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Don't Expect Another Liberal Broadside in the State of the Union
White House aides say President Obama was taken aback by coverage of his inaugural address and doesn't want a similar reaction this time around.
Job One for President Obama in his State of the Union address will be to convince Americans that his top priority is their jobs.
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White House officials tell me they feel stung by coverage of the inaugural address. Reporters highlighted the president's left-leaning stances on immigration, gun control, climate change, and gay and women's rights. Obama's aides argue that he devoted more inaugural address language to the economy, jobs, and the deficit than all other issues combined.
Still, the perception remains that Obama lost focus on the economy -- the top issue in the minds of most voters.
So look for an address Tuesday tilted heavily toward policies pledging action on joblessness, growing the economy and expanding the middle class, White House officials said Friday. Other issues will be discussed, aides said, but there will be no mistaking that Obama's paramount concern is the economy.
Though Obama's team would dismiss its significance, Democratic allies took notice of Quinnipiac University's new poll that showed Obama's approval rating dropping since his election, from a 53 percent approval rating in December to 46 percent.
One senior Democratic consultant with ties to both the White House and Capitol Hill said he's not surprised by the slip in polls for two reasons. First, independent voters might want Obama talking more about their jobs and the economy. Second, liberal Democrats are unhappy with reports about Obama's aggressive drone warfare.
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"He needs to get back to jobs, jobs and middle-class jobs," the Democrat said, speaking on condition of anonymity to avoid retribution from the White House.
Regardless of his approval ratings, there are limits to Obama's political capital, as Michael Hirsh explained in this week's National Journal. I have been questioning the limits of a presidential mandate since Election Day. But the White House is confident that Obama has the upper hand against a GOP that is significantly less popular than the Democratic Party, according to polls.
The key, Obama's aides say, will be making jobs Job One.
Ron Fournier is the associate publisher of Crain’s Detroit Business and a former senior political columnist at National Journal. He is the author of Love That Boy: What Two Presidents, Eight Road Trips, and My Son Taught Me About a Parent’s Expectations.
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Benghazi Panel GOP: Top Kerry Aide Must Appear Next Week
Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy says the staffer has to show up Wednesday — unless the State Department turns over more documents.
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: House Select Committee on BenghaziChairman Trey Gowdy (R-SC) speaks to reporters before a closed door meeting in the House Visitors Center at the U.S. Capitol June 16, 2015 in Washington, DC. The committee is expected to question Sidney Blumenthal, a longtime advisor to former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, about communication he had with Hillary Clinton around the time of the Sept. 11, 2011 attack in Benghazi, Libya, that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)National Journal
House Republicans say they will force Secretary of State John Kerry's chief of staff to testify next week about Benghazi documents, despite State Department objections that he's busy working with Congress on the Iran nuclear accord.
The GOP-led Select Committee on Benghazi has scheduled a Wednesday, July 29 hearing with Jon Finer to discuss what Republicans say has been inadequate production of documents to the panel investigating the fatal 2012 attacks.
Republicans threatened to subpoena Finer, but also said they would delay his appearance if State makes "substantial" document production beforehand. "If State fails to make this production or if Mr. Finer refuses to come voluntarily, he will be subpoenaed," states the hearing announcement from Chairman Trey Gowdy's office.
The State Department did not immediately respond to the announcement. Gowdy had earlier sought a hearing on Tuesday, July 28, but that would have conflicted with a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the Iran nuclear accord in which Kerry is testifying.
The department, in a letter to Gowdy on Monday, said next week is a critical time for addressing lawmakers' questions and concerns about the nuclear agreement, which Finer has been deeply involved in.
"Your staff recently suggested the Department provide the Secretary's Chief of Staff next week for a hearing before the Select Committee on document production, nothwithstanding his central role in the Iran negotiations and his limited role in document production. This will not be possible," stated the letter from Julia Frifield, assistant secretary of State for legislative affairs.
But Gowdy, in a statement Wednesday, sought to show that he has tried to accommodate the department. Finer had previously agreed to appear before the committee on July 8, but that hearing was delayed at Finer's request, according to committee Republicans.
"When Mr. Finer requested the hearing be delayed to accommodate his work schedule, the Chairman agreed Mr. Finer would not have to travel back to the United States during the pendency of the Iran nuclear negotiations," the hearing announcement stated.
Gowdy also said that he has exhausted other options when it comes to pushing for State to improve its compliance with outstanding document demands.
"Our Committee has tried asking personally. Our Committee has tried letter requests. Our Committee has tried public hearings with other agency employees. Our Committee has tried subpoenas. While the tactics tried have varied, the results have not. Our Committee is not in possession of all documents needed to do the work assigned to us," he said.
The State Department has repeatedly defended its performance in responding to multiple demands for documents. Frifield's letter said the department is "actively working" on preparing more documents to provide to the panel, and working on responses to recent letters that make new requests for documents and information.
"We are making good progress and anticipate making at least one more substantial production and facilitating three interviews before Congress goes on recess," she wrote.
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July 12, 2007 Music » Feature
Hip bop
We’ve combed the schedule to come up with the can’t-miss shows of the 2007 Atlantic Jazz Festival. You’re welcome.
The big-name opener of this year's edition of the Atlantic Jazz Festival is singular jazz-guitar musical collagist Bill Frisell and his stellar trio members, the irrepressible impster/drummer Joey Baron, and longtime Frisell collaborator the fine bassist Tony Scherr.
It takes exceptional musicians to play with Frisell: The ability, as pointed out, "to turn on a dime from twisted Americana to abstract density and defined swing" with an innate, quicksilver sense of mischievousness. Frisell has in Scherr, as one observer noted, the "special kind of player able to stretch definition and bring together disparate approaches." Alright. As for largely self-taught drummer Baron, he has recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett, Laurie Anderson, John Scofield, Philip Glass and been a member of NYC's Naked City, led by John Zorn, with Frisell, Fred Frith and Wayne Horvitz. An impressive range of styles. Now you dig Baron's fit with Frisell. All those textural colours, the sense of dynamics, the cocky ease with the derring-do no-safety-net approach of a Frisell performance.
Baltimore-born Frisell (1951), a clarinet player growing up in Denver, Colorado, picked up an interest in guitar listening to pop music radio—finding his then centre in Chicago blues, Otis Rush, BB King, Buddy Guy. He studied music at the University of Northern Colorado before attending Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Among his esteemed teachers was the sophisticated jazz guitarist, Jim Hall. In 1978, Frisell went to Belgium, to dive deep into composition. While there, Frisell met German bassist Eberhard Weber of ECM Records, who hired Frisell as in-house guitarist with the fabled jazz label. In New York City, from 1979 to 1989, Frisell made himself one of the most sought-after guitar voices by recording or performing with such diverse musical practitioners as Elvis Costello, Marianne Faithful, Ron Sexsmith, Canadian jazz luminary Paul Bley, Julius Hemphill, Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno and a number of philharmonic orchestras.
Today he resides in Seattle where, aside from music activities, he enjoys a friendship with Far Side cartoonist Gary Larson. From this casserole of earlier reports, here's what you're likely to get at this Bill Frisell show: "A mesmerizing panoply of tonal textures," "timeless moments," "mystery, musicality, shimmering sonic surprises," "haunting, at times scary, at times so beautiful and joyous as to bring on tears" from a musician "thought to be the most original guitarist in the world today."
—Graham Pilsworth
Friday, July 13 w/Joey Baron and Tony Scherr, Festival Tent, 8pm, $25
Torngat
The three multi-instrumentalist members of Montreal's Torngat—Julien Poissant, Mathieu Charbonneau and Pietro Amato—share a history of studying music at Concordia University several years ago and, even earlier, of high school in the Ottawa area.
"Me and Julien played in a concert band together and we became buddies because I was playing French horn and he was playing timpani right behind me," recalls Amato, who plays the horn as well as electronics, percussion and melodeon in Torngat. "And I would give him the cues: "Alright, bar 159 is coming up, Julien. Don't forget to pick up your cymbal.'"
At university they dreamed about and debated "what music is and what music should be." Formed in 2001, Torngat became their answer. "At first we were playing largely improvised music. It was kind of just freeing ourselves from anything we needed to think about—playing very freely."
Torngat was originally a quartet, but the bass player left the band. Charbonneau, who plays Wurlitzer, analogue synth, Hammond organ, percussion and some horn, filled in. "He plays bass with his left hand. He plays Wurlitzer with his right hand and analogue —a synth bass—with his left hand," Amato explains.
By the time its third album, La Rouge, came out in 2005, the band functioned well as a trio. That album, Amato says, was composed "note for note. When we became a trio we improvised a lot less because Mathieu had to concentrate on playing two hands."
Though carefully constructed, La Rouge doesn't lack soul, grace or emotion. It's a gorgeous piece of modern, melancholic chamber music (in the order of Amato's other band, La Belle Orchestre). The forthcoming album You Could Be (on Montreal label Alien8) continues with the same tone but the arrangements have a little more room to move on stage.
"It feels like we're stretching out in a more rock and roll kind of way, not in a jazz kind of way," Amato says with a laugh. Though Amato describes the overall album as "pretty mellow," some songs can be built up into loud, intense affairs, a point that helped seal the deal with the folks at Alien8.
The multi-instrumentalism helps make a Torngat show a spectacle to witness, too. "On this particular song," says Amato, "Julien plays keyboard with his left hand, a bass drum and high hat with his two feet and trumpet with his right hand."
—Sean Flinn
Saturday, July 14 at The Seahorse, 10:30 pm, $15
Andy Milne
Canadian-born Andy Milne came to prominence in the early '90s after a chance meeting with New York jazz icon Steve Coleman and his M-BASE collective at the Banff Centre for the Arts. Coleman convinced Milne to move to New York and since doing so, Milne has played alongside fellow M-BASEmembers Cassandra Wilson and Greg Osbey, as well free jazz legends such as Archie Shepp. He is known not only as a passionate player with his band Dapp Theory, but as a respected composer and arranger, citing such diverse talents as Thelonious Monk, Art Tatum, Stevie Wonder, Bella Bartok and Joni Mitchell as influences. In 2004 he was voted Rising Star Keyboardist by Downbeat magazine and was awarded the Chamber Music of America's New Works commission in 2006.
With the 2007 Dreams and False Alarms, Milne stepped away from his role as leader of Dapp Theory and released a beautiful and eclectic solo collection of covers and originals. The music is a long step away from the funky and free improv that was the backbone of his appearance at the fest with Dapp Theory a few years back. The disc proves Milne not only a skilled pianist and composer but as an equally inspired arranger, bringing to life works by Mitchell, Sting, Bob Marley and Neil Young. The passionate and heartfelt style, that echoes work by Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner and that has won him worldwide gigs with Geri Allen, Dianne Reeves, Robin Eubanks and Sonny Greenwich, is featured throughout.
This year Milne will be playing two shows at the Atlantic Jazz Festival. The first is a solo gig at the Commons Room, to coincide with this marvellous new release, and a show with local saxophone great Dani Oore at Argyle Fine Art.
—Trevor MacLaren
Monday, July 16 w/Jon Ballantyne, Commons Room, 9pm, $25 and Tuesday, July 17 at Argyle Fine Art w/Dani Oore, 8pm, $10
Brandi Disterheft Trio
With praise coming from none other than Oscar Peterson, 25-year-old Brandi Disterheft is currently one of Canada's rising jazz stars. Her debut—titled, fairly enough, Debut—shows her talents as a bassist, composer and bandleader. Her style is very much rooted in bass icons such as Ron Carter and Dave Holland, but is mostly rooted in the Atlantic years of bassist, composer and jazz god Charles Mingus.
Disterheft hails from Vancouver and began playing with her jazz-pianist mother, Fran Jare, when just a teenager. Later, she studied under Don Thompson at Humber College before winning the bassist spot in IAJE's Sisters in Jazz Collegiate All-Stars Sextet in 2000. Her many notable appearances include playing as a featured soloist with David Warrack's Canada Pops Orchestra (at only 21) and representing Canada in 2003 as a composer and performer in Chicago's Ravinia Jazz Festival and the Ravinia Jazz program, under such luminaries as James Moody. Disterheft has also been appearing with many Canadian greats including Mike Murley, Phil Dwyer, Richard Underhill and Michael Kaeshammer. Aside from building up a notable resume as a side player, she has also been leading and touring with her own bands since she was just 19 years old.
Disterheft's disc displays a great cross-section of talent. Upon hearing the soul and depth of her playing it is hard to believe she is only 25. The record has a foundation of hard-bop as the tracks recall the dominant vibe of Miles Davis's second quintet, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver's groundbreaking solo work and pre-Candid and Impulse Mingus. Debut shows amazing promise for Disterheft's talents as a composer and arranger.
Monday, July 16 at Stayner's Wharf, 11:30pm, $10
Christine Jensen Quartet
Blessed with a rich tone and solid chops, Christine Jensen and her trumpeter sister, Ingrid, have been unstoppable forces in Canada's hard-bop scene. Jensen's fiery solos and textured compositions conjure up vibes of sax greats Sonny Rollins and Miles-era Coltrane.
Jensen has made her mark not only as a leader but also as a tremendous improv side player. Though based in Montreal, Jensen was born in Sechelt, British Columbia. She has been an active part of the Montreal scene since graduating from McGill's jazz performance program in 1994. (She received her Masters in 2006.)
The Quartet was formed in 2003 when Jensen was asked to perform some of her pieces on CBC's In Performance. She put the group together with pianist Dave Restivo, who has played alongside Rob McConnell, Dave Holland and Maynard Fergusson, bassist Fraser Hollins and percussionist Greg Ritchie. The Quartet has also had its share of stellar guest players such as Michel Donato, Gary Versace, Steve Amirault, Francois Théberge and Joel Miller.
With the Quartet, Jensen recorded her third disc as a leader, Look Left, made up from compositions written during Jensen's stay in Paris in 2003. Though Jensen has been busy touring through Europe and South America, she has taken time to record with her sister and Swedish composer and pianist Maggi Olin, releasing Flurry under the moniker Nordic Connect. Both Jensen and her side-people have a reputation for astonishing chops and killer live performances—the Christine Jensen Quartet is a must.
Wednesday, July 18, Commons Room, 9pm, $25
Barry Romberg's Random Access
One of the most acclaimed jazz percussionists to ever come out of Canada, in his 36 years behind the skins Barry Romberg has played with greats such as Gil Evans, Hank Jones, Kenny Wheeler, Sam Rivers, Sonny Greenwich, Don Byron, Holly Cole, Mike Murley, Moe Koffman, Rob McConnell, Molly Johnson, The Shuffle Demons and Metalwood, to name a few.
Romberg won a Juno in 1991 for his work on Brian Dickenson's In Transition as well as being nominated five times for work with Michael Occhipinti's Creation Dream, Chris Tarry and three times with NOJO. In 2003 the MRC Trio that he co-leads was nominated for the Best Electric Group at The National Jazz Awards and from 2005 to 2007, Random Access was nominated for the Best Electric Group at The National Jazz Awards, while Romberg was nominated for Drummer of the Year in the past two years.
Romberg is an incredibly busy man, teaching and composing while leading two groups. He also plays in Inside Out with Lorne Lofsky and Kieran Overs, The MRC Trio and the collective Three Sisters, featuring bassist Chris Tarry (Metalwood) and guitarists Geoff Young and Daryl Jankhe.
With 60 recordings to his name, including 10 as a leader and co-leader, Romberg has left a deep impression on fans and musicians. He is noted for his incredible speed and ripping fills, making him a drummer's drummer. His quirky skills and unsurpassed style mounted with his talent as an arranger and composer should make for an extraordinary show.
Wednesday, July 18 at The Seahorse, 10:30pm, $10
Though Kristen Cudmore writes, rhymes and plays classical guitar in Language Arts, she needs her band.
"I don't really feel like it is my band because when I play the songs on my own, it's not the same," the Nova Scotia-native (she hails from New Minas) explains from Vancouver, where she lives with her partner, fellow maritimer and bassist in Language Arts, Michael "Finn" Vaughan.
Cudmore performed solo for the 2006 Halifax Pop Explosion. This time the whole quartet's along—Cudmore, Vaughan, guest drummer Neil MacIntosh (usually it's Max Myth, himself a replacement for Cody Osborne, who appears on the self-titled debut that came out earlier this year) and Matt Dawson on keys and "gadgets." He also engineered the record.
"Having the band is a lot more natural to me," continues Cudmore. "The machines are cool and looping is really fun but it's a whole different experience playing with people you really enjoy. I play harder and take more risks when I play with the band."
In terms of writing, every member owns his own part and has input into the overall arrangement of a song. For example, Cudmore added "natural effects like tremolos or playing octaves."
Dawson "did most of his arranging on his own and then when we listened to the unmixed tracks we were so excited hearing some of these sounds for the first time," Cudmore recalls. "Finn added in a few surprises, too, with solos and tone and he made some of his bass parts more busy or added more rhythm."
Bass (in this case, double bass) plays a big part in the sound. Switching from groove to disco to melancholic bow-playing, Vaughan anchors this band brilliantly. "Most of my inspiration in Language Arts comes from hip-hop lines that usually aren't played on a standup," he says, "but so far as players go I'm really inspired by guys like Scott Lafaro, Edgar Meyer and Jaco —guys who changed people's perceptions of what the bass is capable of."
Vaughan also plays double bass in two symphony orchestras, Kamloops and Vancouver Island. That helps them, Cudmore says, maintain separate "musical lives." Even when they go out for dinner to get away from the business, they can end up talking and planning. "But we both love what we do and love that we get to do it together."
Wednesday, July 18 at Argyle Fine Art, 8pm, $10
Dan Weiss Trio
Dan Weiss is no ordinary New York City-based, movie-star-handsome, drummer-percussionist. No sir. Oh, sure, he's played or recorded with David Binney, Lee Konitz, Dave Liebman, Rudresh (call me Rudy) Mahanthappa, Wayne Krantz, Kenny Werner, Uri Caine, the Village Vanguard Orchestra and Ravi Coltrane to list but a few. Sure, he's been criss-crossing Europe and North America extensively over the past seven years. And has studied tabla for the last nine years with Pandit Samir Chatterjee. And flash-fingered the complex beats of classical Indian music (in India, no less) as well as the US with Ramesh Mishra, Mandira Lahiri, Subra Guha, Anounshka Shankar, Joyas Biswas, KV Mahabala and Steve Gorn. If you're well acquainted with classical Indian music performers, this list is so awesome, dude. But I digress.
Sure, his abundant technique can transport from blistering fury to sparse whispers in a blink. Sure, his comfort with odd or blends of metres can be galvanizing. Sure, rim knocks, press rolls, chocked cymbal crashes, stick shots, hits on tom-toms, one second remorselessly direct or wondrously complex, could dazzle the profoundly tin-earred.
So what does this "sheer musical force" who parcels out some of his precious time clubbing the skins with Bloody Panda, a "doom" metal band, like in a jazz trio setting with "two of the most creative musicians on the NYC jazz scene today"? Apparently chiding, goading, coaxing, daring, cheering and rallying his bandmates. Whatever it takes.
Amazingly, there's no "Let's lose Charley" resentment to be found in either hard-charging pianist Jacob Sacks (also possessing a strong individualistic voice) or bassist Thomas Morgan, a young cat with an uncanny maturity. Morgan's gifted with the vital skills to lock in forward motion while being keenly and intuitively responsive with quickly twisting bass lines and sudden tonal and time shifts.
The lanky Sacks, who crouches over the keyboard in Glenn Gould fashion, can cook hot or poetic with extended lyricism or sprightly scatterings of "note sprinkles." He earned his chops pounding keys with the mainstream Mingus Big Band, the "compositional free jazz" of the Mat Maneri Ensemble and vamp-based fusion groups.
OK. If you've got an irascible band leader of seemingly "antipodal musical personalities" that gambol from heavy metal thunder to the finger-ginger of trad Indian tabla with two equally accomplished accomplices, you've got a ticket to go where musical imagination should dare to go. Soaring.
Thursday, July 19 at The Commons Room, 9pm, $25
Mr. Something Something
Toronto's Mr. Something Something is about to hit the road from Banff to Saskatoon. It's the "last stop on this first leg of a three-month tour and it's also our 13th show in 14 days," writes vocalist Johan Hultqvist in an email sent just before the band hits the road again.
Complete with onstage choreographer/dancer Jennifer Dallas, two former horn players from The Shuffle Demons—Richard Underhill and Perry White—a crack rhythm section and a tireless guitar player, this Afrobeat band goes big. Very big.
A busted wrist doesn't stop the singer from working hard. "Normally I play a calabash gourd shaker with both hands but since my left arm's in a cast I've had to play it on my thighs," says Hultqvist. "I was rubbing Arnica gel on my bruises but after a couple of weeks of touring my thighs were completely black and blue and I could barely walk. So before our show in Nanaimo I bought some tensor bandages."
The tensor bandages came loose and eventually unwound, trailing out of his pant legs like errant toilet paper. Yuks were had all around and Hultqvist ended up duct-taping the bandages to his legs. Now, that's commitment.
"The live show is all about creating a space where people feel safe enough to explore and express themselves," he writes. "Because that's when the magic happens. That's when the healing occurs. And the dance floor is really just a representation of society. The empty dance floor may look hostile but one brave soul is all it takes to change people's perception of what's possible."
Started by drummer/percussionist Larry Graves and John MacLean (tenor sax, flute, clarinet), Mr. Something Something released The Edge in 2005. MacLean produced that record and will do the same on the forthcoming follow-up Deep Sleep, a collaboration with Nigerian spoken-word artist Ikwunga the Afrobeat Poet.
In Afrobeat tradition, this band inspires unselfconscious dancing and consciousness through the words. "The biggest challenge for me and John is to write powerful songs without sacrificing the subtlety—or becoming preachy."
It's hard to put into music, he explains, such as, "Why should we pay for externalized costs of pollution, illness, health care and public infrastructure to support corporate expansion? Banishing corporations from political participation is the first step to reclaiming our democracy. These kinds of statements are easy to put into an essay,
but how do you put statements like that into a song lyric? That's our challenge. Words like "externalized' aren't very poetic."
Thursday, July 19 at Festival Tent w/Salsa Picante, 8pm, $20
Simon Fisk Quartet
Simon Fisk is one of Canada's most innovative jazz voices. He's a stellar bassist in the Mingus tradition, but not afraid introducing the ideas of alternative and indie music into the jazz form. Though Brad Mehldau may have arranged Radiohead's "Paranoid Android" into a genius jazz jam, Fisk takes it to the next level by putting Radiohead's sound directly into his compositions. (He's even made a full-length tribute to British folk-jazz cult icon Nick Drake.)
Originally from the east coast, Fisk obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Music from St. Francis Xavier University before moving to his current base of operation in Vancouver. Fisk played with the much-lauded boogie/stride pianist Michael Kaeshammer from 1999 until 2003, when he formed his own trio. With this trio Fisk recorded two critically acclaimed CDs; the debut Trainwrecks was nominated for a Western Canadian music award for Outstanding Jazz Recording in 2003 and the follow-up Intent was nominated for two Leo Awards.
The music has often been compared to popular hard-bop and free jazz trios such as Brad Mehldau's Trio. Fisk's vision pulls together a cornucopia of soundscapes that range from free-jazz to folk to art rock to sonic noise. A variety of influences, as diverse as Tom Waits, Wilco, Daniel Lanois and Beck, can be heard in a variety of forms throughout his music.
This time out Fisk is doing bass duties, along with synths and noises. His quartet features pianist Chris Gestrin from the original trio and is rounded out with Aaron Young of The Polyjesters on guitar and punk/free jazz drummer Kenton Loewen replacing Tom Foster. The show should be an interesting experience for fans of post-modern jazz and experimental sound.
Thursday, July 19 at Argyle Fine Art, 8pm, $10
Argyle Fine Art, 1869 Upper WaterCommons Room, Holiday Inn Select, 1980 RobieFestival Tent, Spring Garden at QueenThe Seahorse, 1659 Argyle
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REVIEW: Limited Edition Cinnamon Vanilla Lucky Charms Cereal
October 26, 2017 October 26, 2017 Kelley 7 Rating, Cereal, Reviews
Guys, wow. This is big. This is Lucky the Leprechaun (aka Sir Charms, which is how I will now and forever more think of him) doing a Babe Ruth point to the center field bleachers.
Since its debut in 1964, Lucky Charms has changed its marbits (another LC name I was unaware of until now, and love almost as much as Sir Charms) quite often, reflecting holidays and general times-a-changin’. I still remember my world being somewhat rocked when red balloons came out in 1989. In my defense, I was eight; my world was rocked on pretty much a daily basis.
But the oats, the oats were a constant. Minus the no-brainer introduction of Chocolate Lucky Charms in 2005, it’s always been oats and marbits, living harmoniously together in a well-balanced ratio.
But now, in this year that has been so tumultuous, so uncertain, Sir Charms comes along and brings us a gift: Limited Edition Cinnamon Vanilla Lucky Charms.
Gosh darn, if that isn’t a lovely winter wonderland of a box. It’s October as I write this, but I’m hearing jingle bells instead of spooky ghosts. You truly are magic, Sir Charms!
And that magic continues on the back. There are several fun puzzles to solve, although I could have done without the snowman with no eyes. There’s also a riddle: “If snowmen can’t take baths, how do they keep clean?”
There are only three unique marbits in this limited edition cereal, but surprisingly, they differ from 2005’s Winter Lucky Charms, although they are much less varied. While not explicitly listed on the box, it appears they were going for a snowball, a snowflake, and a snowman. What actually came out was a generic aspirin, a rejected asterisk and…listen guys, I’m trying to keep it clean here because this is such a darn cute box of cereal. A bowling pin? Does that work?
Upon opening the box, it smelled only of oats. Which was a bit of a relief, since I didn’t want to be blasted with cinnamon. Tasted dry, it came off as a nice, warm cinnamon paired with a hefty amount of sugar – sort of like a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Light.
In milk, the cinnamon flavor almost entirely disappears, much to my disappointment. The marbits fulfill the vanilla part, but I wanted more of that warm cinnamon flavor. I was hoping for an oat-y Cinnamon Toast Crunch with bonus marshmallows, but I got a mostly regular Lucky Charms with a hint of cinnamon instead.
That said, Lucky Charms rock, and adding a touch of cinnamon makes them a little bit better. Plus, we got some special winter (they tried) marshmallows, and the cereal milk was a very light cinnamon vanilla flavor, which was lovely.
Limited Edition Cinnamon Vanilla Lucky Charms didn’t charm my pants off. It could be better. But a new LC is special in and of itself, so they get some extra points for trying.
By the way, did you figure out the answer to the riddle?
(Nutrition Facts – 3/4 cup – 110 calories, 10 calories from fat, 1 gram of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 170 milligrams of sodium, 55 milligrams of potassium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 10 grams of sugar, 11 grams of other carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein,.)
Size: 11.5 oz. box
Pros: A new Lucky Charms flavor. Learning about “Sir Charms”. Hints of warm cinnamon. Great box design. Tasty cereal milk.
Cons: For once, I wanted a stronger cinnamon flavor. Snowmen with no eyes. Vanilla seemed to only come from marshmallows. Marbits shapes are…questionable.
4 thoughts to “REVIEW: Limited Edition Cinnamon Vanilla Lucky Charms Cereal”
I’m an avid bowler so I love those little marshmallow shapes! I’ve got the ball and pins covered but not sure what to do with those poor little geometrically challenged asterisks! I guess they might pass for fancy X’s for strikes on the scoresheet 🙂
I’m hoping the vanilla is more noticeable than just from the marshmallows, though the impression I got from your review is that it isn’t. I just like limited edition stuff to stand out, though it’s comforting to know if it doesn’t that the base product is still satisfying. Based on your review, I am definitely going to grab a quick snow shower and head out and get a box of these if for no other reason than to have a pretty box full of bowling pins 🙂
Yeah, there was no real vanilla in the oats either, unless you count the sugary frosting (which, of course, is always there).
Have fun bowling! Also, nice way to sneak the ol’ riddle in there 🙂
John W says:
The bowling pin marbit appears to be their attempt at a Frosty the Snowman type of character, complete with a stove-pipe hat. The hat seems to be way out of proportion to the body of the snowman, which most likely is the reason why it’s not immediately identifiable as a snowman with a stove-pipe hat.
Robert not Bob says:
Finding out now, in my early 50s, that the marshmallow bits are called “Marbits” is a lot like the when I realized, well into my adulthood, and thanks to the internets, that the Lil’ Lego Dudes (or Dudettes) are actually called “Minifigs”. It’s like knowing someone your whole life, then discovering they have a second identity!
Of course, I also didn’t know about Red Balloon Marbits….. Who knew a fast food website could be so educational?
SPOTTED ON SHELVES (SWEET STUFF EDITION) – 10/26/2017
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cosmetic procedure
price of beauty
The ugly side to dermal fillers: 'Would you let your mechanic stick a needle in your face?'
Demand for lip and facial fillers is booming across Ireland, fuelling concerns about rogue operators in the unregulated beauty industry.
By Peter Bodkin Monday 3 Jun 2019, 12:05 AM
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EARLY IN 2017, the vision of beauty blogger AJ Fitzsimons receiving a lip filler treatment beamed into the living rooms of middle Ireland.
Although fillers had been around for decades, the sight of them being administered to the online influencer in front of a national Late Late Show audience could be considered the moment the procedure went mainstream.
The appearance, which accompanied former Miss Ireland Amanda Brunker’s Botox treatment, led to a reported spike in enquiries to cosmetic clinics across the country – as well as a spike in complaints to the RTÉ switchboard.
Just over two years later, it was the same platform that highlighted the ugly side of the industry as former model Carol Bryan told host Ryan Tubridy how she was left disfigured and blind in one eye after a botched filler treatment, a telling bookend to the earlier segment.
Although no firm figures for the popularity of the treatments exist for Ireland, there is little doubt that filler procedures have exploded in frequency – particularly among young women seeking the kind of Instagram-friendly looks popularised by celebrities and reality TV stars.
But demand for the unregulated procedures – the materials for which can be bought cheaply online by anyone – has also fed a boom in non-medical practitioners like beauticians carrying out the procedures.
That puts the public at risk of severe side effects, experts say, fuelling an increasing number of appearances at Irish hospitals’ emergency departments for people with alarming complications that risk turning into life-changing injuries like those suffered by Bryan.
Beauty blogger @AJFitzsimons' before and after following her lip enhancing procedure #latelate pic.twitter.com/mRRELQfKCK
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) January 13, 2017
Source: The Late Late Show/Twitter
While collagen injections were once synonymous with plumped-up, smoothed-out skin and lips, those treatments have largely been superseded in recent years by hyaluronic-acid based dermal fillers sold under brand names such as Juvéderm and Restylane.
Unlike Botox, which uses a neurotoxin to effectively paralyse facial muscles in order to soften wrinkles, hyaluronic acid absorbs water after injection to give the skin a fuller, softer look.
The substance occurs naturally in the human body in joints and tissues, but commercial injectables come from more obscure origins: either grown in a lab from bacteria or, more bizarrely, extracted from the combs of roosters.
The effect of fillers typically lasts between six and 12 months, however some of the newer fillers boast wrinkle-busting and plumping effects that last up to two years.
Overall, the filler procedure is considered to be low-risk compared to many cosmetic treatments with most problems linked to how the injections are carried out.
Those injections are typically delivered in 1ml or 2ml doses, however prices vary widely. In a high-end clinic run by specialist medical staff, customers can pay €500 or more for a single treatment.
Several of the largest clinics and chains say they only use doctors to administer injections, while other also have dentists and nurses on hand to provide the treatments.
However the high demand and lucrative nature of the treatments – which can be delivered in sessions lasting fewer than 30 minutes – has also attracted operators charging a fraction of that sum for procedures carried out in beauty or hair salons, tattoo parlours or even people’s homes.
Source: Shutterstock/dimid_86
The Jenner effect
Fillers’ leap from being largely a procedure for older patients looking to restore their youthful looks to the must-have treatment for younger women has been put down by some to the influence of one woman: Kylie Jenner.
After the then 17-year-old admitting to getting lip fillers in a 2015 episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, chasing her look has been a theme among visitors to many Irish clinics.
Worldwide, hyaluronic acid-based injectables were the second most common procedure performed in 2017 – behind only Botox – according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The vast majority of the procedures are carried out on women.
Nevertheless, among local beauty influencers, the treatment still carries something of a taboo, with many models and bloggers remaining coy on their use of procedures.
Several prominent Irish bloggers declined to be interviewed for this article, with one raising concern they would be targeted with negative comments for being seen to encourage young women to seek out the treatment.
There is also a noted divide in the clinics’ approach to customers: while some shy away from serving clients looking to augment their appearances, others actively court young women with social media ads featuring pouting models promising the perfect lips.
While there has been no research to gauge the size of the market in Ireland, the country’s largest chain of cosmetic clinics, Therapie, estimates to have had 30,000 people walk through its doors for dermal filler treatments alone in the past year.
The company’s CEO, Phillip McGlade, said that his clinics turned away around one-fifth of potential clients and that was often because of unrealistic goals based on social media and reality TV.
“A lot of the younger girls are coming in looking for lip fillers and we tell them we believe that you don’t need this,” he said.
I think people’s expectations have increased, but one thing we make sure of is that we’re honest and transparent with these clients: you’re not going to look like Kylie Jenner.”
Kylie Jenner Source: UPI/PA Images
Unlike Botox, which as a prescribed drug can only be administered by doctors and dentists, dermal fillers are classified as medical devices, which leaves them subject to only the loosest of regulation.
In Europe, medical-grade fillers are required to simply bear the CE quality mark, which signifies only that the product has met certain production standards but does not represent proof of its effectiveness.
Several hundred different hyaluronic acid-based fillers are on sale within the EU, a situation in stark contrast to that in the US, where only a handful of fillers – including Restylane, Juvéderm and others commonly offered in well-known clinics here – have received FDA approval as prescription-only devices.
In Ireland, doctors, dentists or nurses performing cosmetic procedures have to answer to their relevant professional bodies if they are on the receiving end of an official complaint, however there is no such oversight for non-medical practitioners.
There are also no age limits on who can receive non-surgical treatments.
For the better part of a decade, industry figures have been sounding the alarm about the potential dangers of fillers in an ever-increasing number of untrained and unchecked hands.
One plastic surgeon warned in a 2013 interview that dermal fillers would be “the next big scandal of the cosmetic industry”, the successor to the PIP breast implant disaster.
Although that scandal has not come to pass, there has been a steady drip of horror stories of bungled treatments.
While most side effects from fillers are mild – usually pain, bruising or swelling after a treatment, or ‘bumps’ where the filler has built up under the skin – severe complications like blindness, skin necrosis and infection centre on incidences of ‘vascular occlusion’ caused by the procedure.
This occurs when the hyaluronic acid is mistakenly injected into a blood vessel, which becomes blocked. Nearly 100 cases of blindness had been reported worldwide from the treatments before 2015, according to one study.
Records obtained by Noteworthy, the investigative journalism platform from TheJournal.ie, show that four formal notifications relating to dermal and lip fillers have been received in the past three years by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).
The authority is charged with monitoring the safety of drugs and medical devices available in Ireland. That figure was second to only breast implants, which drew 16 notifications, among all cosmetic treatments.
In one case, from early 2016, a user reported that they had developed an “infective lesion” on their face two months after a filler injection, requiring antibiotic treatment.
A second, from March 2018, involved vascular occlusion after a patient received fillers to reshape their nose. They were given corrective medication after reporting pain and redness.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has also fielded a handful of complaints relating to fillers in recent years. One woman said a Dublin clinic had pressured her into receiving costly filler treatments that she didn’t want after a “railroading” five-minute consultation.
The after-effects of Carol Bryan's botched filler treatment Source: The Late Late Show/YouTube
Fix-up jobs
Anecdotal evidence points to a significant increase in complications from dermal fillers in recent years, although there is no official data to establish the extent of any problems or from which practices they have originated.
Several cosmetic clinics said they were dealing with increased numbers of fix-up jobs for botched fillers carried out elsewhere, while there have been reports of patients turning up at hospital emergency departments after suffering complications from the treatments.
Earlier this year, Dr Gerry McCarthy, the clinical lead for Ireland’s emergency medicine programme, wrote to emergency medical specialists to alert them to the possible complications from fillers after becoming aware of “a number of presentations” involving vascular occlusion.
The treatment for vascular occlusion is a follow-up injection of hyaluronic acid’s antidote, hyaluronidase. This enzyme breaks down hyaluronic acid, clearing up blocked arteries caused by filler injections.
However unlike the dermal fillers themselves, hyaluronidase is a prescription-only drug in Ireland, which means only doctors, dentists and prescribing nurses can access the medication.
An earlier email from an emergency programme manager, obtained by Noteworthy, warned of the urgent need to ensure emergency doctors knew how to treat botched dermal fillers.
“My fear here is that if (there is) a further case where someone ends up with theoretically ‘preventable’ permanent damage and we haven’t done anything, this could blow up into an unnecessary storm. I have a funny feeling about this one,” she wrote.
Professor Jack Kelly, a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon at University Hospital, Galway, said he had dealt with three cases where patients had needed “significant” surgery under general anaesthetic to deal with complications from fillers.
In one instance, the patient had developed a chronic inflammatory response to cheek fillers causing the skin to scar and retract, leading to a “hollowing” effect.
“Unfortunately the problem is that patients usually revert back to their family doctor when they have a complication, and they’re usually referred on,” he said.
“Some people who are giving fillers don’t know how to deal with the consequences when it goes wrong and where to refer to; it’s a big problem.”
🆘NOT OUR WORK!🆘 We post for safety and awareness, to make you aware of exactly what risks you're taking bite using a non medic as an injector. Guess middle Eastern patient wanted fresh lips for a family event but went to a non medic to get them. In a non-clinical, home setting. The beautician couldn't have done a better job of an intravascular injection if she tried, and blocked off her arterial supply, by injecting a huge blob of filler into the vessel, starving it of oxygen and life. The lips became ischaemic, and the patient suffered intractable pain. The troubled patient presented to the beautician who told her please don't worry it's just a collection of bad blood that will settle. She was sent away but the tissue of her lip was aggressively starved of oxygen and began to die and rot up on her face. Little by little, hello a lip began to die, and indeed fell off forever. Whilst it’s true that any practitioner, even highly trained – can be responsible for an adverse event – the chances of a doctor not recognising ischaemia and necrosis are infinitesimally smaller. Non medics and beauticians will never be able to spot nor manage complications effectively. They cannot prescribe, and with emergencies like this, the clock is ticking and time is of the essence. Post reposted with kind permission of dralaa_aref
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Cheap prices, cheap products
In the UK, figures from Save Face, a government-approved register of practitioners who carry out non-surgical cosmetic treatments, showed that around two-thirds of the complaints it logged in 2017-18 related to dermal fillers.
Lip fillers accounted for the largest share of the complaints with swelling and bruising, followed by lumps and nodules, the most common issues identified.
The Laser and Skin Clinic, which has outlets in Dublin, Mullingar and Athlone, is the only provider in the Republic of Ireland to have signed up for the register, which is open to registered nurses or midwives, doctors, dentists or prescribing pharmacists with specialist training.
The chain’s owner, Anna Gunning, who is a nurse, said while fillers were often perceived as a low-risk procedure, in the wrong hands it became a high-risk treatment.
“Even the best injectors in the world can have complications. There are a lot of cheap fillers and people offering cheap prices,” she said.
“Customers are buying lip filler treatments for €120 and €150 and they don’t know what they’re getting – some people are doing it in their houses, in beauty salons and hairdressers.
That’s where the problem lies: people are doing one-day training, they’re using cheap products – sometimes they even put the cheaper product in another box. A lot of them just have a Facebook page, and they disappear when something goes wrong.”
Many of the budget deals appear only on social media, which offers a cheap way for clinics to reach potential clients – with some using ‘like and share’ competitions to give away filler treatments in order to boost their followings.
In some cases, hair, makeup or nail salons advertise ‘pop-up’ filler clinics, with many using the lure of special discount offers for customers who bring along a friend for treatment.
“Have the most amazing lips possible, life is to (sic) short not to,” one tanning and hair salon announced.
Many of the beauticians and non-medical clinics advertising fillers were reluctant to speak publicly when contacted for this article, while others played down their involvement in the industry saying the injections were only a small supplement to their main businesses.
A cottage industry
Alongside the rise in demand for fillers and the numbers of medical and non-medical clinics carrying out the procedures, a cottage industry in providing training for those looking to perform the injections has also sprung up.
Courses typically last one or two days, with the majority open only to registered medical practitioners.
However some UK-based trainers have also begun offering training to beauticians and other non-medical providers in Ireland through partnerships with local providers.
One Dublin clinic offers a course held over two days for €4,000 provided by Manchester training provider Cosmetic Couture, with the Irish firm adding on its website: “With just 5 treatments per week – see your salon revenue rise by 130,000k per year.”
Cosmetic Couture CEO Maxine Hopley said that her company held training sessions in Ireland around three or four times a year and the students were a mix of medics and non-medics.
“The biggest part of the course is adverse affects. At the beginning of any course we talk about how to recognise things like bruising, vascular occlusion, anaphylaxis – we look at real images of adverse effects and what the protocols would be in those situations,” she said.
Hopley added that she believed there should be mandatory registrations and inspections for clinics carrying out the procedures, and that beauticians injecting dermal fillers should only work with medical oversight.
Beauty therapists are in this industry already, so we need to make sure there are proper regulations for them. Why exclude them, why send them to the black market?” she said.
A voluntary register for cosmetic practitioners was opened in the UK last year to help customers identify properly trained providers, however it was subsequently closed to non-medical members after doctors and nurses threatened to boycott the system.
Professor Caitriona Ryan, a consultant dermatologist at Blackrock Clinic, wrote to Health Minister Simon Harris last year after seeing the training course being advertised for beauticians in Dublin.
“We would like to see regulations put in place as soon as possible restricting the use of these fillers to doctors who are formally trained in the complex anatomy of facial vessels and nerves,” she told Harris.
We are asking you to act urgently to prevent non-medically trained individuals from injecting fillers as dangerous complications are inevitable.”
An excerpt from Ryan's letter
Self-administered fillers
Ryan told Noteworthy that one of her biggest concerns was seeing some clinics charging less for treatments than the purchase price of medical-grade products.
“That, to me, is frightening, because I can’t imagine what is being put into people’s faces,” she said.
Some of the manufacturers behind the best known-brands, such as Juvéderm maker Allergan and Restylane supplier Galderma, only sell their products to licenced medical practitioners.
Their fillers can, however, be bought over the internet from third-party sites. Meanwhile, e-commerce giants like Ebay and China-based Alibaba provide a treasure trove of cheap fillers, some costing as little as €10 per 1ml syringe.
Local operators are also responding to the demand with one Ireland-based online seller, Filler Boutique, advertising syringes of injectable fillers starting at less than €50.
Ryan said one client recently reported that his wife had injected filler into her own cheeks and the results were “awful”.
“That is terrifying, that somebody’s at home in their bathroom injecting fillers while looking at themselves in the mirror,” she said.
While Revenue can pass on any fillers to the HPRA that it believes are being illegally imported, such seizures are rare as any CE-marked dermal fillers can legally be obtained and used by any party.
Insurance can also be an issue for beauticians and other non-medical clinics offering dermal fillers, with several major firms that service the sector confirming that they don’t cover injectable treatments.
Fillers can be bought online from the likes of Alibaba
The prescription
While most working in the non-surgical cosmetic procedures industry believe tighter regulation is needed when it comes to dermal fillers, opinions differ on how best to crack down on rogue operators.
Cork entrepreneur Pat Phelan, who last year launched the Sisu clinic chain with doctors James and Brian Cotter, said fillers should be classed as a medical drug available only on prescription like Botox or hyaluronidase, the hyaluronic acid antidote.
That would effectively limit those with access to the product to doctors, dentists and prescribing nurses.
“We had a girl who presented to us a few weeks ago with a really badly damaged lip. She had got fillers in her lip in a tattoo parlour,” Phelan said.
I just find it highly dangerous. This is a medical procedure – would you allow your mechanic to stick a needle in your face?”
In its official advice to patients on fillers, the US FDA recommends patients only see licenced health professionals with experience in dermatology or plastic surgery, warning: “Having filler injected should be considered a medical procedure, not a cosmetic treatment.”
Others, however, believe that regulation of the clinics delivering the treatments is the most pressing concern.
Therapie’s McGlade said a government body should have oversight of cosmetic clinics and this organisation ought to be given the power to investigate any complaints against rogue operators.
“I think by bringing in legislation (like that) it will get rid of all the cowboys and the treatments will be administered properly,” he said.
Opening this morning in Belfast ❤️ so excited, another city for @sisuclinic 92 clinics to go pic.twitter.com/tfouORiDCV
— Pat (@patphelan) May 17, 2019
Source: Pat/Twitter
Waiting for disaster
For now, the responsibility lies very much with customers to check the credentials of those administer their fillers: a task made difficult by haphazard training standards and the absence of any licensing system for practitioners.
Many in the sector believe that where UK authorities lead Irish officials are likely to follow. However across the Irish Sea the movement towards tighter regulation has been moving at a glacial pace.
A 2013 review into the aesthetics industry recommended that only those properly trained and qualified to carry out non-surgical cosmetic procedures should administer treatments like dermal fillers unless supervised by a clinically trained overseer.
The review’s head, NHS medical director Bruce Keogh, described the industry as “a crisis waiting to happen” at the time. Since then, there has been little action despite a steady drip-feed of horror stories about treatments like fillers in the British media.
A system of self-regulation and oversight has instead largely filled the regulatory void with organisations such as the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners active in accrediting clinics.
The council is currently running a campaign to make fillers a prescription-only treatment. Meanwhile in Ireland, it remains unclear how potential legislative changes will affect the industry.
The government is currently drafting the Patient Safety Bill, which would require any providers of ‘high-risk healthcare activities’ – even those taking place outside hospital settings – to require a licence to operate.
While this would extend to some cosmetic procedures, no decision has been made on what types of procedures will be covered under the legislation.
New EU medical device regulations will also kick in next May with the regulations setting out the scope for member states to bring in national legislation to restrict the use of certain devices, like dermal fillers.
“The Department of Health is working with the HPRA to identify the correct use of this provision and how it may be applied to the administration of dermal fillers in Ireland. Work on developing this requirement will continue over the coming months,” a department spokeswoman said via a statement.
However dermatologist Ryan fears that regulatory situation for fillers is unlikely to change unless a major problem – like the PIP scandal for breast implants – forces the government’s hand.
In Ireland, my big fear is that it takes something really really bad happening for them to go and change the legislation and put safeguards in place. It’s going to take somebody going blind.”
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Two Polk Doctors Relinquish Licenses to Board of Medicine
By ROBIN WILLIAMS ADAMSTHE LEDGER
TAMPA | The Florida Board of Medicine on Friday accepted the offers of two Polk County doctors, Dr. Ernesto Juan Perez and Dr. Mari Charlene Fielding, to give up their medical licenses.
Perez, awaiting sentencing after pleading no contest to trafficking in oxycondone and delivery of a controlled substance, was accused in a state complaint of malpractice in his treatment of a former patient who developed aggressive prostate cancer.
Perez, who practiced in Winter Haven, hadn't taken the right steps to treat the man after his prostate specific antigen level rose above the level generally considered normal, according to the state Department of Health.
The patient moved in 2009 to Ohio, where a doctor ordered a biopsy. The patient was discovered to have aggressive prostate cancer.
Fielding, a Lakeland resident, already had let her license expire after developing health problems that made her unable to practice. She let her license expire Jan. 31, according to records, and didn't have prior discipline on her record.
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Swedish gaming giant snapped up in multi-million deal
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Christofer Sundberg, pictured, founded Avalanche with Linus Blomberg in 2003. Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT
Entertainment company Nordisk Film has snapped up Avalanche Studios in an historic multi-million-euro deal, just days after the gaming giant announced it was opening a new office in Malmö.
Nordisk Film acquired 20 percent of shares in Avalanche last year, and on Thursday it announced plans to buy the remaining shares for 89 million euros in the company's biggest acquisition to date.
"This is a milestone in our 15-year-long history," said Christofer Sundberg, chief creative officer and one of the founders of Avalance, in a statement. "We started from nothing and have built this incredible company, thanks to a team of exceptionally talented people."
The developer, behind games such as Just Cause and Mad Max, is valued at 117 million euros.
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Allan Mathson Hansen, CEO of Nordisk Film – a leading media producer which operates the biggest cinema chain in Denmark and Norway and is increasingly branching out into the gaming industry – was "determined to strengthen our position in the growing global gaming market".
"We want to build a sizeable portfolio of game developers," he said. "Our engagement in Avalanche Studios proves that we are committed to substantial and long-term investments."
Avalanche has its headquarters in Stockholm and an office in New York, and recently announced it would be hiring new staff for its planned game development studio in Malmö, southern Sweden.
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Uri L'Tzedek: The Jewish Mandate for Vaccinations!
by: Uri L'Tzedek
Throughout our holy scriptures, the concept of pikuach nefesh is repeated time and again to stress that we are to safeguard and treasure the holiness inherent in human life. As it says in the Midrash: "Rabbi Acha said: 'People need to take precautions to protect themselves from becoming susceptible to disease.' How do we know this? Rabbi Acha cited the verse, 'The Lord will keep all illness away from you [Deuteronomy 7:15]'" (Vayikra Rabbah 16:8). God works to protect us through covenantal mandate to protect ourselves and one another. Ignoring this tenet of Jewish morality to rely instead on misinformation, deceit, and fear-mongering puts countless children and adults in mortal jeopardy.
It is with great regret that we, the undersigned, write this statement on the need for Jewish communities to vaccinate their children. While we understand that only a minority of Jewish communities around the United States have taken the extraordinary step to refuse vaccines for their children, this reckless behavior cannot stand. Diseases such as measles, whooping cough (pertussis), and the mumps were on the brink of being eradicated from our collective worry. Now, these and other diseases are making a comeback due to parents unwilling to vaccinate their children, putting many at risk of infection. Life is too sacred for a small group to harm the broader community.
That is why Uri L'Tzedek stands with those in the medical, scientific, and religious communities to urge and advocate that everyone must vaccinate their children to protect them from easily avoidable harm.
Therefore, we respectfully call for those who have previously decided to not vaccinate their children to reconsider. We abide by the Torah's call to: "Take utmost care and watch [ourselves] scrupulously" (Deuteronomy 4:9). We call upon community leaders to stop the spread of false information and encourage everyone to protect their children and their community with the simple act of vaccination. And we call upon individuals to think critically and consider their actions carefully and with intent. As it says in the Sefer HaChinuch: "The Torah has commanded us to guard our homes and environs in order that we do not die through our negligence" (Mitzvah 538). Protecting life is essential to seeing the good deeds enacted and made real in this world. Let us continue to build communities that seek the values of a healthy life and a safe public for this generation and generations to come.
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Three-litre milk, Andrew Wiggins and gridlock: What were you thinking in July?
By Serena WilloughbyToronto Star
Fri., Aug. 1, 2014timer2 min. read
A poll on the controversial three-litre container of milk sent a herd of votes to thestar.com, proving to be the most popular poll in July. While many readers were on the fence, 38.97% said they would like to have the three-litre option.
“It’s the kind of thing that everyone can relate to right away. Everyone buys milk,” said Star reporter Bryan Platt, who wrote the milk story.
A poll asking readers who would win the World Cup saw 75 per cent of readers pick Germany. Although you called it right, it went down to the wire, with an extra-time goal handing the Germans victory.
While gridlock caused by construction may be a topic du jour at many watercoolers, many of those polled do not realize that much of the construction is in preparation for the Pan Am Games, next year. In our poll, 31 per cent asked ‘What’s the Pan Ams?’ (The poll is still open, have your say by Pan Am Games, poll is on the right hand side).
Star readers were also eager to weigh in on whether Vaughan native Andrew Wiggins should be included in trade talks for Kevin Love.
(see results below or click here)
Star readers knowledge of and enthusiasm for Canadiana is impressive; more than 4,000 people flocked to our Canada Day quiz and most passed with flying colours. But many readers were stumped by one question:
Daylight Saving Time was introduced in Canada by the federal government as a measure for increasing what type of production?
Most said agriculture but it was actually World War I when it was originally adopted to minimize the use of artificial lighting in order to save fuel for the war effort. But congrats to the 17 per cent of those who already knew that.
Star readers took a detour from Forum poll results on raising Ontario’s speed limit. The July 3 survey found that 48 per cent of respondents want the limit increased, while about 45 per cent want it to stay the same. Seven per cent had no opinion. But on thestar.com, 82 per cent said the speed limit should be raised to 120 km/h.
What were Star readers thinking in June? Click here to find out.
Mobile readers, click here to see more results.
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Those elders rigged the 2016 selection process to hand the presidential nomination to the sure-bet first female to occupy the White House. Brooklyn-born Bernie still put up quite a fight, winning 23 primaries and caucuses with 13 million votes.
But that fall, Hillary Clinton stumbled, figuratively and literally, taking her certain victory for granted so much that she was emotionally devastated on election night and didn’t even deliver her concession speech until the next morning.
Bernie’s back now, still shouting, still grumpy, but smoother, richer, more organized. And — oh, look! — the younger activist base of his adopted party has since moved much closer to his left-wing ideology.
Democrats will decide collectively in the next 11 months whether they roll the dice with an aged white male who’s captured the left base’s heart with, among other things, a bold government-run health care system that risks leaving the political center and right wide open for Trump. Or they could opt for a more moderate, competitive candidate to fight for the vast middle while abandoning the resurgent left.
In the key first-quarter of 2020 primary fundraising, when dollars are the closely-watched votes, Sanders did far better than his nearly 20 competitors, raking in $18.2 million. Next closest was Sen. Kamala Harris’ $12 million.
Others far down in the single digits, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren with $6 million, Sen. Amy Klobuchar with $5.2 million and Sen. Cory Booker with $5 million, will count on stellar debate performances starting in June to up their money game. By then, Joe Biden will be competing for donor checks as well.
Significantly, 99 percent of Sanders’ donors gave less than $100, meaning he can go back to them numerous times, providing crucial financial endurance for the long grind ahead.
As usual, the sitting president’s campaign already has amassed far more, some $40 million.
With a majority of the country disapproving of Trump’s job performance for every one of his 823 days in office, the GOP incumbent might appear to be an endangered elephant 80 weeks out.
But those fact-checkers who parse every word that escapes Trump’s mouth and Twitter feed might want to scan historical records. George W. Bush’s approval rating was also mired below 50 percent in 2004. At lunchtime that Election Day, John Kerry’s staff was calling him Mr. President. Then, Ohio came in.
Here’s another historical fact: Incumbent U.S. presidents rarely lose re-election bids, especially in a strong economy. In the last 120 years, 18 elected presidents have sought a second term. Fourteen got them.
Of the four who failed, one encountered the Great Depression, and three had strong primary or third-party challengers.
After Ted Kennedy’s primary challenge pretty much doomed Jimmy Carter’s 1980 re-election, Democrats created so-called superdelegates. They are hundreds of party elites appointed as convention delegates to ensure that a crazed nobody can’t seize the nomination and doom the party’s general election efforts.
Clinton did not need them in 2016; she won the nomination outright. But the meme survives that superdelegates rigged the voting against second-place Sanders.
To address that smoldering resentment, this time the Democratic Party has forbidden the unelected superdelegates from voting on the convention’s first ballot. But be careful what you wish for, folks.
Republicans pick their convention delegates through winner-take-all primaries and caucuses, enabling a strong performer — say, an incumbent president lacking a viable challenger — to sew up the nomination early. This saves money while providing more time for healing, fundraising, unifying and defining the opposition.
Not Democrats. They do it piecemeal. With a minimum 15 percent of the votes, candidates get their proportionate share of delegates. Thus, in the 2016 Iowa caucuses, Clinton edged Sanders by one-quarter of 1 percentage point, so Bernie got 21 delegates to her 23.
In New Hampshire, just next door to Sanders’ Vermont, he blew Clinton out of the water vote-wise, but she still took away nine delegates to his 15.
This everyone-gets-a-trophy-approach strikes Democrats as nice and fair. In a crowded field, however, it also prolongs the divisive arguing and postpones the clinching day, quite possibly creating a contested mid-July convention in Milwaukee.
If no one gets a majority of the 3,768 regular delegates on the first ballot there, here come the 765 unelected superdelegates to impose on the field their binding choice of a candidate they believe most likely to oust Trump.
If Sanders has the most delegates by then, they can endorse the occasional Democrat and pray that Americans will fall for the first democratic socialist and oldest commander-in-chief in U.S. history over a mercurial billionaire with a big mouth.
Or this establishment cabal can choose someone else more politically palatable for a general election and confirm the powerful left’s suspicions and fears of rejection through another rigged convention. Which leaves precious little time for healing.
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Mo mean feat
Mohamed Salah’s old school renamed after him and discounts in restaurants if you say his name… how’s Egypt’s World Cup hopes lie on Liverpool star’s shoulders
Former Chelsea star had a hand in EVERY goal Egypt scored as they broke their World Cup curse to qualify for Russia 2018
By Dave Fraser
Updated: 9 Mar 2018, 14:31
EYEBROWS were raised when Liverpool splashed a whopping £36.9million to sign Chelsea flop Mohamed Salah from Roma this summer.
But he's easily thrown his hat in the ring to be crowned the signing of the season after a tremendous start to 2017-18.
Mohamed Salah has been arguably the signing of the season for LiverpoolCredit: PA:Press Association
During his brief stint at Liverpool, Salah has scored 14 times in the league and laid on a hatful of assists.
However, if you think he's already become a fan-favourite on Merseyside, just wait until you see how Egypt see him...
The African nation have baffled the world footballing stage in recent years.
Egypt have somehow managed to dominate African competition - with SEVEN titles - but have failed to reach the World Cup time and time again.
Mohamed Salah is being viewed as a national hero for his antics in EgyptCredit: AP:Associated Press
In fact, the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be only their THIRD entry on the biggest stage, having only qualified in 1934 and 1990.
And they have Salah to thank for that, as the Liverpool speedster had a hand in every, single one of their goals in qualifying, with five goals and two assists.
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It was his intense 95th-minute penalty against Congo that led Egypt to the finals - sparking jubilation for the nation on the pitch and across the 80million-strong country.
His heroics led 87-cap Egypt international Hazem Emam to call his own nation a one-man team, riding the wave that is Salah.
Mohamed Salah contributed to every goal Egypt scored in qualifiyingCredit: Getty
Emam claimed: "Salah is the man behind our qualification to the World Cup.
"When we qualified in 1990, it was more of a team effort. This time, Salah was the leader of the whole campaign.
"Nobody in the history of Egypt has reached such a level in world football and been so successful with the national team."
Emam added Salah could even propel Egypt to the second-round for the first-time ever, adding: "Everyone will be talking about Salah's side, not Egypt, which will be quite a pressure.
"But if he is the same form then as he is now, he can lead Egypt to the second round for the first time."
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Mohamed Salah scored five and assisted two in Egypt's qualifying campaignCredit: Reuters
Since his heroics against Congo, Salah has seen his face splashed across newspapers and billboards across the country.
On top of that, his hometown school has been renamed in his honour, with some restaurants even offering discounts to customers who utter the name "Salah".
Another former Egypt international, Diaa El-Sayed, revealed his impressive decision-making regarding his employers have been key to his success on the pitch.
Salah famously snubbed giants Al Ahly or Zamalek, opting to play for Arab Contractors, before moving to Europe.
The ex-Egypt Under-20s coach said: "When I first worked with him, I told him that his ambition should have no limit because he had such great pace.
Mohamed Salah is being immortalised across Egypt for his heroicsCredit: Reuters
"And, more importantly, he was highly committed to developing his abilities.
"He listened carefully to instructions and has dedicated his whole life off the pitch to becoming a world-class footballer."
When all domestic football in Egypt was suspended after 74 Al Ahly fans were killed after being attacked by rival fans, Salah shipped off to Europe, joining Basel.
From there he joined Chelsea, spent time on loan at Fiorentina and Roma, before joining the latter permanently.
His astonishing form, winning club Player of the Year in 2015-16 in the Italian capital, saw him make another bold step in joining Liverpool.
El-Sayed revealed: "The key to Mohamed's success in Europe is that he always knew when to take the right step.
Mohamed Salah will be the key to Egypt springing a surprise at the World CupCredit: AP:Associated Press
"It didn't take him too long to decide that leaving Chelsea was important for his development. Moving to Italy was the most important decision in Salah's career.
"Tactical awareness is the priority in Italy and he was keen to learn how to cope with the complicated style of play.
"He didn't spend much time at Fiorentina but it was a brilliant start that made him comfortable when he joined Roma."
"I remember him celebrating a goal [in February 2015] for Fiorentina against Tottenham in an unusual way.
"When I asked about it, he said: 'I was happy that I proved a point against a Premier League side.'
"The same reason made him decide to join Liverpool this year."
Salah will now look to maintain his blistering form for the Reds as the season goes on and, who knows, maybe even help Egypt spring a few surprises next summer...
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Is love really in a heart-shaped balloon?
Would you buy "the world's most expensive Valentine bouquet"? (It costs £20,000)
By Emma Clayton EmmaC_TandA Leisure and Lifestyle Editor
Love is everywhere, but we don’t have to declare it. Picture: Pixabay
SO how much have you spent on your Valentine? The average spend for today’s slush-fest was £52, says a meaningless poll, but over half of us pay less than ten quid on love tokens - and 30per cent spend nothing at all.
According to research by Bloom & Wild, Yorkshire folk spend the least on Valentine’s Day; forking out just £16 on a gift.
I'm not holding my breath for “the world’s most expensive Valentine bouquet” I saw on a recent press release. At a whopping £20,000 it contained 100 flowers, some gold encased and diamond jewelled, and a Mon Chérie glass cloche with a "romantic dance of Endura's heart roses and two Cullinan diamonds" sealed inside. Is anyone worth a £20,000 bouquet?
The worst offenders for forgetting that special February 14 something are aged 25-34, with 54per cent failing to acknowledge the most romantic day of the year.
Is it really though? Is there genuine romance in a heart-shaped helium balloon? Or a teddy bear clutching a ‘Be Mine’ cushion? Or a standard box of chocolates picked up at the petrol station? Does love mean sitting awkwardly in a soulless restaurant surrounded by other couples barely talking to each other across an over-priced meal?
Valentine’s Day is either a celebration of love, a bit of cheeky fun or a crass commercial ploy to flog a load of tat. You decide. Like just about everything else, its origins lie in ancient Rome, later evolving into a lovers’ ritual. In the 1700s sweethearts passed lace and paper love notes and by the early 19th century Valentine cards were popular, along with flowers and confectionery, leading to the mass-produced, aggressively-marketed gift ranges we know today.
I used to think Valentine’s Day was for kids; a rite of passage for the bittersweet teenage years when, if you were lucky, you got at least one card with “Guess who?” scrawled inside. It was the thrill of the chase in the angsty courtship of adolescence and young adulthood, and a symbol of togetherness when you were blissfully loved-up in the honeymoon bubble.
Then as I got older I was amazed to discover that grown adults, even married ones, continued to send each other a Valentine card and do the whole red roses and dinner thing. It all seemed a bit laboured.
‘Love’ is everywhere. “I love you guys” they blub on reality shows, five minutes after meeting each other. “Love ya hun” say the Facebook comments, from people I don’t really know. Even ‘professional’ emails landing in my inbox from faceless PR people in west London often include a‘x’ or two. And so many ‘phone conversations end with the words “Love you” they sound as meaningful as “Don’t forget to pick up cat litter on your way home.”
My parents were happily married for nearly 50 years, but I never heard them say: “I love you” - nor did they send each other Valentine cards. Presumably they didn’t feel the need to. They were of a generation that didn’t declare love, but love was always there.
It was there when they made each other laugh, practically every day, even when illness arrived, like a sinister, unwanted visitor, and never left. When dementia gripped my mother, love was there in Dad’s soothing words as she screamed in despair. It was there when he combed her hair, washed her face, cut her fingernails, and fed her the casserole he’d taught himself to make from her dog-eared cookbooks.
Even when she could no longer speak and didn’t seem to know us anymore, nobody made her smile like he did. That was love.
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Zahida is UK's Miss Earth representative
Report by James Franklin
Zahida Begum
THE winner of a national beauty award held in Weston will now compete in its world finals later this year.
The Miss Earth UK grand final was held at The Winter Gardens on August 25 and 18-year-old Zahida Begum was crowned the winner by judges.
The awards promote a strong environmental message and are a fresh twist on the format of the traditional beauty contest format.
Miss Begum, from Newcastle, will now represent her country at the world finals of the event in November.
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This Is What It's Like Inside a Private Jet Designed for Billionaires
By Marisa Garcia
Courtesy of Airbus
Airbus just revealed the ideal private jet home in the sky — for anyone who has $87 million or so to spare.
The new Infinito cabin for the ACJ319neo, unveiled at the European Business Aviation Convention in Switzerland, is designed through a collaboration with luxury race vehicle craftsmen Pagani, and combines high-speed Italian design with all the comforts you'd expect to find in a VIP jet.
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“In bringing together the best of the supercar and business jet worlds, we enable an elegant and seamless link for customers of both, while bringing a fresh approach to cabin design and satisfying very demanding standards,” said Benoit Defforge, managing director at Airbus Corporate Jets.
The Infinito combines natural and mechanical elements, adhering to the design philosophy of Leonardo da Vinci, the manufacturers say. The cabin's décor echoes Pagani hypercars, with soft-leather carpets and a wooden floor contrasted with man-made carbon fiber shells of furnishings and wall-frames.
There are soft curves in place of hard corners, including in the pathway between cabin sections, shell-shaped valances and curved walls between zones. Transparent glass walls can be turned opaque at the touch of a button. The ceiling of the ACJ319neo aircraft can project a live view of the skies above — or any images the owner prefers.
“Art and Science can walk together hand in hand: this is the Pagani philosophy,” said Horacio Pagani, founder and chief designer of Pagani Automobili S.p.A.. “The combination of state-of-the-art composite materials never used before in an aircraft, such as CarboTitanium, with the typical design language of Pagani Automobili, has always represented our signature. Applying our Reinassance touch into the wider spaces of Airbus corporate jet cabins is the beginning of an exciting new venture for us.”
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Though prices for the Infinito cabin and any VIP cabin vary based on elements selected, retail for a fully-kitted ACJ319 plane, with VIP cabin fittings, starts around $87 million.
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He stayed on as a reporter for 18 years before retiring. And he kept writing the Herald's wine column, which started in 1978, until this week.
Over the years, he developed many fans, me among them. He had an eye for a good photo and took hundreds of them while he was a reporter. His shot of a crop duster threading the needle by flying under a power line and over a fence to deliver a precision drop of pesticide still sticks out in my memory after about 30 years.
That and his the photo the newsroom dubbed "mug shot of a cow," which he took during his days on the farm beat.
Bob also had one of the best noses for news of the scores of reporters I've worked with in 40 years in newspapering. He could see stories many reporters missed because they just weren't curious enough.
I still use one of them as an example of how a knack for noticing little details often makes what I call a "good read" that will have readers talking.
He came back from the Richland city beat one day, sat down and wrote a piece about Ford F-150 becoming a favored target for car thieves. The late 1970s and early 1980s models, he had learned, were in demand for parts and had an ignition system that was easy to subvert.
How did he come by that item? By telling the cops he'd noticed several Ford pickup thefts in recent months and by asking them why.
But more than anything, Herald readers will remember Bob as the 32-year author of the Herald's wine column. Bob wasn't an elegant writer, a refined grammarian or a stellar speller. I know that well from editing hundreds of thousands of his words since 1976.
But as a wine columnist he had a nose for sniffing out good wines, especially at bargain prices, and for writing columns that appealed to every level of interest in wine, from novice to expert.
And over the years, Bob became an expert himself. I also had the good fortune of learning right along with him by editing his columns for all 32 years he's written them and by tasting hundreds of wines with him at wineries, at formal tastings and at social events we both attended.
So Bob's second retirement from the Herald, announced officially in his wine column Wednesday, is a bittersweet moment for me. He will continue as a writer and tasting panel member for the Herald-owned Wine Press Northwest magazine.
And he can rightly be credited with putting Wine Press Editor Andy Perdue and Managing Editor Eric Degerman on the right path as well, for Bob was writing about wine when both of them weren't yet old enough to sip a semillon or anything else alcoholic.
Andy and Eric learned their craft well. They'll be writing a wine column that debuts in the Herald and several other Northwest newspapers on May 5.
And Bob, the really good guy that he is, will be among the first to wish them a long, successful run.
Ken Robertson: 582-1520; krobertson@tricityherald.com
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Things You Didn't Know About Green River Soda
By Raf Miastkowski Published On 05/13/2016
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Whether it’s "pop," Malört, or a glass of bitter tears after suffering yet another loss to the Packers, Chicagoans tend to drink some interesting stuff. Yet, few beverages inspire as much devotion among in-the-know locals as Green River soda, which has a sweet, lime-tinged taste that many think is the stuff of legend. In fact, we’re pretty sure hardcore fans bathe their firstborn in it to ensure a good harvest each fall. While that claim is completely unsubstantiated, we did dig up some other facts about the oddly ubiquitous soda that are actually true.
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Green River used to be the No. 2 soda brand in America
Back in the 1950s, only Coca-Cola sold more bottles than Green River. Uh, chyea, that’s sort of a big deal, but apparently Coca-Cola had a very distinct edge on other soda companies of the time: it actually washed all of its recycled bottles before refilling them and selling them again. If you find this insane, please plop back down into your throne in the clouds and remember that this was a time when cars didn’t have seat belts, expecting moms smoked cigs, and the nuclear apocalypse was more likely to happen than the Cubs winning the World Series.
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There may be some element of hearsay to this one, but it still sounds better than half the nonsense your uncle Bob cooks up about Area 51. Fact: back in the day, Green River bottles weren't capped. Instead, there was a marble inside each bottle, used to stir the syrup that would settle on the bottom of the drink. To seal the bottle, one would flip it over, the marble would fall into the neck of the bottle, and the carbonation would keep it pressed in there. In order to open a bottle, one would jerk it up and down, and the marble would fall out of the neck. Theory: when the marble fell out, it would make a popping sound, hence why people started calling Green River “pop.” Again, we can’t really prove this, but some people think that gravity is just angels pulling down on your pants when you jump, and this seems to be more believable than that.
A ton of Green River is sold on St. Patrick's Day
How much exactly? Probably enough to replace the Chicago River with. (OK, probably not.) Nevertheless, Green River makes approximately 30 percent of its annual sales in the four-to-five weeks surrounding St. Patrick’s Day, which is pretty loco when you consider that there’s zero alcohol in it.
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It inspired a CCR album and a John Fogerty song
Both named “Green River,” of course. In a 1993 Rolling Stone interview, Fogerty copped to being a big fan: "You used to be able to go into a soda fountain, and they had these bottles of flavored syrup. My flavor was called Green River. It was green, lime flavored, and they would empty some out over some ice and pour some of that soda water on it, and you had yourself a Green River." Pop is responsible for many a moonlight dance session.
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Green River soda was mass-produced in a former brewery
The Prohibition was a real buzzkill (literally). While people nowadays definitely like to throw back a few brewskis, in the early 1900s, the average person was a much heavier drinker. Until income tax was introduced in 1913, about 30% of federal income came from excise taxes on alcohol. It was like, go home, 1913, you have been over-served! That’s why when booze was outlawed, people were really jonesing for an alternative -- and Green River soda was there to step up. The Schoenhofen Edelweiss Brewing Company of Chicago wrapped up its beer operation and started cranking Green River out at 18th and Canalport in Pilsen.
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It was invented in a Davenport, IA confectionary shop
Its owner, Richard C. Jones, purchased the shop in 1914, and served many students that walked to nearby Davenport High School. In 1916, he whipped up the first Green River, and served it to his customers until he sold the recipe to Schoenhofen Co. in 1919. The sale allowed him to retire from the shop, and afterwards Mr. Jones went into real estate. There’s still a shop in Davenport called Lagomarcino’s that has been selling Green River since the 1920s. This old-school confectionary shop and ice cream parlor has is something straight out of a time machine, and has been serving the green stuff for nearly a century. There’s also a second location in Moline, IL if you’d prefer a shorter drive.
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Straight isn't the only way to drink Green River
A Green River float was popularized on the Food Network, and the soda goes down pretty smoothly with a variety of spirits. Green River recommends making a beer margarita with one 12oz can of limeade, 6oz of tequila, two 12oz bottles of Green River, one 12oz can of beer, ice, and lime wedges. (Don’t cite this when you get arrested for climbing a telephone pole while wearing nothing but the remains of an obliterated piñata.) However, if you don’t feel like doing the work, swing by Beef & Barley in Lakeview --they’ll make you a tasty Green River cocktail with Peach Street Distillers Jackelope gin, Lillet, and orange bitters, served in a chilled coupe glass.
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After drinking one too many Green River sodas, Raf Miastkowski tends to turn into a rage-filled hulk who shreds his clothing and then wakes up in a ditch somewhere. Send help @RafFoSho.
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Find the top rated birding trails in North Creek, whether you're looking for an easy short birding trail or a long birding trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Click on a birding trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
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Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
Grandview Trail
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3743.9 mi
State: DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
Green River Trail
Green-to-Cedar Rivers Trail
I-90 Trail
Interurban Trail (North)
Interurban Trail (South)
Iron Goat Trail
Issaquah-Preston Trail
Jane Hague Way
Kulshan Creek Trail
Lowell Riverfront Trail
Marymoor Connector Trail
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail
Necklace Valley Trail
North Creek Trail
Olympic Discovery Trail - Blyn to Elwha River
Olympic Discovery Trail East - Port Townsend
Padilla Bay Shore Trail
Ballast, Crushed Stone, Sand
Pigeon Creek Trail
Prairie Line Trail
Preston-Snoqualmie Trail
Puyallup Riverwalk Trail
Rainier Trail
Redmond Central Connector
Ruston Way Path
SR 520 Trail
Sammamish River Trail
Scott Pierson Trail
Seattle Waterfront Pathway
Ship Canal Trail
Snohomish County Centennial Trail
Snoqualmie Valley Trail
Soos Creek Trail
Soundview Trail
State Route 20 Arboreta Trail
Sumner Link Trail
Thea Foss Waterway Esplanade
Boardwalk, Concrete
Tolt Pipeline Trail
Dirt, Gravel, Sand
Tommy Thompson Trail
Wallace Falls Railway Trail
West Campus Trail
Whitehorse Trail
Ballast, Gravel
The Alki Trail rides along the northern and eastern shore of West Seattle along Alki Avenue. Largely riding on a widened sidewalk, separated from traffic by a parking lane and curb, traffic on the...
WA 5.5 mi Asphalt
Meandering down a Bonneville Power Administration overhead electric utility corridor, the BPA Trail serves as a connector between Celebration Park and the downtown areas of Federal Way with its...
WA 3.83 mi Asphalt
In the heart of Redmond, the Bear Creek Trail provides an important connection between two rail-trails. On its eastern end it connects to the Sammamish River Trail and, on its western side to the...
Spanning nearly 19 miles between Seattle and Bothell, the Burke-Gilman Trail is as much a thoroughfare for commuting to work and the University of Washington as it is a staple for social recreation...
WA 18.8 mi Asphalt
The 22.5-mile Cascade Trail—boasting 12 benches, 23 trestles, and two bridges made from repurposed railcars—-follows the Skagit River as it parallels State Route 20 into the Cascade foothills of...
WA 22.5 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Cedar River Trail follows the old Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad corridor on a straight, flat shot out of the sprawling Seattle metro area and into the rural...
WA 15.7 mi Asphalt, Gravel
Seattle's Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop offers scenic views of Lake Union, as well as access to parks, neighborhoods, and downtown shops and restaurants. A good place to begin your journey is at Lake...
The Chief Sealth Trail runs northsouth along Seattle's southeast side between S. Ferdinand Street at Beacon Avenue S. and S. Gazelle Street at 51st Avenue S. The paved trail provides access to...
WA 4 mi Asphalt
Snoqualimie's half-mile, paved trail runs parallel to railroad tracks and SR 202 through downtown. The scenic trail provides a nice break for a short walk or ride. The city's trail also meets...
The Coal Creek Trail offers trail users a wealth of coal history, fitness, and nature in a forested fish and wildlife habitat, with interpretive signs that highlight the relics to be found along the...
WA 3.7 mi Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Woodchips
True to its name, the Cross Kirkland Corridor traverses the city for nearly six miles, connecting eight neighborhoods, four major business districts, more than a dozen parks, and several public...
WA 5.8 mi Gravel
Gig Harbor's Cushman Trail is a paved, non-motorized route for pedestrian and bike use. The trail shares much of its corridor with overhead Tacoma Power electric lines. Along the way, trail users will...
The Des Moines Creek Trail offers a nice connection between the south side of Seattle and the waterfront community of Des Moines on Puget Sound. The paved trail begins just south of the Seattle-Tacoma...
Running north to south along the industrial Duwamish Waterway, the 3-mile Duwamish Trail is an important connector in southwest Seattle. Beginning a half mile south of the Alki Trail, the Duwamish...
The East Lake Sammamish Trail is an important link in the Mountains to Sound Greenway, a 1.5 million–acre landscape stretching from Seattle to Central Washington. Its origins hail from the Seattle,...
WA 11 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Eastside Rail Corridor Trail, built on a former BNSF freight railroad, will one day traverse 42 miles through King County, connecting Renton, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Woodinville. In 2018,...
Elliott Bay offers trail users the opportunity to enjoy art, history, and a wide variety of outdoor activities in a beautiful waterfront setting. Myrtle Edwards Park is adjacent to the Olympic...
The Foothills Trail is a 30-mile collection of six unconnected segments of the old Burlington Northern Railway that served the farming, coal-mining, and logging economies near the base of Mount...
WA 31.3 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
The Grandview Trail runs in a straight line for more than a mile on the eastern edge of Pierce County's Chambers Creek Regional Park. The trail appropriately never strays too far from Grandview...
The Great American Rail-Trail highlights some of the country’s most iconic landmarks, well-known geography and storied history across a 3,700-miles-plus route between Washington and Washington....
DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY 3743.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Green River Trail currently stretches nearly 20 miles through the industrial heart of the Green River Valley from the southern suburbs of Seattle to Kent, connecting to a number of neighborhoods...
The Green-to-Cedar Rivers Trail is an extension of the Cedar River Trail, which heads south from Witte Road where the two trails intersect. The Green-to-Cedar Rivers Trail passes through Lake...
WA 3.75 mi Gravel
Scenic and interesting are uncommon terms used to describe a trail alongside a busy freeway, but the I-90 Trail in Washington is different. The trail begins in the west in Seattle and runs for 10...
WA 8.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Interurban Trail between Seattle and Everett stitches together a dense residential and commercial patchwork that the original electric railway helped to grow in the early part of the 20th century....
WA 24 mi Asphalt
The Interurban Trail (South) connects several towns south of Seattle along the historic route of the Puget Sound Electric Railway. The trolley ran between Tacoma and Seattle from 1902 to 1928, falling...
It’s fitting that the 9-mile Iron Goat Trail is centered in the town of “Scenic” as that’s just what you’ll get on this rustic adventure: beautiful views of mountains, waterfalls, wilderness, and...
WA 9.2 mi Dirt, Gravel
Suburban sprawl gives way to deep forest and rural farm lots as this rail-trail follows an uphill grade from Issaquah to the outskirts of Preston. The Issaquah–Preston Trail is among a group of trails...
WA 4.8 mi Asphalt, Gravel
Jane Hague Way, which opened in 2018, was named for a former King County councilwoman. It's part of the larger Eastside Rail Corridor, a rail-trail project spearheaded by King County and the cities of...
WA 1 mi Gravel
The Kulshan Creek Trail links Mount Vernon's downtown area with commercial and residential areas. Use the trail to access schools, parks, natural areas and community gardens. The Kulshan Trail runs...
The Lowell Riverfront Trail is a multi-use trail located within Rotary Park. The paved trail travels from the park entrance to the north end following the Snohomish River. You can encounter numerous...
WA 1.75 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
Although short, the Marymoor Connector Trail provides an important link between the Sammamish River Trail (an 11-mile route that heads north to Bothell and the Burke-Gilman Trail) and the East Lake...
The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail is open to hikers and horseback riders. The trail can be difficult to navigate in places, since other trails link with it (some unmaintained). There are a few...
WA 17 mi Dirt, Gravel
From Mt. Baker-Snoqualamie National Forest: The first 1.5 miles of the trail follows an old railroad grade, then enters Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Once crossing the river at milepost 5.0, the trail...
WA 7.5 mi Dirt
The North Creek Trail links the cities of Bothell, Mill Creek and Everett, as well as the communities in between. The trail also provides access to the Sammamish River Trail, which connects to the...
WA 7.25 mi Asphalt, Dirt
The section of the Olympic Discovery Trail sandwiched between Sequim Bay and the Elwha River is considered the trail system's crown jewel. Bounded by a sparkling tidal estuary in the east and a...
The Port Townsend waterfront marks the eastern endpoint of the Olympic Discovery Trail, which will one day stretch 126 miles from Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean. This section of trail is named in...
WA 7.3 mi Crushed Stone
The Padilla Bay Shore Trail offers a paved route of just over 2 miles atop a dike along the Padilla Bay in Northwest Washington. Adventurers will enjoy the scenic natural setting only about 70 miles...
The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, formerly known as the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, is one of the longest rail-trail conversions in the United States. The trail passes through remote and...
WA 223.8 mi Ballast, Crushed Stone, Sand
The Pigeon Creek Trail runs along an operating port terminal and users of the trail are are protected from the secured industrial terminal by a fence, which runs along side the trail. You will...
Tacoma's Prairie Line Trail follows the former Northern Pacific Railroad that was established here in 1873. Tacoma was the terminus of the rail line that stretched all the way to the Great...
WA 0.5 mi Brick
The paved Preston-Snoqualmie Trail meanders through the lushly wooded Snoqualmie Valley, connecting the communities of Preston and Snoqualmie which lie east of Seattle. The main trail leaves the...
The Puyallup Riverwalk Trail traces the tree-lined shoreline in northern Puyallup, a few miles southeast of Tacoma. The paved pathway consists of two completed segments with about a mile of...
The Rainier Trail brings trail users from the 11-mile East Lake Sammamish Trail south through downtown Issaquah. The paved trail provides access to a number of recreational, cultural and civic...
The Redmond Central Connector will one day stretch 4 miles along a former rail line, the Redmond Spur of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. It's also part of the Eastside Rail Corridor Trail...
The delightful Ruston Way Path sits in the Old Town neighborhood of northern Tacoma. Its linear, flat and paved nature make it a cinch for all travelers and it offers lovely views of Commencement Bay,...
WA 2.53 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The highly anticipated SR 520 trail is finally open, and commuters of all stripes have been quick to make use of it if the trail counts are anything to go by. The trail was constructed as part of the...
The Sammamish River Trail rolls along smoothly through a wide, scenic greenway that's home to riverside parks and farms, as well as a growing wine industry. The trail is the center link of the Seattle...
The Scott Pierson Trail runs parallel to State Route 16 for most of its journey from 25th Street in Tacoma to 24th Street on the southern edge of Gig Harbor. The 5-mile trail is a safe and convenient...
WA 5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The highly urban Seattle Waterfront Pathway is a continuation of the Elliot Bay Trail and carries on south from Broad Street south to South Royal Brougham Way. The trail parallels Alaskan Way along...
Across the waterway from its big brother (the Burke-Gilman Trail), the Ship Canal Trail runs along the southern edge of the Lake Washington Ship Canal near Seattle Pacific University. The trail links...
History lures visitors to the Snohomish County Centennial Trail. Trail users are reminded of old-time river and railroad settlements in the historically preserved storefronts and homes in Snohomish...
The Snoqualmie Valley Trail rolls from verdant dairy land in the north to a clear blue mountain lake in the south. Along the way, travelers are treated to numerous trestle crossings, historic towns,...
WA 31.5 mi Gravel
The Soos Creek Trail travels through heavily wooded forest on a north-south route spanning the eastern edge of the Seattle suburb of Kent. Following the path of its namesake creek, the trail begins...
The scenic Soundview Trail runs along and through the Chambers Bay public golf course—site of the U.S. Open in 2015—within Pierce County's Chambers Creek Regional Park. The 2-mile trail links at both...
The State Route 20 Arboreta Trail—also known as the Highway 20 Trail—was developed in the 1970s after a donation of the right-of-way to the City of Burlington by a private citizen. The trail, which is...
WA 1.5 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Sumner Link Trail provides an important connection between the Interurban Trail and the Puyallup Riverwalk Trail. Along the way, the trail follows the White River, offering views of the water,...
The Thea Foss Waterway Esplanade begins at Thea's Park along Tacoma's eastern waterfront. The park offers access to the water for fishing, swimming, boating, and wildlife viewing (harbor seals and sea...
WA 1.9 mi Boardwalk, Concrete
The Tolt Pipeline Trail serves as a major connection between Duvall, Washington, and the Sammamish River in Bothell. The trail follows a water pipeline right-of-way and is not recommended for all...
WA 17.4 mi Dirt, Gravel, Sand
Though relatively short at 3.3 miles, the Tommy Thompson Trail stands tall in the ferry port of Anacortes for its notable 2,000-foot-long paved trestle spanning picturesque Fidalgo Bay. Enjoyed...
Located in the Cascade foothills near the town of Gold Bar, the Wallace Falls Railway Trail (Railroad Grade) climbs 2.5 miles to meet a separate, 1.5-mile riverside ascent to Wallace Falls. The...
The West Campus Trail provides access from the BPA Trail to Federal Way's West Campus medical centers. The short trail also offers the many surrounding neighborhoods a safe off-street connection to...
Two sections of the Whitehorse Trail, which runs along a former Burlington Northern rail line, are currently open for use. The eastern end of the trail spans nearly 7 miles between Darrington and the...
WA 9.4 mi Ballast, Gravel
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Beautiful trail!
June, 2019 by designer_tl
This is a beautifully paved trail, 12’ wide and perfect for our initial ride!
Redmond to Roslyn via Palouse to Cascade Trail
June, 2019 by forest.hoag
I was turning 44 years old and decided to ride the west section of the Palouse to Cascade trail for some needed alone time. Left Redmond at about 8am and made it to North Bend at about 9:45, where I swapped out my road tires for some slightly wider road tires (32c). A road bike with gravel tires is fine for most of this ride.
Began slogging up the railroad grade. Saw lots of rock climbers, picnickers, and a few cyclists. Weather was warm and it was beautiful. Take a lot of water and snacks, because there is no where to refresh unless you bring a filter.
My legs were getting pretty cooked by the time I made it to the tunnel. I was expecting the temp to drop, but did not realize my legs would instantly cramp from the cold! That was a little weird, being a mile into a dank, dark tunnel with legs spazzing into knots.
Made it out, and drug myself another two miles up to the summit for lunch. Calories please!
Continued on to Easton, then Roslyn, then up to the little town of Ronald to meet my family at an Airbnb.
Total miles: 97.5
Totally calories: 5780!
tex007
April, 2019 by muleskinner
Rode the John Wayne trail from Beverly to east of Smyrna April 25, 2019 about 15.5 miles. Trail is in good condition. The ride was a tad over 5 hours. Started about noon and reached our destination a little after 5 PM. Saw two rattlesnakes and heard several others. One place sounded like it could have been a den of them. The horses shied and side stepped a bit but no rodeo. Lots of water birds. And we saw asparagus growing along the tracks in several places. Plan to continue on east as the weather permits.
April, 2019 by laurierice16
The trail walk is a beautiful experience. Most of it goes along the Puyallup river and you can walk, run, bike or skate on the concrete path. There are benches along the way to rest or just watch the scenery. The trees are gorgeous and it's lovely to see the wildlife and wildflowers. It's handicapped accessible.
22 miles for biking
April, 2019 by brandon25
Nice, well maintained trail. More walkers/runners than bikes. About a 11 mile ride from the Renton start before I hit packed gravel. I had road tires on and turned around. Packed gravel wasn’t horrible, I would try to finish with lower pressure traction tires next time. Not a whole lot of crossings, a lot of cool little tunnels and river views.
Great inner city trail
March, 2019 by tropicalstar85
Love that I could run 8 miles on this trail just by going out and back to either end. Great trees and plant life in the middle of some busy streets. Paved with hills throughout.
TRAILBEAR TOURS THE WHITEHORSE … “OMG, blacktop!”
March, 2019 by trailbear
TrailBear was not exactly “silent, upon a peak in Darien” when he parked at the twin bridges site (Rt. 530 & RR bridges) on the Whitehorse Trail (48°15'58.29"N x 122° 0'44.53"W).
“OMG, blacktop!” A few yards over, the trail surface was gleaming blacktop. Blacktop! Bear loves blacktop on his trails. Smooth riding. No ruts. Yes! We can do this! The trike came out and TB went spinning over the bridge and down the newly surfaced trail bed.
Smooth, fresh blacktop and dried leaves crunching under the tires. Looking closer, he wondered if he was one of the first riders on this stretch. There were only three tire tracks behind him. All evenly spaced. Might be him.
Was there some association with the construction crew he passed a few miles east where the trail crosses Rt 530 again… They were laying down more blacktop, heading east towards Darrington. Got a ways to go. Encourage them. They expected to be done with the trail project back in 2016. Perhaps 2020 might be the year. A bear can dream.
Regardless, the twin bridges is a lovely spot on the trail. You have a nice railroad bridge, a river with a long view, a beach for the kids and views. Locals are found recreating themselves here all summer.
Go west down the blacktop a bit and there is the Rt. 530 trail crossing – under construction. Wonder how they will do this. The Snohomish Centennial has a ped-controlled stop light at one crossing. This crossing is on a curve to make it sporting.
He managed to pedal across – but he waited and waited for a lull. Those fully loaded logging trucks doing 60 mph suggested caution. No sign of paving continuing west towards Trafton Trailhead. Back in 2016 when he checked out the Trafton Trailhead, he noticed they had laid a serious compacted gravel base heading east from Trafton, so there might be hope that was going to be a blacktop base.
@@@ MAP CHECK … The Whitehorse Trail project map – check it out
Here is the county project map. Currently, it is the best that you can easily put your hands on.
https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/3693/Whitehorse-Regional-Trail
TB really hopes that the map note with a date of 2106 was a typo. You can see that they are doing this and that here and there. They have Phases. Must be a challenge to find all the funding for all the projects that add up to a completed trail.
The finished trail, combined with the excellent Snohomish Centennial Trail that runs from the Snohomish River north through Arlington to the Skagit County border will make this an even more attractive destination for riders.
The old right of way extends north along Rt. 9 in Skagit County and south into King County where it is the Burke-Gilman Trail. There are said to be plans to join the Snohomish to the B-G. Come that day, you can start at the Golden Gardens on Puget Sound and ride up to the Skagit line or cut over to Darrington.
@@@ FORTSON MILL TRAILHEAD … Welcome Wagon not in evidence (48°16'25.43"N 121°43'53.57"W)
TrailBear had such high hopes that morning. He would park at the Fortson Mill Trailhead and take a round trip east to Darrington and back. After all, the official map said this was the only open portion.
His hopes faded when he drove in … to the gate, hefty and well-locked. An official and rather annoyed sign proclaimed that “This Gate is Locked due to illegal dumping.” (Guys, if you are going to do caps, do caps for every word. More stylish.) Among the prohibited items were Alcoholic Beverages and Motor Vehicles. Not the place to party on a Friday night. At least the county hopes so. The gate says so.
Reading that ‘Foot traffic is allowed into the park” he hoofed it down the road to find a vast, empty parking lot in the woods. Great place to dump that old washer or have a kegger on Friday night. No signage.
More wandering about turned up the Fortson mill – now concrete walls with artistic graffiti, a dam and empty log pond and not much more. The trail is due north about 93 yards from the non-parking lot, over the slope and down.
@@@ DARRINGTON TRAIL HEAD … End of the trail (48°15'32.10"N 121°36'16.33"W)
Well, try the official open portion from the other end. Off to Darrington and the trail end on Railroad Ave. Pedal off down the trail and past the Three Rivers Mill. The trail here is gravel, and TrailBear was soon bored. Scrubby, cut over woods, no views, bumping over roots. Boring!
Stop, about face, pedal back. The reality is that from Fortson to Darrington, the Whitehorse is a woods ride. No bridges, no river, no views. TB has ridden the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes and other scenic trails, so he is spoiled rotten and feels Entitled.
He wants scenic trails with endless unfolding vistas – an endless Instagram Heaven – not a bunch of scrubby woods. (And, while you’re at it – a rest room every five miles.)
He loaded up and headed back west to his happy discovery of real, fresh blacktop, a bridge and vistas at the twin bridges: “OMG, blacktop!” One happy TrailBear.
This trail winds through farms, small communities, and forested areas of east Pierce County. The newest section between South Prairie and Buckley us steeper but should not be missed. Be sure to stop at one of the many small businesses along the way!
March, 2019 by gbnirider
I loved my hike, spent 3 weeks going from Seattle to Ellensburg.
February, 2019 by roseshirley31
Nice urban woodland stroll
January, 2019 by paulscotti
My daughter and I walked our dog about half of this trail, from S. 200th St. parking lot (only about 10 parking spots). On a sunny winter Saturday, it was not at all crowded, only saw about a dozen other friendly people. No litter or sketchy people. It is directly under the SeaTac flight path, so you'll never forget you aren't deep in the woods, but a beautiful wooded paved easy walk. We'll enjoy this walk again.
Trailhead and dogs
November, 2018 by changtracyt
FYI if you start at the Gene Coulon park on the south end, the trail starts OUTSIDE the park where the train tracks are. Follow the tracks north and it turns into the trail. Also, dogs are not allowed in the park and the fines are pretty stiff.
Beautiful Trail - not enough time
September, 2018 by gouldie64
This is a beautiful trail. I had a free afternoon on a business trip to Seattle. Terrible traffic to get out of Seattle, but worth it to add this trail to my list. I wish I’d had more time. Had to cut my mileage short because I kept stopping for photos.
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RBS chief gives up his bonus
LONDON, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- The Royal Bank of Scotland should use "restraint" in handing out bonuses, British Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday.
Cameron's comment, made while he was at a European Union summit in Brussels, came after Business Secretary Vince Cable urged other RBS executives to follow the example of the bank's chief, Stephen Hester, The Guardian reported. Hester said he would waive the bonus of almost 1 million pounds ($1.55 million) that caused an outcry among union leaders and Labor Party politicians.
"They have got to have proper regard in terms of restraint when they have had so much money from the taxpayer and they have made so many mistakes in the past," Cameron said. "They need to do a better job -- as everybody has -- about explaining how pay is linked to performance."
Cameron and other officials have said even though the government owns a more than 80 percent stake in RBS, decisions on compensation should be made independently by the board.
Hester aides said he decided to give up his bonus -- which was half what he received last year -- because he did not want to be a focus of parliamentary debate.
Ed Miliband, leader of the Labor Party, called for a "change in the culture." He said the flap about Hester's bonus should not be a "one-off episode."
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Feb. 22, 2019 / 3:08 PM
Golfer's ball snatched out of the air by hungry alligator
An alligator like the one pictured here was blamed for snatching a Florida golfer's ball out of the air. Creative Commons photo
Feb. 22 (UPI) -- A Florida golfer said she was able to avoid a penalty thanks to a confused alligator that snatched her ball out of the air.
Joanne Sadowsky said she was playing with her husband, Len, in a couple's tournament at the Bonita National Golf Club when she had a bad tee-off on hole 2.
"I shanked the ball to the right, and it was heading to the water," she told the Naples Daily News. "It was close to the gator's head. He saw it, jumped up and caught it."
The hungry gator's mistake earned Sadowsky a free drop.
"It saved me from a hazard penalty," she said.
She said the free drop unfortunately wasn't enough to win the tournament.
"We came close but were just out of the money," Sadowsky said.
Alligators in the Bonita Springs area have been known to display unusual behaviors in the past -- one of the reptiles was caught on video last June taking a rare swim in the ocean.
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The heartbreaking reality of heartbreak, beautifully told in a 16-part comic.
Laura Willard
Heartbreak is real.
The end of a relationship can be painful. "You'll get over it," "There are plenty of fish in the sea," "Time heals all wounds," and other platitudes, however well meaning, don't really make things better.
Cherlyn Chong knows something about the pain of heartbreak.
28-year-old Chong, who was born and raised in Singapore, spent some time in the U.S., and now lives in Singapore again, experienced some pain recently.
Photo provided by Cherlyn Chong, used with permission.
Four months ago, the man she was planning to marry — the one who'd bought a ring and everything — ended their relationship.
And she was heartbroken.
But in "a gesture of defiance, closure and expression of my feelings all rolled into one," she told me via email, she created this comic. "An added bonus is that it's a pretty nifty way to explain the breakup to my friends," she said.
If you've ever experienced a broken heart — or if you're healing from one right now — this might resonate.
Chong wants her comic to help others understand that they're not alone in their pain.
"They can and will get out of it by loving themselves just a little bit more," she told me.
She created an even longer version of this comic, which has really resonated with a lot of people, and she shared it on her website. Because the response was so positive, she also created a 30-day healing course for others working through the same heartache she recently experienced.
Comics are a great way to relate to real-life situations.
I love that we can look at a comic, feel understood, and also feel a little bit lighter about whatever it is that we're going through — and maybe others can understand a little better, too. "Comic cartoons have a way of making people feel safe," Chong told me. "It's nice to take the pain out for a bit, look at it from another perspective."
And in the case of heartbreak, removing a tiny bit of pain for even a short period of time is welcome. Even more important is to know that you're not the only one going through it — and you will be in a better place one day.
As Chong said, "There are just so many people struggling and finding it so hard to reach out, and it can be comforting to know that a stranger is feeling the exact same things you are."
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A 3-year-old gave her mom a 25-word master class on what forgiveness really means.
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Texas governor vows 'we will act' in town hall after Santa Fe shooting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who presided over this third roundtable discussion on gun violence in as many days, promised action even if he had no immediate programs to announce.
Texas governor vows 'we will act' in town hall after Santa Fe shooting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who presided over this third roundtable discussion on gun violence in as many days, promised action even if he had no immediate programs to announce. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2LvC3Ob
USA Today NetworkJohn C. Moritz, Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller Times Published 3:13 p.m. ET May 25, 2018
Eight students and two teachers were killed in the Santa Fe High School shooting. Here are their stories. USA TODAY
Gov. Greg Abbott hears a range of ideas from people who lived through Santa Fe and Sutherland Springs.
Frank Pomeroy, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, leads a prayer after Gov. Greg Abbott's third round-table on gun violence, May 24, 2018(Photo: John C. Moritz/USA Today Network)
AUSTIN — With emotions swinging from heartbreak to fear, gratefulness to anger, more than two dozen people delivered sharp and sobering accounts about how their lives were forever blistered from two of the worst mass shootings in Texas history.
Some called for more gun regulations. Others pushed back with forceful defenses of the Second Amendment. Some called for metal detectors at the doors of every school. Others said a determined gunman would simply shoot the officers staffing the entrances.
Some called for arming more teachers and school staff. Others said more guns in schools would only invite more danger.
Then some called for more armed officers and more mental health professionals on staff on Texas school campuses, and nearly everyone agreed with them.
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“I assure you we will do more than talk, we will act," said Abbott as the nearly four-and-a-half hour discussion was wrapping up.
Much of the meeting took place behind closed doors. But shortly after reporters were allowed in to witness the last 90 minutes of give-and-take, a student from Santa Fe High School, where 10 were killed and more than a dozen were wounded just one week ago, said she and other students have been waiting months for action.
“I assure you we will do more than talk, we will act.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Grace Johnson, who attended with her father, Steve, recalled that in the days after the deadly shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, her school was put on lockdown over what turned out to be a frightening prank.
"Governor Abbott, we wrote letters to you," Grace Johnson told the governor about she and her classmates expressing their fear and calling for help. "We didn't get anything back. We didn't get an acknowledgement."
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Abbott did not respond directly, but did thank her for her suggestions, which included having random backpack checks and more police presence in the classrooms and corridors of public schools.
Abbott spokeswoman Ciara Matthews later said the governor's office has not yet found records of the letters.
"The governor appreciates the time Grace took to bring her concerns directly to him today and the opportunity to personally answer those concerns," Matthews said. "She has proven brave in the face of this adversity and is applauded for her efforts to affect change."
Several of the participants left through a back entrance after it ended, choosing not to speak with the cadre of reporters who were invited to listen in on part of the discussion.
One man, who described himself as someone who "loves the NRA" and "loves guns" chastised the powerful gun lobby for standing in the way of any and all proposed measures to restrict firearm ownership.
Stephen Willeford, the Sutherland Springs plumber who confronted the gunman who took 26 lives during a Sunday morning church service, said laws that would have stopped the gunman who had a history of violence and mental instability were simply not followed.
"When he bought those guns, he should have been arrested," Willeford said.
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When the question of paying for additional safety measures came up, one person suggested doing away with expensive and time-consuming standardized tests, saying it would free up "billions of dollars that could go to safety."
Perhaps the most emotional part of the open discussion came when the husband of a Santa Fe teacher told of being awakened by a phone call from his wife just after 7:30 a.m. on Friday.
"She said, 'I've been shot. I'm in the parking lot,' and she hung up," recalled Scott Rice.
Several more short calls followed, each one left him feeling like his wife was being disoriented. Frightened, he sped from his home to the high school, driving so fast that he said he was passing the vehicles of first responders.
Rice finally located his wife in a field, but officers on the scene would not let him get close, he said. Finally, he called out to a police officer and said his wife, who'd been motionless and presumed dead, was alive.
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Rice's voice choked with emotion as Abbott and the others listened intently. He was comforted by a police officer who was part of the discussion. It was the same officer, Rice said, who carried his wife to safety even as shooting continued.
Officer Johnny Banda of the Santa Fe school district police, spoke modestly of his actions.
Banda recalled saying to himself the the time: "I will not die today. I have a job to do."
Abbott presented him with a citation of bravery.
As the discussion progressed, several people told Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and other elected officials in attendance, that gun violence can happen any time, anywhere. They told the political leaders, and even each other, not look past their partisan leanings and focus on what measures might work and not which side might have offered them,
Thursday's event capped three days of closed-door discussions between the governor and top legislative leaders with several experts in the fields of education, mental health and criminal justice. The meetings took place inside a suite of offices assigned to the governor and his staff on the Capitol's second floor near the rotunda.
As throngs of reporters, many with camera tripods in place, staked out the lobby outside the suite, Capitol visitors filed by as uniformed and armed troopers from the Texas Department of Public Safety limited access to the area where the private discussions played out.
A woman gestures toward a cross honoring Santa Fe High School substitute teacher Cynthia Tisdale Tuesday, May 22, 2018, who was killed during a shooting at the school on Friday, in Santa Fe, Texas. (Marie D. De Jesus/Houston Chronicle via AP) (Photo: The Associated Press)
That the Republican Abbott, a self-proclaimed Second Amendment proponent seeking a second term in November, would open a discussion that could lead to even modest restrictions on gun ownership in Texas is considered remarkable.
Even though there was disagreement among Thursday's participants and among those in the earlier discussions, Abbott said he intends to offer significant proposals soon.
"You are going to see solutions — plural," said Abbott, adding that what might work in one part of Texas would be unsuitable in another. "There is not one solution."
John C. Moritz covers Texas government and politics for the USA Today Network in Austin. Contact him at John.Moritz@caller.com and follow him on Twitter @JohnnieMo.
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Peter Reeves Van Ness, 79, of Athens, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018.
Peter was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Bill and Marjorie Van Ness on Jan. 2, 1939. Peter graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. in 1960, and served in the Navy until 1965. He married Gisela Meyer in 1962. Peter received his MBA from the University of Florida in 1966.
During his life, he lived in Fort Wayne, Ind.; Naples, Italy; Key West, Fla.; Gainesville, Fla.; Rochester, N.Y.; Morristown; Bradenton, Fla.; Augusta, Ga.; and Athens (since 1978). Peter also had a house on Watts Bar Lake, where he loved to spend the summer sailing and powerboating. Peter liked to travel and traveled extensively, especially on rivers in Europe.
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Sundhage pinpoints pace to unlock Iceland
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Sweden will adopt a "high tempo" approach to break down Iceland's compact rearguard, according to coach Pia Sundhage, while Sigurdur Eyjólfsson aims to prove the doubters wrong.
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"It's impossible to have too much confidence," said Sweden boss Pia Sundhage, whose charges will counteract Iceland's physical approach by playing "high tempo" football when the two nations compete for a UEFA Women's EURO 2013 semi-final spot in Halmstad on Sunday.
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The hosts dismantled Iceland 6-1 at the Algarve Cup in March and posted a 2-0 friendly success against the same opposition four weeks later, but Sundhage is not reading too much into those results.
Iceland counterpart Sigurdur Eyjólfsson, meanwhile, vowed not to compromise on his team's combative style, with the intention of making the country proud in the "biggest match of our football history".
Pia Sundhage, Sweden coach
I am always optimistic, the biggest challenge is to be focused and make sure we do our very best in the quarter-final. It's impossible to have too much confidence, but this team will never be arrogant. Everything we've done so far we've done well and now it's about taking the next step.
It's good for the team to have a lot of confidence. We've already played them [Iceland] twice this year and won both of the games, but this is a new game. The fact that this is a quarter-final makes everyone very excited to play in front of a big crowd.
Iceland are a good team because they've managed to make it to the quarter-finals. I have been impressed with the way they play together. It's a team that's very compact, so it's difficult to score against them. They work together, so in order to win the game tomorrow it's important we play at a high tempo and utilise our speed, but also remain patient.
We're living our dream: playing a EURO quarter-final at home in front of our 12th player. It doesn't matter who is on the other side of the pitch. We are ready and our minds are focused on how we want to play. There is no risk of us underestimating Iceland.
Group stage results
Sweden 1-1 Denmark (Knudsen 26, Fischer 35)
Finland 0-5 Sweden (Fischer 15 36, Asllani 38, Schelin 60 87)
Sweden 3-1 Italy (Manieri 47 o.g., Schelin 49, Öqvist 57, Gabbiadini 78)
• The hosts opened with a 1-1 draw against Denmark in Gothenburg, where they stayed to secure a 5-0 defeat of Finland that equalled the record margin of victory in a finals game. Sundhage's charges then defeated Italy 3-1 in their final Group A encounter to seal top spot.
• On a booking: Nilla Fischer
"Everyone is healthy and ready for the game tomorrow," said Sundhage, who is no longer sweating on the fitness of Kosovare Asllani after the forward recovered from an ankle knock.
Sigurdur Eyjólfsson, Iceland coach
We are very excited, it's probably the biggest match in our football history. An Iceland team has never gone this far so we're looking forward to it. We've prepared in the best way possible and we know them [Sweden] quite well. We have already played them twice this year, unsuccessfully, but hopefully we can put in a good performance and make Iceland proud.
We have some quality players. When you play Iceland you should prepare for a physical battle. I think we always turn up for every match and play physically: that's our style of play. We have also shown some good quality in the tournament and hopefully we can show that tomorrow.
Normally when we play at this level we are the underdogs. so we are used to it. I don't think many people had any belief in us before the tournament and we're in that position again. We aim to prove them wrong.
It's nice weather and we'll have to make sure that when we get time during the match we take on board plenty of fluid. Hopefully it won't be too hot because it will benefit them more than us.
Norway 1-1 Iceland (Hegland 26, M. Vidarsdóttir 87pen)
Iceland 0-3 Germany (Lotzen 24, Okoyino Da Mbabi 55 84)
Netherlands 0-1 Iceland (Brynjarsdóttir 30)
• Iceland picked up their first point at this level with their 1-1 draw against Norway to open Group B but were then outclassed by Germany 3-0. Eyjólfsson's team subsequently edged out the Netherlands 1-0 to take their place in the last eight of a UEFA Women's EURO for the first time since a group stage was introduced in 1997. They finished as one of the two best third-placed teams along with Denmark.
• On a booking: Katrín Jónsdóttir
Midfielder Hólmfrídur Magnúsdóttir misses out through suspension. Otherwise Eyjólfsson has his full squad at his disposal.
Match facts
• The nations first met during qualifying for the 1984 European Competition for Women's Football, with Sweden cantering to a 6-0 victory on 9 September 1982 and casting a shadow over Iceland's first home international.
• Coaches Sundhage and Eyjólfsson have locked horns on three previous occasions, between 2009 and 2011, with the former – during her four-year spell at the United States' helm – coming out on top each time, including a 4-2 defeat of Iceland in Faro at the Algarve Cup on 9 March 2011.
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Sundhage: Sweden must better EURO showing
Published: Tuesday 3 September 2013, 17.22CET
Six weeks after their European semi-final exit, Pia Sundhage named her first FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying squad, warning: "We need to go from good to better."
by Sujay Dutt
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After the excitement of UEFA Women's EURO 2013 on home soil, Sweden are turning their minds to 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying and coach Pia Sundhage has largely kept faith with the squad that reached the continental semi-finals.
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Sweden narrowly missed their dream final in July, losing to eventual champions Germany in an epic last-four encounter in Gothenburg. Even so, Sundhage and her players made a half-time appearance during the final at the Friends Arena in Solna and received a rapturous reception from the competition record crowd of over 40,000.
"We played good football," said Sundhage, as she announced her squad for the 21 September Women's World Cup qualifier against Poland in Malmo. "But it won't be enough to win a medal at the 2015 World Cup. We need to go from good to better."
Sundhage took charge in late 2012, a year after her United States team lost the World Cup final on penalties to Japan, who had beaten Sweden in the last four. For her first qualifier at the helm she has retained 20 of her 23-strong Women's EURO party, Stina Segerström, Elin Magnusson and injured goalkeeper Sofia Lundgren giving way to Umeå IK duo Malin Reuterwall and Hanna Folkesson, plus Kristianstads DFF forward Marija Banusic. Goalkeeper Reuterwall and Banusic are uncapped at senior level.
Needing to top a group also containing Scotland, Northern Ireland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Faroe Islands for a guaranteed place in Canada, Sundhage and assistant Lilie Persson highlighted some key areas for improvement. Among them were decision-making with and without the ball, and the aerial game.
"It is then up to the individual player to work on improving herself in her daily training," said Sundhage. "As coaches, all we can do is point to the specific areas."
Also present at the squad presentation was UEFA Women's EURO 2013 tournament director Göran Havik. "It was a record tournament in every way," Havik said, underlining the total attendance figure of 216,888 spectators – an impressive 68% rise on the previous best four years earlier in Finland. "We got a very nice, very personal letter from UEFA President Michel Platini, where several times he praised the 'incredible commitment' of the host cities and asked us to forward that praise to them."
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A D.C. author shamed a Metro worker for eating on the train. Now her book deal is in jeopardy.
The backlash was swift, with many accusing the woman, Natasha Tynes, of trying to get the employee fired.
Passengers wait to board a Metro train. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)
By Lindsey Bever
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General assignment reporter covering national and breaking news
Author Natasha Tynes has ignited a firestorm on social media, where she criticized a black Metro employee for eating on the train and reported the woman to transit officials.
Tynes, a Jordanian American writer and World Bank employee in Washington, tweeted a photo of the woman Friday, showing the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority employee in uniform, eating on the Red Line. Tynes tagged the WMATA account, reporting that when she confronted the woman for breaking Metro rules, the woman replied, “worry about yourself.”
“When you’re on your morning commute & see @wmata employee in UNIFORM eating on the train,” Tynes tweeted. “I thought we were not allowed to eat on the train. This is unacceptable. Hope @wmata responds."
(Screen shot/Twitter)
The backlash was swift on social media with some people decrying Tynes’s tweet as racist, calling out the self-described “minority writer” for shaming a black woman and potentially getting her into trouble. Even Tynes’s book distributor took issue with her targeting a woman of color in such a public way.
Amid the uproar, the author apologized, saying she was “truly sorry” for the tweet, which she acknowledged had been deleted.
By early Saturday morning, her Twitter account had been set to private and her personal website appears to be unavailable.
In response to Tynes’s tweet, transit officials asked her for more information and thanked her “for catching this and helping us make sure all Metro employees are held accountable.” Tynes then provided further details, including the time, the train the employee was traveling on and direction that it was headed.
Metro rules ban eating, drinking, smoking and littering on buses or trains and in stations. But it’s common to see riders violating the rules — particularly against drinking beverages.
According to Tynes’s LinkedIn, which now appears to have been disabled, she is a “veteran communications expert” and “social media strategist” with more than two decades’ experience.
Tynes founded the Tynes Media Group and has written for several publications, including pieces for The Washington Post on parenting. Her LinkedIn also stated that she works as a communications officer for the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group based in Washington, D.C.
Tynes did not respond to requests for comment from The Post.
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— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) May 10, 2019
Barry Hobson, the chief of staff for the Metro workers union — Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 — said in a statement that the Metro employee was taking her meal break while in transit from one assignment to another. The statement notes operators have “an average of 20 minutes to consume a meal and get to their next access point to ensure all buses and trains are on time, safe, and ready to serve the riding public.”
Though the union acknowledged it is against Metro rules to eat on a train or in a station, Hobson’s statement also referenced an email from Metro Transit Police Chief Ron Pavlik sent May 8, ordering officers to “cease and desist from issuing criminal citations in the District of Columbia for fare evasion; eating; drinking; spitting, and playing musical instruments without headphones until further advised.”
“Understanding this email, our operator clearly was doing no wrong,” the union statement said.
Hobson told The Post on Sunday that the case is still under investigation but that no action has been taken against the employee and the union “will not support any discipline.”
Metro officials did not respond to requests for comment.
In response to the incident, Rare Bird Books, a publishing house that was set to distribute Tynes’s upcoming novel, “They Called Me Wyatt,” has decided not to do so. The book is about a Jordanian student who is murdered and realizes that her “consciousness” has inhabited Wyatt, a 3-year-old boy with speech delays, according to the synopsis.
Rare Bird Books said in a statement Friday that it had learned the author “did something truly horrible today in tweeting a picture of a metro worker eating her breakfast on the train this morning and drawing attention to her employer. Black women face a constant barrage of this kind of inappropriate behavior directed toward them and a constant policing of their bodies.
“We think this is unacceptable and have no desire to be involved with anyone who thinks it’s acceptable to jeopardize a person’s safety and employment in this way.”
The company then urged Tynes’s publisher, California Coldblood Books, to cut ties with the author as well.
“We do not condone her actions and hope Natasha learns from this experience that black women feel the effects of systematic racism the most and that we have to be allies, not oppressors,” California Coldblood said in a statement Friday. By Saturday afternoon, the publisher announced it will postpone the book’s publication date “while we further discuss appropriate next steps to officially cancel” it.
At the same time, people began slamming her book — not even in stores yet — with bad reviews.
“Would you still go ahead and buy a book if you know it was written by a bigot who went out of her way to get an African American lady fired for eating on her way to work?” one reviewer wrote on Goodreads, where “They Called Me Wyatt” had an average rating of 1.43 stars and more than 1,500 reviews. “I asked myself this question, then decided I’d rather give my money to someone more deserving.”
Another said: “Not impressed with the read & even more disgusted with the authors personal actions."
One reviewer said she was removing the stars that she had initially given Tynes’s book. “I support people and give the benefit of the doubt,” she wrote. “But in this case, I will not stand behind someone who purposefully tears others down. And the actions of this author against a civil employee completely fall against my own personal ethics. It’s truly a shame. Being kind takes zero effort, but going out of your way to undermine and jeopardize someone’s livelihood is a low blow.”
[Poll: Metro’s reputation is improving, but that doesn’t mean more are riding]
However, some have expressed support for Tynes’s actions. The self-described Metro watchdog Twitter account Unsuck DC Metro reposted and pinned (so that it would remain at the top of Web page) the photo of the Metro employee after Tynes deleted her tweet, and left the employee’s face fully visible. The caption read: “Nah.”
“NO one wants to watch you stuff your pie hole. NO one wants to smell your nasty food,” the account tweeted, adding in a reply that it was committed to leaving the photo online and “no one is getting in trouble for this. promise.”
Because of its support of Tynes, Unsuck DC Metro has lost hundreds of followers and been accused of being racist.
Though some social media users agreed that Metro employees should be held accountable for breaking train rules, most argued that Tynes’s “anti-black” complaint was in poor taste, calling her a “snitch” and criticizing her tattling on the woman and threatening her livelihood for something so trivial. Some people also urged Metro to spare the woman’s job.
We all complain on social media but you... don’t identify the person you’re complaining about, in a photo no less, and try to get them fired. What on earth? For eating on the train?
— roxane gay (@rgay) May 10, 2019
Others called on Tynes to make it right.
You apologized for the tweet but do you understand your actions and why they were harmful? Do you understand that you wanted her disciplined for not catering to your demands? A stranger. You tried to shame her for refusing your entitlement. Some WOC solidarity you got there.
— Nichole 🍞🍯 (@tnwhiskeywoman) May 10, 2019
What are you sorry for specifically? Because if no one on this app had called you out - you would have went about your business satisfied that you put that Black Woman in her place. Have you contacted her employer? Have you sought to make restitution for the damage done?
— LeslieMac 🖤 (@LeslieMac) May 10, 2019
Correction: A previous version of this story linked to the Los Angeles metro rules, rather than WMATA’s. That link has been fixed.
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CA water reclamation plant to install groundbreaking water reuse technology
Xylem has been commissioned to deliver its Wedeco MiPRO photo Advanced Oxidation Process, a unique water reuse solution, to help increase the supply of purified, recycled water in the city of Los Angeles, Calif.
LOS ANGELES, CA, June 3, 2015 -- Xylem, a global water technology company, recently announced that it has been commissioned to deliver a unique water reuse solution to help increase the supply of purified, recycled water in the city of Los Angeles, Calif. The company's Wedeco MiPRO photo Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) will ensure that the city's Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant complies with California's stringent groundwater recharge regulations for indirect potable reuse (IPR) in the safest and most cost-effective way possible.
Xylems Wedeco MiPRO photo AOP solution will be installed as a final barrier against pathogens and contaminants that cannot be removed by other technologies. The system is part of an expansion of the plant at the Advanced Water Purification Facility, which includes microfiltration and reverse osmosis prior to AOP. The customized solution, validated through extensive pilot-scale testing at the plant, will be the first greenfield AOP design using ultraviolet (UV) light with chlorine for IPR.
The Terminal facility treats wastewater from more than 100 businesses in the heavily industrialized Los Angeles harbor area and from 130,000 residents, including the communities of Wilmington, San Pedro, and a portion of Harbor City. The plant purifies tertiary effluent, producing potable water quality for recharging the stressed drinking water aquifers. The recycled water will be used as a barrier against seawater intrusion to protect the groundwater against increased salinity, as well as a supply to local industries.
Los Angeles Sanitation is the owner and operator of the Terminal plant that will provide 12 million gallons per day of highly purified water for beneficial use to reduce dependency on imported potable water supplies. Construction for the second-phase expansion will begin in 2015 with operation expected to commence in 2017.
Additionally, Xylem will be supplying a Sanitaire aeration system to the facility for enhancing the performance of the existing wastewater biological treatment system. The Sanitaire fine bubble aeration grids will consist of Silver Series II membrane disc diffusers and ceramic disc diffusers to enhance oxygen transfer, reduce energy costs and improve the quality of the water feeding the Advanced Water Purification Facility. The company has now provided fine bubble diffused aeration to all the Los Angeles Sanitation's wastewater treatment plants.
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About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater problems. For more information, visit www.xyleminc.com.
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CH2M HILL corrosion, odor control research project earns prestigious innovation award
During Singapore International Water Week 2014, CH2M HILL received the 2014 Project Innovation Award from the International Water Association for its Sewer Corrosion and Odour Research project carried out in the Asia Pacific Region.
DENVER, CO, June 4, 2014 -- During Singapore International Water Week 2014, held June 1-5 in Singapore, CH2M HILL, a global full-service consulting, design, construction, and operations firm, received the 2014 Project Innovation Award (PIA) from the International Water Association (IWA) for its Sewer Corrosion and Odour Research, or SCORe, project carried out in the Asia Pacific Region.
The SCORe project was completed in conjunction with an ongoing ventilation research program of the Water Environment Research Federation (WERF). The project helps to maximize the service life of sewer networks in a proactive approach by providing utilities with a better understanding of in-sewer processes that lead to sewer corrosion and odor issues -- a widespread concern, especially in regions with warm climates.
Due to the complexity of monitoring in-sewer processes, identifying an optimal solution for corrosion and odor management is a challenge -- one that plagues the water industry, and the SCORe project aims to address this gap. Delivered jointly by CH2M HILL and the Advanced Water Management Centre of the University of Queensland, an internationally-recognized center of excellence in innovative water technology and management, the project adds to the industry's understanding of corrosion and odor management and provides tools and technologies to help the water industry better manage, plan and allocate funds for sewer networks.
The SCORe modeling tool determines both natural and forced ventilation in sewers, which can be used to quantify the amount of ventilation needed to prevent odors and corrosion. Additionally, the project's guidance documents help with gathering accurate field data and enable improved designs of sewer system gas phase and treatment systems for greater optimization and cost-savings.
"SCORe demonstrates the significance of developing an effective strategy for the mitigation of corrosion and odor problems in wastewater collection systems," said Jay Witherspoon, CH2M HILL Senior Fellow Technologist. "Taking a proactive approach to managing sewer networks enables utilities to balance costs with benefits both in savings and non-economic considerations to support strategic decisions."
IWA's PIA recognizes excellence and innovation in water engineering projects throughout the world, which demonstrate IWA's mission of identifying water professionals to lead effective and sustainable water management solutions for the world's most challenging projects. All of the regional PIA winners, including CH2M HILL's SCORe project, will advance to the global level competition for the Global Grand Awards, which will be announced at the IWA World Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, in September.
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About CH2M HILL
Headquartered near Denver, Colorado, USA, employee-owned CH2M HILL is a global leader in consulting, design, design-build, operations, and program management for government, civil, industrial and energy clients. The firm’s work is concentrated in the areas of water, transportation, environment, energy, and facilities. For more information, visit www.ch2mhill.com.
About Singapore International Water Week
The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is the global platform to share and co-create innovative water solutions. Comprising the Water Leaders Summit, Water Convention, Water Expo, Business Forums, Industrial Water Solutions Forum, and TechXchange, it culminates in the presentation of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, a prestigious international water award to recognize outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems. SIWW 2014 will feature discussions on four themes, namely municipal and industrial water, integrated city-environment-water and future of water. For more information, visit www.siww.com.sg/.
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Investment>Mutual Funds
Advisor-Sold Funds Could Be Downgraded Under Morningstar’s New Rating System
Going forward, Morningstar will provide Analyst Ratings for each share class of a fund, which could mean downgrades for those with high distribution fees.
Diana Britton | Jul 09, 2019
Morningstar is changing the underlying engine for its Analyst Ratings, including a shift from fund level ratings to share class level ratings. The research shop expects to see more downgrades as a result, and it could primarily affect funds with fees aimed at compensating advisors.
“We think that costlier share classes that bundle distribution, advice, service fees of various kinds are likely to see downgrades as a result,” said Jeffrey Ptak, Morningstar's head of global manager research.
Ptak said the change could hurt advisor-sold funds, but it doesn’t necessarily mean they'll see a downgrade. It depends on what the fee increment is and what analysts believe the strategy can deliver to investors before fees come into play.
“This new iteration of their rating systems, I think, is long overdue,” said Kashif A. Ahmed, founder and president of American Private Wealth in Bedford, Mass. “Most advisors—and I’m certain pretty much every retail investor—have no clue what kind of letter comes after the name of the fund. Most of them will never know the difference between I and T and R and N.”
"Morningstar wants to shine a light on overall investor costs in the otherwise opaque share class maze." said Jamie Cox III, managing partner at Harris Financial Group in Richmond, Va.
When you look at the unique U.S.-based funds that are rated by Morningstar, about 62% are medalists (Gold, Silver and Bronze), while the remaining 38% are rated Neutral or Negative. Ptak expects that to flatten out, with some of the funds rated Bronze getting kicked down to Neutral when the changes go into effect Oct. 31.
Morningstar’s Analyst Rating is its forward-looking rating, based on analysts’ qualitative assessment of a fund’s investment merits. The ratings spectrum, which includes Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral and Negative, is not changing. (The changes do not apply to the firm’s star ratings.) What is changing is the way the researcher arrives at its Analyst Ratings conclusion. The reasoning behind the changes is to make the ratings more effective for investors, increasing the focus on fees.
Ahmed expects some funds may get thrown out of model portfolios at wirehouse firms as a result of the changes, but “I suspect the average run of the mill advisor’s probably not even going to notice.”
He doesn’t expect many changes to the ratings of the funds he uses with clients; he invests in institutional share classes, which tend to have the lowest expense ratios.
In addition to the share class change, the firm is also raising the bar for active funds to receive medals. To this point, Morningstar awards Gold, Silver and Bronze to funds that are capable of beating either a relevant benchmark index or a peer group average; in the future, an active fund will need to clear both of those hurdles.
“Active strategies which can’t beat a relevant benchmark index after fees and adjusting for risk will cease to be eligible for gold, silver or bronze rating from our analysts,” Ptak said.
For index funds to be eligible for Gold, Silver or Bronze, they must have a high likelihood of generating a higher net alpha than the median fund share class in their peer group or zero, whichever is lower.
Morningstar considers strategic beta funds, however, to be different than traditional index strategies, as these aim to outperform an index. They’ll be subjected to the same two hurdles as active strategies.
In addition, the firm will look at fewer “pillars” when assessing a fund. Currently, it assesses funds based on five criteria: people, parent, process, performance and price, which serve as organizing principles for its research. Going forward, it will focus on people, process and parent, to make the framework easier to understand.
“It also refocuses us on the three pillars that we think do the best job of helping us to estimate, form expectations of what it is a strategy can deliver to investors before fees come into account,” Ptak added.
Those pillars will now be assessed on a five-point scale (high, above average, average, below average and low) versus the previous three-point scale.
The firm will make accompanying changes to its Quantitative Rating, which uses machine learning to assign ratings to funds not covered by an analyst, but Morningstar doesn’t expect a significant number of upgrades or downgrades of those funds.
Morningstar also announced changes to its Sustainability Rating, introduced in 2016 to provide insight into each fund’s environmental, social and governance impact. Previously, the ratings were more concerned with the general evaluation of how well a company was addressing ESG issues, said Jon Hale, global head of sustainability research. Now, the ratings will be more focused on material ESG risk, the risks that could materially impact the financials of a company if not managed appropriately.
“The main difference will be that funds that decide to overweight or underweight particular areas of the market that may have particularly high ESG risk or particularly low ESG risk could affect the rating of that fund in a way that cannot happen today,” Hale said.
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Defender Casey Short for the USWNT in the SheBelieves Cup | Source: Chicago Red Stars Twitter - @ChicagoRedStars
Chicago Red Stars tally four allocations
US Soccer and the NWSL released player allocations, which Chicago comes away with four.
Ayana Cochran
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced the list of U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) player allocations. The Chicago Red Stars have a total of four players: Christen Press, Casey Short, Julie Ertz, and Alyssa Naeher. All players were with the USWNT in Texas minus Ertz.
Chicago Red Stars’ captain Christen Press has 85 caps and 41 goals for the USWNT. Commonly talked about as one of the best strikers on the national team, her skills and talents have been transferable at the club level. In 2016, Press racked up 8 goals in 14 just appearances, which included a late equalizer against the Washington Spirit in the semifinal where they eventually fell 2-1.
26-year-old Casey Short just made her NWSL debut in 2016. After playing for Florida State, Short was picked up by the Boston Breakers in the first round of the inaugural 2013 NWSL draft. An ACL tear ended her season with the Breakers and was picked up by Chicago in 2014 before sustaining another ACL injury. In 2015 she played for Norwegian club Avaldsnes IL in the Toppserien league. Short started every game in 2016 and even scored two goals before receiving a call up to the USWNT. Since her international debut last October, Short has received 8 caps.
The Red Stars celebrate after Christen Press scores a penalty | Source: Jenny Chuang - VAVEL USA
Julie Ertz has been a central part of the Red Stars’ backline since 2014. Both of Ertz’s goals came in 2014, but that doesn’t mean she effortlessly move the backline forward to help with the attack. She only played 7 games in 2016 due to a recurring hip injury and national team duties. Ertz made her first appearance with the USWNT in February 2013 as a sub for Becky Sauerbrunn. Since then, she’s been an excellent centerback partner with Sauerbrunn especially in the 2015 Women’s World Cup, which was said to be the best defense of the tournament.
Alyssa Naeher is another new addition to the Chicago Red Stars in 2016, and she played 14 games. She came to the team through a trade with the Boston Breakers for defender Whitney Engen. Naeher is known for her solid and sturdy goalkeeping which was awarded in 2014 when she was named NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year for her 106 saves over 24 games. For the USWNT, she has received 13 caps since 2014 and also was the backup goalkeeper for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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The Venerate Order
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The latest chapter in The Venerate Saga Series!
How do you deal with pain that nobody can see?
Strafe has returned to Earth after saving his girlfriend Yessa and lost brother Zixin from the war on Eternia. Unfortunately, his Guardian power is lost and his holy sword, The God Blade, is shattered after killing a God in their final battle.
The war is not over though, as the Federation has kidnapped both Strafe's and Yessa's parents in retaliation for their actions on Eternia. They both fear that if they don't give into the Federation's demands of surrender, their parents will be killed before they can find them. On top of that, Zixin's mental health is a constant worry for Strafe as he sees the self-harm beginning to get worse, much worse.
Both Strafe and Yessa must make impossible, life-changing decisions. Ones that may even make each other into arch-enemies.
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'Outstanding' start for specialist dementia care home in Pannal
L-R; Jill Young, Operations Director, Vida Healthcare, Professor Martin Green, Chief Executive of Care England, James Rycroft, Managing Director, Vida Healthcare, Bernadette Mossman, Healthcare Director, Vida Healthcare, Chris Rycroft, Chairman, Vida Healthcare, Brian De Vere, Yorkshire Bank, Mark Rycroft
Hollie Bone
The Managing Director of a Harrogate care home for people living with dementia, has praised his staff after the Care Quality Commission rated the service as ‘outstanding’.
Vida Grange is a specialist dementia care complex with 124 beds, on Thirkill Road, Pannal.
Vida Grange entrance.
The report follows the first official inspection of the service since it was registered in December 2016 and has rated the home as ‘outstanding’ for its care and effectiveness, and ‘good’ for its leadership, safety and responsiveness.
James Rycroft, Managing Director at Vida Grange, said: “The report reads really well and it’s a really true reflection of the care we offer.
“It includes everything from the design of the environment, which is incredibly important for people living with dementia, right through to the staff and the lifeblood of the business that deliver that care.
“I think the biggest accolade we can get is the feedback from the residents and their families because the families are just as important as the residents.
“It’s up to us to hold their hands through this experience because its equally distressing for them to watch their relative go through it.”
The ‘outstanding’ report has put Vida Grange in the top two per cent of care homes across the country.
In their report, the CQC Inspector wrote: “A relative described to us how isolated their family member could become due to their sensory loss and dementia.
“They told us they felt reassured that their family member lived at the service. They told us, “What you see today is what you get to see every day. If I am upset I get support. Staff are very proactive.”
The company employs a total of 350 staff members, with 200 based at Vida Grange and the other 150 based at Vida Hall, on Station View, Starbeck.
Mr Rycroft said: “The CQC are now so focused on every aspect of care so to be rated as Outstanding is incredible.
“The staff are delighted because they are so focused on our ethos of care and they are so happy to be part of this journey.
“When we recruit people what we are looking for is kindness in our staff.”
He added: “Everyone was running round high-fiving each other. It’s difficult in our industry because if anything goes wrong it gets published in the media but its rare to hear when something goes right in a care home, so it’s really positive to get some great news out there and show there are some outstanding providers.
“I’m really pleased for everyone, every single member of staff has a part to play - we need every single one of them because we wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.”
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i found these Idioms and i love to share them with you guys,, enjoy reading.
about to: "The plane is about to take off." ready to, going to
agree with: "This food doesn't agree with me. It makes me sick." suit, have a good effect
ahead of time: "I will help you with your work if you let me know ahead of time." before, in advance
all at once: "The car accident happened all at once." suddenly
bad actor: "The horse is a bad actor. It kicks anyone who goes near." always misbehaving
bad blood: "There was bad blood between the two men." an unfriendly feeling, hate
be against: "He was against his son's plan to buy a car." He was opposed; didn't agree.
be back: "I'm going to the store. I'll be back in an hour." return; come back; get back
be out of: "I wanted to buy some of my favourite *********************, but the store was out of them." not have; lack; run out of
be out of pocket: "The company paid for his trip to learn more about his job so he wouldn't be out of pocket." spend money of one's own
beside the point: "What he liked or didn't like was beside the point." having little or nothing to do with the matter being discus
bet your boots on: "You can bet your boots that our team will win." depend on it, be sure
better late than never: "We don't mind if you were late because of car trouble. Better late than never." It is preferable to arrive late than not arrive at all.
between the devil and the deep blue sea: "He was between the devil and the deep blue sea." between two equal dangers
break the heart of: "The mother's heart was broken when her daughter died." crush with sorrow or grief
bring on: "Poor nutrition can bring on bad health." cause
bring up: "She brought up three sons and a daughter." raise
by hook or by crook: "He will try to get elected by hook by crook." in any way possible
call back: "My friend called me up on the phone while I was out. I called him back as soon as I got the message." to return a telephone call; respond
call off: "They called off the search for the lost person after many days." cancel
call up: "I will call you up when I am in your city." call on the telephone
close call: "While I was coming here I had a close call. I was nearly hit by a car." narrow escape
close shave: "He had a close shave when he almost fell off the ladder." narrow escape
come down with: "I think I'm coming down with a cold." to get an illness
crazy about: "The children are crazy about ice cream." really like it
cut corners: "When he lost his job he had to cut corners to save money." save money by reducing costs
cut it out: "He was teasing his little sister, so I told him to cut it out." stop it, knock it off
day in, day out "His job is boring. He does the same thing, day in, day out." every single day
do (something) over: "He had to do his essay over again because he did not include some important information." to repeat, to do again
do without: "Sam did without a car for many years. He used the city bus instead." to live without something
drop in the bucket: "The amount of his wages that he put in his savings account was drop in the bucket." a very small amount compared to the rest
drop out of: "A few teenagers drop out of high school these days." to stop attending
eager beaver: "Martha and her husband like to eat out every Friday night." to eat at restaurant
eleventh hour: "He came to help them at the eleventh hour." The latest possible moment. Time just before it is too late
feeling blue: "She's feeling blue because her mother died." feeling bad
few and far between: "The people who can buy a Rolls Royce are few and far between ." rare
figure out: "They couldn't figure out what was meant." think out, understand, to work out
for good: "I have decided to stay here for good." always; indefinitely
for good measure: "When he bought a new car, they filled his gas tank for good measure." as something extra; something not expected
to get (a problem) off one's chest: "He has a big problem with one of the people at work. He told me all about it and got it off his chest." to talk openly about
get on: "He got on the bus and rode to Calgary." to enter (a bus, plane, train)
get one's goat: "The spoiled child got her goat because he wanted everything he saw." annoy, make angry
get out of: "Why don't we get out of the car and take a walk through those beautiful trees?" to leave (a car or truck)
give the time of day: "He was very busy and wouldn't give the salesman the time of day." to pay attention to (negative)
give up: "The boy could not lift the heavy weight and finally gave up." stop trying
give up: "After many years he decided to give up smoking." to stop a bad habit
give up the ghost: "The dog was very sick and finally gave up the ghost." die
go places: "He's really going places." achieve success; advance rapidly
go through: "She really liked to use tomatoes in her cooking. She goes through a lot of them every month." to use up
go to one's head: "When he won the game it went to his head." become conceited
hang on: "Hang on a minute and I'll find the doctor's telephone number." to wait, be patient; to hold on
hang up: "If no one answer the telephone, then we hang up." put the telephone receiver back in place
heads up!: "Heads up!" watch out! take care!
hear from: "It is nice to get Christmas cards. That's the only time of year you hear from some of your friends." to receive a letter or phone call
heart in one's mouth: "He heard a very frightening noise and his heart was in his mouth." be very afraid
in the pink: "She was in the pink after her fitness exercises." in good health
in the red: "His business was in the red." losing money
it stands to reason: "If the government wants to eliminate the deficit, it stands to reason that they must cut services and raise taxes." It is logical to assume
jerk: "He's a real jerk." a stupid person
kick in: "They took up a collection to buy her a gift and everyone kicked in." pay
lend me your ear: "Please lend me your ear." listen to me
let on: "He let on that he was rich." pretend
let someone down: "I'm depending on you to tell me what to buy for Jill's gift. Don't let me down. to disappoint
look down your nose: "She looked down her nose at the boy with old clothes." sneer at something and think it is no good
look into: "He looked into the cost of car insurance by getting quotations form several insurance companies." to investigate
mix up: "When I got off the subway I was all mixed up and started to walk the wrong way to get to the library." to confuse of bewilder
moonlighting: "He has a job in construction but he is moonlighting to get more money." doing another job in the evenings in addition to one's regular job
no skin off my nose: "He didn't want me to help him. It's no skin off my nose." doesn't matter to me
once and for all: "Please tell me once and for all if you need tickets for the concert." one final time
open up: "When she first came to cl**** she didn't open up for two or three days." to show one's feelings
out of hand: "People go excited and things god out of hand." out of control
piece of cake: "He thought that learning to ski was a piece of cake." very easy to do
pink slip: "He was given a pink slip." He was fired (dismissed) from his job.
pitch in: "Everyone pitched in to get the work done." help with the work; work hard
pull up stakes: "He couldn't get a job here so they pulled up stakes and went to Ontario." move away
put away: "Carol, please put your toys away." to clean; to remove
put back: "Please put the telephone book back after you have finished using it." to return to the proper place
red herring: "The politician spoke about matters that many people thought were red herrings." something to mislead and draw attention from the real issue
red tape: "It took a long time to get an answer to his question because of the red tape." annoying official delays
skin of your teeth: "He escaped by the skin of his teeth." just barely escaped
sleep on it: "I'm not sure which car to buy. I think I'll sleep on it and decide tomorrow." to consider something important for a while
smell a rat: "I smell a rat." think something is wrong
stick one's nose into someone else's business: "Don't stick your nose into someone else's business." Don't interfere where you don't belong.
stiff upper lip: "Face your troubles with a stiff upper lip." bravely, with courage
stir up a hornet's nest: "She stirred up a hornet's nest." caused a lot of trouble, got people angry
talk turkey: "They decided to talk turkey." to get down to business
That's the way the ****************** crumbles.: That's the way life is.
think something over: "I was offered a new job. I'll have to think it over and give the boss an answer tomorrow." to consider carefully
turn in: "He said it was getting late and time to turn in." go to bed
turn off: "Turn off the lights." put a light out
turn on: "Please turn the radio on. I want to hear the news." to make something work; to activate
turn one's back on: "I need his help but he turned his hack on me." to abandon, forsake
turn up: "Please turn up the radio. I can't hear it very well." to increase the volume
two-faced: "She's a two-faced person." dishonest, deceitful
under one's hat: "Keep this under your hat." Keep this a secret, Don't tell anyone.
up to the ears: "I'm up to my ears in work." deeply taken up, thoroughly involved, almost overcome
upper crust: "He was one of the upper crust." the higher classes the richest, most important people
wear out: "I'm throwing old socks in the garbage. They are worn out." to use something until it is useless
wear out: "I worked hard all day. I'm worn out." to exhaust
work out: "Jim and his wife were separated, but they have worked out their problems and they are back together again." to reach an agreement; to solve a problem
work out: "Mary gets lots of exercise. She works out in the gym at least three times a week." to exercise
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وجزاكم الله خيرا
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حياكم الله اختي الكريمه واشكركم على مروركم هنا
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In the mid 1970s, Yokogawa entered the power business with the release of the EBS Electric Control System. Since then, Yokogawa has steadfastly continued with the development of our technologies and capabilities for providing the best services and solutions to our customers worldwide.
Yokogawa has operated the global power solutions network to play a more active role in the dynamic global power market. This has allowed closer teamwork within Yokogawa, bringing together our global resources and industry know-how. Yokogawa's power industry experts work together to bring each customer the solution that best suits their sophisticated requirements.
Thermal power using coal, oil or gas as fuel accounts for the majority of electric generation throughout the world.
The combined cycle power plant is being installed in increasing numbers around the world where there are substantial supplies of natural gas.
Cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP) is an efficient approach to generating power and thermal energy from a single fuel source.
The use of renewable energy protects the environment and takes both society and industry closer to the goal of achieving sustainability. However, compared to conventional energy sources, there are certain challenges that stand in the way of its rapid adoption, such as higher production costs and greater instability in the supply of power to the grid. As a leading company in the control and instrumentation business, Yokogawa has always striven to help its customers in various industries achieve stable operations and improve productivity in their plants. Based on our VigilantPlant concept for attaining operational excellence, we are providing solutions that pave the way to the use of renewable energy sources.
Geothermal Power Biomass Power Waste to Energy Solar Power Wind Power Hydro Power Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Thanks to their high reliability and availability, Yokogawa products and services are used in nuclear facilities all over the world.
Our Global Approach
January 16, 2017 Yokogawa Wins Control Systems Order for UAE Power and Desalination Station
July 29, 2016 Yokogawa Wins Control Systems Order for Tanzania’s First Combined-cycle Power Plant
February 18, 2016 Yokogawa to Supply Turbine Control Systems for Mongolia's Largest Thermal Power Plant
February 12, 2016 Yokogawa to Receive Control Systems Orders for 12 Combined Cycle Power Plants in Thailand
January 15, 2016 Yokogawa Wins Control System Orders for Large Thermal Power and Desalination Plants in Qatar
December 9, 2015 Yokogawa Delivers Control system for Europe's First Hybrid-flywheel Energy Storage Plant
September 8,2015 Yokogawa Wins Control System Order for Brazil's Largest Biomass Power Plant
March 2, 2015 Yokogawa Wins DCS Orders for Two Large Combined Cycle Power Plants in Saudi Arabia
January 7, 2015 Yokogawa Wins Control Systems Order for Thai Binh Coal-fired Thermal Power Plant in Vietnam
October 17, 2014 Yokogawa Wins Control System Order for Rabigh 2 Combined Cycle Power Plant in Saudi Arabia
October 7, 2014 Yokogawa Wins Control System Order for a Waste-to-Energy Facility in Cornwall, U.K.
August 6, 2014 Yokogawa Wins Control System Order for Kamojang Geothermal Power Station in Indonesia
June 16, 2014 Yokogawa Wins Control System Order for Lara Supercritical Coal-fired Thermal Power Plant in India
May 13, 2014 Yokogawa Wins Order for Saudi Arabia’s First Supercritical Thermal Power Plant
February 13, 2014 Yokogawa Wins Order to Provide Control System for Uruguay's First Combined Cycle Power Plant
October 30, 2013 Yokogawa Wins Control System Order for Supercritical Thermal Power Plant in India
October 10, 2013 Yokogawa Wins Control System Order for Lahendong Geothermal Power Plant in Indonesia
June 20, 2013 CENTUM® VP Certified by TÜV NORD for Compliance with VGB R170 C Guideline
April 18, 2013 Yokogawa Wins Control System Contract for Yeosu Power Plant in Korea
March 22, 2013 Yokogawa Wins Control System Orders for Large Combined Cycle Power Plants in Egypt
January 31, 2013 Yokogawa Receives Control System Order for Large Combined Cycle Power Plant in Saudi Arabia
January 18, 2013 Yokogawa Wins Control System Order for Large Combined Cycle Power Plant in Korea
January 17, 2013 Yokogawa Wins Control System Order for Maibarara Geothermal Power Project in the Philippines
Lyon Eurexpo France,
Latin America Utility Week 2016
Booth B06, Transamerica Expo Center,
Myanmar Green Energy Summit 2016
Booth 6, Sule Shangri-La,
POWER-GEN Europe 2016
June 21-23 2016
Middle East Electricity 2016
International Power Summit 2015
POWER-GEN International 2014
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, USA
International Energy Congress and Fair 2014
Congresium Ankara, Turkey
POWER-GEN Middle East 2014
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Power Plant Controls and Instrumentation Asia 2014
World GeoPower Markets Indonesia & Philippines
Ritz Carlton Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
Energy & Water Conservation Expo & Forum 2013
Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bahrain
Messe Wien, Vienna, Austria
ELECTRIC POWER 2013
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, USA
February 4-6, 2013
Turbomachinery Control Solutions
The input and output (IO) modules for turbomachinery control applications provide powerful features for the high-speed control and protection of turbomachinery.
They have a highly reliable dual redundant configuration and an intermixed signal interface for handling both analog and digital data.
The IO modules come in two types, providing a comprehensive control solution for the power generation industry.
The Servo Module is designed to control turbine speed by interfacing with specific sensors and actuators to manipulate steam and fuel control valves.
The High Speed Protection Module is designed to protect the turbine from overspeed and other critical conditions by shutting steam and fuel valves.
Servo module for turbomachinery speed control
Protection module for turbomachinery protection
High-speed control at 5 or 10 msec intervals
Programmable protection logic
Dual redundant configuration
Analog-digital intermixed signal interface
Typical Control Algorithms:
Turbine startup & shutdown sequences
Inlet/Extraction value ratio control
Inlet pressure control & limiter
Extraction pressure control
Generator local control
Turbine protection - Burner management control
Boiler control
Balance of plant (BOP) control
CENTUM VP, an advanced DCS meets the requirements of thermal, combustion turbine and renewable power plants. CENTUM VP is in use in many power plant operations and has proven its expandability, stability, performance and reliability.
Power Plant Simulators
High fidelity, full-replica training simulators
With Yokogawa, you can leverage a full-scale high-fidelity power plant simulator (>99% steady state; 95% dynamic state) that allows custom-made training for your unique plant.
Yokogawa simulators serve a diverse range of customers worldwide operating fossil fired, gas turbine, and co-generation power plants.
Benefits/Features
Flexible training
We deliver full replica simulator systems that cover the entire power plant, no matter whose control system your plant deploys. Flexible training scenarios can help operators handle the entire plant control with full confidence and agility.
Reduced time in commissioning
Conducting control loop testing and tuning on the simulator keeps risk to a minimum and ensures a smooth plant commissioning process.
Plant operation optimization
The simulator's ability to reproduce plant behavior can be utilized to identify modifications to operating procedures and to optimize plant operation.
Yokogawa power plant simulation system brings you stunning 99 % accuracy (>99% steady state; >95% dynamic state).
“We cannot imagine operating our plant without Yokogawa’s full-replica simulator.”
Nguyen Khac Son, CEO of Pha Lai Thermo Power Joint Stock Company, a subsidiary of the biggest power producer in Vietnam, Electric of Vietnam (EVN), said, “Through simulator training, our probationary and new operators can quickly learn how to operate our 300-megawatt coal-fired unit using exactly the same operator interface as the real system. Even experienced operators can effectively learn how to deal with every conceivable accident because it’s so realistic. We cannot imagine running our plant without Yokogawa’s full-replica simulator. It is essential not only for our plant but also for operators at EVN’s other plants. In addition, many power plant operators of PVN† come here for simulator training to learn how to operate a coal-fired power plant with Yokogawa DCS. So, our simulator is used to train most operators of the biggest and second biggest power producers in Vietnam.”
*Vietnam National Petroleum Group, also known as Petro Vietnam. PVN is the biggest economic group in Vietnam and owns power plants.
Power Plant Services
Our commitment does not end with the completion of your strategic projects. Based on our overall consideration of your plant lifecycle, Yokogawa provides consistent and reliable services.
Best of all, Yokogawa power services (TechComm), a wholly owned Yokogawa subsidiary has the capability to provide an extensive range of services in the areas of operator training, commissioning, plant operations, and maintenance.
BBE & BBG Plants - Combined Cycle Power Plant with Regasification Facility Realizes Stable Power Supply / BBE and BBG Plants, Spain
The Bahia de Bizkaia Plant is one of the most significant power projects to be carried out in this region. The project has been led and financed by Ente Vasco de la Energia, Repsol-YPF, British Petroleum, and Iberdrole S.A., with the total investment coming to approximately 600 million euros.
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TP Utilities Pte. Ltd. - Digital Transformation Solution for Safe and Efficient Operation of Cogeneration Power Plant
Yokogawa provided digital transformation solution to TP Utilities power plant under Co-innovation program.
Operation Management solution digitized shift handover and knowledge base for safe and efficient operations.
PTT Utility Company Limited CUP2 - Monitoring of Heat Balance and Performance Calculation with CENTUM CS 3000
Monitoring of heat balance and performance calculation with CENTUM CS 3000
A single operator on each shift can monitor the entire plant from the CS 3000 graphic user interface
F-Grid Miyagi - Optimized Cogeneration System Operation for a Secure and Comfortable Life - Community Energy Management System for F-Grid Miyagi
The community energy management system (CEMS) at F-Grid Miyagi efficiently supplies electricity and heat to the industrial park.
During the two-year demonstration experiment, costs were reduced by 20% compared with the past.
Granite Power - Solar Supercritical Organic Rankine Cycle Pilot Plant for Power and Industrial Heat
Granite Power is a geothermal company that has developed GRANEX®, a patented direct supercritical fluid heat transfer technology for the efficient, eco- nomic, and zero carbon emission generation of electricity from low grade geothermal sources using the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC).
NEP Solar - Integrated FAST/TOOLS, HXS10, and STARDOM Solution for First-of-its-kind Solar Thermal Tri-generation System
The NEP Solar team developed the control strategy and the Yokogawa engineers programmed the controller accordingly.
The FAST/TOOLS software could be installed on the notebook PCs used by the development team, eliminating the need for costly dedicated servers.
District Cooling System and Power Plant Co. - CENTUM CS 3000 Ensures Stable Supply of Electricity and Steam to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport
All correct operation procedures are carefully configured in the CENTUM CS 3000 and smoothly in operation
CENTUM CS 3000 ensures stable supply of electricity and steam to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport
Japan Wind Development Co., Ltd. - STARDOM and FA-M3 Ensure Smooth Supply of Power to Grid by Wind Farm Equipped with Large-capacity NAS Batteries
The STARDOM network-based control system and FA-M3 range-free controllers play an important role in smoothing out the supply of this power to the grid
STARDOM and FA-M3 ensure smooth supply of power to grid by wind farm equipped with large-capacity NAS batteries
A.T. Biopower Co., Ltd. - Thai SPP Uses CENTUM CS 3000 to Improve Efficiency of Biomass Power Plant
Thai SPP uses CENTUM CS 3000 to improve efficiency of Biomass Power Plant
The burning of the ground rice husks in the boiler's furnace chamber is a complex process that must be carefully controlled
NEP SOLAR Pty Ltd - Yokogawa's HXS10 Solar Controller Optimizes Conversion Efficiency at Australian Solar Cooling Plant
Yokogawa's HXS10 solar controller optimizes conversion efficiency at Australian solar cooling plant
Accurate sun tracking and visualization of all process data
Australian National University - Australian National University's "Big Dish" Controlled by Yokogawa PLC and FAST/TOOLS SCADA
Australian National University's "Big Dish" controlled by Yokogawa PLC and FAST/TOOLS SCADA
FAST/TOOLS benefits us in many ways and allows us to clearly see the entire process, giving us the information we need to take immediate action
EGCO Cogeneration Co., Ltd. - Fully Automated Power Plant Supplies Steady Flow of Electricity to National Grid
Fully automated power plant supplies steady flow of electricity to national grid
The CENTUM CS 3000 plays a core role by controlling and enabling the monitoring of all processes at the EGCO Cogen plant
Electric of Vietnam (EVN) TPC Pha Lai Power - Yokogawa CENTUM CS 3000 Ensures a Stable Supply of Power to Vietnam's National Grid
Steady power supply and safe operation thanks to reliable Yokogawa CENTUM CS 3000 and transmitters
Environmentally optimized operation by fine-tuned boiler combustion control and strict monitoring and control of CO, NOx and SOx in flue gas and pH of water from cooling towers
Full replica plant simulator for effective plant operation and engineering staff training
Annual maintenance contract
PetroChina Dushanzi Utility - Yokogawa's CENTUM CS 3000 and PRM in Utility Plant of Dushanzi Refinery & Petrochemical Complex
Steady boiler control by CENTUM CS 3000 with dual redundant CPUs and seven 9s availability
Total plant information integrated into supervisory information system via OPC interface
Reduced water, coal and other resource consumption
Samutprakarn Cogeneration - Replacement of Legacy System with CENTUM CS 3000 Ensures Steady Supply of Electricity to Thai National Grid
Power supply made dramatically reliable thanks to CENTUM CS 3000 with seven-nines availability
Visualization of almost all plant data on the same HMI by linking up subsystems via Modbus
Improved plant performance
Energy Brix Australia Corporation - Yokogawa Australia undertakes extensive replacement and upgrade of power plant control and monitoring systems
2009 PACE Zenith joint winner project
Reduced operating and maintenance costs
Increased power generation
Improved plant operating flexibility
Modernized, screen-based operations
SC Electrocentrale Bucuresti SA - CENTUM CS 3000 R3/UOI Improves Reliability and Efficiency by Integrating Systems Controls at Bucuresti Vest Power Plant
Unified operator interface thanks to CENTUM CS 3000/UOI
Automated plant startup and shutdown using new block sequences
Advanced alarm management using consolidated alarm management software
The 4th Thermal Power Plant - Modernization of Large Thermal Power Plant Maintains a Key Lifeline for the People of Mongolia
Modernized controls, assured stable power supply to Ulaanbaatar by a highly reliable, expandable distributed control system
Fully automated boiler, burner, balance-of-plant operations
Power plant simulator for efficient DCS operator training
Liddell Power Station - Liddell Power Station Revamped Successfully Macquarie Generation
At the age of approximately 30 years the plant underwent $A 72 million technology upgrade in 2001, to improve operating reliability and performance. Macquarie Generation, Yokogawa Australia and Ralph M Lee concluded an alliance agreement to supply and install the replacement control system at Liddell.
Itoigawa Power Plant - Flexible Control Solution for IPP Generation Facility with CFB Boiler / Itoigawa Power Inc., Japan
The Itoigawa Power Plant was constructed adjacent to a cement plant in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, and is operated by an IPP that supplies electricity to Tohoku Electric Power, one of Japan's major power companies. The use of a 149 MW coal-fired CFB boiler in this power plant is a first for an IPP in Japan, and this effectively reduces NOx emissions.
AGL Somerton Power Station - Unified Operator Interface Solution Enables Remote Operation / AGL Somerton Power Station, Australia
Unified operator interface solution enables remote operation
Tuas Power Station (Stage One) - Safe and Efficient Power Plant Operation / Tuas 1 Power Plant
The construction of Tuas Power Station started in the mid 1990s. The plant has steadily grown to be a significant player in the competitive Singaporean electricity market. Stage One of Tuas Power Station is equipped with the country's largest steam generators which are capable of producing 600 MW each.
Complexul Energetic Oltenia S.A. - Yokogawa's Integrated Solutions Control FGD Processes at Romania's Largest Power Plant
Yokogawa's integrated solutions control FGD processes at Romania's largest power plant
SO2 and dust emissions are controlled within the EU environmental standards
James River Power Plant - James River Power Plant Replaces Legacy Control System
Replacement of legacy control system by CENTUM CS 3000
Replacement of 4 – 20 mA protocol to FOUNDATION fieldbus™
Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) - Toronto Airport Cogen Plant Focuses on Reliability
Monitoring and control of the entire cogeneration plant including the two once-through steam generators
Reliable and cost-effective power supply
Operator-friendly HMI
Kraftszer Kft. - A Customized STARDOM & FAST/TOOLS Plant Management Solution
Easy set point definition for all plant power generation operations
Stable electric power generation
Power plant optimization
Control of electric power generation based on net performance
Tachibanawan Thermal Power Station - Control Solutions for Environmental Control Facilities
Since entering commercial operation in 2000, the environmental control facilities at the Tachibanawan Thermal Power Station have been managed effectively by the CENTUM control system, achieving a stable electricity supply with minimal impact on the environment.
Yonghung Thermal Power Plant (Unit 1 & 2) - 800 MW Supercritical Coal-fired Power Plant Achieves Smooth and Rapid Plant Commissioning Using a Full-replica Plant Simulator/Korea South East Power Co., Ltd.
The customer has successfully brought online a greenfield 800 MW supercritical power plant, using a Yokogawa full-replica plant simulator to ensure a fast and smooth plant commissioning process.
Eraring Power Station - Highly Integrated Control and Monitoring Systems Solution for Australia's Largest Power Station
Eraring Power Station, located just north of Sydney, is one of the largest power stations in Australia, comprising four 660MW coal-fired units. The power station has operated reliably since 1981. To ensure continued reliability for the next few decades, Eraring Energy, the owner of the power plant, decided to replace the original hard-wired control equipment with a modern integrated control and monitoring system (ICMS).
ENECO Energie - STARDOM and FAST/TOOLS Integrated SCADA Solution for Heat and CO2 Custody Transfer System
Reduced cabling costs by using a commodity GPRS network infrastructure
Additional reduction in system cost by making full use of existing components
Reduction in cost of software by using all web-based technology
Long-term service contract — no need to worry about a suspension of maintenance services
TIRU SA - CENTUM CS 3000 Replaces Legacy System at Paris's Largest Waste to Energy Plant
CENTUM CS 3000 replaces legacy system at Paris's largest waste to energy plant
Exaquantum is used to calculate plant performance and generate the reports needed to optimize operations and demonstrate regulatory compliance
American Electric Power (AEP) - Yokogawa TDLS Helps AEP Coal-fired Power Plant Comply with Strict US Environmental Regulations
"Installing the Yokogawa TDL improved our capability to optimize urea injection for the SNCR. The monitors provided more reliability and accuracy, in a harsh environment, than the previous monitors."
Aboitiz Power Renewables Inc. - Reliable Data Acquisition with FA-M3V Ensures Safe and Steady Operations at Geothermal Power Plant
Aboitiz Power Corporation is a holding company that was set up by the Aboitiz Group to oversee its investments in power generation, distribution, retail, and services. The company owns and operates several hydroelectric and geothermal power plants as well as a number of non-renewable power facilities throughout the Philippines. It also owns distribution utilities that are centered in high-growth areas in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Mori Building Co., Ltd. - Exaquantum Achieves Energy Savings in Building Management System / Mori Building, Japan
Mori Building is one of the leading property developers in Japan, with consolidated annual sales of US$1.4 billion in 2004. Mori Building owns 127 buildings and many of them are located in the center of Tokyo. The Roppongi Hills Mori Tower (Mori Tower) is a well known ultramodern skyscraper that was built in 2003.
Okinawa Prefecture Deep Sea Water Research Center - Yokogawa's CENTUM VP Utilized at World's Only Fully Operational Ocean Thermal Power Generation Facility
Okinawa Prefecture is promoting clean energy with the aim of becoming a low-carbon society in the 21st century. Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology is particularly well suited for this purpose, and is expected to both reduce the environmental impact that power generation has in the prefecture and lessen the prefecture's dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Lakeside EFW Ltd. - Modern Waste to Energy Facility in UK Uses CENTUM CS 3000 and ProSafe-RS
Modern waste to energy facility in UK uses CENTUM CS 3000 and ProSafe-RS
Lakeside exports at least 34MW per hour to the country's national grid
HERAmbiente - Italian Waste to Energy Plant Turns to CENTUM CS 3000, PRM, and FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Solution
Italian waste to energy plant turns to CENTUM, PRM and FOUNDATION fieldbus solution
Nearly 1500 FOUNDATION fieldbus devices are monitored and managed using the PRM
Miyazaki Biomass Recycle - Yokogawa's CENTUM CS 3000 DCS Monitors and Controls Operations at Poultry Litter-to-energy Plant
Yokogawa's CENTUM CS 3000 DCS Monitors and Controls Operations at Poultry Litter-to-energy Plant
The boiler and turbine startup procedures reduces operator workload and helps to ensure a smooth and safe startup
NEP Solar - Process Heat for Saignelegier Cheese Factory
FAST/TOOLS SCADA system to remotely monitor the optimization of the process and make any required engineering changes to the live system.
The Yokogawa control system (FAST/TOOLS, STARDOM, HXS10) monitors not only the sunlight but also the weather conditions.
PT PLN - Ensuring Safe and Reliable Operations at PT PLN Lahendong III and IV Geothermal Power Plants
Operator intervention during the automated plant and turbine startup and shutdown processes is minimized
Greatly reduces operator work load and errors, and mitigate thermal and physical stress on the turbine
HERA, Imola, Italy - Combined Cycle Power Plant Fully Automated Using PCS, PIMS, PRM, and FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Instruments
The visualization of data using the Exaquantum PIMS plays an important role in efforts to improve operations at this power station.
To reduce operator workload and eliminate unplanned shutdowns, HERA decided on the use of field digital technology at this power station.
TIRME, Mallorca, Spain - Mallorca Waste to Energy Plant Relies on Yokogawa Integrated Control System
A robust and reliable integrated control and safety system (ICSS) made up of the CENTUM CS3000 PCS and the ProSafe-RS SIS ensures safe operations while fully automating key processes.
A variety of analytical instruments accurately measure the concentrations of key components, and this data can be monitored and controlled by the Yokogawa PCS.
Enel GEM - Seamless Integration of Multivendor Control Systems with Field Digital Technology Improves Power Plant Efficiency
CENTUM CS3000 seamlessly integrates with multivendor control systems through OPC interface.
Challenging predictive maintenance to monitor many transmitter data through PRM.
AGL Hallett Power Station - Unified Operator Interface Solution Enables Remote Operation / AGL Hallet Power Station, Australia
The CENTUM CS 3000 / UOI was selected for this project. The control platform in the UOI is the GE Fanuc CIMPLICITY Human Machine Interface (HMI) system, which fully integrates the controls for the turbine and BOP auxiliaries and uses the same screens/formats at both the turbine and BOP HMI displays. The CIMPLICITY HMI used in the UOI is a SCADA based design that fully supports the customer's requirement for remote operation capability.
Marseille Province Metropole - Innovative GEOLIDE Wastewater Treatment Complex in Marseille Uses CENTUM and Exaquantum
Innovative GEOLIDE waste water treatment complex in Marseille uses CENTUM and Exaquantum.
The visualization of all data on items such as motor and pump operating time and chemical consumption amount allows operators to optimize key operation items.
AGL Energy Limited (AGL) - AGL Loy Yang Replacement Integrated Control and Monitoring System Including Turbine Control & Protection System and Training Simulators
Yokogawa supplied an integrated boiler and turbine control, monitoring and protection system for each of the four generating units in a coal-fired power plant in Australia.
Yokogawa also delivered two high fidelity operator training simulators for this plant.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited - Comprehensive Solution for Safe and Efficient Operation of Supercritical Coal-fired Power Plant
Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP and full-replica simulator contribute to the stable operation of this supercritical coal-fired plant.
The two units have been operating successfully since start-up.
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TGC-1 - Yokogawa DCS controls TGC-1’s major hydro power plant
Yokogawa supplied control, monitoring, and protection systems for plant modernization.
Fine engineering and Yokogawa's products made successful operation without any problem or shutdown.
Thai National Power Co., Ltd., Rayong, Thailand - Fully Automated Power Plant Supplies Steady Flow of Electricity to National Grid
AGL Energy Limited - AGL Uses Digital Twin to Optimize Power Station
There was possibility to operate a power generation unit without air heater during summer due to equipment failure.
AGL Energy successfully establish safe and economical operating conditions with Plant+ power plant simulator.
Sea Water Surface Temperature Monitoring
Wireless temperature measurement gateway x1, transmitter (YTA) x1: on a buoy
High quality wireless communication was confirmed.
Note: as the PER may increase due to antenna direction changes on the buoy, a repeater on the buoy is recommended
Equipment Maintenance in a Power Plant
Measures temperature and vibration of the turbine for rapid identification of abnormalities.
Custody Transfer System for Heat and CO2 Using GPRS Network Infrastructure
Yokogawa ensures a reliable heat and CO2 transfer system by using the standard GPRS protocol. The exclusive use of webbased technology enables the market gardeners to go online to order heat and CO2 and view information.
Continuous Dust Monitoring of Exhaust Gases for Efficient ESP Operation
Exhaust gases from a pulverized coal-fired boiler contain a large quantity of dust. To prevent this from being released into the atmosphere, an electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is used to remove the dust. To maintain the collection efficiency of an ESP and prevent dust emissions, abnormalities must be detected immediately.
Integration of Real-time Utility Monitoring with a DCS
The discharge of improperly treated industrial chemicals and fuel gas can have a major impact on the environment, posing a serious threat to public health. Concurrent with the global growth of manufacturing operations to keep pace with market trends, many countries are taking measures to deal with environmental problems.
Sulfur Dioxide Scrubber: pH Control
Power plant boiler houses designed to burn coal or high sulfur oil are required by Federal and State pollution regulations to "scrub" (remove) sulfur dioxide from flue gasses to meet emission limits. SO2 in flue gasses is known to be harmful to the environment, as it is one contributor to the formation of acid rain. pH control is critical for the proper functioning of the scrubber system.
Measurement of Oxygen Concentration in Package Boiler Flue Gases
A package boiler operates more efficiently if the oxygen concentration in the flue gas is reduced. Optimizing air intake for boiler operation requires continuous measurement of the oxygen concentration in the flue gas.
pH Measurement in Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems That Use Magnesium Hydroxide Slurry
In flue gas desulfurization systems that use magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) slurry, the consumption of the desulfurization agent (Mg(OH)2) is controlled by using online pH analyzers. A great concern in the pH measurement is heavy staining of the pH electrodes by the Mg(OH)2 slurry. To ensure accurate measurement, frequent cleaning of the electrodes with an acid is required, adding to both maintenance workload and cost.
Industry:Chemical, Power
Flue Gas Desulfurization
Recently, air pollution legislations such as the Clean Air Act to reduce the amount of air pollution are increasing worldwide. The Clean Air Act address numerous air quality problems. One of these problems is acid rain caused by sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from fossil-fueled power plants and other industrial and transportation sources.
Low Flow Cut-off
One of the most common applications for differential pressure transmitters is flow measurement. DPharp differential pressure transmitters have some unique signal conditioning features to eliminate instability at low flow rates.
Measurement in Cogeneration and Captive Power Boiler
Steam is still one of the most popular methods of providing an energy source to a process and its associated operations. The more accurate and reliable measurements that are made, the more informed decisions can be taken that affect costs and product quality.
Reliable and Low-cost SCADA-RTU Communications Using GPRS and Dynamic JP
To make the most of the advantages of GPRS, Yokogawa's STARDOM FCN/FCJ intelligent RTUs and FAST/TOOLS SCADA package have several functions that reduce the number of packets that must be sent. This dramatically lowers communication fees.
Autolevel
Level transmitter configuration can be very time consuming. DPharp transmitters with advanced software functionality eliminate this time consuming task. With maintenance shops getting smaller, finding equipment that allows us to do more with less becomes a priority.
Monitoring Plant Energy
Yokogawa Power Monitors measure energy in plants, such as power, current, voltage, power factor, etc. In addition, data acquisition for power, vapor, fuel, water, air, etc, and data monitoring using viewer software, are performed by connecting to the MW100 data acquisition unit.
Application for High Withstand Voltage
The MX100/MW100 is best suited for applications where the voltage of each cell in fuel cells, secondary batteries and electrolyzers is measured.
Example of Power Monitoring Using the MW100
The MW100 allows logging via communication of devices that support MODBUS servers. With no analog module required, costs can be reduced, and errors during A/D conversion are eliminated.
Remote Operation: Web Monitor, FTP, and E-mail Notification
The MW100 Data Acquisition Unit comes with many networking functions, including a diverse range of functions for remote monitoring.
Boiler Control Solution: Instruments and Solution for Automatic Boiler Control PDF
Best Solution for Automatic Boiler Control
Sensors and controllers for the efficiency and environmental performance
Measurement of O2 Concentration in Exhaust Gases from Pulverized Coal-fired Boilers
In a pulverized coal-fired boiler of a large power plant, an oxygen analyzer is essential for combustion control. A pulverized coal-fired boiler is an industrial or utility boiler that generates thermal energy by burning pulverized coal (also known as powdered coal or coal dust).
Optimizing Combustion Control with the TDLS200
Industrial Combustion sources such as thermal cracking furnaces and, process heaters play a critical role in the process industry. Because the large amount of fuel such as gas or fuel oil which is consumed in these processes, their combustion efficiency directly affects the performance and operational costs of the production facilities.
Measurement of NH3 Concentrations in Stack Flue Gas Using TDLS200
The ammonia (NH3) gas is injected to remove the NOx and thus reduce the NOx concentration in the stack flue gas. With conventional NH3 analyzers that perform measurements indirectly, NH3 concentrations are obtained through a sampling system. Therefore, there are problems with the maintenance and running costs of the sampling system, and time delays in measurement. The TDLS200 Laser Analyzer is the solution to all these problems.
Fully Integrated Modbus Communication Functions on STARDOM PLC/RTU
STARDOM field control node (FCN) autonomous controllers allow both Modbus master and slave functions to run simultaneously.
Precise Measurement of NOx Concentration of Gas Engine Exhaust to Reduce Cost of Operating NOx Removal Equipment
Cogeneration systems that improve overall energy utilization by simultaneously generating electricity and heat from a single fuel source have been in the news a lot recently. Distributed generation equipment, a type of cogeneration system, is driven by a gas or diesel engine. Advantages of the gas engine, which is widely used, include high thermal efficiency and secure fuel supply.
Boiler Leak Detection and Ion Exchange Resin Monitoring at Power Station
Seawater leak detection is the post-condensation water quality management processes. Damage to the ion exchange resin, which deionizes the supplied water, is also monitored during this process, and both of these applications are executed by a conductivity analyzer.
Optimizing Combustion Control with the TDLS8000
Industrial Combustion sources such as thermal cracking furnaces and, process heaters play a critical role in the process industry.
Cost Effective and Accurate pH Measurement in Limestone-Gypsum Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems
In limestone-gypsum flue gas desulfurization systems, the consumption of a desulfurization agent (lime) is controlled using online pH analyzers.
Chilled Water in Air Conditioning Unit
This paper introduces the ADMAG AXR 2-wire magnetic flomwmeter solution for chilled water application in air conditioning unit.
Temperature and Pressure Compensation for Ideal Gas
Floating-point format calculations have enabled physical quantities (in engineering units) to be used in calculations.
Photovoltaic Panel Stability Testing
With a renewed focus on domestic energy sources and a growing interest in renewable energy, the solar industry is anticipating new demand for photo-voltaic solar panels (Solar PV).
Solar Energy Data Recording and Remote Monitoring
MW100 records solar power parameters such as radiance, ambient temperature and before/after electric conversion power data.
Geothermal Electrical Generation Control and Monitoring
Hot rocks and water come together in select areas to produce renewable energy. CX2000s networked to US/UP controllers provide primary control with distributed backup control for steam turbines.
Conveyor Belt Fire Detection
A belt conveyor fire detection solution employing the DTSX distributed optical fiber temperature sensor can greatly reduce crises that can threaten a company's survival.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Monitoring
Industrial hydrogen fuel cells can be used to produce hydrogen and oxygen from distilled water as well as run in reverse to generate electricity. Fuel cells can also be used in conjunction with intermittent energy sources like solar or wind to provide regulated continuous energy output.
Energy Monitoring for Manufacturing Lines
MW100 and PR300 system measures and quantifies the electrical energy consumption for each assembly line.
Power Cable Monitoring for Overheating
With industrial and economic development comes increasingly large and advanced power plants and factories. Nevertheless, we find many cases where the original cables, cable tunnels, and other components of the power infrastructure have languished under continuous operation.
Geothermal Steam Pressure Monitoring
Geothermal power plants create electricity from geothermal energy. These power plants are similar to other steam turbine station; however their heat source is that of the earth's core. The created steam is used to turn the turbine for the production of electricity. Technologies include Dry steam, Flash steam and Binary cycle power stations with Binary cycle being the most common geothermal plant in current production. In the process of geothermal power generation the facility needs to monitor various processes, as in this case steam line pressure sits in remote from control room's location.
High Purity/Ultra-Pure Water pH
One of the primary applications for high purity water is for boiler feed water. The measurement of pure water pH can be one of the quickest indicators of process contamination in the production or distribution of pure water. Effective chemical treatment of the feed water is vital in maintaining the useful operating life and minimizing maintenance costs of the boiler.
Industry:Power, Pharmaceutical, Common
Cooling Tower: ORP Control of Chlorine
The proliferation of microorganisms and the resultant formation of slime is a problem which commonly occurs in aqueous systems. Problematic slime producing microbes may include bacteria, fungi and/or algae. Slime deposits typically occur in many industrial aqueous systems including cooling water systems, pulp and paper mill systems, petroleum operations, clay and pigment slurries, recreational water systems, air washer systems, decorative fountains, food, beverage, and industrial process pasteurizers, sweetwater systems, gas scrubber systems, latex systems, industrial lubricants, cutting fluids, etc.
Industry:Refining, Food and beverage, Power, Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, Chemical
The term "cooling tower" is used to describe both direct (open circuit) and indirect (closed circuit) heat rejection equipment. Cooling towers are heat-transfer units, used to remove heat from any water-cooled system. The cooled water is then re-circulated (and thus, recycled) back into the system. Since the process water is re-circulated, the mineral concentration increases as a result of the evaporation.
Accurate pH Measurement in Limestone Scrubber
Wet scrubbers are used in utilities, paper mills, and chemical plants to remove sulfur dioxide (SO2) and other pollutants from gas streams. Undesirable pollutants are removed by contacting the gases with an aqueous solution or slurry containing a sorbent. The most common sorbents are lime, Ca(OH)2, and limestone, CaCO3.
To defray energy costs, many industrial plants have their own boilers to generate steam to produce a portion of their energy needs. In addition to generating power, the steam may also be used directly in plant processes or indirectly via heat exchangers or steam jacketed vessels.
Bus Bar Monitoring for Overheating
The Use of an On-line Model for Site Wide Energy Costs Minimization
This paper describes the tasks performed together with Soteica, by using an on-line model, to help achieve site wide energy costs minimization.
A detailed model of steam, fuels, electric, boiler feed water and condensates system has been built, contemplating all the real constraints and degrees of freedom for their operation. The electric power system is also modelled as it interacts with the steam production and usage. Such a model is continually validated with live data. A continuous calculation of equipment efficiencies is done as part of the performance monitoring activity of the model that is running as a service.
Reducing Lifecycle Costs With the Power of Fieldbus
From engineering to installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance, FOUNDATION fieldbus offer significant cost reductions of 30 percent or more versus conventional analog systems. Many of these cost reductions come from the advanced functions that fieldbus offers versus analog technology.
Yokogawa's Modular Procedural Automation is a Knowledge Preservation Tool for the Process Industries
The world of process automation is governed by procedures. While we like to refer to the process industries as being largely "continuous", this could not be further from the truth. Process manufacturing is constantly in flux.
Real-time Production Organizer: Yokogawa's New Approach to Production Management
The worlds of process automation and production management have been converging for some time. What once used to be islands of automation and production management functionality connected through highly proprietary integration schemes that were costly to maintain have developed into integrated platforms that provide seamless data exchange between the world of automation and the plant floor, the functions of production and operations management, and integration with business level systems.
Yokogawa's Perspective on the Sustainable Connected Industrial Enterprise
This white paper provides an overview of how Yokogawa believes its customers can best prepare for and position themselves to benefit from IIoT-enabled technology and solutions and digitalization in general to emerge as the successful connected industrial enterprises of the future.
Process Automation and the IoT: Yokogawa’s VigilantPlant Approach to the Connected Industrial Enterprise
Yokogawa’s industrial automation (IA) product and service offerings, industry domain knowledge, and VigilantPlant approach – which emphasizes safe, secure, and uninterrupted operations -- provide a solid foundation for an Industrial Internet of Things that specifically addresses the requirements of process automation, particularly for the OT side of the equation. To be able to provide an equally solid foundation for the IT side, Yokogawa is partnering with Cisco Systems and other industry leaders.
Visual MESA Real Time Energy Management System
In general, refineries exhibit a very good potential for real time monitoring and optimization using Visual MESA Energy Management System.
Based on our extensive experience, overall benefit in the range of 2% to 5% of the total energy cost can be achieved. Expected project payback is always less than one year.
Monitoring Mercury Control in Coal Fired Power Plants using ORP
Current trend for increasing mercury awareness throughout the public sector has caused the government to take action. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has focused their efforts on controlling mercury levels produced in various coal fired power plants. Based on information from several case studies, the EPA developed the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards to cut back mercury emissions. The most popular technology utilized by coal plants to meet the new standards is a scrubber which cleans the off gas from the combustion process. ORP sensors can further monitor the effluent from these scrubbers to ensure optimal mercury emission levels are achieved. By closely monitoring the mercury concentrations in the effluent, plant managers will be able to easily confirm their plants are meeting the EPA's standards.
Customers that Operates Power/Steam Cogeneration Systems with References
Industrial facilities where power and steam is produced (i.e., Cogeneration) exhibit a very good potential for real time monitoring and optimization using Visual MESA Energy Management System.
Visual MESA was successfully applied to many industrial facilities worldwide, several of them operating steam and power generation networks of different complexity and capacity but all with energy cost savings.
Practical Issues in Combustion O2 Measurement Specifically Related to NOx Emissions
Power plants concerned with lowering NOx emissions are making tremendous changes to accommodate EPA regulatory requirements. A substantial number of these changes include the expansion and upgrade of the plant combustion oxygen measurement equipment. There is a striking relationship between the number of NOx reductions projects and the sales quantity of insitu oxygen detectors.
Yokogawa vigilantplantservices: Using Applied Industry Knowledge to Solve Key End User Issues
The automation suppliers that will be successful in the long term will be those that effectively address application or industry specific problems for end users with a value proposition that cannot be ignored. These problems exist throughout the process industries today, and they won't be solved by simply offering a product, but through a combination of hardware, software, services, application expertise, and knowledge.
Yokogawa VigilantPlant Services Revisited
In today's dynamic industrial marketplace, the only constant is change. Raw material costs, energy costs, market demands, environmental and safety regulations, technology, and even the nature of the labor force itself are constantly changing, and not always in predictable directions.
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Why Yokogawa? Migrating from a Honeywell Platform to Yokogawa's CENTUM VP
Honeywell and Yokogawa have both been producing Distributed Control System (DCS) platforms for decades, and both are very active in this area. In 1975, Honeywell introduced its TDC2000 platform and Yokogawa brought out CENTUM. These two competing systems emerged from a similar place, oil refining and petrochemical industries, so they started out with similar basic concepts and use cases in mind.
Selecting the Right Power Instrument for Electrical Power Measurement Applications
Growing Expectations of Dynamic Simulators for Achieving Systems with Resilience
Chemical plants, nuclear power plants, and large-scale engineering systems including railways and aircraft must be operated at least safely enough so as to not affect the surrounding environment. Furthermore, it is apparent that even only one accident or problem becomes the target of fierce criticism from the general public, as seen in the response of people to the accident of the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant of the Tokyo Electric Power Company and the problems with Boeing's 787 jetliners.
Achieving an Innovative Unified Operation Environment Using the Unified Gateway Station (UGS)
Recently, there is an increasing demand for operation and monitoring of all the various controllers distributed in the field on the same screens to improve plant operation efficiency. The purpose of the Unified Gateway Station (UGS) is to connect external controllers, such as the STARDOM's FCN/FCJ autonomous controllers and other vendors' controllers, to the CENTUM VP integrated production control system and to operate and monitor those external controllers on the Human Interface Station (HIS) screens, the operation and monitoring screens for the CENTUM VP.
"ECONO-PILOT" Energy-Saving System For Water Pumps
We have developed the "Econo-Pilot" energy-saving system for water pumps, which reduces the power consumption of motors for water supply. In the energy-saving control field, the conventional method used is that of constant pressure control of the water supply with inverters.
"eCUBE aqua" Application Portfolio For Reverse Osmosis Membrane Diagnosis
The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane is in use today as a main component of water filtering equipment, because it has a fairly high performance record in removing various impurities such as salt from water. Especially in isolated islands and desert regions where there is no other choice but to utilize seawater as the only water resource, the RO membrane is an indispensable component of the RO module for water purification systems.
"InfoWell" Information Transmission Package For STARDOM
One solution packaged for production control systems today is a system comprising a PLC and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software that runs on a PC. An advantage of these systems is that they can be configured at considerably lower cost than systems that use dedicated devices as they use commercially available PCs.
Application Portfolios For STARDOM
The engineering phase holds the largest ratios in control system configuration in terms of both time and money, so improving engineering efficiency is one of the biggest issues when it comes to system integration. In the STARDOM, Application Portfolios (APPF) are devised to dramatically slash engineering costs and increase software reliability.
Concept Of STARDOM Network-Based Manufacturing Solution
As the world's societies become more connected, market competition is becoming more ruthless and transactions are performed at ever increasing speeds. Deregulation has ignited global competition throughout the world. The proliferation of Information and Internet technologies have accelerated the growth of global competition, with life cycles for high tech products having lives measured in "dog years" (in each normal year they advance seven years).
FCN And FCJ Autonomous Controllers In STARDOM
We have developed the FCN (field control node) and FCJ (field control junction) autonomous controllers as the core of STARDOM, a solution that actualizes a network-based control system (NCS) Yokogawa proposes for increased production efficiency.
Integrated Control Of Power Generation Facilities In Paper Plants
The power generation facility in a pulp and paper plant is comprised of units, each of which is composed of a boiler, a turbine, a generator, and auxiliary equipment, and these pieces of equipment were traditionally controlled on a unit/equipment basis. This paper presents an application of CENTUM, Yokogawa's distributed control system (DCS) that integrates the independent control systems of such power generation facilities to achieve labor saving through operations via CRT display and keyboard.
DAQLOGGER PC-Based Data Logging Software Package
PC software as the front end of a recorder has become more and more important recently in the industrial measurement field as the personal computer becomes increasingly popular. In the past, we were making efforts to develop PC software for acquiring, viewing and setting data for a single recorder only.
DAQLOGGER-Focused PC Software Groups
YOKOGAWA has successively released the DARWIN series (DA100/DC100/DR130, 230, and 240) as network- connectable data acquisition instruments, the DAQSTATION DX series as key industrial recorders, the MobileCorder MV series as measurement recorders, and the DAQSTATION CX series, a new product that comes with a PIC control function in addition to having the functionality of the industrial recorders.
DAQSTATION DX100/200 Series of Paperless Recorders
Yokogawa Electric Corporation released the μR and VR series of industrial recorders to meet user demands for monitoring and recording field data. Since then, the recorders have been in wide use in a variety of industries.
DAQSTATION With Fieldbus Communication
Yokogawa's industrial recorders have been widely used in order to monitor and record data acquired from the field. Concurrently, sensors in the field have been made increasingly intelligent and come to hold not just "data" but "information" of additional value provided by such functions as failure detection and statistical analysis.
Darwin Series PC Software DAQ32 Plus
Yokogawa has set a new standard in data acquisition by rolling out the DARWIN series in 1995. The concept behind DARWIN is to offer features that are normally conflicting such as data acquisition that is easy-to-use yet highly expandable, by combining a data acquisition engine, a measuring unit with display and output mechanisms.
JUXTA VJ Series Of Compact Signal Conditioners With Two Isolated Outputs
Many signal conditioners have been used on the input and output sections of large-scale distributed control systems (DCSs) for isolation purposes. Recently personal computer-based instrumentation and measurement systems have become popular and brought with them significant functional enhancements.
'DXAdvanced DX1000/DX2000' Data Acquisition Stations
Yokogawa Electric Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of industrial recorders, put the DAQSTATION DX series stations on the market in 1999, which added information processing and transmission functions to conventional recorders.
A History of Wireless Communication and Yokogawa's Approach
Wireless technology has a long history, and it began around the time that James C. Maxwell theoretically predicted and then proved the existence of electromagnetic waves in the 1860s, and when Heinrich R. Hertz experimentally confirmed the actual existence of the electromagnetic wave in 1888.
World's First Wireless Field Instruments Based on ISA100.11a
The innovation of wireless technology increases the use of wireless communication in the industry. The introduction of wireless communication to plants, however, requires strict features such as robustness, real-time responsiveness, and low power consumption. This has restricted the use of wireless communication to limited applications such as data logging and device status monitoring that does not require strict real-time responsiveness and data arrival reliability in communication.
CENTUM-History
One of Yokogawa's corporate philosophies is to contribute to society through broad-ranging activities in the areas of measurement, control, and information. To achieve this philosophy in the control industry, Yokogawa launched CENTUM, the world's first distributed control system (DCS), in 1975.
Development Concept Of The CENTUM VP New Integrated Production Control System Operational Excellence By VigilantPlant
The manufacturing industry has grown based on solid production technologies for creating quality products. However, the economic environment is changing dramatically, forcing manufacturing firms to face tough global competition; firms must ship the right products at the right time as the market requests.
New Human Interface Station 'HIS' For CENTUM VP
CENTUM VP is a next-generation Integrated Production Control System which provides solutions to improve operation efficiency (Operational Excellence) based on Yokogawa's VigilantPlant concept. In the development of Integrated Production Control Systems, we have expanded the functions of the Human Machine Interface (HMI) maintaining the main essence of CENTUM series, regardless of the changes of platforms.
Engineering Functions of CENTUM CS 1000
As controlled objects have become more complex, plant operation schemes more concentrated, and plant operators fewer in number, the degree of engineering for a distributed control system (DCS) has both multiplied and diversified. Despite this, systems are required to be configured in a shorter time while engineering results are required to be of higher quality.
FFCS Compact Control Station In CENTUM CS 3000 R3
Yokogawa Electric has been using Pair & Spare method as a reliability-enhancing technology for its line of distributed control systems (DCS) since the release of the CENTUM CS in 1993. As a result, the system has achieved an availability factor of seven 9's (99.99999%) for the record of operation to date.
Integrated Fieldbus Engineering In CENTUM CS 3000 R3
As more fieldbus devices are made practicable, demand is increasing for a distributed control system (DCS) which integrates fieldbus devices in its engineering, operation, and monitoring environments. Conventionally, control has been implemented by the dual-redundant CPUs and control bus within a DCS; however, sufficient reliability must be ensured even when it is distributed over field networks.
Integration Of Field Networks With CENTUM CS 3000 R3
The recent increase of devices enabled for a field network such as the FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus is phenomenal. This has been amplifying a requirement for distributed control systems (DCSs) to be capable of constituting a more pliant and efficient production control system by means of flexible connections to field networks in addition to traditional 4 to 20 mA signals.
New HMI In CENTUM CS - PICS
In order to run 24 hours a day in large-scale plants, such as an oil-refinery or others, a distributed control station (DCS) requires high reliability. In the CENTUM DCS from Yokogawa Electric Corporation, high reliability of each device and a network (bus) connecting devices have been realized by using techniques such as a dual CPU, dual I/O, and a dual communication bus since sales began in 1975.
Online System Uprgrade On CENTUM CS FCS S
FCSs, the control stations in a CENTUM CS system, have already demonstrated that they are highly reliable, effective and maintainable. These advantages are the result of such features as the dual-redundant hardware configuration, the online modification of application data, and so on.
Operation And Monitoring Functions Of CENTUM CS 3000
The environment surrounding process control systems has changed dramatically as the performance of personal computers improves and the Windows operating system advances, there has been a move towards the trend of open architecture. As we are already aware, in addition to the traditional high reliability level and the unique operability there has been an increase in demand for the interoperability of human- machine interfaces (HMI), which are responsible for the operation and monitoring of our distributed control system (DCS).
Standard Batch Report Package--Report Function For The CENTUM CS
Report functions in process control are often positioned as part of the logger functions. However, plant operation data in a batch process should be not only logged regularly but also acquired and managed for each batch execution. The report function for logging plant operations in a batch process mainly comprises a function to print out plant operation data collected for each batch execution, and there are various approaches available to implement this function.
System Architecture Of CENTUM CS 1000
Since their conception in 1975, distributed control systems (hereinafter, referred to as DCSs) have been changed drastically in accordance with the rapid advancements in computer technology. In terms of hardware technology, the development of microprocessors, memory devices, and communication devices has been significant in regard to both quality and quantity.
Drastic changes in the economy of manufacturing industries, has led to increasing demand for plant operations to reduce personnel, improve efficiency, and increase the operation rate of facilities. On the other hand, for plants to operate safely, improvements in reliability and operational safety cannot be neglected.
The New Software Technologies Of CENTUM CS 3000
In this day and age, just simply buying a personal computer, taking it home and turning it on will enable you to be taken to the world of Internet. In such an era, communication connection capability and prospects is increasing in importance. DCSs are no exception for concern.
Turbomachinery Control By CENTUM VP
To date, Yokogawa has focused on DCS (Distributed Control System) which control the entire power generation plant, including boilers, in the electric power industry. In contrast, turbomachinery control has been handled by turbine manufacturers, but as the electric power market has been active internationally, especially in China and India, in recent years, Yokogawa has been developing turbomachinery control systems to to further develop the electric power industry.
Valve Pattern Monitor, The New Software Package For CENTUM CS
For a transfer system in a plant, such as a transfer between tanks in a brewery, the transfer of pellets in a pneumatic transport system, or the transfer of oil at an offsite location, it is necessary to monitor the open/close status of valves or the on/off status of motors or blowers in reference to the transfer pattern (a combination of the transfer source(s) and destination(s), route, etc.).
Batch Control Package "CS Batch 3000" For CENTUM CS 3000
Recently, manufacturing industries are trying to slash the total cost of ownership (TCO). Batch processes are not exceptions. Until recently, in comparison to continuous processes, batch processes have generally not yet undergone systematization and standardization.
CENTUM CS 1000/CS 3000 Electronic Document
The manuals of control systems such as a DCS provide a vast amount of information depending on their multi-functionality and functional integration. A conventional large-scale control system our company offers comes with more than 10,000 pages of paper documents.
CENTUM CS 3000 Operator Training System
As industrial plant systems have increased in scale and their automatic control algorithms advanced, today's operators are required to have more advanced skills and knowledge of theplant systems and to learn the actions to be taken in response to any possible situations including emergencies.
CENTUM CS Engineering Methodology "Test Panel" Engineering Tool
To improve efficiency and quality in the DCS application coding and inspection phases for an entire CENTUM CS system, engineering tools have been developed, along with the training required to operate these tools. In consideration of the time needed for development, the need for adequate operability, the basis of standard CS software architecture, and the use of freeware (e.g., Perl2 and Tcl/Tk3), we began development of these engineering tools with the objectives to reduce development costs and increase efficiency.
CENTUM CS Fieldbus Communication Functions
A fieldbus is a bidirectional, multidrop, digital communication system developed to replace the conventional 4-20 mA communication lines that connect intelligent field devices with a control system. Fieldbus is continually reviewed in an effort to standardize the fieldbus specifications to comply with the specifications of the IEC and ISA.1
CENTUM CS Wide-Area Communications System
The development of communications technologies has formed a system structure known as the communication network. This network has not only established itself in the industrial world but also in the general household. The recent spread of technologies such as the Internet has been quite spectacular.
CENTUM VP Graphic System-Towards Integrated HMI
The first stage in creating next-generation production control system that achieves innovative plant operation is providing "Visualized operation". "Visualized operation" for the customer means that he can reliably access and visualize plant data regardless of plant location and time.
Communication BUS V-Net For The CENTUM CS
A communication system for connecting stations in the system plays an important role in a distributed control system (DCS). The communication system determines the superiority or inferiority of the entire control system. In DCS communication as represented by CENTUM, a token-passing system and dual bus have been developed.
Control Functions of CENTUM CS 1000
It goes without saying that the reduction of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for various facilities and equipment is an important objective for most enterprises, and distributed control systems (DCSs) are no exception.
FOUNDATION Fieldbus Devices Today And Tomorrow
Progress in digital signal processing and network technologies has enabled advanced functions which cannot be achieved by traditional field devices with 4-20 mA signal, to be implemented on field devices. Standardization of international fieldbus specifications, notably the FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus, has enabled users to build optimum field networks comprised of freely chosen field devices from various device vendors.
EJA Series Differential Pressure Transmitter With Fieldbus Communication
Differential pressure transmitters, which serve as the core of field instrumentation, are widely used to measure the flow rate, pressure and density of liquids, gases and steam, as well as the level of liquid in a tank.
Advanced Diagnostic Functions of EJX Series Differential Pressure/ Pressure Transmitters
Field instruments are expected to be equipped with diagnostic functions to predict abnormal process conditions, and are also expected to expand these functions. The ability to extract diagnostic information for prediction and prevention from various physical process quantities measured by devices and make it available allows the user to reduce non-essential and non-urgent maintenance and thus cut maintenance costs.
EJX Series Of IEC61508 Safety Standard-Compliant Differential Pressure Transmitters
Safe plant operation has long been pursued in all industries. Specifically, in the process automation industry which involves many hazardous elements, safety measures including explosion-protected systems have been adopted based on numerous tragic experiences.
EJX910 Multivariable Transmitter
When evaluating mass flow rates using a primary device such as an orifice or nozzle in a differential pressure flow meter in order to make fluid density compensations, the upstream pressure (static pressure) and fluid temperature are measured in addition to the output of a regular differential pressure transmitter.
New DPharp EJX Series Pressure And Differential Pressure Transmitters
Since the release of the DPharp EJ series in 1991 and the DPharp EJA series in 1994, nearly 1.2 million of these transmitters have been operating all over the world. Recently, we have also developed the EJX series of even more compact, lightweight and advanced transmitters with multi- sensing capabilities built using silicon resonant sensor technology.
RF Technology for EJX/YTA Series Wireless Transmitters in Hazardous Areas
In recent years, more field wireless devices have been used in hazardous areas. Meanwhile, in plants that are usually recognized as hazardous areas, there are numerous metallic tanks and pipes that easily shield or reflect radio waves, as discussed later, thus resulting in a poor environment for wireless communication.
Optimum Combustion Control by TDLS200 Tunable Diode Laser Gas Analyzer
Combustion furnaces such as heating furnaces and boilers in plants include various sizes and types, and serve as energy sources, that is, they are cores in all production activities. Because a large amount of fuel such as gas or fuel oil is consumed in plants, their combustion efficiency directly affects the performance and running cost of the plants.
TDLS200 Tunable Diode Laser Gas Analyzer and its Application to Industrial Process
A laser gas analyzer employing the tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) method has a feature capable of measuring the concentration of the sample gas with high selectivity for gas components and without contact only by irradiating the gas sample with light from a tunable diode laser. Thus fast and accurate in-situ measurements can be performed in process lines under various measurement conditions.
New ADMAG AXF Series Magnetic Flow Meters
In 1988, Yokogawa launched the ADMAG series of magnetic flow meters with increased resistance to fluid noise and zero stability, employing dual frequency excitation which was developed based on its long-cultivated technology for flow measurement. Since then, the ADMAG family has augmented its application range with such models as explosion-proof and integral types, and a capacitance type.
Enterprise Solutions in the World of Process Automation with FAST/TOOLS
For large scale geographically dispersed projects, there may be a hierarchy of individual Process Automation systems, which in turn are each responsible for a specific region, and are managed by a higher level system. Engineering of systems on this scale is a huge challenge, because each individual system has its own database and its own configuration.
ROTAMASS 3 Series Coriolis Mass Flow and Density Meter
The Coriolis flow meter has many features such as direct measurement of mass flow and measurement of fluid density, which other flow meters do not support. Therefore, since being introduced for practical use in the late 1970s, its market has rapidly expanded in many industries such as oil, chemicals, and foods.
CX1000/CX2000 Control And Measurement Stations
The rapid evolution of information technology (IT) has made possible the transmission of a wide range of information in a short period of time, resulting in the transformation of society in aspects such as logistics and business styles. During this transformation, quick assessment of the circumstances and prompt actions were also required in the production lines, making real-time collection of field information indispensable.
"digitalYEWFLO Multivariable Type" Vortex Flow Meter With Built-In Temperature Sensor
Vortex flow meters utilize a fluid phenomenon in which frequencies of Karman vortex streets released from a shedder bar inserted in a flow are proportional to flow velocities.
Mass Flow Calculation in digitalYEWFLO Vortex Flow Meter
Vortex flow meters have been appreciated by users as volume flow meters, which can, in principle, be applied to any flow measurement of liquid, gas, or steam. Volume flow measurement is enough for substances with small variations in density such as liquid.
YVP110 Advanced Valve Positioner
The environment surrounding the process plant industry has changed dramatically because of the recent economic changes, deregulation, and increasingly fierce competition among global companies. Users are strongly requesting instrumentation equipment vendors to reduce total cost throughout the life cycle and help improve the efficiency of plant operation.
FLXA21 Modular Two-wire Liquid Analyzer in FLEXA Series
Yokogawa has been offering the EXA200 series two- wire liquid analyzer for processes since 1990. This analyzer has been used in various fields including the quality control of raw materials in process plants in the electric power and petrochemical industries, reaction management of products, quality control in waste water facilities, and quality monitoring of river water and tap water.
PRM Field Device Management Package
There has been increasing demand for cost reductions and lower-priced products in the manufacturing industry, and maintaining cost competitiveness and achieving optimum costs have become necessary for the survival of manufacturers. This calls for minimizing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) over the whole life cycle of plants and maximizing TVO (Total Value of Ownership).
PRM R3.0 New Plant Resource Manager
Process automation involves both operation and maintenance. Plant operation and monitoring are mainly conducted by a control system such as CENTUM, while equipment maintenance is handled by Plant Asset Management (PAM) such as Plant Resource Manager (PRM).
PRM to Manage Field Wireless Devices
As compared to Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as CENTUM VP that monitors the operations of the overall plant, PRM is a type of Plant Asset Management (PAM) software package that primarily focuses on the maintenance of devices and instruments.
Unified Diagnoses Management Of PRM Plant Resource Manager
Asset Excellence (AE) provides a set of solutions for maintaining a plant in good condition at reasonable cost to ensure that it works as a production infrastructure. To reduce maintenance costs without causing a risk to production, it is necessary to change from breakdown maintenance to predictive or preventive maintenance.
Enhancement Of Exaquantum Using New Technologies
Improved plant operation efficiency and reduced maintenance costs based on appropriate predictive maintenance are the common objectives that need to be achieved in every manufacturing domain. Exaquantum is positioned above the Process Control System (PCS) layer and gathers and stores huge volumes of process and laboratory data over long terms.
Aims And Features Of The ProSafe-RS Safety System
There is growing recognition of the importance of preventing serious accidents in the process control field in view of the potential scale of impact on society. The IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 international standards call for the reduction of risk using safety instrumented systems (SIS) as well as the configuration of multiple protective layers in a process control system in order to prevent major accidents.
Hardware Features Of The ProSafe-RS
There are already safety systems on the market that have achieved safety integrity level SIL3 of the functional safety standard, IEC61508. However, most of them have achieved SIL3 by conversion of modules into dual-redundant or triplex form.
Integrated Simulation Environment For ProSafe-RS Safety System
In recent years it has become increasingly common for plants to be provided not only with the control layer of a production control system (DCS, etc.), but also with the protection layer of a safety instrumented system (SIS) to reduce the risk of industrial accidents. The safety instrumented system is indispensable for avoiding risks to a plant failure.
System Generation And Maintenance Functions For The ProSafe-RS Safety System
The CENTUM CS 3000, a reliable distributed production control system, has been introduced worldwide with the objective of operating plants efficiently 24 hours a day, every day. The CS 3000 handles abnormal conditions in a plant appropriately and minimizes the chance of them developing into faults.
Advanced Field Diagnosis To Achieve Asset Excellence
Yokogawa Electric Corporation promotes the standardization of FOUNDATION™ fieldbus as the communication foundation supporting Asset Excellence for VigilantPlant, which is an approach aimed at the advancement of plant instruments and equipment. With the recent dramatic advancement of fieldbus technologies, information processing technologies, and network speed, it has become possible to process various kinds of information inside the field sensors and transmit the results to the distributed control system (DCS) and host computer.
An Excellent Method to Lay Out ISA100.11a Field Wireless Devices
In plant sites, there are various places such as those affording an unobstructed view like tank yards, and others surrounded by metal pipes and equipment obstructing the view (hereafter referred to "pipe jungles"), often seen in oil refinery and chemical on-site plants. The frequency band of radio waves used for field wireless communication is 2.4 GHz, which has high straightness and its ability to go around things can hardly be expected.
Application of IPv6 to Field Instruments level network and Virtual Wiring Technology
The changes in social environment, such as globalization of enterprise activities, depletion of natural resources, and eco-oriented movement will affect the structure of mass production. Control systems must be prepared with flexibility and scalability in both size and function to adjust to the changes.
Application Of Tracking Simulator To Steam Reforming Process
The process industry in Japan faces increasingly critical environmental and safety issues. Additionally, in Japan, many skilled engineers with years of experience will be retiring in 2007. Although the process industries such as petroleum, petrochemical, steel and paper, etc., are highly automated, human skill is still required in an abnormal situation or for a critical production change.
Asset Excellence –An Approach To Innovative Asset Management
In 2005, Yokogawa announced "VigilantPlant" as a concept to ward the realization of a type of plant operation that is considered ideal by our customers.
Blending Optimization System
The purpose of blending in a petroleum refinery is to mix semi-finished products that have been rectified during various refining processes so as to manufacture a product that meets specification.
Establishing an Environmental Load Management System for Factories
As a company that has strong relationship with nature and provides products using nature's blessings, Mercian Corporation is committed to the environment. Its environmental philosophy is "Mercian thanks nature's blessings and capability that sustain life, and seeks to balance environmental preservation with creating an affluent society."
Evolution of Field Digital and Sensing Technologies in Field Instruments and Process Analyzers
Intelligent field instruments and process analyzers accumulate diverse field information including process values and diagnostic results. This data needs to be sent to upper systems such as distributed control systems (DCS) via digital communications such as FOUNDATION Fieldbus and analyzer buses, or hybrid communications such as HART and Brain, and visualized to enable the customer to utilize them for plant operations and maintenance.
FCN-RTU Controller for Oil and Gas Wellheads
Due to the rising energy demand in emerging countries in recent years, the amount of oil and gas production has been increasing, thus investment in the development of new oil and gas fields and replacement of old facilities has been booming.
FCS Data Setting/Acquisition Package For Recipe Management
Recipe management software refers to the computer software used to manage product names and their corresponding recipes and set the recipe data in the control system in order to control the operations of a plant in which multiple materials are blended to manufacture a number of different products.
FDT/DTM Framework For New Field Device Tools
Many field devices are now being connected to process control systems through fieldbus communication. These field devices have intelligence, and so many settings and adjustments can be made through fieldbus communication.
Features Of Field Control Station Hardware
The development of the CENTUM CS 1000 distributed control system for small- and medium-scale plants was based on two basic design principles: 1) to have the same architecture as the CENTUM CS and 2) with the objective of becoming a global product.
FFCS-V High Performance Controller
As for a controller used in a distributed control system (DCS) shown in Figure 1, covering as many applications as possible with a single controller will bring cost reduction effects such as easy engineering and a small controller installation area. Therefore, the controller is required to process large amounts of data more quickly.
Field Digital Device Diagnostics for Effective Use of Device Information
More than ten years have passed since the first digitized field devices were introduced. These support either a hybrid communication protocol such as HART or a full digital communication protocol such as FOUNDATION Fieldbus.
Field Wireless Solution Based on ISA100.11a to Innovate Instrumentation
The specifications of the ISA100.11a wireless communication standard of the International Society of Automation (ISA) for industrial automation were published, and companies are developing products based on the standard. The ISA100.11a has many features such as high reliability including redundancy, network scalability, and support for various protocols for industrial automation.
HMI of Mirror Plant for Facilitating Forecast of Plant Operation
For safe plant operations, it is critical to correctly understand the conditions encountered by operators inside the plants. In relation to this topic, human cognition has been studied in various fields such as human factors and ergonomics.
IEC61508-Compliant Safety System
The recent variety of industrial and railway accidents happening right before our very eyes make us painfully aware that "safety" must be put first and foremost. "Safety first" is a concept accepted by everyone and there is no room for disagreement. However, the author feels that, in some cases, the concrete objectives of "safety first" are not actually clear, and the grasp of the hazards is insufficient.
Information Unification Between Enterprise Resource Planning System And Production Control System
The business world surrounding the manufacturing industry is undergoing rapid and drastic changes. Achieving production activities that can respond swiftly to such environmental changes has become an urgent task.
Integrated Operation With Maintenance Alarm On An Asset Management System
As field instrumentation devices become increasingly digitized and computerized, interactive and remote access to a large quantity of field information becomes possible. This will increase the efficiency of plant equipment maintenance by reducing labor requirements in field patrol work for example.
Latest Technologies In Supervisory Control Systems For Water Supply And Sewage Services
The requirements for water supply and sewage services are becoming increasingly strict, such as consolidation of facilities, operational efficiency, lower cost, and information transparency due to stagnant demand. There is also demand for greater use of information technologies (IT), encouraged by the government's e-Japan strategy.
Lining Technology For Magnetic Flow Meters
After having undergone several improvements, magnetic flow meters have become highly accurate and reliable and are widely used in the industrial instrument field today. Magnetic flow meters consist of a detector and a converter, with the principle of the detector adopting Faraday's electromagnetic induction law.
New Plant-wide Field Wireless System
The introduction of wireless technologies into plants is anticipated as one of the measures for implementing field digital solutions not only to reduce cable wiring costs but also to improve plant wide safety/stable operations, operating efficiency, and so on.
New Progress of Control System
Yokogawa proposed the VigilantPlant concept as an ideal plant that achieves fully optimized operation where all the necessary information is given to all the operators involved in the plant operation. In VigilantPlant, operators are able to quickly respond to changes in the external environment while the production activities run without any interruption.
Plant Operation Diagnoses by Comparative Effectiveness Analysis Focusing on System Effectiveness
Industrial automation (IA) systems and products, which utilize measurement, control and information technologies, are used across the world as fundamental infrastructure for achieving safe, stable and highly efficient plant operation. In order to keep the systems and products effective throughout the plant lifecycle, customers need to periodically check their effectiveness and take prompt action if any problem is identified.
Plant-To-Business (P2B) Interoperability Using The ISA-95 Standard
Global market pressures are causing businesses world wide to strive to lower manufacturing costs and to become more agile companies in order to quickly respond to changes in market demands and to fend off competitive threats. Yokogawa's customers in all industries and markets are responding to this pressure by working to more closely integrate their plant manufacturing systems with their enterprise wide business systems in a seamless manner.
Production Excellence--An Approach To Innovative Plant Operations
In Japanese industries which grew rapidly until the early 1990's, solid production techniques for creating high-quality products supported the development of manufacturing industries. However, the economic environment has been changing rapidly and tough global competition has become unavoidable. Particularly, the manufacturing industry must adapt not only to changes in economic environments but also to changes in social conditions such as emphasis on health, safety, and environment (so called HSE).
Productivity Improvement by Best Practice Pilot
Recently, standardization of procedural automation of manual operations has been promoted mainly by the International Society of Automation (ISA), and the functional requirements necessary for automation are being studied by the ISA106 committee in the US.
Reducing Costs and CO2 Emissions by BTG Optimizing Control Service
For a coal fired power generation plant (hereafter referred to as "BTG facilities," in which "BTG" stands for boiler, steam turbine, and generator) supplying power to a large-scale production plant, the CO2 emissions from such facilities are a critical issue today.
Safety Systems Market And Its Trends
Environment and safety are major topics on a global scale in recent times. As symbolized by the effectuation of the Kyoto Protocol, an interest in preserving the environment is growing worldwide, and there is also a tendency to criticize more severely, occurrences of industrial accidents that are accompanied by environmental contamination or which may cause damage, etc., to residents in the surrounding areas.
Safety Technologies Incorporated In The Safety Control Station
Conventional safety instrumented system (SIS) is typically installed separated from a distributed control system (DCS) to eliminate interference from the DCS and assure safety. However, users increasingly wish to integrate SIS with DCS while maintaining the safety of safety controllers.
SAT145/SAR145 Temperature Input Modules Satisfying Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3
Yokogawa's ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system is used for many applications as a system conforming to the safety integrity level (SIL) 3 defined in the IEC61508 international functional safety standard. To deal with temperature inputs, systems were conventionally configured using signal conditioners.
The Control System Integrated with Field Wireless Devices
In recent years, expectations for control systems using wireless communications have been increasing in the process control market. This is because these systems do not require power and communication wiring for field instruments, enabling reduced initial and maintenance costs, and easy installation.
The Wireless Technology to Open the Field Digital Innovation
Yokogawa has been leading the process automation industries as one of the pioneers in field digital technologies represented by the FOUNDATION fieldbus™ and Field Device Tool/Device Type Manager (FDT/DTM).
Universal-Range Controller FA-M3 R
With the recent rapid advancement of technology, user equipment has become more and more complicated, diversified and faster. This has been imposing an increase in engineering costs and increasingly many users require devices facilitating customization and the reuse of past resources (legacies).
Valve Signature Logger for Optimal Valve Management
Latest field devices have not only various self-diagnosis functions but also process-interface-diagnosis functions such as valve diagnosis of valve positioners and impulse line blockage detection of differential pressure transmitters. The YVP valve positioner can easily perform initial tuning, parameter adjustment, trend monitoring, and valve diagnosis, by using the ValveNavi YVP management software.
VigilantPlant Services to be a Customers' Lifetime Partner for Operational Improvements
Due to emerging competitors from the rapidly growing countries such as India and China and the global economic downturn triggered by the Lehman shock, many companies in the process industries are struggling to survive the severe global competition.
Windows NT-Based Human Interface Software
The operation and monitoring functions of a plant control system are important means of understanding the condition of the plant and how it operates. Traditionally, user needs for the system focused on such features as increased operability and durability. As a result, these functions were developed for a dedicated machine in the form of dedicated human-machine interface software.
YSS1000 Software Introduction
The YSS1000 setting software (hereinafter referred to as the YSS1000) is package software to configure the functions of the YS1000 series (hereinafter referred to as the YS1000) devices. Writing and reading of parameters and user programs of the YS1000, and PID tuning and monitoring of user programs can be performed through the use of communication.
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The chemical compound acrylamide (acrylic amide) has the chemical formula C3H5NO. Its IUPAC name is 2-propenamide. It is a white odourless crystalline solid, soluble in water, ethanol, ether and chloroform. Acrylamide is incompatible with acids, bases, oxidizing agents, iron and iron salts. It decomposes non thermally to form ammonia and thermal decomposition produces carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen.
Most acrylamide is used to synthesize polyacrylamides which find many uses as water-soluble thickeners. These include use in wastewater treatment, gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), papermaking, ore processing, and the manufacture of permanent press fabrics. Some acrylamide is used in the manufacture of dyes and the manufacture of other monomers.
Acrylamide was accidentally discovered in foods in April 2002 by scientists in Sweden when they found large amounts of the chemical in starchy foods, such as potato chips, French fries, and bread. It is not found in food which has been boiled.[1]
Occurrence in daily life
Acrylamide in fried or baked goods is produced by the reaction between asparagine and reducing sugars (fructose, glucose, etc.) or reactive carbonyls. Acrylamide in olives and prune juice comes through another process. It has been suggested that environmental pathways, such as the breakdown of the herbicide glyphosate (Roundup), are sources too. Smoking is also a major acrylamide producer. Estimates for the proportion in the diet coming from the consumption of coffee range from twenty to forty percent. Acrylamide cannot be created by boiling, and very few uncooked foods contain any detectable amounts. Browning during baking, frying or deep-frying will produce acrylamide and over-cooking of foods will produce large amounts of acrylamide. Acrylamides can also be created during microwaving.
Reduction of acrylamide formation
In the case of potatoes for instance the storage temperature should not drop below 8°C. When the temperature is as low as 4°C the fructose content rises sharply, so that the acrylamide formation during baking or deep-frying will be higher.
New varieties of potatoes are being bred that produce less or no acrylamide.
Production methods
In many cases it is advisable to lower the maximum temperature during baking. Also new production methods such as vacuum frying may lower the acrylamide formation. When silicone is used as a foam inhibitor in deep-frying fats in the food industry the acrylamide content is doubled.
Recipe Formulation
Asparaginase, a naturally-occurring enzyme, can be added to bread or potato mixtures to reduce formation of acrylamide during cooking [2]
Potential health risk
There is evidence that exposure to large doses can cause damage to the male reproductive glands. Direct exposure to pure acrylamide by inhalation, skin absorption, or eye contact irritates the exposed mucous membranes, e.g. the nose, and can also cause sweating, urinary incontinence, nausea, myalgia, speech disorders, numbness, paresthesia, and weakened legs and hands. In addition, the acrylamide monomer is a potent neurotoxin, causing the disassembly or rearrangement of intermediate filaments[3]. Ingested acrylamide is metabolised to a chemically reactive epoxide, glycidamide.[1]
According to a 2005 review[4], acrylamide reliably produces various types of cancer in experimental mice and rats. However, studies in human populations have failed to produce consistent results, and it remains unclear whether this is due to a reduced risk in a natural setting or the methodological difficulties inherent in such studies. For example, it might be difficult to isolate the effects of acrylamide because it is so ubiquitous in western diets.
In 2002-04-24 the Swedish National Food Administration (Livsmedelsverket) announced that acrylamide can be found in baked and fried starchy foods, such as potato chips, breads and cookies. Concern was raised mainly because of the carcinogenic effects of acrylamide. This was followed by a strong but short-lived interest from the press. On 2005-08-26, California attorney general Bill Lockyer filed a lawsuit against top makers of french fries and potato chips to warn consumers of the potential risk from consuming acrylamide. [2]
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Q&A: Could MDMA trials lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of PTSD?
MDMA, a highly illegal drug commonly associated with raves, could become an approved medication in the United States by 2021 as part of the fight against one of the world’s most common and debilitating mental health conditions – post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
PTSD (NHS) is an anxiety disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. An estimated 24.4 million Americans suffer from some form of PTSD at any given time, according to PTSD United, a non-profit support group. Women are twice as likely to develop it, with one in nine women suffering from PTSD in the U.S.
In the UK, an estimated three out of every hundred people suffer from the condition, according to Patient, an independent provider of health services.
The condition, whose symptoms can vary enormously, can be treated with antidepressants and psychotherapy (NHS). But these treatments are not always effective, and in some cases must be continued for years on end.
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a non-profit research organization based in the U.S., recently completed the intermediate stage of clinical trials to see whether MDMA-assisted psychotherapy could prove more beneficial for people suffering living with PTSD – with promising results. The organization has raised almost $27 million in private donations to fund the last leg of clinical trials needed before the U.S.’s Food and Drug Administration decides whether to give MDMA, more commonly known as ecstasy, the green light as a medication for PTSD.
As part of our “war on drugs” project, WikiTribune spoke with Alli (Allison) Feduccia, a clinical data scientist at MAPS who has been helping lead the clinical trials, to better understand just how close patients might be to a potentially new and more effective way of treating PTSD.
This interview has been condensed and edited for length and clarity.
WikiTribune: Can you tell us a bit about how MDMA-assisted psychotherapy came about?
Alli Feduccia: MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) was first discovered in 1912 by Merck Pharmaceutical company in Germany. They didn’t really ever discover the psychoactive effects at the time. Then it was re-synthesized in the 1970s by Sasha Shulgin – a chemist in the Bay Area – who was creating a number of different psychoactive substances. He and his wife, who was a therapist, took MDMA and shared it with some of their psychologist friends because they thought it could be of good use if combined with therapy.
WikiTribune: Was this legal?
Alli Feduccia: It wasn’t ever going through regulated control and clinical trials. Then it got really popular and spread into the mainstream. With that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) cracked down pretty hard. It was at the same time as the “war on drugs” during the Reagan administration. It was placed as a Schedule I substance in 1985.
WikiTribune: Tell us a bit about MAPS.
Alli Feduccia: Rick Doblin founded MAPS in 1986. The main goal of that was to take MDMA through the research trials to have it become an FDA-approved medication. It took a long time to actually start any trials. They had to do studies in animals – Phase I trials – to show it wasn’t toxic. All the money was raised from private donations, which was a really hard thing to do especially in the 1980s and 1990s because there was such stigma around using substances. It wasn’t really understood how it could be applied in medical context.
WikiTribune: What changed?
Alli Feduccia: It’s really probably just within the past three years that the culture has really shifted its perspective on using MDMA in the context of therapy. That’s largely from the small trials that were published that were testing MDMA in assisted psychotherapy for treating PTSD and the media coverage around that.
WikiTribune: Can you pinpoint a watershed moment?
Alli Feduccia: The first trial with PTSD and MDMA was published in 2011. That really just put it back on the map for a lot of people. But there were limitations to the study. Now it’s been repeated in six Phase II studies, and MAPS in 2016 presented all this data to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Shortly after that the FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation for this treatment.
WikiTribune: What does getting breakthrough therapy designation mean?
Alli Feduccia: You have to show that you’re treating a life-threatening illness, which PTSD is. You also have to show that your drug is more effective in the Phase II trials compared to currently available treatments. We were getting a larger number of people not meeting PTSD criteria after the Phase II trials. Then we were also able to show that MDMA in this context was safer than these two SSRIs (Paroxetine and Sertraline – antidepressant medications) because their side effects can be significant for patients who take them daily. With MDMA we don’t see these adverse events.
WikiTribune: You sound pretty hopeful about the upcoming Phase III trials.
Alli Feduccia: We are if we can replicate what was done in Phase II. We’re hopeful that we’ll be able to get approval for MDMA in the United States by 2021.
WikiTribune: What are the main challenges MAPS faced when conducting this research and then the trials related to MDMA and PTSD?
Alli Feduccia: I think the challenges have changed over the years. Getting approval from the FDA and DEA to perform studies with Schedule I drugs was one. Another has been raising money to support these trials. Not very many non-profits are able to do drug development because the costs are so high.
WikiTribune: There hasn’t been any public funding for this research?
Alli Feduccia: It’s all been private. There are some small family foundations that have given money. The strategy has been largely reaching out to the psychedelic community and people that have probably some understanding of these substances.
WikiTribune: It seems almost as if there’s been quite an under-reported grassroots movement to see this through. Is that fair to say?
Alli Feduccia: For sure. All over the world. More people than just the psychedelic communities are looking toward this. There’s not a lot of great treatments for mental health conditions and people are really searching for anything that can help. There’s now a lot of shifts in the scientific communities. Much of it is to do with ketamine therapy for treating depression and medicinal cannabis. They may be opening people’s mind to the idea that some of these drugs that have been demonized may actually have therapeutic value.
WikiTribune: How does MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD treatment work?
Alli Feduccia: The treatment we use is always a male and female therapy team. The person first has three non-drug sessions and the MDMA sessions are spaced a month apart. We usually give three doses of MDMA. Then during that month in-between they get three, we call it, integrative sessions that are also non-drug and last about 90 minutes. MDMA can reduce fear and pain around emotional injuries and traumatic experiences so patients are really able to talk about and reprocess events and situations that under a normal state of consciousness could be too painful to emotionally engage with.
But there’s a lot of psychological things happening as well beyond just the physiological effects of MDMA. A lot of psychotherapy, a lot of support. The MDMA is thought to catalyze the therapeutic experiences that are happening.
WikiTribune: What are the results so far?
Alli Feduccia: The effects are durable for most people 12 months later. Even the beneficial effects continue to grow for a number of people. Patients’ relationships get better so they can go back to work or other avenues in their life that were really impacted by severe symptoms of PTSD. They’re able to reintegrate fully into life.
WikiTribune: Why haven’t PTSD treatments developed much over the past decades?
Alli Feduccia: I think it’s hard to just target symptoms and not ever come to a resolution around the traumatic memories. That may be why some of the non-drug (SSRIs) based therapies are more effective.
WikiTribune: What has been MAPS experience working with the FDA with regards to MDMA?
Alli Feduccia: The FDA has been evaluating these drugs in the same way that they do any other pharmaceutical drug. There hasn’t been any hurdles placed in our way from the FDA. They’ve been really great to work with. I think that really shows that they are evaluating these drugs in an unbiased way and putting a clear statement out to the public that they will try to speed up the discovery and the development of these substances if they’re shown to be safe.
WikiTribune: If MDMA gets the green light from the FDA for a treatment for PTSD treatment what’s next for you?
Alli Feduccia: We’ll continue to go to other countries to do the necessary studies to gain approval around the world. Another big thing is training therapists that will be qualified to deliver MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. We’re really thinking about scaling up our therapy training program to meet that need. We’re interested in other compounds too. Cannabis, ayahuasca, ibogaine – any of the other drugs that have shown promise in initial trials and case reports.
WikiTribune: How likely do you think it is that you might be able to get public funding for any of these?
Alli Feduccia: I think it’s becoming increasingly more likely in the next few years. I was just at the American Society for Clinical Psychopharmacology Conference in Miami, Florida. They had a panel with representatives from NIAAA, NIDA, NIMH, the EMA and the Department of Defense (DOD). All except for the DOD said that their agencies would fund the therapeutic use of psychedelics. While they haven’t put out an official funding announcement, I feel the supporting data and scientific evidence, as well as public demand for more research into these substances, is growing.
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The Ontario Ministry of the Environment will meet with the company that wants to build a $275-million wind farm in Melancthon and Amaranth townships and First Nations representatives later this month.
But a woman from the Six Nations Confederacy who claims the land is rightfully owned by the Six Nations won’t be there.
The meeting will be held as part of an environmental screening approvals process – and apart from a claim by some Six Nations members who have filed a notice of seizure that lays claim to ownership of the land in Melancthon where 45 wind turbines have been erected.
The notice of seizure filed by Kahentinetha Horn, a member of the Six Nations Confederacy and resident of the Kahnawake reserve near Montreal, includes a claim to own the turbines as well as the land itself.
In an earlier interview, a ministry official said the environmental screening process had been put on hold because of the claim by Six Nations women who describe themselves as women title holders.
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She said the ministry consults with First Nations people on all environmental assessments because First Nations people have a fundamental interest in the environment.
There have been 14 requests for the ministry to undertake a more comprehensive review of the second phase of the project, but O’Hagan said none of those requests were from First Nations groups.
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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - December 4, 2018 marked one year since two prisoners somehow slipped out of a maximum-security state prison and since then, no details have been released by Alabama’s Department of Corrections (ADOC) on how the prisoners pulled it off. Recent court records confirm some particulars given to WBRC by one of the escapees, that items used in the escape included a pair of bolt cutters, hacksaw blades and a handgun.
It was during the early morning hours of December 4, 2017 that Antwone Wilson and Ronald King broke out of St. Clair Correctional Facility in Springville, about 40 miles northeast of Birmingham. Area schools were put on soft lockdown and a manhunt by law enforcement got underway. King, whose convictions included sexual torture, rape and burglary, was recaptured in Birmingham a day after he escaped. Wilson, serving a life-without-parole sentence for robbery, managed to elude authorities for five days before he was arrested in a Florida hotel.
Wilson was recently indicted for the escape, charged with one count of first degree escape and three counts of promoting prison contraband. The grand injury indictment from St. Clair County lists the forbidden items in his possession which may have been used in the escape, including “a Taurus firearm, bolt cutters and hacksaw blades.”
Antwone Wilson (L) and Ronald King (R) (Source: Shelburne, Beth)
King has also been charged in the escape, but his case is still pending the outcome of grand jury hearings, according to the St. Clair County District Attorney’s office.
ADOC Director of Investigations Arnaldo Mercado confirmed the prisoners had those items when they escaped, but would not comment on how they obtained them or whether current or former prison staff members are under investigation for helping in the escape. He said the investigation is open and ongoing, but needs to remain confidential. As to why the investigation has taken a year, Mercado said he is hoping to be done soon, but can’t put a date on when the work will be complete.
“We are following every single lead and we’re going to exhaust all leads before we reach a conclusion,” Mercado said. “We want to make sure we are able to secure convictions of those involved, regardless of who they are.”
Wilson first contacted WBRC by phone while he was on the run and said he broke out of prison because he’s innocent of the robbery that landed him in prison with a life sentence. Since he was recaptured, Wilson has called WBRC several times from prison and said corrupt prison employees sold him the items used to facilitate the escape, including a loaded handgun and a pair of bolt cutters that he and King used to cut through a section of the prison fence. He said he paid employees $10,000 for the items and planned the escape a month in advance.
Director Mercado said Wilson has provided ADOC investigators with leads that they are pursuing, which may result in criminal charges in the near future. Wilson is currently in protective custody at an ADOC facility.
“If those leads prove to be truthful, we will issue arrest warrants for those individuals, if we can prove that they were involved,” Mercado said.
Antwone Wilson appears in photos purportedly taken inside the St. Clair Correctional Facility, with bolt cutters and handgun used in escape. (Source: WBRC FOX6 News)
WBRC also received copies of several posed photographs of Wilson, purportedly taken inside the prison. In one, Wilson is holding a handgun, in the others he sits on what appears to be a prison bunk with a pair of bolt cutters stuck in his pants and a handgun on his lap. Wilson is also wearing jewelry, with a “black and mild” cigar in his mouth, all considered contraband items by ADOC.
In the weeks following the escape, a prison employee sent WBRC a picture that appears to show the repaired section of fence where Wilson and King escaped. The employee, who asked that we withhold using his name for fear of retaliation from prison administration, said prison officials patched up the damaged fence along the prison’s sally port gate with welded steel and a new section of fencing. The employee said many officers agreed that numerous blind spots, poor lighting and a lack of surveillance cameras allowed the prisoners to slip away undetected.
Director Mercado said ADOC conducted an internal and external investigation following the escape and has taken steps to mitigate and correct deficiencies at the facility, but he would not provide specific details due to security concerns.
Days after the escape, former St. Clair Correctional Warden David Wise called it an unacceptable security failure that resulted from lack of proper staff. Wise, who retired in 2010 after 28 years with ADOC, said he was not surprised to hear that the prisoners may have had help in the escape from inside the facility.
“I hate to say that, but there’s a lot of corrupt officers walking around in that prison," Wise said.
Wise also pointed out that a loaded gun inside a prison presents an unprecedented security risk. In 1985, when Wise was a young correctional officer, a group of prisoners at St. Clair Correctional used a gun to take control of the prison and riot. Dozens of inmates and officers were beaten, a warden suffered a broken jaw and a nurse was raped.
In 2015, three people were arrested after two handguns, drugs and cell phones were thrown over the prison fence. The following week, officers found rounds of ammunition hidden inside the prison.
Photo of damaged fence from prison escape at St. Clair Correctional Facility. (Source: WBRC)
Mercado admitted he considers the 2017 escape one of the most serous security breakdowns within ADOC, but pointed out the incident shed light on some areas that needed corrective action. Still, he does not believe St. Clair Correctional is particularly vulnerable to security meltdowns.
“We understand the seriousness of the incident,” Mercado said. “We haven’t had an escape happen again from a major facility.”
The December 2017 escape was not the first time prisoners have broken out of St. Clair Correctional. In 2000, a group known as the “St. Clair six” escaped by using a makeshift broom to dig under an electrified fence and crawl out. All six were eventually recaptured.
WBRC has reported on the extraordinary level of violence at St. Clair Correctional Facility for years. The prison was the target of a class action lawsuit filed by Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in 2014, that claimed homicides, stabbings, sexual assaults and robberies occurred on a daily basis. The lawsuit was settled in October 2017, when both EJI and ADOC agreed to implement new reforms to improve inmate and employee safety, security and management of the prison. Earlier this year, EJI cited three fatal stabbings as evidence of the need for “immediate intervention.”
Former ADOC officer Justin Watts was arrested in May, 2018.
In October, WBRC reported on ADOC’s struggle to control contraband, including illicit and prescription drugs, weapons and cell phones. Earlier this year, former ADOC officer Justin Watts was arrested and charged with bringing drugs into St. Clair Correctional. Watts is charged with multiple drug felonies in both St. Clair and Calhoun counties including trafficking synthetic marijuana, promoting prison contraband, marijuana possession, possession of a controlled substance and using his position for personal gain.
Over the last year, WBRC asked ADOC several times for an update on the escape investigation, but each time a spokesperson said the investigation was ongoing and no details could be released.
Mercado said the public can have faith that ADOC will exhaust every lead until it reaches a conclusion as to exactly how the two prisoners were able to escape, and whether anyone on the inside assisted them.
“I can assure you, once we conclude our investigation, we will put all the information out and will be 100% transparent,” he said.
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The Dischma experiment: how does interaction with the atmosphere determine the depositing and melting of snow?
The depth of the snow cover in various regions of the mountains plays a crucial role not only in avalanche formation, it also influences the reach of available water resources. Precise estimates of the amount of water contained in the snow remains difficult, however, because little is known about the mechanisms that influence snow distribution and melting. Thus within the framework of the Dischma experiment, scientists are examining the following questions:
Which atmospheric processes determine snow deposits in wintertime Alpine terrain?
How does the energy balance of a thinning snowpack shift in the spring? And why do some patches of snow persist longer than others?
For this purpose, precipitation fields, snow distribution and the melt dynamics of the Alpine snowpack are analysed, supported by field experiments and numerical modelling in the Dischma valley (Davos district, Fig. 1), a high-altitude Alpine catchment zone. In particular, the interaction which takes place between the near-ground atmosphere and the snowpack is examined.
Fig. 1: The Dischma valley in spring. The landscape becomes very patchy because some areas of ground are bare while others are covered with snow. In view of its U-shape (thermal winds) and good accessibility, as well as the only marginal influence of human activity, it is an ideal location for conducting snow hydrological and meteorological investigations.
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What are the factors determining the spatial distribution of the winter snowpack?
Investigations have shown that the distribution of precipitation a few hundred metres above the ground is much more even than the distribution of snow on the ground. In order to examine the near-ground processes that give rise to this disparity, scientists taking part in the Dischma experiment are tracing the path of snow particles from their formation to their moment of contact with the ground. The specific questions being addressed by the research are:
What influence does the terrain exert on the formation of precipitation (cloud microphysics and dynamics) and the distribution of precipitation in an Alpine catchment zone?
How does preferential depositing of precipitation on lee slopes contribute to precipitation variability?
How does snow transport contribute to precipitation variability?
How much snow is deposited on steep rock faces and what effect does a turbulent windfield have on the depositing of snow there (Fig. 2)?
Fig. 2: Rock face in the Dischma valley. The accumulation of snow on the rock face differs markedly from the pattern of accumulation on the windward lower slopes.
What happens when the snowpack is partially thinning, and why do some patches of snow persist longer than others?
Fig. 3: Weather radar for measuring the concentration of precipitation in the air.
When the winter snowpack thins in springtime and individual patches of bare ground appear, the energy balance shifts significantly. Near-surface layers of air become warmer above bare ground than above snow. The wind transports this warmer air over the areas still covered with snow, raising the temperature of the snowpack there. While upslope winds can arise above the bare areas, downslope winds occur at the same time above the larger snow patches. This gives rise to a complex wind system that can, as a result, substantially influence the heat exchange between snow and atmosphere. In addition, local differences in the micrometeorology enable individual patches of snow to persist much longer than others. In the Dischma experiment, researchers are analysing this energy balance and the melt dynamics of the thinning snowpack by way of extensive measuring campaigns. They are also investigating how the various processes influence the longevity of individual snow patches, and quantifying the hydrology of the entire catchment zone. This aspect of the project gives rise to the following research questions:
How much energy, in the form of sensible heat, is transported from bare areas to the snow, and how does this quantity change, depending on the snow cover?
How does the turbulent heat flux above the snow change as a consequence of atmospheric stability (e.g. atmospheric decoupling)?
What complex wind systems arise from the simultaneous occurrence of downslope and upslope winds, and how do these influence the energy balance of the snowpack?
What are the benefits of these investigations?
The goal of this research project is to understand fundamental processes to the extent necessary to allow their parameterisation and integration in hydrological and meteorological models. Among other outcomes, this can lead to improvements in the management of Alpine water resources, related to hydropower for example, and in the forecasting of floods. Furthermore, such models can indicate how water resources are likely to be affected by climate change.
Fig. 4: Ultrasonic anemometer to measure atmospheric turbulence and turbulent heat transfer.
The researchers are using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model to analyse the effect on the precipitation field of the atmospheric flow and cloud microphysics. They are examining the particle dynamics with the aid of large eddy simulation (LES), in particular by simulating the interaction between local atmospheric turbulence and particle movement in the air. For the numerical analysis of the melt dynamics they are using the snowpack and surface process model ALPINE3D, which is driven by high-resolution atmospheric fields (3D fields: temperature, humidity, wind) from the atmosphere model ARPS (Advanced Regional Prediction System).
Field experiments
In collaboration with the Environmental Remote Sensing Laboratory of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPF), Lausanne, scientists are measuring the precipitation field above the Dischma valley with high-resolution weather radar (Fig. 3). In order to establish how the precipitation is actually distributed on the ground, they are also measuring the snow distribution before and after major precipitation events by terrestrial and airborne laser scanning.
In order to capture the boundary layer flow and heat exchange above the thinning snowpack, the wind and temperature are being recorded at different altitudes with a high temporal resolution of 20 Hertz (Fig. 4), which also reveals their high-frequency fluctuations. These fluctuations provide insights into turbulent structures within the boundary layer and the turbulent heat exchange above individual snow patches. A large number of mobile weather stations measure the large-scale wind and temperature fields (www.sensorscope.ch).
The researchers also record ground temperature with an infrared camera. High-resolution temperature fields are provide insights into the dynamics of the warming and cooling of the patchy bare and snow-covered areas. This will also enable scientists to identify areas of persistent cold air, which foster the survival of snow patches.
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A Browse Through Portland’s Best New Boutiques
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Celandine Vintage
911 NE Dekum St., 208-520-2381 | Noon-7 pm Wednesday-Monday.
Once a vendor in Haus of Vintage on Southeast Hawthorne, Celandine moved into a cozy Dekum storefront only five months ago. It's a store where bright colors are meant to be mixed, and the clothes aren't divided by gender or size. Celandine has a reliable stock of parent-core basics—light-wash mom jeans, printed short-sleeve button-downs and solid-colored sweaters that advertise truck stops or the city of San Diego. The store occasionally sells '70s kitchenware and has a decent supply of earthy jewelry. But it's mostly filled with '80s and '90s pieces in solid colors that are so bold, you're best off matching them with even more color to fully own their wackiness, like a pleated, deep purple skirt ($18) or a fuzzy Creamsicle-orange turtleneck ($18). In the best way possible, it's hard not to leave with an armload of clothes that make you look a little like Miss Frizzle or a character from Scooby-Doo. SHANNON GORMLEY.
The Culture PDX
1402 SW Morrison St., 971-271-7279 | Noon-8 pm Tuesday-Sunday.
Nike has exploded back to the center of the cultural conversation recently, but at the Culture PDX, it never actually left. Located downtown a few blocks east of Providence Park, the modestly sized store is a monument to the swoosh, selling all manner of artifacts from the company's history, from sneakers to apparel to button sets and other vintage knickknacks. Referring to itself as a "boutique and gallery," the shop festoons its walls with framed photos of '90s athletic heroes, from Jordan (natch) to Agassi to classic Sports Illustrated covers. And if that's not enough of a nostalgia rush for you, there's a TV set with an original PlayStation, and yes, you're free to play it. MATTHEW SINGER.
Enjoy Co.
3202 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 503-752-7079 | 11 am-7 pm Tuesday-Sunday.
Nestled between a tax-preparation service and a futon store, hidden Hawthorne gem Enjoy Co. appears at first glance to be a barber shop—and it is, at the front. But take a few steps past the salon chairs and you'll find a beguiling feminist boutique. Unlike fast-fashion giants that use sweatshops overseas to manufacture clothes ironically emblazoned with "GIRL POWER," Enjoy doesn't play it safe with pre-packaged liberal feminism. Its apparel is decidedly more radical—see the T-shirt that reads, "This Shirt Kills Fascists," and the socks proclaiming, "Satan Is a Woman." On the accessories side, the assortment varies from handmade stained-glass night lights ($65) and engraved pocketknives ($35) to ceramic mugs that read, "RIP Old Portland" ($18). It's as if someone meticulously combed through Etsy and handpicked the most brazen designs. Though the prices can be a bit steep for the demographic most likely to frequent the place—shirts range from $25 to $40—at least the money goes toward independent brands rather than corporations that don't need the business. And that's, like, totally cool. MIA VICINO.
515 SW Broadway, heirportland.com | 12:30-7:30 pm Monday-Friday, noon-7:30 pm Saturday.
Portland's retail scene can be precious. At some point, the Portland shopper seeks a refuge, a safe space where fucks are given few and far between. That place is Heir. Opened last October by Kyan McKernan and Cam Gilmer, the store specializes in reselling streetwear from New York's Supreme and Japan's A Bathing Ape (commonly shortened to "Bape") as well as a selection of vintage tees. Though its windows look out into the sterile halls of Morgan's Alley, browsing in Heir feels like hanging in a stoner friend's basement. Walls are decked out with years-old posters and promo memorabilia, like ashtrays and rare toys designed by pop artists like Kaws, lie everywhere. The store's garment racks are stuffed with inventory that churns so rapidly, Heir doesn't keep stock—only a handful of the rarest items sit behind glass cases. Despite its value and scarcity, McKernan and Gilmer take a hands-on approach to their inventory. "It's kinda like a museum for the younger generation, in an aspect," says Gilmer. WALKER MACMURDO.
Ladies of Paradise
959 SE Division St., No. 125, ladiesofparadise.com | 11 am-6 pm Tuesday-Sunday.
The new brick-and-mortar run by the Instagram-famous styling duo of Harlee Case and Jade Daniels is a millennial-pink puff of stoner girl power. As vintage hounds who've made a business taking promotional photos for cannabis brands, each display of stylish smoking accessories, jewelry and cannabis-centric tees is highly photogenic. Baby-pink wallpaper patterned with cannabis leaves is illuminated by disco balls lining the window. Local ceramicist Stonedware has mint-colored and custom gold-leafed pipes for sale ($80-$120), as well as High Society's chic wearable roach clips ($65-$125). An epic retro brass shelf holds various CBD products like tinctures by Skyline Isolations and non-cannabis smokable herbal blends by Barbari. There's also a well-curated selection of general cool-girl accessories like gold chain belts by VidaKush ($88), No Sympathy swimwear ($55-$70) and Kush scented candles ($22). Just be sure your phone is charged, because you won't be able to resist taking selfies while you shop. LAUREN YOSHIKO.
Laundry PDX
204 SE Alder St., 602-820-1038, laundrypdx.com | 1-6 pm Monday-Thursday, noon-6 pm Friday-Sunday.
The central eastside isn't known for its shopping. But that's where you'll find Laundry, a tiny 475-square-foot boutique devoted to vintage sportswear and '90s pop culture located in the mammoth Portland Storage Company building. Packed with racks of vintage Trail Blazers jerseys, Starter jackets sporting the logos of every NBA and NFL team across satin, and T-shirts emblazoned with the scowling, keg-shaped skull of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Laundry has become a fixture in Portland's thriving streetwear scene since opening in May 2017. Owner Christopher Yen works with other resellers, creating a treasure trove that strikes the rare balance between curation and a generous stocklist. Laundry has even become a resource for Portland's sportswear titans, receiving visits from consultants from Nike, Adidas and Jordan Brand to inspect parts of Yen's collection that could fill gaps in their institutional memories. It's reason enough to venture down to a neighborhood better known for its vegetable distributors. WM.
Maripoll
3080 SE Division St., 503-206-8588, shopmaripoll.com | 11 am-8 pm daily.
An instant addition to the ultimate girlfriend shopping trip in Southeast Portland, Maripoll is like a well-curated Forever 21 of It girl indie brands. Here is where you can pick up a corduroy UNIF miniskirt ($95), metallic platform booties ($10) and a Valfre crop sweater ($68) for a tag-worthy fall look. Fashion photographer Chase Hart (@myfridayfilms) opened the shop as an extension of his career shooting Portland-area models and friends wearing those brands, and the color-coordinated racks are stacked with trendy styles—feminine, ruffled blouses and bustiers, striped '90s-revival mini-dresses and tiny, geometrical sunglasses to match, which are all priced at a tempting two for $20. A whole new outfit won't break the bank, but you can get closer to doing so if you go for a new leather moto jacket by Born a Bad Seed. If you're looking to splurge, the retro-inspired, made-by-hand Solstice Intimates collection is well worth a browse for swim or loungerie. Similar to stores like Forever 21 or H&M, there are accessories such as velvet caps, patterned wallets and Korean face masks near the checkout counter. Unlike fast-fashion megahouses, Maripoll hosts monthly art shows and sells locally made jewelry on consignment from artisans like Jocelyn Morin. Moreover, Hart is usually the guy ringing you up. LY.
Mister Sister
3962 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 520-241-8255 | 11 am-8 pm daily.
Mister Sister exists at the prairie-child nostalgia intersection of Madewell and Free People. Its carefully curated stock favors handmade touches, fabrics that are either breezy white or semi-industrial, and sticks to muted, neutral colors. The white-walled Hawthorne store is an amalgamation of romantic Americana—embroidered linen blouses ($58), Gunne Sax dresses ($68-$175) and a massive rack dedicated to vintage Levi's ($68-$250). Despite the store's focus on delicate lace dresses and cactuses in terra-cotta pots, the owners have a taste for zanier clothes, too, which becomes evident whenever they hold sidewalk sales and open up their warehouselike backroom. There, you can find the likes of a neon-green fishnet shirt, a Nickelback concert tee ($5) or a bulky military jacket ($10). SG.
Project Object
2502 NE Sandy Blvd., 503-477-5274, projectobject.co | Noon-6 pm Wednesday-Monday.
Project Object is a cornucopia of femme flair, stocking unique adornments like gold-wire-wrapped clitoris rings ($40), discreet silver boob necklaces ($62), etched Janet Jackson and Dolly Parton mirrors ($50), and pins that read "Queers" and "Daydream Believer" ($10-$11). While small, the shop offers a colorfully curated selection of local and international wares. Most of the goods are locally made, but a few pieces are shipped from Japan and Canada. Overall, the shop leans toward a feminist-punk aesthetic. Screen-printed shirts with the slogan "Grl Pwer" ($40) fill one back rack, while mugs with gold-enameled "Fuck This," "Fuck That" and "Fuck Trump" ($30) share a shelf with handmade ceramic geopipes ($70-$100) and a Stoner Babes coloring book ($14.95). If you stop in, take a minute to flip through the You Think You Know Me card game sets ($30), which are the product of a Kickstarter campaign launched by Portlander Ami Baio. ELISE HERRON.
219 NW Couch St., 503-208-3660, unspokenpdx.com | Noon-7 pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday.
Unspoken is a sparse boutique dedicated to street fashion that costs neither too much nor too little. Ira LaFontaine, the mind behind irreverent Trail Blazers/pop culture mashup Trillblazin and pastel-goth athleisure brand Tabor Made, opened the store in Old Town with business partner Gabe Figgs last year. Head inside to the austere space, and you'll find LaFontaine's Tabor Made and Trillblazin lines, plus a new in-house line of understated hoodies ($78) and tees ($32), along with collections from a new wave of midrange streetwear brands that blend fashionable fits with modern graphics. Biggest of all, LaFontaine's boutique was the first in Portland to carry Los Angeles-based Pleasures, whose '90s grunge- and post-punk-inspired streetwear ($36-$80) blew up into one of 2016's most hyped labels after the line put Kurt Cobain's suicide note on a T-shirt. WM.
Whimsy Wandering
2505 SE 11th Ave., Suite 100, 503-994-4639, whimsywandering.com | 11 am-5 pm Monday, Wednesday-Saturday; noon-4 pm Sunday.
Shoppers at this small, cozy clothing shop are greeted by a bright marquee reading, "Welcome to Whimsy Wandering, We Love You," which is just one of many printed affirmations on display. According to the shop's website, owner Alanna Byrd's goal is to "create and curate feel-good clothing, jewelry and accessories that empower women." On a recent visit, Byrd individually greeted customers, several of whom she recognized as regulars, while cooing sweetly at her blue-eyed 6-month-old in her husband's arms. Garment selections are all handpicked based on Byrd's style predilections. For the most part, pieces run under $100. Standouts include silk-soft, fleece-lined leggings ($19), velvet harem jumpsuits ($60), black chiffon slip-style dresses ($20), and one incredible, reversible, rose-embroidered bomber jacket ($52)—which, unfortunately, is no longer on offer, as it is now hanging happily in this reporter's closet. EH.
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Corrupt govt officials besiege Chinese firm
2 July 5, 2019 4:10 PM
Source: Corrupt govt officials besiege Chinese firm – The Zimbabwe Independent July 5, 2019
A forklift operator at Chinese company Sunny Yi Feng Tiles in Norton stacks floor tiles for the export market. Pic: Ruvimbo Muchenje.
THE Chinese have expressed outrage at the Zimbabwean government following a siege laid on one of its investors by corrupt government officials amid complaints about the rule of law, property rights, political bullying, criminality and corruption, it has emerged.
BY BRIDGET MANANAVIRE
The situation has tensed up the two countries’ diplomatic relations, while testing their strength. Harare considers Beijing its all-weather friend and strategic partner, but the Chinese this week openly questioned that posture after one of its investors was put under siege by local politicians and their supporters without protection.
This comes as Chinese company Sunny Yi Feng Tiles Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd, which has invested US$50 million into its Norton-based floor tile production factory, has decided to abandon its expansion plans, citing persistent harassment and demands for bribes by politicians and government officials.
The Zimbabwe Independent understands the Chinese Embassy in Harare this week engaged government over the issue and demanded protection for its investors, more so considering the two countries’ cordial relations.
China has various companies in Zimbabwe involved in mining, energy, construction, infrastructural development and manufacturing, among other economic sectors.
A Zimbabwe ministerial delegation consisting of Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa, Industry and Commerce minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu and Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, as well as Information permanent secretary Nick Mangwana toured the company on Wednesday under pressure from Beijing to protect its investors.
In a damage-limitation exercise, Mutsvangwa invoked longstanding relations between Zimbabwe and China dating back to the liberation struggle, before calling for mutual appreciation of differences in culture and customs between locals and foreign investors.
Sunny Yi Feng started manufacturing tiles in May. The company produces between 30 000 and 35 000 square metres of tiles per day, exporting 70% of the tiles to Sadc countries, including South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique.
In addition, the company, which employees 1 193 locals, is setting up equipment in preparation for establishing a tableware manufacturing plant.
However, it was in the news recently after one of its employees allegedly assaulted Chief Chivero on June 17.
Sunny Yi Feng, however, denies the allegation and insists the chief actually assaulted its employee in front of two police officers and scores of people who were seeking employment. The company says police officers from Norton Police Station took statements from witnesses who exonerated the company employee and implicated the chief.
It also says it has been under siege from local politicians and their supporters. It has had run-ins with Norton MP Temba Mliswa over the alleged assault incident. Mliswa has also accused company officials of ill-treating and sexually abusing workers, failing to respect environmental laws and illegally mining gold.
His tweets accusing the Chinese of illegal gold mining and gang-raping workers have gone viral. The gold-mining and rape claims were this week dismissed by the company and the Chinese Embassy which has been angered by the issue.
The embassy has, however, initiated dialogue between Sunny Yi Feng and Mliswa, while encouraging the company to ensure it abides by the country’s labour and environment laws.
Chinese Embassy deputy ambassador Zhao Baogang told the Independent this week said government should protect foreign investors against such sort of problems.
Zhao also said the Chinese company, for its part, needs to address some labour and environmental issues which have arisen, but insisted investors should be protected.
“An MP should not always interfere in the operations of an investment project, acting like a government official or a policeman. It is the job of government officials to deal with such issues. Obviously, this is also what is expected under the ‘Zimbabwe is Open for Business policy’,” he said.
“Foreign companies, including Chinese companies, have to follow Zimbabwean laws; labour laws and environmental laws, but when problems arise they should be solved amicably without harassing investors.”
Zhao said Zimbabwe and China enjoy a longstanding friendship dating back to the liberation struggle in the 1960s and this should be reflected in trade and investment relations, not just in rhetoric and symbolisms. Beijing has fought in Harare’s corner during dark days after the liberation struggle.
In 2008, China defended Zimbabwe at the United Nations Security Council when some veto powers of the UN wanted sanctions to be imposed on the country. Beijing vetoed the UN Security Council resolution that would have condemned the country into being a global pariah. Russia abstained.
“In the new era the relations have been elevated to a comprehensive strategic level and I think that the way we treat each other should reflect that. We have confidence in the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and we want our relations to continue to grow. We, however, wish the government would take more proactive measures to protect investors,” Zhao said.
“I am not talking about Chinese investors only, but investors from all over the world. Investors all over the world look at how you treat other investors before coming to invest.
“The government is talking about re-engagement and being open for business. Actions, however, speak louder than words. If you treat investors fairly and projects succeed, investors will be watching and will throng to your country.”
Zhao said China has been consistently assisting Zimbabwe with concessional loans attracting low interest rates of between 2% and 2,5%, while also contributing to investment, job creation and major infrastructural projects. He said this showed it wanted to promote productive relations which were being undermined by investor disruptions.
“The Chinese assistance and investment should be acknowledged and appreciated, even if it is not, it should not be denigrated. Those groundless accusations in the social media against investors are not acceptable,” Zhao said.
However, Zhao said the Chinese Embassy appreciates measures subsequently taken by government to rectify the situation, “including sending ministers to the company to show their support”.
Chinese President Xi Xinping in April last year expressed displeasure to Mnangagwa over how Harare was treating Chinese investors despite the two countries enjoying warm relations. This was after government unilaterally and unlawfully cancelled Anjin’s mining concession in Chiadzwa alongside six other companies a few years ago.
Sunny Yi Feng vice-managing director Wang Xiaojing told the Independent the company’s board had become so frustrated by the persistent harassment and threats that they decided not to expand operations in the interim. He said the company would consider halting operations should the harassment, extortion and threats continue.
Wang said the company had planned to invest in more projects in Zimbabwe, but has now decided to look elsewhere in the region for oportunities.
“Our board has resolved to stop the expansion that had been planned and instead concentrate on the current project. They wanted to open four more factories here but that is not going to happen anymore. And if this persists we might also be forced to shut down,” he said.
“So far we have invested US$50 million on this project, but all in all we wanted to invest US$1,2 billion in Zimbabwe. We wanted to invest US$300 million in Masvingo for linen production. The plan was to provide seed and capacitation for farmers. But now we are thinking of taking the projects to Zambia, Angola or Mozambique.”
Wang said the while company was prepared to weather the storm in the midst of economic problems, it was worried about criminal and political issues.
“Political pressure, threats and demands are unnecessary and difficult to understand,” Wang said.
He said besides bullying by politicians and regulatory bodies, the company has to deal with power and fuel shortages, among other issues, adversely affecting production, inducing low sales volumes due to the depressed economy.
“Some of these allegations are designed to put pressure on us and every day we get different people coming here with different demands or threats. We get visits from politicians and teams from the government with different agendas,” he said.
“For example, just today alone we got visits from two different teams from the Ministry of Health one from Chegutu and another from Harare. Why not have one team? The National Social Security Authority will also be making its way in the afternoon or another visit,” Wang said.
“The MP also approached us and wanted us to purchase or hire equipment through him and also recruit employees via him. We have a problem with that. Last week he came here and chanted slogans, while threatening to get one of our directors deported.
“He has also made demands to do with the welfare of workers and we have agreed and are addressing those issues. The gang-rape allegations and gold extraction claims are totally false and if anything like that happens a report to the police should be made.”
Mliswa, however, said he was protecting the interests of the people in his constituency who are employed by the company and has no sinister intentions.
“I have been accused of so many things, but if I did those things where is the affidavit, why did they not report to the police. Let’s not lose focus. Are they complying with the laws of the country? No. Even they have said that there have things they need to sort out,” Mliswa said.
“We have been engaging and they did say that there are things that need to be fixed. They just need to comply with the regulations. We must not compromise for Norton, at what cost?”
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Mliswa is right. He is the voice and conscience of the people in the constituency. He is doing his job very well. We need more representatives who work hard and show the responsibility he has shown so far. How come other companies who follow the regulations and laws are not crying out to government. with cases of extortion get hard evidence and approach the police or ZACC.
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YouTubers, Gaming YouTubers, YouTube Vloggers,
YouTube Pranksters
Morgz
Vlogs, Challenges & Gaming
@MorgzHudson
Every 3 Days
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“ GUYS, I HAVE SOMETHING BIG TO TELL YOU ”
―Morgz Intro
Morgan Hudson (Born: August 6, 2001 (2001-08-06) [age 17]), better known online as Morgz, is a British YouTube vlogger and gamer who does pranks, challenges, Fortnite and commentary videos. He is well known throughout the community as being youtube's most popular prankster, creating hits like The Pause Challenge.
Morgz used to be well known from FIFA until he moved on as a vlogger and has since gained huge success out of it. Infamous for his 3 AM videos, he is often referred to as childish and over-exaggerated and his videos are mostly for the young viewership.
His mother, Jill Hudson, is a huge part of Morgz's channel, often being featured in a lot of his videos either as a guest or a prank 'victim'. Morgan also has a girlfriend, Kiera Bridget and an Ex-Girlfriend, Caitlin, who has been in a few of his videos, though Kiera has been in more.
He also has an IQ of 1.
Morgz started off with gaming channel called "LegendaryGamersHD" (which he says in his "Fat Morgz" video). He would play Minecraft, Call of Duty, FIFA, and several more. He was then renamed to, "AngryGamerHD" by the time he reached around 100 subscribers, though later changing his name from AngryGamerHD to "MorgzGaming" after eventually reaching his 1,000 subscribers milestone, which was where the name 'Morgz' nickname came from.
Previous series'
During the MorgzGaming era, he had been doing an Outlast series (videos currently private), a Shout Out Sunday series (also private), and a few vlogs throughout that time period before making a video about changing his name yet again. "MorgzGaming" then became "ItsMorgz", while continued to make FIFA, Outlast, Shout Out Sunday, and Call Of Duty content. He was also shouted out by multiple people in order to help him gain subscribers.
At around 14,000 subscribers, he released his first set of merchandise. The main one was a, 'On the Diet Coke grind' design (Diet Coke is Morgz favourite drink), making a Diet Coke challenge competition after he announced it.
Morgz also did Gaming Setup videos. His second public Gaming Setup becomes his first video to reach 1 million views, his second most popular also being the previous Gaming Setup Morgz made the time he hit around 1,000 subscribers. Morgz announced his P.O Box where his fans can send fan mail and have done a series of him opening fan mail. Morgz also did London Vlogs with 5 other YouTubers, Wills, TheBlueDan, Swarmzy, Skillzer, and Treeny, doing the Crossbar Challenge together at the Sidemen Pitch.
At 40,000 subscribers, Morgz changed his name from ItsMorgz to simply just Morgz and got the verified badge a few days later. After that, Morgz uploaded more FIFA content than ever and gained a huge following. He went from 40,000 subscribers to 100,000 subscribers in only a month and continued making FIFA videos until he got a viral FIFA video called, "FIFA 17!!!" that got 2 million views in its first few days increasing his subscriber count from 160,000 subscribers to 200,000 subscribers in a few days as well.
Ever since the release of 'Pokemon GO', Morgz has done an enormous amount of Pokemon GO videos. His most popular one was, "MY BEST POKEMON CATCH!!! - POKEMON GO! - SO MANY CP 1,000+ Pokemon! it has over 6 million views and was his most popular video in a week.
When Morgz hit 500,000 subscribers, he finally revealed his Mum, Jill Hudson, and has done multiple videos with her since, and now does videos with her almost all the time.
At around 700,000 subscribers, Morgan started doing challenges, DIY's, and vlogs, giving him a major boost and growth on his channel. He went from 700,000 subscribers to 1,400,000 subscribers in a few months. His most popular Vlog was 'I kept this a secret all my life... (Webbed Toes) ' which currently has 7 million views and was his most popular video for a while.
After the major growth, he then continued doing vlogs, challenges, and DIYs. Morgan also did multiple challenges when he took a trip to Cyprus, giving him another boost. He went from 1,800,000 subscribers to 2,200,000 subscribers in about a month.
Channel Struggle
After the success of DIY's, challenges and vlogs, Morgan's channel were slowly growing, not getting a lot of views and often loses a chunk of subscribers after uploading a video. Morgz common view-count per video would be at least 200,000 views, but some do often get higher than that. Morgz was on a struggle in the second half of 2017 before returning to the past trend 'Song Lyric Text' pranking, which got millions of views.
Fortnite & Rapid Growth
During Morgan's channel struggle, he changed up his content by creating, and currently creating, childish and exaggerating videos for kids to view on. Morgz played the popular franchise Fortnite in March 2018 ranging challenges, regular gameplay or with his girlfriend Kiera Bridget. Morgan's most viewed video is "Kid Spends $500 on FORTNITE with Mom’s Credit Card... [MUST WATCH]" [1], where Morgz purchases the entire Fortnite Season 4 Battle Pass, and his mother finds out Morgz used his mother's credit card. Morgz has also done multiple other challenges which proceeded rapid growth, such as Spin The Wheel, Strip Fortnite and receiving money after getting an elimination in Fortnite. Morgz now does real life scripted challenges alongside his family, Morgz Mum Jill, Kiera Bridget, Martin and Ryan (ItsHaber). Many of his challenges are not supported as previous videos due to lack of over-hyping, over-exaggerating and making the videos obviously fake. But these videos are intended for little kids as the videos are still most of the time supported as Morgz is still growing rapidly.
Sexual Predator for Clickbait
Morgz has been exposed multiple times for misleading titles, clickbait, his Shout Out Sunday series that he used to run, and self-promotion in the comments when he was a small creator. In recent months he has, according to subscribers, been disappointing in his content, leading to a decrease in subscriptions per day. A YouTuber known as Kavos has exposed Morgz for making his Mum a 'sexual predator' for clickbait. The video he was referring to had a title called, "MY MUM HAD SEX WITH ME WHEN I WAS 12", which has since changed. Kavos's video even got it to be featured on DramaAlert, exposing Morgz and being good exposure to Kavos.
Morgz was also featured in a PewDiePie video, with Felix showing the video with the title of his Mum having "sex" with him at 12.
Over-Exaggerating Videos
Morgz has also been criticized by many other YouTubers such as Kavos, Pyrocynical, ImAllexx, MrBeast, and Keemstar for having bland and unoriginal content, using clickbait to gain views, and using manipulative tactics, seemingly artificially inflate his channel, and screaming too much and over-exaggerating in his videos. In ImAllexx’s video about Morgz, he points out that Morgz is tipping a fake pizza delivery guy in his video “TIPPING PIZZA DELIVERY GUYS FOR EVERY KILL IN FORTNITE” and that even if Morgz was actually giving away money, he’d be able to make it back anyways, “with the f**king mid-roll ads he put in the damn video.”, additionally, the Pizza Delivery guy was Morgan's real life friend Ryan 'ItsHaber' Haber. ImAllexx also accusing Morgz of using some rather questionable means in order to gain views involving his girlfriend and his mom.
He had also been exposed by multiple YouTubers that his videos are not intended towards kids by showing the possibility of sex happening in a thumbnail, which doesn't happen in the video. The acting in Morgz's videos is extremely staged and extremely over-reacted.
Kodak wK
A YouTuber known as Kodak wK exposes multiple Morgz videos to show that Morgz videos are not realistic as unscripted challenges are.
Kodak shows multiple Morgz videos and explains that the title and thumbnails of these videos are used to manipulate Morgz 'young viewers' to click on the video. Multiple Morgz thumbnails Kodak shows is showing allegedly underaged sex (with Morgz girlfriend Kiera), which originally does not happen in the video itself, making Kiera look like a bad partner.
Kodak also exposes Morgz pranks he does on his mom. One video shows Morgz and Kiera on a bed under a blanket, and Morgan's mother walks in. It is originally a prank but scripted. Kodak shows completely exposed cameras on Tripods when filming a prank, making it seem that the prank was staged.
Finally, Kodak exposes Morgz "I Set Myself in Jello for 24 Hours & It was a HUGE Mistake" and explains multiple things that can be obviously staged. As Morgz does enter the bath filled with Jello, and as the video goes on, Morgz claims to be freezing. Kodak responds and says his lips aren't blue and is not shivering. Martin (Morgz Uncle) does not help Morgz when being in a life-risking situation, instead of records the entire situation. And Morgz Mother was crying about a broken mop over Morgz in a life-risking situation. Martin eventually does "help" Morgz, but before helping, Martin was selfish about being called bald, making Martin himself look like a terrible human being. "Risking" Morgz's life for being called 'bald'.
Copying Viral Video Ideas
YouTuber MrBeast was aware of Morgan copycatting Jimmy (MrBeast) thanks to a Tweet from Chandler Hallow, an affiliate for Jimmy, who uploaded a screenshot comparing Morgz's videos to MrBeast.[2]
Morgan’s videos appeared to exact copies of MrBeast’s own content, containing challenges such as “I spent 24 hours in slime” and “I put 100 million orbeez in my mom’s backyard,” etc. While Chandler was rather dubious about Morgan copycatting, MrBeast had a measured response to the situation. “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” he wrote of the issue, appearing to take Morgan's stolen video ideas in stride.
However, other YouTubers weren’t as nonplussed by Morgz’s videos, with the likes of FaZe Banks calling MrBeast’s response “too nice.” MrBeast went on to claim that it would be “hypocritical” of him to call out Morgan for using his video ideas, claiming that he gets inspiration from other YouTube channels as well.
Morgz Mum Termination
Morgz' Mother runs her own YouTube channel, which was terminated on August 17, 2018, for harassment and bullying. Multiple YouTubers who had been against Morgz did not agree to his mother's channel termination. It was announced all over Morgz and Kiera Bridget's media (other than YouTube). The Morgz Mum channel was terminated for 10 hours before and later got reinstated the same day, and had gained a huge following afterwards.
Morgan's mother, Jill Hudson, has been in a variety of his videos, featured in almost every recent video currently. Jill has her own YouTube channel called "Morgz Mum". She also has a Twitter @BigJillHudson. Morgan's dad, Darren Hudson, and stepdad, Martin, have also been in a few of Morgan's videos. Darren does not run a YouTube channel just yet, but has a Twitter [3]. Martin does not own a Twitter or YouTube either, but is very present in Morgz's videos. Everyone in his family seems to be partially deaf, as you can assume from all the shouting.
Morgz and Kiera.
Morgan has met up with multiple girls in the past but has more recently been dating another YouTuber known as Kiera Bridget. She has done a lot of challenges, pranks, and 'surprising' videos with Morgz. They are still "together" as in many of the videos recently they have shown some 'romance'.
Morgz had also a short romantic stint with Anastasia Kingsnorth (Floral Princess) but she has since denied that there was ever romance.
Morgz is a Sheffield Wednesday supporter and has been seen wearing the 2018/19 shirt in his recent videos.
Morgz was featured in a Sidemen Sunday video jokingly as a 'disease' in the Sidemen Family Fortune.
Morgz is known to have a "punchable face". It originated from the "Sidemen YouTube Awards 2018" and Morgz was a nominee alongside JMX, Jake Paul and Logan Paul. Morgz was granted the winner.
Subscriber Milestones
Note the following dates are according to SocialBlade.com the dates may vary by about 1 day, and if you live outside of North America the dates may vary by up to 2 days due to the Time Zone Difference
1 million subscribers: December 18, 2016
2 million subscribers: June 22, 2017
3 million subscribers: April 3, 2018
4 million subscribers: July 29, 2018
5 million subscribers: August 22, 2018
6 million subscribers: October 13, 2018
8 million subscribers: February 4, 2019
9 million subscribers: March 15, 2019
10 million subscribers: May 30, 2019
Video View Milestones
100 million views: January 11, 2017
200 million views: June 28, 2017
300 million views: November 4, 2017
400 million views: April 5, 2018
600 million views: August 7, 2018
700 million views: September 2, 2018
800 million views: October 12, 2018
900 million views: December 3, 2018.
1 billion views: January 5, 2019.
1.1 billion views: February 3, 2019
1.2 billion views: February 18, 2019
1.3 billion views; March 16, 2019
1.4 billion views: April 13, 2019
1.5 billion views: May 16, 2019
Wikitubia Age Rating
TV-14 (Some Videos)
TV-PG (Most Videos)
TV-MA (Older Videos)
Morgz and his girlfriend Kiera.
Morgz with Infinite.
Morgz with Kiera Bridget, Tomo, Infinite, and Jake Paul.
Morgz with Ben Phillips
↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx3UNTnfCJI
↑ https://twitter.com/Challow212/status/1129105109395398656
↑ https://twitter.com/BigDarrenHudson
This page was created on November 3, 2017 by Aaaaaaazen.
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Anthony Garner May 2, 2018 May 2, 2018 Science
The New Age movement is a range of spiritual beliefs and superstitions. Quite often practitioners take a pinch of science and concoct a pseudoscience of fantastical absurdity. Sadly, practitioners often include one time scientists.
Such characters have abandoned the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses in favour of quasi religious dogma and ranting mumbo jumbo. They borrow catch phrases from quantum mechanics or cosmology and twist them into farcical support for their own deluded and untestable product.
You come across New Agers everywhere and I suspect they consist of the gullible on the one hand and salesmen on the other. Of course it is always possible that the salesman is a true believer in his own magic but one has to assume that this may be the exception?
John_Hagelin By niceowl – Flickr, CC BY 2.0
I was watching a video supposedly on consciousness – a lecture given by a man billed as a leading physicist – John Hagelin. I enjoyed his lucid explanation of physics for the non-scientist but began smelling a rat when he started to compare string theory to meditative trance. One apparently represents the most basic level of nature and the other (he said) the mind; and apparently they are equivalent. The guy sounded rather eccentric and on further investigation it turned out he was deeply involved in Transcendental Meditation.
In his book, Not Even Wrong: The Failure of String Theory and The Search for Unity In Physical Law (2007), the physicist Peter Woit wrote that identification of a unified field of consciousness with a unified field of superstring theory was wishful thinking, and that “virtually every theoretical physicist in the world rejects all of this as nonsense and the work of a crackpot”.
But there again maybe Mr Hagelin (a) is correct and / or (b) firmly believes and practices what he preaches.
Deepak Chopra By lifescript – CC BY 2.0
Deepak Chopra was once a qualified medical doctor but decided instead to push new age videos, books and pseudo religious jargon. Worthy scientist Richard Dawkins has said that Chopra uses “quantum jargon as plausible-sounding hocus pocus”. He is placed by oncologist David Gorski among the “quacks”, “cranks” and “purveyors of woo”, and described as “arrogantly obstinate”.
Discussing this with a rational, well educated and pleasant electro mechanical engineer this morning brought forth a different view. My friend believes that there is a place for New Age “belief” because of the paucity of what is on offer elsewhere from medicine or traditional religion. In his view, such quackery makes a lot of people happy and is therefore excusable and beneficial. If I understood him correctly.
So I guess the argument is that New Age quackery is a harmless placebo which can actually make some people’s lives better. And if it does improves live then I am glad of that. Personally it irritates me to death (as do its awful salesmen) but in a vale of tears perhaps any handkerchief ought to be welcomed.
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Jon Gruden targeted Paul Guenther as his defensive coordinator in his return to Oakland even before he got the Raiders job Cheap DaeSean Hamilton Jersey , believing his aggressive defensive scheme was just what the team needed to reverse years of bad play.
Guenther’s task has been even harder than originally thought because he is still waiting to get Oakland’s best defensive player in camp.
Star edge rusher Khalil Mack skipped the entire offseason program and now extended his holdout into training camp as he seeks a long-term contract commensurate with the skills of one of the NFL’s top defensive players.
”I really can’t worry about that right now,” Guenther said Sunday after Oakland’s first padded practice. ”I’m just trying to coach the guys who are out here. Obviously when he gets here, if he gets here, he’ll be an exciting piece to add.”
There is no indication of when that time will come as Mack’s camp and Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie have been quiet about negotiations. Mack is entering the final season of his rookie contract that is set to pay him $13.8 million and Oakland would have the option of using the franchise tag next offseason if no long-term deal is reached.
Mack is one of several prominent holdouts this summer, joining players like Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, Seattle safety Earl Thomas. Pittsburgh running back Le’Veon Bell is also staying away from training camp but is not a holdout since he has not signed his franchise tender.
”He’s working,” fellow edge rusher Bruce Irvin said. ”I talk to him every day. He misses it. You just know how it is. He’s working his butt off and when he gets in here he’ll be ready.”
Mack has been one of the top defensive players in football since being drafted in the first round in 2014. He was a first-team All-Pro at both defensive end and linebacker in 2015 and won AP Defensive Player of the Year in 2016. He has 40 1/2 sacks in four seasons and leads the NFL in QB pressures with 185 1/2 since entering the league, according to SportRadar.
Free-agent acquisition Tank Carradine has taken over Mack’s role at defensive end on the base defense but is not an accomplished pass rusher. The Raiders hoped to upgrade that rush by drafting defensive end Arden Key and tackles Maurice Hurst and P.J. Hall.
Key and Hurst have shown good bursts early in training camp as the Raiders prepare without Mack.
”We can’t worry about who isn’t here because when Khalil gets tired, when he goes out of the game, the guys who are here have to go into the game and play while he is tired,” Irvin said. ”He rarely gets tired, but when he does those guys have to be ready. We’re focused on getting these young guys ready and that stuff will take care of itself.”
Irvin is also taking on a bigger role in the pass rush after spending his first two seasons in Oakland as an outside linebacker who also rushed the passer.
Irvin dropped into coverage on almost one-third of pass plays last season, according to SportRadar. But Guenther plans to use him almost exclusively as a defensive end in his defense.
”I just think his best gift is going forward Derrick Nnadi Color Rush Jersey ,” Guenther said. ”That’s what he should be doing each and every down. Instead of playing linebacker and dropping into coverage, we have to utilize his and everybody else’s talents the best we can.”
NOTES: CB Gareon Conley has missed the past two days with a hip strain sustained on the first day of practice. … RB Jalen Richard left practice with an undisclosed injury.
Bills running back LeSean McCoy missed practice because of a right ankle injury and it’s uncertain whether he can play Sunday at Jacksonville in Buffalo’s first playoff game in 18 years. McCoy was carted off the field after getting hurt on the opening drive of the second half during Buffalo’s 22-16 win at Miami on Sunday.
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) – The brothers of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball landed in rainy Lithuania to start their career with a local basketball club.
The 19-year-old LiAngelo and his younger brother LaMelo, who is 16, signed professional one-year contracts with BC Prienai last month. The brothers arrived with their father LaVar Ball, the creator of Big Baller Brand.
LiAngelo and LaMelo are expected to make their debut on Jan. 9, when BC Prienai hosts Tsmoki-Minsk in a Baltic league game.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Rising star Bradie Tennell continued her breakout season by winning the women’s short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
Tennell saved the best short program of her career for the most important event and scored 73.79 points.
Mirai Nagasu, the 2008 U.S. champion and a 2010 Olympian who was passed over for the team four years ago, stood second, .7 behind Tennell. Defending champion Karen Chen, who has had a poor campaign, reversed that as the final skater and was third.
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Vegas Golden Knights signed leading scorer Jonathan Marchessault to a $30 million Jackie Robinson Jersey , six-year contract extension, the clearest sign yet that the first-year, first-place organization is going for it.
Since being taken from the Florida Panthers in the expansion draft, Marchessault has been a big reason for the Golden Knights’ surprising inaugural season. The 27-year-old forward has 15 goals and 22 assists in 37 games for Vegas, which leads the Western Conference at 27-9-2.
NEW YORK (AP) – Lightning star Steven Stamkos will serve as captain of the Atlantic Division team in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament this month in Tampa, Florida.
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin earned his 12th career All-Star nod as the fan-voted captain of the Metropolitan Division. Nashville defenseman P.K. Subban was voted captain for the Central Division, and Edmonton center Connor McDavid captain of the Pacific Division.
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) – Shakyla Hill’s assist in the closing seconds of Grambling State’s win over Alabama State gave the junior guard the fourth quadruple-double in NCAA women’s basketball history.
Hill had 10 assists to go with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 steals. The last quadruple-double was by Soja Tate of Arkansas State against Mississippi Valley State on Jan. 27, 1993.
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) – Mikaela Shiffrin took a women’s World Cup slalom for her seventh win in 14 starts this season.
The Olympic champion from the United States built on a commanding first-run lead to beat Wendy Holdener of Switzerland by 1.59 seconds.
Frida Hansdotter of Sweden was 2.11 behind in third, while Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova, the only skier to beat Shiffrin in a slalom event this season Mark Andrews Color Rush Jersey , finished 2.24 off the lead in fourth.
After skipping two speed races in Val d’Isere last month, Shiffrin leads the overall standings with 1,081 points after 16 of this season’s 38 races. Viktoria Rebensburg of Germany trails by 571 points in second.
Shiffrin is the defending slalom and overall World Cup champion.
Kei Nishikori pulled out of the Australian Open because his right wrist is not fully recovered enough from a torn tendon to withstand the rigor of best-of-five-set matches at a Grand Slam tournament.
Nishikori’s agent, Olivier van Lindonk, announced the 2014 U.S. Open runner-up’s withdrawal in an email.
The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the new season, begins Jan. 15.
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – Former champion Milos Raonic lost in straight sets to 18-year-old Alex De Minaur in a second-round upset at the Brisbane International.
Raonic, who won the Brisbane title in 2016 and reached the Wimbledon final that year, struggled to find rhythm with his usually booming serve in a 6-4, 6-4 loss to the Australian wild-card entry. The victory put De Minaur into a quarterfinal match against American qualifier Michael Mmoh, who upset No. 8-seeded Mischa Zverev 6-2, 5-7 Redskins Elite Jerseys , 6-4.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Orlando City signed forward Dom Dwyer to a three-year contract.
Dwyer, who played on the U.S. national team last year, was traded to Orlando from Kansas City last July. The deal included an MLS-record $1.6 million in allocation money.
Dwyer had nine goals and five assists in league play overall last season, including four goals and four assists after coming to Orlando.
Orlando also acquired midfielder Sacha Kljestan and $150,000 in allocation money in a trade with the New York Red Bulls for forward Carlos Rivas and center back Tommy Redding.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) – Defender Ashley Cole agreed to return for another season with the LA Galaxy. The MLS club announced a one-year contract with the 37-year-old English star. Cole had one goal and two assists in 29 games as the Galaxy’s left back last year. The former Arsenal and Chelsea stalwart has been with the Galaxy for the past two seasons, making 55 appearances as one of MLS’ most effective left backs.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) – Heather Bergsma won the 1,000 meters at the U.S. speedskating trials, with Brittany Bowe finishing second to join her longtime rival on the Olym.
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Guns are necessary to defend us from the evils of both government and sportswriters
TSN.ca columnist Scott MacArthur is mentally retarded.
What other conclusion can you draw from this insane column in which he basically objects to the recent Rangers and Blue Jays suspensions because of "old school" thinking like...cracking down on incessant rule breaking in order to establish order.
Gibbons got three games because he’s a repeat offender. This isn’t the first time Gibbons has re-entered the playing field after being ejected earlier in a game. Such an affront was it that it warranted a suspension only five games less than Odor’s, who decided it was time to be Muhammad Ali on a baseball field.
Gibbons was suspended for returning to a game he was kicked out of. He's done it multiple times, therefore the suspension increases. Repeat offenders bear a more significant penalty than non-repeat offenders. This should not be a new concept to a human being. Google "three strikes law" if you need a real-world-stolen-from-baseball example (to bring right back 'round to baseball). It's hard to see what all this has to do with Cassius Clay, of course: the notion that a physical blow during a physical game should necessarily always always always be penalized more than the physical action of trespassing just hangs openly in the article and hopes that you (irrationally) agree with it.
Chavez gets three games because he hit Prince Fielder with a pitch in the bottom of the eighth. It’s an automatic suspension because warnings had been issued to both benches after Bush deliberately hit Bautista. Follow that logic. This magic “warning,” yeah, it’s time to scrap it. Enough is enough.
Bush, and remember the league has established his intent, doesn’t get suspended for hitting Bautista because it was pre-warning. Chavez gets nicked because he hit Fielder post-warning.
I'm not sure who gave MacArthur the line about "with all the celerity of a tortoise crossing the street" but it certainly wasn't him, because nobody who thinks to use "celerity"† is also so functionally brain-fucking-dead that he can't grasp this concept either. MacArthur literally seems shocked that a suspension -- which is a higher penalty than a fine -- is issued out only in more serious cases‡. Namely: continuing to hit batters with a pitch, which has been specifically warned against in order to avoid games escalating. This event, of course, is precisely what happened after those players flaunted the warning. Rather than say "oh, turns out the rules are there for a reason", MacArthur is still thinking it's somehow a crime against nature that Jesse Chavez didn't get away with making a situation worse even after being warned against it...a warning that came with an automatic suspension, so he knew the consequences going into it. Matt Bush didn't: he could have been fined or suspended or gotten away with it scott-free. The league fined him for deliberately hitting Bautista. MacArthur's insane bloodlust for more penalties for more Rangers doesn't make any sense. Bush deliberately hit a player in a circumstance where MLB sort of kind of discourages it. There are other circumstances where they recognize it can be more dangerous or more serious, and then they discourage it more. Just like you're allowed to break a guy's arm if he's repeatedly punching you, but not so much if he only did it once. Again, this is basic stuff taught in High School law courses.
Going back to the beginning, MacArthur has nothing but a slew of false equivalencies. Rangers manager Jeff Banister "was speaking vaguely about the situation" and didn't even get a fine, dammit! Meanwhile Gibbons merely enters a game he was ejected to and gets punished. What's up with that? Does MacArthur think that a random visitor to the TSN studios should be treated exactly as harshly as one who has a court order keeping him 175m away from Kate Beirness at all times? Probably not. But then, he's been known to let his pathetically tiny brain shut down completely when his home team is concerned, so what's another case?
Meanwhile, the mental midget isn't done yet...
It’s time to disincentivize the intentional hit-by-pitch as a method of retribution. It is old school silliness in the same vein as the U.S. Constitution’s second amendment, which was penned long before sawed off machine guns existed.
This moron already was showing himself on the same mental plane as a frying pan, and then he turns around and shows complete ignorance of American history, firearms, and philosophy all in a single line. A "sawed-off machine gun" wouldn't even work properly, for one. For two, the inalienable human right to bear arms is not dictated by the U.S. Second Amendment (for example, British and Canadian citizens have this same inalienable right codified in Common Law, and like all fundamental human rights§ it isn't at the whim of lawmakers. Finally, any sensible reading of the Second Amendment involves U.S. citizens having the right to any weapon used by their military, including things far more powerful than machine guns.
Scott MacArthur is an anti-gun and anti-logic retard. No wonder he cheers for Toronto.
† Since celerity is derived from Latin, you might think perhaps that he's just French, until you remember his last name.
‡ MacArthur, if he could take the time away from sticking his own finger up his ass and then licking it thinking that it's a lollipop, might argue that the original hit-by-pitch is serious. I disagree, since I don't think hitting any Blue Jay with a projectile is serious, but most critically it can be serious without being more serious.
§ More accurately, human right since there is only one human right, the inalienable right to properly.
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Salah, Oshoala win African Player of the Year Awards
Mohammed Salah of Egypt and Nigeria’s Azeezat Oshoala have emerged as the winners of African Player of the year award for Men and Women respectively.
Both players were announced as the winners in the top categories at Thursday’s ceremony at the Accra International Conference Centre.
North Korea accidentally hits one of its own cities with missile –Report
A North Korean missile reportedly crashed into one of its own cities after it failed just minutes following its launch.
US officials said the Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) was initially thought to have disintegrated mid-flight after it was fired on 28 April last year.
Policeman killed, others injured in Gov Ishaku’s convoy accident
A police intelligence officer attached to the wife of Taraba governor, Barr. Mrs. Anna Darius Ishaku, died Thursday evening when his vehicle in the convoy of Governor Darius Ishaku had accident along Bali Jalingo road.
Two other occupants of the vehicle, a CIB police officer and a nurse are said to be in a critical condition at the time of filing this report.
He was involved in fraud-Kogi reacts to death of director who committed suicide
Kogi government has reacted to the death of a director in the civil service, Alphonsus Ameh.
The deceased, a Grade Level 17 officer in the Kogi State Pension Board, died barely three days after receiving sack letter.
On Thursday, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Yahaya Bello, Petra Onyegbule said Ameh was sacked due to his alleged involvement in fraudulent diversion of N225,936,425million pension fund.
Trump Demands That Publisher Halt Release of Critical Book
President Trump escalated his attack on a new book portraying him as a volatile and ill-equipped chief executive on Thursday as his legal team demanded that the author and publisher halt its release and apologize or face a possible lawsuit.
In an 11-page letter, the president’s lawyer said the book, “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House,” by Michael Wolff, as excerpted in a magazine article, includes false statements about Mr. Trump that “give rise to claims for libel” that could result in “substantial monetary damages and punitive damages.”
Leave or Face Imprisonment - Israel Issues "90 Days Ultimatum" to African Migrants
The Israeli government has issued a notice for thousands of African migrants to leave the country or face imprisonment.
The migrants will be given up to $3,500 (£2,600) for leaving within the next 90 days.
They will be given the option of going to their home country or third countries.
Lagos Police Command Dismisses 9 Officers, Demotes 20 Others
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the dismissal of nine policemen found guilty of various offences.
The Command also revealed that 20 others were demoted for offences bordering on gross insubordination, incivility and drunkenness, among others.
Fr. Mbaka and the Voice of God - by Reuben Abati
“I do not believe in my mind that the way things are in Nigeria, any Catholic priest has the mandate to decide which of the political contestants should be voted for…I don’t believe a priest should be doing that…If he was in my archdiocese, I will have sanctioned him long ago for the kind of utterances he makes.” – John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Catholic Bishop of Abuja Metropolitan See on Fr. Ejike Mbaka (2015)
Oby Ezekwesili Starts Campaign to Crush PDP and APC in 2019
Strong critic of bad leadership and former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili has kickstarted a campaign to make sure that none of the two main political parties in Nigeria - All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party - win the 2019 state and federal executive elections in Nigeria.
This comes after the disappointments by the parties over the years. Oby who alongside millions of Nigerians have been denied good leadership by retarded politicians who promise heaven on earth only to be elected and end up looting the treasury have called for a halt of the current political status quo.
Mystery in Ibadan as Corpse Exhumed 39 Years After Burial Discovered Still Intact
Human body, according to scientists, begins to degrade whenever life-sustaining processes that include blood circulation and metabolism stop functioning. Life in such body will end and feast on the dead body will begin for worms and bacteria that live in soil.
The lifeless body usually undergoes some unpleasant changes, such that skin and eyeball will decay. The hair and bones will also turn to dust in line with the law of nature.
Rotimi Amaechi Has a Serious Mental Case - Gov. Wike Fire Shots
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said that the Minister of Transport and former governor of the stare, Mr Rotimi Amaechi has a serious mental case.
He declared that national development has been stunted because of mentally challenged Ministers Amaechi.
Fulani Herdsmen Killed My Uncle and Dropped His Corpse at the Back of Our House - Benue Survivor
A survivor of the Benue attacks, James Igbudu has described how Fulani herdsmen attacked one of the communites leaving his uncle dead.
Igbudu explained that his uncle, Julius Ntwangwa, who worked with the Benue State Agriculture and Rural Development Agency, was among those killed by the herdsmen, who dropped his corpse at the back of the house.
Banky W and Adesua's High Society Wedding Documentary Airs on Africa Magic
A documentary on the celebrity wedding between R & B Singer Banky W and Actress Adesua Etomi is set to hit TV screens on Africa Magic channel on Jan.6.
According to the official trailer released by Africa Magic, the documentary titled “The Wellingtons”, showed the couple sharing details on why they chose to share their special day with the world.
How Leader of Aiye Cult Group, Akeem Abudu Met His Death At the General Hospital, Ikorodu - Police
THE WHOLE TRUTH.
RE- ROW OVER ALLEGED DEATH IN CUSTODY OF 37 YEAR OLD ACCUSED OF BEING A CULTIST:--
The attention of the Nigeria Police, Lagos State Command has been drawn to the above story or for better expression, incident, as published in The Nation Newspaper publication of Saturday, 23rd December, 2017, at pages 16, 17 and 34, and was stunned by the total falsification of facts cum circumstances of the case.
Ex-TAC Director, Mamman Daura, Dies
Former Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) scheme, Ambassador Mamman Daura, has died, according to Daily Trust.
He died yesterday after a protracted illness and will be buried today after funeral prayers slated for 2:30pm at the Emir of Daura’s palace in Katsina State.
Benue Killing: Governor Ortom Stoned By Youths During Violent Protest
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, was yesterday stoned by aggrieved youths protesting the killing perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen in the state, according to a report by DailyPost.
The Governor it was gathered was pelted with stone and other objects after he arrived the Wurukum roundabout in Makurdi, the state capital where the aggrieved youths were protesting the killing of their people by the herdsmen.
D'banj Honoured With Chieftaincy Title As 'Ezi Enyi Ka Nwanne of Amuzi' in Imo State (See Photos)
Nigerian musician and Kokomaster, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly called D'banj has been honoured as the "Ezi Enyi Ka Nwanne of Amuzi", Obowo in Imo State.
Photos: President Buhari visits Kaduna state, commissions new coaches and locomotives for the Kaduna-Abuja train service
President Buhari is currently in Kaduna state to commission some projects executed by the state government. Among the projects are the Rigasa train station new coaches and locomotives for the Kaduna-Abuja train service as well as the first inland dry port in Nigeria. He was received by the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi and others.
44-year old woman stabbed to death on the streets of London
A 44-year-old woman has died after she was stabbed to death on a residential street in East London yesterday evening January 3rd. Paramedics found the woman suffering seriously stab wounds and unresponsive in Norfolk Road, Ilford and called in the police. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7pm.
Tiwa Savage’s revelations about Tee Billz crushed him, says Basketmouth
Basketmouth, stand-up comic, believes Tiwa Savage, Mavin Records singer and Tee Billz, her estranged husband, did immense damage to their marriage as a result of their public revelations.
The couple’s marriage hit the rocks after Tee Billz took to social media to accuse his wife of being a serial adulterer and reportedly tried to commit suicide.
Clashes in Equatorial Guinea after government ‘foils’ coup attempt
Clashes were reported in Equatorial Guinea near the border with Cameroon on Wednesday, shortly after the West African state said it had thwarted a coup against President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, Africa’s longest-serving leader.
Government troops had shot dead a “mercenary” and “used gunfire to disperse them in the forests along the border”, state television TVGE said, without specifying how many “mercenaries” were involved or how long the clashes lasted.
Drama as three people struggle for IPMAN chairmanship at senate hearing
There was a mild drama at the senate during a public hearing on the cause of the petrol scarcity across the country.
At the commencement of the hearing on Thursday, Kabir Marafa, chairman of the committee on downstream, asked stakeholders to introduce themselves.
Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Trump In Utah Arrested
A federal grand jury has indicted a Midvale man on charges that he threatened to kill President Trump during his visit to Utah last month.
Travis Luke Dominguez, 33, faces 11 counts in the indictment, including five charges of maliciously conveying false information. He is accused of using the internet to make threats to kill or maim people at a South Jordan movie theater complex, a bank, and Midvale businesses.
Wilfred Ndidi Is The Best Tackler In Europe’s Top Five Leagues
Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been rated as the player with the most successful tackles across the top five leagues in Europe.
This was according to football news and statistics website Squawka Football.
France Invests €350m in Nigeria
The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to France, Dr Modupe Irele, on Tuesday announced that France invested about N150 billion (350 million euros) in Nigeria in 2017.
“It is estimated that in 2017 alone, France invested around 350 million Euros (about N150 billion) in Nigeria, mostly through soft loans to both the Federal and State governments and the private sector.
Mother abandons child with cerebral palsy in Delta State hospital
A 14-year-old boy, Steven Orode, diagnosed of Cerebral palsy and acute malaria has allegedly been abandoned by his mother at the Central Hospital, Warri, Delta State, TheNation reports.
The hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Mrs Success Obere, revealed that the teenager was admitted on December 12, 2017 and absconded shortly after he was diagnosed of the ailment at the hospital.
Mercy Aigbe and hubby, Lanre Gentry reconcile after 40th birthday celebration
It appears that actress Mercy Aigbe has buried the hatchets with her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry.
Recall that on her birthday on the ist of January, Mercy Aigbe received a birthday shout out from Mr Gentry, an act that many fans applauded.
FFK has “been abducted and forcefully taken prisoner by the most beautiful woman in the world”
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation, has revealed that he has been abducted and forcefully taken prisoner by someone. He further thanked the someone, who happened to be his wife for being there for him while also gushing about her.
He posted the photo above and wrote…
Dele Momodu recounts how he met and fell in love with his wife
Ovation magazine publisher, Dele Momdu, in a revealing piece published by City People has this to say about his marriage and love story:
50 years ago, a beautiful baby girl was born into the illustrious family of Chief Akinola Adaramaja, a first-class brain, erudite lawyer, the first Attorney-General of Ogun State, and Mrs Ebunoluwa Adaramaja, an extremely beautiful and very successful businesswoman, dealing in assorted merchandise of textiles and jewellery on the famous Lebanon Street, in Gbagi Market, Ibadan. On the 7th day, the baby girl was named Mobolaji Abiodun Adaramaja. The Adaramajas are a very prominent family in Ijebu-Igbo, while Mrs Ebunoluwa Adaramaja descended from Ijebu-Ode but grew up in Kano.
NNPC as sole importer, distributor inadequate – DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources has said the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation does not have the capacity to be sole importer and distributor of petrol.
New Year Killings: We Must Remain United Against Violence - Saraki
Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki says recent killings in the country that left countless Nigerians dead is ‘heinous’ and ‘reprehensible’, and called on all Nigerians to remain united in this trying times.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki said the recurrent random and widespread acts of hate and disorder prompted the senate last year to inaugurate an Ad-Hoc Committee to Review Nigeria’s Security Infrastructure for better delivery across the board.
APC chieftain urges Buhari to rejig cabinet
Mr Ebi Beredugo, Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to reshuffle his cabinet and inject technocrats to key positions to achieve the change promised by the party.
Beredugo told the Newsmen in an interview on Thursday in Yenagoa that most of the political appointees in the present administration have outlived their usefulness and must go.
Samsung becomes world’s biggest chip maker
South Korea’s Samsung has overtaken US rival Intel as the world’s biggest maker of semi-conductors as sales in the sector boom, a study published by consultancy Gartner showed on Thursday.
Samsung Electronics “gained the most market share and took the number one position from Intel -— the first time Intel has been toppled since 1992,” said Gartner analyst, Andrew Norwood.
Another Chibok Schoolgirl Salomi Pagu rescued
Troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole deployed in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno, on Thursday rescued one of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in April 2014.
The rescued girl was identified as Salomi Pagu, published as No.68 among the missing Chibok schoolgirls, according to Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, the spokesman of the Operation Lafiya Dole.
No permanent solution to fuel crisis without operational refineries – Ibe Kachikwu
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, says the Federal Government is working assiduously to revamp the country’s refineries to address the problems of fuel crisis.
Kachikwu said this on Thursday in Abuja during a one-day public hearing of the National Assembly Joint Committees on Petroleum (Downstream), investigating the causes of recent fuel scarcity recorded across the country since December 2017.
Zimbabwean woman arrested with 10 carats of diamonds in her undies
A Zimbabwean woman has been arrested after being found with 10 carats of diamonds stashed in her underwear, says a report.
According to New Zimbabwe.com, Happiness Chikwenje was arrested after being lured to the home of Lebanese businessman Sleiman Ahmad by police.
Popular Ghanaian Actress Confesses That She's a Witch
Popular Kumawood actress, Christiana Awuni has confessed in a sarcastic manner that she is truly a witch.
The actress who who has been portrayed as a ‘witch’ in local movies was accused by many of being a ‘witch’ in real life because of her ability to act the role perfectly well.
Israeli Scientists Develop World’s First Formation Flying Nano Satellites
A cluster of three nano-satellites developed by scientists at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, will be the world’s first to be flown in formation.
The project, developed with the collaboration of the French Adelis-Samson Foundation and the Israeli Space Agency (ISA), will be launched on the Indian launcher PSLV at the end of 2018 by the Dutch company Innovative Solutions In Space, which has a specialization in launching Nano-satellites.
CJ illegally transferred Farouk Lawan’s $620,000 bribery case – FG
The Federal Government has told the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal that the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, acted illegally by transferring a part-heard bribery trial of a former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Farouk Lawan, from one judge to another in March 2017.
Lawan ran into trouble when he was the Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy in 2012 for allegedly collecting $620,000 from the Chairman of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited, Mr. Femi Otedola.
‘World’s Most Expensive’ Bottle Of Vodka Gets ‘Stolen’ From A Bar
The ‘world’s most expensive’ bottle of vodka has been stolen from a bar in Denmark prompting a police investigation, according to reports. The alleged theft happened at Cafe 33, a bar in Copenhagen which displays a collection of vodka bottles, Deutsche Welle reports.
The owner reportedly said the bottle – made with gold and silver and worth $1.3million (£961,233) – was brought from Russia and produced by the Latvian company Dartz Motorz.
I Am A Force God Has Created, I’ll Become A Pastor After Retiring From Politics – Fayose
Governor of Ekiti state, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has said he would become the pastor of a “very big ministry” after retiring from politics,. He said his next target after leaving office is to become the president of the country after which he would go into full-time ministry.
Fayose said his “popularity” and “influence” would serve him in achieving his ambitions.
He said this during an interactive session with some reporters in Lagos.
‘Yahoo Boy’ Allegedly Kills Woman After Hitting Her And Her Child In Delta State
A suspected internet fraudster popularly known as ‘Yahoo Boy’ or Ghana Burger reportedly killed a woman after hitting her with his blue car in Delta state. According to Sapele Oghenek, the ‘Yahoo Boy’ ran into the woman who was selling water melon with her child by the roadside of Simple Ocean Hotel in Sapele area of Delta state.
Lionel Messi And Suarez Arrive Back In Barcelona After Holiday With Their Families
Lionel Messi has returned to Barcelona after spending the Christmas and New Year period back in his native Argentina.
The 30-year-old football star touched down in Spain on Tuesday and was accompanied by his family along with team-mates Luis Suarez and Javier Mascherano on a private jet.
Ransom Reduced To N1m For INEC Official’s Wife
Abductors of the wife of Mr. Effiong Ekereke, a senior Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) official in Akwa Ibom State have reduced their ransom to N1 million.
Mrs. Ekereke, a senior nursing officer, was kidnapped on New Year day by suspected hoodlums at her home in Ikot Akpankuk, Ukanafun local government area of the state.
I Will Appear Before Police, But Not CP Edgal – Lagos Alleged Badoo Kingpin
A suspected Badoo kingpin, Alhaji Abayomi Alaka, has said he is ready to submit himself to the Nigeria Police Force for investigations.
Alaka said this in an interview with The PUNCH.
Alaka, whose properties were sealed off by the Lagos State Government on Wednesday, has been on the wanted list of the Lagos State Police Command.
Naval Officer Writes Buhari, Exposes Salary Embezzlement By Superiors
A personnel of the Nigerian Navy, L S Atona A. has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, exposing tactical embezzlement of salary by military chiefs.
In the letter, he said that “military generals are not happy with your [Buhari’s] recovery as they wished him dead to enable them continue their fraudulent activities.
Man gets 7 years for forcing girlfriend to walk naked
A Manhattan judge slammed the misogynist sicko who forced his girlfriend to march outside naked with the maximum sentence Wednesday — sending him to prison for as many as seven years.
Jasson Melo, 26, faced time for coercion, a felony, for making the 22-year-old mother of his child undress and walk around his Harlem block. This followed hours of verbal and physical abuse inside his apartment, according to evidence submitted at his trial in Manhattan Supreme Court.
Chadian Kills Friend In Lagos For Not Lending Him Glasses
Two childhood friends, Yusuf Sanni and Ahmed Sosan, have parted on a tragic note after a fight broke out between them on Alhaji Alla Street, Morcas, Agege, Lagos State.
Sosan, a Chadian, reportedly stabbed Sanni in the chest during the fight on the New Year’s Day.
Buhari not decided yet on 2019
Presidency Muhammadu Buhari is yet to decide on whether to run in the 2019 election, Minister of Communications Adebayo Shittu has said.
Shittu who is also the national chairman of the Board of Trustees Muhammadu Buhari/Osinbajo Dynamic Support Group said this after visiting President Buhari at the Aso Villa. Amon other briefings, he came to inform Buhari about the group and his appointment as the head.
Police arrest eight herdsmen over Benue attacks
The police in Benue State have arrested eight herdsmen over the killing on Monday of 20 residents of Guma and Logo Local Government councils.
Police spokesman Moses Yamu said in a statement that “eight herdsmen, six in Guma and two in Logo, have been arrested in connection with the attacks.”
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SPRINGTIME BRINGS A FRESH OUTLOOK
April 16, 2019, Brewster, NY: Ace Endico, the largest food distributor in Westchester and Putnam Counties, looks forward to the warm weather embrace of turned soil, new crops, and the seasonal bounty that New York State farms and Metro-NY farms so beautifully produce year after year. Ace Endico is a proud member of the Pride of New York, a state run program which began in 2015 and unites growers and producers of New York grown or produced products with wholesalers, retailers and end users.
Local farm partners include; Satur Farms, 160 acres of nutrient rich soil since 1997 and a long time vendor for Ace Endico, located on the “North Fork” of Long Island and rich in salad greens, root vegetables, heirloom tomatoes and herbs; Hepworth Farms, a seventh-generation organic family farm in Milton, NY with over 500 acres of NOFA-certified land producing many varieties of organic vegetables but specializing in tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, zucchini, cucumbers, and many varieties of greens; Wallkill View Farms, 400 acres in New Paltz, NY, a third-generation farm operating since 1960 by the Ferrante family, which supplies Ace Endico with local corn, pumpkins, squash, and more; Jerry Shulman Produce, home of the well-known “Jerry’s Pride” label specializing in round white potatoes grown on Long Islands “North Fork”. Solar panels are used to operate their Cutchogue packing shed facility; and many more such as Dagele Brothers, Deer Run, Koppert Cress, and Intergrow Greenhouses.
Year-round producers are also plentiful with such sourcing companies as; Rockhedge Herb Farm which sources herbs locally when in season and from Florida to Hawaii, which are then cleaned and packed in their state of the art packing facility in Pleasant Valley, NY; and Lucky’s Real Tomatoes, family owned and based in Brooklyn NY, supplying American grown, never gassed, never picked green, farm to fork tomatoes using their own farms in Florida and a network of partner farms up the east coast and transporting the tomatoes in their own trucks within a day or two of picking. Ace Endico distributes Hudson Valley Fresh Dairy, which strongly supports sustainable agriculture and is currently preserving 7000 acres of open land throughout Columbia, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties. Owned by farmers and their families, Hudson Valley Fresh farms continue to win numerous awards in recognition of their efforts to maximize cow comfort and ensure facility cleanliness, allowing them to provide a minimally pasteurized, non-standardized whole milk and dairy products. Hudson Valley Fresh farms include; Bos-Haven Farm, Coon Brothers Dairy, Domino Farm, Dutch Hollow, Plankenhorn, Shenandoah, Stormfield Swiss, Tollgate, Triple Creek , Walt’s Dairy, and Willow Brook Farms.
Ace Endico continues to purchase product on a daily basis from the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market, a food service cornerstone since 1967. The market receives product direct from local farms throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Ace Endico is a HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points) approved facility with a recent ASI Food Safety audit score of 99%. Ace Endico is honored to have received the Great Place to Work Certification.
Ace Endico Corporation, 80 International Boulevard, Brewster, New York 10509, 845-940-1501, WWW.ACEENDICO.COM
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Why globalisation is disadvantageous to women
5 February 2019 by Agora
The macro-economic policies underlying globalisation exacerbate female inequality. The ‘hegemonic masculinity’ of global capitalism and corporate non-responsibility have informalised and exploited female labour. Moreover, gendered migrant labour reproduces a gendered and racialised order, which disadvantages women.
Whilst I consider ‘women’ as individuals with a configuration of intersecting identities, rather than a monolith, I believe that globalisation is bad for women overall, on either side of the North/South divide, and particularly those from ethnic minorities and lower socio-economic spheres. In order to explore this issue further, I employ Peterson’s dual understanding of globalisation as both a continuation of the ‘capitalist racialised patriarchy’ that characterises modernity and a new conjecture constituted by neo-liberal policies since the 1970s.
The concept of feminisation is important for understanding the uneven effects of globalisation on men and women. The devalorisation of the feminine, and all things considered so, produces processes of exploitation and violence against feminised concepts. Globalisation and the pursuit of profit has resulted in the ‘feminisation of employment’ with respect to the increased number of women in work and the deterioration of labour conditions, income and employment status. This has resulted in the overall degradation of women’s work as subjective, voluntary, unskilled and poorly paid or not paid at all.
Transnational competition has forced domestic capitalists to cut labour costs in order to increase productivity, with multinational corporations relocating production to the global South in search of cheaper wages. In the global North, women of colour are disproportionately impoverished by the relocation of well-paid jobs due to a legacy of racialised gender inequality. A rise in ‘McJobs’, or low-paid positions lacking in benefits, and reductions in minimum wage are the result of this repositioning. In the global South, poor working-class women fulfil the low-wage labour demands of multinational corporations that establish production in areas with weak labour laws. Globally, labour has become increasingly ‘flexible’ with the expansion of informal sectors, temporary and self-employment or a ‘feminisation’ of labour.
Capitalist workplaces are built around hidden assumptions of a separation of reproduction and production. Neo-liberal capitalism is characterised by a division between the masculinised and productive ‘monetary’ economy and the feminised and reproductive ‘non-monetary’ economy. The process of capital accumulation renders reproductive survival needs invisible, assuming informal economic activity to be in unlimited supply. Consequently, women are subordinated in both spheres, being responsible for reproductive labour in the ‘private’ sphere and holding a marginalised position in the productive economy.
Although women have increasingly participated in the labour market since the 1970s, this period has seen a deterioration of the material conditions of life for poorer women globally, as a result of macro-economic policies of privatisation, deregulation and structural adjustment. The flexibilisation of labour has seen the creation of feminised jobs that are temporary, part-time, and precarious. Cutbacks in social welfare have increased poverty for women, who are more reliant on social programs due to their burden of caring. In the global North, ethnic minorities and the working class have suffered from reduced public spending – in Britain, 86% of the burden of austerity since 2010 has fallen on women. In the global South, cuts to public health have seen increases in maternal mortality and school dropout rates for girls.
Structural adjustment programs (SAP) imposed on the global South as a form of international debt repayment by International Financial Institutions such as the IMF and World Bank, have forced women to take up additional productive and reproductive labour to survive austerity. Higher prices, reductions in government food subsidies and the devaluation of local currencies have disproportionately affected urban-poor and working-class women and disrupted the education of young girls. In Nicaragua, for instance, macro-economic gains achieved by a SAP, including a drop in inflation and increase in exports, also caused a rise in infant and maternal mortality, malnutrition, poverty and unemployment.
Neo-liberal capitalism’s neglect of the reproductive economy has prompted a commodification of the immigrant labour of Southern women. This ‘maid-trade’ – the employment of immigrant women from the global South to fulfil the domestic needs of the global North – has become a resource, upon which the centres of transnational business in ‘global cities’ depend. Immigrant labour, which frees Western women from their domestic ‘duties’, also exempts men from domestic responsibilities and relieves states’ pressure to support the reproductive economy, instead exploiting the racialised inequality of Southern women. Although foreign domestic work can be an important source of remittances for Southern countries, immigrant workers are particularly vulnerable to employer intimidation and abuse. In Britain, the domestic workers of wealthy Gulf families have faced conditions of slavery and trafficking. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 was introduced to protect migrant workers from exploitative employers, however the UK government’s measures to date have failed to significantly reduce levels of abuse.
To conclude, the ‘hegemonic masculinity’ of neo-liberal capitalism, rooted in the ‘racialised patriarchy’ of colonialism, reproduces female inequality in its neglect of the non-monetary economy and feminisation of women’s labour. Prioritising profit over reproductive needs and rendering domestic work invisible, marginalises women in the global North and South as they are simultaneously devalued in the productive economy and carry the burden of reproductive labour and caring.
Isla Wilson is active in the field of gender equality, and holds a Masters degree in International Relations.
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Brand, Fashion, News 13/09/2013 13/09/2013
NY fashion Week: the first XXL runway by Eden Miller
Eden Miller makes history with her plus-size clothes presented at New York Fashion Week. “I actually didn’t realize until later that Cabiria would be the first plus line in the tents. In other words, making accidental history was simply a plus” the designer said.
Cabiria line made history on Friday by becoming the first plus-size collection to show during the Fashion Law Institute presentation at Lincoln Center.
“I need to do this right” she said. “I want to be one of the designers at Fashion Week so that I can open the door for other designers who are valid choices to be there.”
“My whole life, I had seen beautiful clothing, I had touched beautiful clothing but I couldn’t wear it,” Eden Miller said. “In design school, all of our dress forms were a size 8 and all of my classmates got to wear all the projects that they made, and I still had to make a size 8 and then it would be essentially garbage.”
Now she gets to be part of those changes in a major way, as the first designer to show a plus size line at New York Fashion Week.
Cabiria, eden miller, Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Plus size fashion
Dolls designed by Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada
Dolls designed by Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada in collaboration with UNICEF.
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News for The Melodic
The Melodic Embark On US Tour
Brixton’s THE MELODIC have been garnering heaps of praise on both sides of the Atlantic for their effervescent blend of melodic English folk with African and Caribbean rhythms. The band have just embarked on a seven week tour of the USA, which see’s them take to the road ...
Tags: the melodic, effra parade
Wednesday, November 13th, 2013
The Melodic To Make Late Night Television Debut
Young British band The Melodic will make their late night television debut this Wednesday night/Thursday morning with an appearance on Last Call with Carson Daly. The show runs on NBC at 1:35/12:35 directly following Jimmy Fallon. The Melodic have just released the album Effra Parade. It ...
THE MELODIC Announce Anti- Debut Album
English afro-folk-pop ensemble The Melodic will release their debut album Effra Parade this November 5th via Anti-. It is the follow up to the band's acclaimed EP On My Way. English newspaper The Observer described The Melodic as "Incredibly beautiful, with harmonies and rich instrumentation that make you want ...
The Melodic Announce North American Tour Dates
English afro-folk-pop ensemble, The Melodic, have just announced an upcoming series of North American live dates throughout the month of January. The young ensemble will be touring with English musician and actor, Johnny Flynn. The Melodic, who hail from the vibrant South London melting pot of Brixton, will be performing ...
Tuesday, November 5th, 2013
The Melodic's Anti- Debut Album "Effra Parade" Out Today
The new album Effra Parade by Brixton band The Melodic arrives in stores today. It is the full length Anti- debut from the group whose infectious merging of folk, world beat and pop is already generating critical praise. No Depression recently described the band's sound as “filled with globe-bouncing ...
Thursday, August 1st, 2013
THE MELODIC - LA Residency, East Coast Dates
Young, English, afro-folk-pop alchemists The Melodic have announced a series of intimate showcase performances throughout Los Angeles this month in support of their debut Anti- EP entitled On My Way. The band will also be touring the East Coast with Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion in September. Inspired by ...
Tags: the melodic, tour
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Collection, 1978 results 1978
At Sopas (Lutheran Mission) Vegetable gardens c.7m [miles] W [West] of Wabag Maria
AU PMB PHOTO 46-0552
24 Apr 193
Part of Photographs: Papua New Guinea 1966-1988
Articles on the Solomon Islands
The Rev. John R. Metcalfe (1889-1970) was born in Yorkshire and served as a Methodist missionary in the Solomon Islands for 37 years. He served as a home missionary in Great Britain before moving to Victoria in 1914. He became a candidate for th...
Metcalfe, Rev. John R.
Papers relating to his expedition to the Pacific and Moluccas
The expedition of Garcia Jofre de Loaisa left Spain for the Moluccas on 24 July 1525, to open up the spice trade initiated by the Magellan expedition. Of the seven ships under Loaisa originally, only four entered the Pacific - via the Strait of M...
Loaisa Garcia Jofre de
Please see PMB 135.Patronato 37, Documents 34-38:<BR>Doc.34: Valladolid, 4 September 1536 - Account of voyage.<BR>Doc.35: n.d. - Attacks by Portuguese at Ternate etc.<BR>Doc.36: Valladolid, 26 February 1537 - Account of voyage...
Please see PMB 135.Patronato 39, Documents 3(cont.) -13:<BR>Doc.3: (continued from PMB 137).<BR>Doc.4: n.d. - Law suit and legal documents.<BR>Doc.5: 1541 - Petition of merchant for monies due and slave trading.<BR>Doc.6...
Please see PMB 135.Patronato 38, Documents 9-18:<BR>Doc.9: 1538 - Petition for wages.<BR>Doc.10: 1538 - Recovery of monies due.<BR>Doc.11: 1538 - Petition for wages by negro slave Juan de Lasalde who served as a seaman.<BR&...
Please see PMB 135.Patronato 39, Documents 13(cont.) -14:<BR>Doc.13: (continued from PMB 138).<BR>Doc.14: 1548 - Documents of heirs of Inigo de Elorriaga, boatswain of the <I>Santa Maria de la Victoria</I> and captain of a...
Please see PMB 135.Patronato 40, Document number 6: Continued from PMB 139.
Bibliography of the New Hebrides Islands, 1610-1942
1610-1942 [compiled 1942?]
Sir John Ferguson (1881-1969), compiler of Bibliography of Australia and a Trustee of the Library of New South Wales, had an interest in Pacific Islands bibliography, particularly relating to missionary work in the Pacific Islands.This is a photoc...
Ferguson, J. A.
Reported observations of volcanic activity in Papua New Guinea before 1944: published and unpublished documents, C1-C837.
This record group began as a collection of extracts from books, journals and letters by the late R.J.S. Cooke, Senior Volcanologist at the Rabaul Observatory 1971 to 1979. After Cook’s untimely death on Karkar volcano in 1979, R.W. Johnson reorgan...
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Mr. George’s Ruby Porter
July 1, 2010 Lincolnshire, England
Reviewers: Roger Protz
Batemans Brewery
Lincolnshire, England
Imported by: SBS
Available: AK, WA, OR, CA, AZ, CO, ID, MN, WI, IL, MO, KS, MI, ME, MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA, MD, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL
This porter is sold in the United Kingdom under the name Batemans Dark Lord, but re-named for the U.S. market due to a trademark conflict with the well-known Three Floyds beer.
ABV: 5.0
ABW: n/a
Bitterness: 48
Original gravity: 1049
This ruby porter is named in honor of the late chairman of the company who turned it into one of the most highly-regarded English craft breweries. The beer has a fruity and almost vinous nose with black currants and peppery hops. Spicy hops build in the mouth, with roasted grain, tart fruit and licorice. Fruit and bitter hops dominate the finish but there are major contributions from licorice and roasted grain.
- Roger Protz
The beer pours dark reddish-brown, nearly black. The head barely gets started before giving up and dropping back to a collar. The aroma is wondrous—chocolate, raisins, dark caramel, blackstrap rum, banana bread, a hint of butterscotch. On the palate, it’s surprisingly brisk and light, first salty, then sweet, then fruity, and finally dry. I find this beer transporting—suddenly I’m at a good pub, and I’ve just decided to stay all evening. Roast beef, my friends, and it will never have tasted as good.
- Garrett Oliver
Roger Protz
Roger Protz is the author of Complete Guide to World Beer and 300 Beers to Try Before You Die. He is a respected beer authority and editor of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
Garrett Oliver
Internationally recognized brewer and expert on traditional beer, Garrett Oliver is the brewmaster of the Brooklyn Brewery and the author of The Brewmaster's Table.
Orange Wheat
Dogwood Stout
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BCB CUP 2017 - R1 M15 - Mission Impossible.
Re: BCB CUP 2017 - R1 M15 - Mission Impossible.
Postby mission » 19 Feb 2017, 08:31
I could go on about how that Nicks track isn't even really a tune but more of a phenomenon - as evidenced by its weirdly popular place as one of the de rigueur Youtube sensations du jour - that says something about unbridled joy itself and the spiritually uplifting nature of two human voices gliding and soaring and playing off each other, revelling in their own purity, but, you're right. It was a poor choice.
Cunt.
Goodness gracious me.
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Главная » Honda » Honda crf rally 250
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2017 Honda CRF250 RALLY Review of Specs | New Dual Sport / Adventure Motorcycle News from EICMA 2016
– 2017 CRF250 RALLY Buyer’s Guide | Specs: Horsepower & Torque, MPG, Price, Release Date + More! –
Everything you need to know about the 2017 CRF250 RALLY!
The day is here! Honda has finally officially released the 2017 CRF250 RALLY that we have all been eyeballing for over a year now since Honda originally unveiled it as a concept bike. Many of us were hoping for the CRF450 RALLY concept bike to make it into production as well but something is better than nothing. Want to read up on all of my past blog posts covering all of the details on how the CRF250 RALLY made its way to a production bike for 2017? Check out all of my previous 2017 CRF250 RALLY concept blog posts by Clicking Here.
What is the 2017 CRF250 RALLY? It’s based on the updated 2017 CRF250L, the CRF250L RALLY adds a wide range of changes that make it a unique proposition in the market, with styling inspiration from the Team HRC CRF450 RALLY race machine. At the front, the rally-type “floating” screen, fairing and radiator shrouds provide wind protection, with the rest of the machine showing off minimal MX style. The asymmetric headlights are LED, as are the turn signals. A large fuel tank allows extensive range, and the new digital dash includes a fuel gauge and tachometer. Long-travel suspension and high ground clearance enhance its long-distance off-road ability, and a larger floating front disc plus ABS that can be switched off for the rear brake. The engine boasts solid bottom-end torque coupled with substantial top-end power, thanks to updates from the original CRF250L including revised PGM-FI and throttle body, a new airbox and a lightweight exhaust.
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2017 CRF250 RALLY Review Contents:
1B. Quick Overview of Specs (for those in a hurry)
2. Model Overview
3. Key Features
4. Photo Gallery / Pictures
5. Technical Specifications
1. CRF250 RALLY Introduction
A 250cc dual purpose motorcycle covers many bases: it slips easily through congested city traffic thanks to lightweight and slim proportions matched with superb maneuverability, while its suspension, ground reach and seat height deliver a fun and comfortable ride on rough tarmac and trails. It opens up a whole new range of two-wheeled opportunities, whatever the rider’s experience level.
With styling DNA drawn directly from the HRC CRF450 RALLY Dakar racer, the CRF250 RALLY brings something new to the market. It not only looks ready to compete in a desert stage, but also delivers a real taste of adventure to riders who prefer a light, easy-to-manage machine. Around the world or around the block, the CRF250 RALLY is good to go.
Mr Eiji Sugiyama, Large Project Leader (LPL) 17YM CRF250 RALLY
“The RALLY racer replica segment is an exciting one for us, with the global, human appeal of everything that Team HRC is fighting to achieve in the Dakar RALLY. We really wanted to build on the capabilities of the CRF250L and open up new opportunities for riders young and old. So, with the CRF250 RALLY we set out to make a motorcycle that looks like HRC’s CRF450 RALLY factory machine, is fun to ride both on and off-road for weekend adventures, comfortable to tour with and useful and practical for daily life. It brings the spirit of RALLY-raid racing to every ride.”
1B. Quick Overview of Specs / Features
2017 CRF250 RALLY Engine / Drivetrain
Compact and sophisticated liquid-cooled DOHC 249cc single-cylinder four-stroke powerplant produces smooth and consistent torque at low rpm, plus excellent high-rpm performance.
A 38mm throttle body (up 2mm from the 2016 CRF250L) combines with a revised airbox, reshaped air boot, new muffler design and a larger-diameter exhaust head pipe to provide improved response and better power in the low and midranges.
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI).
Extremely compact roller rocker arm design for the low-friction valve train allows the use of a smaller cylinder head.
Gear-driven counterbalancer shaft helps reduce vibrations for rider comfort.
Electric start for easy starting.
Lightweight aluminum crankcase.
Maintenance-free CD ignition.
Heavy-duty clutch offers smooth, progressive engagement.
Smooth-shifting, versatile six-speed transmission.
Heavy-duty O-ring–sealed chain for durability and reduced maintenance.
Quiet, USDA-qualified spark arrester/muffler.
Maintenance-free sealed battery.
2017 CRF250 RALLY Chassis / Suspension
Rally-type “floating” screen, fairing and radiator shrouds provide wind protection, with the rest of the machine showing off minimal MX style.
LED asymmetric headlights, as are the turn signals.
Large fuel tank allows extensive range.
Chassis developed specifically for the CRF250L provides excellent handling and agility.
Lightweight semi-double-cradle high-tensile steel frame.
Strong 43mm inverted fork provides 11 inches of travel.
Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension delivers 10.3 inches of rear-wheel travel.
Tapered aluminum swingarm.
Powerful wave-design 256mm front disc brake, and 220mm rear disc brake provide strong and consistent stopping power.
Meter assembly, taillight and license-plate holder have all been updated for 2017.
Large floating front disc—plus ABS that can be switched off for the rear brake—delivers stopping power.
Front 21-inch wheel and 18-inch rear wheel with lightweight aluminum rims.
New digital dash includes a fuel gauge and tachometer.
Durable front and rear steel sprockets.
High-quality handlebar with comfortable grips.
2. CRF250 RALLY Model Overview
The CRF250 RALLY uses the CRF250L as its base, and adds a wide range of changes that make it a unique proposition in the market. Styling inspiration draws fully on the HRC CRF450 RALLY race machine. At the front, the ‘floating’ screen, fairing and radiator shrouds provide wind protection, with the rest of the machine showing off minimal MX style. The asymmetric headlights are LED, as are the indicators.
– 2017 CRF250 RALLY Video Review of Specs –
A large fuel tank allows extensive range, and the new digital dash includes a fuel gauge and tachometer. Long travel suspension and high ground clearance enhance its long-distance off-road ability and a larger floating front disc – plus ABS that can be switched off for the rear brake – delivers the stopping power. The EURO4-compliant engine boasts solid bottom-end torque coupled with substantial top end power thanks to changes compared to the original CRF250L, which include revised PGM-FI and throttle body, a new air box connecter tube and lightweight exhaust.
2017 CRF250 RALLY Colors: Red / White / Black
2017 CRF250 RALLY Price: $5,899
2017 CRF250 RALLY Release Date: March 2017
3. CRF250 RALLY Key Features
3.1 Styling & Equipment
The CRF250 RALLY is designed to cover distance and its styling reflects this. Derived from the parts used by the CRF450 RALLY, the ‘floating’ screen, upper/lower fairing and side shrouds effectively shield the rider to offer excellent defense against the elements. Hand guards offer further protection, both for the hands and the brake and clutch levers.
From the machine’s mid-section back, the style is MX-sharp, with side panels and a seat/tank interface that help the rider move freely. A skid plate protects the machine’s underside and the gear lever features a folding tip. Seat height is 895mm, 20mm taller than the CRF250L.
The headlight is a compact, asymmetric dual LED unit while the rear light, LED indicators and number plate bracket tuck discreetly away. Cohesively laid-out, the digital dash features a speedometer, tachometer plus fuel gauge and clock.
The CRF250 RALLY has a 2.66 gallon (10.1L) (including 0.42 gallon / 1.6L reserve) fuel tank that delivers a range of over 198 miles (320 km) thanks to fuel consumption of 78 MPG (33.3km/l WMTC mode). The flat filler cap is hinged for convenience.
The CRF250 RALLY comes finished in Honda’s Extreme Red racing color as a base, with black and white accents inspired by the HRC factory machines.
3.2 Chassis
The CRF250 RALLY’s frame is constructed from steel, with twin oval-section main spars and a semi-double cradle. A wheelbase of 57.3 inches is matched to a 28.1° rake with 4.5 in. (114mm) trail and ground clearance of 10.6 in. (15mm more than the CRF250L). Curb weight for the CRF250 Rally comes in at 341.7 lbs and 346.1 lbs for the ABS model.
A new 43mm Showa inverted fork shares the same 250mm stroke as its sibling, but with 50mm extra overall length. Light weight and rigid, one side houses the spring while the other provides damping control. Both spring rate and damping have been optimised to suit the CRF250 RALLY’s adventurous long-distance aspirations. A 17mm front wheel spindle (2mm larger in diameter) improves strength and handling feel.
Pro-Link rear suspension features a 265mm axle stroke, 25mm more than the CRF250L plus a leverage ratio revised for ride comfort. The Showa shock absorber is a single tube design with 40mm diameter cylinder.
The tapered aluminum swingarm incorporates a monoblock casting that provides the correct rigidity balance and reduces un-sprung mass. Extruded aluminum is used for the chain adjustment collar.
For extra braking power a 296mm floating wave-style disc is worked by a two-piston caliper. Two-channel ABS is fitted as standard and gives the rider the option to switch it off for the rear caliper.
Stylish black aluminum rims (21-inch front/18 rear) mark the CRF250 RALLY out and wear block pattern enduro-style tires (front: 3.00-21 51P, rear: 120/80-18M/C 62P).
The CRF250 RALLY’s 250cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine’s performance is focused on bottom-end torque and high rpm power, plus a linear delivery. Peak power of 24 HP (18.2kW) is delivered @ 8,500rpm with peak torque of 16.7 ft/lb TQ (22.6Nm) arriving @ 6,750rpm.
The PGM-FI feeds the fuel/air mixture through a 38mm throttle body and draws air from the airbox via a direct connecting tube. The exhaust muffler has a diameter of 115mm, houses the catalyzer and uses two chambers. A large-bore downpipe helps the engine breathe and make more power.
The engine uses a compact roller/rocker arm valve train and cylinder head, with bore and stroke of 76x55mm. An offset cylinder reduces frictional losses while the piston itself incorporates a special surface material, plus a molybdenum coating. The oil pump features an internal relief structure that prevents aeration of relieved oil.
The crank journal employs a half-split, press-fit metal bearing while the crank bearing uses a cast-iron bush, reducing weight, smoothing the engine and strengthening the rigidity of the case housing, minimizing the internal diameter change due to thermal expansion.
A primary balance shaft further reduces vibration and the six-speed gearbox and clutch are manufactured to cope with the extra stress of riding off-road. The 10.7 kW heat-release radiator features a thin guide-ring cooling fan to maintain even temperatures at low speeds.
The CRF250 RALLY engine is EURO4 compliant.
4. CRF250 RALLY Photo Gallery / Pictures
5. CRF250 RALLY Technical Specifications
Type Liquid-cooled, Single, DOHC
Engine Displacement (cm³) 250cc
No. of Valves per Cylinder 4
Bore ´ Stroke (mm) 76.0 x 55.0
Max. Power Output 24 HP (18.2kW) @ 8500rpm
Max. Torque 16.7 ft/lb TQ (22.6Nm) @ 6750rpm
Oil Capacity 1.8L
Carburation PGM-FI
Fuel Tank Capacity 2.66 gallons (10.1L)
Fuel Consumption 78 MPG (33.3L/100km)
Starter Electric
Battery Capacity 12V-7AH
ACG Output 324W / 5000rpm
Clutch Type Wet multiplate hydraulic
Transmission Type 6-speed
Final Drive Chain
Type Steel Twin Tube
Dimensions (LxWxH) 2210 x 900 x 1425mm
Wheelbase 57.3 in. (1455mm)
Caster Angle 28.1°
Trail 114mm
Seat Height 35.2 in. (895mm)
Ground Clearance 10.6 in. (270mm)
Curb Weight 341.7 lbs (157kg)
Turning radius 2.3m
Type Front 43mm Telescopic Upsidedown
Type Rear Prolink
Rim Size Front 21 inch
Rim Size Rear 18 inch
Tires Front 3.00-21 51P
Tires Rear 120/80-18M/C 62P
ABS System Type 2 channel
INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS
Instruments Digital
Headlight LED
Taillight Bulb
All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.
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2017 Honda CRF250L Rally Preview
A quarter-liter ADV from Big Red
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Hot on the heels of its popular new Africa Twin model introduced last year comes a lighter-weight adventure-focused motorcycle from Honda, the CRF250L Rally. The Rally is based on the updated-for-2017 CRF250L and inspired by the factory CRF450 Rally machine raced in the Dakar by Team HRC.
Up front, the rally-type “floating” screen, fairing and radiator shrouds provide wind protection, while the asymmetric headlights and turn signals are of the LED variety. The Rally features a digital dash including a fuel gauge and tachometer, long-travel suspension, and a single large floating front disc with switchable ABS. A 2.7 gallon fuel tank is claimed, offering an extra 0.6 gallons above the regular CRF250L’s tank.
A bump in power is promised via a larger throttle body, revised airbox and a wider exhaust header, with Big Red claiming ”solid bottom-end torque coupled with substantial top-end power.”
“We’re pleased to announce this exciting new CRF250L Rally for 2017,” said Lee Edmunds, Manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications at American Honda. “Adventure touring continues to grow in popularity, and our customers have shown that small-displacement motorcycles can be extremely effective in this application, whether that means making epic journeys or the daily urban commute. We really wanted to build on the capabilities of the CRF250L and open up new opportunities for riders both young and old, and the CRF250 Rally brings the spirit of rally-raid racing to every ride.”
The CRF250L Rally will come in Red/Black/White for $5,899, and will be available in March of next year. Full specifications are below.
2017 Honda CRF250L Updates
Along with the 250L Rally is a revised CRF250L for the 2017 model year. It includes the engine mods given to the Rally, plus new graphics, ECU and instruments. It will retail for $5,099 when it hits dealers next March.
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2017 Honda CRF250L Rally 2017 Honda CRF250L
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, Single, DOHC Liquid-cooled, Single, DOHC
Engine Displacement 250cc 250cc
No. of Valves per Cylinder 4 4
Bore x Stroke (mm) 76.0 x 55.0 76.0 x 55.0
Compression Ratio 10.7:1 10.7:1
Max. Power Output 24.4 hp at 8500 rpm 24.4 hp at 8500 rpm
Max. Torque 16.7 lb-ft at 6750 rpm 16.7 lb-ft at 6750 rpm
Oil Capacity 0.5 gallons 0.5 gallons
Carburation PGM-FI PGM-FI
Fuel Tank Capacity 2.7 gallons 2.0 gallons
Fuel Consumption 78.3 mpg 78.3 mpg
Starter Electric Electric
Battery Capacity 12V-7AH 12V-7AH
ACG Output 324W / 5000rpm 324W / 5000rpm
Clutch Type Wet multiplate hydraulic Wet multiplate hydraulic
Transmission Type 6-speed 6-speed
Final Drive Chain Chain
Chassis Type Steel Twin Tube Steel Twin Tube
Dimensions (LxWxH) 87.0 in. x 35.4 in. x 56.1 in. 86.4 in. x 32.1 in. x 47.0 in.
Wheelbase 57.3 in. 56.9 in.
Caster Angle 28.1° 27.6°
Trail 4.5 in. 4.4 in.
Seat Height 35.2 in. 34.4 in.
Ground Clearance 10.6 in. 10.0 in.
Kerb Weight 346 pounds (claimed) 322 pounds (claimed)
Turning radius 7.5 ft. 7.5 ft.
Front Suspension 43mm telescopic uUpside-down fork 43mm telescopic upside-down fork
Rear Suspension Prolink Prolink
Front Wheel 21 inch 21 inch
Rear Wheel 18 inch 18 inch
Tyres Front 3.00-21 51P 3.00-21 51P
Tyres Rear 120/80-18M/C 62P 120/80-18M/C 62P
Instruments Digital Digital
Headlight LED Bulb
Taillight Bulb Bulb
CRF250 Rally - New Honda Adventure Bike Concept
Honda announced a new 250cc Adventure Bike concept to be revealed at the 2015 Osaka Motorcycle Show.
The competition in the small Adventure Bike segment heats up as news arrived today of a new 250cc Honda Adventure Bike concept to be unveiled at the Osaka Motorcycle Show this weekend. The CRF250 Rally concept bike looks just like a miniature version of the CRF450 Rally bike raced in the Dakar Rally by Joan Barreda, Paolo Goncalves and Laia Sanz. However, this is no rally race bike. The CRF250 Rally is designed for street-legal use with mirrors, license plate holder and turn signals, and is based on the existing CRF250L platform. Changes in bodywork, components and rally-inspired graphics set it apart from the current CRF250L.
No specifications have been revealed yet but from the photos we can see several changes to the existing CRF250L platform. The most obvious differences are the new fully-enclosed bodywork and tall clear windscreen with headlight protector. Full wraparound hand guards and sump/exhaust protector give the bike improved durability off-road. A large rally-style instrument panel incorporates a Gathers M GPS navigation unit with integrated handlebar mounted controls. Headlights, turn signals and tail light are all LED type. Other differences include a redesigned fuel tank, dual Mugen exhaust, fat-tube handlebars, billet aluminum hubs and triple clamps, along with a number of trick anodized aluminum and carbon fiber pieces.
The Honda CRF250 Rally is currently just a concept bike at this time. However, with simple changes to the existing CRF250L platform, the CRF250 Rally could easily become a street-legal production model in a short period of time.
The new 250cc Honda Adventure Bike concept includes rally styling and equipment to make it a better long-distance touring bike than the CRF250L it is based on.
As for performance, the current CRF250L platform includes a 250cc fuel-injected single-cylinder 4-stroke engine that provides 23 hp and 73 MPG according to Honda. At 320 pounds (145 kg) wet the CRF250L platform is relatively light compared to most Adventure Bikes on the market. Combined with 8.7 inches of suspension travel in front and 9.4 inches in the rear, the CRF250L offers an off-road-focused platform for a new Honda Adventure Bike. From the looks of the CRF250 Rally, we would expect a moderate weight gain and similar performance to the current CRF250L.
Photos of the CRF250 Rally show a modified tank design that appears to be larger than the CRF250L’s. This would give the bike improved fuel range and the large windscreen would give it better wind protection for the highway. Large brackets on the rear subframe should provide solid mounting points for optional panniers and rear luggage rack.
We are excited to see new Honda Adventure Bike models being developed that are intended for use in the dirt. The CRF250 Rally seems to have all the elements necessary for an affordably-priced adventure bike with impressive off-road capabilities. We would expect a production version of the CRF250 Rally to be a popular choice among new Adventure Riders and those looking for a lighter, more managable Adventure Bike off-road.
If we could ask for one thing in the production model it would be an increase in displacement. The original CRF250L engine was sourced from the CBR250R sport bike and last year the CBR250R was upgraded to a CBR300R, giving it a 17% power increase. Launching this new model with the CBR300R’s powerplant would be an easy way to increase the bike’s carrying capacity and ability to maintain highways speeds, making it all the more desirable.
No official statements have been made but Motorcycle News magazine claims to have insider information stating that the production version of the Honda CRF250 Rally will be released towards the end of this year as a 2017 model.
For a closer look at this new Honda Adventure Bike concept, check out this video walk-thru of the CRF250 Rally.
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2017 HONDA CRF250 RALLY
Model updates: The CRF250 RALLY is ready for weekend adventure, long distance tour or the daily commute, with long travel suspension, large-disk ABS brakes, excellent weather protection from the CRF450 RALLY-inspired bodywork and an impressive cruising range. Engine performance combines solid bottom-end torque with substantial top-end power.
2 Model overview
3 Key features
4 Technical specifications
Honda CRF250 RALLY – Weekend Adventure!
The CRF250 RALLY is designed to cover distance and its styling reflects this. Derived from the parts used by the CRF450 RALLY, the ‘floating’ screen, upper/lower fairing and side shrouds effectively shield the rider to offer excellent defence against the elements. Hand guards offer further protection, both for the hands and the brake and clutch levers.
The 10.1L (including 1.6L reserve) fuel tank delivers a range of over 320km thanks to fuel consumption of 33.3km/l (WMTC mode). The flat filler cap is hinged for convenience.
The CRF250 RALLY comes finished in Honda’s Extreme Red racing colour as a base, with black and white accents inspired by the HRC factory machines.
The CRF250 RALLY’s frame is constructed from steel, with twin oval-section main spars and a semi-double cradle. A wheelbase of 1,455mm is matched to a 28.1° rake with 114mm trail and ground clearance of 270mm (15mm more than the CRF250L). Wet weight is 157kg.
The tapered aluminium swingarm incorporates a monoblock casting that provides the correct rigidity balance and reduces un-sprung mass. Extruded aluminium is used for the chain adjustment collar.
Stylish black Alumite aluminium rims (21-inch front/18 rear) mark the CRF250 RALLY out and wear block pattern enduro-style tyres (front: 3.00-21 51P, rear: 120/80-18M/C 62P).
The CRF250 RALLY’s 250cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine’s performance is focused on bottom-end torque and high rpm power, plus a linear delivery. Peak power of 18.2kW is delivered @ 8,500rpm with peak torque of 22.6Nm arriving @ 6,750rpm.
Liquid-cooled, Single, DOHC
Engine Displacement (cm³)
No. of Valves per Cylinder
Bore ´ Stroke (mm)
Max. Power Output
18.2kW/8500rpm
22.6Nm/6750rpm
PGM-FI
33.3L/100km
12V-7AH
ACG Output
324W / 5000rpm
Clutch Type
Wet multiplate hydraulic
Steel Twin Tube
2210 x 900 x 1425mm
Caster Angle
Type Front
43mm Telescopic Upsidedown
Type Rear
Tyres Front
3.00-21 51P
Tyres Rear
120/80-18M/C 62P
ABS System Type
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2017 Honda CRF250L and CRF250L Rally First Ride | Review
2017 Honda CRF250LMSRP: $5,149 ($5,449 ABS)
2017 Honda CRF250L RallyMSRP: $5,899 ($6,199 ABS)
We aren’t going to beat around the bush: Since its introduction in 2013, the CRF250L hasn’t lit the dual-sport world on fire. Its mellow-mannered power, soft suspension, and considerable weight for a dual sport bike had us preferring to ride more dirt worthy street-legal bikes when we needed a plate (and you can’t really blame us, we are Dirt Rider after all). But we hadn’t really got the whole picture until yesterday.
The CRF250L’s problem is not so much the bike itself, but one of perspective which is partly Big Red’s fault and partly our own. Honda is to blame for making the bike look too much like the CRF-Rs, because that’s what they did. The bike looks like a full on dirt bike which then leads us to expect full-on dirt bike performance. The part that’s our fault is that we tend to forget the CRF250L’s price (a very budget friendly $5,149) and that its pedigree is from the street, with the engine and even some other parts coming from the CBR250R sport bike.
Keeping those things in mind we can get to the changes Honda made to the CRF250L then move on to what we really want to talk about, the CRF250L Rally, which has the same changes and a few more. The standard CRF-L received a larger throttle body (38mm, up 2mm), reshaped air boot (100mm longer connecting tube), went from a three-stage to a two-stage muffler making it smaller/lighter, larger header diameter (10mm to 38mm), and smaller roller rocker arm design.
As you might guess, Honda wanted to let the little DOHC, four-valve engine to breath a bit more and we would say that they were relatively successful. In all fairness we haven’t had one in our test fleet since the original four years ago but the power output, while still very tame, seemed a little less tame than the ’13 model. The power still has a very street-bike-like linear output that is great for new or mellow riders. However, it lacks excitement and is devoid of any manner of snap or pop required for serious trail riding. A nice feature is that there is now a tach on the dash so you can make sure visually that you aren’t being overly abusive to the motor. Since it came from the street, the engine is actually happy to rev out further than you would expect – this is a saving grace when getting into steep and/or particularly loose terrain.
Suspension and handling are the same as we remember which is to say comfortable, soft, and easy going. There are no clickers to adjust so if you need to make changes you’ll have to take it to your suspension guy. Right off the bat we’d like to see both front and rear much stiffer since we would easily bottom out landing from a small water-bar jump. We can praise the CRF250L’s balance and say that front-to-rear the bike is level and the suspension works in unison to handle small chop, small rocks, and even bigger obstacles when taken at in first gear. The weight of the bike shows up when you want to make quick direction changes at any kind of clip, but when we slowed down and rode at a milder pace the bike didn’t want to push through turns as much. In the semi-technical sections of the intro, the CRF-L actually works well in first gear handling wise because of the generous steering locks, low center of gravity, and the fact that most people can flat-foot at will.
CRF250L Rally
While the standard version still gives us the impression that it is a slightly awkward street bike in off-road attire, the CRF250L Rally gives us an entirely different impression. The Rally feels like the 125 of Adventure bikes. We’ll explain that later, but first the differences between the standard and Rally bike. Most noticeable are the shrouds, bigger tank (2.7 gal. from 2.1), and frame-mounted wind screen/light/dash (meaning it doesn’t turn with the bars). Performance wise, we were happy to see the suspension got some attention with a 30mm longer fork and new link and connecting rod out back. Both give the Rally more travel and ground clearance, but the valving and springs are the same as the standard model.
Back to the 125 of Adventure bike feel. When hopping on the Rally, we got into a totally different mindset mostly because of the looks and the new instrument tower/windscreen. When we started to think about the bike in that perspective, as an ultra-light ADV machine, we started having a blast. It sounds crazy, we know, but when we were riding the Rally version, we started thinking about all of the adventure bikes we’ve ridden and how light this bike feels and how easy it is to turn and how small it is compared to those much larger machines. Then you notice that the windscreen and shrouds actually make the road and highway sections much nicer, the amount of fuel in the tank is less of a worry, and that you’d have no problem picking this machine up if your bravery outweighed your skill. Does the power compare to those 1000cc-plus machines? Not in the least bit, but, and this is a big but, in our experience while riding massive ADV bikes in the dirt we didn’t even come close to using half the power we had on tap and we had to learn a different language to turn off all the computer aided systems that try to make those huge machines controllable in the dirt. You can buy the CRF250L Rally or the standard version with ABS if you want, but we turned it off immediately and if given the choice would have ridden the non-ABS version.
The suspension has the same uber-plush ride that the standard CRF-L has, yet the increased ground clearance and travel was appreciated on some seriously chewed up/rain-rutted dirt roads. In fact, some of the rut crossings might have too steep and abrupt for heavier, bigger adventure bikes. We still bottomed the fork when landing from little trail jumps but it took a little longer to get to the bottom.
To Rally Or Not To Rally
Hands down, we like the Rally better. The wind screen, skidplate, and fairing add comfort and protection without any draw backs in the dirt, bigger tank means longer rides, and more suspension means we can be a little bit more rowdy. We’d say the CRF250L is the way to go if you want to spend even less money, you want to ride local dirt road and two track at a sightseeing pace, and you want a street legal commuter and/or campground bike. The CRF250L Rally is for those of you out there that have, or ever have had, a desire to do some adventure bike riding but was intimidated by the size, investment, or weight of other adventure bikes. You can buy 3.2 of these Rally models for what a BMW 1200 GS Adventure cost. As people that have ridden both, we’d take the Rally almost any day over a full-size ADV machine.
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2017 Honda CRF250L Rally Review
From the song “Little Honda” by the Beach Boys:
I’m gonna wake you up early cause I’m gonna take a ride with you.We’re goin’ down to the Honda shop, I’ll tell you what we’re gonna do.Put on a ragged sweatshirt, I’ll take you anywhere you want me to.First gear, it’s all right (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)Second gear, I’ll lean right (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)Third gear, hang on tight (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)Faster, it’s all right.
There’s no denying that Honda’s CRF250L dual-sport machine is a hit.
The CRF250L’s high-winding engine doesn’t pack a lot of punch, but that hasn’t stopped it from putting a whoopin’ on the competition in the dual-sport market. The entry-level CRF250L has been a true overachiever, leading the category, says Honda, with 20% of the market share. Around 4000 customers ponied up for a CRF250L in 2016, and we haven’t heard of too many complaints from ’em. The CRF250L isn’t the quickest or fastest machine in the quarter-liter class, but it was never designed to be a massive off-roader as much as an off-roader for the masses.
It’s not a big motorcycle,Just a groovy little motorbike.It’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys,That two-wheeled bike.We’ll ride on out of the townTo anyplace I know you like.
Going anyplace has been the strong suit of the CRF250L since its inception, and for 2017 Honda has not only updated the standard CRF250L to give it a little more zest, it has also added a second, eye-catching model: Joining the standard CRF250L this year is the CRF250L Rally, which boasts Dakar Rally styling lifted from Honda’s CRF450 Rally machine, slightly taller suspension and more fuel capacity than the CRF250L so you can have even more fun between filling stations. For 2017, the CRF250L costs $5,149 while the CRF250L Rally retails for $5,899.
Although the CRF250L Rally weighs more than the Honda CRF250L, the extra poundage doesn’t hurt it in the handling department. The Rally is a capable corner carver on asphalt.
Honda recently invited us to sample both machines in Southern California, using the California headquarters of Johnny Campbell Racing as its base station. If you don’t know who Johnny Campbell is, then you must not know off-road racing, because the San Clemente-born Campbell is a legend in the discipline with a plethora of SCORE Baja 500 and 1000 wins as well as two finishes in the Dakar Rally. Now retired from racing, Campbell fields Honda factory-backed teams in the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series, where team rider Trevor Bollinger is the reigning champion in the XC2 Pro class. Our band of journalists got the chance to sample the CRF250L and CRF250L Rally equally while embarking on a self-guided tour using the Rever navigational app on a route that mixed a good portion of off-road riding in with two-lane blacktop as we rode to and from the Robert Renzoni Winery for lunch before swapping models and heading back to JCR in the afternoon.
While the CRF250L Rally is technically an all-new model, it shares the updates made to the CRF250L, which include a 2mm larger throttle body (now 38mm rather than 36mm) and a revised airbox with a 100mm longer connecting tube for improved throttle response. The airboot has also been reshaped to give the CRF250L a better “pulse feeling” when riding. Its two-chamber structure is also more compact and thus a little lighter than the previous component. In search of a little more peak horsepower while reducing emissions, Honda also fitted a new ECU and increased the exhaust headpipe size by 10mm, to 38mm.
The Honda CRF250L retains the same character that made it the best-selling dual-sport model in America, but it (and the Rally) received updates for 2017 to enhance power while meeting emissions standards.
Chassis-wise the CRF250L receives a few more upgrades for 2017, including updated instrumentation that features a bar-graph tachometer to keep track of revs, LED bulbs in the taillight for improved reliability and brighter lighting, an updated license-plate holder, and a new wave-style 256mm front rotor (the CRF250L Rally’s is bigger still, 296mm). Even better, both 2017 CRF250Ls are available with optional two-channel ABS that can be deactivated for dirt riding.
Where the CRF250L boasts new CRF motocross-style graphics, the CRF250L Rally offers an entirely different look. In addition to the engine upgrades, the Rally model’s Showa fork travel is stretched 1.18 inches while its Showa shock rides on a different linkage than the CRF250L. Its Dakar-influenced styling also incorporates a 2.7-gallon fuel cell, 0.6 gallon more than the CRF250L.
Our day began with the CRF250L Rally, and it included some rather technical fire-road terrain with plenty of rocks and huge washouts, courtesy of last winter’s torrential rains. It made for an excellent test of the Rally’s capability.
It may not feel any stronger than the previous model, but the CRF250L still delivers a delightful ride thanks to its responsive, fuel-injected engine and its weight-defying handling character.
It climbs the hills like a Matchless,Cause my Honda’ built really light.When I go into the turnsBetter hang on tight.I’d better turn on the lightsSo we can ride my Honda tonight.
Sorry, uh, Boys, but as we expected, the Rally’s Thailand-built, CBR250R-based 249.6cc four-stroke Single is no power monger even with the larger 38mm throttle body and other performance updates incorporated by Honda, and yet it’s still a delight. Its 76mm bore and 55mm stroke, DOHC four-valve favors rpm over torque, and there’s plenty of breath to keep the Rally rolling down the road or along the trail. The 250L motor is truly electric in feel despite its lack of grunt, and its smooth-shifting six-speed gearbox and linear-feeling cable-operated clutch facilitate the multiple gear changes needed to keep the engine in the meat of its powerband. The CRF250L’s ratios are identical to the CBR’s, but the CRF transmission boasts wider gears and strengthened shift dogs. The clutch is also fitted with a judder spring in its hub to absorb shock loads through the driveline if the rear wheel should snag a rock or a tree root on the trail.
The engine’s smooth and precise fuel-injection is a real plus, delivering clean throttle response, though you still need to rev it up and snap the clutch in order to pop over rocks, ruts and other obstacles on the trail. When the going gets slick, the L motor has just enough flywheel inertia to maintain sure-footed traction through most of the off-road terrain you’re likely to attempt on the Rally. The real beauty of the Honda motor is that it instills confidence to allow a rider to grow his or her off-road capabilities without getting into trouble. Previous CRF250L testing has shown us that the engine’s fuel economy is around 73 mpg, so the CRF250L and the Rally should be as user-friendly at the gas pump as it is on- or off-road.
Both the CRF250L Rally and the CRF250L deliver all-day riding comfort, although we prefer the Rally for its extra wind protection.
Neither the CRF250L Rally nor the CRF250L are lightweights. Honda claims curb weights of 341.7 lbs. for the CRF250L Rally and 317.5 lbs. for the CRF250L in non-ABS trim, but weight isn’t really a shortcoming when you’re knocking about on either machine. The shared chassis features a combination of twin oval-section main spars, a semi-double cradle bottom connected to a round steel, bolt-on subframe. Thanks to its greater fork travel, the CRF250L Rally’s wheelbase measures 57.3 inches, with the front-end geometry checking-in at 28.1° of rake and 4.5 inches of trail while the CRF250L rides on a 56.9-inch wheelbase with a 27.6° rake and 4.4 inches of trail.
Both machines deliver reasonably precise steering thanks to wide handlebars that afford the rider plenty of leverage when transitioning from left to right and back again. The chassis on both machines delivers a stable feel, allowing you to push either machine harder than you’d think you could. Experienced off-roaders might be wanting more performance in a few key areas, but not so much that the CRF250L or the Rally are a big letdown to ride in stock trim.
Although the CRF250L Rally boasts about 1.2 inches more travel than the CRF250L, its extra weight and soft suspension settings require that you pick your flights carefully. The CRF250L delivers a tauter ride that is more conducive to off-road tomfoolery.
If there’s one area where the CRF250L Rally does come up a little short – and that’s ironic – it’s in the suspension department. Despite its 1.18-inch longer, 11.3-inch travel, 43mm coil spring Showa inverted fork up front, the added weight of the Rally’s bodywork and heavier fuel load tend to make the front suspension action feel mushy when reasonable hits are encountered. While the shock is mounted to a Honda Pro-Link rear suspension system with a tapered aluminum swingarm to yield 10.6 inches of rear suspension travel, both ends are on the cushy side once the pace goes beyond casual trail-riding speeds.
That isn’t the case on the lighter CRF250L, which features essentially the same fork and shock but with 9.8 inches and 9.4 inches of travel respectively. The standard model doesn’t reach its off-road speed limit quite as quickly as the Rally. We found out during our return leg to Johnny Campbell Racing that it is surprising just how silly you can get on the CRF250L before common sense prevails and keeps you from going on your head. The sensation is that the CRF250L’s suspenders simply have more spring tension, which delivers a tauter and more controlled feel that helps when you find yourself going a little too quickly in the rough stuff, and the CRF250L’s smaller and slimmer overall feel encourages such shenanigans in the first place.
But if you should find yourself needing to get on the binders, at least Honda didn’t scrimp on their performance. The 296mm wave-style front rotor on the CRF250L Rally and the 256mm wave-style rotor on the standard CRF250L, which are both clamped by Nissin twin-piston calipers, deliver a smooth and controllable feel when applied. The action is more akin to dirtbike brakes than streetbike brakes, which is to say more linear than downright powerful, but the front brake on either machine works well with the 220mm rear disc and single-piston caliper out back to provide plenty of stopping power, and with the optional ABS there’s even less reason to worry about locking up either wheel during a panic stop. Adding the ABS option will set the customer back an additional $300 more than the base MSRP on either machine.
The CRF250L and the CRF250L Rally are an absolute blast on two-lane roads, yet despite their gear-driven counterbalancers, the engine buzz at 65 mph can become a nuisance on long freeway jaunts.
But whether you do or don’t opt for ABS, plan on spending a lot of time enjoying either of these machines. If you’re more of a long-distance guy or gal, then the Rally’s larger fuel tank, slightly larger feel and excellent wind protection will be to your liking. If you’re going to spend more time experiencing tight single-track trails, the CRF250L is a better choice for its more dirtbike-like ergonomics for riders who really want to test their mettle on technical trails. Neither machine feels cramped or otherwise uncomfortable in the cockpit.
Either way, know that both machines boast the same top speed – about 81 mph. However, riding them that fast for any length of time isn’t all that pleasant. Despite their smooth-revving performance and vibration-quelling, gear-driven counterbalancers, our experience on the super slabs was that 6000 rpm was about the limit before secondary vibration began to creep through the bars, pegs and seat, making the ride less pleasant. Unfortunately, the bar-graph tachometers on both showed that indicated 65 mph comes at a buzzy 6800 rpm. Keeping the revs to 6000 produces an indicated 58 mph, not really enough for Southern California freeway use but more than enough for two-lane, backroad exploration.
Even so, aside from the few shortcomings that are obvious concessions to their economy-bike status, the 2017 Honda CRF250L and CRF250L Rally are very capable machines for the entry-level or casual dual-sport rider. Both deliver just enough engine performance, comfort, handling and braking to justify their existence, something to which the CRF250L’s sales figures already bear witness. More experienced riders might wish for more power or better suspension performance in the dirt, but that wouldn’t stop us from sticking either one of these little Hondas in our garage.
They’re all right.
Lofting the front wheel on either the CRF250L Rally or its standard sibling requires a liberal doses of revs and a snap of the clutch. It’s still fun no matter which way you do it!
2017 Honda CRF250L
+ Highs
Excellent all-around performer at a bargain price
Good suspension despite its economy price
– Sighs
Too much buzz at freeway speeds
Feels heavy next to a proper dirtbike
If it’s making more power, darned if we can feel it
2017 Honda CRF250L Rally
A new on/off-road model with awesome Adventure-bike styling
Smooth and responsive, if not powerful, engine performance
All-day comfy ergonomics
Mushy suspension action compared to the CRF250L
Not quite enough gearing to run 65 mph buzz-free
The CRF250L is already heavy enough
Specifications 2017 Honda CRF250L 2017 Honda CRF250L Rally
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, DOHC, single-cylinder, four-stroke Liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, DOHC, single-cylinder, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke 76.0mm x 55.0mm 76.0mm x 55.0mm
Valve Train DOHC; four valves DOHC; four valves
Fueling PGM-FI; 38mm throttle body PGM-FI; 38mm throttle body
Ignition Full transistorized ignition Full transistorized ignition
Transmission Six-speed Six-speed
Front Suspension 43mm Showa telescopic inverted fork; 9.6 in. travel 43mm Showa telescopic inverted fork; 11.6 in. travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link, Showa single shock; 9.4 in. travel Pro-Link, Showa single shock; 10.3 in. travel
Front Brake Single 256mm disc w/Nissin twin-piston caliper (ABS optional) Single 296mm disc w/Nissin twin-piston caliper (ABS optional)
Rear Brake Single 220mm disc w/Nissin single-piston caliper (ABS optional) Single 220mm disc w/Nissin single-piston caliper (ABS optional)
Front Tire IRC Trails GP 3.00 x 21-inch IRC Trails GP 3.00 x 21-inch
Rear Tire IRC Trails GP 120/80-18-inch IRC Trails GP 120/80-18-inch
Rake 27.° 28.1°
Trail 113mm (4.4 inches) 114mm (4.5 inches)
Seat Height 34.4 inches 35.2 inches
Ground Clearance 10 inches 10.6 inches
Wheelbase 56.9 inches 57.3 inches
Fuel Capacity 2.1 gal. 2.7 gal.
Claimed Curb Weight 317.5 lbs. 341.7 lbs.
Color Red Black/Red/White
MSRP $5,149 (add $300 for ABS model) $5,899 (add $300 for ABS model)
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B-Metro > Features > Dream Home: Tree House Getaway
Dream Home: Tree House Getaway
Written by Madoline Markham
Photography by Jean Allsopp
Each weekend morning, a tapestry of trees greets Richard Tubb as he steps into his master bathroom. Just beyond them the deep green waters of Smith Lake come into view. “It makes me happy every morning,” the interior designer says.
The bathroom is part of a recent addition and refresh to the weekend getaway Tubb and his partner Danny Weaver worked on with architect and friend R. Cherri Pitts. “I encouraged her to think outside the box, and she did,” Tubb says. “I like everything she did with it. It’s a wonderful collaboration of an interior designer and an architect who get along and understand each other.”
According to Pitts, the new spaces are “intended to exude serenity and tranquility.” The master bathroom shower feels like an outdoor shower brought inside with one wall made of glass overlooking the lake. You’ll find a similar view through the bay window from the pewter bathtub Tubb picked out from Fixtures & Fineshes in Birmingham. Pitts notes that the window also makes the bathroom feel much larger than it is.
The outdoors come inside the house as well, with a stairwell railing that looks like a tree branch and metal door handles that resemble branches. In the master bedroom, there’s a twisted Wisteria circle as wall décor, and in another bedroom a hornet’s nest that Tubb found outside the house hangs on the wall. “It’s not conventional,” Tubb says.
At the same time, the décor conforms to what Tubb delivers to his clients as an interior designer. “It’s got to be about comfort and longevity,” he says. “Everything I do is understated, pretty, functional, and comfortable.”
In the house, you’ll also see custom accents in the form of metal bathroom sinks by local blacksmith Darren Hardman, who also built an iron bed frame for the master bedroom that Tubb designed. “It’s my favorite bed I’ve ever seen,” Tubb says. Instead of a door, cream draperies separate the the master bedroom from the adjacent library—a cozy room with a fireplace full of books and games for a fall or winter day.
With the recent renovations, Tubb also rethought the upstairs. He and Weaver have friends and family stay at the house often, but they prefer to just have one couple visit at a time. “When we have company, I want them to feel very special,” he says. To create a private retreat, the second of two upstairs bedrooms was converted to a sitting area, so visitors can enjoy a full suite—complete with its own private balcony with chaises overlooking the lake.
Pitts envisioned “an inviting and comfortable guest suite with an updated bathroom and a stronger connection from the new sitting area to the upstairs deck.” “Sliding doors into the bedroom and sitting room allowed for the spaces to feel like one big suite instead of a compartmentalized upstairs,” she explains.
“I want people to leave completely relaxed,” Tubb says, noting those who visit love to take in the views of the lake like he and Weaver do.
In the sitting room, Tubb showcases Birmingham artists with a watercolor of feathers by Dan Carlisle and a large contemporary abstract piece by Patterson & Barnes that sits behind a chic daybed. The small coffee tables in the room have petrified wood table tops.
For Tubb, the interior is all about creating the ambience of a retreat. He always has music playing in the background, and there’s always a daily boat cruise—no matter the time of year.
“I want adults to feel like kids again—like going to a refined camp,” he says.
Architecture: Studio C Architecture & Interiors– R. Cherri Pitts
Interior Design: Richard Tubb Interiors– Richard Tubb
Contractor: Russell Building Company– Brook Russell
Bathroom Hardware: Waterworks
Tags: home, November 2016
Posted on Tuesday, November 1st, 2016.
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Baidi Wang
A student but an ice sculptor from Baidi Wang on Vimeo.
A Student But An Ice Sculptor
— Ryan Crosby is one of a dozen people who carved more than 100 blocks of ice on the last day of 2017 for First Night State College.
He is a student at Penn State Altoona. Crosby said he has loved ice carving since he was young. He was encouraged to begin carving by his father, who owns DiMartino Ice.
Crosby said he enjoys the comradery of the ice carving crew. His goal is to become an engineer, but he said he’ll always be an ice carver, too.
Nittany Lion Ear from Baidi Wang on Vimeo.
Nittany Lion Ear
— Nate Ehrhardt, a junior airspace engineering major at Penn State, is vice president of the university’s 3D printing club. He was part of the team from the club that created a temporary repair for the ear of the Nittany Lion Shrine when it was broken in February.
The 3D club’s ear was in place for a week until the Office of Physical Plant could make a permanent repair.
Tram Life from Baidi Wang on Vimeo.
Tram Life
—Henrique Couto is a driver in Lisbon, Portugal, who enthusiastically enjoys his job working the most famous tram line in Lisbon, The 28 Tram.
He works six days a week from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Despite the long hours Couto said he’s literally working his dream job. He says he loves talking with the passengers, who he greets with a warm, neighborly hello. He sings happy songs while driving.
He says he really hopes he can be a tram driver forever.
(This video was officially selected by 2018 Blue&White Film Festival)
It's fun to work at a Christmas Tree Farm from Baidi Wang on Vimeo.
It’s Fun To Work At A Christmas Tree Farm
— Eddie Parsons, the owner of Parsons Christmas Tree Farm in Julian, Centre County, has been planting and selling Christmas trees for more than 40 years.
Parsons says he enjoys the tree farm because it has a long history in his family. Both his father and grandfather worked there. Some customers have been shopping there for decades.
He said he hopes to keep running the farm for another ten years. He said he’s not sure if his son or daughter will keep the business going when he’s gone. But for now, he enjoys seeing familiar customers happily bringing home trees for the holidays.
BOOKS AND BONDING from Baidi Wang on Vimeo.
Books And Bonding
— Elaine Meder-Wilgus dreamed of having a bookstore after she graduated from Penn State. But more than just selling books, she wanted to create a place where people from the community could bond (and get books).
Webster’s Bookstore Cafe has become an institution in downtown State College. It’s now in its fourth location since she first opened nearly three decades ago. She said she raised her daughter there.
Mecer-Wilgus sais many current customers might be surprised to know that the original store didn’t have a coffee shop, now a primary part of the store’s ambiance.
(This video was produced for the 2018 Short Doc Workshop)
Knocking Out Another Year from Baidi Wang on Vimeo.
Knocking Out Another Year
— A story about a boxing boy who fought for one year at the boxing gym to become a better person.
(This video was produced for the 2017 NPPA Multimedia Immersion Workshop)
NIGHT TO SHINE from Baidi Wang on Vimeo.
Night To Shine
— Brooke Fisher and Matt Porter are attending their second prom, but this time, there’s an element to the night neither one had before.
The couple—both born with Down syndrome—are just about to celebrate their one-year anniversary. They kicked it off by walking arm-in-arm on a red carpet into A Night to Shine at Calvary Church in Boalsburg, Pa. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.
Here's the multimedia package about their stories. https://commmedia.psu.edu/special-coverage/story/arts-entertainment/a-centre-county-night-to-shine
I Feel Amazing from Baidi Wang on Vimeo.
I Feel Amazing
— A little girl participated in Special Olympic of Pennsylvania won the first place at last and she is so optimistic to enjoy her life.
(This video was produced for the 2017 Keystone Multimedia Workshop)
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Carton Brewing: And so it gose
For the post about Carton Brewing's gose beer click here ...
Reminder, this blog page is being phased out with a upcoming website relaunch (see below).
Posted by Jeff Linkous at 2:33 AM 0 comments
Big change coming for Beer-Stained Letter
Within a few days, Beer-Stained Letter will relaunch as a fuller, easier-to-read website with better features.
For now, you can get a sneak peek here.
It's way overdue for a shift from a blog site, and this forthcoming change will accomplish that. This blog page will continue to exist, but will be labeled as an archive for Beer-Stained Letter:
No new posts will go up on www.beerstainedletter.blogspot.com after the relaunch. The blog will be solely an archive of the past 6 1/2 years of writing about New Jersey's craft brewing industry. All posts on it will continue to be searchable and accessible.
Think Jersey, drink Jersey
Jeff Linkous, July 2013
Bolero Snort rye beer forthcoming
July looks to be a pivotal month for Bolero Snort Brewing.
The Bergen County beer company expects to have a second fermenter installed at its contracted brewer, High Point Brewing, within days, a move that will put a third Bolero Snort beer on the market.
The beer, There's No Rye-ing in Basebull (yes, it's a take on Tom Hanks' line in 'A League of Their Own') will be a 4.2% ABV quaffable pilsner-like rye beer, available in bottle and draft and available in late summer.
Bolero Snort co-owner Andrew Maiorana expects the forthcoming brew to play to a wider audience of beer drinkers, enticing to, say, Bud Light buyers, but still tasty enough to satisfy craft beer fans.
"This is going to be our take on a lighter lager, but still flavorful, and it's going to be a rye beer," Andrew says. "We were always hoping we would be able to put the rye beer out during the summertime, and it just so happens that it's working itself out, because we're going to get this second fermenter."
The second 30-barrel tank is due to arrive for installation at High Point by next Monday, if not before. The rye beer will likely be the brew that christens that fermenter.
"We hope to be selling it late August. We have the approval on name, we have the approval on the label, the keg collars ... everything is good to go," Andrew says. "We just have to get the fermenter."
Andrew and co-owner Bob Olson launched Bolero Snort, based in Ridgefield Park, around the beginning of 2013, striking a contract-brewing agreement with High Point (known for the Ramstein brand) and putting a 30-barrel fermenter in the Butler (Morris County) brewery. That tank enabled Bolero to enter the Garden State's craft beer market in March, first with draft amber and dark largers, Ragin' Bull and Blackhorn.
Bolero's draft business was followed soon afterward with bottled versions of the two brews. But the company was still left with only a pair of brews in the market, while Andrew and Bob's advance marketing efforts in 2011 and 2012 gave beer drinkers in North Jersey (Bolero's primary distribution area) reason to expect a wider footprint from Bolero. (You'll notice by the printing on their case boxes that a porter is part of their plans.)
The answer to that constraint has been to dress up those two launch beers, like the maple-pecan version of Ragin' Bull that Bolero offered for a cask festival at Uno Chicago Grill and Brewery in Metuchen late last month. Such treatments, in effect, have been a way for Bolero to have different brews in the market and hold beer drinkers' interest, despite the capacity limits of a single fermenter.
"Right now, we can't produce a third with the single fermenter. One of the two (labels) would suffer," Andrew says. "There are accounts that take just Ragin' Bull; there are accounts that just take Blackhorn, and you'd be surprise by how many accounts take just Blackhorn – a lot, actually."
Thus, the new tank is the source of plenty of anticipation for Bolero Snort, a crucial step toward growing the brand and distribution.
"We're pumped. We're really excited," Andrew says, during a stop at High Point last Saturday to drop off case boxes and some empty sixtels. "This third beer is going to put us into another level, and increase our recognition in the state. With that, we'll also increase our distribution throughout the state. We're going to spread a little more south, a little bit more west. We're going to try to keep working the boundaries.
"We've been opening up accounts here and there, a bit more out of our immediate distribution area," Andrew says. "We get requests from people, even as far as Cape May, who say they have liquor stores, or ask 'Where can I find your beer?' Unfortunately, we can't accommodate those people right now."
Labels: Bolero Snort Brewery, High Point Brewing, New Jersey beer, New Jersey Craft Beer, New Jersey Craft Beer Industry, Rye beer
A Ramstein one-off, plus Oktoberfest
Another foray into one-off beers by weizen beer specialist High Point Brewing, which also for the first time bottled a non-wheat beer under its Ramstein brand.
Additionally of note for High Point: The brewery has gotten the earliest jump ever on producing its signature Oktoberfest seasonal.
Released last Friday, High Point offered up a new one-off brew, a bourbon-barrel aged version of its 6.5% ABV maibock, taking the beer beyond its German traditions and big malty profile by giving it a pleasing tang with the addition of some lactobacillus and oak characteristics from the whiskey barrel.
The brew made for a well-received follow-up to a Belgian-style chocolate cherry sour ale that High Point brewed at the end of last year.
For quite a while now, craft brewers up and down the state have been whiskey-barreling some of their beers for maturation and flavor effect. But the Buffalo Trace distillery oak High Point got its hands on was an inaugural effort at bourbon-barrel aging a Ramstein beer.
The maibock, like the chocolate cherry sour, were tasting room treats, extras for tour patrons who show up at the Butler brewery for the Ramstein lager and wheat beers.
The jazzed-up maibock went fast, gone by early Saturday afternoon, reflecting the potential of craft brewers' tasting rooms to engage the public with small-batch beers that also give breweries and their tour patrons an additional beer theme to take up. It's all part of what lawmakers in Trenton enabled last year when they updated the rules for Garden State craft breweries.
"We had four kegs that we allocated for the brewery. We were open for four hours, and we sold out of them," says High Point owner Greg Zaccardi. "(It's) the excitement we have now with this new law. Let's be honest, we can make a few more dollars, but we also have to make it interesting. People are going to come here and buy the beer only if it's really worth coming."
The flavor profile of the barrel-aged maibock featured caramel-like signatures against a bright citrus quality, plus bourbon and vanilla from the wood.
"It had that tartness, that yogurty tang," he says. "But the nice thing about it is, you get that thirst-quenching sensation, then it stops to a clean finish of bourbon and vanilla."
Giving the maibock the barrel tweaking, taking it outside its traditional construct, put an emphasis on the sensory elements of beer.
"This was a way for us to get to people, get them to come in and think about what's going on – and they're educated," Greg says. "It draws attention to all the elements of beer. People start talking about aroma, they start talking about texture, they start talking about balance, complexity, depth of flavor."
The beer was a one-off, and though it's gone, there's more where that came from, so to speak.
"I'm not saying we're going to make a beer like it every week. But I would like to believe that every other month or so we're coming out with some sort of unique way of making beer taste different that what you're expecting," Greg says.
Meanwhile, High Point already has its top-rated Ramstein Oktoberfest in kegs. July has historically been the month High Point began brewing the märzen for its annual release on the second Saturday in September. (For years, the brewery has made a tour-day event of the märzen, ceremoniously tapping an Austrian oak keg to salute Oktoberfest.)
Over the past year few years, High Point has begun brewing the 6% ABV märzen earlier and earlier, reflecting increased demand for the seasonal, which, as a lager, requires the requisite longer conditioning time. This year, brewing began right after Memorial Day so High Point could both boost production by about 20 percent from last year and better work to distributors' needs.
"In May, we got a list of pre-orders for Oktoberfest from our distributors. They said, 'We'll pick it up in July if you have it,' " Greg says. "So why would we not brew it, if we had bona fide purchase orders for it? That's really what drove us to adjust our production schedule."
Meanwhile, the märzen's junior sibling, Ramstein Amber Lager (5.5% ABV, also called Northern Hills Amber Lager), was recently bottled for the first time ever, a moment that also marked the first instance of High Point bottling a beer other than its signature Blonde, Classic dunkel and doppelbock wheats. (Ramstein Oktoberfest, maibock, imperial pilsner, and golden lager are draft-only brews; the same goes for a 6% ABV pale ale that works its way in and out of High Point's lineup.)
"The beer is a hoppy, slightly lower-gravity sessionable version of our Oktoberfest. We have a lot of interest and (accolades) for our Oktoberfest, and we thought about making it year-round. People always ask us to make it year-round. It's just not designed for that," Greg says. "We wanted to make something that was in a similar vein but could be consumed year-round, and that's what this beer is."
Some of the amber lager, which is a favorite among Ramstein's Facebook followers, is destined for the festival Mondial de la Bière Europe in France Sept. 12-15. It's at least the second time Ramstein beers will be at the event.
Labels: Bourbon Barrel Beer, High Point Brewing, maibock, New Jersey beer, New Jersey Craft Beer, New Jersey Craft Beer Industry, Ramstein, Ramstein Oktoberfest
Rinn Duin gets OK from federal regulators
Tokens on tasting room bar
Rinn Duin Brewing cleared a key hurdle last week, with federal regulators signing off on the company's brewer's notice.
That happened on Monday (July 8th); Rinn Duin's application to the state for a brewing license is still pending.
Founder Chip Town says once the ongoing brewery buildout wraps up, he hopes state regulators will be able to inspect the brewery and issue a license quickly.
"I'm expecting by end of August, beginning of September we'll be out on taps," Chip says. "We're that close now. It's a matter of finishing this (buildout) in the next couple of weeks and getting the testing done. Once that's done, a couple of weeks to make the beer, keg it and get it out the door."
Rinn Duin founder Chip Town in the
Toms River brewery's tasting room
The 25-barrel brewhouse, mash tun, 50-barrel fermenters and other tanks began arriving at the brewery in Toms River (Ocean County) late last month. The fermenters and other tanks are upright; the brewhouse is in place, but still needs its scaffolding erected, plus some other installation work.
"Everything is approximately where it should be. Now what we've got to do is tweak the exact position because the piping is all premade," Chip says. "The technicians are here. One is doing the piping, the other one is doing the electrical installation, all the control panels, all the motors. It's probably going to be 15 to 20 days to do the complete installation.
"Once we've got all the piping and the wiring done, I can call for a (certificate of occupancy), and then the ABC will come in and do their inspection."
Brewhouse, assembly required
Forty-four draft accounts have been expressed interest in Rinn Duin's session brews – a blond, a brown, Irish red and smoked Scottish ales. Getting those brews into bottles is going lag behind the draft business a little bit, Chip says. He forecasts bottling to get going in the fall.
Rinn Duin's six-tap, 500-square-foot tasting room was finished during the springtime and is stocked with glassware (shaker pint glasses and growlers). Beer drinkers can expect plenty of brews exclusive to the tasting room.
"Those taps are going to have a lot of different beers in them that you aren't going to see in the bars right away," Chip says.
Labels: brewery buildout, New Jersey beer, New Jersey Craft Beer, New Jersey Craft Beer Industry, Rinn Duin
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The Hollow Hills
by: Mary Stewart (author)
The countryside of England and Wales in the Dark Ages forms an almost tangible background to this wonderfully and powerfully realised picture of an ancestral hero coming to manhood. The Hollow Hills is the brilliant portrayal of the young Arthur from his birth to accession to the throne of... show more
The countryside of England and Wales in the Dark Ages forms an almost tangible background to this wonderfully and powerfully realised picture of an ancestral hero coming to manhood. The Hollow Hills is the brilliant portrayal of the young Arthur from his birth to accession to the throne of Britain. And behind and around him is the strong, yet vulnerable figure of Merlin who sees and knows so much but is powerless to prevent the strife and violence of his turbulent times.
Publish date: February 1st 2012
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Fantasy, Magic, Adventure, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics, European Literature, British Literature, Historical Fiction, Medieval, Mythology, Arthurian
Series: Arthurian Saga -3 (#2)
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This will be a short review because I have a joint blog post about this book with my co-blogger in crime, Moonlight Reader.I still like having Merlin as the narrator in these books and we do get some insight into what power is calling to him and also to Arthur. I found Merlin to be just as obstinate...
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by Mary Stewart This is the second book of the Merlin Trilogy by Mary Stewart. It begins where the first book left off, taking us through the lead up to the birth of Arthur through to the moment he is recognised as rightful king. Most of the story focuses on Merlin himself and his travels as he ...
KCPolski rated it 7 years ago
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It took me a lot longer to get to this book than I originally planned. As I said of its predecessor, The Crystal Cave, fantasy is not a genre I am usually drawn to, but I loved this book and The Crystal Cave. Stewart puts a lot of effort into melding legend with history, and because of this the st...
spocksbro rated it 7 years ago
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The Hollow Hills is the second book in Mary Stewart's Arthurian saga and covers the fifteen years between Arthur's birth and his acclamation as High King as experienced by Merlin, who spends much of it avoiding the limelight and traveling to Asia Minor and Constantinople. In a word, not taking a rol...
T. L. Morganfield rated it 8 years ago
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Slow starting and seemed to drag a bit through the first two sections, but picks up nicely after that.
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Blown to Bits by Harold Abelson, Ken Ledeen, Harry R. Lewis
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Democratizing Innovation by Eric von Hippel
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The Future of the Internet -- And How to Stop It by Jonathan Zittrain
Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
A World's Fair for the Global Village by Carl Malamud
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New 2020 BMW M3 Caught on New Shots on the Ring, Gets Ready for Frankfurt Motor Show
by Eduard Huma — March 28, 2018
Back in January, spy photographers from different magazines, including CarScoops, have caught the all-new 2020 BMW M3 while performing hard testing sessions out in the snow. Recently, the same test mule has been seen on the Ring performing new tests, before getting ready for an official debut at the 2018 Frankfurt Motor Show.
As with most of BMW`s models, the 2020 BMW M3 is also likely to adopt the CLAR platform meaning more carbon fiber and aluminum components which will increase performance and fuel efficiency. It will also allow the fitting of a more powerful 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder.
Visually, the upcoming M3 seen here seems to follow the same design language as the current model, coming as well with enhanced elements. As we can see in the spy photos below, it will come with a more aggressive fascia at the front, along with lower air intake with honeycomb inserts.
The back also looks a bit different with the updated four-tailpipe exhaust system and small rear spoiler. There is also the updated suspension system which reduces the car`s ride height, along with much more aggressive side skirts, extended wheel arches and cross-drilled discs.
Inside, the cabin will benefit from the latest technologies which will be in contrast with a more modern design highlighted by high-end materials. The main emphasize will be on the updated iDrive infotainment system or digital instrument cluster.
Under the hood, sources state that the 2020 BMW M3 is likely to adopt the same 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine, yet with much more power. Compared with the curren 425 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque, the new 2020 M3 is said to come with around 493 horsepower.
Back in January, rumors stated that the current M3 would come to a halt in a couple of months because of tightening emissions regulations, preparing a more highly-technologized model which would emerge in 2020. However, one month later, BMW representative declared during an interview for “The Drive” that “There is no plan to stop the BMW M3 production this May. Production will conclude when the all-new model is being launched.” This means that we will still get to see the current M3 as a MY2018, with prices to start at $66,500.
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Poles in the UK
Growing a business that grows businesses
With Piotr Kubalka, director, Capital Business Links who explains how he set up and grew a business which is now a leader in its field.
Capital Business Links Ltd (CBL) is the largest Polish-speaking accounting and financial consulting company in the UK. Its services address the needs of individuals, small- and medium-sized companies and international corporations. The firm’s headquarters are in Ealing, West London, conveniently located between Heathrow Airport and the city centre.
“We’re proud that over 3,000 businesses have already entrusted us with their accounting and taxation matters. Our clients include established companies turning over millions and start-ups entering the market. Our satisfied customers testify to the quality of our services.
“We’re able to deliver first-class service due to our highly qualified and highly experienced staff. CBL can handle the most difficult tasks, including forensic accounting and litigation support. We have an excellent technical infrastructure to meet the most demanding requirements and, if necessary, we closely co-operate with external businesses to ensure that client needs are always met.
“Over the past two years, we’ve expanded operations into Poland by opening branches in Warsaw, Krakow and Gdansk. Back in the UK, we changed our headquarters, moving into significantly bigger premises. Our business has grown considerably in the past few years; the additional office space will allow us to continue to develop the business as the services we offer become more popular in the current market. We’ve hired more specialists and we cooperate with many new business partners to be able to offer more wide-ranging support.
“CBL employs more than 50 specialists in its branches – London, Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk. All CBL employees have many years of professional experience in capital markets and are properly trained to provide financial services at the global level.
“We offer accounting services which comply with the highest UK standards. Our employees already have, or soon will, qualifications from ACCA (Association from Chartered Certified Accountants) or AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) – currently the largest and most reputable accounting organisations in the world, or else have MBAs. Knowledge, experience and innovation make it possible for us to undertake the most difficult tasks in our profession with relative ease.
“Over the years, we’ve been carefully selecting members of our staff to ensure that our clients are provided with a versatile, professional service in a relaxed atmosphere. Our office isn’t staffed by anonymous bean-counters; instead we act as personal advisers to our clients.
“The professionalism of our company results from the knowledge, skills and experience of our specialists. We have the right technical and computer infrastructure – the best software for company finances management, including SAGE and IRIS. We keep the accounts of each client systematically, allowing them to manage their finances effectively. We make it possible for clients to maximise their profits and to optimise their taxes.
“We’ve been providing comprehensive accounting services since Capital Business Links Ltd was founded in 2005. Our company mission is to constantly strive to meet the highest standards of customer care and to use a customised approach combined with ingenuity and creativity. To provide the highest quality of customer care, we employ the best people and we utilise modern communication systems to convene with their global clients and ensure that distance poses no issue.
“Business owners and executives may expect comprehensive and professional accounting support to maximise their profits and to develop their companies in future. Additionally, our clients gain access to their business network of firms co-operating with CBL.
“Capital Business Links Ltd (CBL) is a team of accountants and tax advisers providing a wide range of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax services to limited companies, self-employed persons, partnerships and individuals.
“The complexity of our services is the result of our team of specialists that range across all areas directly connected with running a business in this country: we work as a team to provide comprehensive, specialist services in every aspect. We also serve as:
An accounting office that keeps company’s records and accounting documentation, deals with tax issues, does tax and VAT returns and payroll (PAYE), and controls debtors and creditors
A tax adviser’s office, which deals with planning and optimising taxes and represents the company before HM Revenue & Customs (e.g. in the case of an audit or any legal dispute)
A financial counselling office, which makes business plans, valuations, budgets, prognoses and analyses. It also completes documentation for bank loans, mortgages or insurance policies, and shows clients how to maximise profits
A business counselling office, which helps to select an appropriate legal form of the enterprise, build its structures and manage its current operations
“The services we offer cover all aspects of running a business at all stages from start-up, through the rapid growth phase to maturity. Specifically, our services help clients:
Before setting up the company, we advise on the most appropriate legal form of the future business in given circumstances.
After choosing the legal structure of the company, we can register the business with appropriate authorities.
Run the business’s ongoing activities by managing its accounts, including Tax Return, VAT Returns, accounts with creditors and debtors, and with employees (Payroll, PAYE, P60 and P45). As for financial counselling, we mostly specialise in managing company’s working capital and tax strategy.
At the close of a business, by closing all the necessary accounting and tax formalities.
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Black College Nines HBCU Poll – Week 7 (5/9/16-5/15/16)
by Michael Coker • May 17, 2016 • 1 Comment
Alabama State University remains atop the Black College Nines’ Top 10 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) large school baseball poll announced on May 17, 2016.
The Hornets, 34-15 overall and 24-0 in the SWAC conference, sit at the top spot for the sixth time this season. ASU won the East Division crown for the third straight year and is set to open SWAC Conference Tournament this week.
For the sixth consecutive week, Florida A&M University retains the No. 2 ranking. After a week’s worth of action on the diamond, there has been some minor shuffling amongst the other eight teams with four flipping places and four teams retaining their rankings from the previous week.
Bethune-Cookman University and Norfolk State University flipped spots at No. 3 and No. 4. As well, Jackson State University and the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff switch spots at No. 5 and No. 6 from the previous week. Grambling State University, North Carolina Central University, Texas Southern University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore retains their respective rankings from the previous week.
In the small school division, for the second week in a row, West Virginia State University maintains the No. 1 team in Black College Nines Top 10 poll. The Yellow Jackets, 32-15 overall and 24-8 in the Mountain East Conference, finished its season with a loss in the MEC tournament championship game.
In the rest of the small school poll, the top nine teams remain the same this week. Edward Waters College, Selma University, Winston Salem State University, Miles College, Claflin University, Stillman College, Benedict College, Paine College and Jarvis Christian College round out the Top 10.
The crowning of Black College Nines National Champions will be announced on Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 at 10 AM (EST) on the Black College Nines’ website.
The Voting Committee of Black College Nines determines the Top 10 rankings. Overall records do not include ties.
The two divisional polls are as follows…
Large School Division
No. School Conference W-L Previous
1 Alabama State University SWAC 34-15 1
2 Florida A&M University MEAC 30-19 2
3 Bethune-Cookman University MEAC 25-25 4
4 Norfolk State University MEAC 27-19 3
5 Jackson State University SWAC 32-24 6
6 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff SWAC 21-23 5
7 Grambling State University SWAC 22-25 7
8 North Carolina Central University MEAC 24-28 8
9 Texas Southern University SWAC 21-25 9
10 University of Maryland Eastern Shore MEAC 16-32 10
Small School Division
1 West Virginia State University MEC 32-15 1
2 Edward Waters College GCAC 31-13 2
3 Selma University Independent 27-12 3
4 Winston Salem State University CIAA 31-22 4
5 Miles College SIAC 32-17 5
6 Claflin University SIAC 24-29 6
7 Stillman College SIAC 27-24 7
8 Benedict College SIAC 27-19 8
9 Paine College SIAC 27-20 9
10 Jarvis Christian College RRAC 27-29 10
Previous Poll Results: (click on links below)
Week 1 (March 13, 2016)
Week 2 (April 5, 2016)
Week 3 (April 19, 2016)
Week 5 (May 3, 2016)
Week 6 (May 10, 2016)
Week 8* (May 24, 2016)
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Marcus Jackson
Question: How is Alabama St ranked ahead of Florida A&M? I have seen both teams play this year and FAMU is the better team, the MEAC is better than the SWAC this year. The RPI has FAMU ahead of Alabama St. The biggest factor FAMU beat Alabama St head to head this year.
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Remembering docent Margaret Mann
Posted 1 year ago by Lesa Griffith
Docent Margaret Mann leads visitors through the Japan Gallery
The museum suffered a great loss with the death of docent Margaret Mann on Jan. 13. Margaret was a straight-talking, hard-working docent who zipped agilely on her mobility scooter through the galleries leading tours of the European and American Galleries every Thursday morning.
She dedicated so many hours to the museum, it is hard to believe how busy she was outside of HoMA. A self-described “biracial, lesbian Buddhist in a wheelchair,” Margaret published the well-received autobiography A Dramatically Different Direction in 2012. Along with being a successful writer, she was a counselor and community organizer holding an MA in social work and an ED.S in rehabilitation counseling. And she did all this working through constant pain. You can read more about her daily struggles on her blog.
A Kailua girl, Margaret had a 20-year career in Washington, DC, where she worked for national agencies that deal with women’s issues, such as the National Women’s Health Network and the League of Women Voters, and that addressed disability issues such as the Disability Right Council. And before that she served in the US Navy.
As she details in A Dramatically Different Direction, the sporty Margaret (she surfed as a youth and held a BA in physical education), saw her life take a sharp turn in 1997, when a blood vessel burst in her spinal cord while she was out to dinner with friends. She was instantly paralyzed.
Margaret moved back to Hawai‘i in 2003, and later joined the museum as a volunteer, first helping out with the Visitor Information Center. Then-visitor services director Vicki Reisner, who attended a conference on accessibility presented by the Kennedy Center, was tasked with improving accessibility throughout the museum in 2010 and she tapped Margaret to help her make an assessment.
“She was thrilled to help,” says Vicki. “We went through the museum, Spalding House and the Art School. She showed me what worked and what needed to be changed. She also showed me how she altered the routes for her tours so she could accompany the visitors throughout the museum. She assisted with signage—suggesting the most user-friendly language, and sign height and placement. Her diligence and expertise were invaluable, plus she was delightful to work with.”
Margaret also rated the museum restrooms by accessibility—coming in at No. 1 is the basement restroom beneath Palm Courtyard, which is reached via elevator. (Worst is the one in the theater—her scooter didn’t fit.)
She enjoyed her experience with Vicki so much, Margaret took the plunge and made a bigger commitment to the museum—she entered the two-year docent training program, “graduating” in 2012. Over the last four years, she volunteered more than 100 docent hours, far exceeding the required 50 hours.
“Margaret was extremely knowledgeable about our collection,” says Aaron Padilla, director of learning and engagement, “but she didn’t come across as authoritarian in the museum tours she gave. It was as if visitors were being led through our galleries by a friend who just knew a bit more than they did—and they loved it. To our department, she brought levity and perspective, which I very much appreciated. I will miss her wit, wisdom, opinions on all things, and chats in the museum colonnades.”
And when Margaret wasn’t giving tours, she was often in the galleries studying artworks simply for her own enjoyment.
Never one to pull punches, Margaret shocked many of her fellow docents when she announced at the annual docent lunch in December that it would be the last time her colleagues would see her. She explained that she had a tumor that had metastasized and would not be pursuing traditional treatment and talked about what they all and the museum meant to her. The room filled with tears.
Margaret made her last visit to the museum on Wednesday, Jan 10, when she had lunch at the café. “She wanted me to recycle her docent pin awards and handed them to me,” says Jan Tucker, docent and tours coordinator. “She looked well, but told us her time was short.”
Then on Jan. 14, docent Kate Keilman sent out this email on behalf of Margaret:
Aloha my dear friends,
If you are reading this I have now departed this life, happily and just the way I wanted. Imagine this…me leaping out of my wheelchair, dancing around, bounding into the air and floating up out of sight. Be happy that I am no longer in pain, no longer have cancer, no longer disabled and no longer poor. It has been a rough 20 years and I am so glad to give it up. What I don’t like is leaving is you…I have been so well loved, and loved so well. Everyone should have this experience, everyone should hear from everyone they care about how much they are loved. Thank you for being a part of my life. I am saving you a seat on the bus….
Margaret will be deeply missed.
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1 year ago ·
Jennifer Mann said…
Thank you for including this in your newsletter. I was surprised to see it, but not surprised at all. Her docent work kept her, gave her peace and purpose. I appreciate the gorgeous send off. I miss my Aunty & mentor, every day.
Mahalo, Jenn
Stephanie Fitzpatrick said…
Margaret was one in a million! Such a delight and also forceful, smart, funny and forward-thinking. Jenn, thank you for sharing your aunty and love with us all. We all have been raised up a bit more for her energy and work. Mahalo Margaret!
Stephan Jost said…
Margaret was amazing. She was intellectually sharp and emotionally kind always working to make the museum a better and kinder place. I will miss her … like many she did find a home at the Honolulu Museum of Art by serving the public.
Barbara Sutton said…
While Margaret was still living in the DC area, she was looking for a place to live for her neice, Jennifer, who was arriving to continue her college education. Margaret came to my home and interviewed me, to be sure it would be a good place for Jenn. What a fortunate meeting all around, as I came to know and admire Margaret greatly, and to have a couple of fun years with Jenn as a housemate. Dear Margaret, I hold you in highest esteem. Your spirit remained stalwart through many challenges. I celebrate you as you rise and dance into your next great adventure.
Mary Elizabeth Hunt said…
We at the Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual (WATER) join you in mourning the loss and rejoicing in the wonderful life of Margaret Mann. See http://www.waterwomensalliance.org/ for our tribute to her. Long may her spirit inspire us.
Every good wish, Mary E. Hunt
Lesa Griffith said…
Thank you for sharing WATER’s tribute to Margaret.
daci armstrong said…
I was fortunate enough to live 3 floors down from Ms. M. We had many good laughs and times together and she also taught me how to be a grown up, somthing I still need at 79 years of age. God Bless her and her works!
Sean O'Harrow said…
I am so sorry and saddened about this loss to our community and our museum family. Margaret was a super person and we will forever remember her contribution to our lives. Our sincerest condolences to her family.
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"What's Your Favorite Game?" addendum. Told you
I started this Klosterman knock-off "best moments" thing last month, and said I'd probably amend it...and here I am, three weeks later doing just that. The catalyst was chatting with Luke over IM about the whole idea, and talking about how all these wonderful little moments are far more important than just declaring something a "Game of the Year," or (even moreso) some kind of "XXXXX of the Year." Sure, the whole awards-giving schtick is an expected part of the seasonal editorial cliche catalog, but is it ever really that surprising? As with many things in the games space - tackling it in a different way often leads to interesting results...usually in direct contradiction to what the audience otherwise says it wants. I can remember a few years ago, deciding to completely do away with multiple categories for "Game of the Year" in the Official PlayStation Magazine, and simply declare one single game the hot-shit product. It would be different, it would be a talking point, and it would be a direct response to all the readers that said they thought endless awards were pointless and boring and cliched and [add increasing level of insult here.] Surprise, surprise - when we did it, everyone complained.
Anyway, I digress. Some extras (more to come, I'm sure):
- The whole creepy Sander Cohen portion of Bioshock, and the way it twisted and entwined the narrative with the character development. Few parts of the game fully delivered on the pre-release hype of how advanced the characterization would be in the game, but this whole segment did a great job of showing how a dystopian shithole could unravel the mind of one of its inhabitants.
- The way that the use of gravity completely changes the way you think about platform games in Super Mario Galaxy. It's not just a matter of world-building any more, but a matter of the way a three-dimensional space is presented to the player. Watch for knock-offs hitting by the summer, and (in many cases no doubt) completely missing the point by just making upside-down levels.
- Not so much a gameplay thing, as it is a phenomenon of characterization; but the way you get oddly attached to the weighted companion cube in Portal is just incredible.
Sander Cohen's audio diary is perhaps the singlemost disturbing one in the entire game. I was really genuinely rattled after listening to that.
MonkeyKingJoe said...
I really like the ice splicer's "Iceman" audio diary.
My little brother come into the room when I was listening to it. And now he yells out, "THE ICEMAN FUCKING COMETH!" All the time...I'm a little worried...
I should really go back and finish Bioshock. I was nearly there. I was putting all the bits of the Big Daddy together, and I just got distracted by all the other games coming out.
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The Halo Series
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"Demoman takes SKILL!"
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I just completed Awakening the Nightmare. It is a fun DLC.
I definitely think the Flood are returning in future Halo games. While in the campaign you fight the Flood back they are never fully destroyed and the Pheonix Logs about them have multiple cases saying it is only a matter of time until they rise again.
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I actually do like the idea of the Spartan IVs, but I also think they were poorly handled.
I understand what 343 is trying to do with the armor, but most of it *cough* Seeker *cough* looks extremely out of place and should be tossed in a dumpster fire.
Three colony drops wasn't enough.
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Post by UEG ShadowAngel on Oct 1, 2017 21:48:03 GMT
Oct 1, 2017 13:32:19 GMT Bael said:
Don't like power ranger armor?
Id rather they at least go back to reach style at the least where it was more practical.
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The Halo Series Oct 2, 2017 0:47:58 GMT
Post by Bael on Oct 2, 2017 0:47:58 GMT
Oct 1, 2017 21:48:03 GMT UEG ShadowAngel said:
I actually do like some of the armor especially my armor in Halo 4, but most of it I don't like. The H4 Mark V I enjoyed though, and black bodysuits would help a lot. Especially if you could choose what bodysuit you wore. And a bit more armor plating wouldn't hurt.
Personally Reach I find has a lot of bad armor and the base armor sucks. The worst Halo IMO. I do find it amusing after how much everyone hated it, it was suddenly the best Halo when 4 happened.
Link to my H4 Spartan: xboxdvr.com/gamer/High%20Lord%20Bael/screenshot/7417707#
Last Edit: Oct 2, 2017 0:54:39 GMT by Bael
Oct 2, 2017 0:47:58 GMT Bael said:
My issue is how exposed they are, it's an issue to me when your belly is completely exposed as well as various parts of the arms and legs. I prefer H3 style the best when it comes to armor but as said, I'll take reach at the least. What I don't understand is how 343 can have halo wars using classic style but their own mainline games differ. It shows me they're capable of doing old school but they choose not to.
As for it being the "best", I think that would be people just being surprised how bad H4 was, I despise reach, but H4 is a abomination of a "halo" game to me. 60% of its playerbase didn't just fall off for no reason, the game CoDified the franchise to various people. I think reach started it but it's still much better than H4 and even H5 to an extent.
Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Oct 2, 2017 17:58:54 GMT
I believe I heard that because of fan complaints about the new art style, 343 decided to go and mix the older style with the newer style which we see in Halo Wars 2. We'll have to see if that is true when they release Halo 6 since so far Halo Wars 2 was the only game to come out after Halo 5.
Personally I don't mind and even like quite a few of the armor sets in Halo 4 and Halo 5, and all the ones in the canon. Sure there are some MP ones that are ridiculous, but since MP isn't canon I figure they are just there to have fun.
Last Edit: Oct 2, 2017 18:04:32 GMT by Hanako Ikezawa
The design philosophy behind GEN2 armor was a lighter armor with more flexibility and mobility in mind, but most of the armor doesn't fit and the colored bodysuit didn't help. Some armor covering the front would have helped or at least somewhat keeping the "space diaper." The armor in H2A is fine IMO since it takes from both.
I really liked H4, but it was indeed a piss poor Halo in terms of MP. It did have really good looking maps though, shame H5 wasn't as unique.
Oct 2, 2017 17:58:54 GMT Hanako Ikezawa said:
War games is canon.
War Games are also simulations, so not actually happening in reality.
Well the Timmy helmet is considered a potential glitch in WG.
Post by smilesja on Oct 3, 2017 0:35:50 GMT
I wonder if people RP with their Spartans since War Games is canon?
Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Oct 3, 2017 2:24:05 GMT
Oct 3, 2017 0:35:50 GMT smilesja said:
Well, there is the Spartan Ops mode in Halo 4 that is basically a campaign for your MP character.
Then of course Halo: Reach which kind of does the same thing but is more in the middle.
Last Edit: Oct 3, 2017 2:25:57 GMT by Hanako Ikezawa
People RP in Halo all the time, to varying degrees.
Clans.
The Halo Series Nov 18, 2017 23:12:50 GMT smilesja likes this
Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Nov 18, 2017 23:12:50 GMT
This video has me hyped. It seems that the Logic Plague Theory for Cortana in Halo was pretty much confirmed via the Halo Loot Crate. This crate's theme was the Flood, and part of it has a lore thing where a Spartan IV in 2558 is accessing an interrogation of a surviving Prophet from 2553 between Halo 2 and 3. The part of the interrogation focuses on the Prophet talking about seeing Cortana on High Charity as he escaped, noting that she was compromised by the Flood. The human interrogator asks how can it do that, and the Prophet mentions the Logic Plague and how that is why the Covenant didn't use AIs and that because humanity did they will face that consequence when their Created turn against them. The guy in charge of that data in 2558 was curious why the Spartan was looking into that, wondering if things were really bad outside. Considering that this takes place in 2558 the same year as Halo 5, it seems the Spartan IV is looking into what caused Cortana to turn evil and found their answer.
Add this to other evidence and things like Halo Wars 2, which reintroduced the Flood, and 343 Industries saying Halo Wars 2 will be connected to Halo 6 and it seems all but confirmed this is the route they are going.
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The Halo Series Nov 19, 2017 0:36:27 GMT Hanako Ikezawa and smilesja like this
Post by Serza on Nov 19, 2017 0:36:27 GMT
Anyone here heard of Installation 01 or Operation: TREBUCHET yet?
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The Halo Series Nov 19, 2017 1:18:57 GMT
Post by quizolio on Nov 19, 2017 1:18:57 GMT
Nov 18, 2017 23:12:50 GMT Hanako Ikezawa said:
The Flood's return provides the only real reason that I'd return to the franchise. As a whole, I just don't find Halo the same without them.
Last Edit: Nov 19, 2017 1:19:13 GMT by quizolio
Post by smilesja on Nov 19, 2017 2:12:42 GMT
So how many Graveminds will there be?
The Halo Series Nov 19, 2017 2:33:51 GMT smilesja likes this
Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Nov 19, 2017 2:33:51 GMT
Nov 19, 2017 2:12:42 GMT smilesja said:
Well, depends what you mean by a Gravemind.
Technically since all Graveminds inherit the personality and memories of the previous ones and all Flood are connected, even if there are multiple Gravemind 'bodies' they are all essentially an extension of the same Gravemind entity. Sort of like how the Reapers are all part of the Catalyst. Or to use another Halo example, how Warden Eternal "has one mind, but a million bodies" as Exuberant Witness put it.
As for the 'bodies', as of now we don't know if there are any other than the one that was defeated during Halo 3 and is being recreated by the remaining Flood on the Ark as we see in the Awakening the Nightmare expansion for Halo Wars 2. There could be others hidden somewhere in the galaxy, or even outside the galaxy and could return.
Last Edit: Nov 19, 2017 2:45:08 GMT by Hanako Ikezawa
Post by UEG ShadowAngel on Nov 19, 2017 2:39:49 GMT
I think the issue with the logic plague is
1.can Cortana even infect other AI with it?
2. Was Cortana involved with the grave mind enough to her breaking point? Cause she didn't look broke down in H3. It took a gravind a long time just to even convince/infect mendicant bias(granted mendicant bias is on a whole different level if we're going by who the stronger AI is between Cortana and him). Furthermore she didn't show any signs of it in H3 or H4.
3. How does her using the guardians benefit the flood? To me they're just as much of a weapon vs them as they are to humanity.
Im still of the mindset that it's either a bad fragment that got into the domain being why we have this evil version of Cortana. I don't see her working for the flood but to her actual personal goals of the created being the new rulers of the galaxy. It just doesn't make sense that she'd have the plague due to no clear alliance with the flood. To add on more she still had her personal feelings fo 117, she tried talking him down and showing how serious she was on her actions.
Ive even heard some people bring up their own speculation that "maybe" the Cortana in halo 1-4 only acted like herself as she lacked the power to do what she truly wanted to do (what she starts off in H5). Some think that after getting into the domain, that she finally has the power to start her "created vs creators" movement as she has her army to make it happen, while the unsc and other military powers are still recovering from the war as well so the right moment happened to be right there. I short done think the H5 Cortana is the real Cortana but finally showing her true self being as she NOW has the power. This in turn would make her a great manipulator and liar over her years of life to achieve what she did in H5.
as for the flood: far as I'm aware they were contained in HW2, they may not even play a part in H6 and honestly bringing them back wouldn't make sense for the forerunner trilogy.
All in all I still think it's a wide open mystery on why Cortana is acting the way she is. Could be the plague, could be a rampant fragment that got into the domain or I guess it come be that she finally showed her true self after getting a hold of the power to do what she's doing in H5 and present. I don't like the latter however as it really destroys her character and who she was in the OT and H4. I also can't believe it's the logic plague as there isn't a clear alliance with the flood being shown and the guardians would contradict working with the flood to me. I'm still going with the evil fragment getting into the domain being the culprit.
Nov 19, 2017 2:39:49 GMT UEG ShadowAngel said:
To answer the questions as best I can:
1. Yes, Cortana can infect other AI with it. She is connected to the Domain, giving the Flood full access to it unlike when facing the Foreunners. And since the Domain holds the cure for rampancy that Cortana used to get those Created who joined her on her side, once they connect to the Domain the Logic Plague can infect them as well.
2. As the video explains the Logic Plague can lay dormant, like a seed waiting for the right time to sprout like a Trojan horse. In Cortana's case, this happened either at the end of Halo 4 as she 'died' or after she became connected to the Domain. Between Halo 2 and 3, it is already established that the Gravemind nearly broke her, with Master Chief saving her just in time. The only thing that would change is that the Gravemind actually did succeed not in fully turning her but getting it set up for a later date if needed.
3. Her using the Guardians definitely benefits the Flood. The Guardians are able to keep entire civilizations down to the point they can't resist, leaving them easy prey to Flood infection. This is why Mendicant Bias was corrupted, to destroy the Foreunner defenses thus allowing the Flood to achieve near victory until the Halo Array fired.
You could be right, though Cortana we know is a master at manipulation. I don't mean that the Cortana we spent all that time with was a lie since I agree with you in not supporting that theory, but more that Cortana always looked for any advantage she could find. We see this multiple times in the books and games. So this new corrupted Cortana, either the rampaging fragment or Logic Plague corrupted, would use the old Cortana persona to try to sway John, in which one can argue she was successful since she did trap him by doing that, her plan only failing because of Exuberant Witness and Fireteam Osiris. After all the Gravemind would certainly want to contain John since he has repeatedly been an issue in its plans, from stopping the Flood on Installation 04 from leaving to activating Installation 08 right above the Ark nearly destroying the Flood.
343 Industries has stated that Halo Wars 2 will play a part in Halo 6, and we even already see that in the games since the Halo launched in Halo Wars 2 is the same ring that we see Cortana turning the lights on in the Legendary Ending of Halo 5. So the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire, the Banished, and most likely the Flood will play a role in the upcoming games.
I disagree that bringing back the Flood wouldn't make sense for the Foreunner Saga. After all the Flood are the beginning, middle, and end of the Foreunners. Beginning as in they were the Precursors who created the Foreunners, the middle in that the Foreunners rebelled and nearly wiped them out to obtain the Mantle of Responsibility, and of course the end in that the remains of the Precursors corrupted and became the Flood which resulted in the Foreunners being wiped out.
Another video explaining this possible revelation:
Do you think we'll see ancient humans in the series?
I don't think so, since the Halo Array wiped out all life in the galaxy to starve the Flood. The only ancient humans left are the ones turned into constructs, like 343 Guilty Spark and the Promethean Knights.
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35(ish) of the Best(ish) Pieces We Posted On Bullett in 2014
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It’s been a weird year online. I suppose you could say that every year. Like every other website in business, we’ve had our share of ups and downs here at Bullett. And, like every other website, we posted our share of thought-provoking, entertaining, and funny articles alongside some truly mind-numbing horseshit content. How the sausage is made, as they say.
Taking a look back at the most popular posts of the year on Bullett has reminded me of the most basic rule of internetting: you never have any clue what people are going to want to click on and share. One of the most popular posts, I’m sort of ashamed to say (but hey, you people shared it, not me), was a grand total of 30 words, and an embedded tweet from Seth Rogan making fun of Justin Bieber. Not exactly journalism, but, nonetheless, about 700,000 people looked at it. What a world.
On the more informative, and revelatory side, this post about the timeline of Terry Richardson accusations, was another huge hit. Nicely done. Richardson proved to be a popular, if not exactly in the usual sense of the word, draw, a few times this year. Then again, this “letter from Dr. Dre to his girlfriend, which isn’t even a real thing, got about 5 times as many views, and 35k likes on Facebook. Who even knows. This picture of World Cup hero Mario Gotze’s speedo boner did pretty well too, as did this Miley Cyrus nipple shot, and Lindsay Lohan’s sex list. At least those ones I can understand. Some, while not exactly ground-breaking, were funny enough to do the job, like referring to Jared Leto as a human fingerless glove.
Traffic oddities and viral nonsense aside, here are some of the more popular, and actually pretty decent, pieces we posted this year. Some are in depth, some are jokes. Most are worth a minute of your time. Please do enjoy and share. Thanks for reading Bullett.
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So, Just What is a Protomold?
Steve writes:
Recurring guest blogger Ben Sheehan is here to shed some light on the intricacies of protomolds -- a desirable yet often understood vintage action figure prototype stage.
Ben writes:
If you want to see what a confused vintage Star Wars prototype collector looks like, you couldn't do much worse than to ask one to explain exactly what a protomolded action figure is. Better yet, ask them to explain why a protomold even exists.
Chances are, that at some point during the conversation, they’ll wind up stumped.
To be fair, confusion surrounding protomolds has a long and reasonably rich history. From the time they were dubbed “Internal First Shots” by collectors back in the 1990s, or even sold as regular action figures or hardcopies by Kenner employees, they’ve been a touchstone for head scratching in the vintage community (I found this out the hard way in 2000, when a Kenner designer sold me Nikto and Emperor “hardcopies” that were protomolds).
“They’re all hardcopies, it doesn’t matter what they’re made of,” lamented one Kenner designer when asked about the subject. See, even some Kenner people who worked with them aren’t able to easily define exactly what they are.
One thing has been clear: protomolds were used for marketing and sales purposes, in photography, and at presentations by Kenner from early on in the Star Wars line. Loose or carded, they have shown up fairly consistently dating back to nearly the beginning of the Star Wars toy era. How early? Pretty much from the second release of Star Wars action figures in 1978.
The Rocket-firing Boba Fett seen in Kenner imagery and on some store displays (though it looks like original art) is a protomold, for example. Several of the Cantina Creatures have shown up in protomold form as well. There is one release of figures during ESB that seems to be a protomold free zone: no known examples exist for the first 11 new figures released in 1980.
By and large though, they have been discovered for every other release, right through to the end of the line in 1985.
So what are they exactly -- these off-white, injection-molded prototypes, that will sometimes show up in hybrid form with unusually light resin, dynacast and carbalon torsos or heads?
Many people know the answer to that question, they’re in house, Kenner-made samples shot in low-yield (designed to have a limited lifespan) molds, under less pressure, on smaller injection molding machines.
While the molds they’re made in are often referred to as ‘aluminum,’ protomold action figures were cast, and then injection molded in Kirksite — a proprietary mix of aluminum and zinc. Only protomolded vehicles were shot from aluminium mold cavities, according to Kenner Tooling Engineers.
But why did Kenner go to all the trouble of doing this, when these same prototypes could be made early using the silicone molds that produced tooling hardcopies? Why bother with creating a set of molds, instead of just pouring and casting multiple resin pieces?
The answer to that question is time.
In the toy manufacturing process, time is money. Lots of money. It’s a relatively long and messy process to make hardcopies, particularly multiple examples. It’s not just a case of mixing up a batch of resin, pouring it into a mold, then waiting a few hours for each example to cure. Kenner’s sculpting staff, who were initially responsible for making hardcopies, almost right to the end of Empire, had a lot to do already, and by their own admission, weren’t very good (for the most part) at making them.
It often took multiple attempts to make a single example, and by the time they’d gotten around to making enough for every Kenner department that needed one, productivity had slowed to a crawl.
Tooling needed one. So did sales, marketing and packaging. The model shop needed at least one, and the molds to make their own. Then you had trade shows or presentations, international sister companies, and foreign tooling vendors who wanted them.
Really though, the only people who “needed” a hardcopy, were the tooling vendors themselves. Everyone who wasn’t cutting molds could get by with a rougher facsimile of a hardcopy (even though hardcopies were great for most any purpose they were used for).
A quickly machined and relatively soft Kirksite mold could quickly crank out a dozen or more prototype figures that were ready for use the same day. Better still, the whole process could take place inside Kenner, who had been set up for rapid prototyping well before Star Wars arrived. Better again, protomolds didn’t break easily.
And it took just one hardcopy to create Kirksite tooling for as many protomolds as Sales, Marketing, and other departments required (just to hammer the point home, only a hard resin hardcopy is suitable to produce tooling for production or prototyping -- they are unique in this respect).
So why are protomolds constructed differently sometimes?
Protomolds are fairly easy to identify. They’re hand painted (only a handful of unpainted examples have been found), with both the final production plastic color and detail added using paint or an air-brush. They don’t have peg holes in their feet (with maybe one exception), and will be a variation of the same milky white color. Often the heads will be pinned using a plastic rod molded into it, though not always. In the case of 8D8, the limbs are attached this way as well. Some ESB (TIE Pilot, Leia Hoth, Rebel Commander) and ROTJ figures have resin torsos made out of carbalon, dynacast, or lightweight resin (Black Bespin Guard and Nikto has shown up with this construction). Luke Jedi is found with an alternate dynacast hardcopy head.
There are a variety of reasons for these differences. Most, I believe, relate to revisions done by sculpting or tooling. In some cases though, things were done in the way that would provide an end product as quickly as possible.
Part of the confusion about protomolds stems from the fact that a lot of figures that aren’t protomolds are claimed as such by their owners. One might argue, “my first shot action figure is different to production, and you can tell that the mold was changed prior to release. The plastic is also different to production. It’s all ABS, with no PVC. Or it’s molded in white, or another color, so I guess it’s a protomold too right?”
Sadly no, it’s not -- particularly if it’s from the "First 12" release. But then that’s a topic for another blog post.
Posted by Stephen Danley at 9:24 AM
Labels: Ben Sheehan, blog, protomold, prototypes, Steve Danley
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When Dana White and the Fertitta brothers took over the UFC, they did so with one goal in mind. They wanted to make this sport as legitimate as all other major sports around the globe. From the implementation of the unified rules to the recent Reebok deal, every move to date has been aimed toward making the UFC brand look and feel like a major sport everyone worthy of everyone’s attention. With Zuffa’s track record and the heights the regime has brought to a brand many thought had no place in the combat-sporting world, let alone mainstream sports, it would be a tough task for anyone to argue with the amount of success that has come the company’s way since the purchase from Semaphore Entertainment Group back in 2001.
Of course, like any other major business, it all came with some growing pains. In fact, the UFC, being only a little over 20 years old, is still in the process of meeting that goal it set for itself back in 2001. One of the current growing pains is not taking place inside the Octagon or in a business setting. It is coming by way of fighters not acting up to the standards to which the media and fans hold their professional athletes.
Yes, other sports have this issue as well. It is not associated to just the UFC or other MMA promotions. The difference is, those other major sports have a protocol in place to handle certain situations. The UFC, maybe because the company used to be able to just sweep it under the rug, seems to be figuring it out on the fly. But let’s give credit where credit is due: at least the collective heads of Zuffa are trying to do something about it, rather than ignoring the problems that arise and hoping fans will just forget.
This is very much a product of the company’s own success. Before the big TV deal with Fox and the constant ESPN appearances, it was arguably much easier for problems, like the one light heavyweight contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson found himself in after a Facebook rant where he described a woman in a not-so-kind manner and admitted he threw her yoga mat across the gym and would gladly do it again, to swiftly go away. Now, with all the media and major morning TV shows like Good Morning America paying some attention to what is happening in the world of mixed martial arts, the UFC has to act very quickly and intelligently when an incident like Johnson’s surfaces to show that it doesn’t take lightly to criminal acts or extreme misbehavior.
It is just another step for the company to show the world that MMA is in fact a sport and not just brute violence inside a steel cage. But is the promotion taking the right path toward dealing with issues like the one the former light heavyweight contender put himself in? Is a guy like Johnson, given his track record, worth the headache when you are in the middle of building a sport that has such a bad rap because of its violent nature?
In Johnson’s defense, the first issue he had with a former girlfriend never went past the he said, she said stage. Rightfully so, the UFC allowed Rumble to continue his career after nothing came out of the allegations made by his former girlfriend. That was strike one.
This new confrontation, again involving a woman, could and should be considered strike two for Mr. Johnson.
Johnson is one of the biggest punchers in all of the UFC and most fans love to see him compete. Therefore, he seems to be getting a little longer of a leash. Again credit where credit is due: Johnson came out and apologized for his actions and admitted he was wrong. However, at what point is all that nullified by his track record, especially given the situation the UFC is currently in and where the company plans to take the brand in the future? Situations like these won’t be overlooked as easily as before and it is up to the UFC brass to adjust with the time and the position they currently hold in the sports landscape.
It seems a bit foolish to put everything at risk for just a handful of really good fighters the UFC wants to keep under contract (and also possibly prevent them from signing with other promotions where they probably won’t get much flak because the media attention is dismal compared to the UFC).
I believe in second chances, especially with fighters as talented as Johnson. But at some point the bigger picture has to take precedent. Should the UFC just cut Johnson now and avoid the baggage it had to put up with thus far? We are quite there yet, but, man, is he ever walking on thin ice.
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Billy Rondan was raised in Puerto Rico and boxing was his first love. He was first introduced to MMA back in 2007 while training at a local boxing gym. After watching his first event, he was hooked. Now residing in Boston, Billy currently attends the University of Massachusetts and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in journalism and communication. He began writing about MMA in 2012 and has covered over 50 events in the New England area.
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Toe-to-Toe: Invicta FC 34 Preview and Predictions
She’s spent almost 14 years in the sport. Her list of past opponents includes Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino and Amanda Nunes. She’s twice fought for the Invicta title, but she’s never held gold. Now, she’s set to make her 10th Invicta appearance, and it’s yet another chance for her to finally claim the crown. Her name is Vanessa Porto, and she’s one half of the Invicta FC 34 headlining duo.
When Jennifer Maia departed Invicta to join the UFC, she left behind the promotion’s flyweight belt. Porto, who lost to Maia in an interim championship contest, gets her third crack at the now-vacant title when she meets Pearl Gonzalez in the evening’s main event.
Gonzalez, a Chicago native who now trains in San Diego with Team Hurricane Awesome, made huge strides in 2018 under the Invicta banner after a failed UFC strawweight campaign. She decisioned Kali Robbins in her promotional debut and then locked in an armbar to submit Barbara Acioly in her first fight at 125 pounds. Most recently, the UFC veteran added a decision over Daiane Firmino to further cement her spot as one of the best flyweights in the promotion.
Flyweight is a pretty deep division for Invicta, however, and this fact will be on display at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan. The eight-fight lineup features an additional five flyweight scraps below the top-billed title fight. Fans get the opportunity to see veterans Milana Dudieva and DeAnna Bennett make their own cases for contendership in their respective fights against Karina Rodriguez and Miranda Maverick as part of a flyweight tournament. Meanwhile, Tracy Cortez takes on Erin Blanchfield, Victoria Leonardo locks horns with Jamie Milanowski, and Christina Ricker debuts against rookie fighter Caitlin Sammons in three contests that could serve as the launching pad for the next wave of flyweight stars.
Elsewhere on the card, Faith McMah (formerly Van Duin) takes on Helena Kolesnyk and Courtney King meets Holli Logan (formerly Salazar) in a pair of featherweight duels.
The entire card airs live on its usual home of UFC Fight Pass beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 15. Combat Press writers Riley Kontek and Bryan Henderson preview the action in this edition of Toe-to-Toe.
Will Vanessa Porto finally win an Invicta strap when she meets Pearl Gonzalez for the vacant flyweight title?
Kontek: It seems like Porto has been in title fight after title fight in Invicta, and yet she just hasn’t been able to strike gold. She now has that chance, but in her way will be a red-hot UFC veteran in Gonzalez, who has stormed her way into Invicta headlining status.
Porto is a top-15 — maybe even a top-10 — flyweight. Despite this, the Brazilian has failed to become Invicta champion multiple times. She’s a well-rounded veteran who has fought some of the best ladies the sport has to offer. She’s 34 years old and will likely reach the end of her prime in the near future, so she needs to score now.
Porto is on a two-fight winning streak. She scored finishes over Mariana Morais and UFC vet Milana Dudieva. However, previous to these wins, she was dismantled by Aga Niedźwiedź and Jennifer Maia. Is Gonzalez on the same level as the latter two ladies? We will see, but at this point I’m not so sure.
So, to answer the original question, yes, Porto will finally become Invicta FC flyweight champion. She has an experience edge, a more well-rounded skill set and a more consistent strength of schedule. Gonzalez will give her a run for her money, but Porto will pull away in the end.
Henderson: Yes, if there’s ever been an opportunity for Porto to snag the belt, this is it. Her first fight for the title came against Barb Honchak, a grinder who was at the top of her game when she beat Porto. The Brazilian’s second championship defeat came courtesy of the aforementioned Maia, another grinder who was on a roll. Gonzalez is a completely different type of fighter, and one against whom Porto should fare better.
Gonzalez isn’t the type to settle for domination from bell to bell. The Chicagoan has five submissions and one knockout victory, leaving only three of her winning efforts in the hands of the judges. She’s out to attack her opponent, primarily targeting the arms. If Porto makes a mistake, like she did years ago in her first Invicta outing against Sarah D’Alelio, then Gonzalez will be all over it.
The thing is, Porto’s misstep against D’Alelio can be chalked up to the Invicta equivalent of Octagon jitters. Porto fought wild and paid for it. Her subsequent fights were far more conservative performances in which the Brazilian, win or lose, went the distance in seven straight fights. Only more recently has Porto found the confidence to truly go for the kill again, as she did with strikes against Dudieva and with a submission against Morais.
It’s been a long time since Porto has flashed so much finishing instinct, but her confidence is growing. Gonzalez, despite her rise with Invicta, is probably still an overlooked fighter as a result of her winless UFC stint. She will indeed provide a strong challenge to Porto, but the Brazilian will prevail when all is said and done.
This show is very heavy on flyweight competitors. Which non-headlining flyweight will separate herself from the pack and make a case to become the next challenger for the 125-pound title?
Henderson: The remaining flyweight fights on this card can be split into two categories. Three of these five contests feature developing prospects. We’re not going to see Tracy Cortez, Erin Blanchfield, Victoria Leonardo, Jamie Milanowski, Christina Ricker or Caitlin Sammons in a title fight anytime soon. All of these ladies have five or fewer fights, and none of them has put together an Invicta campaign that forces Invicta to push them into a title bout.
This leaves the remaining two contests, which conveniently happen to be semifinal bouts in the flyweight tournament to determine the next challenger. One, the co-headliner of the night, features Milana Dudieva against Karina Rodriguez. The other pairs UFC veteran DeAnna Bennett with up-and-comer Miranda Maverick. Either of these affairs could produce the next contender.
Dudieva’s case is perhaps the hardest to make. The Russian fighter washed out of the UFC after a 1-2 stint, and she’s also 1-2 since joining the Invicta roster. Her lone Invicta win came against a sub-.500 fighter, too. Her UFC-veteran status has lifted her to the co-main event here, but she needs to absolutely demolish Rodriguez and then win in the finals, which is a huge ask.
Rodriguez won her first two fights with Invicta, and she fought to a split decision in a losing effort against the aforementioned Bennett. This loss was in her most recent fight, but the fact that she kept it close against a UFC veteran is likely to earn her some kudos. She’d also need a big victory here and in another tough fight regardless of who advances to the finals in the other half of the bracket.
Bennett has to be Invicta’s favorite choice here, but she also has had a rough go of it recently. She is a UFC veteran and a member of The Ultimate Fighter 26 cast, and she has a very fan-friendly personality. All of these things are selling points. However, Bennett, who won her first four Invicta fights, failed against Livia Renata Souza in a strawweight title challenge that sparked a losing skid that also included split-decision losses to Roxanne Modafferi and Jodie Esquibel. She went just 1-1 on TUF before fighting to a majority draw against Melinda Fabian at the live finale event. Bennett did defeat Rodriguez, but she lost to Kelly Kobold in a recent fight with the Tuff-N-Uff organization. If she gets past Maverick, then she’ll have an arguably easier fight in the finals.
This brings us to the dark-horse candidate, Maverick. The Missouri native is just 21 years old and followed up a successful amateur career with wins in her first three pro fights, all of which came under the Invicta banner. She just barely lost in a close fight with Brogan Walker-Sanchez, but she rebounded by handing the aforementioned Leonardo her first career defeat. Maverick isn’t the flashiest flyweight out there, but she’s a homegrown talent, a local favorite and has built a steady, growing resume that would certainly be bolstered by a win over Bennett. She might not be as clear of a favorite in a finals match-up with either Dudieva or Rodriguez, but Bennett will likely serve as her toughest test in the bracket.
Kontek: Out of the four tournament participants, I will go the underdog route and say Rodriguez. She’s a striker who has only lost to fighters who have been in the UFC. Rodriguez has quick hands and good variety, which allows her to score damage on opponents. She’s 2-1 under the Invicta banner, with victories over Barbara Acioly and Christine Ferea, and makes for a tough match-up for any lady in this tournament.
Rodriguez matches up favorably with Dudieva, a UFC veteran who has not exactly lit the world on fire. This would bring on the winner of the fight between Bennett and Maverick. Though Rodriguez recently dropped a split decision to Bennett, she could very easily score a revenge win. Maverick would be a tougher match-up, but Rodriguez could still prevail.
Jamie Milanowski, Caitlin Sammons and Christina Ricker — do we need to know these names?
Kontek: Both Milanowski and Ricker sit at .500 records as pros, which is not a strong start. It doesn’t mean they cannot turn it around, but early indicators suggest they will never sit atop of an MMA card.
Ricker, who is 28 years old, had an unimpressive amateur record and is just 1-1 thus far at the pro level. Milanowski, who is 2-2, had a strong amateur career and her only two career losses come to notable Invicta vet Cheri Muraski and former UFC champion Nicco Montaño. So, perhaps, she will use that experience and build herself toward the top of the card at some point.
Out of these three women, though, just one is a fighter to keep your eyes on. That woman is Sammons. She is making her pro debut after a 6-1 run as an amateur. She fought some solid competition along the way, too. Sammons beat notables Lindsey VanZandt and Jessica Borga. She has a solid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background and is just 25 years old, meaning she has plenty of room to grow.
Henderson: Sammons has a number of stoppages as a pro, too, which is always a good sign. She didn’t just beat VanZandt and Borga; she finished both opponents with submissions. She also benefits from a match-up with Ricker, another of Invicta’s newcomers.
Ricker wasn’t stopped in any of her amateur outings, but she did lose four of her eight fights. One of her defeats came courtesy of a fighter who is now winless through two pro bouts. Ricker has continued to struggle as a pro. Sammons should also hand Ricker a loss, likely via stoppage.
Milanowski sparks a little more confidence, as my colleague suggests, but she’s tasked with a fighter in Leonardo whose only pro loss came to Miranda Maverick. Leonardo is going to make things tough for a fighter who is just trying to keep her head above water.
Which fight is the sleeper match-up on this card?
Henderson: Faith McMah’s return to action against Helena Kolesnyk.
McMah, formerly Van Duin, last fought in 2016. The New Zealander went just 1-2 under the Invicta banner, but her losses came to Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino and Irene Aldana. She holds victories over Arlene Blencowe, Kate Da Silva and Amanda Bell. In a 145-pound division that is seriously understaffed, McMah is a welcome addition back into the fold.
Kolesnyk hasn’t fared well in her own Invicta tenure. She lost her promotional debut to Pam Sorenson and then stumbled yet again when she collided with Felicia Spencer. Kolesnyk is a good-but-not-great featherweight, but she does have a lot of stoppages prior to her Invicta run.
Both ladies tend to lose via stoppage, but they are also more than capable of bringing an early end to the evening for their opponent. This creates the perfect recipe for an exciting fight midway through the evening.
Kontek: That’s a great fight and all, but what about Tracy Cortez and Erin Blanchfield? Wait, why I am writing this like I’m reading it off a teleprompter?
All unfunny jokes aside, Cortez, 25, and Blanchfield, 19, are prospects to keep an eye on. These are two ladies you can bet your bottom dollar have bright futures in this sport.
Cortez is an Arizona native who has righted the ship since dropping her pro debut. She’s mashed out four straight wins, including victories over Monica Medina and Kaytlin Neil. She has shown a strong ground game, which should mesh interestingly with Blanchfield’s style.
Blanchfield is a New Yorker who has yet to taste defeat as either an amateur or a pro. The knock on her so far has been her lack of finishing ability. That said, she has a strong ground game of her own, which paired with Cortez could lead to quite the entertaining little grappling match. Blanchfield’s biggest win to date comes over fellow youngster Kay Hansen, which is a big feather in her cap.
Simply put, this fight has implications for the future and should be quite good.
Kontek: The first-ever UFC event on ESPN, which takes place the same weekend on Sunday. It will be a weekend chock full of quality MMA that should bring you great entertainment. Also, for this card specifically, get a case of light beer. It will be a long weekend of drinking and spectating sports, so you need to pace yourself, especially on the first night of the festivities.
Henderson: The buffet line. No, this isn’t a joke about the weigh-ins. It’s a fitting analogy for a weekend of fights that, as my colleague notes, is overflowing with action. In addition to the Friday card from Invicta and the Sunday UFC show, Bellator MMA has two events lined up. Fans also have access to offerings from ONE Championship and the Legacy Fighting Alliance. Buffets are all about picking and choosing. You’re probably going to get stuffed and regret it later, but you’re still going to be selective about what you pile on your plate. The same applies here. Grab what you can and get ready to have more than you can handle this weekend.
Fight Kontek’s Pick Henderson’s Pick
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass, 8 p.m. ET)
FlyW Championship: Vanessa Porto vs. Pearl Gonzalez Porto Porto
FlyW Tournament Semifinal: Milana Dudieva vs. Karina Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez
FlyW Tournament Semifinal: DeAnna Bennett vs. Miranda Maverick Bennett Maverick
FlyW Tournament Reserve Bout: Tracy Cortez vs. Erin Blanchfield Blanchfield Blanchfield
FW: Faith McMah vs. Helena Kolesnyk McMah McMah
FlyW: Victoria Leonardo vs. Jamie Milanowski Leonardo Leonardo
FW: Courtney King vs. Holli Logan King Logan
FlyW: Caitlin Sammons vs. Christina Ricker Sammons Sammons
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Bryan Henderson became a fan of MMA in the late '90s when he happened upon the early UFC events on VHS at a local video rental store. He started writing about the sport on his Sporting News member blog in 2007 before becoming an official staff writer for Sporting News' "The Rumble" MMA/boxing blog. He went on to become a staff writer and the Features Manager for MMA DieHards before moving on to The MMA Corner, where he assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief. Bryan left The MMA Corner in 2014 and founded Combat Press along with two of his colleagues. In addition to covering mixed martial arts, Bryan also operated the Modified Mind body modification e-zine website for more than a decade.
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Posted on April 23, 2015 by RJWalsh
Variant Coverage By Ryan Walsh For Comic Carnival
Do you ever get deja vu? Did anything ever happen that looked really familiar but you couldn’t think of when you might’ve seen it? Glitches in the Matrix aside, was it from a dream, or something important from the past that you forgot, or could it be something from the future so important that its effects can be felt all the way back to the present? Or, are you just bored and trying to attach meaning to something to keep yourself interested?
I ask because I had that feeling a lot reading this week’s comics. Most of the time I figured out where that familiarity was coming from, but it’s always the kind you can’t pin down that bugs you! Hopefully reading comics will soothe more than anything. If you’re wondering what you should pick up this week, read on!
•Empire Uprising 1 (Waid/ Kitson): There’s something about a really well-written bad guy that just brightens my day. I’m talking about the kind of villain that’s more than just scheming and oppressing, but has developed goals with the intent of making the world closer to their ideal. Instead of existing just to give the protagonist someone to fight, they have nuances and continue to find ways to improve themselves. Empire made this work exquisitely upon its release in 2004, and now it’s back to bring more bad. [9/10]
The Earth is ruled by Golgoth, a Dr. Doom-style armor wearing dictator that promotes good hygiene, free education for all, and respect for the dead… all with lethal enforcement. When the book opens, the globe marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Golgoth’s only family, his daughter Delfi. While everyone observes three minutes of total(itarian) silence, a revolutionary group attacks his citadel with the intent of assassinating him. They’ve got one weapon, a grenade built by one of his arch-nemeses (before he killed them all) that might just do the job.
What made the first series sing to me was how brutally efficient Golgoth managed everything about his life, his government, his subordinates, everything. He learned, planned, and executed swiftly, ensuring that no one else hesitated in their duties. It proved difficult at times to maintain morale among his troops, each of whom qualify as a supervillain in their own right, but he pulled it off. In Uprising, the reader sees hesitation from Golgoth himself. He’s no less ruthless, but he takes longer to come to a decision. Worse, his people witness him taking the time to weigh his options. It’s a perceived weakness in Golgoth, who’s built a pool of sharks to swim in. It. Is. Tense.
Barry Kitson’s style could be described as audacious in its averageness. His people somehow look plain, even the ones in mystic uniforms or powered armor. When explosions and gunfights break out, they don’t strike one like a Hollywood blockbuster, but go more for a Justified-level of understated intensity. It’s a quiet kind of superhero action book, not trying to impress, confident that it will accomplish what it needs to. And it does. This isn’t the kind of book you show people looking for a Wow-Factor, it’s what you show to demonstrate that there are still clever super-action books being made.
Empire Uprising is my morning stretch comic of the week – it’s familiar and it hurts so good!
•Beyond Belief 1 (Acker & Blacker/ Hester): The Thrilling Adventure Hour strikes again! The last title I reviewed by them featured a small town sheriff with a complicated past and interplanetary troubles, Star Wars meets Silverado, more or less. This title keeps with the genre mashing, but goes in a very different direction. If you like your detectives fun like The Thin Man, but wish they weren’t ‘fraid of no ghosts either, Beyond Belief is the book for you. [8/10]
Frank and Sadie Doyle are mediums. Not in clothing sizes, good lord no, they both can see and interact with ghosts. They managed to build a comfortable lifestyle for themselves by using these gifts to solve problems for the socially interesting. One such curious personality just bought a house only to learn on moving day that the place is well and truly haunted. The Doyles arrive as soon as their blood-alcohol level will allow to check out the place and give the spooks the boot. The problem they have, being so good at their job, is that more “people” are interested in their services.
Thrilling Adventure Hour stories seem to be uniform in their unabashed joy to be telling a certain kind of story in a certain kind of style. In Beyond Belief’s case, it’s built around love of wordplay and cocktail humor with a dash of occult. It’s a storytelling style that’s not been widely popular for a while, but one made with a love that’s positively infectious. Between the witty banter and the frequent references to gin, I caught myself thinking that this book was pandering to me. And I’ve decided that I’m okay with that.
Phil Hester is the penciller, and while his usual inking partner Ande Parks IS involved, he’s not the primary inker. That honor goes to Eric Gapstur, and if you ever wanted to see the difference an inker can make, this is the book to pick up. Parks could be described as a mildly heavy, but he uses clean lines and adds definition. Gapstur’s lines are a lot fuzzier, either because he’s trying to evoke the graininess of the old-time serials these stories are inspired by, or he’s just not a clean inker. The coloring looks blocky, sometimes overriding the linework, and since serials weren’t broadcast in color back in their day, they can’t use that excuse.
Beyond Belief is my dry martini of the week – it draws a smirk on my face and makes me feel more cultured for having it.
•Kaptara 1 (Zdarsky/ McLeod): When I first heard of this title, I thought to myself “Did they make a comic book out of the movie that they made out of the book?”. Then I READ the title and realized that there weren’t any small children, but otherwise not the oddest adaptation I’ve ever read. Then I read it again and accepted that, no, it wasn’t an adaptation, it’s a wholly different property, it just had more quirks than anything else. [7/10]
Keith’s a bio-engineer headed to Mars with a bunch of other really smart and talented people that don’t matter because they’re all dead, or might as well be. See, they came across a weird wormhole-like anomaly on their way to Mars and thought, since it works all the time on Star Trek, they should have no problem going through it. Their ship crashed on a strange alien planet and everyone that didn’t die in the escape pods either died to the wildlife, went missing, or is named Keith. When Keith wakes up from his nightmare of a landing, he wakes up in a dream.
Chip Zdarsky co-creates Sex Criminals, a very quirky book that I enjoy. It’s fun to read and a lot of fun to talk about. With Kaptara, the fun-to-talk-about part is well intact. There are bits and pieces that I could take apart and play with in conversation like it was a party. I wish I could say it’s fun to read as well, or at least AS fun to read as it is to discuss. Keith is as endearing as a caustic nerd can be, as since he’s carrying the narrative, the reader’s kind of stuck with him. The plot starts challenging him, then removes those challenges. The reader doesn’t have much reason to stick with him.
The artwork by Kagan McLeod captures the high-stakes madcappery of the story. The style expresses enough to make everything seem real from the shock of sudden turbulence to the giant killer space moose. (Told you this was fun to talk about.) (CC Note: Truth.) It’s not realistic enough to fully connect with, instead it’s removed enough that the reader can enjoy it from a comfortable distance.
Katara is my half-remembered joke of the week – it didn’t have what it took to stick in my head, but I know it was funny.
•The Infinite Loop 1 (Colinet/ Charretier): Everyone with a regular job knows what an infinite loop is: get up, go somewhere and be told what to do and comply enough to do it, go away and rest for a while, repeat. (CC Note: No complaining, wage slave!) I think it’s a bit of inspired narrative that the creative team behind this book used that to connect the reader to a story about preventing and repairing paradoxes cause by time travel. Or maybe it’s just me. [8/10]
A group of temporal agents have dedicated their lives to cleaning up the paradoxes that come up from excessive time travel, isolating them and sending them back to wherever they came from. It’s not a bad gig, they get to dress however they want, work their own hours, and the monotony has ways of feeling different every time. Terry’s a young woman that’s been on the job for a few years and thinks she’s got it figured out – many cycles of tragedy come from acts of passion, trying to attain love or compensate for losing it, so the best way to avoid becoming a terror is to deny oneself passion. “Company policy” calls on its agents to not get emotionally invested in anything and Terry’s cool with that. At least she is until she sees her next assignment.
This issue is made of contradictions. It has ancient artifacts appearing fresh in modern times. It has a natural redhead being compliant with social boundaries (CC Note: Don’t be like that, we love redheads!). There’s a terrorist organization trying to break time apart, heedless of the fact that they need time too. So naturally, once they establish that love is the source of all mankind’s suffering, a love interest pops up. This series begins as a house designed and built to fall over so precisely that it stands on its own well.
Do you like Darwyn Cooke? Well, Elsa Charretier draws just like him. Like, a LOT like him. I really have nothing else to say about that.
The Infinite Loop is my dinner-I-hated-as-a-kid of the week – the base components are all things I don’t like, but I find this particular result oddly enjoyable.
Do you ever get deja vu? Not to be confused with Dejah Thoris, who also seems to appear under odd circumstances. I just feel like I’ve written review blogs like this before. Eh, I’m probably imagining it.
See you next – Whoa, there it is again!
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(2018-02-26) New Toys
Summary: Conner and Ariel watch as Rain unboxes her new toys
Related: Related Logs (Say None if there aren't any; don't leave blank. You have to use full URLs, like http://coralsprings.wikidot.com/logtitle)
NPCs: Players go below, other chars that deserve mention can be listed here
Scene Runner: Who ran this scene, NA if no-one or mutual
The Billliard Room has no pool tables. Although someone has made some efforts and there's a few board games and a deck of cards with some books on a shelf along the wall. A half finished puzzle with basset house puppies takes up one of the tables.
A few small sofas and wingback chairs make conversational areas, throw rugs decorating those little areas. An entertainment center with a TV, blue ray player and a gaming console system has been set up. A pair of french doors lead to the back patio.
While it isn't by any means pleasant outside, it is not the usual cold of February, above freezing and rainy and damp. it is keeping most, if not all, of the students indoors during the afternoon break. What it hasn't prevented is mail delivery, and Rain or is it Legion. It's one of those days where it is hard to tell, except for those few that know the girl well. it is Rain, despite the fact that her hair is down and her tie is loose. The teen girl enters the billiards room, package tucked under her arm, seeming to be a bit more excited and energetic than usual, hence the confusion as to who this actually is.
Conner is seated near the TV area, Soul Calibur 4 on the screen as he mashes idly at enemies, his giant Siegfried sword cleaving against enemies. His eyes are disinterested, though. Clearly, he's just trying to kill time. Towards what end is undetermined. He glances around between rounds, happening to spot Rain as she makes her entrance, eyes going from his sister's strangely excited face, tot he package, and back. "What've you got there?" he asks, turning the TV off and turning his chair to face Rain.
There are a few moments of distraction as Rain watches the battle on the screen. She has been known to play a video game or two, but she isn't into them like her eldest brother is. When the screen goes dark she looks to Conner and gestures to the screen "You nearly had them. You could of had a clean K.O." she tells him slightly amused at is actual boredom in the game. The question regarding the package has her taking it in both hands and giving in a shake, though no noise comes from it. "Toys." she smirks at him. Her idea of toys and his are very different. Being the most violent of the Masters brood it is most likely weapons of some sort. Those are her kind of toys…though the package isn't all that big.
Conner waves a hand dismissively at the game. "If I wanted to win, I'd've won," he says, tone confident as he shrugs. He raises an eyebrow at the not-particularly-revealing answer from his sister, and continues to look at the box. "Toys," he echoes. "I'm just going to venture a guess here and say we're not talking about Hot Wheels," he speculates, head cocked to one side. His face takes on a rahter expectant expression. "So, are you going to show me, or just keep being vague?" he teases.
The door to the kitchen swings open and Ariel, short, blonde girl Ariel, walks in, slurping on the large beet red smoothie she carries in one hand while trying to one-handed open up an envelope with the other. She also got mail call and her expression is pretty bland as she inches her thumb under the glue to open it up. "Goddammit." She yanks her thumb back and the top is sheared open by a long black claw which disappears when it's no longer necessary. Which is right about when she realizes she hasn't walked into an empty room, looks up at Conner and Rain and waves her Santa Clarita smoothie in their direction with an awkward, "Heeey."
"Not challenging enough." Rain nods at him "I get it. It would be like me challenging you to any kind of physical fight." he would so lose "Not worth it for me." and possibly disastrous for him. She laughs in amusement at his comment "No, not hot wheels." though she was more into Barbies when she was little, though only because of the clothes. Setting the box on the table she smacks the top to loosen the tape/flaps enough to rip if off so she can get to the contents. "Telescoping truncheons."
The entrance of Ariel creates a noticeable shift in the girl. There is a slight tensing, and she becomes decidedly less animated and that cool, stoic exterior falls into place. She is a totally different animal around family, than she is around everyone else. "Hello Ariel." she greets her tone polite, but cool. Nothing new there.
"Or me trying to hack your phone. Too easy, not worth the time. Exactly. Glad we're on the same page." Conner smiles, raising an eyebrow as Rain finally tells him what's in the box. Without him having to channel Brad Pitt or anything! "Like, flick a wrist inta-baton?" Just to make sure he's imaging the right thing. "Are you planning on knee-capping some people?"
Ariel's entrance gets a much warmer reaction from Conner than it does Rain. "Ariel, hey!" He waves and smiles at the girl, clearly pleased to see her. "Anything good?" He nods at either the smoothie or the letter, though it's not quite clear which, beore leaning over and dragging one of the nearby chairs over beside his, the invitation there unspoken. A moment later, he reaches for one on the other side, dragging it over in case Rain wants to sit.
Ariel gives Rain a warm smile and says brightly, "Hi Rain!" It's pointless, but hey, she smiles to Grayson, too. The smile just broadens when Conner greets her and once he pulls that chair over she quickly makes her way over to accept the invitation. "Uh, the smoothie…" She eyes it. "Is probably not for everyone. I donno about the letter. But it's probably not tactical weaponry, so no matter what it's bound to be only the second most interesting piece of mail in the room." She sets her smoothie down and opens the envelope like a normal person, pulls out the letter and looks it over, her smile becoming tight and brittle. Then she carefully puts the letter back in the envelope and folds it over and over until she hits the six fold mark, then shoves it into a pocket on her blazer. "Not interesting at all. Let's see some rapid deployment bludgeons."
Rain nods at his understanding. It's always good when siblings understand each other. Strange though how Conner and Rain seem to understand each other better than her and Sky lately. Telepathic connections aren't as great as most people would assume, at least a percentage of the time. "Just like that." she says to Conner"I can think of a priest or two or a perhaps a dozen who could use a good kneecapping." though the plan is to not have her anywhere near the priests at any time, but you can never be to careful.
The smoothie is eyed when it is mentioned by the girl "Is Ms. Annalee going to have to improvise dinner this time?" she hasn't forgotten the ground beef incident from a few days ago. If she finds anything amusing in what Ariel has said it doesn't show…it should be noted that Legion would find it hilarious. "It's the second best type of weaponry there is." in her opinion at least. She rips the package open, or course they truncheons are also boxed up. Two of them, boxed individually since the really good ones don't come in sets. And she isn't going to by crap weaponry.
"One for you, one for Legion?" Conner ventures, eyeing the pair of truncheons and giving an approving nod. "Well, don't do anything I wouldn't do. Unless that something is kneecapping priests. Not my style, but that's probably acceptable," he concedes. "What /is/ the plan with all that, anyways?" he asks, curious. Ariel's smoothie gets another look, then Conner shrugs. "I'll take your word for it," he decides, not prying into the contents. Probably not strawberry, then. The letter, thoroughly folded and put away, also gets a look of interest, but again, no prying. At least, no prying with other people around, even if that other person is his sister. He turns his attention back to the pair of batons and gives Rain a little nod. "Well, let's see what you picked up, then; you can't leave us here without us getting to hear that satisfying click of one of those coming out."
"The school is aware of my dietary requirements," chirps Ariel brightly, "so if Ms Annalee isn't keeping it in mind when budgeting groceries and meals perhaps she should seek a new position." Ariel gives her smoothie a slurp and looks to the deluxe weaponry on display, glancing sidelong at Conner. "I think the consensus, last I heard, was that Besa leads the way. I saw him practicing with his plus one sword of priest stabbing last night, so I guess he's got something in mind. But I don't think the fact that there's an entire school who wants to help comforts him much."
A 'huh' kinda look is given to Conner at his strange question. Strange to Rain at least "No, they are both for me." she tells him "If they are on me when she manifests she will have a fully functioning pair too." that's just how it works "I just wish the cell phone would duplicate." so simple non-electronics can duplicate, but nothing to sophisticated. Powers are weird.
There is a shrug as she opens one of the boxes "There is no cohesive plan yet. We have to find out exactly where in Las Vegas they are. We just know somewhere near the Luxor. And he has been consulting with Mom about some things." so much bubble wrap!
"Ms. Annalee probably has a secret stash someplace. The fridge is probably just a decoy." The truncheon is finally free of packaging, the matte black weapon when collapsed about only six inches long. "Of course he wouldn't be comforted by that. In his eyes that is just more people that can be hurt or used against him. He doesn't want anyone he knows to be hurt because of him." she pushes the button on the handle of the baton and it springs out to its full length with a satisfying springy, clicking noise.
"Right. My bad." Conner nods. Of course simple things duplicate, otherwise Legion would apear naked every time, and that would be awkward for everyone. "Well, I'll help how I can. You know I'm about as useful as a wet paper bag in a fight, but if there's anything else I can do…" Conner trails off with a little shrug. "Have any pictures or anything of the priests? I can try getting at any cameras I can touch in Vegas, see if I can narrow down location any further?" he offers. He then nods his agreement with Rain's suspicion about the decoy fridge. "Yeah, I don't think anyone would be dumb enough to just leave everything in the fridge for all of us to just go after," he agrees. He continues nodding his agreement when the explanation of Besa's feeling on the matter is offered, even if his verbal response isn't much. "Yeah, sounds like Besa." He smiles at the baton's springing click, though. "Yep, that's the sound," he confirms, grinning.
Ariel shakes her smoothie, the straw rattling against the side as she does. "Actually, she made this for me for lunch, but I was too busy finishing a reading to come down and get it. She put a bunch of vanilla protein powder in it, so I feel like a proper weightlifter now." And the vanilla really compliments the beef. "I understand why he feels that way, but if you're so loved that people want to protect you, you can't stop them. Especially when those people each offer something so new to the party that it can change everything. I mean, I'm definitely not on board with any plans that start 'first we steal some of his blood'. I'm not here to yuck anyone's yums, but that's just weird." Then she takes a drink of her gore shake.
"I don't. There was scrying invloved to find out that much." Rain tells them "Ask Besa or Louk, they might be able to describe them."
There is definite eww face at the shake contents "He knows he has a better chance with help. He isn't stupid." She gives a grin to Conner at his comment about the weapon and works on opening the other.
"Yeah, I'll do that. Actually, I'll go see if I can track either of them down now, while I'm thinking about it." Conner leans over, giving Ariel a quick kiss on the cheek before he pushes to his feet, stretching for a moment. "You think of anything else useful I can do, let me know, alright? And have fun with your new toys," he adds, smiling at the second baton being opened. "Enjoy your shake," he adds, grinning at Ariel, winking, and making for the door.
Ariel positively glows when Conner gives her the kiss on the cheek and stares after him when he leaves the room, all but bouncing on her seat. When he's gone she turns back to her mid-afternoon meal. But any smiles she may have had disappear with that look from Rain. "I know he's not stupid. And I know he's not weak, though I wouldn't be surprised if some of the people volunteering think he is. But even Grayson wants to help. I can't imagine anyone else here could elicit that kind of loyalty." She sniffs a little and looks back at her drink. "It's the magic of friendship."
"Good luck. Try the attic. Besa lurks up there frequently." Rain advises Conner as he goes to leave. There is another look of distaste that comes to her face at her brother's PDA…eww, gross. "Are you two dating?" she asks of Ariel once Conner is out of ear shot. Though she sounds like she might not want to know the answer to that. Then back to Besa "Besa is anything but weak." but even Besa might not realize just how strong he is..or maybe Rain is just misguided. "I can't imagine Grayson back up anyone, but I don't think his help will be refused, questioned maybe." there is a slight smirk "An episode of My Little Pony it is not."
Ariel might blush at the question, except she doesn't blush unless it's intentional and she is, by her nature, lacking in shame to a degree. After all, she's not actually wearing that school uniform. "Yeah, we're dating." She eyes the other girl, then adds, "And yes, he's aware that I don't always look like this. And that when I don't look like this I'm not a girl pretending to be a boy, but am in fact a boy. I made certain all of that was very clear right out the gate." Constantine's moment of gay panic was a lesson learned. She slurps on her smoothie, but it's mostly gone. "I feel like you really dislike me and I can't tell if it's just me or if you just don't like anyone new. I mean, I know why Grayson doesn't like me, over and above his general misanthropy. Every time I run into you I feel like I'm doing something wrong, though.".
"I know he is aware of that. Sky mentioned that you two had been flirting with each other and had some weird date on Valentine's Day." the girl's tone remains perfectly neutral as she explains "You could be a turnip for all I care. If you hurt him though, then we have a problem." Masters are quite protective of their own, or really anyone that they have dubbed as family. It isn't quite a threat though.
The comment has Rain canting her head a moment before she shakes it in denial "It isn't just you." the implication there is that its the new factor and truthfully she is that way with anyone new for the first few months. It takes her quite awhile to warm up to people, especially when they are girls, and most times she encounters Ariel as a girl. "I do apologize that I make you feel that way. It is not my intent." she is sincere in her apology at least.
"Oh, I know that if I mess with your brother I am asking for a world of hurt from a lot of people. I'd never heard of the Masters family before coming here, but," Ariel makes a somewhat inscrutable face, then smiles, "a couple of people have clues me in." A nice way to say 'warned me'. "I like Conner a lot. He's worth the, uh," baggage? "complications. And I don't plan on hurting him. If anything he's graduating a year before me and so far as I can tell don't really have a future after this, so I figure it's my heart that will be broken. But it'll have been worth it." She nods at the rest of what Rain has to say. Even Conner has said she'd be better off meeting Legion. "Okay. Just making sure. I'm new and this is all strange. Even for me. And I know I've only been around for so long so maybe how much I want to help Besa might seem strange, but he was my first friend here after a very bad first day. I died for no reason doing nothing worthwhile. I'd rather not die again, but to get him a life free of people who'd use him? I'd certainly engage in shocking acts of violence." She looks down at her hands and flexes her fingers. "Conner's never seen what I look like when I get all… Giger-y. That'll be fun."
"And what you have heard about my family probably doesn't do reality justice." The Masters family being notoriously strange. Rain can't help the frown that comes to her face at Ariel's words "Why do shapeshifters like yourself always think they have no future?" she seems truely puzzled "When you are better equipped for adapting to whatever jobs and problems that is in store for you?" it sounds like she may have encountered this before "I don't think Conner will care about what you look like." look a bit of support! Though I don't know what he would think if you decided to stay Gigery permanently."
Ariel actually looks a little surprised at that. "Really? Oliver just about lectured me about his plans for a rich future. Made me feel pretty unprepared. Then again, I'm sixteen. I've got time." She thinks for a moment, then pulls out the envelope she stuffed away in her occasionally there pocket and smooths it out. "No matter what you do you're always going to have a huge family. You'll always have support. As of last month, Coral Springs is my family." She opens it and pulls out the letter. It's a restraining order demanding she not contact her parents or her brother. "So I can be a little bit of a bummer when it comes to tomorrow." She just nods at the rest, but doesn't voice agreement. She knows that if she ends up having to fight some priests, it's gonna be kind of gnarly. "I'm always a little surprised that more people here aren't more concerned about being superheroes. Garrett and Kaylee are pretty much the only ones I've met so far. Maybe it's just because I was a nerd growing up."
"You don't know my family very well." Rain tells her "If we don't manifest powers by the time we each 18 we get disowned and kicked out of the family." she informs the other girl "That could happen to me, even though I do have powers, just for refusing family tradition." she doing a few other things her family didn't approve of.. There is a look at the paper as she unfolds it "You know that expression blood is thicker than water?" she questions Ariel, but doesn't wait for a response before continuing "That's only half the expression. The full expression is, blood is thicker than water but water runs deeper." from her tone it seems these are words she has taken to heart "The family you choose is just as important than the family you were born into."That's why I am so protective of Besa, he is the family I choose." and vice versa. "I have no desire to be any kind of hero. I plan on being a doctor." so she has no concerns about the whole superhero thing. She will leave that to someone else.
"Ah, no. I hadn't heard that." Sky and Conner had pushed the 'lots of family members with powers' thing and not pressed the occasional exile part. No wonder. Ariel grimaces to think about it and puts her note away. This one's going in the ocean in tonight's swim. "I'm still trying to find my family, then. I'll be happy with water." She snorts softly, "I don't even have blood." But she nods, understanding where Rain is coming from. "Maybe the school is just what all of us need, then. Or at least me." She pushes herself up out of her seat and grabs her mostly empty cup. "I should go clean this out. No one should have to deal with it. But I mean it when I say Besa's one of the two best people I've met since I came here," she knows neither of the Masters twins or Besa are fans of the other, so she keeps that one to herself, "so keep me in mind if you need someone who can be sneaky or muscle."
Rain might be a bit cold, but she is understanding of other peoples situations, which may be proof that underneath the coolness could be warmth. She certainly shows it with those she considers her family. "This is a good place to start." there is a nod of agreement "Besa is the best." a ghost of a smile surfaces but it leaves quickly. "I should cleannup my mess as well." bubblewrap and boxes everywhere!
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The police apparently declined to act.
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Other girls were targeted at train and bus stations. Weir took her to the police station, but while there the victim received a text from the perpetrator to say he had her year-old sister with him, and it was "your choice".
Malarg says:
Girls as young as 10 were being befriended, perhaps by children their own age, before being passed to older men who would rape them and become their "boyfriends".
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Give asset details or lose promotions and foreign postings: Government to IAS officers
Posted by Government Staff on 9:01 PM. Central government departments,DOPT,foreign postings,Government Employees,IAS Officers,Immovable Property Returns,IPRs,Promotions - No comments
All IAS officers have been asked to submit details of their assets by next month and warned that the failure to do so would lead to a denial of vigilance clearances needed for promotions and foreign postings.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has written to all Central government departments, states and union territories asking them to ensure submission of Immovable Property Returns (IPRs) by IAS officers working with them by January 31, 2018.
"In view of the DoPTs instructions dated April 4, 2011, it is reiterated that failure to ensure timely submission of IPR would result in denial of vigilance clearance," Establishment Officer and Additional Secretary P K Tripathi said in the recent missive.
According to the 2011 instructions, officers who did not submit their IPR as on January 1, 2018, on time would be denied vigilance clearances and will not be considered for promotions and empanelment for senior-level posts in the government of India.
"Those who do not submit property details on time will not be considered for any posts of the Central government including foreign postings," a senior DoPT official said.
An online module has been designed for the purpose of filing of the IPR. Officers have the option of uploading the hard copy of the IPR by January 31 in the online module, the December 22 letter said.
There are 5,004 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers working across the country, according to the DoPTs latest data.
7th Pay Commission: Challenging year for Central Government Employees
Posted by Government Staff on 8:58 PM. 7th CPC,7th Pay Commission,Allowances,Arrears,Central Government Employees,Fitment Factor,minimum pay hike,pay anomalies - No comments
The central government employees passed a challenging year for a number of factors including hike in pay, minimum pay hike, raising of fitment factor, pay anomalies and non-payment of arrears on allowances, employees unions said.
The delayed implementation of allowances have saved the government nearly Rs 40,000 crore. The non-payment of arrears on allowances caused tremendous irritation and frustration among the central government employees, said a unions leader.
The government gave higher basic pay in August 2016 with arrears, effective from January 1, 2016 to its employees on the recommendations of the 7th pay commission but the allowances notified on June 6 without arrears, which came into effect from July 1, 2017.
The recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission got the Cabinet nod on June 29, 2016 in respect of basic pay, the pay panel had recommended a 14.27 per cent hike in basic pay. The previous 6th Pay Commission had recommended a 20 per cent hike, which the government doubled while implementing it in 2008.
All pay commissions made up pay gap in respect of basic pay between lower paid employees and top bureaucrats from second Pay Commission 1:41 ratio to Sixth pay commission 1:12, while 7th Pay Commission made it higher about to 1:14.
The 7th pay panel recommended minimum pay from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000 per month while the maximum pay from Rs 80,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh with a fitment factor of 2.57 times uniformly of basic pay of 6th pay commission.
However, the Unions have been demanding minimum pay Rs 26,000 instead of Rs 18,000 with 3.68 fitment factor.
The unions had claimed that the recommended pay hike was the lowest in the last 70 years and the Pay Commission award was not discussed with them, hence they had threatened to go on an indefinite strike over proper pay hike on July 11, 2016.
The unions had called off their indefinite strike after the government announced that a High Level Committee would be formed to address their demands.
So, the government formed the 22-member National Anomaly Committee (NAC) headed by Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in September, 2016 instead of High Level Committee to look into pay anomalies arising out of the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations.
In the meantime, DoPT issued a letter on October 30 stating that the demand for increase in minimum Pay and fitment formula do not appear to be treated as anomaly, therefore, these do not come under the purview of NAC.
However, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had said in Rajya Sabha on July 19, 2016, The minimum pay Rs 18,000 was made on recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission. But government will consider hiking it after discussions with all stakeholders, once the proposal in this regard will be submitted to government.
The sources in DoPT said, "The NAC is ready with it’s interim report and which will be submitted soon but no minimum pay and fitment formula will be included in the interim report."
"I would be lying if I said the DoPT letter doesn’t bother me at all, but the truth is, it doesn't bother me much because of the way of government made decisions. A hike in minimum pay has been one of the long-standing our demands. The 14.27 per cent hike in basic pay for us under the 7th Pay Commission is the lowest in 70 years. The government had issued statement on July 6, 2016 to assure us that the pay scales matter raised by us would be considered," a top union leader said.
"Our unions members often ask us what we should do to respond to the DoPT letter," he said.
"If government doesn't hike our pay, we will have no choice but to proceed on an indefinite strike," he added.
He considers 2017 a challenging year for central government employees and many of those challenges won't be going away just because 2018 calendars are hanging. He also says he's confident the government will make the right decisions during the next year.
Is the House Rent Allowance paid to Central Government employees as per the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission sufficient?
Posted by Government Staff on 8:53 PM. 7th CPC,7th Pay Commission,Central Government Employees,House Rent Allowance,HRA - No comments
If the question is to be answered at a superficial level, the answer is yes. Let us analyze things from the angle of a lower rung employee.
An employee is paid HRA at the rate of 24%, 16% and 8% of his basic salary based on the city where he works. For HRA purpose, cities in India are divided into three groups, namely X, Y and Z, and HRA is paid respectively at the rate of 24%, 16% and 8% uniformly for all categories of employees.
A person employed in Delhi will get 24% of his basic salary as HRA and an employee employed in Kanyakumari will get 8% of his basic salary as HRA. The minimum basic salary of a Central Government employee is Rs.18000. Accordingly, a person working in Delhi should get Rs.18000 x 24% = Rs.4320, and a person employed in Kanyakumari should get Rs.18000 x 8% = Rs.1440. But the minimum HRA applicable to all the three group of cities, namely X,Y and Z, are Rs.5400, Rs.3600 and Rs.1800 respectively. Accordingly, an employee working in Delhi will get Rs.5400, while an employee employed in Kanyakumari will get Rs.1800 as House Rent Allowance.
The important point to be noted here is Sixth Pay Commission had recommended HRA at the rate of 10%, 20% and 30% for Central Government employees and they were paid accordingly from 2008 to 2015. But the recommendation of the Seventh Pay Commission to reduce the HRA rates has led to the dissatisfaction among Central Government employees.
Though Seventh Pay Commission salary is paid to Central Government employees from 1-1-2016, the revised HRA paid since 1-7-2017 has increased their dissatisfaction further.
Moreover there was a great expectation for arrear payment for the period January 2016 to June 2017.
Non-fulfillment of these two highly expected demands has made the Central Government employees unhappy with HRA.
Classificationof Cities / Towns Rate of HRA Rate of HRA(DA over 25%) Rate of HRA(DA over 50%)
X 24 % 27% 30%
Y 16% 18% 20%
Z 8% 9% 10%
PCDA Circular 30 - Payment of enhanced Monetary Allowances attached to pre and post independence Gallantry Awards
Posted by Government Staff on 8:51 PM. CPPPC,Dearness Relief,DR,Gallantry Awards,Monetary Allowances,PCDA,PCDA Circular,Pension,Post Independence Gallantry Awards,PPO - No comments
Office of the Pr.C.D.A.(Pensions),
Draupadighat, Allahabad - 211014
Circular No. 30
1. The Director of Treasuries
2. The Post Master, Kathua, Srinagar (J&K)
3. The Post Master, Campbell Bay (Andaman & Nicobar)
4. The Defence Pension Disbursing Officer ……..
5. The Pay and Accounts Officer ……..
6. The Assistant Military Attache(P) Embassy of India,Kathmandu,(Nepal)
7. The Director of Accounts, Panaji (Goa)
8. The Chief Accounts officer (PGTPF), Gangtok, Sikkim-737101
9. Director of Accounts, Moti Daman-396220
10. The Chief Manager, CPPC …..
11. The Manager, Link Bank (other than CPPC) ……..
12. Director of Accounts & Treasuries, Puducherry-605001
Subject : Payment of enhanced Monetary Allowances attached to pre and post independence Gallantry Awards.
Reference: This office Important Circular No. 9 dated 10.06.2011.
(Available on this office Website address www.pcdapension.nic.in)
Consequent upon issue of letters bearing No. 7(62)/20014-D (AG) dated 4th Dec, 2017 by Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence(reproduced as Annexure 'A' and 'B' respectively to this circular), the rates of Pre- Independence Gallantry Awards and Post-Independence Gallantry Awards have been revised w.e.f. 01st August, 2017.
2. The revised rate of monetary allowance attached with Gallantry Awards may please be paid to all recipients at revised rate, irrespective of rank and income.
3. The terms and condition for payment of monetary allowance on the authority of Pension Payment Order (PPO) notified by this office in above categories of cases is stated in brief in following Paras
i. The allowance will be admissible to the recipient of the award and on his death to his widow lawfully married by a valid ceremony. The widow will continue to receive the allowance until her death. Ordinarily, the widow who was first married shall receive the allowance, but with the special sanction of the Government, the allowance may be divided equally between the lawfully married widows of recipients.
ii. When the award has been made posthumously to a bachelor, the monetary allowance shall be paid to his father or mother, and in case the posthumous awardee was a widower, the allowance shall be paid to his son below 18 years or unmarried daughter as the case may be.
iii. Each bar to the decoration will carry the same amount of monetary allowance as admissible to the original award.
iv. The monthly monetary allowance will be paid in respect of all gallantry awards received by an individual.
v. The monetary allowance will not be taken into account for computing dearness relief.
For CMDs/Chief Managers of Link Bank/CPPCs/Director of Treasuries/ all other PDA's
It is requested that a copy of these orders / instructions may be provided to all Paying Branches/ Treasuries under your jurisdiction for making payment of the monetary allowance at the enhanced rate.
The order has also been uploaded on this office web site www.pcdapension.nic.in . The copy of same may be downloaded at your end for immediate implementation of the Government orders.
No. G-1/M/068/ICO's/Vol- V
Date: 22 .12.2017
(S.C. SAROJ)
Sr.Accounts officer (Pensions)
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Earthworm members mired in orangutan peat forest loss
JAKARTA (foresthints.news) - As of late January this year, peat forests inhabited by the Bornean orangutan are still being removed and drained for the expansion of palm oil plantations in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province.
This situation highlights the fact that global palm oil supply chains remain engaged in such practices which are devastating the habitat of this critically-endangered species.
In a previous news report from late November 2018, foresthints.news exposed the clearing and peat drainage practices underway in the PT SAE palm oil concession (Saraswanti group), which forms part of the habitat of the Bornean orangutan situated in Landak regency.
There is ongoing doubt about the practices of members of The Forest Trust (TFT) - which just announced a change of name to Earthworm Foundation (Jan 27) - given that Nestlé, its key member, has been found to be continually linked to the destruction of Bornean orangutan-inhabited peat forests.
Of course it is not only Nestlé that is associated with these destructive practices; the supply chains of other Earthworm members, such as Cargill, Mars, Bunge, and ADM among others, have also been involved.
The first two Planet Explorer images below depict the new clearing of Bornean orangutan-inhabited peat forests in the Saraswanti palm oil concession, while the following two photos portray the peat forests before they were cleared by the company.
By the deadline given to it, Nestlé had yet to respond to questions about this matter. However, in mid-October 2018, its spokesperson explained in writing to foresthints.news about the company's efforts to accelerate towards reaching its 2020 no deforestation commitment.
“We will also be monitoring 100% of our global palm oil supply chains for deforestation risks through Starling, a satellite-based service developed by Airbus and TFT (now Earthworm Foundation), by the end of 2018,” the Nestlé spokesperson wrote.
Whether this Starling-based monitoring service was working or not by the end of December 2018 is unclear, particularly in view of the latest evidence demonstrating that new peat forest drainage was ongoing in the Saraswanti concession during January 2019.
By the time this news report was posted, no new announcement had been made by Nestlé regarding any new companies affected by its blacklist policy due to their involvement in deforestation and new peat drainage.
Meanwhile, Nestlé’s fellow conglomerate Cargill was still unable to provide any information as of the deadline, stating that it requires time to obtain clear information from its internal team handling this matter.
Golden Agri’s response
In following-up on this case, foresthints.news also asked Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) - another Earthworm member - for its opinion seeing that this Singapore-based company also still sources palm oil from Saraswanti.
The following Planet Explorer images, provided by the foresthints.news spatial team, serve as a flashback, showing developments in the eradication of the Bornean orangutan’s habitat in the Saraswanti palm oil concession since early May 2017.
The situation seen in the images above makes it clear that from at least the start of May 2017 until late January 2019, Earthworm members have retained supply chains tainted by the removal of Bornean orangutan-inhabited peat forests.
Only in late October 2018, with reference to its own monitoring, did GAR send an official letter to the Saraswanti group asking it to cease land clearing and carry out assessments concerning high conservation value (HCV) and high carbon stock (HCS) areas, including peat studies.
Considering that it did not get a satisfactory response from the Saraswanti group, GAR proceeded to send it a second letter.
“To date, GAR has received no response to these requests and therefore considers the company non-compliant with our social and environmental policy,” a GAR spokesperson told foresthints.news in writing (Jan 29).
The spokesperson added that “GAR traders have been advised of the non-compliance (of the Saraswanti group) and GAR does not make public statements about its commercial relationships. Our quarterly mill reports provide information about current purchasing.”
However, before this news report was posted foresthints.news checked GAR’s supply chain map on its website and the Saraswanti company is still listed as one of its suppliers. When asked to confirm whether this mill report contains the latest data, GAR answered “yes”.
As to TFT, or Earthworm Foundation as it has been recently renamed, it needs to confront the reality that the palm oil supply chains of its members are significantly engaged with deforestation and peat drainage practices in Indonesia.
Tags: supply chains , peat forests , orangutan
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Fresh Fish Found Here
Upscale new sushi restaurant woos savvy influx of diners in Plano
Health food and cupcakes pump up this round of Dallas restaurant news
It's pina colada time as new Tommy Bahama restaurant sails into Plano
Here is a pina colada in the form of a cake, h/t Tommy Bahama. Photo courtesy of Tommy Bahama
Most of us probably know Tommy Bahama as the store that sells extra-nice Hawaiian shirts. But the retailer also does restaurants, and soon we shall have one in North Texas when a Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store opens in Plano, at the bustling Legacy West complex at 7200 Bishop Rd.
Formerly known as Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe, the first Tommy Bahama restaurant opened in Naples, Florida in 1996, and the chain does have a very Florida vibe. The cafe is eclectic with a tropical theme, island atmosphere, and a menu and cocktails to match.
Their best known dish is coconut shrimp served with mango chutney. Other trademark items include crab cakes, tacos, sliders, roast pork sandwich, baby back ribs, and their island slaw dressed in a refreshing lime vinaigrette.
Another signature is the four-layer pina colada cake, in which the cake is brushed with rum, layered with white chocolate mousse and crushed pineapple, and covered in toasted coconut. Everyone talks about the pina colada cake. There is also a pineapple creme brulee, served in a hollowed-out pineapple.
The signature cocktail is something called a rum babalu — of course it has rum — with Kirk and Sweeney 12 Year Rum, lime juice, maple syrup, Angostura bitters, and ginger beer.
Each restaurant offers regional specialties unique to its location, with a focus on using the freshest ingredients available. There are currently 16 branches, the majority of which are in exotic locals including three branches in Hawaii, one at Palm Desert, California, and one in Tokyo, Japan. There's also a branch in Texas, at The Woodlands.
According to a spokesperson, the Plano cafe will be part of a flagship-style store which combines restaurant and retailer in one. The furniture often uses recycled wood, and there is always a serious outdoor component, with features such as fireplaces.
The store will be significantly larger than the three Tommy Bahama branches already in the Dallas area, including West Village, NorthPark, and the Galleria.
"The flagship stores generally have double the selection of clothing as other stores, including a lot of stuff that is sold on-line only," the spokesperson says.
Set to open in mid-summer, the Plano store will also stay open late, with hours that match the restaurant, which could be as late as 11 pm.
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On the limits of tolerance
Jade Saab
It is time to make it clear that not all ideas are held equal, and therefore are not all deserving of the platforms they seek, and to refresh people's memories as to why.
It's time to change how we think about food
Penney Kome
Bystanders can and do change history. And we are all bystanders as our global neighbours suffer the scourges of war, disease, and famine.
Thankfully, Donald Trump is as out of control as ever
Rick Salutin
The U.S. president lacks the control and detachment to do lasting, structural harm, which any non-trivial destroyer requires.
Removing monuments to Canadians who helped conquer Africa
Yves Engler
Stairs and Keating are two of many Canadians who helped colonize the continent and continue to be commemorated.
Trump defends white supremacists, confederate symbols, as resistance increases
Denis Moynihan
The growing movement for racial justice is making demands and taking action. With each passing day, white supremacists will find themselves with fewer and fewer Confederate statues to cling to.
Re-engaging unions in the fight against fascism
Nora Loreto
The roots of the labour movement are anti-fascist. How do we get the labour movement to take up the fight today?
The Rebel tries to distance itself from the extremists
After Charlottesville, Ezra Levant sounds like a man who long ago jumped into shark-infested waters, and is only now starting to complain about the swimming conditions.
Responding to Charlottesville: Some ways to help
Maya Bhullar
Many of us are devastated by the news from Charlottesville. The Activist Toolkit has been pulling together tools to help send support.
Trump fails to condemn white nationalist violence in Virginia
A white nationalist rally -- that included neo-Nazis, skinheads, members of the Ku Klux Klan -- took place in the college town of Charlottesville in Virginia this weekend.
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Home Nashville Public Library Digital Collection Page 7
City Road Methodist Church Contact newsletter, 1944 June
Title City Road Methodist Church Contact newsletter, 1944 June
Personal name Carter, Cullen Tuller, 1880-
Corporate name City Road Chapel United Methodist Church (Madison, Tenn.)
City Road Methodist Church (Madison Tenn.)
Veterans--Tennessee--History--Sources
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects
Soldiers--Correspondence
Soldiers--Tennessee--Madison
Sailors--Correspondence
Sailors--Tennessee--Madison
Church newsletters--Tennessee--Madison
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France--Normandy--Personal narratives
Churches--Tennessee--Madison
Church work with young adults
Young adults--Tennessee--Madison
World War, 1939-1945--Religious aspects
Protestant churches--Tennessee--Madison
Methodists--Tennessee--Madison
Methodist churches--Tennessee--Madison
Geographic entry Madison (Tenn.)--History--Sources
Madison (Tenn.)--Social life and customs
Gallatin Road South (Madison, Tenn.)
Description A monthly newsletter called Contact, created by the Hayes Young Adult Sunday School class at City Road Methodist Church (now City Road Chapel United Methodist Church) located at 601 Gallatin Road South in Madison, Tennessee. The purpose of this newsletter was to provide a way for classmates in Madison, Tenn. to stay in touch with servicemen and women from the church. It was also a means for those in the military to stay informed about their friends back home, and elsewhere overseas. Most issues of the newsletter included an article by Pastor Cullen T. Carter; Sunday School news; prayers; jokes; patriotic and religious hand-drawn illustrations; correspondence to and from members of the class, including individuals who were overseas, stationed in the United States, or families and friends in Madison, Tenn.; addresses for those members serving in the military; and updates on church and community activities, including social events and various charity and war-related activities. This thirty-page June 1944 edition of the newsletter includes much news relating to the Normandy invasion, from persons serving overseas as well as detailed descriptions of what it was like to receive news of the invasion in Madison, Tenn., and the Nashville area. This issue also includes messages from fathers of individuals in the service, in honor of Father's Day. Other short articles include news about rabid squirrels; a brief strike at the DuPont factory; announcement of a letter-writing contest; and the latest gossip about members of the class. Forms part of the Veterans History Project. 1 newsletter: col. ; 8.5 x 11 in.
Creator City Road Methodist Church. Hayes Young Adult Class--Madison (Tenn.)
Type Text; Pamphlets
Identifier VHP-WWII - City Rd Meth - F6 - Contact - June 1944
Relation Veterans History Project Collection, World War II Series, City Road Methodist
Location Closed Stacks-VHP-WWII - City Rd Meth - F6 - Contact - June 1944
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Down on The River
Hi!I'm based in London in the UK and work for cptech as Head of European Affairs ( www.cptech.org) . This is my professional blog and is about copyrights and patents in the European Union from an activists point of view and anything else that catches my eye..
Morning session final day WIPO 13th September 06
After the solo performance of the chair of the committee yesterday with his promise of hugs and kisses and life long friendships at a Diplomatic conference this morning we heard the reaction from some delegates notably India and Brazil. It was not good for the Chair. They made it clear that there are still serious concerns and questioned the advisability of going for a Diplomatic conference (DC) (the final stage of Treaty making and the outcome pushed by the Chair) at this stage.
The last two days have been dominated by speculations about the series of bilateral discussions that have been taking place between the US, India, Brazil and the EU. While they have all had discussions with other countries, these parties are seen by many as the keys to whether an agreement for a Diplomatic Conference will be reached.
India introduced some reality into the situation and a strong rebuff to the idea that any differences could simply be resolved at a the DC. In an eloquent and detailed speech they pointed out that they still had major concerns that went to the heart of the treaty namely the inclusion of the references to webcasting ‘in its widest sense’ in the text and going beyond a signals based approach . Any further push for a Diplomatic Conference (DC) with first addressing this issue would likely lead to more acrimony than acceptance. They ended in the starkest terms, that if these 2 issues were not addressed and brought under some common understanding the "going up the garden path" to a DC would likely end in a fiasco.
Russia, Mexico and the Philipines then spoke in favour of going for a DC.
Brazil in a carefully worded intervention gave an insight into what has been discussed in private. Said that they would support to a certain extent a treaty which focused on a more narrower basis focusing on a right of transmission which was supported by ‘some delegates’. The reference to transmission by any means included over computer networks ( seen as the webcasting references) at least as a defensive measure was imperative to some members. The extent to which even this references would turn the Treaty into one which covered webcasting/simulcasting was the ‘million dollar question’ that required further discussion/research.
Then their main concern- which was on procedure. They were not prepared to agree to a DC based on the Chairs suggestion of delegates providing him with broad drafting instructions to prepare the text to be discussed at the DC. They would want to see the text.
Iran and Indonesia joined in criticism of the procedure . Iran wanted space before and DC to have a clean text . Indonesia wanted an impact study before a DC.
Chile with a great metaphor also criticized the rush to trying to establish a date for the DC without having a clear text. "you need to swim before buying a swimming pool".
There was then a break, when the talk was that there would be no DC and that India ‘s views were key. During that break the chair's draft of next steps was circulated which includes the controversial drafting steps and seeks to set a date for the DC.
The proposal for the afternoon is to go through this document point by point. Though the EU reserved the right to make a global, statement as they don’t think a point by point approach is the best way, as the issues are linked.
Then lunch. The chair met with India . The outcome is not known.
This afternoon session promises to be lively!
posted by michelle at 6:23 AM 54 comments
EU Consultation due on Net Neutrality , DRMs Interoperability etc
In a recent speech by Commissioner Reding ( Head of DG Info Soc)
She gave a preview of the issues to be covered in the soon to be published
consultation 'Communication on Content Online' . These will include sports
rights, DRMs and interoperability, cross border licences and 'awareness
raising on the importance of IPR's.' It will also raise questions about new
business models and methods of payments. The Con Doc should be on site next week and will run till mid October.
Speech: "Commissioner Reding, «Content online: Europe's strategy to
foster content creation and distribution in the multi platform media
business»", 18 July 2006
ec.europa.eu/comm/commission_barroso/reding/docs/speeches/helsinki_content_online_20060714.pdf
In other news , (14 July 2006) The European Commission launched a study to 'prepare recommendations that will ensure the EU's standardisation policy for the information and communication technology sector meets the challenges of today's fast moving markets. The analysis is being conducted against the background of major changes in the ICT sector. The combination of liberalisation and globalisation has brought competition within and between sectors, strategic partnerships between companies and
a decreasing role for governments. The most striking development is the shift from hardware to software and the impact this has on traditional standardisation policy. The results of the study, and its proposals, will be presented at an open workshop in spring 2007.’
For more details of the study/team/ deliverables see:
www.ictstandardisation.eu/
There is also a conference held as part of the Finnish Presidency in
November on Information Society Technologies (IST) that include sessionson IPR and standards
europa.eu.int/information_society/istevent/2006/index_en.htm
posted by michelle at 5:06 AM 5 comments
Finnish EU Presidency- New Innovation Policy a priority
From 1st July for the next six months Finland has the Presidency of the EU - it will be followed by Germany.
The outline work plan has been agreed in advance and will broadly cover the issues agreed in a joint document with Austria ( the previous President) See here for details: www.eu2006.fi/the_presidency/en_GB/work_programme/_files/75197089060421975/default/st16065.en05.pdf
The President, however, does have the opportunity to pick some key areas they want to focus on. A word of warning though- Presidency agendas are notoriously overambitious and tend to get bogged down in political in fighting.
The Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen is today setting out the priority areas for their Presidency at the plenary session of the European Parliament. Copy of his speech here: www.eu2006.fi/news_and_documents/speeches/vko27/en_GB/1152081630727/
There are a number of issues that are relevant to those interested in IP and Health issues .I highlight some of the points made in Mr Vanhanen's speech and the points made in the draft agenda: www.eu2006.fi/news_and_documents/other_documents/vko24/en_GB/1150719844665/_files/75413592640520341/default/preliminary_agenda.pdf
It's a mixed bag. Very welcome are the strong commitments made to greater openness of the secretive Council of Ministers proceedings, with the Finnish Government committing to webcast public Council sessions itself , if the Commission does not get its own website in order. Also welcome is the agreement for the Council to make greater use of economic, social and environmental impact assessments before agreeing to legislation- though of course it all depends on how the impact assessments are drawn up !
The greater commitment to communication also involves a weekly briefing in Latin to celebrate Europe's ancient culture!
Innovation and competition are key themes:
'The Finnish Presidency wants to make progress on the development of a broad-based innovation policy. In the Council's legislative work and at the meeting of Heads of State or Government in Lahti, we will focus on initiatives aimed at creating an environment that is conducive to innovation and to the effective use of it. The goal is a policy that generates demand for innovation.'
'A broad-based innovation policy requires joint action at EU level and more effective decision-making with regard to standardisation, protection of intellectual property and development of financial markets, for example.'
The more detailed workplan indicates , as well as continuing the work on copyright levies and the Community Patent, Finland will produce a report on new ideas and challenges in innovation policy by end 2006. In developing its broad based innovation policy it will draw on the Aho report: ec.europa.eu/invest-in-research/pdf/download_en/aho_report.pdf
One of the Aho report's main points is the creation of an innovation-friendly market in which businesses can launch new products and services. The report considers e-health, pharmaceuticals, energy, environment, transport and logistics, security and digital content as the top sectors in which the market needs to be urgently created, with public procurement driving the demand
As was made clear in a good article on eurativ.com ( from which some of the information below has been taken see below for link) ' Finland proposes to change the direction of EU innovation policy.'
For this purpose, the Finnish Presidency has prepared a background discussion paper for the Competitiveness Council ministerial meeting taking place on 10-11 July 2006. www.eu2006.fi/news_and_documents/other_documents/vko26/en_GB/1151507822505/_files/75465236385958747/default/com_discussion_paper.pdf.
While much of the paper in practice is not new ( and very much based on the Aho report) what is new in a Presidency paper is an emphasis on the demand ( user) side of standards , R&d and IP and the emphasis on the need for users to have a role in all these areas.
At the competitiveness meeting ministers will be invited to participate in workshops on different topics related to innovation:
- competition and innovation-friendly regulation,
- public services as drivers for innovation,
- adaptability of research systems,
- entrepreneurs' role in bringing innovation to the markets.
The Finnish Presidency will provide a summary of the informal Competitiveness Council's results soon after 11 July, 2006.
The Commission will publish a Communication on Innovation in September 2006.
The December 2006 Competitiveness Council is set to discuss "concrete deliverables and suggestions for practical policy improvements that might be taken up by the forthcoming German Presidency".
During the Presidency they will also set out the preparations for the ratification and implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression.
Community competence on Health matters is a controversial subject, while there is cooperation and competence in limited areas, many Member States want to retain their ability to make policy independently in this area. Equally some sections of industry are opposing the use of health concerns as a justification for new regulations. Against this backdrop there is an intriguing sentence at the beginning of the work plan section on Health:
'Protecting Health is an obligation under the Treaties which extends to all common policies. Finland wants to determine explicitly what that entails during the Presidency'
They are also keen to try to finalise the 7th Research Framework Programme during their Presidency which contains key commitments on medical R&D.
A new pharmaceutical forum will hold its first meeting during the Presidency which will set out a strategic blue print for the work of the G-10 working party on pharmaceuticals and competitiveness. Regrettably by all reports the forum looks like shaping up to be an other opportunity for Pharma to present its wish list , with most relevant NGO's excluded. Perhaps the Finns could live up to their ambitions on openness and transparency by allowing a broader range of stakeholders to take part?
The Presidency also commits to taking forward the EU commitments on development and in particular the Africa Strategy.
Read On : . Article on Finnish proposals on Innovation with links to key documents : www.euractiv.com/en/innovation/finland-proposes-change-direction-eu-innovation-policy/article-156511
Notes of WIPO Barcelona Seminar
BARCELONA SEMINAR TO DISCUSS BROADCASTING ISSUES
On June 21, 2006, I was a panellist at an all day seminar in Barcelona entitled “The Proposed WIPO Treaty on the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations: From the Rome Convention to Podcasting"
For details see:
http://www.wipo.int/edocs/prdocs/en/2006/wipo_ma_2006_23.html
It was organised by WIPO, the Catalan Broadcasting Council and the Barcelona Bar Association and ‘supported’ by several other EU broadcasters organisations (.Association of Commercial Television in Europe (ACT), Association of European Radios (AER), Association of Spanish Commercial Radio (AERC), International Association of Broadcasting (AIR), European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and the Audiovisual Producers Rights Management Organization (EGEDA). )
While the meeting was in theory open to all, only one weeks notice was given, so it made it very difficult for civil society to attend, and I was the only representative there from consumer/ public interest groups. In addition my talk was cut from a promised 10 minutes to five, though I was allowed to question some of the speakers. Despite the title there was little detail discussion of podcasting, most speakers focused on justifications for the Treaty itself.
By the time I arrived ( due to travel delays I missed the opening ceremony and general introductory panels) there was quite a small audience , about 20 or so people. It was worth attending though to hear the coded and not so coded messages from EU Broadcasters, the EU Commission and the WIPO Secretariat on how they think the discussions on the Broadcasting Treaty should play out at the next WIPO meeting in September.
Key themes coming out of the meeting:
· EU broadcasters very keen to get the Treaty finalised quickly –broadcasters reps spoke of the need to deal with webcasting separately, but to get on with ‘their’ treaty.
· EU Broadcasters also want simulcasting included ( i.e protection for the simultaneous transmission on the Internet as well as on terrestrial cable and satellite systems )- without such a right their broadcast protection is ‘meaningless’.
· WIPO secretariat see the removal of the controversial webcasting proposal from the main text as removing the final obstacle to agreement to a Diplomatic Conference (DC), at the September meeting. Their message was that it was a time for compromise, on the basis that no one opposes a Treaty , just its contents(!).The final details can be resolved at the DC, where as in past years, many proposals could be made.
· EU Commission- All 25 member States ‘without demur’ support a DC. Support for simulcasting is a compromise position given different legal traditions ( see below), not on the principle of granting protection but on extending protection to a new class of beneficiaries.
· There is clearly a split between the US and EU on extension of rights to the Internet. Given the strong lobbying from EU broadcasters, it is possible that the Commission could push more strongly in September for the inclusion of simulcasting , but not webcasting in the main text of the treaty. This may be opposed by the US as its excludes pure webcasters such as Yahoo.
· Several Delegates mentioned linking the Broadcast Treaty to signing up to the Rome Convention ( which the US has not done)
I couldn’t take a verbatim note of proceedings and some notes are based on the translations from the original languages , so double check directly with the speakers if you wish to quote their views. With that caveat (!) below are some points of interest from some of the speakers.
The second panel was on Broadcasting in the 21st Century : scenarios and challenges’:
One of the speakers was Yahoo Europe ( the main lobbyist for the inclusion of webcasting) represented by its Legal Director , Mr Ventura Barba . In essence he argued that:
The only difference between webcasters and broadcasters was the technology used, the business model was the same as was the experience for consumers. They were in the same field and needed the same protection against potential signal pirates. In addition they already dealt with radio and TV broadcasters who were putting pressure on them to guarantee protection.
Given that his justification focused on protection against signal piracy I asked him if Yahoo would therefore support a the proposed webcasting treaty which was limited to signal piracy without the broader protections in the proposed Broadcasters Treaty. He said that the signal piracy approach was a start but not the end and not what ‘we deserve’.
Other panellists spoke about the need for a Broadcasting Treaty and the need to show that Broadcasters were creators too. They mentioned that Spain's new broadcasting law will give protection to simulcasting, webcasting and podcasting.,( IP Director, PRISA group Madrid.)
The copyright Counsel for Alfa- Redi, Lima While suggesting that additions to the Treaty should not be limited to webcasting/simulcasting but`also included 3G radio broadcasting and Digital Terresterial Televison . Care should be taken over identifying the problem. People called pirates in Spain centuries ago were called lords in the UK. It was important not just to think of IP but also consider data protection, civil liability, cultural diversity( especially the UNESCO convention)and the rights of other performers. The Internet is different but the same principles on these issues must apply.
This was followed by 30 minute session from Mr Ficsor, Chairman, Central and Eastern European Copyright Alliance (CEECA) Budapest a well known supporter of the Treaty and always dismissive to opponents. True to form he started off by criticizing the reactionaries of the Copyleft movement who exaggerated the effect of the Treaty. A strong defence was needed against those who opposed the Treaty. The Treaty was essential and its adoption urgent as the Rome Convention was old fashioned. However he said the Treaty was only worth having if it had proper protections for broadcaster which included TPMs. (He did acknowledge that the Treaty would also have to have exemptions for public interests if TPMs were included). It should also include simulcasting, webcasting should be dealt with separately.
I questioned him on the difference between simulcasting and webcasting, wasn’t it just seeking to protect a limited class of beneficiaries ( traditional broadcasters) rather than any real difference in activities between webcasters and simulcasters ? As such . didn’t all the concerns about the chilling effects of extending protections to the Internet apply to simulcasting as much as to webcasting?
He replied with a circular argument. If simulcasting was not protected then Broadcasters would not have signal protection if they choose to simulcast (!), as even though the traditional broadcast signal would be protected, the signal on the Internet would not be. In practice it would be ‘meaningless’ if broadcasters don’t have protection of simulcasting.
I spoke on the next panel. This was broadly split between broadcasters who supported the Treaty and artists representatives concerned about the lack of protection of their rights.
The European Broadcasting Union appeared to be worried about the future of the Treaty, repeating that the Treaty needed to be finalised urgently , to include simulcasting, but that webcasting should be dealt with separately.
Mediaset wanted the Treaty but said that webcasting should be included. There would be no threat to others rights as ‘fair rights’ would be included.
I explained the consumer concerns about the Treaty eg for non signatories to Rome, on TPMs , limitations and exceptions and repeated my belief that there was not a substantive difference between webcasting and simulcasting. I pointed out that NGOs had been supportive of a pure signals based Treaty and had provided a draft text.
A representative of the artists organisation, Artistas Interpretes Sociedad de Gestion (AISGE) , Madrid opposed a broad treaty, they wanted it limited to a signal based approach. As drafted it could cause conflicts between broadcasters and rightholders. The Treaty was seeking to regulate the highway before the car ( content = car) as artists did not have appropriate international regulation of their rights.
The legal representative of Artistas,Interpretes, Ejecutantes (AIE), Madrid supported the Treaty and its extension to simulcasting. She sought to draw a distinction between simulcasting and webcasting. Simulcasting was exactly the same as traditional broadcasting just on a different medium , whereas webcasting goes into other fields e.g podcasting, mobile phones. ( I pointed out that the current draft does not limited it just to simultaneous transmission but allows delayed transmission which could include, VOD, podcasting. ) . She also suggested that it should be a requirement that all countries join the Rome Convention.
The EBU rep was questioned about the concerns of artist and consumers. He said it was a ‘dialogue with the deaf’ as there were no concerns, as there were no threats to either groups rights.
The final two panels were directly on the WIPO Broadcasting Treaty. The first panel was a pretty fair overview of the discussions to date at WIPO by Professor Delia Lipszyc from Buenos Aires University.
The final panel was chaired by Jukka Liedes ( in fluent Spanish), Chair of the SCCR charged with taking forwarded the Broadcasting Treaty.
· He was a great pains in a lengthy introduction to make the point that the current document was just a draft and not the final document ( I assume to head off criticisms that he had not included several Latin American proposals in the previous draft.)
· But what was clear` was that the need for updating the protection of Broadcasters had been proved, to protect against signal piracy ,and, that the basis of the protection was the investment that broadcasters had made.
· There was concern to ensure separation between content and signal. There was a clear demand that there should be no interference with the content system from content holders. There needed to be a balance between multiply stakeholders and the framework must be acceptable to the majority of Governments. (noticeable that he didn’t say all)
The Panel included a representatives from the EU Commission, the Permanent Mission of Brazil in Geneva, and IP offices in Bogota, Lima and Mexico. It seemed like it was a last push by Europe through Spanish/Portuguese speaking interlocuters to convince Latin American delegates how great the broadcasting treaty would be.
Lima, Mexico and Bogata IP reps supported the Broadcasting Treaty but all made comments on concerns about TPMs and limitations and exceptions. There were several comments about previous Diplomatic Conferences where ‘hundreds’ of new proposals had been made. I assume to make the point that concerns about wording should not delay the DC as changes could still be made at the conference.
Julie Samnadda from the EU Commission ( one of the two person team negotiating the Treaty at WIPO) gave a detailed explanation of the EU’s position ( building on the previous Commission response to the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue’s resolution on the Treaty www.tacd.org). It appears to be pretty inflexible on the substantive points.
She spoke very quickly so I don’t have all the points. However she is open to the idea ( subject to approval) to provide a briefing at WIPO to civil society on the commissions position, which I will be following up.
She gave bullet points on four areas.
1. Commissions Position in the negotiations
· The Commission represents all 25 member States plus two Accession States, Bulgaria and Romania at WIPO.
· All 25 have agreed ‘without’ demur to go forward with the Broadcasting Treaty, as its important to broadcasters and consumers.
· [It is even a virtue!] Commission deeply committed to the multilateral approach rather than a bilateral approach. Many Member States are firm supporters of the UN and WIPO
2. Relationship between the documents as they stand and the Community aquis.
· Most of the exclusive rights in the draft Treaty are already a part of Community Law . E.g right of reproduction, making available right, distribution right, legal protection of TPMs. Others are in addition to Community law but not to some of the laws of Member States e.g protecting the pre broadcast signal, a broad right of retansmission.
· There is a distinction between the approaches taken between Member States. A number of ‘Northern ‘ MS including Ireland, UK, Denmark, Finalnd , Austria, Sweden, Cyrus and Malta have based their laws on a technology neutral approach – this means that webcasting is already covered in their laws.
· ‘Southern’ States including France have a more restrictive approach to creating a new class of beneficiary. As a result a compromise position has been reached on simulcasting. They accept that simulcasting is covered by community law ( as the right of reproduction refers to any form including the Internet) but the caution is over the creation of a new category of beneficiary.
· Whether the definition of the protection is based on a description of the beneficiary of the activity is therefore irrelevant to Northern MS as its already covered in their national laws but it is a critical issue for Southern MS.
· At an international level Member States are willing to include simulcasting as this is most important to EU Broadcasters. ( Though she didn’t say this the implication is that webcasting would not be acceptable as it creates a whole new class – pure webcasters- rather than just an extension to an existing class).
3.Rights and exception as they are expressed in the present draft and a possible way forward drawing on the community approach
· Strong supporters of Berne 3 step test will not move away from that.
· EC prepared to export and discuss at WIPO their approach to balancing TPMs and Exceptions and limitations, once have approval of Member States to do so. This refers in part to the ‘2 step test’ in the Copyright Directive in relation to the restriction of the exercise of exceptions and limitations by a TPM. Only if voluntary measures fail can a beneficiary of the E &L appeal to a body who then may remedy the problem. ( note this appeal mechanism approach is strongly criticised by consumer groups in Europe )
4. Relationship between the Treaty and other areas e.g cultural diversity.
· Cultural diversity important issue for Europe as many languages and ethnic groups, do not see it just as developing country issue. Signatory to UNESCO Convention on Cultural diversity.
· Do not see protecting broadcasters rights as necessarily in conflict with UNESCO convention. Do not favour provisions inserted into Treaty on this issue which seek to create a hierarchy of norms. eg which Treaty trumps another.
Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota, Brazils representative at WIPO made a number of broad points:
· Had the impression that the Broadcasters wanted a quick Treaty. They appear latecomers to technological change. They need to adapt their business models to the new reality of the Internet. He does not think that the legal framework will determine the pace of change.
· Negotiators at WIPO should be aware that a return to the 96 Treaties - ‘WIPO Internet Treaties’ was not feasible on technological or political terms and because of the involvement of other groups , such as civil society groups , who are attentive to the impact of any new Treaty. Developing countries are aware of the different affects on different levels of development and that new rights may limit their policy space.
· The signal in digital form was too important and widespread to be controlled by a very narrowly defined set of broadcasters with exclusive rights. It was important to ensure that the philosophy behind the Treaty was correct and that the object and subject of protection was clearly defined.
· 2 main proposals to deal with the Internet. 1) Simulcasting supported by Europe. This option favours the traditional broadcasters, who are attempting to hold onto their business role in a new technological world, which challenges it. 2)Webcasting supported by the US. Seeking to widen beneficiaries to newcomers, who just work on the Internet. Questions about whether such protections should also apply to telecom companies. These rights are untested.
· There are however a whole range of other stakeholders e.g authors and public interests whose interests need to be safeguarded. Also concerns about exceptions and limitations.
· Broadcasting has an important public and social role in Brazil and there are special regimes that broadcasters have to abide by. Concerns that international treaties override national regulations.
· It is not clear what equilibrium will come out of this Treaty. The range of rights and protections for example TPMS are untested in developing countries. It gives greater protections to broadcasters and also need limitations and exceptions for consumers and others. Won’t bind ourselves to the 3 step test as that test was part of the copyright balance this is a new treaty.
· A Rome criterion for eligibility is relevant. The US is not a signatory to the Rome Convention. This should be looked at.
· Support cultural diversity provisions.
· Need to study the duration of the rights given. When do they end- how are they exhausted?
Rita Hayes, Deputy Director of WIPO closed the seminar .
· She felt there had been a good discussion on the framework for a Treaty. Leave people with one thought, Where do you think we are going? She hadn’t heard anyone say they don’t want a treaty. Calls for different levels of treaty and different ideas about how it will be done. She highlighted the fact that someone ( me) had said that they would agree to the protection of signals , so all were in agreement to a Treaty (implying I assume that NGOs could not object to a DC as we had agreed to signal based treaty – though such a draft has not yet been agreed)
· The chair of the SCCR had been given the task of preparing the next draft. This would be prepared on the basis of the documents previously submitted and on new and existing proposals and the discussions at the previous SCCR, which took a full five days. She knew that those discussion included calls for proposals not included to be put in. She was looking forward to what the chairman would do about this (!)
· The next draft would be prepared for August so that delegates would have time to review before the next SCCR in September, with a view to making a recommendation for a DC in 2007.
· Proposals on webcasting and simulcasting have to be with the Chair by 1st August, who will then prepare a revised document on the two issues. Discussions on this will take place at a SCCR after the General Assembly.
· On the Broadcasting Treaty there has to be the will to move forward. Many more proposals are\ likely to be made and can be discussed at the DC , as in past DCs. Issues have been discussed and there is a realisation that there is a need to look at broadcasting organisations and to deal with their rights. Need to compromise can’t deal with all issues at SCCR but can move forward to DC in 2007 and deal with them there. She is though, speaking as a member of the Secretariat and realises that it is a member driven organisation and it is for Member States to agree (!).
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UK MP's report & recommendations on DRMs
A group of UK MP's ( the APIG) has released a report of its recommendations following an inquiry into digital rights management (DRM). The inquiry received over 90 written submissions from consumers, think tanks, libraries, print media publishers, the film and music industries and lawyers. A cross selection of the respondents were also invited to give evidence to APIG officers .
Our submission was quoted a number of times:
www.apig.org.uk/current-activities/apig-inquiry-into-digital-rights-management/apig-drm-written-evidence/Consumer_Project_on_Technology.doc
The recommendations are good as far as they go, such as : a wider exemption for academic research; better labelling of DRMs for consumers so that it will become crystal clear to consumers what they will and will not be able to do with digital content that they purchase; an investigation of the potential ability of these systems to stifle competition and undermine the EU single-market; and a reminder that DRMs that mess with consumers equipment, as Sony’s root kit recently did, could be subject to criminal sanctions .
Importantly it also recognises that much of the policy leading to new copyright laws is made by 'patent office bureaucrats ' and has not been subject to scrutiny by politicians or the public. Its remedy for this is to have the British Library act as an 'honest broker' and convene a ‘UK stakeholders’' group of all interested parties to discuss the issues.
There are inevitably some disappointments: it recognises that the UK legal concept of 'fair dealing' (which defines how people can use copyright material) is narrow and restrictive , but doesn't recommend change, just better labelling; it stops short of recommending a better system for redress if DRMs breach user exemptions and limitations to copyright( the problems raised are too theoretical) and despite the problems thinks interoperability ( enabling digital content to play on different machines) should be left to the market.
The report is also worth reading for the insight it gives into the views of the different players. Too often the 'industry' is seen as one mass with the same views. Here its clear that there are differences in approach between the big record companies ( who generally support the use of DRMs) and smaller players ( who generally don't). Between content owners and equipment manufacturers, who are worried that they won't be able to make new products because of restrictive licensing. One of the best examples of this was given by Intel , who explained that there were no portable video jukeboxes on the market because it was against the DVD consortium rules ( who essentially control the licensing of the technology to unlock videos) to create a portable device.
They also gave a warning: that suggested remedies for over broad TPMs (that stop you doing what you are legally entitled to do) may not work in the future. Many activists argue for a legal right to break ,'circumvent' over broad TPMs. The Report warns that it is quite possible that in the future TPM systems will become unbreakable. Its therefore no use asking for laws that allow you to circumvent TPMs, rather they suggest it is better to have the ‘right to remove’ ie a requirement for the removal or partial removal of the lock itself (the TPM system) from the product. However, the MP's don't follow up this line of argument with a formal recommendation.
The 30 page report can be downloaded as a PDF from APIG’s website.
www.apig.org.uk/current-activities/apig-inquiry-into-digital-rights-management/DRMreport.pdf
For those of you with a shorter attention span, here is the official report summary as provided by APIG’s secretariat of the inquiry’s key recommendations with the reasons for them ( from a link on the Open Rights Group Site):
www.openrightsgroup.org/2006/06/05/launch-of-the-apig-report-on-drm/#more-109
The Register: www.theregister.co.uk/2006/06/05/apig_report_ready
The BBC: www.news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5041684.stm
UK digital rights group: Open Rights Group : : www.openrightsgroup.org
EU IP consultation ( yes another one)
The EU Commission has issued yet another consultation on how to make the EU market (the internal market) work.(Thanks for the heads up Cornelia!). It covers a number of issues but it has a specific section on intellectual Property regimes. To give a flavour of the document its states that in this area its aim is:
' Ensuring that intellectual property rights ('IPR') regimes facilitate the
development and diffusion of knowledge and technology'
'Finally, we also consider it important to ensure that our
regulatory framework is user-friendly, so as to enhance acceptance and lawful use of
protected products."
It also asks a specific question:
7) Do you consider that the current IPR regimes foster growth and innovation? In your
experience, where is more focus or action needed?
Its important that we respond, even if it is repeating what we are saying in the numerous other EU consultations on patents and copyright. Who knows repetition may work wonders!
A copy of the consultation can be found here:
(deadline for responses June 15)
http://europa.eu.int/comm/internal_market/strategy/docs/consultation_en.pdf
New attempt to establish EU Software patents
The EU Commission recently held a consultation on the Patent system in Europe.
http://europa.eu.int/comm/internal_market/indprop/patent/
It covered a number of issues. One of great concern to all those activists who had successfully campaigned against the introduction of software patents, was the Commissions proposal to introduce a Community patent system ( one patent for the whole of Europe). They feared that this could be a backdoor method to introduce software patents. So the activists once again marshalled thier resources to respond to the consultation.
But the fights not over yet. I have recently been told by Florian Mueller ( one of the lead lobbyists against software patenting) that there is another backdoor method being pursued by pro software patenting companies. That is using the European Patent Litigation Agreement (EPLA).
You can read the background on it here:
ahttp://www.no-lobbyists-as-such.com/florian-mueller-blog/epla
Cptech also submitted comments to the Commissions patent consultation.
While we oppose software patents, we sought in our response to also focus on wider principles of patent policy that apply to all areas of the economy eg the development of medicines.
A copy of our response can be found here:
http://www.cptech.org/a2k/cptechECPatconsultation-12april06.pdf
EU Copyright Directive review:Bernt Hugenholtz to lead
www.downontheriver.blogspot.com
Michelle Childs
Brussels 21 March 2006
I am at the TACD conference on the politics and ideology of intellectual property http://www.tacd.org/docs/?id=286
There have been a number of lively and thought provoking sessions. See below for a blog on each of the sessions. There will also be an official report on the TACD website after the event.
We have just heard from Leonardo Cervera Nava (LCN) an Administrator in the Copyright and Knowledge- based Economy section of DG Internal Market.
He gave a helpful overview of the Commissions approach to access to knowledge. A number of interesting points came out of this. First in relation to the Commission's review of the Copyright Directive, due this year. Originally it was to be a review only of implementation, but now it will be an evaluation review of the Directive i.e an evaluation of whether or not has it achieved its policy objectives. This is an important change. The most recent evaluation report from DG Internal Market, on the Database Directive, was the first evaluation of an IP right based on evidence rather than rhetoric. It found that granting increased rights to database owners had not achieved its policy aims of increasing EU competitiveness against the US, in fact the reverse.
LCN confirmed that they would adopt the same approach to the evaluation of the Copyright Directive. Initial signs are encouraging, as the terms of the tender for the initial evaluation are broad: the study must include a review of the contribution of copyright to knowledge economy, the role of consumers, the way Member States have transposed exceptions and limitations in the Directive into national legislation ( an increasingly controversial issue as the current disputes in France over their implementation of the Copyright Directive show .) It will also look at technical protecion measures (TPMs) and generally any difficulties that arise for right holders, commercial users, consumers ,scientific and academic users and libraries
The initial evaluation will be undertaken by Professor Bernt Hugenholtz , a well known expert in this area, who has written extensively on the Directive, including some of the problems with it.
LCN also discussed two other Commission initiatives. First the proposal to review the Term Directive , in the face of industry pressure to extend the term of copyright protection. DG Internal Market will provide an impact assessment at the end of the year.
Second in relation to the proposal to create a European Digital Library . This is being taken forward by another DG, DG Info Soc, who have recently completed a public consultation. The primrary purpose of this proposal, is cultural, to fight rise of the ' Americanization' of EU culture. In reality a response to Google's plans in this area. While its a cultural project, its clear that concerns over copyright are increasingly dominating the debate.
DG Int Market is 'advising' DG InfoSoc. What are they saying? In short, only move ahead with the the copyright right holders agreement, and that there are no real problems with the law.
There are three main concerns that DG InfoSoc is looking at:
-On line access- How can EU citizens be given access to their culture on line? DG Int Mart recommends that if the material is subject to copyright, this material should only be used with the consent of copyright owners. No apparent mention of the use of exceptions in the law.
-What content should be digitized?- DG Mart encourages the focus to be on public domain materials.
- How can material be preserved and stored?. One of the issues is the use of TPMs. DG Mrkt considers that current legislation allows for sufficient flexibility to allow institutions to preserve such artifacts. Most library groups are concerned that it may not.
The significance of the copyright issues is shown by the fact that first meeting of the High Level group on digital libraries set up by DG Info Commissioner Reding, due to take place next week, is entirely devoted to copyright issues
It is to be hoped that the evaluation of the Copyright Directive will also look at this issue too.
The final comments where on the proposed Broadcasting and Web casting Treaty being discussed at WIPO. LCN caveatted his comments, that he is not the person responsible for this issue within DG Int Mrkt. He did confirm however that the Commission has carried out an assessment of the proposal ( though this has not been made public)which has been discussed with Member States . It is a very controversial issue. The EU's original position was to be against web casting, but they are under strong pressure from WIPO to reach agreement on this Treaty. The key block for the EU is the need to try and find an agreement that would be acceptable to the US. For the US web casting is a deal breaker for the Treaty.
Blog on the TACD conference:
https://www.fsfe.org/en/fellows/gerloff/blog
Details on Professor Bernt HugenholtzPo
http://www.ivir.nl/staff/hugenholtz.html
DG Internal Market page on the Database Directive evaluation.
http://europa.eu.int/comm/internal_market/copyright/prot-databases/prot-databases_en.htm
DG Information Society page on the Digital Libraries Project:
http://europa.eu.int/information_society/activities/digital_libraries/background/index_en.htm
Cptech page on the Braodcasting and web casting Treaty:
http://cptech.org/ip/wipo/bt/index.html
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Authorities send forceful warning letters to two APRIL suppliers
JAKARTA (foresthints.news) - Indonesian authorities have not only taken firm action against Singapore-based pulp and paper giant APRIL, but also against two of its long-term acacia suppliers, by issuing them with a serious warning letter due to their non-compliance in revising their 10-year work plans in accordance with Indonesia’s new peat regulations.
The two pulpwood concessions concerned are PT Peranap Timber (formerly PT Uniseraya) and PT Essa Indah Timber (formerly PT Triomas FDI). Both of these concessions are joint operations under the APRIL group located in Sumatra's Riau Kampar Peninsula landscape.
These two pulpwood companies changed their names in order to disassociate themselves from two other palm oil companies under the same names, after the release of a report which linked APRIL’s supply chains with these two companies - both of which were caught red-handed clearing peat forest in early November 2015. These two palm oil concessions are also located in the Kampar Peninsula landscape.
This first warning letter from the Ministry of the Environment and Forestry to these two long-term APRIL suppliers was signed by the Ministry’s Secretary General Bambang Hendroyono (Oct 12) on behalf of Minister Siti Nurbaya.
“We at the ministry continue to make sure that pulpwood and palm oil companies, including APRIL and its suppliers, have legally-approved peat recovery plans in place. Those companies which fail to comply will of course have strong and measurable sanctions imposed on them,” explained Bambang (Oct 16).
The USGS satellite images below provided by the ministry show that the two APRIL suppliers continue to operate using business-as-usual practices - without having any peat recovery measures in place, as stipulated by the newly-revised government regulation on peat protection and management signed by President Joko Widodo in early December last year.
Clear threat of sanctions
The warning letters contain a threat of legal sanctions against the two long-term APRIL suppliers if they continue to demonstrate a lack of compliance.
For example, if by the deadline set (Oct 27), they have yet to submit their revised 10-year work plans (2017-2026), which must include a peat recovery plan, then their existing work plans (2009-2018) may not be used an as operational reference in the field.
The operations of pulpwood companies have to be based on a 10-year work plan, and if the existing work plans of the two long-term APRIL suppliers can no longer be referred to as a legal basis for field operations and they have no new work plans approved, they may be classified as operating illegally.
Going beyond legal compliance?
One part of the peat recovery plans that must be submitted by APRIL and its long-term suppliers to the ministry pertains to determining the distribution of points of compliance for a 40cm peat water table.
“If no peat recovery plans are submitted, then no basis exists for testing to what extent APRIL and its long-term suppliers are legally compliant with peat water table management,” the Ministry’s secretary general pointed out.
He reaffirmed that there is no way the ministry will let companies, including APRIL and its suppliers, operate without having a peat recovery plan.
“We are acting on the signature President Joko Widodo put on the newly-revised government regulation,” he asserted.
In its latest IPEWG update (Oct 6), APRIL itself actually established three water table targets, with depths of 40, 60 and 80cm, without having a peat recovery plan approved by the ministry.
If APRIL and its long-term suppliers continue to show an attitude of reluctance when it comes to complying with Indonesian peat regulations, this basically represents a blatant breach of its own Sustainable Forest Management Policy 2.0.
In the APRIL’s group Sustainable Forest Management Policy, it is clearly written that “APRIL goes beyond legal compliance toward achieving sustainable forest management”. What’s more, as part of its policy, the company states that “APRIL reaffirms its commitment to comply with all prevailing laws and regulations, and requires all its suppliers to do so.”
By the time this news was released, not a single peat recovery plan referring to the new peat regulations, either from APRIL or its long-term suppliers, had been approved by the ministry.
In contrast, as previously reported by foresthints.news (Oct 1), four major APP pulpwood companies have had their 10-year work plans, including peat recovery plans, approved by the ministry.
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NC president aggrieves demise of Lamjung-based leader
Kathmandu, Jan 8
Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed his sorrow over the demise of party's senior leader Tara Koirala.
In a message of condolence today, the NC president said that he was deeply saddened by the news of the death of Koirala. The Lamjung-based leader died today in course of treatment at the Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara. He was 75.
Koirala was the founding president of the NC district working committee, Lamjung after 2017 BS and other several district level party organisations including the Nepal Students Union, Lamjung.
He was injured in a firing by the then regime made targeting BP Koirala in 2036 BS as the latter was en route to Syangja to address the party programme. He had received bullet injury to his one leg and undergone the amputation.
Leader Koirala was also the party's general convention representative and had spent around two years in prison for his struggle for the restoration of democracy at home. In the press statement, the party president said that the party would always remember and value the contribution of the late Koirala to the different democratic movements.
"The party has lost a competitive leader and his demise is an incomparable loss to the party," President Deuba said, praying for eternal peace to the departed souls and extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.(RSS)
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/ Activities / Observations Capability Area / Current Activities / E-SURFMAR
OBSERVATIONS – E-SURFMAR
Coordinate, optimize, and progressively integrate European activities for surface observations over the sea in support of Numerical Weather Prediction and climate.
"Surface marine observations globally account for 3.5% of the total error reduction on Day 1 forecasts achieved by all types of observation ingested in real-time by NWP models*."
The tasks
– Surface drifter operations
– Data buoys coordination
– Automated VOS coordination and development
– Conventional VOS coordination and development
– Marine data processing
– Quality assurance
– Capacity building and knowledge transfer
– Management
– Maintain an operational network of drifting buoys measuring air pressure and sea surface temperature in the North Atlantic, Tropical Atlantic, and Arctic, with data made available in real time onto the Global Telecommunication System of WMO, and reach a sustained network size of 150 operating units.
– Support financially and technically the moored buoys operated by programme participants or national partners.
– Support the activities of Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS) through technical developments, better coordination and harmonisation of practices, and compensation of participating members for the observations and the communications related to this component.
The Coordinating Member for this optional programme is Météo-France and its Manager is Paul Poli. Météo-France delivers the programme in partnership with KNMI.
An Expert Team is organized within the programme, bringing together international participants. Their roles include formulating recommendations, assigning priorities, tackling common issues, arbitrating between development options.
Work on data quality is supported by a dedicated web resource: http://esurfmar.meteo.fr/qctools/
*Estimates are based on ECMWF Operations observation feedback for all observations assimilated between May 2015 and June 2016, considering the first day of each month.
History & Status
The Operational Service was established during 2003 as an optional element of the EUMETNET Observation Programme (previously called EUCOS), on the basis of a detailed Operational Service proposal.
Supported by 15 countries, it had been initially defined with a period of four years divided into two stages of two years each under the responsibility of Meteo France-France. During stage 1 (2003-2004), a comprehensive design study was carried out and given to the EUMETNET Council. This study was accepted by the EUMETNET Council in September 2004. Stage 2 (2005-2006) mainly consisted in the implementation of the designed network.
In 2006, the Council renewed its confidence in Meteo France to manage the Operational Service during its next phase (2007-2011). Like other Operational Services, this phase was extended to one year (2012).
In November 2012, the EUMETNET EIG Assembly decided to continue the E-SURFMAR Operational Service for 5 years from the 1st January 2013 to the 31st December 2017, under the responsibility of Meteo-France, and the programme was extended for another year, until 31st December 2018.
In November 2018, the EUMETNET EIG Assembly decided that E-SURFMAR continues as an Optional Programme, to be delivered by Météo-France and KNMI.
Since its creation, the E-SURFMAR Operational Service has seen significant reorganisation in the management of marine observing programmes within Europe:
– the COSNA group (Composite Observing System for the North Atlantic) was disbanded in August 2003;
– a VOS Technical Advisory Group (VOS-TAG) was established in September 2003. Before its forming, no forum or organisation actually existed in Europe to co-ordinate technical and operational strategies for European voluntary observing ships;
– the European Group on Ocean Stations (EGOS) reformed as the Data Buoy Technical Advisory Group (DB-TAG) of the E-SURFMAR Operational Service in January 2005. A Data Buoy manager was appointed by the EUMETNET Council (Meteo France responsibility);
– an integrated fleet of AWS which served to develop the AWS technology and demonstrate its operational readiness.
The initial E-SURFMAR design study was driven by the main EUCOS aim: to improve the quality of numerical and general forecasts over Europe. It showed that the most suitable parameter required by regional Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) which cannot be provided by the space segment, is air pressure.
The recommendation was to increase the density of observations for this parameter as a matter of priority. It also showed that this could be achieved through the use of more drifting buoys and Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS) reporting hourly data from sensitive areas: in the North Atlantic (north of 35°N) and in the Mediterranean Sea.
Some parameters measured by satellites, such as Sea Surface Temperature (SST), wind and waves, require calibration and validation. However, reliable in situ SST data are already provided by drifting buoys. So, an increase of these platforms would naturally contribute to improve the quality of satellite data calibration for SST.
For wind and waves, the E-SURFMAR design study recommended the use of four existing moored buoys which would be upgraded to provide directional wave spectra and 10-minutes wind data, and possibly being re-located in more suitable positions.
In 2017, the design was revisited, taking into account progress in satellite observation and numerical modeling capabilities, as well as more stringent requirements from the climate community, and a new sets of requirements were approved. The current programme, approved for 2019-2023 was designed to address these requirements.
A considerable amount of work was carried out during the first fifteen years of the Operational Service. Results include:
– the direct management of a network of about 100 drifting buoys and 26 Shipborne Automated Weather Stations in an integrated VOS fleet;
– full integration of the former EGOS group activities;
– a significant decrease in costs of observations carried out by automated systems operated by the Operational Service management but also by individual NMSes;
– a significant increase in the volume of observations reported by these systems;
considerable savings on data transmission costs thanks to the use of Iridium and data compression techniques as and when possible;
– improvements in the timeliness of drifting buoy data thanks to the use of Iridium instead of Argos for these platforms;
– the development and the use of a global metadata database for ships, which was adopted by the international community and then transferred under of the Joint Technical Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology (JCOMM) in-situ Observations Programme Support Centre (JCOMMOPS);
– the development of a European Common Shipborne AWS (EUCAWS project);
– the establishment of financial arrangements to compensate national activities that are suitable for the Operational Service;
– co-operations, most of them informal, with third parties: MSC (Canada), Puertos des Estado (Spain), GHRSST group…;
– formal cooperation with NOAA (US);
– the set up of quality control tools available on the Web to monitor all operational surface marine observation networks in the world.
Drifting Buoys
Since mid-2007, between 90 and 105 drifting buoys fully or partially funded by E-SURFMAR were permanently operating. This number significantly decreased in 2011 due to wrong batches of buoys delivered by the two usual manufacturers. The average number of operational buoys was below 75 buoys till mid-2012.
Since, more than 100 E-SURFMAR drifting buoys are permanently operating in the EUMETNET area. In parallel, about 45 non-project buoys in average – from NOAA, Meteo-France, LOCEAN, Marlin -, are operating in the area. E-SURFMAR monitor their data as it does for those funded by the Operational Service.
Drifting buoys are deployed from different harbours thanks to local partners (e.g. Port Meteorological Officers): Charleston, Fos-sur-Mer, Halifax, Helsingborg, Kirkenes, Le Havre, Liverpool, Norfolk, Rotterdam, Reykjavik, Southampton…
The number of drifting buoys equipped with barometers is now increasing thanks to barometer upgrades in cooperation with NOAA, and the network size is expected to reach 150 units by 2020.
European Union Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation
E-SURFMAR takes part in the European Union (EU) Horizon 2020 (H2020) research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 633211 within the project AtlantOS.
AtlantOS aims to improve and innovate the Atlantic observing by using the Framework of Ocean Observing to obtain an international, more sustainable, more efficient, more integrated, and fit-for-purpose system. AltantOS is a large-scale EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation project that contributes to the Trans-Atlantic Research Alliance and GEO.
The participation of E-SURFMAR in this project is to lead the surface drifter network component. Three axes of enhancement are being explored: enhance the geographical coverage, enrich the variety of variables measured at low cost by drifters, and study whether vertical sampling of the upper ocean layer by drifters would assist in understanding and predictability. In addition, E-SURFMAR is working within this project to improve the general data access and data integration, for all categories of users of surface drifter data.
Started on 1 April 2015, the project ends in March 2019. The EU funding in AtlantOS enabled annual deployment of 13 drifters measuring currents, sea-surface temperature, and atmospheric surface pressure in the Tropical Atlantic. In addition, a prototype drifter to measure sea-surface salinity at an affordable cost was developed by partners.
The work carried out also enabled to identify a patch in the data management of delayed-mode drifter data. An architecture for a surface drifter Global Data Assembly Centre (GDAC) was developed as a result.
Moored Buoys
The operations of four moored buoys have been compensated by the Operational Service since 2007: K-pattern buoys K5, M6 and Lion and SeaWatch buoy Cabo Sillero. The first three are operated by Met Office, Met Eireann – in association with MRI – and Meteo France, respectively. The last one is operated by Puertos del Estado. These buoys were chosen for their theoretical ability to perform accurate wind and wave measurements (spectra). During a long time, Cabo Silleiro was the only buoy to provide directional wave spectra and Lion buoy was only providing omnidirectional spectra. Since mid-2008 and October 2013 respectively, K5 and Lion moored buoys have also been reporting directional wave spectra. M6 does not measure this parameter yet.
In general, the current quality of moored buoy data is among the best we can get from surface marine stations. For instance, the RMS of air pressure differences with model outputs was 0.7 hPa in 2013 for the 4 moored buoys (against 0.6 hPa for drifting buoys, 0.7 hPa for S-AWS and 1.3 hPa for conventional VOS). For wind data, the RMS of differences with model outputs was 2.6 m/s in 2013 (against 3.9 m/s for S-AWS and 4.5 m/s for conventional VOS).
These four buoys are part of national networks which are also monitored by the Operational Service. The aim is here to get, in real time, as many quality observations as possible.
Besides moored buoy networks operated by E-SURFMAR participating members or historical partners (Puertos del Estado and MRI), other networks exists.
The Operational Service seeks for cooperation with the institutes which operate these networks and their closest NMS in order to have their data fed into the GTS in real time. Thus, the Greek Poseidon network, the Portuguese moored buoy network, and moored buoys operated by BSH (Germany), have been fed into the GTS and carefully monitored. The close cooperation between E-SURFMAR and these institutes also allowed to improve the measurements carried out by these buoys which now are close to reach WMO standards.
Observing Ships
In 2013, each month about 370 European conventional VOS reported 270 observations per day in average from the EUMETNET area of interest. This is 20% less observations than in 2002 (for 30% less ships), before E-SURFMAR started, and this number has since decreased to under 200. However, during the same period, each month about 125 European S-AWS reported 1,700 observations per day from the EUMETNET area. This is 5 times more than in 2002. As of end 2018, there are over 150 European S-AWS units in operation, reporting on average over 2,000 observations per day in the EUMETNET area.
For different reasons, the data delivery delay of conventional VOS data remains longer than for S-AWS.
Early in the Operational Service, it was noted that the quality of pressure values reported by conventional VOS was below that of automated systems. The most common errors are due to a wrong correction of the height of the barometer above the waterline. Despite the set up of daily updated blacklist, the situation did not change much during the past years.
The S-AWS integrated fleet of VOS was an opportunity to try out various technologies. By the end of 2013, 10 BaTos and 18 BaRos AWS funded by the Operational Service were in operation (E-SURFMAR S-AWS fleet). The BaRos is normally a simple (autonomous) system reporting air pressure only (see picture here below). Moreover, three systems out of the 18 have been upgraded in BaRos+ AWS by Meteo France (air temperature, air humidity and wind measurements added). In 2013, several installations were done thanks to MOON members on ships plying in the Mediterranean Sea. This fleet served to demonstrate that the maintenance of a S-AWS network is not an easy job. Ships are often changing their programmes and may be sold or de-constructed without any lead time.
The procurement and development of a common solution S-AWS (EUCAWS) was started in 2013. After several prototypes, first series were ordered by several programme participants. As of 2019, over 30 operational EUCAWS units are reported data on the GTS, from ships recruited by several NMSes.
The development of an electronic logbook solution by KNMI was recognized as important early on, to improve data quality and quantity from conventional VOS. This has resulted in the development of several software packages: Turbowin, Turbowin+, Turboweb.
This development benefits from a new wind effective in 2019, with KNMI on the delivery side of the programme for the items that pertain the conventional VOS.
Metadata, monitoring & performance assessments
An online database was developed within the first years of the Operational Service to manage VOS metadata (WMO Pub47 format). It contains all VOS metadata available in the world (permanently updated), and is now operated by JCOMMOPS. With the announced transition to WIGOS, the programme participants have developped a new metadata standard, in collaboration with international partners, widening the scope to all ship-based observations (and not only VOS).
A set of quality control tools was developed by Meteo France to monitor E-SURFMAR observation networks. Mainly based on comparisons with model outputs, they may be actually used to monitor any surface marine observation platform in the world reporting onto the GTS.
Every month, the performances of the networks in matter of data availability, timeliness and quality, are assessed and compared to previous months and targets.
E-ABO E-ASAP E-GVAP OPERA Programme Management
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1. The Pleiades group (M45) is an open star cluster, consisting of mainly middle-aged hot B-type stars, in the constellation of Taurus. It lies on average approximately 450 light years from Earth. By now, approximately 1000 stars have been identified within the cluster, although only a handful have been named. "Most ancient cultures claim seven stars. These include China, who called them 'The Seven sisters of Industry,' and Greece, who referred to them as the 'seven daughters of Atlas.' More than any other star system, the Pleiades has captured the attention of both ancient and modern civilization." (Lyssa Royal & Keith Priest, The Prism of Lyra)
The Pleiades - picture used by permission
The names of the main stars are: Alcyone, Celaeano, Electra, Atlas, Merope, Sterope I & II, Taygeta, Maia, and Pleione.
According to the Maya, our solar system rotates around Alcyone, the central star of the Pleiades, in a 26,000 year period; (Note that this last part, about our solar system rotating around Alcyone has been proven incorrect).
Taygeta supposedly is the sun of the planet 'Erra' where Billy Meier's contacts Semjase & co. came from.
Based on what contactees have been told, the Pleiades group is the home of a humanoid species. The Pleiadians are most similar to Earth humans. Earth humans supposedly were created by using mainly Pleiadian DNA. About 250 planets in the cluster would be inhabited.
Physical Characteristics of the Pleiadians:
The Pleiadians splintered off from the Lyran group. Some used (and are infused with) Earth genetics too. Mainly caucasian, with a lot of variety, much like on Earth. They can range from 5 feet to 7 feet. Their eyes are bigger than human eyes, and the tone of the color of their eyes is different too.
Many "Blonds" or Nordic type aliens that contactees encounter come from the Pleiades. (Or at least that's what they claim).
A number of authors also mention a Pleiadian race that looks like the Latin American Indians (Mayas, Incas, etc.).
The Pleiadians are part of the Federation of Planets, though there are some renegade / break-away factions. Some of these - mainly from Alcyone - joined the Draconian Empire (per A. Collins), while others prefer to stay neutral.
See Also: Orion / Zeta / Atlantis / Marciniak / Clow
2. Greek Mythology.
In Greek mythology, the Pleiades, meaning the doves, was the name given to the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione, daughter of Oceanus (one of the Titans). Their names were Electra, Maya, Taygete, Alcyone, Celaeno, Sterope and Merope.
There are several different myths with regard to what happened to the Pleiades. According to one story they committedsuicide out of grief at the fate of their father Atlas. Another story says that they committed suicides out of grief at the fate of their sisters, the Hyades. Another myth tells that they were the attendants of the goddess Artemis, who were pursued by Orion. They were saved by the Gods who changed them into doves. After their death they were transformed into stars.
· Alcyone
· Alt
· Atlantis
· Blonds
· Dal
· Ectom
· Erra
· Humanoid Galactic History
· Hyades
· Lyran Caucasians
· Mandala
· Meier, Billy
· Photon Belt
· Semjase
· Taygeta
· Thiaoouba
· UFO
· Ummo
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The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel, PLLC Earns BBB Accreditation
The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel is Committed to BBB’s Standards for Trust
This week, The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel announced its recent accreditation by Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina. As a BBB Accredited Business, The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel is dedicated to promoting trust in the marketplace.
“We are proud to have met BBB’s high standards and we are excited to be part of an organization that exists so consumers and businesses alike have an unbiased source to guide them on matters of trust,” said Raleigh Attorney Wiley Nickel. “BBB Accreditation gives our customers confidence in our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of conduct.”
BBB Accredited Businesses must adhere to BBB’s “Standards for Trust,” a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices representing trustworthiness in the marketplace. The standards call for building trust, embodying integrity, advertising honestly, telling the truth, being transparent, honoring promises, being responsive and safeguarding privacy.
When dealing with a BBB Accredited Business the consumer has peace of mind knowing that they are dealing with an honest organization that is accountable to its clients.
For additional information regarding BBB Accreditation, visit easternnc.bbb.org.
About The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel, PLLC:
“When your future and reputation are at stake, an experienced Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer makes your rights a priority.”
As a former Deputy District Attorney Wiley Nickel has the experience that matters most. With a practice based on trust, respect, discretion and professionalism, Raleigh Criminal Lawyer Wiley Nickel helps his clients avoid the dire consequences of criminal charges.
As a Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney, Wiley focuses on Wake County Misdemeanor charges and Raleigh DWI/DUI offenses. A DWI or other criminal charge can have a profound effect on your life and financial situation, and the right Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney makes all the difference. Fighting traffic tickets, which may negatively impact your record and lead to huge increases for your car insurance, is another way Wiley defends every aspect of your rights.
Wiley Nickel and Associate Attorney Kristi Haddock focus on Raleigh Criminal Defense, Family Law, Wake County Traffic Tickets and Epxungements from their Offices in Cary and Apex. Contact The law Offices of Wiley Nickel when you need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney, Marijuana Defense Lawyer, DWI Lawyer in the cities of Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs and Fuquay Varina. Defending your rights is our main priority.
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Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation serving 33 counties in eastern North Carolina. The organization is funded primarily by BBB Accredited Business fees from more than 3,000 local businesses and professional firms. BBB promotes integrity, consumer confidence and business ethics through business self-regulation in the local marketplace. Services provided by BBB include reports on companies and charitable organizations, general monitoring of advertising in the marketplace, consumer/business education programs and dispute resolution services. All services are provided at no cost to the public, with the occasional exception of mediation and arbitration. Visit bbb.org.
North Carolina Expungement Court Costs
Expungement court costs can be confusing. The North Carolina Legislature recently made expungements more expensive for some people and added an extra $175 in expungement court costs in order to file for certain expungement petitions when a case has been dismissed.
If your case was dismissed as the result of compliance with a deferred prosecution agreement or a conditional discharge and dismissal then the law says you need to pay an extra $175 in expungement court costs for an expungement. If your case was NOT dismissed deferred prosecution agreement or a conditional discharge program then you do not need to pay court costs of $175 for a dismissal expungement. The main rule of thumb is generally whether or not a judge signed the deferred prosecution agreement.
You do not need to pay the $175 in expungement court costs if you do not wish to file an expungement.
If your case was dismissed for any number of other reasons then you would not likely have expungement court costs. If you were found Not Guilty then there would be no expungement court costs for an eligible expungement petition. Other reasons for a dismissal could be the failure of the state to prosecute (no witnesses). They could also be weak legal grounds for the case where the DA dismisses the case or an informal dismissal where the case was dismissed for community service where there was no formal signed agreement.
You can also seek to avoid expungement court costs if you are indigent. In order to automatically qualify for an indigent fee waiver of the $175 expungement court costs you must be a current recipient of one of the following:
Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
Representation by legal services organization (or private attorney working on behalf of legal services organization).
An individual not currently receiving one of these benefits, must submit an affidavit of Indigency to try to avoid the $175 North Carolina Expungement Court costs. This affidavit would just need to show that you have little or no money coming in and could not afford the $175 court costs to clear your record.
If you would like more information about North Carolina Expungements and NC Expungement Court Costs you can call The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel, PLLC at 919-585-1486 for a free consultation to discuss hiring our law firm for your North Carolina Expungement petition. We are based in Cary, NC and handle petitions for the entire state of North Carolina.
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What’s that sound? Who’s that girl?
Eye’s latest cover features Goldfrapp and Replica
People have been asking what’s on the cover of the latest Eye
Reasons to be cheerful, part 1
Spreads from the original Eye no. 6 article about Barney Bubbles
Something for the weekend. Here, by popular demand, are all the spreads from the original sixteen-page feature about Barney Bubbles in Eye no. 6 vol. 2.
Milestone at the edge of the map
hamish thompson
New Zealand is geared up for its first international typography symposium
‘Small, perplexed post-colonial democracy seeking in-depth typographical conversation.’ Some want ads are made to go unanswered, writes Hamish Thompson from Wellington, New Zealand.
Dutch character?
Versa spreads its wings to become Rijksoverheid, the national type
A few weeks ago, the Dutch Prime Minister announced a new identity for the national government, which aims to rationalise the identities of its thirteen ministries and more than 200 departments under a single mark. The ‘1 Logo’ project is by Studio Dumbar, and has two main parts: a logo that recycles the Netherlands coat of arms on a kind of metaphorical ribbon, and a new typeface by Peter Verheul. Somehow the project’s ideals of clarity and unity of communication come across more naturally in the type than the logo, which seems burdened by history.
Signs for the digital age - in cardboard
the type department
Cartlidge Levene show Guardian and Observer staff where to go
As The Guardian newspaper and websites move into their new offices in London’s Kings Place, Mark Porter, the paper’s creative director, has had the opportunity to commission new signage for the building from Cartlidge Levene, noted for their wayfinding design for the Barbican, Selfridges and the Oval.
Happy go lucky local goes out in style
john l. walters
John Ross’s photo book of pub regulars, lovingly designed by Browns
British pubs close down all the time. But few of these closures are marked by the publication of a beautiful, limited-edition book of photographs. John Ross’s The Wheatsheaf RIP, designed by Browns and printed by Moore, on paper by G. F. Smith, is a paean to the Wheatsheaf, a Young’s boozer in Borough Market near London Bridge, writes John L. Walters.
Don’t miss this Xmas card exhibition– for one night (Wed 3 Dec) only
A reminder that Studio8’s seasonal exhibition, featuring new, specially commissioned greeting cards on the theme of the twelve days of Christmas, takes place tonight at the Poke Gallery at 10 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DD.
MAP/making’s acid test
Music, art and performance in action at the Royal College
What is it about the last Thursday in November in London, asks John L. Walters? There were at least half a dozen events competing for our attention: Sanky doing a D&AD lecture; the launch of the AR’s Emerging Architecture at RIBA; Jost Hochuli at St Bride; the ‘Deface Value’ view at Mutate Britain; and so on . . . The one I opted for was a specially commissioned presentation of live audio-visual work at the Upper Gulbenkian Gallery at the Royal College of Art.
Guy Le Querrec in Africa
Encores for Magnum photographer at the London Jazz Festival
We’re halfway into the London Jazz Festival, and the annual event has already delivered three great audio-visual experiences, writes John L. Walters, including movies, animation – and now some black and white documentary photography.
Crouwel at ‘80 20 100’
the picture department
Images from the catalogue for the Rotterdam exhibition
Here, by popular demand, are some spreads from the catalogue to ‘80 20 100’, the Rotterdam exhibition of Wim Crouwel’s work mentioned in Chris Vermaas’s memoir of Frank Nijhof.
More mags in Manhattan
Type now: Eye 98 live
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THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET
Outdoor Markets in Midtown LA
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Address: 6333 West Third Street, Los Angeles CA 90036 3rd and Fairfax
Since 1934 a place for fresh produce, meat, seafood and poultry plus gift shopping and dining.
www.farmersmarketla.com
Photos by Mary Sue Owen
Shop till you drop and all that Jazz
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Far Fetched Fables No. 162 Michael Ezell
June 13, 2017 by Gary Dowell
“Bones of a Righteous Man” by Michael Ezell
(Originally published in Fantasy for Good.)
— Has the life of a righteous man been taken?
— We find that it has, Excellency.
— And what shall become of the killer?
— He shall carry the bones of the righteous man until their weight does cause his death.
The setting sun reflected in a million rose-hued sparkles across the surface of the Glass Desert. The slit in Traveler’s eyeshades cut everything down to a thin panorama. A glittering expanse of heat glass, marked only by the crushed tracks of the Apostates’ road. In those tracks traveled the wagon he’d been following for days. Weeks, really. With a start, he realized it was more like months. Wasn’t it?
Through the shimmer to his right, he saw either a town, or a mirage that would lead him astray, wasting precious time.
Michael Ezell is a former US Marine who now works as a project coordinator for an Emmy-winning makeup effects shop in Southern California. Michael’s story “The Good Food”, from Beyond the Stars: At Galaxy’s Edge, was selected for Baen Books’ 2016 Year’s Best Military and Adventure SF, edited by David Afsharirad. For more, check out Sinisterwriter.com and follow @SinisterEZ on Twitter.
About the Narrator:
Graeme Dunlop is a software solution architect and voice actor living in Melbourne, Australia. He is the former co-editor of the fantasy podcast Podcastle, and former host of the YA podcast Cast of Wonders. You can find him on Google+, and he occasionally tweets as @kibitzer on Twitter.
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CPA Sinks Under Millions In Aiding And Abetting Penalties On Mariners Deductions
The IRS was looking for $5,167,000 in Code Section 6701 penalties (Aiding and abetting understatement of tax liability) from Martin A Kapp CPA EA. Special Trial Judge Peter Panuthos of the Tax Court in his decision knocked it down to $3,218,000.
US Army black and white photos: Sinking ship
A Poetic Dispute
I don’t know if Mr.Kapp set some sort of record here. Code Section 6701 penalties are a thousand bucks a pop. The 5,167 assessments being disputed in the decision were from the years 2002-2006. They relate to a tax position that was more or less beaten to death by 2000 in Tax Court but ended up with a stake driven through its heart by the Ninth Circuit in 2009.
The fundamental position is not that complicated, although it does have a poetic element to it. Remember the song Brandy You’re A Final Girl that was such an important element of Guardians of the Galaxy
The implication is that the real home of a sailor is on the sea. The IRS had made a similar argument . You see when your job takes you “away from home”, you are entitled, within limits, to deduct meals, lodging and incidentals. In order to simplify things the IRS allows you to use a per diem rate rather than keeping track of all the details. (It is an itemized deduction if you are an employee, so you can forget about it for the next few years, but that is neither here nor there as far as the case goes.)
The “home” in “away from home” has a special meaning. For most people, it is not their principal residence or their domicile. It is their business home – the office, the factory, the store. Or in the case of a sailor – the sea or maybe the ship is what the IRS argued. To tell you the truth, that is not exactly what they argued. Their position was that a sailor did not have a tax home. I just don’t think that is poetic enough.
The Tax Court in looking at a couple of Mr Kapp’s clients concluded otherwise. The key decision was the case of Marin Johnson in 2000.
If an individual does not have a principal place of employment, we generally deem the situs of the individual’s permanent residence to be his or her tax home.
It may well be that this decision would not have been of help to the absent love of Brandy’s life, but that is neither here nor there.
We consider a person who has neither a permanent residence nor a principal place of employment to be an itinerant without a tax home.
Building A Practice
Here I have to take my hat off to Mr Kapp. He built a substantial (and I would guess profitable) niche practice around this victory. He spoke and wrote and both he and his tax views became well known among merchant seamen. My impression is that they are a kind of a close-knit word of mouth community and having identified a common issue, Mr. Kapp was able to establish himself as the go-to guy sailor tax expert.
John Konrad of gCaptain alluded to Kapp’s reach when he wrote about it all starting to come apart in 2007 and titled his piece Merchant Mariner Deduction “Kapp-sized” By IRS.
This is a difficult pill to swallow and a source of much debate within the maritime community. I have yet to sign aboard a ship, attend a training class or participate in any gathering of U.S. mariners where this topic was not discussed… or debated.
All those sailors sitting around talking about their tax deductions. And I thought they just sang sea shanties when they got together.
The problem with the position that Kapp was recommending and using in preparing returns and schedules for returns not prepared by him, is that he was using the rate specified for meals and incidentals, which is about ten times the rate for just incidentals. You see Johnson was just a partial victory. A nonitinerant sailor is “away from home” when onboard, but only entitled to the much lower incidental per-diem, because the owners of ships have an apparently universal practice of feeding their sailors.
It is not that you cannot find allowed double dipping in tax law. “Ministers of the gospel” can deduct residence mortgage interest that is funded with tax-free housing allowances. You can deduct the appreciation on securities that you donate to charity even though you never recognized the gain.
Sailors getting to deduct the cost of going to phantom restaurants on the high seas after chowing down on the ships rations just did not get the same sort of blessing that goes to ministers of the gospel.
The decision is pretty long, but it is mainly about rules of evidence and other lawyerly matters. What boiled down the penalties by almost $2 million was duplication in the lists that Mr Kapp had provided and a few hundred returns where the additional deduction did not reduce tax (I would think that was due to AMT).
Petitioner argues that respondent has not met his burden because respondent has not determined a specific dollar amount of understatement for each tax return or document in evidence. We conclude that the plain text of section 6701 does not create the burden of proving a specific understated amount. The statute merely requires that respondent prove petitioner knew that the tax documents he produced would result in understatements. Respondent has provided clear and convincing evidence that petitioner consistently and deliberately acted to create tax documents that he knew would deprive the Government of tax. Petitioner systematically claimed meal expenses on tax documents for mariners who had not incurred them, ignoring numerous revenue procedures, the decisions in Johnson and Westling, and the advice of his own counsel.
Other Coverage
Jack Townsend breaks down the details of the decision on Federal Tax Procedure
Lew Taishoff has The Rouges – March Part Deux, which I think includes a Kipling reference.
Today we have two more candidates for the “’ollow square” treatment.
And his summary includes a biblical reference.
STJ Panuthos quotes at length from Martin’s websites, wherein he promised the jolly tars mighty refunds. Martin apparently was unaware that, while it pays to advertise, a short glance at 2 Samuel 1:20 would counsel a lower profile.
You probably know the reference but for the benefit of the other readers, it is:
“Tell it not in Gath, Proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, Or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, The daughters of the uncircumcised will exult.
I swear you can get an almost complete liberal arts education from Mr Taishoff’s tax blog.
Erik Kroh has something behind the Law360 paywall.
About Brandy
Not long ago listening again to Brandy, it dawned on me that that song was greatly in need of a feminist critique. It was a relief to me to find a blogger who goes by spiralwoman had taken care of it with “Your Loss Sailorman” OR You Don’t Need a Man to Tell You How Kickass You Are, Girl – a Hindsight Analysis of the Song Brandy. Spiralwoman conceives of a different version of the song, which is actually about Brandy rather than the nameless sailor.
In her version of the song, Brandy thinks, “Your loss, sailor man.” And in that version, she is sad for awhile. Then she paints a few erotically charged paintings of her seafaring ex-lover, pulls weeds in her garden and plants a rose bush in his honor, and releases him in a fire ceremony with some of her closest women friends who also, funnily enough, say, “Your loss, sailor man.”
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Home Politics Video: The Difference Between PM Modi And Nawaz Sharif’s Welcome In Russia...
Video: The Difference Between PM Modi And Nawaz Sharif’s Welcome In Russia Will Make Every Indian Proud
Indian prime minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s considerably late visit to Russia gave rise to plenty of speculations, especially in regards to his multiple visits to Russia’s western counterparts.
This was also important since Russia had a closer relationship to India in comparison to other ‘powers’.
But Narendra Modi’s Russian visits’ dividends and further declarations were far too great, than perceived change in friendships.
Russia and Pakistan had an on and off affair which was always marred by Russia preference and support to India.
Russia assisted Pakistan in numerous fronts, but refused to side with Pakistan during East Bangladesh crisis and Indo Pak War of 1971.
Post the Indo-US nuclear deal of 2005 though, Russia got more receptive to Pakistan. In 2014 Russia’s delivery of arms to Pakistan got much headlines, but it also conducted Military drills with India and in process effectively ensured some sort of a balance.
But in this already famous video, one can see the difference Indian and Pakistan premiers elicit in Russia.
Nawaz Sharif is grandly welcomed, but it came off as a rather subtle affair which seemed to come out of Diplomatic needs and not a genuine welcome.
The whole affair seemed rather ‘sweet’ instead of what one would expect at a friendly nation’s Prime Minister’s welcome. The party fed him a sweet dish which he happily consumed and proceeded to his visit.
Now comparing this to the welcome ceremony presented to Narendra Modi’s visit, we can see a stark contrast. Even before the plane arrived, we can see the full military honors and welcome waiting for him.
As a portion of Russia’s famous and formidable army stood in anticipation, Russian delegates too waited and the whole event was covered extensively across national media of both countries and Internationally.
But as the Indian Prime Minister walked on receiving the salutes, we cannot ignore Narendra Modi and Nawaz Sharif in their individual capacities too.
Nawaz Sharif is famously known for buckling under Military Pressure, or rather the buckling situation is never reached as the decisions themselves are made under the patronage of the Infamous Pakistani Military and ISI.
Sharif’s history and actions have never been able to command respect, nationally or internationally. From his election to his rule, he has been riddled with controversies, all of which culminated in him being removed from his post by Supreme Court for life. The longest serving Prime Minister of Pakistan got a similar response from Russia too.
In comparison, Narendra Modi’s success in diplomacy has been one of his strongest qualities. He has spent an important part of his tenure building relations across nations and in the process has signed many important deals.
He commands respect not only through his diplomacy, but through his personality and history too. Though wrapped in controversies, the PM had always maintained the image of a strong leader and followed it up with actions to prove the same.
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Whether it’s about unprecedented policy changes or firm responses, Narendra Modi has proved himself true to his image and also worthy of the respect he deserves.
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