1972, role: actress , character name: Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role 1971, role: actress , character name: Alexandra 1967, role: actress , character name: Krupskaya Latest News for: janet suzman 'Wonder Woman' Gal Gadot turns 'Cleopatra' DNA India 12 Oct 2020 Various actresses have portrayed the role of Cleopatra in the past, a few being - Lindsey Marshal, Alessandra Negrini, Monica Bellucci, Leonor Varela, Janet Suzman, Amanda Barrie, Pascale Petit, Piper Laurie, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia ...... Kings of the hill Islington Tribune 03 Sep 2020 A new book asks whether small skeletons found in a house in Hampstead can be linked to a notorious 18th-century brothel keeper. Dan Carrier goes in search of answers ... It was here they set up King’s Coffee House ... • Hampstead resident Dame Janet Suzman reads extracts from The Harlots of Haverstock Hill at belsizevillage.co.uk – click on View Films. .... ‘He’s so strapping and virile’: Patrick Stewart at 80, by Shatner, McKellen, Grammer and more The Irish Times 13 Jul 2020 I’m so pleased Patrick is turning 80 and still looks about 35. I can’t say he’s changed at all since I first met him on Star Trek; we’ve also done an X-Men film together and he guest-starred on Frasier. I do see a little of myself in Patrick and vice versa. We both like to turn a phrase ... In some ways he does seem quintessentially English ... Janet Suzman ... .... The Journal 09 Feb 2020 Today in History. Today is Sunday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2020. There are 326 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History.. On Feb. 9, 1943, the World War II battle of Guadalcanal in the southwest Pacific ended with an Allied victory over Japanese forces. On this date. ... In 1960, Adolph Coors Co ... In 1995, Former Senator J ... Actress Janet Suzman is 81.... Today in History: Sunday, Feb. 9 Times Free Press 09 Feb 2020 Photo Gallery Today in History. Sunday, Feb. 6. View 68 Photos. Today's Highlight in History. On Feb. 9, 1943, the World War II battle of Guadalcanal in the southwest Pacific ended with an Allied victory over Japanese forces. On this date. ... In 1950, in a speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, Sen ... In 1960, Adolph Coors Co ... Gov ... Actress Janet Suzman is 81 ... .... Today in History, Feb. 9 Republican American 09 Feb 2020 Today is Sunday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2020. There are 326 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History.. On Feb. 9, 1943, the World War II battle of Guadalcanal in the southwest Pacific ended with an Allied victory over Japanese forces. On this date. ... In 1950, in a speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, Sen ... Gov ... Actress Janet Suzman is 81 ... .... Horoscopes and celebrity birthdays for Sunday, Feb. 9 Winona Daily News 09 Feb 2020 Today's Birthday (02/09/20). Your community provides power and growth this year. Plan and organize for best results. Winter rest renews your physical energy and vitality. Redirect a romance next winter. Friends inspire you to reach new heights together. Connect for common gain. To get the advantage, check the day's rating ... Actress Janet Suzman is 81 ... .... Health system ‘must be tip-top’, says new Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Independent online (SA) 08 Feb 2020 So says Mark Suzman, newly-appointed chief executive of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation ... Suzman, whose great-aunt was anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman and whose aunt is the actress Janet Suzman, spoke about the contribution the foundation was making to battle the coronavirus alongside its effort to combat HIV/Aids and TB.... Celebrity birthdays – Feb. 9 (copy) Herald & Review 08 Feb 2020 Actress Janet Suzman is 81. Singer Carole King is 78. Singer Barbara Lewis is 77. Actor Joe Pesci is 77. Author Alice Walker is 76. Actress Mia Farrow is 75. Actress Judith Light is 71. Country singer Travis Tritt is ... .... Coronavirus shows that health systems 'are often relatively under-invested’ So says Mark Suzman, newly-appointed chief executive of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation ... Suzman, whose great aunt was anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman and whose aunt is the actress Janet Suzman, spoke about the contribution the foundation was making to battle the coronavirus alongside its effort to combat HIV/Aids and TB.... 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__label__wiki	0.744757	0.744757	Don’t expect Biden to reenter the Iran nuclear deal quickly Biden wants to extend the US-Russia nuclear arms treaty for 5 years Covid variant found in South Africa worries scientists Anthony Fauci makes the Biden administration’s debut at the WHO Why There Are No Data on COVID-19 Vaccination and Pregnancy Latest News, All Over the World 2020 presidential debate: Trump “only” interrupted Biden 34 times October 23, 2020 ayman022 0 Comments By Vox’s count, there were 96 interruptions and interjections in Thursday’s final presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee. President Donald Trump was responsible for 65 percent of the interruptions — substantive moments where he spoke over another person, stopping the conversational flow — and former Vice President Joe Biden was responsible for 67 percent of the shorter interjections, chiming in with comments like “not true” or “oh, come on.” (More on how we counted below). At one point, after debate moderator Kristen Welker asked Biden about his vote for the 1994 crime bill, Trump repeatedly pushed the former vice president on why he didn’t accomplish his proposed criminal justice reforms during his eight years in the White House. Trump: You had eight years to get it done. Now you’re saying you’re going to get it done because you’re all talk and no action, Joe. Welker [indicating Biden]: Your response. Biden: We got a lot of it done — Trump: You didn’t get anything done. Biden: 38,000 prisoners — Trump: You got nothing done. That was one of Trump’s 34 interruptions. Biden interrupted Trump occasionally as well (17 times by our count), but was much more likely to toss in a sarcastic or incredulous rejoinder, as he did when Trump was discussing climate change: Trump: Solar doesn’t have it yet. It’s not powerful enough yet to really run our big beautiful factories that we need to compete with the world. So — Biden: False. Trump: It’s all a pipe dream … In the first presidential debate, as Vox’s Zack Beauchamp reported, Trump “used interruption as his central strategy, attempting to fluster Biden and prevent him from making actual substantive arguments. Instead of engaging on the merits, Trump deliberately turned the first presidential debate into a carnival.” While we didn’t count the interruptions in the first debate, the follow-up certainly felt more civil (and by Slate’s measure, Trump interrupted 128 times all by himself in the first debate). This could be a win for the Commission on Presidential Debates, which introduced a mute button following the first unwieldy debate, but it’s equally plausible Trump’s relative restraint is due to polling indicating Americans didn’t approve of his first performance. What is an interruption? Interruptions are really hard to define. As Kristin Anderson, professor of psychology at the University of Houston, told FiveThirtyEight in 2016 after another interruption-laden debate, “It’s unimaginable how many definitions of interruptions I’ve seen in the [scientific] literature. These are definitions that have to be operationally defined and submitted to peer review, and you still get a lot.” Vox used the following rules for counting interruptions and interjections: An interjection is when an individual speaks over another for a few words, but does not stop the flow of the original speaker. An interruption is when one individual speaks over another for more than a few words. Whether that individual succeeds in taking over the debate, or simply makes an attempt to while the original speaker continues to speak, does not affect whether we considered it an interruption. Someone who was interrupted and attempts to keep talking over the interrupter is not, himself, interrupting. We did not count laughs, scoffs, etc. as interruptions or interjections. If after reading these rules you think there’s still quite a bit of room for subjectivity, you’re right, and it’s for good reason. Imagine a normal conversation where someone who is listening says “yeah” in agreement with you while you’re speaking. That’s not something we’d usually consider to be an interruption, because in our normal lives we use tone and context to judge these exchanges. As FiveThirtyEight’s Maggie Koerth explained four years ago, there’s “something scientists call ‘back-channeling’ — the ‘yeah’ or ‘mm-hmmms’ that we all toss out while listening … and which are generally meant to encourage the speaker to continue.” However, during a debate it’s difficult for us to judge objectively which of these interjections are truly disruptive and which were not intended to be. So we defaulted to counting them. What’s clear from the breakdown of interjections versus interruptions is that Biden is much more likely to stop talking once he interjects and the other person doesn’t cede the floor. He also allowed himself to use verbal tics like “oh god” while Trump was speaking which, while non-disruptive, did spike his tally of interjections significantly. Joe Biden is a master of the incredulous “come on!” — Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) October 23, 2020 It’s too soon to tell how Americans will view the final debate. But the chaos of the first debate may have set the bar low enough for Trump to appear reasonable — despite “only” interrupting his rival and the moderator 34 times. Will you help keep Vox free for all? The United States is in the middle of one of the most consequential presidential elections of our lifetimes. 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__label__cc	0.726603	0.273397	You are here: Home / Buenos Aires / Activities / Buenos Aires Walking Tours Buenos Aires Walking Tours With 400 years of history and abundance of architectural delights, Buenos Aires is a city packed with alluring sights. There are so many attractions in South America’s most European capital that it can be difficult for visitors to prioritize if they have a finite time frame to explore the city. This is where a professional tour can help visitors get a handle on the highlights. Eternautas, established in 1999 by University of Buenos Aires professors Ricardo Watson, Lucas Rentero and Gabriel Di Meglio are the tour guides of choice for educational institutions such as Harvard and NYU, many of the city’s embassies and its best hotels, including the Alvear Palace and Home. These aren’t your grandma’s corny loudspeaker tours on a double decker bus, but handcrafted excursions that illustrate the city through the eyes of some of the city’s brightest academics. Only two years after opening, the homegrown tour group received the coveted ‘cultural interest’ seal of approval from the city of Buenos Aires and the department of tourism. Named after a 1950’s Argentine science fiction comic, Eternautas has since grown into a diverse multilingual group of historians, architects, social scientists, anthropologists and geographers. In 2006, the history buffs hosted Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands. Rock and roll royalty, the New York Dolls also sought out the Eternautas’ Buenos Aires run-down when they played here in 2009. Eternautas has more traditional sightseeing and custom excursions, but the most enjoyable are their walking tours. The strolls through the city are an entertaining and relaxed way to discover some of the city’s most interesting nooks and crannies. Architect and historian, Eduardo Masollorens leads the popular Palermo Viejo tour. The circuit starts at Plaza Italia, where the group learns how this area was developed from the palatial rural estates that once dominated the area. The childhood home of Jorge Louis Borges It then wanders up Jorge Luis Borges Street (formerly Serrano). The group passes the first art deco style home in Buenos Aires and hears about the scandal that developed around its 1928 construction. Other architectural curiosities include the neighborhood’s ornate electric transformer facility. At the childhood home of Louis Jorge Borges, tour participants hear how the neighborhood of his era is reflected in his work. The tour also passes Guatemala, one of the city’s oldest streets, lined with century-old trees and El Preferido, a popular restaurant in a historic 1885 building. This area, once known as ‘lower Belgrano,’ was the site of ‘Creole duels’ among the gauchos who came here to blend in when they were wanted by the law out on the pampas. The Palermo tour ends at lovely Pasaje Russel, where you can see some of the city’s best street art and peak over a gate to see the gorgeous Italian villa-style mansion of Uruguayan actress and singer, Natalia Oreiro. As with all the Eternautas tour guides, if you can corner Masollorens for a coffee, you can mine him for insider information. He’ll recount his early childhood during the Perón years and hand out advice about the best restaurants and places to golf in Buenos Aires. ‘The Paris of South America’ is another popular circuit through Retiro and Recoleta, the areas where the urban design and architecture of the city are most reminiscent of the French capital. Eternautas also do an informative Recoleta Cemetery tour called ‘Between Heroes and Tombs’ and a Jewish Buenos Aires tour. In 2008 the Eternautas group published a book based on their tours called, ‘[easyazon_link identifier=”9870409520″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”wander0ef-20″]Buenos Aires Tiene Historia[/easyazon_link] (Buenos Aires Has History: Eleven Guided Itineraries Around the City). → Check out our curated list of Buenos Aires Tours and Day Trips ⇒ See even more Tours & Activities in Buenos Aires → Check out Buenos Aires most popular Tango Shows & Activities Eternautas now focuses on tours to Europe but to schedule an affordable group Buenos Aires’ walking tour or a private English-language city tour with the best guides in Buenos Aires get in touch via our contact form below. [contact-form-7 id=”8564″ title=”Untitled”] Filed Under: Activities Tagged With: boutique tours, Buenos Aires, buenos aires education tours, Eternautas, history, palermo tour, travel, walking tours	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1421
__label__cc	0.670588	0.329412	10. The Words, Sounds, and Inflections of Early Modern English: Porovnání verzí Gabriela.Salajova (diskuse \| příspěvky) Ondrej.Tichy (diskuse \| příspěvky) (Stránka vyprázdněna) Značka: editace z Vizuálního editoru '''2. Discuss the development of the pronouns ''you'' and ''thou'' (both from the formal and the pragmatic point of view).''' - "thou" = represents 2nd person ''singular'', whereas "you" represents 2nd person ''plural'' - however, these forms began to be used to make social rather than number distinctions - in some European languages, the plural forms are used as markers of politeness, called ''honorifics'' - this use of the 2nd person personal pronouns was probably influenced by French, and it first appeared in the 13th c., and was established by the 14th c. - the PL forms were used in addressing superiors in age, rank, and social class; in the upper classes it was also used among equals, who didn't have a close relationship - contrary to this, the SG forms were used in addressing inferiors (citizens, servants, children, even wives) - the lower classes mostly used the SG forms, and moreover, the SG form was also used to address ''God'' - in general, the PL forms indicate deference, respect, and politeness; however, if use inappropriately, it can be perceived as distancing, threatening, or reprimanding - the SG forms are used to express affection in intimate situations, or disrespect and contempt in arguments - there is a possibility to use the SG form inappropriately as well, which could be regarded as patronizing - the actual usage of ''thou'' and ''you'' in EModE was variable, in many instances in free variation - ''you'' gradually became the neutral form of address, either because the lower classes wanted to imitate the upper classes, or because the form ''thou'' was stigmatized by the usage of lower class - by 1700, the SG forms were only preserved in some regional dialects, conservative formal writing, and religious groups (such as the Quakers, who reject politeness in favor of a plain style) - some dialects later attempted to restore the distinction by creating new PL forms (you guys, y'all..), but they hadn't become '''Zdroj:''' Laurel J. Brinton, Leslie K. Arnovick. ''The English Language: A Linguistic History.'' Citováno z „https://wikisofia.cz/w/index.php?title=10._The_Words,_Sounds,_and_Inflections_of_Early_Modern_English&oldid=37963“	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1432
__label__wiki	0.548025	0.548025	Keith Hughes (historian) Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Instagram, Twitter & More Facts Keith Hughes (historian) is an American educator and media personality, best known for his YouTube channel HipHughes History. His YouTube channel has seen millions of views since starting in 2008. Hughes has been a featured historian on multiple historical television shows. Scroll Down and find everything about the Keith Hughes (historian) you need to know, latest relationships update, Family and how qualified he is. Keith Hughes (historian)’s Estimated Net Worth, Age, Biography, Career, Social media accounts i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Family, Wiki. Also, learn details Info regarding the Current Net worth of Keith Hughes (historian) as well as Keith Hughes (historian) ‘s earnings, Worth, Salary, Property, and Income. Keith Hughes (historian), better known by the Family name Keith Jon Hughes, is a popular Youtuber. he was born on August 4, 1972, in Buffalo, New York.Buffalo is a beautiful and populous city located in Buffalo, New York U.S. Keith Jon Hughes started his career as Youtuber in 1999 when Keith Jon Hughes was just 27 Years old. Soon, he became more successful in his profession within a limited period of time, where he influenced people on the bases of his career and earned a lot of fame. After a while, his career completed a full circle as he gained more importance. Keith Jon Hughes went famous for his performance in his own country U.S. as well as in other countries. Is he active in his profession of Youtuber Or he Leave his profession? Yes! he is still active in his profession and he has been working as Youtuber from last 22 Years As he started his career in 1999 Keith Hughes (historian) Early Life Story, Family Background and Education Hughes was raised in Putnam Valley, New York. In 1994, he moved to Buffalo to attend Buffalo State College where he received his undergraduate degree in Social Studies Education. Hughes went on to receive his master’s degree in Educational Technology from the University of Buffalo in 2006. Facts You Need to Know About: Keith Jon Hughes Bio Who is Keith Hughes (historian) On Wikispro, Keith Hughes is ranked in the list of most popular Youtuber,s. Also, ranked in the list with that person who was born in 1972. Have to Position Among the list of Most Popular Youtuber. Read Also: Megwin Wiki, Biography, Age, Net Worth, Family, Instagram, Twitter, Social Profiles & More Facts Keith Jon Hughes Net Worth According to Wikipedia, Google, Forbes, IMDb, and various reliable online sources, Keith Jon Hughes’s estimated net worth is as follows. Below you can check his net worth, salary and much more from previous years. 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Keith Hughes (historian) Biography Keith Hughes (historian) Keith Jon Hughes Date of Birth August 4, 1972 Birth Day August 4 Birth Place Buffalo, New York Birth City Buffalo Nationality/Country Sun sign, Horoscope, Zodiac Sign Virgo Famous As Youtuber Also Known for Youtuber Occupation Youtuber How Old he was when he started his career? he was only 27 Years old when he started his career as Youtuber Keith Hughes (historian) Height, Weight and Body Measurement Keith Hughes (historian) Family, Parents, Siblings Mohsen Metwaly (father) Father Jeremy Bieber Mother Pattie Mallette Siblings Jazmyn Bieber,Jaxon Bieber, Keith Hughes (historian) Current Affairs, Relation Ships, Dating Keith Hughes (historian) Awards and Honors Awards Silver Play Button Keith Hughes (historian) Social Media Profiles and Accounts TagsKeith Hughes (historian) Age Keith Hughes (historian) Bio Keith Hughes (historian) Biography Keith Hughes (historian) Children Keith Hughes (historian) Facebook Keith Hughes (historian) Husband Keith Hughes (historian) Instagram Keith Hughes (historian) Known Fast Facts Keith Hughes (historian) Net worth Keith Hughes (historian) Twitter Keith Hughes (historian) Wife Keith Hughes (historian) Wiki Keith Hughes (historian) Wikipedia Zubin Damania Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Instagram, Twitter & More Facts Zoe Sugg Wiki, Biography, Age, Husband, Net Worth, Family, Instagram, Twitter & More Facts Yousef Erakat Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Instagram, Twitter & More Facts Megwin Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Instagram, Twitter & More Facts K%C3%A9fera Buchmann Wiki, Biography, Age, Husband, Net Worth, Family, Instagram, Twitter & More Facts	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1433
__label__wiki	0.855383	0.855383	Profile> Kiruku Nganga Kiruku Nganga is a young film maker with a passion in the African film making business. He owns Butterfly Creations Ke that is a growing film company aimed at producing films in an African perspective. He is a member of Jambowood Film Producers Association, one of the biggest revolutions in the Kenyan film industry in the making. He is also a member of LOLA Kenya Screen film forum, a forum for east African film makers to screen their films for critiquing and constructive discussion by film practitioners from all spheres of film business. He is an actor, a cameraman, an editor and a producer. Kiruku Nganga has edited short films such as , “Too Late”, shot for 72hrs film series, “My dream” shot for Machakosfest film festival, “Anybody home?”, and “the last option” that were shot for YouTube. Kiruku Is currently in the making of the most anticipated African pace setter film “Afrigod” that is under development set to hit theaters in later in 2019 as a Camera person and an editor. Kiruku Nganga also has a passion in Music video production with a list of great songs produced and edited by him available on YouTube and mainstream media. Samuel Luchemo Anette Camara	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1439
__label__wiki	0.978836	0.978836	UC Professor Dan Tagliarina explains Trump’s Electoral Vote Challenge in Congress & Constitution New York man charged with hate crimes in series of attacks against women on subway Two Louisville police officers fired for roles in Breonna Taylor shooting Stephen Zenner/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — Two Louisville police officers have been fired from the department for their roles in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor. The terminations of officer Myles Cosgrove and Det. Joshua Jaynes were made official on Tuesday in letters from interim Police Chief Yvette Gentry, who held closed-door hearings with the officers and their attorneys on Monday. Cosgrove, who fired the shot that killed Taylor per a ballistics analysis, and Jaynes, who prepared the search warrant, received pre-termination letters last week. Gentry said Cosgrove violated use of deadly force procedure when he fired 16 rounds into Taylor’s apartment. Two rounds hit Taylor, one of which was fatal. In Gentry’s termination letter to Cosgrove, she said he “did not describe target/threat isolation or target/threat identification but instead you describe flashes that you did not properly evaluate as a threat.” Gentry wrote that Standard Operating Procedure says the “person against whom the force is used must pose ‘an immediate threat of death or serious injury.'” Cosgrove’s shots went in three different directions “indicating you did not verify a threat or have a target acquisition,” she wrote. Gentry said Cosgrove also violated Standard Operating Procedure by failing to activate his camera in recording mode. “Despite your years of service, I cannot justify your conduct nor in good conscience recommend anything less than termination,” she wrote. Cosgrove’s attorney, Jarrod Beck, said Dec. 29, “I can confirm that Mr. Cosgrove has received a pre-termination notice. Otherwise, we have no comment.” Jaynes wasn’t at the shooting but prepared the search warrant for Taylor’s apartment. In Gentry’s termination letter to Jaynes, she said he violated the Standard Operating Procedure for truthfulness. She accused him of being untruthful in the search warrant affidavit when he said he verified through a U.S. postal inspector that Taylor’s ex-boyfriend had been receiving packages at Taylor’s address. “You did not have contact with a US Postal Inspector. You did not ‘verify’ this statement you swore to in the affidavit,” Gentry wrote. “I acknowledge that you believe you prepared the search warrant in good faith. However, you failed to inform the judge that you had no contact with the US Postal Inspector. Your sworn information was not only inaccurate; it was not truthful.” Jaynes’ lawyer, Thomas Clay, said via email on Dec. 29, “I fully expect Mr. Jaynes will be terminated after the ‘hearing’ no matter what the evidence is to the contrary. We will appeal any disciplinary action taken against Mr. Jaynes because I believe the evidence shows he did nothing wrong.” The officers have the right to appeal, the Fraternal Order of Police said. Cosgrove and Jaynes had been on administrative reassignment following the March 13 shooting that killed the 26-year-old emergency room technician. Taylor was shot after officers arrived at her door in the middle of the night trying to execute a “no-knock” warrant as part of an investigation into a suspected drug operation allegedly linked to her ex-boyfriend. Taylor’s boyfriend, who said he thought intruders were trying to break in, fired a shot. The officers returned fire, fatally shooting Taylor. One officer, Brett Hankison, was fired and the others were placed on administrative duty. Initially no charges were brought against the officers, igniting protests across the country. Kentucky State Attorney General Daniel Cameron said the officers were justified in their use of deadly force because Walker fired the first shot. Months later, Cameron convened a grand jury that indicted Hankison on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment for firing into the apartment directly behind Taylor’s, where three people were inside. Hankison pleaded not guilty. Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, who also fired into Taylor’s home, has not been dismissed by the department. Mattingly was shot in the leg during the raid. None of the officers were charged in connection with Taylor’s death.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1444
__label__cc	0.70517	0.29483	Apr 20 2020 \| By - Raghav Gupta What smokers should know about COVID-19 COVID-19 pandemic has struck the whole world and no corner of the globe is left untouched by it. As per data from US-based Johns Hopkins University, it has infected over 2.1 million people worldwide with over 140,000 deaths. The death percentage in some countries like Italy and Spain is exceptionally higher than other places where the outbreak has spread and particularly than China, the original epicentre of COVID-19 outbreak. While there are no concrete studies to base the claims but primary research and data suggest that the big gap in death rate is partially or majorly due to smoking and other related vices. Some studies even found that people who are active smokers may possess a higher chance of contracting the virus. Let’s try to get a better picture of how smoking can increase the risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19). COVID-19 and Smoking It does not matter if you smoke cigarettes, shisha, marijuana, or vape, the smoke from these instruments damages your lungs and respiratory system. With tobacco-induced smoking systems like cigarette and shisha smokers are more likely to contract the virus. Tobacco is a known immunosuppressant that affects your entire respiratory system when you inhale the smoke. People who regularly engage in smoking, are more likely to catch COVID-19 virus, as their immune system is weaker than a healthy human being. Smoking habits like sharing cigarettes and water pipes could also exhilarate transfer of virus from one person to another. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also warned against smoking in times of COVID-19. Smokers are more likely to touch their fingers to lips hence increasing the chance of infection, a WHO answer on smoking in times of COVID-19 read. How COVID-19 attacks human body? Preliminary studies have reflected that novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) attacks the immune system and vital organs of the body. It is a respiratory disease that severely affects the lungs, throat, mouth, and nose. Most deaths due to the virus have been reported as organ failures. People with cardiovascular or immunity issues are more likely to catch the virus. Smoking harms and damages almost every organ including the heart and blood vessels. This damage could increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases which could do serious harm in times of COVID-19. A plaque-like layer is formed inside the arteries due to smoking. Over time this layer hardens thus reducing the diameter of the artery and affecting the blood flow to organs. This puts more pressure on the heart to pump blood, hence increasing risk of a heart attack. Has Smoking affected COVID-19 death rate? A body with a good immune system may possibly recover from COVID-19 but one that is already weakened by smoking, holds less chance of fighting the virus. Death rate in Italy due to COVID-19 is among the highest of all. While some people say it is due to the ageing population of the country, some studies also claim that the reason could be the high smoking rate in the country. About 25% of people in Italy are active smokers, which means every fourth immune system is a weak objector to the virus in Italy. A similar stance was noted in US where every fifth fatality in normal conditions is due to smoking or related ailments. Over 600,000 people have been infected by the virus in US and it cannot be refuted that the highest infection rate could be due to the incapacitated immune system. While there have been no case studies related to using marijuana during COVID-19 pandemic, it cannot be denied that the people smoking marijuana also possess a greater risk of developing severe infection. Their immune responses are often delayed that could lead to a possible infection. How Smokers can take care of their health during COVID-19? People who stop smoking may have a better chance of fighting the virus than people who are actively smoking. Human body tends to heal itself from the minute you stop smoking. Lungs pour out mucus which slowly takes out the tar deposited by smoke. The damage from smoking is irreversible but getting rid of the smoke might be among the best preventive measures for smokers for now. A better immune system is a boon during a pandemic. Every chance to fight is like an extra armour in a battle and every cigarette you smoke could take away a chance from you. Nicotine related treatments are advised to chain smokers who wish to quit smoking as they can stop their cravings and resulting mood swings. Such treatment also causes nausea and COVID-19 symptoms in some people and hence should be taken under medical supervision. Taking a reasonable amount of fluids and adopting healthy habits may also increase efficiency of an immune system by providing essential nutrients to the body in sufficient amounts. Quitting tobacco and smoking could be the best Coronavirus preventive measure for smokers. Every habit takes some time to go away and this could be the perfect time to let go of smoking. Social distancing may prove to be very hard while you are letting go of this habit but taking help of online consultations and being in touch with your friends and family might be resourceful. Stay at Home and Stay Safe.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1452
__label__cc	0.551875	0.448125	TowBoatUS Portland, Maine Changes Hands - Posted: May 29, 2014 Capt. John Urbano aboard his towboat. With its magnificent rocky coast, quaint islands, thousands of prop-tangling lobster-pot buoys and frequently changing weather, the waters off Portland, Maine, are both a thrilling and a challenging boating venue. And no one knows those waters better than Capt. John Urbano, the new owner of TowBoatUS Portland. Urbano, a Casco Bay native, started boating there at the age of six, owned his own boat by the time he was 12 and has spent last three years working as a captain for TowBoatUS Portland. When the previous owners decided to sell, Urbano was ready to buy the business so he could keep doing what he likes doing best – helping boaters who have a breakdown, need extra fuel, get a line around their prop, have a soft grounding or need any other routine on water assistance. Much like an auto club for boaters, TowBoatUS offers nationwide on water towing plans for saltwater boaters and anglers for just $149 a year that includes BoatUS or BoatUS Angler membership. Without a towing plan, boaters face costs that average $600 per incident nationally. Urbano, a former accountant who holds a US Coast Guard Master License, says he now has the perfect life – working on the water in spring, summer and fall, and spending his winters working at a ski resort. And he knows the value of the service he provides, firsthand. He was a TowBoatUS member before he became an owner. He remembers calling for assistance when an engine cut out when he was moving a boat from New Jersey to Maine a few years ago. “In the end, I was able to dock the boat myself on one engine, but having TowBoatUS there to lend a hand if I needed it was very reassuring,” he said. The company’s two boats, a 26-foot Seaswirl with a 225-horsepower Yamaha outboard and 23-foot Mako with the 200-horsepower Mercury, are based at Portland Yacht Services. Both are painted a distinctive red with the words “TowBoatUS” on the side and are fully equipped for most any kind of boater assistance with strong towing bitts, state-of-the-art electronics, dewatering pumps, extra fuel and “jump packs” to handle dead batteries. Urbano and another USCG-licensed captain, Jason Phippen, who also worked for the previous TowBoatUS Portland operator, are on call 24/7 to help anyone in need in the Casco Bay area. Many calls, Urbano said, come from out-of-state cruisers who are headed Down East and need a fuel drop or some other assistance. Boaters can contact TowBoatUS Portland by hailing on VHF channel 16, calling the company directly at 207-200-3524 or calling the BoatUS toll-free 24/7 Dispatch Service at 800-391-4869. Assistance can also be summoned via smartphone with the free BoatUS Towing App, and BoatUS is also the only towing service that offers satellite messaging services with the SPOT and inReach satellite communications services. To see the company’s location on a map, go to www.BoatUS.com/portland. Image courtesy TowBoatUS	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1459
__label__wiki	0.551088	0.551088	Updated 22 February, 2017 - 19:01 Veronica Parkes Elasmotherium, also known as the Giant Rhinoceros or the Giant Siberian Unicorn, is an extinct species of rhino that lived in the Eurasian area in the Late Pliocene and Pleistocene eras. They have been documented from 2.6 million years ago, but the most recent fossils come from around 29,000 years ago. The best known of this species, the E. sibiricum , was the size of a mammoth, covered in hair, and is thought to have had a large horn protruding from its forehead, hence the title “Siberian Unicorn”. According to early estimated descriptions, the beast stood around 2 meters (6.56 ft.) tall, 4.5 meters (14.76 ft.) long, and weighted an impressive 4 tonnes. Deciphering the Siberian Unicorn’s Story The species, Elasmotherium, was first named in 1808 by Johan Fischer von Waldheim, the Dirécteur Perpétuel of the Natural History Museum at Moscow University. All he produced to argue his case was the lower jaw, donated to the museum by Yekaterina Romanovna Vorontsova-Dashkova. But from this, the species was named and studied further. The "Moscow mandible", holotype of Elasmotherium sibiricum. ( Public Domain ) In March 2016, a beautifully preserved skull was found in the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan proving that the animal lived until the Pleistocene era, some 29,000 years ago, instead of the previously held belief that they had died out 350,000 years ago. Based on the size and condition of the skull, it has been suggested that it was a very old male, but it is uncertain how the beast died. Researchers Find Siberian ‘Unicorn’ Fossil Fragments in Kazakhstan, Say Creature Lived Much Longer Than Thought Bestiary, The Book of Beasts: Compendiums of Medieval Monsters and Moral Lessons The gentle and benevolent Qilin of Chinese mythology Various theories have arisen concerning the look of the Siberian unicorn, along with its nutrition and habits due to the wide variation in reconstructions. Some show the beast galloping like a horse; others hunched over with head to the ground, like a bison, and others immersed in a swamp like a hippo. ‘Elasmotherium’ (circa 1920) by Heinrich Harder. ( Public Domain ) Debating the Siberian Unicorn’s Horn and Extinction The issue of the horn is highly debated, typically concerning whether there was one, or not, how large it was, and what it was used for. Theories on the function of the horn range from defense, attracting mates, driving away competitors, sweeping snow from the grass, and digging for water and plant roots. Since the beasts were herbivores, like our modern rhinos, this horn could not have been used to attack or kill prey. Only circumstantial evidence exists from sparse specimens to prove whether the beast was horned or not, and whether it was hairy or bald. However, there is some evidence to suggest that the creature was covered in hair, like the more well-known woolly mammoth. An artist’s interpretation of the "Giant Unicorn" rhinoceros, Elasmotherium sibiricus of Pleistocene Siberia. (Apokryltaros/ CC BY SA 3.0 ) The main evidence to suggest that the Siberian unicorn was in fact horned is the frontal protuberance on the skull, which caught the attention of paleontologists in the 19th century and was immediately interpreted as the base for a horn. Evidence also shows that the horn would not have been circular. This is supported by a fossil with a non-circular, partially healed puncture wound in the base, usually interpreted as the result of dueling another male with a horn. Fossil of Elasmotherium on display at the Natural History Museum, London. ( CC BY SA 3.0 ) While males would have fought for their territory, their habitat spanned from the Don River to the east of modern Kazakhstan. Residue findings show a long habitation of these ancient rhinos in the southeast of the West Siberian Plain. However, there is no clear reason why the final Siberian unicorns died out. Researchers have been looking into the specific environmental factors that may have caused the extinction of this species, as it may lead to answers to the extinction facing various species today. The Legendary Unicorn Legends of the unicorn, or a beast with a single horn, have been around for millennia in China and Eastern Europe. The Chinese “K’i-lin”, referring to some sort of beast, was translated into Turkish and Mongolic languages and lore. While the writers in all these languages did not know how to describe the beast, one common theme was the single horn, along with their vast stature. A bronze vessel from the Warring States period shows an animal very much like one depicted in cave paintings that are said to be Elasmotherium: head down for grazing, horn protruding from the forehead, and head and shoulders slumped. In 1866, Vasily Radlov found a legend among the Yakuts of Siberia of a “huge black bull” killed by a single spear. The beast was said to have a single horn so large that it had to be transported by sled. Other legends circulate in this region, usually concerning a large white or blue woolly bull with one large horn coming from its forehead. Hair-Raising Tales of Paranormal Animals that Possess Humans, See Death, and Act as Messengers of the Gods Horses as Symbols of Power in History and Mythology Magical Creatures of the Ancient World Top: Cave art from Rouffignac, France, thought to depict the extinct Elasmotherium. ( Public Domain ) Bottom: Elasmotherium sibiricum. (DiBgd/ CC BY SA 3.0 ) From medieval Northern Russia comes a collection of ballads, called “Golubinaia kniga” or “The Book of the Dove,” coming from Zoroastrianism, but with Christian overtones. These ballads show a righteous unicorn battling a lion, representing lies. The unicorn of these tales lived in a Holy mountain, and it was believed to be the mother and father of all animals. This creature saved the world from drought by digging springs of pure and clean water with its horn. At night, it wandered the plains and forged a path with that very same horn. This same creature appears in other religious texts, however, it is typically seen more as a symbolic creature rather than a real entity. The Arabo-Persian word for unicorn actually conflates unicorn and rhinoceros, looking to the rhinoceros as a bringer of truth and good in the world. In Christianity, the single horn is seen as a symbol of monotheism. Maiden with Unicorn , tapestry, 15th century (Musée de Cluny, Paris). ( Public Domain ) While mythology may point to the actuality of this creature, it is merely circumstantial evidence. More research, and more fossils, must be found before we can know for sure what this beast looked like, and whether or not unicorns were real. Top Image: A reconstruction of what the Siberian unicorn may have looked like. Source: Hoy By Veronica Parkes Hrala, J. (2016) ‘A Fossilised Skull Has Revealed When the Last 'Siberian Unicorn' Lived on Earth.’ http://www.sciencealert.com/a-fossilised-skull-has-revealed-when-the-last-siberian-unicorn-lived-on-earth Brait, E. (2016) ‘Extinct 'Siberian unicorn' may have lived alongside humans, fossil suggests.’ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/mar/29/siberian-unicorn-extinct-humans-fossil-kazakhstan Perry, J. (2016) ‘Real 'Siberian unicorn' remains found.’ http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/29/living/real-unicorn-remains/ Richard, M.G. (2016) ‘Giant Siberian unicorn may have existed at the same time as humans, fossil find hints.’ http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/giant-siberian-unicorn-may-have-existed-same-time-humans-fossilized-skull-hints Shpansky, A. (2016) ‘The Quaternary Mammals from Kozhamzhar Locality (Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan)’ http://thescipub.com/PDF/ajassp.2016.189.199.pdf Veronica Parkes is a graduate of Medieval and Ancient Mediterranean studies from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. During her studies she was a research assistant for a history professor, which entailed transcription and translation of Medieval Latin along... Read More IsabellaLandis wrote on 26 April, 2020 - 15:39 Permalink Some animal species appear and others disappear, so goes the world. In any case I learned a lot about unicorns (not the ones we find in mythology). https://kawaii-unicorn.com Trent Revis wrote on 20 July, 2018 - 01:50 Permalink That is not a unicorn. It is a rhinoceros. Dairokkan wrote on 11 June, 2017 - 23:35 Permalink Sometimes I wondered how our current world could be so empty, where all those beast, dragons, unicorns and so on went. Well now I, as I learn more and more about those things, wonder how they survived in our mythology and collective memory for so long. It's sad that we could not bring them back, how I would love to saw some of those beasts roam wast lands of Siberia, active volcanoes in my country (well "we" had one roughly 160 000BCE). It's almost like something carried them away and then age of man came and everything changed. Giannis G. wrote on 23 February, 2017 - 12:33 Permalink the land of Siberia is largely still nowadays unexplored and still pleasantly surprised, it is very likely that the myth of narwhal have the source of this prehistoric animal ... 8 January, 2021 - 21:52 ashley cowie Hunters Melted and Sculpted Ivory 12,000 Years Ago A report out this week has evidence of ivory softening for creating tools and ornamental animals being achieved by ancient people more than 12,000 years ago. However, the Siberian scientist who made... Read more about Hunters Melted and Sculpted Ivory 12,000 Years Ago 31 December, 2020 - 17:53 ashley cowie Best Preserved Ice Age Woolly Rhino Discovered in Siberia In 2011 the BBC reported on the discovery of the “oldest known” woolly rhino fossil that was found on the cold Tibetan plateau in the Himalayas. That creature was dated to an astonishing “3.6 million... Read more about Best Preserved Ice Age Woolly Rhino Discovered in Siberia 2 October, 2020 - 01:02 Alicia McDermott 5,000-Year-Old Masked Figurine Found in Siberian Mass Grave Archaeologists have discovered a strange little masked figurine in Siberia. It was found upon the shoulder of a woman who was buried face down in a mass grave 5,000 years ago. The whole scenario has... Read more about 5,000-Year-Old Masked Figurine Found in Siberian Mass Grave 15 September, 2020 - 22:18 Ed Whelan World’s First Perfectly Preserved Ice Age Bear Found in Russia The frozen wastes of Russia have long preserved ancient animals and have yielded many important Ice Age finds. Recently, reindeer herders came across a preserved Ice Age bear . This is the first... Read more about World’s First Perfectly Preserved Ice Age Bear Found in Russia 27 August, 2020 - 23:03 ashley cowie Ancient Siberian Carved Mammoth Ivory Yields Amazing New Information! A team of Siberian archaeologists has studied a collection of 24,000-year-old mammoth ivory revealing hitherto unknown secrets of ancient craft technologies. The year 2020 has produced a number of... Read more about Ancient Siberian Carved Mammoth Ivory Yields Amazing New Information! Ancient Diseases Released By Rapid Permafrost Meltdown Threaten Europe “Another” scientist has warned about ancient diseases released by melting permafrost in the Arctic Circle and the potential harm that could result. Adding to the list of scientists warning that... Read more about Ancient Diseases Released By Rapid Permafrost Meltdown Threaten Europe	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1470
__label__cc	0.645738	0.354262	Annals of Family Medicine Tip Sheet Issue 15.4, July/August 2017 Medical Expenditures Rise in Most Categories Except Primary Care Physicians and Home Health Care In recent years, US medical expenditures have outpaced inflation and are notably higher than those of other developed countries. A new study examines whether increases in expenditures on medical care are related to an increase in the overall number of services used, changes in the types of services provided, and/or the cost or intensity of services delivered. The study finds that, between 1996-1997 and 2011-2012, the number of Americans using medical services was unchanged in many categories of service, while expenditures for medical services increased in every category except primary care physicians and home health. Using nationally representative data, the study compared medical ecology (number of individuals using a service), utilization (number of services), and expenditures (dollars spent) in different categories of medical services. It finds that total expenditures increased by 47 percent, from $246 per individual per month in 1996-1997 to $362 per individual per month in 2011-2012, with large increases in dollars spent in every category except primary care physician and home health. The largest absolute increases were in prescribed medications, specialty physicians, emergency department visits, and likely inpatient hospitalizations. A large percentage of the increase (42 percent) related to increases in prescription drug use. In comparison, in 1996-1997, prescribed medications accounted for 12 percent of total expenditures. The number of individuals using medical services was unchanged in many categories of service (total, outpatient, outpatient physician, users of prescribed medications, primary care and specialty physicians, inpatient hospitalization, and emergency department), increased in other categories (optometry/podiatry, therapy, and alternative/complementary medicine) and decreased in dental and home health. The number of services used largely mirrored the findings for individual use, except for an increase in the number of prescribed medications and a decrease in primary care physician visits. Substantially curbing the trend toward higher medical expenditures, the author suggests, will require a greater commitment to working “upstream,” at the sources of the challenges facing the US health care system. In an accompanying editorial, former Acting Assistant Secretary for Health Karen DeSalvo and Andrea Harris contend that, although payers and health systems are assuming greater financial risk for health outcomes, they are unable to adequately constrain costs and improve health outcomes because of patients’ social needs. Like Johansen, DeSalvo and Harris call for health care leaders to take an upstream, public health approach, addressing such health-related issues as environment, housing, transportation, and access to healthy food and safe spaces. Such an approach will require structural changes to funding and accountability for individual and community health, they propose, with an ultimate goal of building healthier communities that support affordable, equitable health for all. Alignment of Canadian Primary Care With the Patient Medical Home Model: A QUALICO-PC Study By Alan Katz, MSC, MBChB, et al Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, Winnipeg, Canada Patients Accept and Sometimes Prefer Video Visits to In-Office Primary Care Visits Video visits are being adopted in a variety of health care settings, including primary care, because they offer increased care accessibility, decreased transportation barriers and patient empowerment. In a qualitative study of 19 adult patients interviewed following video visits with their primary care clinician, researchers found patients accept and even prefer video visits to in-person office visits. Participants reported feeling comfortable talking with their clinicians over a video call, and they identified convenience and decreased costs as the primary benefits of video visits. Some patients expressed a preference for receiving future serious news via a video visit citing reasons of comfort, social support and privacy. Primary concerns with video visits concerned privacy, including potential for work colleagues to overhear conversations, and questioning the ability of the clinician to perform an adequate physical examination. The authors conclude these findings add insight into the benefits of video visits in primary care, highlighting improved convenience, efficiency, privacy and comfort for patients. The findings also raise new considerations unique to telehealth that warrant discussion with patients before use, such as whether patients would consider using headphones or finding a private room to maintain privacy during video visits outside of the home. Comparing Medical Ecology, Utilization, and Expenditures Between 1996-1997 and 2011-2012 Michael E. Johansen, MD, MS Grant Family Medicine, Ohio Health, Columbus, Ohio Bending the Trends Karen DeSalvo, MD, MPH, MSc, New Orleans, Louisiana Andrea R. Harris, MSc, Washington, D.C. Issue Focus: Treating Opioid Use Disorder Although misuse of opioids and other pain relievers has reached epidemic proportions, afflicting approximately 2 million people in 2015, only 20 percent of patients who need treatment for opioid use disorder are receiving it. In this issue, the Annals of Family Medicine presents original research and commentary on medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder and the role of primary care clinicians in treating the burgeoning epidemic. Rural Physicians Report Significant Barriers in Treating Opioid Use Disorder More than half of rural counties in the United States lack a physician trained and waivered by the Drug Enforcement Agency to treat opioid use disorder using Buprenorphine Maintenance Treatment. Furthermore, many physicians with a waiver are not using it fully or at all. Rural waivered physicians participating in a national survey (n=1124) reported a range of concerns about prescribing buprenorphine including medication misuse, time constraints, and lack of available mental health or psychosocial support services. Waivered physicians who don’t currently prescribe buprenorphine or have never done so (n = 321) were more likely than current prescribers to report the following barriers: time constraints, lack of patient need, resistance from practice partners, lack of specialty backup for complex problems, lack of confidence in their ability to manage opioid use disorder, concerns about Drug Enforcement Agency intrusions on their practice, and attraction of drug users to their practice. Physicians reporting other barriers (n=205) described administrative or infrastructure issues (told they cannot do it, don’t have the space or staff) (18 percent), regulatory hurdles (including prior authorization and paperwork) (17 percent), difficult patients (12 percent), and stigma (9 percent). The study authors call for tailored strategies to address barriers to providing Buprenorphine Maintenance Treatment and to support physicians in adding or maintaining this service. Barriers Rural Physicians Face Prescribing Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder C. Holly A. Andrilla, MS, et al, University of Washington For Patients Treated with Buprenorphine, Being Out of Treatment Increases Risk of Death Nearly 30-Fold Buprenorphine reduces mortality for those with opioid use disorder, but periods off treatment are associated with much higher mortality rates. A study of 713 new outpatient users of buprenorphine was conducted in France, where patients with opioid use disorder are usually treated by general practitioners in private practice with periods in and out of treatment. The mortality rate for study subjects was 0.63/100 person-year [95 percent CI 0.40- 0.85], compared to 0.24/100 person-year [0.24-0.25] for other individuals of the same age range during the same time period. The authors encourage physicians to avoid interruption of treatment and encourage patients to remain in treatment for a sufficient amount of time Mortality Associated With Time In And Out Of Buprenorphine Treatment in French Office-Based General Practice: A 7-Year Cohort Study Julie Dupouy, MD, PhD, et al, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France Doctor Cautions Against Denial of the Opioid Epidemic When a family physician moved to a new rural community, she was unprepared for the constant flow of patients seeking prescriptions for opioids. In this essay, she recounts her patients’ denial and anger and her own feelings of frustration and burnout as she tried to balance good medical care with the wants of her patients. A turning point came when she received training in medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Her role transformed from a “villain” trying to prescribe non-opioid therapies, to a coach. The decision to provide her patients and community with medication-assisted treatment, the author states, led to her professional healing. She calls on health care professionals to challenge their prescribing habits, recognize opioid addiction, and support one another in providing treatment. Denial: The Greatest Barrier to the Opioid Epidemic Nicole Gastala, MD, Marshalltown, Iowa Point/Counterpoint and Editorial: Who Should Treat Patients with Opioid Use Disorder? In a Point/Counterpoint, two doctors debate whether or not family physicians should provide medication-assisted treatment to their patients with opioid use disorder. Family physician David Loxterkamp states that family medicine, with its focus on relationships, communities, and team-based care, must be at the forefront of treating patients touched by this epidemic. Because family physicians know how to listen, care, and be present for their patients, Loxterkamp contends, they are well-qualified to treat addiction. In contrast, psychiatrist Richard Hill states that patients requiring medication assisted treatment need care from highly trained specialists in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry who can treat both substance use disorder and co-morbid psychiatric disorders. Adding treatment for substance use disorder to the responsibilities of an already-overextended primary care workforce, Hill states, is an undue clinical burden. Editorialists Richard Saitz and Timothy Daaleman contend that substance use disorder can only be treated successfully if primary care is a strong point of entry to care. Primary care physicians must be responsible for the initial and longitudinal care of patients with substance use disorders, and specialized services must be widely available and accessible. “Our nation will not be able to adequately respond to the current epidemic without addressing it in primary care and there is no question that the time to do it is now,” they write. Medication-Assisted Treatment Should Be Part of Every Family Physician's Practice: Yes David Loxterkamp, MD, Belfast, Maine Medication-Assisted Treatment Should Be Part of Every Family Physician's Practice: No Richard R. Hill, MD, PhD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Now is the Time to Address Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, DFASAM, Boston University School of Public Health Timothy P. Daaleman, DO, MPH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Screening for Chlamydia Drops Following Change in Cervical Cancer Screening Guideline A 2012 cervical cancer screening guideline change is associated with reduced testing for cervical cancer and chlamydia and reduced identification of chlamydia cases in young women. Screening for chlamydia, the most commonly-diagnosed bacterial sexually transmitted infection worldwide, is often conducted with cervical cancer screening. Using population-based physician billing claims data and public health surveillance data, researchers in Ontario, Canada assessed the population-level impacts of new cervical cancer screening guidelines recommending less frequent screening and older age of screening initiation. They found that Pap testing declined in all age groups following the guideline release, with the greatest relative reductions observed for females aged 15 to 19 years. The guideline change was also followed by a decrease in chlamydia testing in females aged 15 to 29 years. The largest reduction was observed in the 15 to 19-year age group (relative reduction of 26 percent), in whom cervical cancer screening is no longer recommended, suggesting that reduced chlamydia testing may have been an unintended consequence of the guideline change. Reduced chlamydia testing coincided with a reduction in reported chlamydia incidence in females aged 15 to 19 years and 20 to 24 years (relative reductions of 17 percent and 14 percent, respectively). In contrast, there were small increases in chlamydia testing in males aged 20 to 24 years and 25 to 29 years two years after the guideline change. Incidence rates were unchanged for males. The authors call for separating screening recommendations for sexually transmitted infections from recommendations for cervical cancer and highlight the need to promote chlamydia screening strategies for females that can be adopted into routine clinical care. The Effect of Changes in Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines on Chlamydia Testing Michelle S. Naimer, MD, MHSc, Mount Sinai Academic Family Health Team Jeffry C. Kwong MD, MSc, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences and Public Health Ontario, et al Deprescribing in Primary Care Runs Counter to Medical Culture Although deprescribing (tapering and withdrawing medicines when risks outweigh potential benefits) is essential to best prescribing practices, it runs counter to patient expectations, medical culture, and organizational factors. In a qualitative study of 24 primary care physicians in Auckland, New Zealand, participants recognized the importance of deprescribing for older patients, while identifying many barriers and few incentives to the practice. Less experienced physicians and those in short-term low-trust therapeutic relationships reported finding deprescribing challenging. The authors state that interventions to support safer prescribing should consider sociocultural influences, the importance to physicians of maintaining relationships, the sense of vulnerability many physicians feel in practice, and the organizational constraints they face. Swimming Against the Tide: Primary Care Physicians’ Views on Deprescribing in Everyday Practice Katharine A. Wallis, MBChB, PhD, MBHL, FRNZCGP, et al, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Insured Patients Have Limited Access to Behavioral Health Care A health plan’s ability to offer access to clinicians in primary and specialty care is crucial to ensuring access to care. New research finds that access to outpatient behavioral health care varies widely; depending on insurance company and level of training, 10-59 percent of clinicians can offer a new patient appointment, with psychiatry appointments particularly difficult to schedule. Using a secret shopper method, three researchers made 1,932 calls to behavioral health clinicians affiliated with three major insurance companies. Extrapolating from these findings, the authors estimate that a patient would need to call seven to 10 psychiatrists in order to find an available appointment. They point out that, given the stigma and fatigue associated with mental illness, difficulty in obtaining an appointment for behavioral health care is of particular concern. Challenges for Insured Patients in Accessing Behavioral Health Care MariaElena O. Williams, MD, et al, University of Colorado Younger Primary Care Physicians Have Greater Turnover Between 2000 and 2014, the mobility rate of younger primary care physicians was approximately double that of older physicians. According to a study of rural primary care physicians’ geographic mobility patterns, biennial turnover of younger physicians was around 17 percent, compared to 9 percent for older physicians, with little difference between rural and metropolitan physicians. Non-retention of physicians was significantly worse in rural counties without a hospital (6 percent), counties with a smaller population, and those with decreased physician supply (7 percent, per provider-to-population ratio/1000 step). The study, based on AMA Masterfile data, found no association with county-level economic or demographic measures. Female physicians of urban origin were more likely to leave rural practice. The study authors call on rural health workforce planners and policymakers to be cognizant of these key factors in guiding retention policies and support for vulnerable rural communities. Mobility of US Rural Primary Care Physicians During 2000-2014 Matthew R. McGrail, PhD, et al, Monash University, School of Rural Health, Churchill, VIC Australia Training and Support Have Ongoing Impact on Delivery of Alcohol Intervention In primary care settings, training and support of clinicians has a lasting effect on the proportion of adult patients given an alcohol intervention at nine months. A cluster randomized factorial trial spanning four countries (England, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden) and the Catalonia region compares three strategies to increase delivery of screening and advice to heavy drinkers: clinician training and support, financial reimbursement, and an option to direct screen-positive patients to an Internet-based method of giving brief advice. Researchers find that training and support have a longer-term effect on primary care clinicians’ delivery of screening and advice to heavy drinkers as measured by the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test–Consumption (AUDIT-C) tool. Specifically, the ratio of the logged proportion given an intervention during the 12-week implementation period was 1.61 (95 percent CI, 1.24 to 2.10) in primary health care units that received training and support versus units that did not receive it. For financial reimbursement, the ratio was 2.00 (95 percent CI, 1.49 to 2.47); and, for training and support plus financial reimbursement the ratio was 2.44 (95 percent CI, 1.85 to 3.22). The study demonstrates a lasting effect of training and support at 9-month follow-up; the ratio of the logged proportion given an intervention at follow-up was 1.39 (95 percent CI, 1.03 to 1.88) in units that received training and support versus units that did not receive it. There was no lasting impact of financial reimbursement. The authors recommend training and support of primary care clinicians in delivering screening and brief advice, repeated over time, in order to increase the volume of brief interventions delivered to heavy drinking patients. Delivery of Brief Interventions for Heavy Drinking in Primary Health Care: Outcomes of the 5-Country Cluster Randomized Trial Peter Anderson, MD, PhD, et al, Newcastle University, Newcastle, England Predictive Model Accurately Diagnoses Sinusitis A new series of clinical decision rules integrating signs, symptoms, and C-reactive protein diagnose acute rhinosinusitis and acute bacterial rhinosinusitis with good accuracy. Researchers developed a point score and algorithm for each of 3 reference standards: abnormal CT scan, abnormal antral puncture, or positive bacterial culture. They conclude that the most appropriate reference standard is positive bacterial culture of antral puncture fluid. The point score using this reference standard successfully identified groups with a low (16 percent), moderate (49 percent) and high (73 percent) likelihood of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. By identifying patients at low risk for a bacterial infection, this clinical decision rule can lead to more conservative use of antibiotics and help reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. According to the authors, prospective validation of the findings and an assessment of their effect on clinical and process outcomes are important next steps. Proposed Clinical Decision Rules to Diagnose Acute Rhinosinusitis Among Adults in Primary Care Mark H. Ebell, MD, MS, University of Georgia Jens Georg Hansen, MD, DMSc, Aarhus University Hospital, DenmarkJuly/August 2017 Call for the Creation of Chief Primary Care Medical Officer in Hospitals When patients are admitted to the hospital, their connection to their primary care physician is often disrupted, leading to difficult transitions of care, readmissions, higher costs, and worse health outcomes. Two family physicians propose a solution: the creation of the hospital chief primary care medical officer. The chief primary care medical officer, a primary care physician, would lead hospital efforts to create systems that ensure the primary care continuum is complete, even for complex patients. The position could be funded by savings that arise from improved value, the authors suggest, particularly as healthcare systems shift away from a focus on volume towards a focus on value. The authors call for a healthcare system that supports a trusting primary care relationship at critical junctures in individuals’ lives. The Chief Primary Care Medical Officer: Restoring Continuity Noemi Doohan, MD, PhD, University of California Davis Jennifer DeVoe, MD, DPhil, Oregon Health & Science University Physicians’ Losses Can Contribute to Burnout Physicians regularly encounter losses: not only the death of patients but also more ambiguous losses, including changes in professional roles, duties, and identity. A family physician proposes that these ambiguous losses can cause stress and grief. If not acknowledged and addressed, physicians' grief can both contribute to burnout and be exacerbated by it. The solution, she suggests, is not resilience training for physicians but rather acknowledging their losses and supporting them in addressing their grief. Disenfranchised Grief and Physician Burnout Deborah Lathrop, MD, MAT, Madison, Wisconsin Medical Trainees Find Meaning in Written Reflection In a medical culture that values technical prowess and the ability to make complex clinical decisions, personal reflection can help physicians cultivate their inner lives, emotions, and spirituality. Residents in a family medicine residency training program were given a protected 15-minute slot in their schedules to write reflections about their experiences with patients. They were not given specific writing prompts and did not submit their reflections for grading or response. Their writings described their struggles and joys in treating patients, goals for the future, and the search for meaning in their experiences. A focus on developing inner lives, the authors suggest, allows for the integration of the physician as both a professional and a person. Cultivating the Inner Life of a Physician Through Written Reflection Andrea Vicini, SJ, MD, PhD, et al, Boston College Innovations in Primary Care: Telehealth and Patient-entered Data Annals of Family Medicine continues its new feature, Innovations in Primary Care – brief one-page articles that describe novel innovations from health care’s front lines. This issue’s innovations include: Expanding Primary Care Access: A Telehealth Success Story – A widespread telehealth project in Brazil has reduced the wait for specialty consultations and appointments. Using Patient-Entered Data to Supercharge Self-Management- Solo practices use a low-burden method to measure and improve the health confidence of their patient populations. Annals of Family Medicine is a peer-reviewed, indexed research journal that provides a cross-disciplinary forum for new, evidence-based information affecting the primary care disciplines. Launched in May 2003, Annals is sponsored by seven family medical organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Board of Family Medicine, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, the Association of Departments of Family Medicine, the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors, the North American Primary Care Research Group, and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. 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__label__cc	0.586565	0.413435	Portal Registration Ashburton Asset Management Funds Ashburton Global Balanced Fund Ashburton Global Defensive Fund Ashburton Global Growth Fund Ashburton Chindia Equity Fund Ashburton India Fixed Income Opportunities Fund Ashburton Money Market Feeder Fund Global Leaders Equity Portfolio Fact sheets and performance summary Global Leaders Equity Fund: June 2020 The Global Leaders Fund (I share class in US$), returned 2.6% over the month. This was somewhat behind the MSCI All World Large Cap Index return of 4.4%, but still 2.8% ahead of benchmark year to date Global equities rallied during the month of May. This was driven by an easing of monetary policy, stimulus efforts and investors sentiment improving as we return to economic normalcy The rapid recovery in equity prices, initially led by a handful of technology companies, is becoming broader based. This suggests that a sustained equity rally is possible. The fund has benefited from this while retaining its quality ethos Over the month, the position in AT&T was sold and replaced by two new holdings: building materials giant CRH and electronics giant Samsung Electronics. In May, the Global Leaders Fund (I share class in US$) returned 2.6% in comparison to the MSCI All World Large Cap Index return of 4.4%. As expected, economic data continues to look poor due to the COVID-19 lock-downs. This, however is mostly backward looking. Increasingly, there are signs that lock-downs are easing with a return to economic normality. Supported by continued easing of monetary policy, industrials and higher cyclical stocks generally performed well, while consumer staples and healthcare did not keep pace. These factors largely explained the relative under performance of the fund during May. The fund is still 2.8% ahead of the benchmark, year to date. Our position in AT&T was sold over the month. We believe that the company continues to suffer from market-share losses. Although the high-dividend yield remains attractive, the involvement of a prominent activist investor should result in disposals in the medium term. We believe that the environment for such disposals will be unfavourable, especially in the short term. Following market moves, the opportunity to acquire other market leaders, at what we believe to be attractive prices, was taken. Positions were established in global giants CRH and Samsung Electronics. CRH is the world’s leading building materials company, with more than five times the scale of its competitors in its core market of the US. Being fully integrated provides the firm with a competitive advantage, one which we believe will be sustained. Any signs of economic weakness are likely to be met with increased infrastructure fiscal spending by the US government, which will benefit the company. Samsung Electronics is the global leader in smartphones and semi-conductor memory technology. We believe it is set to benefit from a cyclical recovery in memory pricing and demand off the back of 5G and increased demand for data centres. Data centre demand is being driven by cloud computing, e-commerce, remote working and gaming. In addition, we expect a new replacement cycle for smartphones driven by 5G technology and foldable phone innovation. When it comes to equity funds, the role of share price momentum as a driver of fund performance is much maligned by pure value-oriented investors. It is, however, one of a few factors that have been shown to provide outsized rewards empirically. In order to benefit, we allow positions to increase in size within the fund while we continue to see shares trade at a discount to our view of intrinsic value. By contrast positions are not generally topped up when their price declines. Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison was the main disappointment this month falling 14%. Despite a very low proportion of its earnings coming from Hong Kong, unrest in the Special Administrative Region has impacted sentiment for the stock. We consider that the company provides exceptional value. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has had very little impact on much of their businesses. We believe that there are many catalysts for re-rating the business within our fund, including additional buybacks, listing or spin offs of either the towers or pharmacy businesses, and even a re-domicile. As the famous saying goes, “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you in trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so”. While we retain conviction in the investment thesis an approach of not topping up our investment failures should mean the fund is not so subject to entrenched analyst positioning. The recovery in global equity prices since the initial announcement of the coronavirus pandemic has been rapid. While the recovery has been led by a handful of technology stocks, it seems to be becoming broader based. We remain optimistic that over the long term, high-quality stocks purchased at reasonable prices will provide long-term investors with good levels of returns. The degree of monetary stimulus by central banks also looks supportive for equity prices. Ashburton Global Leaders Equity Fund Focused investing through global market leaders Learn more Related: Global Equity Income Portfolio - November 2019 James Cooke Head: Global Equities Ashburton Investments Dr James Cooke is Head of Global Equities (International). James joined us from Asset Risk Consultants (ARC) where he was an Investment Consultant responsible for advising high net worth clients, trusts and charities on investment strategy, strategic asset allocation and discretionary fund manager selection. Previously he was based in Edinburgh, as an Investment Manager with SVM Asset Management where he spent seven years working on their World Equity strategy and providing ideas for other funds. During his time at SVM, the firm was consistently ranked within the top 10 UK based fund manager groups by FundCalibre. Prior to this he was a full member of the investment committee at Edinburgh Partners, recently acquired by Franklin Templeton, then managing over $10bn of global equity investments. He maintains a keen interest in Corporate Governance having previously advised firms on these matters with Towers Perrin, now Willis Towers Watson, before joining the investment industry. James is a CFA charterholder and holds a BEng(Hons) degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh, both an MSc and a PhD in Biochemical Engineering from University College London. 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__label__cc	0.746822	0.253178	História da Ashoka Ashoka Brasil Empatia e Protagonismo Social de Jovens Organizar para a Transformação Social Programas da Ashoka Brasil Outros Programas da Ashoka Ashoka U Ashoka Changemakers Ashoka Executive in Residence Ashoka Globalizer Ashoka Serviços Financeiros Sociais Empreendedores(as) Sociais Ashoka Nossos(as) parceiros(as) Mapa de redes Changemaker Seja Nosso(a) Parceiro(a) Contribua Com Tempo E Habilidades Recomende Pessoas ou Instituições Select Country AlemanhaArab WorldArgentinaBangladeshBrasilBélgicaCanadáChileCoréia do SulCzechia & SlovakiaEspanhaEstados UnidosFilipinasFrançaGréciaHolandaHungriaIndonésiaIsraelItáliaJapãoMalásia e CingapuraMéxicoNigériaPolôniaPortugalQuêniaRegião AndinaRegião NórdicaRomêniaSahel (Senegal)SuíçaTailândiaTurquiaUK & IrelandÁfrica do SulÁustriaÍndia Insights on Changemaker Education Tactical learnings and ideas from educators on creating a school culture that supports early changemaking. This story was written by Hillary Alamene. We are often reminded by current events that we are living in unprecedented times, astutely aware of how our current circumstances impact the way we think, speak, and interact with one another. Life, as we know it, requires constant adaptation—serving as the reminder that the only constant we experience habitually is changing itself. One area of life that has undergone innumerable changes since the advent of the pandemic is education within the United States. Senior Manager at Ashoka Vipin Thekk discussed with three pioneers of changemaker education, Aleta Margolis, Paula Giaquinto, Kristina Gillmeister, the changes that have occurred thus far across the educational landscape, as well as what the trajectory for change may look like in the future. Paula Giaquinto is the Former Assistant Superintendent of Fitchburg Public Schools in Massachusetts with a career of leading a new model of schooling that transfers agency to young people through student-directed learning, journey-based experiences, and student body transformation. Aleta Margolis Ashoka Fellow since jan 2001 The Center for Inspired Teaching Aleta Margolis, a social entrepreneur and Ashoka Fellow, is the Founder and CEO of Inspired Teaching, which transforms the PreK-12 school system by cultivating changemaker educators who authentically engage their students as active learners and empathetic critical thinkers. Aleta has been an Ashoka Fellow since 2001. Kristina (Tina) Gillmeister is the STEM Coordinator of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland, pioneering changemaker education in classrooms through student-driven instruction, project-based learning, and transdisciplinary curriculum. Here are five key takeaways from the conversation: Takeaway #1: Changemaking is the process of taking on an initiative to solve a problem for the good of all, but it is also a process that is accompanied by philosophical and ethical changes within oneself and those involved. Across the educational landscape, as we think about what the changemaker identity is, we are simultaneously thinking about how this identity is embedded within educators and how they are then able to transform their classrooms and learning environments to create a broader changemaker culture. Paula notes that changing this ecosystem requires that “skills and dispositions [are] owned by everyone.” When Paula refers to everyone, she truly means everyone: students, educators, parents, principals, administrators, local leaders, and even community members. Everyone has a substantive role to play as we sit with the question of: how can we all prepare students to grow into the people they need to be outside of the classroom? She says, “education serves as the keystone for the community,” and because of this, it appears that the classroom is a good starting point for the changemaker identity to emerge. Takeaway #2: For changemaking to thrive in the classroom, students must be able to co-create and direct their own learning. Two of the aforementioned educators provided examples as to how they have implemented this new form of student-led learning in their own school districts: Paula spoke about the changemaking training for faculty in the Fitchburg School District to promote co-creation of the curriculum with students. For example, the students hosted a poetry night at the local historical society in Fitchburg, Massachusetts with the support of their English Language Arts teacher who was interested in poetry. Students were just enamored as the teacher was, explaining that they not only wanted to write poetry, but they also wanted to recite their poetry before an audience. Consequently, teachers organized an event for students to share their work with local writers, elders, and other community members. Paula recalls that the event “changed the perspective of the community, about who the students are that go to our high school” are and what they are capable of, especially as the demographics of the schools differ significantly from the traditional racial demographics and financial standing of residents in Fitchburg. From the perspective of a STEM educator, Tina was able to list some of the ways in which students became arbiters of their own destinies. When a group of students who enjoyed learning about astronomy noticed the lack of outdoor and space-related initiatives in their science curriculum, they decided to create a traveling planetarium. The planetarium was then taken to the elementary schools within the area, providing other students with the opportunity to partake in a more engaging learning experience. In turn, what these stories display is the importance of student-directed learning: a form of learning that allows students to take initiative based on their interests and what brings them joy. These examples are not just iterations of student projects, but rather, experiences that provide lessons that can be sustained throughout the course of a student’s learning journey. It is only through an educator’s full commitment to the changemaking experience that allows this process to succeed. When students’ interests are met with curiosity, rather than assumption, educators have the potential to assist in curating the spaces and platforms where students feel enabled to act. Takeaway #3 For an educator, changemaking may initially induce feelings of trepidation or reluctance. But educators are on their own journey, too. The lack of innovation may be derived from the fact that “changemaking is a lonely journey”. Aleta corroborates this point by sharing a story about her experience during her first year as a 6th-grade teacher at the age of 24. As a teacher, she did not require that her students walk in a straight line down the hallway, as long as they were mindful of the environment and those around them. When it came to teaching students geometry, she curated a lesson that allowed them to learn such concepts through choreography. Although this was warmly embraced by students, her actions elicited disdain from her colleagues. What she was doing was wrong, according to the dichotomy within education that defines one’s approach to teaching as good or bad. This binary asserts that certain actions can either be deemed as good, meaning that they exist within a presupposed framework that everyone is expected to adhere to, or they are deemed as bad, implying that they are unconventional and likely to fail. Aleta stated that during that time, the criticism she received was concerning, but she remained aware of the fact that her approach to teaching felt correct. Many teachers have probably had similar experiences, and she shares that the idea is often that “if I do what everyone else is doing and it doesn’t work, it’s not my fault. If I step out there and I try something new and it doesn’t work, [then] it is my fault. That is still how the system is set up, unfortunately.” Engaging students through innovative and creative means can be effective, but it can often be a scary pursuit if one is unaware of the outcomes. Takeaway #4 Improvisational teaching is a critical learning tool for both educators and administrators to create a culture that welcomes adaptability. Aleta continually spoke about improvisational teaching, which refers to a strategy that requires teachers to think and act as though they are improvisational actors. She says, “maintain a goal, welcome any surprises that arise, and build upon the surprise.” As educators embrace this approach to teaching, we may also be forced to redefine the expectations we have of them. She describes changemaking education well when she says, “teachers should be instigators of thought”. Rather than anticipating that students will learn from rote memorization, teachers should feel inclined to provoke dialogue by exploring how students may respond to dissenting opinions when presented with views that are widely held. However, the impetus is not on teachers alone. Administrators should also teach educators how they would like educators to teach students. In doing so, administrators create a space of authenticity and vulnerability that reminds educators that, especially in an online learning environment, it is okay to struggle. And by demonstrating to educators what it means to constantly adapt and respond, school leaders are creating an environment that welcomes and appreciates changemaking. Takeaway #5 Changemaking should involve administrators, educators, students, and parents equally. Success is contingent upon this ecosystem of stakeholders, but this success is also predicated on the notion of trust. Because changemaking knows no bounds, it is important that adults heed the thoughts and perspectives of younger individuals. Ask children what they envision their future to be and ask children about their dreams and aspirations so that plans can be made to work toward them. Paula refers to this as “reinvent[ing] humanity”, which gives us the chance to create a sense of openness and mutual trust. However, our current circumstances have forced administrators, educators, students, and parents to embrace virtual learning, and therefore, a new way of building community, respect, and trust Although it is unconventional and continues to remain a challenge for some, Tina and Aleta remind us that being in a virtual environment should not stifle one’s efforts, as there are many ways and opportunities to establish a sense of community and camaraderie. Tina points out that technology has become an equalizer between younger and older cohorts as they begin to navigate different apps and systems. When parents and students or students and teachers begin to coalesce in a single space, there is a chance for rich and in-depth conversations. Virtual or not, Aleta acknowledges that the current education system is usually devoid of mutual trust and mutual respect. Yet, being in a virtual environment requires educators to be cognizant of the fact that “when you’re on Zoom, you’re a guest in [students’] home”. Instead of one teacher standing at the front of a classroom with 30 students facing forward, virtual classrooms eliminate the hierarchy between educators and students. We’d expect that technology would disrupt relationships, when in fact, it has the capacity to help reinforce them through recognition of our presence relative to others. Educators now have a chance of dismantling traditional classroom dynamics by cultivating a collective learning environment. Changemaker education should be the new normal. Changemaking in education is a collective effort, and the pandemic has given educators and school leaders the opportunity to embrace new perspectives and expectations. Changemaker education is feasible now more than ever to implement in classrooms and schools that are constantly having to navigate a new way of learning. Here are some ways to implement these ideas into your classroom and curriculum: 1. Start Empathy Toolkit - a resource guide for cultivating empathy 2. Hooray for Monday - a weekly blog series to remodel the school experience for students 3. Speak Truth - student-led civic discourse on contemporary social issues 4. Changemaker District Blueprint - a guide for creating a culture of changemaking in school districts Ensino / Aprendizagem Reforma Educacional Ensino Informal Jovens Agentes de Mudança Start Empathy Toolkit: cultivating empathy in students Check Out Stories of Young Changemakers Browse a collection of inspiring stories of changemakers leading young. Emerging Insights 2019: Education The Case For Changemaker Education What is Changemaker Education? Changemakers: Educating with Purpose Fabric of Change : insights Stories about Changemaker Education Changemaker Educators in the United States Insights on Intrapreneurship from a Google+ Hangout with Ashoka Changemakers Ashoka Brazil Rua Dr. Virgílio de Carvalho Pinto, 443 Ao enviar este formulário, você reconhece que seus dados pessoais serão processados fora da EEA, conforme descrito na Política de Privacidade.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1483
__label__wiki	0.83442	0.83442	Qantas's Short Hop Our Correspondent Nov 2, 2011 Australia’s Qantas Airways got back into the air Monday, with outraged passengers wondering what that was all about after Alan Joyce, the Qantas CEO, took the unprecedented step Saturday of grounding the entire global fleet of 108 planes. That left 70,000 confused passengers, who weren’t notified in advance, on the ground across the world. Hordes of furious would-be flyers lined up at ticket counters everywhere. It was a startlingly 19th Century show of managerial machismo. Joyce decided to force a dramatic showdown by grounding Qantas at short notice and locking out staff from the next workday – a true horror show for Halloween. The Australian government was certainly horrified enough, ordering an end to the country’s worst labor action in more than a decade before things got worse. "It's an unbelievable decision. It's a hard decision. We have no alternative. This is the fastest way to ensure the airline gets back in the air," Joyce said, blaming the unions for "trashing our strategy and our brand." This was a day after he asked the Qantas board for a pay hike for himself, from A$3million to A$5million. The board passed his salary-hike and backed his strategy to nuke employees and passengers. But this plan was never disclosed at the annual general meeting on Friday which preceded his dramatic fleet-grounding announcement of Saturday. Deliberate withholding of such information during the AGM, raises issues of transparency and governance for a publicly listed company. Interestingly on the Monday trade, Qantas share price rose 5 percent to A$1.62 indicating investors agreed with the need to flush out the attrition tactics of the unions and move on. It worked. The government called for an emergency Saturday night sitting of the three-man Fair Work Australia (FWA) panel to decide termination or suspension of industrial action and grounding of the fleet, to push the parties back to the negotiating table. The FWA panel ordered immediate termination of all strikes and grounding of the fleet. It decreed a 21-day window for the three unions involved and Qantas management to agree terms, failing which the government would intervene to force resolution. Qantas International in the red A$200million annually The international operations pile up huge losses but are subsidized by the highly profitable domestic subsidiary Jetstar Airlines and the freight hauling arm. Therein lies the secret to the Qantas makeover: Jetstar operates with a substantially New Zealand recruited crew paid in NZ currency, following local NZ terms and scales which are significantly less than Australian benchmarks. It follows the low-cost, low-fare, no-frills formula. It gets passengers from A to B without fuss. It outsources pilots and cabin crew at ex-Australia rates. In August Alan Joyce announced that the carrier plans to shed 1,000 jobs. It will establish two new brands, both based in Asia, as budget carriers using foreign crew and pilots. The strategy was to replicate the Jetstar success to gradually replace the loss-making Qantas International. This unveiling of the new strategy was announced together with a more than doubling of net profits to A$250million for the group. The unions could see the writing on the wall: jobs would migrate overseas, salary leverage would shrink and the center of gravity of Qantas manning would shift offshore. So naturally the unions of the aircraft mechanics (ALAEA), Transport Workers Union and the Australian & International Pilots Association challenged the strategy because it fundamentally displaces them. In furtherance of their self-preservation cause they undertook rolling work disruptions as a negotiating tactic in the hope of winning pay rises and assurances of job security. Alan Joyce persuaded the Qantas board that there was more in it for the shareholders to go with his scheme. They agreed, backed his fight and upped his reward to make it happen. Is that not the story of capitalism, free markets and globalization? Political nexus of Labour Government & Unions The Labor Government was blind-sided by the speed of Alan Joyce's strike. Transport Minister Anthony Albanese was riled by the Qantas grounding decision "made on a Saturday morning with notice to the government mid-afternoon one day after the AGM." "This is a startling over-reaction," declared Richard Woodward, Vice-President of the Australian & International Pilots Association (AIPA). "The board should move to sack Mr Joyce immediately. He played out his tough-guy fantasies on the passengers!" Tony Sheldon, national secretary of the Transport Workers Union which represents baggage handlers and ground crew, is standing for leadership of the Labor Party along with six other contenders, at the national party conference on Dec. 2. The Gillard Government replaced the Industrial Relations Commission with Fair Work Australia after passing The Fair Work Act 2009. Of the 11 Fair Work Commissioners appointed by the Gillard administration, nine are former union officials and two are career bureaucrats. Amazing contempt for customers. Not the Harvard playbook. There can be no more self-destructive business decision than victimizing your own customers. Alan Joyce ensured maximum inconvenience to unsuspecting Qantas passengers. They were suddenly left stranded at domestic and international airports without a plan. They were scammed by their own national airline. That will not be forgotten nor forgiven easily. The brand equity which the world's tenth largest airline has built over decades of reliability has been trashed by its own CEO. Perhaps that was his plan. He is a mathematician by academic training. He may have a calculus of net benefit all worked out. After all people are mere 'factors of production' in the economic equation. What matters is greater profits for the haves.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1484
__label__cc	0.703426	0.296574	ERROR: type should be string, got "https://www.barrons.com/articles/sell-cloud-stocks-salesforce-com-and-workday-analyst-says-51588688149\nSell Cloud Stocks Salesforce.com and Workday, Analyst Says\nEric J. Savitz\nMay 5, 2020 10:15 am ET\nCourtesy Workday\nNo question about it—cloud computing is having a moment. Without easy access to cloud-based email, videoconferencing, word processing, sales tools, and publishing software, the current economic downturn would be worse. Maybe a lot worse. The leading players in the public cloud— Amazon. com, Microsoft, and Alphabet’s Google—all reported earnings last week, and all posted huge growth in the March quarter.\nThe real pioneers in cloud-based computing were enterprise computing companies like Salesforce.com (ticker: CRM) and Workday (WDAY). Salesforce opened for business in 1999, seven years before Amazon (AMZN) launched Amazon Web Services. Workday’s launch came in 2005, predating AWS by a year.\nSalesforce has come to dominate the market for cloud-based customer-relationship management software. Workday leads the market for cloud-based human-capital-management software, used to manage HR departments, and has jumped into the market for the financial software tools known as enterprise resource planning, or ERP.\nAnd here’s something they have in common: Late Monday, Rosenblatt Securities analyst Yun Kim launched coverage of the two companies with Sell ratings.\nFor Salesforce, which closed Monday at $161.47, his target price is $120. For Workday, which ended Monday at $148.47, his target is $110.\nKim has a similar view on each stock: He sees the potential for slower-than-consensus revenue growth ahead, which he fears could trigger multiple compression in both cases.\nBarron's Tech\nA weekly guide to our best stories on technology, disruption, and the people and stocks in the middle of it all.\nSalesforce, he writes in a research note, “currently enjoys a de facto enterprise standard status in the enterprise business application market.” That’s helped drive its 20%-plus annual revenue growth rate—impressive performance for a company that has been public since 2004. But Kim finds that “large scale business application deployment is becoming a lower priority among large organizations,” and predicts that “large deal activity [will] slow even after the IT spending rebounds.”\nHe thinks the company’s ability to churn out 20% growth year after year—and its target of $35 billion in revenue by fiscal year 2024—are in doubt. And if that happens, Salesforce shares will be hit with multiple compression.\n“Our industry checks prior to Covid-19 in late January indicated that the pace of large-scale business application deployment, including Salesforce-driven initiatives, was likely to slow meaningfully this year,” he adds. “Hence, we believe that when the enterprise IT spending environment returns, the pace of large-scale business application deployments is likely to lag other initiatives with higher priority. Our most recent checks indicate that many of these Salesforce initiatives have been pushed out indefinitely or have been downsized significantly.”\nKim also thinks the recent departure of co-CEO Keith Block could trigger the departure of key sales executives, which “could impact its large deal execution.”\nAs for Workday, Kim says the company has “become one of the premier” software-as-a-service providers, but that its medium-term growth “is dependent on the successful execution of multiple growth vectors while sustaining its core HCM [human capital management] business, which remains 80% of its subscription business.” In other words, it will not be easy for the company to drive growth of its newer financial software while it maintains the historic growth of its HR software.\nKim says his checks find that “large-scale HCM deployment is becoming a lower priority among large organizations,” and that Workday’s growth could lag the industry when IT spending resumes. He notes that Workday trades at eight times calendar 2020 estimated revenue on 19% growth, “which is towards the lower end” of the valuation of large-cap cloud-based software stocks. But as with Salesforce, he sees risk of further multiple compression if the growth rate falls well below 20%.\nKim notes that Workday’s subscription revenue growth rate has fallen over the past two years from 36% in 2018 to 29% in 2020, with billings growth headed in the same direction, reflecting “an overall slowdown” in its core human-capital-management software business “as the law of large numbers starts to catch up,” with the market reaching a saturation point.\nEchoing his view on Salesforce, Kim writes that “industry checks prior to Covid-19 in late January indicated that the pace of large-scale business deployment, including large HCM initiatives, was likely to slow meaningfully this year, reflecting that they have become a lower priority vs. previous years.” Kim adds that he is “wary of the overall sustainability of its core HCM market in the medium-term,” which he believes will grow at a much slower rate compared with the company’s and investors’ expectations in the high teens when IT spending rebounds.\nWorkday shares were up 2.5%, at $152.23, in recent trading, while Salesforce was up 0.9%, at $162.87. The S&P 500 was up 1.4%.\nWrite to Eric J. Savitz at eric.savitz@barrons.com\nNo question about it—cloud computing is having a moment."	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1487
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__label__cc	0.638746	0.361254	Thought piece #2: Health technology and older people Boarding my train for a long weekend away recently, clutching the latest glossy magazines, it was a joy to see the cover ‘girls’ were in their 60s and 70s, and looking gorgeously fit, healthy and full of life. That we are living longer healthier lives is a fact - with over 65s making up 17% of the population in 2010 - an increase of 1.7 million since 1985, projected to rise to 23% by 2035 – and a cause for celebration! Digital technology, now very much part of our everyday lives, is increasingly playing a part in helping longer lives remain active and fulfilling and evidence is growing to dispel the myth that older people are slow to take it up. Digital communication channels Digital communication channels are increasingly common in helping over 65s who find it difficult to travel to GP and hospital appointments. Most GP practices now provide telephone consultations with video and Skype often also an option. The eConsult service developed by the Hurley Group in London, for example, covers over 1M patients. These same online social media options are also being used to tackle the social isolation and loneliness which can have such devastating effects on older people’s health. In Liverpool, the “My House of Memories”, a digital memory app for people with dementia uses content from the 1920s-1980s to stimulate memory and conversation. Digital tech even offers a robot pet in Japan: PARO is an advanced interactive robot responds to the human voice and to movement bringing the benefits of animal therapy into hospitals and care homes care homes. Digital tech is also helping older people with reduced physical skills to maintain independent and active lives. Finalists in our AXA PPP Health Tech & You Awards in April included AXA PPP Health Tech & You Awards in April included: the GyroGear Steady Glove, which assists people by counteracting hand tremors; Dermaspray, a devise that sprays precise doses of medication for those with limited dexterity; and the category winner, Walk with Path, an aid to improve gait in patients with Parkinson’s and similar conditions. Staying as healthy as possible for as long as possible is the aim and digital technology is enabling huge improvements in early diagnosis and treatment. Dementia is high on the list of concerns; it is predicted that by 2025 there will be one million people in the UK living with dementia Cantab Mobile, an iPad-based sensitive screening tool for healthcare professionals to identify the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease in under ten minutes,; already over 1,000 Cantab Mobile memory assessments are being completed every month in the NHS. Finalists in AXA PPP sponsored Health Tech & You Awards in April also included exciting developments, such as: Extreme Health, 3D skeletal motion tracking via webcam to support clinically supervised home based rehabilitation from common ailments in the elderly, including stroke. Many older people, with support from carers and family are using technology to take greater control and be active participants in their care. ‘Coordinate My Care’ is a shared health record between patients, carers and statutory health organisations in London. It provides the ability to create a personalised care and end of life plan; already over 25,000 personalised care plans have been and can be shared electronically with care providers, especially in the emergency situation. AXA PPP Health Tech & You Awards winner, ‘Patients Know Best’ enables patients to own and understand their own health records. Self-monitoring of known conditions using technology is increasingly being used by older people to keep track of their condition and vital signs and to remind them to take their medication, with support from care professionals online. Even familiar household objects are being used, for example, a kettle able to take people’s blood pressure using sensor pads in the handle each morning as they make their tea. Many of us, often in partnership with professional care services, are using tech to watch over and provide prompt help and support to our older relatives. Electronic monitoring systems that automatically alert health care staff when help is required are in common use in residential and domestic settings. Sensors can be fitted into the home that will alert carers if, for example, someone is not in bed when they should be, a sign that something may have gone wrong. Technology is also helping older people avoid trips and falls, one of the most common and debilitating causes of loss of independence and health, examples include wearable technology such as Hip Impact Protection, another of the AXA PPP Health Tech &You Award finalists. Busting the myth The myth that older people are resistant to technology is being well and truly busted. Sure, there are still older people like my 83 year old mother-in-law who has never used a computer and only switches on her mobile phone to make a call. But there are more and more like my Dad (85) who is on Facebook, prefers Skype to phones and monitors his own vital signs and medication compliance with tech at home as part of managing his long term heart condition. This is reflected in our annual Health Tech & You State of the Nation survey in September 2015, which showed that over 20% of 55-74 year olds believe that using health technology to regularly monitor and manage their health would have a positive impact, and a third of people aged over 55 use technologies including blood pressure and sugar level monitors and mole checkers. The importance of tackling problems of older age is rising; in 2014 only 5 per cent of respondents were concerned about tackling dementia, in 2015 the figure has jumped to 14 per cent, making it the third biggest concern after obesity and heart disease. The survey asked how people might feel about using some of the amazing technology available in their everyday lives as they begin to need more help. A majority of the public aged 55-75 would choose a range of technology to help manage their or their parents’ health and wellbeing for any future condition, with the exception of technology to help with dressing. Although, it seems that women are slightly readier to embrace technology that could help with more personal activities such as eating and dressing. The survey also explored how people might react to robot, rather than human, helpers, in particular to helping maintain one’s dignity. Robots were favoured for activities such as getting upstairs and going to the toilet, whereas human assistance was preferred for washing, dressing and eating. This perhaps reflects the importance of human interaction in more social activities. There is clearly a good argument for responding to this growing appetite for assistive technologies; including as our survey found, robotic help and communication aids, which are top of people’s wish lists. Industry has already identified this growing demand, and older people are increasingly a major target for health technology; this will become even more meaningful as personally generated information can be integrated into a personally held health record. Technology designers, software and hardware, need to ensure that the technology is as simple and user friendly as possible, so that these tools make independent living for the older person a real option for longer. And, finally, care professionals and service providers need to embrace and offer the best of these technologies to the older people they care for, which will mean investment in appropriate training and development of staff as well as having the technology itself available. Health Tech Finalists Revealed Year 2 Shortlisted entries to feature in digital exhibition Leaders Triumph Health Tech Leaders Triumph at Awards Thought Piece #1: The Impact of health technology on behaviours As everyday life and modes of communication move from human... AXA PPP Health Tech & You Partners with The Age of No Retirement on New Category Category will identify design and technical innovation Thought Piece #4: Personal Health Technology - What’s stopping You? Morning! And how are you today?” asked Katie the ever-cheerful Occupational Therapist as she bustled into Mum and Dad’s small living room Benefits of Health Tech in the Workplace AXA PPP healthcare’s involvement in the AXA PPP Health Tech & You programme Personal Health Technology: Looking Back and Moving Forward Since the early nineties the increase in digital capability has grown Health Tech & You Continues to Support Health Tech Pioneers Programme committed to discovering, promoting and supporting 2017 AXA PPP Health Tech & You Awards launched this year We had a couple of our finalists from the 2016 Awards supporting us... Five Decades of Health Tech Find out what the key innovations in the tech healthcare...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1507
__label__wiki	0.630691	0.630691	May 30, 2018 - Science By the numbers: Roseanne was covered more than Puerto Rico study Michael Sykes Protestors against displacing families in Puerto Rico. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images The cancellation of Roseanne Barr's ABC show as a result of a racist tweet was covered far more than a Harvard study revealing that as many as 5,000 people may have died during and in the wake of Hurricane Maria last year in Puerto Rico. The big picture: Media Matters for America found that news surrounding Roseanne was covered for more than 10 hours while the study surrounding the Hurricane was only covered for 30 minutes. Cable news networks barely covered the Harvard study. According to Media Matters: MSNBC covered the findings of the study for 21 minutes on May 29. CNN covered the findings for under 10 minutes. Fox News covered the report for 48 seconds. Those same networks gave extensive coverage to Roseanne's cancellation. CNN covered Roseanne's cancellation for 4 hours and 48 minutes. MSNBC wasn't far behind at 3 hours and 38 minutes. Fox News covered it for 1 hour and 56 minutes. The official death toll in Puerto Rico remains at 64, pending an outside review. The Harvard study finds that a more accurate estimate of excess deaths tied to the storm is 4,645. However, the study noted this may be an underestimate.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1508
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NIV 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. KJV 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. NIV 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” KJV 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, NIV 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: KJV 5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. NIV 5 “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ” KJV 6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, NIV 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. KJV 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. NIV 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. KJV 8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. NIV 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. KJV 9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. NIV 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Hosanna in the highest heaven!” KJV 10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? NIV 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” KJV 11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. NIV 11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” KJV 12 And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, NIV 12 Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. KJV 13 And said unto them,It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. NIV 13 “It is written,” he said to them, “ ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” KJV 14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. NIV 14 The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them. KJV 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased, NIV 15 But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they were indignant. KJV 16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them,Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? NIV 16 “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, “ ‘From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise’?” KJV 17 And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. NIV 17 And he left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where he spent the night. KJV 18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. NIV 18 Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. KJV 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it,Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. NIV 19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered. KJV 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! NIV 20 When the disciples saw this, they were amazed. “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?” they asked. KJV 21 Jesus answered and said unto them,Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. NIV 21 Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. KJV 22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. NIV 22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” KJV 23 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? NIV 23 Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you this authority?” KJV 24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. NIV 24 Jesus replied, “I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. KJV 25 The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? NIV 25 John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or of human origin?”They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’ KJV 26 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet. NIV 26 But if we say, ‘Of human origin’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” KJV 27 And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them,Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. NIV 27 So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Then he said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. KJV 28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. NIV 28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ KJV 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. NIV 29 “ ‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. KJV 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. NIV 30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go. KJV 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you,That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. NIV 31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?”“The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. KJV 32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him. NIV 32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. KJV 33 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: NIV 33 “Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. KJV 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. NIV 34 When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit. KJV 35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. NIV 35 “The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. KJV 36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. NIV 36 Then he sent other servants to them, more than the first time, and the tenants treated them the same way. KJV 37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son. NIV 37 Last of all, he sent his son to them. ‘They will respect my son,’ he said. KJV 38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance. NIV 38 “But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him and take his inheritance.’ KJV 39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. NIV 39 So they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. KJV 40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? NIV 40 “Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?” KJV 41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. NIV 41 “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,” they replied, “and he will rent the vineyard to other tenants, who will give him his share of the crop at harvest time.” KJV 42 Jesus saith unto them,Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? NIV 42 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “ ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? KJV 43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. NIV 43 “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. KJV 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. NIV 44 Anyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.” KJV 45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them. NIV 45 When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus’ parables, they knew he was talking about them. KJV 46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. NIV 46 They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held that he was a prophet. NIV 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, NIV 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. NIV 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” NIV 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: NIV 5 “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ” NIV 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. NIV 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. NIV 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. NIV 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Hosanna in the highest heaven!” NIV 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” NIV 11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” NIV 12 Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. NIV 13 “It is written,” he said to them, “ ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” NIV 14 The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them. NIV 15 But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they were indignant. NIV 16 “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, “ ‘From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise’?” NIV 17 And he left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where he spent the night. NIV 18 Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. NIV 19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered. NIV 20 When the disciples saw this, they were amazed. “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?” they asked. NIV 21 Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. NIV 22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” NIV 23 Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you this authority?” NIV 24 Jesus replied, “I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. NIV 25 John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or of human origin?”They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’ NIV 26 But if we say, ‘Of human origin’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” NIV 27 So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Then he said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. NIV 28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ NIV 29 “ ‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. NIV 30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go. NIV 31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?”“The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. NIV 32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. NIV 33 “Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. NIV 34 When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit. NIV 35 “The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. NIV 36 Then he sent other servants to them, more than the first time, and the tenants treated them the same way. NIV 37 Last of all, he sent his son to them. ‘They will respect my son,’ he said. NIV 38 “But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him and take his inheritance.’ NIV 39 So they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. NIV 40 “Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?” NIV 41 “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,” they replied, “and he will rent the vineyard to other tenants, who will give him his share of the crop at harvest time.” NIV 42 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “ ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? NIV 43 “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. NIV 44 Anyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.” NIV 45 When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus’ parables, they knew he was talking about them. NIV 46 They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held that he was a prophet.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1515
__label__cc	0.741656	0.258344	/ Space Life Sciences / Radiation Effects Radiation Effects Astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 32, appears to touch the sun while working outside the ISS. Exposure to the sun's radiation is a major problem for those living and working in space. Courtesy of NASA. What are the radiation risks for space travel? Radiation exposures during space travel may kill cells, weaken the immune system, cause mutations and have other effects that can lead to cancer, cataracts, cardiovascular and central nervous system injuries and other disorders. Current research projects cut across several program areas to determine 1) the risks associated with various types of radiation for the production of acute effects and the development of malignancies, and 2) whether it is possible to reduce these risks through pharmaceutical and nutritional interventions. Learn about the latest research discoveries with Ann R. Kennedy, PhD, as she discusses the potential dangers and effects of radiation on space travelers, and ways in which the risks can be reduced. Companion slide set to the video, "Radiation Effects," Download: Radiation Effects View Associated Video Funded by the following grant(s) This work was supported by National Space Biomedical Research Institute through NASA cooperative agreement NCC 9-58. Eating in Space: Does Nutrition Matter? Maintaining Muscle Mass in Space Sleep and Human Performance The Barany Chair	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1520
__label__wiki	0.705035	0.705035	New York Real Estate News STONEHENGE; SCOLLAR ON DEVELOPMENT New York View count: Stonehenge Partners, which owns 17 apartment buildings, attached retail, and one office, is hardly seeing a blip on its radar. We recently met with the firm’s Jonathan Fishman, Andrew Hoffman, and Michael Stern in its Seventh Ave. office, and they tell us that both rental and retail products are strong, with over 1k monthly prospects touring the building and 70 monthly lease signings. Manhattan is 70% renters versus owners, which allows a firm like theirs to better adapt to market dips. They say contrary to employment numbers, many signers are young professionals who are just moving to NYC to start a new position. Its office asset, 1619 Broadway’s Brill Building, also boasts 100% occupancy, thanks to a healthy entertainment industry. (We read that The King of Pop frequented retailer Colony Music when he visited NYC.) The firm buys existing buildings and repositions them, renovating corridors, lobbies, facades and improving amenity spaces (including relocating Stonehenge to the NYC skyline, above). It's well capitalized to do so because its most recent fund, Stonehenge Fund III, raised $500M, half of which was deployed last year. Its ‘08 acquisitions ranged in size from $10M to $125M, and the firm continues to seek value-add and mismanaged assets for long-term investment. Unlike many residential owners, it also maintains its own properties, with a staff of 60 dealing with the building hands-on. One initiative to keep Stonehenge’s portfolio bustling is lifestyle components and events; Michael arranges tenant get-togethers, ballroom dancing, concerts, and other activities. August 17, it will be holding a Woodstock 40th anniversary celebration at 235 W. 48th’s Ritz Plaza. It's also working with City Arts for a “trees for peace” project, where children from 96th and 97th streets’ Stonehenge Village paint motifs on planters for a Manhattan art installation tour. As you see above, last month it held a beautification in front of its 10 Downing St. building, planting 5k flowers with SoHo Partnership, which hires homeless people to help clean the street. Related Topics: City Arts, Andrew Hoffman, Michael Stern, Stonehenge Partners, Brill Building, The King Subscribe to Bisnow's New York Newsletters Confirmed! You are subscribed to the Bisnow New York E-Newsletter. New York City Still Seems 'Closed For Business' As CRE Challenges Mount New York Economic Development NY Economic Dev January 20, 2021 Commission Slaps Down Howard Hughes' $1.4B Seaport Project Over Size Concerns New York Construction & Dev NY C&D January 14, 2021 This Week's N.Y Deal Sheet New York Deal Sheet NY Deal Sheet January 19, 2021 $2.5B Drop In NYC Property Tax Revenue Is A 'Wake-Up Call,' Landlord Group Says New York Economy NY Economy January 15, 2021 With Schumer Leading The Senate, NYC CRE Is More Hopeful Of A Recovery New York Economy NY Economy January 14, 2021 Bisnow NY Newsletter Success! You are subscribed to the Bisnow New York Newsletter. New York Newsletters	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1521
__label__wiki	0.563121	0.563121	73.69K 19 Osvaldo Alves is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert who reached the degree of red relt (nono grau/9th degree) in the gentle art. A true legend of the sport of BJJ, many believe he was one of the revolutionaries of jiu jitsu in the 1970’s, bringing new positions and a new philosophy to the sport, having coached many of the sport’s greatest athletes such as Rolls Gracie, Paulo Filho, Amaury Bitetti, Fredson Paixao and many others. Osvaldo Alves is also the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation) technical director and the worlds most senior BJJ instructor. Osvaldo Alves Jiu Jitsu Full Name: Osvaldo Alves de Albuquerque Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie sr > Reyson Gracie > Osvaldo Alves 2x Judo Pan American Champion Favourite Position/Technique: Wristlock and “Escalada de Braço” / Armbar from high-guard Weight Division: N/A Team/Association: Academia De Jiu-Jitsu Osvaldo Alves Osvaldo Alves Biography Osvaldo Alves was born in the Brazilian State of Acre, deep in the Amazonian forest though he moved to Rio de Janeiro when he was still a baby. As a child Osvaldo loved to see the American superhero comic books, having Captain Marvel as his favourite character. This love for the action heroes took him to seek martial arts, Judo was an accessible sport and Osvaldo started training as a 6 year old in the academy of a former Japanese champion by the name of Fujimata. Being raised in Copacabana at Rua Constante Ramos, he would often pass by the Gracie Academy with his Kimono in his hand and on occasion he would interact with the other kids that trained at the neighbouring Gracie Academy. Alves started working out with the family after being invited to train Jiu Jitsu by Reyson Gracie, he was 7 years old at the time and soon became very close friends with Reyson spending alot of time with him and his family. Osvaldo loved both sports (Judo and BJJ) and never stopped training them, that hard work paid off as he won 2 Pan American Gold Medals in the Japanese martial art in consecutive tournaments (first in Cuba and later in Canada). These medals were achieved by the time Osvaldo reached 17 years of age, and due to his great success he was awarded a scholarship by the Gama Filho University to go to Japan and train at one of the best Traditional Judo Schools in the World the Tenri University. After 5 years Osvaldo Alves came back to Brazil. His Judo technique had increased volumes after the hard training at one of the best newaza (ground work) schools in Japan, and he brought in his luggage a lot of fresh knowledge that the Gracie’s were not familiar with. An example of that was the “lateral” (side control) position, Gracie Jiu Jitsu was more focussed on closed guard and top control, but the sidecontrol position was still very basic. Osvaldo’s knowledge from this position was most valuable to the evolution of the game, this and of course many other tricks osvaldo’s own inquisitive mind developed, like the wristlocks. Another area that Osvaldo helped develop was the takedown. The Gracie’s had knowledge of takedowns and takedown defence, however they were limited in their techniques. The first one to accept to cross train with Alves was Reyson and soon he was followed by a young Rolls Gracie. Rolls adapted extremely well to the Judo game, and being the incredibly gifted athlete he was, tournament wins started pilling up in Judo Championships. After seeing the benefits Judo could bring to Gracie Jiu Jitsu many more family members started cross training also. In the 1980’s Osvaldo started teaching Jiu Jitsu in his home, the place was small and there wasn’t space for more then 4 people rolling on the mat at the same time, but still his small “academy” was a success. His students would work their conditioning on the beach and then work their techniques on the (small) mats. From his house and working with his students Osvaldo developed many positions, including his famous high guard. He is also renowned for having given 2 black belts to 2 purple belts, promoting them without making them go through the brown belt stage. The two fighters awarded were Sergio Penha and Fredson Paixao and both proved Osvaldo right, the first giving the almighty Rickson Gracie the toughest test of his life just months after receiving his black belt and the second winning everything there was to win at the black belt division. At one point Osvaldo travelled back to the Amazon together with his long time friend Reyson Gracie and Artur Netto. The trio ended up in Manaus, a city famous for it’s tough guys, after being involved in a scuffle against some locals (who were beat up by the Jiu Jitsu practitioners) many people came to them to ask were they could train the same martial art, as there was no BJJ academies there, Osvaldo started his own. That same academy was extremely fruitful having developed many World class fighters like Bibiano Fernandes, the already mentioned Fredson Paixao and important instructors like Henrique Machado over the years. Today Osvaldo is a legend of the sport of BJJ, having been the only Brazilian National and Jiu Jitsu personality to have been invited to give a seminar at the famous Kodokan in Japan, he is also sought for by the best in BJJ to improve their game. People like Amauri Bitetty, Paulo Filho, Rodrigo Minotauro, Joao Roque, Ze Mario Sperry, Paulo Caruso, Carlos Gracie Junior amongst many others. Tags : 1960s Jiu Jitsu, 1970s Jiu Jitsu, BJJ Red Belts, gracie jiu jitsu, Male Jiu Jitsu Competitors Oswaldo Fadda João Zeferino Nicholas Meregali Roberto Lage James Boran Victor Nithael Diego Bispo kevin gibson says: PROFESSOR RICARDO PIRES TEACHES HIS UNIQUE STYLE IN THE OHIO AREA Bsynder s says: Not anymore. Made up a story of his family member being ill, scammed his students and owner of the school out of money and left This guy is open a Gracie Barra school in Florida near my house now. He gon scam more students? Porra! What he do in Ohio? Romulo says: Don't mention Ricardo and Oswaldo in the same sentence. Ricardo Pires is a joke….. You are the joke. Ricardo trained directly under Sergio Penha, who awarded him his black belt. So to call Ricardo a joke is to disrespect Sergio’s decision to award his student a black belt. To make a comment like that, you obviously a) don't know Ricardo (or more likely you are jealous of him); b) have no respect for Osvaldo, BJJ, or yourself; c) are an idiot; d) all of the above. jcbjj says: my favorite red belt alive No disrepect to Ricardo is warranted. All of Professor Alves' students are amazing. I've had the honor to meet and watch Fredson Paixao who is the most amazing BJJ guy I have seen in person Thanks Jeff for keeping it positive. No disrespect to anybody is warranted. It's really sad that the only way some people can feel better about themselves is to try to put other people down. jujutsuan says: Some people are "in the know" and some are obviously not. Some of the above mentioned names have been EXTREMELY disrepectful to BJJ ICONS like Professor ALVES and Professor PENHA. Sergio has never done anything to deserve the way he was treated by some of his black belts. DAniel Blanck says: I have the great pleasure to learn from this three-year and encyclopedia of Jiu Jitsu, Grand Master Osvaldo Alves. Besides being a person of character and a daddy to all who know him, he teaches you concepts you apical to the rest of your life! My simple thank you! I just have to thank for the opportunity! Dr. Daniel Blanck – Rio de Janeiro – Osvaldo Alves – Copacabana lvbjjer says: To anyone using the logic that to disrespect Ricardo Pires is to disrespect Sergio Penha, you obviously don't know Sergio personally. You probably don't know Ricardo either or you would know why it is warranted. Ricardo was dishonest financially with many of his students and left Vegas in order to avoid problems his shady dealings with students and even Professor Penha. Coach sb says: What does Ricardo Pires have to do with this anyway. I have trained with him for several years, stayed at his home and socialised with his family and I never saw one thing that would lead me to believe that he was a "joke" or some sort of "shister." he was always kind and warm hearted. Whatever you say he has done in the past has nothing to do with his ability as a BJJ practitioner. He is an amazing teacher and competitor, and his top game is one of the best int he world. Bsynder says: You must have drank the punch, or a poor judge of character Sativaplata says: You have all disrespected my Master! And so you shall feel my WRATH! Luis Mendes says: Osvaldo Alves is the number one ! paulo.ubiratan says: eu fui um dos melhores al eu fui um dos melhores alunos do Ovaldo Aves camo-o assimporque nele é um dos meus melhores amigos e tem várioas compisições comigo. Ele é o professor que mais conhece luta no brasil. paulinho bicudo i9go eu fui num dos melhores alunos The honest fact is relationship between Ricardo an Sergio have been severed completely, so much that Ricardo added advertised Sergio name as affiliate, an Sergio had it removed. Ricardo is not a product of Osvaldo an honestly I don't know why his name is even brought up Dalmo says: I started training jiu-jitsu with Master Osvaldo Alves when I was 14 years old, in 1988. He has an unique method of teaching jiu-jitsu. The students have full comprehension of the techniques, and I must say that I´ve learned some of them that I´ve never seen in other jiu-jitsu schools. It was a pleasure to meet great persons and fighters, like Sergio Penha, João Roque, Paulo Caruso, ET and Amauri Possidente. Humble person, Master Osvaldo is the living encyclopedia of jiu-jitsu, Leave A Reply to paulo.ubiratan Cancel Reply	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1523
__label__wiki	0.942008	0.942008	SUPERJOINT Feat. PHILIP ANSELMO: Entire 'Caught Up In The Gears Of Application' Album Available For Streaming "Caught Up In The Gears Of Application", the new album from former PANTERA and current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo's SUPERJOINT RITUAL project — now known simply as SUPERJOINT for legal reasons — can be streamed in its entirety using the Bandcamp widget below. Released on November 11 via Anselmo's Housecore record label, the disc was recorded at Philip's New Orleans-area studio, Nodferatu's Lair and was produced by Anselmo and Stephen Berrigan. The effort was mastered by Scott Hull (AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED, PIG DESTROYER) at Visceral Sounds. SUPERJOINT's current lineup includes guitarists Kevin Bond (CHRIST INVERSION, ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER) and Jimmy Bower (DOWN, EYEHATEGOD), drummer José Manuel Gonzalez (WARBEAST, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS) and bassist Stephen Taylor (PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS, WOVEN HAND, 16 HORSE POWER). "The minute we started writing, I knew this record would be brutal," reflects Bower. "Sticking to our true hardcore roots and signature SUPERJOINT sound, we accomplished a record that needed to happen in today's underground. It's pissed off! "After being on hiatus for eleven-plus years, the chance at a new SUPERJOINT record wasn't something we took lightly. "With newcomers Steven and Joey, we were psyched and eager to get in the Lair and start writing and after two tours with the new lineup, we were able to hit the writing hard! Didn't take long to accomplish, and we stood and smirked at the playback of what would be the new SUPERJOINT record. "With songs like 'Receiving No Answer To The Knock' and 'Sociopathic Herd Delusion', we had everything to smirk about! "This record brings our viscous style of hardcore back to life. "Pissed off with everything to prove, SUPERJOINT is back!" Adds Anselmo: "The overall theme [of the album] means many things, or no things, but there is an underlying message regardless, about how modern technology — computers and all that comes with them, mainly — has affected our lives. As a musician, it has affected my life both negatively (music being stolen) and positively (being in touch with fellow musicians around the world and staying visible). But when looking at the broader spectrum, computer-land has given everyday people a platform in which to bellow like carnival barkers about anything and everything, humdrum or political, whether qualified or not, some with good intentions, some with disingenuous intentions, and some with ideas that lay somewhere in the middle, creating a mishmash of results." "Caught Up In The Gears Of Application" track listing: 01. Today And Tomorrow 02. Burning The Blanket 03. Ruin You 04. Caught Up In The Gears Of The Application 05. Sociopathic Herd Delusion 06. Circling The Drain 07. Clickbait 08. Asshole 09. Mutts Bite Too 10. Rigging The Fight 11. Receiving No Answer To The Knock Anselmo told Decibel magazine that SUPERJOINT was forced to drop the "RITUAL" from its name was "because there's a bloodsucking leech out there who took advantage of a situation. But we're all at fault as well for signing a document that basically has a zero sunset clause, meaning that this person is privy to a cut of any money a 'SUPERJOINT RITUAL' would make. Hence getting rid of the 'RITUAL,' coming back as SUPERJOINT, and cutting out that cancer." Caught Up In The Gears Of Application by Superjoint Tags: philip anselmo, superjoint ritual TOMAHAWK To Release First Album In Eight Years, 'Tonic Immobility', In March ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Doesn't Know If Touring Will Ever Return To How It Was Before Pandemic VIO-LENCE Begins Recording First New Music In Over 30 Years EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE Shows Off Her Memorabilia (Video) STITCHED UP HEART To Release 'Deluxe' Version Of 'Darkness' With Five Previously Unreleased Songs	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1524
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__label__wiki	0.539113	0.539113	Musharraf wanted to take Kashmir” Posted on April 7th, 2007 by shantanudutta in All News, Asian News, Country News, Iraq News, Regional News, Shantanu Dutta Plagiarism Scandal Attention – Due To Allegations of Plagiarism, This Article Is Highly SuspectÂ In a “startling revelation,” the former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has claimed that Pervez Musharraf in 1996 had sought her permission to “take” Kashmir by assuming control of Srinagar, a suggestion she had shot down. Ms. Bhutto made this claim in the revised edition of her autobiography, Benazir Bhutto: Daughter of the East released in Britain this week, excerpts of which are published in the latest edition of weekly magazine Outlook. Gen. Musharraf, then a major general and director of military operations, had concluded a briefing to Ms. Bhutto with the words that “a ceasefire would be in place and Pakistan would be in control of Srinagar.” I asked him, ‘And what next?’ He was surprised by my question, and said, ‘Next we will put the flag of Pakistan on the Srinagar Parliament’,” she wrote in her autobiography. She said Musharraf asked her to go to the United Nations and “tell them that Srinagar is in Pakistan’s control.” “‘And what next?’ I pushed on. I could see the General Musharraf had not been prepared for this grilling and was getting flustered. He said, ‘And you will tell them to change the map of the world taking into consideration the new geographical realities’,” she writes. Bhutto said she ended the meeting abruptly after telling Musharraf “pointedly” that “they (UN) will pass a Security Council resolution condemning us and demanding that we unilaterally withdraw from Srinagar, and we will have nothing for our efforts but humiliation and isolation.” Bhutto writes that this was the second offer she had received to conquer Kashmir. The earlier being made by General Aslam Beg during her first term as prime minister between 1988 and 1990. 5 users commented in " Musharraf wanted to take Kashmir” " ABID MALIK said, in April 7th, 2007 at 12:26 pm Mrs Benazir Bhutto is just accusing president to achieve her vested interests by blamming Musharraf. As a matter of fact this is for the first time in the history that Pakistan and India have come too close. This is only because of president Musharraf. In fact Benazir tenure was the most corrupt in the history of Pakistan these people are plunderers of national wealth. Mian Mohammad Farooq said, in April 7th, 2007 at 3:17 pm I think benazir comment is just to have the western synpathy to give her a place in their books and proved her self that she got no sincerity with pakistan(rightly/wrongly) and this may well b the reason that people sincer with pakistan have not leted her visit to the sensitive part of the country security ie atomic reserch places(durind her primnistership) which has proven right by her current statement. And it doesnt make sense that the Major General in pakistan army has got an authority to present such a plan to primenister so all this is nothing to do with fact but rubbish. Ed Dickson said, Interesting that there is now word that Benazir is planning a comeback. I grew up in Pakistan during her father’s regime (plus a few others) and knew her younger sister and brother (long deceased) – even met her once. They went to the American school in Islamabad. So far as taking Kashmir – they’ve been talking about that (trying) since 1947 partition. Interestingly enough, Benazir attended the talks in Simla with her father right after the 71 war. Ahmed Quraishi said, in April 8th, 2007 at 3:53 am If Musharraf really said this to Benazir, then it shows he’s a real patriot. I don’t see how this demeans Musharraf. Pakistanis would love it. So its obvious Benazir is not concerned about what the Pakistanis think. She just wants to pander to her Indian and American audience. One more sign of a bankrupt politician. Tariq Shah said, in April 12th, 2007 at 8:40 pm Never trust Benazir Bhutto, she is a bigger liar than Bush. This woman keeps coming up with new jewels t bedazzle the world, she needs to return Pakistan’s looted wealth first and then yap about Musharaf. If she ever returns to Pakistan and tries to get into power, I can guarantee you that someone will assasinate her.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1533
__label__wiki	0.916894	0.916894	The Game: Criterion Collection (Blu-ray) By blurayauthority\|2020-05-24T11:01:41-04:00September 24th, 2012\|Categories: Criterion\|Tags: 1997, Criterion, David Fincher, DTS Master, rating-r, san francisco, The Game: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)\| Harold and Maude: Criteron Collection (Blu-ray) By blurayauthority\|2012-10-15T13:58:47-04:00June 13th, 2012\|Categories: Blu-Ray\|Tags: 1971, Criterion, Hal Ashby, Harold and Maude (Blu-Ray), rating-pg, san francisco\| Milk (Blu-ray) By blurayauthority\|2012-10-15T13:58:28-04:00January 28th, 2012\|Categories: Blu-Ray\|Tags: 2008, DTS Master, Gus Van Sant, Milk (Blu-Ray), rating-r, san francisco\| So I Married an Axe Murderer (Blu-ray) By blurayauthority\|2012-10-15T13:56:31-04:00January 28th, 2012\|Categories: Blu-Ray\|Tags: 1993, rating-pg-13, san francisco, So I Married an Axe Murderer (Blu-Ray), Thomas Schlamme, truehd\| Dirty Harry (Blu-ray) By blurayauthority\|2012-10-15T13:55:07-04:00January 28th, 2012\|Categories: Blu-Ray\|Tags: 1971, Dirty Harry (Blu-Ray), Don Siegel, rating-r, san francisco, truehd\| Mrs. Doubtfire (Blu-ray) By blurayauthority\|2012-10-15T13:56:12-04:00January 28th, 2012\|Categories: Blu-Ray\|Tags: 1993, Chris Columbus, DTS Master, Mrs. Doubtfire (Blu-Ray), rating-pg-13, san francisco\| The Rock (Blu-ray) By blurayauthority\|2012-10-15T13:55:53-04:00January 28th, 2012\|Categories: Blu-Ray\|Tags: 1996, Michael Bay, rating-r, san francisco, The Rock (Blu-Ray)\| Bullitt (HD DVD) By blurayauthority\|2012-10-15T13:56:57-04:00January 28th, 2012\|Categories: HD DVD\|Tags: 1968, Bullitt (HD DVD), Peter Yates, rating-pg, san francisco\| Vertigo (Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection) By blurayauthority\|2013-11-20T23:33:54-04:00January 28th, 2012\|Categories: Standard DVD\|Tags: 1958, Alfred Hitchcock, rating-pg, san francisco, Vertigo (Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection)\| Basic Instinct: Special Edition By blurayauthority\|2012-10-15T13:58:14-04:00January 28th, 2012\|Categories: Standard DVD\|Tags: 1992, Basic Instinct: Special Edition, Paul Verhoeven, rating-r, san francisco\|	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1537
__label__cc	0.716037	0.283963	Leave It to Abigail!: The Revolutionary Life of Abigail Adams By: Barb Rosenstock In this inspiring tribute, award-winning author Barb Rosenstock and New York Times bestselling artist Elizabeth Baddeley tell the true story of one of America's greatest founding mothers: Abigail Adams.Everyone knew Abigail was different.Instead of keeping quiet, she blurted out questions. Instead of settling down with a wealthy minister, she married a poor country lawyer named John Adams. Instead of running from the Revolutionary War, she managed a farm and fed hungry soldiers. Instead of leaving the governing to men, she insisted they "Remember the Ladies." Instead of fearing Europe's kings and queens, she boldly crossed the sea to represent her new country. And when John become President of the United States, Abigail became First Lady, and a powerful advisor.Leave it to Abigail--an extraordinary woman who surprised the world. Related ISBNs: Children's Books, History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Pre-Kindergarten by Barb Rosenstock in Biographies and Memoirs in Politics and Government	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1543
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__label__wiki	0.514893	0.514893	Quick Quotes: Tottenham Hotspur Thomas Frank and Josh Dasilva spoke to the press this lunchtime Our Carabao Cup Semi Final is now less than 24 hours away and in the build-up this afternoon Thomas Frank and Josh Dasilva spoke to the press to preview the game. Here are some of the key lines ahead of our trip to Tottenham Hotspur. Thomas on our latest team news Christian Norgaard is not available. The rest who were available for the Bournemouth game are all available. All players and staff members tested Covid negative before the game. It is maybe more important than ever that football is continuing. For a lot of people, football is a light in the dark that they can cheer on their heroes. Thomas on a first ever major semi final It is a massive game for us. It is somewhat unknown territory for us as we have never been in the Semi Final of one of the two cup tournaments. We are looking forward to the game. We will do our best to try and attack and take our chances against one of the top teams in the world who have top players and a top manager. Thomas on Spurs Tottenham are by far the favourites. Kane and Son have only scored 32 goals with 22 assists so if we can manage to keep them quiet in terms of goals or assists we are pretty far down the line in terms of making a remarkable result. It will be unbelievably difficult but we will do our best to keep them quiet. We are coming up against a world class team but if we don’t believe in ourselves, and don’t give it a shot, there’s no point in us turning up tomorrow. Thomas on José Mourinho Everyone speaks about them not winning a trophy in how long, but they have the best manager to end that in José Mourinho. He has that winning formula, and they will definitely be as strong as possible. No details is too small for him so they will be well prepared for this game. He will ensure all details are analysed. He will respect us as he knows, if you want to win a trophy, everything will need to be bang on against us. Of course, if it is bang on they should win. However, football is football and that is why we know we have a chance. I admire José for his fantastic career, winning trophies at all the biggest clubs in the world but when the whistle blows, he is just another bloke standing in the other dugout against whom we are competing. Thomas on the weekend break We will have a tiny bit more freshness for this game than if we had only two or three days turnaround. The players want to play. They know it is a big game and they want to test themselves against the best. We will have a strong team out there tomorrow, just like we did in the last four Carabao Cup games. Josh on our run so far You just go into the game thinking about what you can do and having a good performance. We’ve taken confidence from beating four other Premier League teams so we should use that going into this game. It is about going out there with belief and doing what we do. Tottenham are a top team; they have top players, and they will pose a threat. We need to work hard and be humble in what we do, and I am sure we will give a good account of ourselves. Josh on the depth in the squad Whatever team Thomas Frank puts out, we are still putting in a performance; that shows the type of squad we have and the type of culture. Just because someone hasn’t played as many minutes it doesn’t mean they won’t come in and put in a performance. Everyone has done so well and that is a credit to the boys having the mentality to step in whenever. In a shorter season you might get injuries so having people who can step in is crucial. Josh on his Arsenal roots When I was younger there was a friendly rivalry. Playing against Tottenham at their stadium will always be a good experience and we are looking forward to it. It was the right decision [to join Brentford]; I never look back and think if only I had done this differently. I am happy for all those guys [getting their chance now] and they inspire me. When they are playing, I am kicking every ball with them because we have been on similar journies. I made my decision to come and do my own thing, but I am happy for the boys who are taking the opportunities. Josh on peaking tomorrow night After a slow start everything is now coming into place about how we want it to be. Everything is heading in the right direction so if there’s any time we want to be on the top of our game, this is the right time. Tomorrow night's game is live exclusively on Sky Sports Main Event. The game will not be shown on iFollow Brentford but Audio Match Passes are on sale for £2.50 Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford on 05 Jan 21 Josh Dasilva 🗣️ "It was a good win after a painful second half" Thomas speaks to Sky Sports website Fans award for Thomas Frank Positive Covid-19 tests at Brentford FC 🗣 "We got three points in the end so it's a good day" Mads Bech Sorensen reflects on tonight's hard-fought 1-0 win over Luton Town, given to us by Saman Ghoddos first league goal "🗣 Training was sharp, intense, and had good quality" Following our enforced Covid-19 break, we play our first Sky Bet Championship game of 2021 this evening, Luton Town the visitors to TW8. The Hatters head to the Brentford Community Stadium on the back... Watch: The Warm Up \| Ellery Balcombe feature interview	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1547
__label__wiki	0.984256	0.984256	South Western Ambulance Service Coroner questioned over mum's death after she choked on large piece of sausage Sadie-Bob Marese Walters leaves behind a nine-year-old son The family of a mother who died after choking on a large piece of sausage in her home have raised questions with the coroner. The inquest, held on May 3, into the death of 47-year-old Sadie-Bob Marese Walters has now been adjourned, as the coroner wants to call more witnesses. Ms Walters, 47, died on January 30 at the Royal United Hospital in Bath – leaving behind a 9-year-old son. She had spent several days in intensive care after she was admitted on January 24 and paramedics found a “large piece of sausage” lodged in her windpipe, Avon coroner’s court was told. Bristol hospital worker struck off after telling patient with cerebral palsy ‘you don’t have a disability’ Ms Walters apparently responded to initial resuscitation from paramedics at her home address in Snow Hill, Bath, but had suffered at least two cardiac arrests by the time she reached the hospital, as reported by Bath Live. The first cardiac arrest lasted for 34 minutes and the second for 13 minutes, evidence supplied to the coroner said. Snow Hill, Bath Four relatives and five friends of Ms Walters attended the inquest into her death on Thursday, May 3. They wanted to know more about when an ambulance was called to help her and the timeline of events leading to her death. Assistant coroner, Peter Harrowing, heard written evidence from two medical professionals saying Ms Walters died after suffering a hypoxic brain injury, caused by low oxygen after a choking episode. Michael Coupe, consultant anaesthetist, took over the care of Ms Walters in intensive care on January 26. His evidence to the coroner said tests carried out on Ms Walters were “strongly suggestive of severe hypoxic brain injury with a likely poor outcome”. Weston-super-Mare man killed himself but family may never know why Ms Walters also showed no “meaningful neurological responses” during her time in intensive care, which prompted Dr Coupe to discuss withdrawing supportive treatment with her family. Her family agreed and treatment was stopped on January 29. Ms Walters died the next day. Harry Wadman, also of Royal United Hospital, said in his evidence to the inquest that in his opinion the causes of death were hypoxic brain injury, choking on food and bipolar disorder. He added: “As a medical team we feel the clear cause of [cardiac] arrest was choking on food and do not have concerns about the cause of death.” Mr Harrowing also read evidence supplied by a consultant psychiatrist, who had been treating Ms Walters. She had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2000. One of the family’s concerns had been that Ms Walters might have choked as a result of side-effects from her medication. However Mr Harrowing said the psychiatrist was clear that, while she had suffered side-effects such as sedation, none of them were likely to have caused choking. He added: “There has been no indication by any of the doctors that this choking episode was precipitated by an adverse effect of the medication she had been prescribed.” Off-duty nurse tried to save man’s life before he died outside Debenhams in Bristol city centre Mr Harrowing offered Ms Walters’ mother the chance to speak. She told the coroner’s inquest there had been an inconsistency in the evidence from the two doctors – one had referred to a date of death of January 30 and the other January 31. Mr Harrowing thanked her for the correction, noting January 30 as the correct date. But the deceased’s mother had further questions about the timeline of events following her death. She asked the coroner: “The cardiac arrest of 34 minutes, in whose presence was that? “We have already asked for more clarification about the time frame of Sadie’s choking and when the paramedics came. “We were told we’d have a much clearer aspect of those timings. That doesn’t seem to have been read out.” Surgery mistakes so rare they're called 'never events' keep happening in Bristol At this point Mr Harrowing retired for 16 minutes to consider her questions. “I do not require further evidence to conclude this inquest and fulfil my statutory function,” Mr Harrowing said on returning to the court. But he added: “However of course the family have concerns.” The coroner reiterated that the police had conducted an investigation into Ms Walters’ death and were satisfied it did not require further investigation. He also pointed out it was not his place to rule on matters of civil or criminal liability. But he said he would be willing to call a paramedic and police officer as witnesses, to provide answers and clarity to the family. Before the coroner adjourned the inquest, to be resumed as soon as possible, Ms Walters’ mum spoke about why her family were desperate for clear answers about her death. This tiny green sticker could help save the lives of motorbike riders involved in crashes She said: “Sadie left a 9-year-old son. At some stage he will be asking me, or his aunt, or his godparents, what actually happened to his mum.” The coroner closed by saying he could not “guarantee” to provide the answers the family was seeking. He added: “For the moment the inquest stands adjourned.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1551
__label__wiki	0.650445	0.650445	This website uses cookies to improve your website experience and provide more personalized services to you. To find out more about the cookies we use, see our Website Privacy Policy. Burns Unique Client Experience Facilities & Infrastructure Railroad & Transit Current Career Opportunities What It’s Like To Work Here Download Our Careers Brochure The Burns Group Named to 2014 MEP Giants List Burns Engineering, Inc. was recently ranked #52 on the 2014 MEP Giants list, a list published annually highlighting the nation’s top engineering firms ranked by mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) and fire protection design revenue. This is Burns’ first year on the MEP Giants list. Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s (CSE) MEP Giants program lists the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering firms in the United States. According to CSE, the 2014 MEP Giant firms have earned this title by proving that they find opportunity in the many changes in the building engineering industry. The 102 firms selected as the 2014 MEP Giants continuously push the boundaries in the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering sectors, providing the most cutting-edge designs in the consulting engineering community. An in-depth analysis of these 102 firms appears in the August issue of Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and reveals what’s going on in the industry and how it has changed over the past few years. Burns is proud to be ranked a 2014 MEP Giant! This ranking supports Burns’ strategic growth goals, and is in line with the company’s mission to continually build and develop our team of expert professionals. Select Industry Airlines Airport Tenants Aviation Aviation Airfield Electrical & Navigation Systems Aviation Special Systems Commercial Airports Energy & Utilities Facilities & Infrastructure Fleet Electrification Healthcare Higher Education Military Air Bases Railroad & Transit Smart Infrastructure Traction Power Solutions for Fleet Electrification Burns Leads Technology Innovations at New San Diego International Airport Terminal Burns Supports Amtrak Signals and Communications Under New Maintenance Contract Burns Welcomes Vice President – New York Region, Joseph Mizrahi, PE Michael Calabrese Discussing Temple Medical School’s Steam Distribution System Replacement at IDEA Inspire. Create. Deliver. © 2021 Burns Engineering, Inc.\|Privacy Policy	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1555
__label__cc	0.733505	0.266495	About Pituitary Tumors Get an overview of pituitary tumors and the latest key statistics in the US. Overview and Types If you have been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor or worried about it, you likely have a lot of questions. Learning some basics is a good place to start. What Are Pituitary Tumors? See the latest estimates for new cases of pituitary tumors in the US and what research is currently being done. Key Statistics About Pituitary Tumors What’s New in Pituitary Tumor Research? More In Pituitary Tumors	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1558
__label__cc	0.614614	0.385386	Culturally Curious CAPITAL REVIEWER Cinema Made in Italy Capital Reviewer is now pre-reviewing films selected for Cinema Made in Italy. Hosted by Cine Lumiere February 26th to March 3rd, this batch of award-winning productions promises everything that is unique to Italy and more besides. Living in London among so many Italians, you might find some of these eclectic national characteristics resound abroad, although there are plenty of surprises. Keep checking for updates... From left: LORO, directed by: Paolo Sorrentino with cast: Toni Servillo, Elena Sofia Ricci, Riccardo Scamarcio, is a take on Silvio Berlusconi and his inner circle . A hot topic given the rage for populist megalomaniacs at the moment. THE GUEST original title: L'OSPITE, directed by: Duccio Chiarini with cast: Daniele Parisi, Silvia D'Amico, Anna Bellato. The ebb and flow of relationships is seen through the eyes of a modest, highly sensitive academic as he experiences the end of his own relationship. EUFORIA, directed by: Valeria Golino with cast: Riccardo Scamarcio, Valerio Mastandrea, Isabella Ferrari. A frank but tender exposition of hedonism versus the cruel reality of terminal illness, with a hefty dose of humour and style in this absorbing film about two estranged brothers. https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/cine-lumiere/whats-on/festivals-series/cinema-made-in-italy-2019/	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1560
__label__wiki	0.915161	0.915161	INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH REPORT Tencent Reportedly Weighs $568 Million Bid in Game Developer Voodoo The tech giant continues its aggressive pursuit of acquisitions. Anthony RussoJul 14,2020,20:45 Tencent Holdings Ltd. (HKEX: 00700; OTC TCEHY) is contemplating over bidding for a minority stake in the French mobile game developer Voodoo for less than 500 million euros ($568 million). The potential deal would give Tencent the equity ownership in Voodoo of approximately 20% to 25%, as reported by Bloomberg today, citing people familiar with the matter. However, Tencent isn't the only potential bidder, as other firms are also interested in purchasing Voodoo’s shares; the French video game maker Ubisoft Entertainment (OTC: UBSFY) and the American game developer Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA) are both interested. The Hong Kong-listed tech giant has been active in looking to acquire companies in the new Covid-19 environment. That includes Tencent approaching iQiyi Inc.’s (Nasdaq: IQ) controlling shareholder Baidu Inc. (Nasdaq: BIDU) about becoming the largest shareholder in the Chinese video streamer, as reported by Reuters in June. According to a separate Bloomberg report last week, Tencent is in “advanced talks” to purchase and privatize the Chinese-based video game company Leyou (HKEX: 01089). It also agreed to buy the Chinese provider of auto solutions Bitauto Holding Ltd.'s (NYSE: BITA) in June. That deal is expected to close in the second half in 2020. Voodoo’s co-founders Alexandre Yazdi and Laurent Ritter currently majority own the company. Its gaming titles include Roller Splat and Snake VS Block. At the close of trading in Hong Kong, Tencent inched 3% lower at HK$525 per share. Tencent has been thriving in the coronavirus crisis and is now hitting new all-time highs. In a likelihood, Tencent won’t be finished in making efforts to purchase companies and will continue to diversify its portfolio by the end of this year. Shares of Tencent in Hong Kong have surged nearly 40% year-to-date. COMMENTS0 comments We reserve the right to remove any content at any time from this Community, including without limitation if it violates the Community Standards. Email: info@capitalwatch.com California: 2905 Stender Way #36, Santa Clara, CA 95054 New York: 200 Vesey St Fl 24 New York, NY 10281 Copyright © 2020 JPM Media Corporation, All rights reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1561
__label__wiki	0.647663	0.647663	Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio saloon “The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is a thrilling super saloon that seems perfectly set up for UK roads” Undercuts main rivals Fantastic driving experience No manual gearbox Reliability concerns Sitting pretty at the top of the Alfa Romeo Giulia range is the Quadrifoglio, with its 503bhp V6 engine, muscular styling and fantastic driving experience. It’s Alfa’s answer to the BMW M3, Mercedes-AMG C63 S and Audi RS5 Sportback, and sits right at the top of the class for thrills - especially as it was further improved for 2020. It’s a good time for the updates as, at the time of writing, the next-generation BMW M3 has yet to be launched. The most noticeable update is inside, with higher-quality trim and a much better infotainment system - meaning the cabin now feels as special as the driving experience. The updates don’t transform the Giulia as such, but they do make it even easier to recommend. You’d still buy the car first and foremost for the performance. That V6 engine is developed by Ferrari, and enables 0-62mph in under four seconds and a top speed close to some very flashy supercars. Despite the stats, it feels accessible - not least because there’s so much grip. There’s some distance between the prices of the rest of the Giulia range and the Quadrifoglio but it’s considerably less expensive than the C63 S. You’d struggle to spend less and achieve a similar level of performance, while the styling, engine noise and classy interior all help the Giulia’s case. Poor fuel economy is the trade-off for so much performance It should go almost without saying that a car like the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio won’t be very good when it comes to fuel economy, but it’s comparable to rivals. An official figure of 27.2mpg is fractionally better than the Mercedes-AMG C63, while the 365bhp Kia Stinger GT-S can only match the 503bhp Alfa Romeo. The all-wheel drive Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 offers similar performance with the promise of 32mpg, however. You’ll also need to stop for fuel a bit more often in the Giulia than the C63, because the Mercedes has a larger tank. Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce review VED (road tax) will cost £475 the first five times you renew it, and after that it drops to £150 a year. A CO2 output of 235g/km means the top-spec Giulia will never occupy anything other than the top BiK band for company-car users. Alfa Romeo offers a five-year warranty, while service plans are available and can be paid monthly or upfront. The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio has a fantastic engine and driving experience The Quadrifoglio is head and shoulders above the next-fastest Veloce model in terms of performance, thanks to a stunning 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine. It may not sound like a huge engine, but two turbos and Ferrari know-how means it produces 503bhp. Despite not having all-wheel drive, 0-62mph takes a scant 3.9 seconds, and the Giulia goes without the 155mph speed limiter common on most of its rivals, so can reach 191mph. That’s very nearly supercar pace in a comfortable saloon with room for your friends. You’ll want to rev the engine out at every opportunity to hear the full chorus. It’s addictive, and can be made even louder with an optional Akrapovic sports exhaust system, which is also a tad lighter than the standard set of pipes. It’s some achievement to make a rear-wheel-drive car with more than 500bhp feel so accessible but the Giulia’s chassis does just that. The rear end can swing out if that’s your intent but there’s a huge amount of confidence-inspiring grip. Both the steering and the car’s weight are light compared to rivals, which means it turns in keenly and isn’t unstuck by tricky mid-corner bumps. There’s little body roll, even in the more comfortable suspension setting, while the adaptive dampers give a better ride than any of its rivals. It copes with broken tarmac and bumps with ease, giving the impression it was fine-tuned with British roads in mind. The facelifted Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio brings an improved interior over the old car We mentioned how comfortable the Giulia Quadrifoglio is in the last section and refinement has also been improved by extra sound-deadening and a reduction in vibrations. It’s now a much better long-distance GT car, capable of soaking up lots of miles when you’re not exploring everything the engine has to offer. Interior quality hasn’t historically been the car’s strongest point but Alfa Romeo has focused its efforts inside for the facelift. The cheap-feeling plastic trim, noticeably around the gearlever, has been replaced with carbon fibre, while the infotainment screen is now a touchscreen and features a more intuitive menu as a result. As the flagship model in the Giulia range, the car gets plenty of standard equipment; the Giulia Quadrifoglio brings xenon headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, active suspension and wireless phone charging. The new touchscreen shows driving stats and the display for the reversing camera, while connectivity is taken care of with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Options include an upgraded stereo system and a Driver Assistance pack, plus costly performance-focused extras like the sports exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brake discs. The Giulia Quadrifoglio is no less practical than the standard model Those in the front seats are very well catered for, both in terms of tech and space. This is pretty common for saloons but the Giulia offers plenty of space for rear-seat passengers too. With a longer wheelbase than any of its rivals, legroom is generous, and headroom is good despite the sloping roofline. The Giulia Quadrifoglio might have lots more power than the cheapest model but practicality isn’t affected at all. Boot space is identical at 480 litres, which handily matches the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class. As it’s a saloon, you haven’t got a huge boot opening, and this isn’t helped by a high lip to haul items over. Its rivals - even the BMW M3 - are, or will be, available as an estate, but Alfa Romeo doesn’t sell a Giulia estate. Those that need the versatility of a full tailgate will prefer the Stelvio Quadrifoglio SUV, which packs the same powerful V6 engine. Safety and owner satisfaction are impressive; reliability is less so Alfa Romeo owners are mostly happy with their cars, shown by the brand’s strong top-10 finish in our 2020 Driver Power owner survey. It garnered near-universal praise for how its cars drive, and front-seat comfort scores highly too. Reliability is said to be good, but 28.5% of owners reported a fault in the first year, which must be a little concerning for prospective buyers. At least the company offers five years of roadside assistance on most new cars. Euro NCAP gave the Giulia a five-star rating, and this applies to the Quadrifoglio too. Adult protection was especially impressive, with a 98% score. Autonomous emergency braking, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warning are all fitted as standard. The £1,500 Driver Assistance Pack Plus option adds a driver attention alert warning, traffic jam assistance, intelligent speed control and adaptive cruise control. Giulia Quadrifoglio saloon	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1562
__label__wiki	0.623618	0.623618	Home Features Car Culture Forza Motorsport preview Back to Car Culture More like this: Best racing games 2019 on PS4 and Xbox One: the top 6 driving sims Forza Motorsport: the Xbox One X racer previewed ► Popular racing series set for re-launch ► 4K, 60FPS and ray tracing… ► But you’ll have to wait for it The official announcement trailer for the new Forza Motorsport game has landed and it looks rather promising. Choosing to ditch the number in the title (this would have been ‘8’ – for those keeping track), Turn 10 Studios are promised a reboot of sorts for the hugely popular series, going back to its core motorsport principles. We like. 4K resolution, 60FPS and ray tracing We’ve not seen any gameplay footage as yet, but the minute-long trailer released at the end of July delivers what can only be described as some truly gorgeous graphics – all of which were taken ‘in-engine’ – meaning they should be representative of the final game. Laguna Seca – or rather, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca – appears to have been lovingly recreated with painstaking detail, while car models benefit from a full life-like recreation both inside and out. 4K resolution, 60FPS and ray tracing have all been announced, meaning the new title should showcase what the Xbox Series X is capable of right from the word go. Vast array of cars and tracks expected No official word yet on exactly how many cars and tracks you’ll be able to drive, but if previous games are anything to go by we’re unlikely to be disappointed. The official trailer reveals precious little, but we can see the Apollo Intensa Emozione, Chaparral 2E, Donkervoort D8, Mazda Lola B12/80 and BAC Mono at Laguna Seca. An eclectic mix by anyone’s standards. When is the release date? Looks like you’re going to have to wait, sadly. Turn 10 say the game is in early development and there’s sign of it coming to Xbox One. So, count on a Xbox Series X only release at some point in either 2021 or 2022. By James Dennison Head of automotive video for CAR magazine and our sister website Parkers.co.uk	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1564
__label__cc	0.720783	0.279217	The Language of Rhythm Aim: How can we perform and compose rhythms using language and body percussion? Summary: Students explore and create rhythms through language and body percussion. Standards: US 2, 3, 4, 5, 8; NYC 1, 2, 3 Modality: performing, responding, creating Materials: Teacher and Student Worksheets Time Required: 20 minutes Speak and clap different rhythmic patterns using words to represent note values (e.g., “pear” for quarter notes and “ap-ple” for eighth-notes.) Download Student Worksheet Have students create body percussion movements to accompany each note value (e.g., a clap for “pear” and alternating shoulder taps for “ap-ple”) Improvise new “pear” and “apple” rhythms and perform with students through call and response. Play or clap eighth-note / quarter-note rhythmic patterns and have students transcribe what they hear using graphic or standard notation. You may want to practice this as a class before having students transcribe individually. Have students create their own compositions in small groups or individually and perform their new rhythms for the class. Create longer (3–4 bars) compositions with a variety of meters and language patterns. What other words might replace “pear” and “apple”? What words can we use to represent other note values? (e.g., “wa-ter-me-lon” for 16th-notes) Add rests within the rhythmic patterns, maintaining the “pear” and “apple” structure, but only clapping the notes that are played. Students may want to create soundless movements to represent the rests. See the Teacher Worksheet for rhythm examples. Download Teacher Worksheet Invite students to bring in an example of a song that clearly represents the “apple” and “pear” rhythms. Formative Assessment: Rhythm and Meter Except where otherwise noted, this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1565
__label__cc	0.721927	0.278073	Skipass rates Sunpass rates Free Skipass Weather and Snow The My3000 App Pistes and Fun Parks Ski Pistes Freeride Skiing Heli-Ski Carosello 3000 Refreshment Centre La Stuvetta Restaurant Stalet Restaurant Stalet Après-Ski Are you looking for an adventure at Carosello 3000 – Livigno? Enter your key words below. MOUNTAIN BIKING AT CAROSELLO 3000 - LIVIGNO The Livigno Mountain Park is gearing up for a summer of mountain biking: read on to find out more about opening dates, early passes on sale, the Great Days event and a new singletrack almost entirely built by hand to complete the 50 km of trails. Winter in Livigno is a snowy spectacle. At the moment there are more than 2 metres of snow on the Carosello 3000 peaks, and plenty of time to make the most of the skiing right up until 1 May. But that doesn’t mean that the Carosello 3000 team isn’t already working hard and getting ready for the summer ahead. From mid-June it will be time to get back on your mountain bike again and explore the Mountain. Here is everything you need to know to make the most of your summer escape to the Carosello 3000 Mountain Park. The Carosello 3000 Mountain will be open for the summer from Saturday 15 June. During the first few weeks, there may still be some patches of snow around towards the top of the mountain and on the higher trails. The Carosello 3000 team will be working hard to open trails to ensure access to as many routes as possible. The summer season ends on Sunday 15 September. Trail building at Carosello 3000 is a fairly new but well-organised project. In recent years more than 30 km of new trails have been created. Together with existing mule tracks, these make up a vast bike area with more than 50 km of routes. Keen riders have already become fans of many of these trails, including the Roller Coaster, a pure flow trail with sensational views of Livigno Lake; the super speedy H-Dream (Hutr) where pro-bikers can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h; the scenic Coast to Coast which was part of the route for Bike Transalp 2018, and let’s not forget the Blueberry Line, a technical flow trail. Each and every route has been designed to delight and exhilarate you with unique bike riding features. Perfect your technique. Last summer a huge new area was opened especially for learning mountain biking techniques. The Bike Academy, next to the Costaccia Hut, is a special route made up of 8 exercise areas (balance, step downs, switchbacks, rock gardens, north shore, drops, jumping and skinnies) ready to gear new riders up for any type of mountain route. Here’s what you’ve been waiting to hear: what’s new this year? The Enduro and Bikers United trails already take flow riding to the next level, and this summer you’ll have the chance to get even closer to a natural style of riding that brings you in harmony with the Mountain. The Bomb Trail is a new 3-km singletrack trail, almost entirely built by hand, that will open this season. This is one for pro-bikers, making the most of the natural geography of the land with its rocky passages, tight curves and long paved sections thanks to the use of rocks found on site. To be one of the first to find out exactly when this trail will be completed and open to the public, just sign up for Trail Alert, a special newsletter with updates of trails, projects and promotions for mountain bike lovers. A mix of newly-built trails and existing mountain routes make up the Tutti Frutti Epic, a spectacular 45-km tour perfect for cross-country, all-mountain or enduro bikes. The tour was designed to give you an MTB experience on a variety of terrains for an all-round exciting day on your bike. What’s more, the Tutti Frutti Epic route takes you through some of Livigno’s most stunning locations. One of these is the Federia Valley, a magical, unspoilt valley which can be reached via a natural trail directly from the top of the Carosello 3000 Mountain. The Great Days Mountain biking at Carosello 3000 is a chance to have fun together and enjoy the outdoors. To celebrate this philosophy, the Great Days event was created – 3 days of riding, games and partying from 12-14 July. The Saturday will once again be dedicated to the Tutti Frutti Team Challenge, a fun event taking you and your team on the hunt for checkpoints and hidden objects, with special team challenges to complete as well. The Sunset Ride on the Friday has already been confirmed, and the rest of the programme will be announced in due course. Updates will be available as soon as possible. The event will be attended by Hans Rey, MTB legend and Carosello 3000 spokeman, who has recently finished a series of talks – Speakers from the Edge. This was a tour of venues in the United Kingdom where he talked about his greatest adventures, his connection with Livigno and his non-profit charity Wheels 4 Life, which provides bikes to people who live in remote areas in the developing world. Biglietti Early Pass If you already know that the Carosello 3000 Mountain Park will be the destination for your MTB escape this summer, book your Early Pass now. If you buy before the season begins, you get access for more days (including non-consecutive days throughout the summer season) at a discounted price, saving you 20% compared to standard rates. Not long to wait now and the Mountain will be all yours! Download Press Release in PDF Format Download our images Download Media Kit 2019 CAROSELLO 3000 STORIES The places, people and stories that make the Mountain so unique. INSIDE AN EMOTION WHERE HEART BEATS FAST DISCOVERING THE FURTHEST MOUNTAINS THE POWER OF NATURE A LITTLE CHRISTMAS STORY DISCOVER Carosello 3000 The best tips for your Mountain escape. Via email, when you need them. Discover all the features of our mobile app. A panoramic single trail with spectacular views over the Federia valley and the Livigno lake. Discover Lonely Planet	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1566
__label__cc	0.540721	0.459279	it /enJob Opportunities HR We're back We have resumed full operations in every region of the world. … / HomeMedia and newsNews Carraro stories Today, we are delighted to be able to post - also here - the message that our Chairman, Enrico Carraro, shared with the company’s staff yesterday as we recommence our operations across the world. Just over a month since my last letter, when I announced the need to stop our production lines due to the contingency related to the spread of the Covid-19 virus, I am now glad to let you know that we have resumed full operations in every region of the world. Indeed, only a few hours ago we received the news that Carraro India, too, was given the official go-ahead to resume activities and that already today it has opened its doors, ready for a step-by-step resumption in production. This is the final stage in a journey that has seen us progressively return to a “new normality” in each Group's plant. In the middle of February in China, then in Argentina and Brazil, while in the meantime Driveservice continued to operate for Carraro Spare Parts. Three weeks ago, it was SIAP's turn, last week Campodarsego and this Monday Rovigo, too. It has been a demanding journey. A shared journey, which has metaphorically seen us side by side, united by the same goal: to remain focussed on business – applying a long-term vision – but paying special attention to the safeguard of Carraro people. Therefore, while our plants were at a standstill, we invested resources and time to sanitise and secure each plant in our production platform. This was done in order to be ready to start efficiently while giving the utmost priority to the health and safety of our employees. Simultaneously, many office functions not strictly connected to the production side continued their activities in smart working or with a limited presence in our offices – maintaining close contact with customers, suppliers and all our main stakeholders. At the same time, our global R&D Network continued to operate, with its Campodarsego headquarters coordinating the Italian, Indian, Chinese and South American engineering activities, looking to the future and moving forward on the path of innovation. This was a period of shared hardship, and many Carraro people have shown an even greater commitment than before. It is a behaviour that shows – with deeds – a great sense of accountability; it was necessary to grit our teeth to guarantee a strong future for our Group. Now we look forward, with even more determination than before. With increased focus on our goals. We will live our days within a new context, made resilient by what we learned during these months and aware of having solid basics. In a world where distance seems to be a requisite, we will have to find a new way to stay close to all our business partners. Today more than ever we need to work in an integrated way with clients and suppliers, following a “smart” supply chain system that will truly enable us to make a difference in the long term. Enrico Carraro Carraro People eCarraro The Carraro electrified solutions The Carraro method After sales and spare parts The Carraro strategy Carraro on the stock exchange Carraro International Capital Increase Acting sustainably Markets and innovation Ethics, integrity and values Resources and environment The eco-social dimension Carraro HQ via Olmo, 37 Campodarsego (PD) 35011, Italia The company and the people Gears, axles, tractors Numbers and all documents Images and news Our locations and how to reach us	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1567
__label__wiki	0.958554	0.958554	Tiger Woods' Niece Wins Australian Masters Jean-Pierre Clatot/AFP Tiger Woods’ niece stepped out of her superstar uncle’s shadow on Sunday by winning the biggest tournament of her career at the Australian Ladies Masters. Cheyenne Woods, who is the daughter of Tiger’s half-brother Earl Dennison Woods, held off a strong challenge by Australian amateur Minjee Lee (278) to card a final-round four-under-par 69 and complete a 16-under 276 total for victory. While Woods, 23, won a minor event early in her professional career in the United States, Sunday’s victory on the Ladies European Tour at Royal Pines on the Gold Coast was easily her most significant so far. The American, whose grandfather Earl Woods — Tiger’s father — was her first coach, was rock-solid throughout her final round, firing five birdies and just one bogey, and she choked back tears during her victory speech. “This is a huge accomplishment for me,” said the world number 363, adding that she hopes her breakthrough will move the conversation beyond merely her surname. “I’ve been pro for two years and, for the majority of it, people just think of me as Tiger Woods’ niece so now I have a game of my own and I have a title now, a win, which is exciting,” she said. “It’s nice now to say to people that I can play and I’m not just a name. Growing up with the last name of Woods, there’s a lot of expectations and pressure and spotlight on you but I always knew that I was able to win. “I always knew I’d be able to compete with these ladies so now it’s kind of a weight off my shoulders because now everybody knows not just me.” The win earned her a two-year exemption into Ladies European Tour events. A victory in next week’s US LPGA-sanctioned Australian Open would also earn her exemption into that tour. Copyright (2014) AFP. All rights reserved. international main-contributor sportspage-contributor sportspage-us	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1568
__label__wiki	0.9723	0.9723	Invasive Pacific starfish seen in Atlantic LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- An invasive species of brittle star previously restricted to Pacific waters has surprisingly established itself at some places in the Atlantic, scientists say. The colorful six-armed brittle star clings in multitudes to corals and sponges and reproduces asexually, researchers said, by splitting in two and regenerating severed body structures. This ability of one star to "clone" vast numbers of identical twins enormously increases the species' capacity to proliferate and disperse, they said. The discovery of brittle stars in Brazilian and Caribbean ports indicates the species, Ophiothela mirabilis, could have been spread by shipping, experts said. The impact of the brittle star in the Atlantic is uncertain, scientists said, since little is known about its biology. However, further expansion of the range of Ophiothela could alter the appearance and the ecology of Atlantic coral reef habitats. "I imagine that when my grandchildren learn to scuba dive," study co-author Gordon Hendler of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County says, "Caribbean reefs will look very different than they do today, in part because many corals and sponges may be covered with a network of invasive yellow brittle stars." Source: http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2012/08/16/Invasive-Pacific-starfish-seen-in-Atlantic/UPI-72591345151536/?spt=hs&or=sn	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1572
__label__wiki	0.599341	0.599341	Albania Algeria Andorra Argentina Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Belize Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominica Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Fiji Finland France French Polynesia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Macau Malaysia Maldives Malta Mauritius Mexico Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Martin Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tanzania Thailand The Bahamas The Dominican Republic The United States Tunisia Turkey Turks and Caicos Islands Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Uzbekistan Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe Aberdeen Aberfeldy Bath Belfast Birmingham Bournemouth Brighton Cambridge Canterbury Cardiff Chester Derry Durham Edinburgh Ely Gibraltar Glasgow Inverness Liverpool Llandudno Llantrisant London Maidstone Manchester Newcastle Norwich Oxford Penrith Pitlochry Poole Portsmouth Richmond upon Thames Salisbury Stirling Stratford-upon-Avon Swanage Warwick Windsor York United Kingdom Belfast Activities in Belfast Belfast Political Tour 30 years of conflict at the cost of thousands of people. What was it for? What were those ideals that were more important than life and death? On this tour of Belfast, you will discover the places that were scarred by the Northern Ireland troubles, the political milestone of the 20th century. Memorial to the Northern Ireland Conflict The gate separating the republican and loyalist areas Section of the peace wall in Belfast Imagine yourself in Belfast in the 20th century. The bombs and gunshots have become routine and the military has taken control of the streets in response to the outbreaks of violence. You are in one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the United Kingdom and you only have two options, side with the Republicans or the Loyalists. Who are you with? A republican ex-prisoner will welcome you at the starting point. We will walk along Falls Road, where we find the walls that pay homage to the bloody conflict. You will get goosebumps listening to the guide´s personal history while admiring the almost 2000 representations of peace and liberty. Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela with his fist in the air are just some of the poignant drawings that you will see adorning the walls. On the second part of the tour, it will be the turn of a loyalist ex-prisoner to speak about the repercussions of the conflict on their side of the divide. We will pass through the gates that divide the two factions, and head down the famous Shankill Road. We hear first-hand accounts of local residents that don’t want to leave the United Kingdom. You can leave your dedication on the Wall of Peace, just as distinguished figures such as Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama have done. After being overwhelmed by so many conflicting emotions, we will finally end the tour in Lower Shankill Road after three hours. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 14 years old, as it deals with adult themes of violence. The tour is a 3-mile walking tour. 3 hours. The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in english. Guided tour given by 2 ex political prisoners. Bookings are permitted up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability. Digital voucher Show the voucher on your phone to take part in the activity. Divis Tower. like Free Belfast Free Walking Tour Enjoy a walk through the historic centre of Belfast with this guided tour that will reveal all the hidden gems of the Northern Irish capital. Plus, it's free! Belfast Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour The Belfast sightseeing bus is the ideal way to explore the capital of Northern Ireland. The open-top double-decker bus allows you to enjoy the best views of Belfast Giant's Causeway and Titanic Tour See the best of Northern Ireland with this day trip to Giant's Causeway, the Titanic Experience and Dark Hedges from Belfast. Check out all the activities in Belfast	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1576
__label__cc	0.644384	0.355616	Cleaning DIY How-To Coronavirus Safe Ways to Make Disinfectant at Home & One Thing You Should Never Do Remember: Dilution is the name of the game, and mixing can be dangerous. ByJessica Merritt June 9, 2020 Edit If you need to, you can make homemade disinfectant and cleaner from common household items, but first you need to understand how those two things differ—and know what you should never do when you DIY these items. The coronavirus can live on items and surfaces in your home, making disinfecting a major priority. But with many store shelves wiped clean of disinfectant products, you might have to get creative. The good news is you can probably work with what you’ve already got, and often, a little goes a long way. There are, of course, a few things to keep in mind. Disinfecting Isn’t the Same Thing as Cleaning Deepblue4you/E+/Getty Images Before you think about disinfecting, understand what it can and can’t do. Disinfecting is not a replacement for cleaning, so your first line of defense against germs is regular cleaners such as soap and water. Soap bubbles break down the bonds of the virus and water washes it away. Disinfecting is just another layer of protection to apply after cleaning. It can further reduce the number of germs on a surface after you’ve cleaned. But keep in mind that spraying disinfectant onto a dirty surface is not effective. You’ll need to clean first, then disinfect to get the best protection. What if you don’t have any disinfectant? You can make some, but keep in mind that it’s secondary to basic cleaning. “Clean with the product you have on hand,” says Kate Jakubas, founder of Meliora Cleaning Products. Related Reading: 8 Places You Can Clean with Vinegar in the Kitchen What Can You Use as a Disinfectant? CasarsaGuru/E+/Getty Images Many different chemicals can be used to disinfect. The United States Environmental Protection Agency maintains a list of disinfectants that can be used to kill the coronavirus on surfaces. If you’ve got one, like bleach, you’re in luck. “Hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite (which is bleach), and thymol (obtained from thyme) are all on the list,” says Alex Evans, community pharmacist and founder of PharmCompliance.com. “Acetic acid, in vinegar, is not, so it’s best to choose only from the agents on the list.” You’ll need to follow manufacturer instructions for use. Some products call for dilution, which means a little can go a long way. And you’ll need to pay attention to kill times, which indicate how long the product needs to be in contact with the surface to wipe out germs. Related Reading: Where to Buy Masks Online If You Have: Bleach “If you already have a chemical such as bleach, congrats! Use it as a disinfectant. Follow the directions on the bottle to dilute it properly for safe use,” says Jakubas. Bleach is still widely available and a well-known, yet powerful, disinfectant for home use. It has corrosive properties, so you’ll need to properly dilute it to avoid damage to skin or surfaces. “You can use a 10 percent bleach to water ratio to make your own DIY disinfectant,” says Dr. Lina Velikova, medical advisor at Supplements101. “For disinfecting on-the-go, fill a Ziploc bag with a couple of small pieces of cloth and some bleach solution to create reusable disinfecting wipes.” Stasher Silicone Storage Bags, $9.99-$19.99 at The Container Store You can make the bags reusable too. For home use, Velikova recommends filling a small plastic spray bottle with bleach mix to wipe down surfaces. If You Have: Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide is a drugstore staple and should be fairly easy to find if you don’t already have some in your first aid kit. It kills germs and is on the EPA list of products for disinfecting the coronavirus. “You should pour or spray it on and let it sit for one minute on a surface before wiping it down,” says Radford. “But do NOT mix peroxide with anything other than water as it can create dangerous chemicals.” If You Have: Vinegar You might hear advice on using vinegar to disinfect, but don’t count on it. While vinegar can be used to clean, it doesn’t disinfect or sanitize. “Unfortunately, vinegar is not an EPA-registered disinfectant,” says Dr. Samantha Radford, a chemist with a focus on public health. “While it can kill germs, it is not effective enough to use for disinfecting or sanitizing. Vinegar is better for general cleaning. It’s a fairly safe chemical that’s great for wiping down countertops.” Radford recommends diluting vinegar half and half with water, adding a few drops of dish soap, and putting it in a spray bottle for cleaning surfaces and mirrors. Generally, dilution, not mixing, is the DIY step you should take with homemade disinfectants. “Please do not mix chemicals for DIY disinfection,” says Jakubas. “If you have an assortment of different chemicals, Do. Not. Mix. Them. You could kill yourself or someone else.” For example, mixing bleach and vinegar can create a toxic chlorine gas. Rubbing alcohol and bleach create chloroform. And mixing hydrogen peroxide with vinegar creates peracetic acid. “If you choose to use bleach, dilute it with water first. NEVER mix bleach with anything other than water,” says Radford. Do You Need to Disinfect Your Groceries Too? How to Clean & Sanitize Your Groceries, According to a Doctor Header image courtesy of Suwannar Kawila / EyeEm / Getty Images Jessica Merritt is a writer and editor based in the Houston area. Co-owner of board game brewery Battlehops Brewing, Jessica loves beer, board games, and is addicted to grilled cheese sandwiches. 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__label__wiki	0.982204	0.982204	J.Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer May 4, 2020 Updated: May 4, 2020 7:13 a.m. UPDATE May 7: The company laid off 1,000 employees at its headquarters. UPDATE April 30: Following record-low oil prices, the company closed two service centers in Texas and laid off another 240 employees in Oklahoma. March 18: The Houston-based oilfield service company plans to furlough about 3,500 employees of its Houston headquarters for the next two months, the Houston Chronicle reported. The company recently laid off 350 workers at an office in Duncan, Okla. Elizabeth Conley / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less The Houston Grand Opera Approximately 25 of 120 employees have been furloughed following the cancellation of two major productions that has created a $3 million loss for the company. Remaining staff will take 15 to 20 percent pay cuts. Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less UPDATE April 29: The company laid off more workers, including Houston employees at corporate offices. March 30: Houston-based Sysco, the nation’s largest food distributor, has furloughed and laid off an undisclosed number of workers, the Houston Chronicle reported. The company will continue to pay benefits to its non-union employees who are furloughed. J. Michael Short, Freelancer / Special to the Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less The Houston-based oil-field service company plans to cut 25 percent of its global workforce. Eddie Seal / BloombergShow MoreShow Less KBMT The Beaumont-based television station is one of several media outlets owned by parent company Tegna Inc. that has been victim to employee furloughs. News directors will suffer 8 percent pay cuts. courtesyShow MoreShow Less Houston Eye Associates The ophthalmology giant has closed about half of its clinics and furloughed a third of the staff, the Houston Chronicle reported. The Dallas-based bookstore chain with several Houston-area locations has furloughed or laid off 78 percent of its employees. Others not furloughed will have pay reduced or cut hours. Yi-Chin Lee/StaffShow MoreShow Less The Katy-based sporting goods store has as furloughed a “substantial number” of its corporate office and distribution center employees until further notice, the Houston Chronicle reported. Corporate employees will take a 20% reduction in their base salary. Marie D. De Jesús, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less The Houston Museum of Natural Science The museum furloughed 70 percent of its staff - 337 employees, until further notice. Remaining employees will take at least a 15 percent pay cut. Mayra Beltran/Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less The Houston-based retailer has furloughed “virtually all” of its employees until further notice. As of February 2019, the company employed 13,600 employees. Executives have taken a 25 percent pay cut. Kim Brent / The EnterpriseShow MoreShow Less Tenet Healthcare Corp. The Dallas-based company is furloughing more than 500 employees due to “softening patient volumes," the San Antonio Express-News reported. Houston's Park Plaza Hospital (pictured here) is owned by the company. It's unclear which hospitals will lose workers. Pat Sullivan/APShow MoreShow Less Noble Energy The Houston-based oil company has furloughed and cut hours for nearly 30 percent of its workforce and is reducing its contractor workforce by about 75 percent, the Houston Chronicle reported. Steve Gonzales, Staff Photographer / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less Beginning April 19, the company will furlough almost all of its part-time employees, approximately 51,000. Eric S. SwistShow MoreShow Less Executives at the company, which is the largest oilfield service company in the world, are taking voluntary 20% pay cuts. Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less James Avery The Texas-based jewelry company has furloughed about 75 percent of its workforce, the San Antonio Express-News reported. KARLA HELD/SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS NEWSShow MoreShow Less Frontier Enterprises The company has temporarily closed all of its Jim’s Restaurants, Frontier Burger, La Fonda Alamo Heights and Magic Time Machine locations in San Antonio, Dallas and Austin, the San Antonio Express-News reported. Approximately 1,049 workers have been furloughed, while an unknown number have been terminated. They were notified by mail. Express-News file photoShow MoreShow Less City of San Antonio The city furloughed 270 municipal employees across five city departments, including departments funded by hotel tax revenue, which has significantly dropped recently, the San Antonio Express-News reported. The city is expected to see a loss of up to $44 million in hotel occupancy tax revenue. Furloughs could last through July 31. Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less Landry's Inc./Tilman's empire Houston Billionaire Tilman Fertitta furloughed 70 percent of the employees that make up his Houston-based restaurant, casino, hospitality and entertainment empire, Landry's Inc., which includes the Golden Nugget casinos and hundreds of restaurants including Del Frisco’s and Bubba Gump Shrimp. Steve Campbell/StaffShow MoreShow Less The Alley Theater The therater has laid off 75 percent of its staff and cancelled the rest of its 2019-2020 season, the Houston Chronicle reported. Brett Coomer, Staff / Houston Chronicle Brett Coomer, Staff / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less The Houston-based company furloughed an undisclosed number of employees, cut salaries and suspended some benefits on Thursday, March 19, the Houston Chronicle reported. Furloughed employees will continue to receive health care benefits. Bill Montgomery / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less Luby's As of Tuesday, March 24, the Houston cafeteria company said it will furlough most of its corporate staff and temporarily cut salaries by 50 percent, the Houston Chronicle reported. Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less Group 1 Automotive The Houston company plans to furlough 5,800 employees globally, including 3,000 operating and staff employees in the U.S. for 30 days, the Houston Chronicle reported. The company is also reducing its executive compensation until further notice, with some chief executives taking a 50 percent pay cut. Mark Mulligan, Staff / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less Houston First Corporation The company is expected to see a deficit of more than $30 million and announced plans to furlough more than half its 200-plus employees, the Houston Chronicle reported. Melissa Phillip, Staff / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less Hilton Americas Hotel The downtown city-owned and operated hotel has furloughed 550 of its 620 employees, the Houston Chronicle reported. Affected employees are still receiving benefits. Google Street View Show MoreShow Less Due to record low oil prices from the pandemic, the oilfield pipe manufacturer announced it will lay off 900 people and reduce the number of workers at its Texas plants, the Houston Chronicle reported. The company will cut 223 jobs at its Baytown plant. Tenaris/Ken Childress PhotographyShow MoreShow Less The Houston-based oil and gas company announced in January that it will cut more than 270 positions and is closing its regional San Antonio office due to low oil prices and spending cuts, the Houston Chronicle reported. Following decreased global demand, the company announced further reductions in late March that include laying off 85 employees at its Midland office, the Houston Chronicle reported. Apache Corp.Show MoreShow Less Thousands of workers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and hundreds of workers at Hobby Airport have had hours cut dramatically or lost jobs altogether due to the pandemic, the Houston Chronicle reported. Airline service company Swissport, which operates at IAH, temporarily laid off 50 employees. Brett Coomer/Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19. The city, where J.Crew Group Inc. is based, went into lockdown soon after, followed by much the country. Retail stores in New York City and across the country shut their doors. UNEMPLOYMENT EXPANSION: Six reasons allowing Texans to refuse to work More bankruptcies across the retail sector are expected in coming weeks. J.Crew, already in trouble before the pandemic and laden with debt, and was acquired by TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners for $3 billion in 2011. Operations at J.Crew will continue throughout a restructuring and clothing will still be available to purchase online. The company said Monday that it anticipates its stores will reopen when it's safe to do so. Retail veteran Mickey Drexler led J.Crew for more than a decade when it become a coveted fashion brand. But the chain appeared to lose its way at some point and Drexler severed his last ties with the company in January 2019. There are a number of retail chains that were already teetering at the start of the year, but the pandemic is wreaking havoc equally across the entire sector. J.Crew is not the first to seek protection during the coronavirus outbreak, and no one expects it to be the last. REOPENING SCENES: How Houstonians celebrated Phase One of the city's reopening J.C. Penney and Neiman Marcus are expected to follow J.Crew. Jeans maker True Religion Apparel Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection last month. Clothing store sales plummeted 50.5% in March, according to the latest Commerce Department report, and it has grown worse since. In its last full year of operations, J.Crew generated $2.5 billion in sales, a 2% increase from the year before. J.Crew had aimed to spin off its successful Madewell division as a public company and use the proceeds to pay down its debt. The company said Monday that Madewell will remain part of J.Crew Group Inc. There were 193 J.Crew stores, 172 J.Crew Factory outlets and 132 Madewell locations as of Feb. 1. ANNE D'INNOCENZIO	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0102.json.gz/line1581

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