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                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/packaged_modules/json/json.py", line 145, in _generate_tables
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                  pa_table = paj.read_json(
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                File "pyarrow/error.pxi", line 154, in pyarrow.lib.pyarrow_internal_check_status
                File "pyarrow/error.pxi", line 91, in pyarrow.lib.check_status
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                  self._download_and_prepare(
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                  self._prepare_split(split_generator, **prepare_split_kwargs)
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                  raise DatasetGenerationError("An error occurred while generating the dataset") from e
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__label__wiki	0.500421	0.500421	Research in history Postgraduate Researc Sam Cutting Working Title Complex Machines: Representations of Technology in 21st Century Fiction Dr John Wrighton Professor Peter Boxall (University of Sussex) This project examines the representation of technology and human connection in twenty-first century fiction. The overarching research question asks how human experience of technology is explored by contemporary fiction. It will consider how micro and macro technological structures are used in the contemporary novel as significant elements of form, structure and character. It will concurrently explore the ways in which the novel genre is influenced by a twenty-first century environment and what ethical conclusions can be drawn about the status of technological interaction in human experience. The main body will consist of chapters on four twenty-first century writers: Jenni Egan, Tom McCarthy, David Foster Wallace and Geoff Ryman. Their works possess what Robert Eagleston labels “technological thinking” - a preoccupation with the role of technology in human experience. The project will ask how the twenty-first century novel is evolving to accommodate and explore the role of technological interaction in everyday life and what ramifications this has for our understanding of contemporary genre. This line of thinking builds on work in this burgeoning field by critics including Peter Boxall, Richard Bradford and Robert Eagleston. It also addresses the new turn in ethical criticism – including the work of John Wrighton, Jill Robbins, and James Phelan – pulling together the interrelated critical strands of systems, ethics and genre. Critical analysis will examine how technological structures condition the public/private identities of characters as well as the interpersonal and self-authored relationships represented in the texts – the relationship between the Self and the Other as mediated by technology. Analysis will work in an interdisciplinary sense, understanding the literary work in the context of systems theory and philosophy of ethics. The main method will be close reading texts in relation to significant themes connected to technological interfaces. The analysis will test the idea that technology influences interaction to the point where there is a tension not only between virtual and physical identities, but a further augmenting of the distinction between a public ‘virtual self’ and a private ‘virtual self’. From a detailed close reading of human experience in the primary texts, the project will develop a wider theoretical analysis of the ethical status of technology in contemporary fiction and culture. This will involve discussion of how writers relate technology as part of lived experience, as well as the effect of this on the reading experience and our understanding of genre in the twenty-first century. · To establish a critical language with which to articulate the relationship between the contemporary novel and its technological environment · To contribute a technologically focused perspective on the contemporary novel · In what ways are technological structures and forms used by the contemporary novel to interrogate the place of humanity in a world of systems? · What ethical conclusions can be drawn from the representation of technology in the early twenty-first century novel? In what ways do these writers present alternative models of human experience as structured by technology? · How does the treatment of technology in these texts contribute to discussions about the genre of twenty-first-century fiction? Sam Cutting is a PhD student in receipt of a TECHNE Doctoral Scholarship at University of Brighton. His research focuses on the role of technology in contemporary fiction. For six years he taught English Literature and Philosophy at sixth form colleges in Manchester and Haywards Heath. His MA thesis focused on the place-image of Brighton in the work of Graham Greene and Patrick Hamilton. Conference Papers/Talks Post-Show Discussion, in The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton (Chair) 2015 ‘Objects, Identity and Matters of Faith in The Heart of the Matter’, in Animate Objects, Inanimate Bodies - Postgraduate Conference, Kings College London, May 2012	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line4
__label__cc	0.573382	0.426618	ACCUEIL ·> A research group ·> Publications ·> Papers Autres Articles de : Christophe LETELLIER C. Letellier, P. Werny, J.-M. Malasoma & R. Gilmore. Multichannel intermittencies induced by symmetries, Physical Review E, 66 (3), 036220, 2002. Online Type-I intermittencies are common phenomena that are often observed in the neighborhood of periodic windows when a control parameter is varied. These intermittencies usually have a single reinjection channel, that is, a single type of laminar phase was observed. Recently, type-I intermittencies with two reinjection channels were reported in several systems. In this paper, it will be shown that type-I intermittencies with n channels of reinjection are associated with the coexistence of n stable periodic orbits that are mapped into each other under a symmetry. A procedure to build type-I intermittency with n reinjection channels using the n-fold cover of an image system is presented. Cases up to n=3 are explicitly given with the covers of the centered Rössler system. C. Letellier, J.-P. Lassalles, V. Norris, C. Ripoll & M. Thellier Quasi-periodic behavior in a model for the lithium-induced, electrical oscillations of frog skin, Comptes-Rendus de l’Académie des Sciences de Paris : Biologies, 325, 1-9, 2002. Online The fact that oscillations can be induced in studies of the maintenance of the electrical potential of frog skin by addition of lithium allowed evaluation of several parameters fundamental to the functioning of the system in vivo (e.g. relative volumes of internal compartments, characteristic times of ionic exchanges between compartments). A realistic model was thus proposed under the form of a set of ordinary differential equations. In the past, numerical simulations using such a model reproduced the periodic experimental oscillations and was able to provide an explanation for the global synchronised oscillations of the whole skin. In that paper, new numerical simulations reproduce the non-periodic oscillations which were observed two decades ago, but not reproduced by the model. Moreover, the dynamical process under which all the local oscillators are synchronised is explained in terms of a tangent bifurcation. C. Letellier & L. Aguirre Investigating nonlinear dynamics from time series: the influence of symmetries and the choice of observables, Chaos, 12, 549-558, 2002. Chaos, 12, 549, 2002 When a dynamical system is investigated from a time series, one of the most challenging problems is to obtain a model that reproduces the underlying dynamics. Many papers have been devoted to this problem but very few have considered the influence of symmetries in the original system and the choice of the observable. Indeed, it is well known that there are usually some variables that provide a better representation of the underlying dynamics and, consequently, a global model can be obtained with less difficulties starting from such variables. This is connected to the problem of observing the dynamical system from a single time series. The roots of the nonequivalence between the dynamical variables will be investigated in a more systematic way using previously defined observability indices. It turns out that there are two important ingredients which are the complexity of the coupling between the dynamical variables and the symmetry properties of the original system. As will be mentioned, symmetries and the choice of observables also has important consequences in other problems such as synchronization of nonlinear oscillators. L. A. Aguirre, C. Letellier & J. Maquet Induced bifurcations in the validation of non linear dynamical models, International Journal of Bifurcation & Chaos, 12 (1), 135-145, 2002. Online IJBC, 12, 135, 2002 It is shown that nonlinear global models identified from a single time series can be used to reproduce the same sequence of bifurcations of the original system. This has been observed for simulated and real data and for both difference equation and differential equation models, thus suggesting some generality. The results reported in this paper are of a practical character and seem to have some bearing not only on the important subject of estimating bifurcation diagrams from data, but also in model validation problems since some models can reproduce the bifurcation sequence of a system even when such models do not settle to the original attractor at first. In this case, models which would be dismissed are shown to display consistent dynamic information about the original system, as illustrated by a simulated and a real data example. An additional example that uses real data is provided in which the original bifurcation sequence is recovered by the addition of multiplicative noise with increasing variance. C. Letellier Topological analysis of chaos in a three-variable biochemical model, Acta Biotheoretica, 50 (1), 1-13, 2002. Online Acta BioTheoretica, 50, 1, 2002 Abstract: A three-variable biochemical prototype involving two enzymes with autocatalytic regulation proposed by Decroly and Goldbeter (1987) is analyzed using a topological approach. A two-branched manifold, a so-called template, is thus identified. For certain control parameter values, this template is a horseshoe template with a global torsion of two half-turns. This implies that the bifurcation diagram can be described using the usual sequences associated with a unimodal map with a differentiable maximum as well exemplified by the logistic map. Moreover, a type-I intermittency associated with a saddle-node bifurcation is exhibited. The dynamics is also investigated from a single time series to determine whether it is possible to investigate the dynamics of this biochemical model from the measure of a single concentration. C. Letellier & Aziz-Alaoui Analysis of the dynamics of a realistic ecological model, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 13, 95-107, 2002. Online CSF, 13, 95, 2002 Abstract: A fairly realistic three species food chain model based on the Leslie-Gower scheme is investigated by using tools borrowed from the nonlinear dynamical systems theory. It is observed that two co-existing attractors may be generated by this ecological model. A type-I intermittency is characterized and a homoclinic orbit is found. C. Letellier, L. A. Aguirre, J. Maquet & Aziz-Alaoui Should all the species of a food chain be counted to investigate the global dynamics ?, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 13, 1099-1113, 2002. Online CSF, 13, 1099, 2002. Abstract: A fairly realistic three species food chain model based on Lotka-Volterra and Leslie-Gower schemes is investigated assuming that just a single scalar time series available. The paper uses tools borrowed from the theory of nonlinear dynamical systems. The quality of the different phase portraits reconstructed is tested. Such a situation would arise in practice whenever only a single species is counted. It is found that the dynamical analysis can be safely performed when a single species involved in the food chain is counted if many thousands of observations are available. If not, a global model can be obtained from the available data and subsequently used to produce all the data required for a detailed analysis. In this case, however, the choice of which species to consider in order to obtain a model is crucially important. PDF · 726.2 kb 13809 - 28/01/23 PDF · 278 kb PDF · 2.3 Mb	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line5
__label__wiki	0.895553	0.895553	ABOUT BALLYMENA RFC OUR CLUB \| OUR HISTORY \| OUR PEOPLE Ballymena Rugby Football Club was founded in 1887. Ballymena RFC was first affiliated to the Northern Branch of the Irish Rugby Football Union in 1887, but the Club as we know it today, began after the First World War, in 1922, and entered the Junior League in the1923-24 season, playing their games in the local Demesne. Within the next 10 years, they twice won both the Provincial Towns· Cup and the Junior Challenge Cup, and even competed, albeit with little success, in the Senior Challenge Cup. Some old Photos Below. 1899 Irish Team Ireland & Ballymena Combined Kiernan International XV The Post War Era At the end of the Second World War, the Club reformed, and were now playing at the Showgrounds, using the changing facilities provided by Ballymena Academy, whose Headmaster, the late W.H. Mol, had taken over the position of Club President. Ballymena a Senior Club After a number of successful years, which produced successive Junior League Championship wins in 1950-51 and 1951-52, an application was made to the Ulster Branch for admission to the senior ranks, and so, in the 1952-53 season, Ballymena became a Senior Club. Two years later, they moved to their present home at Eaton Park, then a modest 9 acres, which they had acquired from the Mid-Antrim Sports Association, and where other sports like Cricket, Tennis, Men’s Hockey and later Athletics, were being catered for. Only the first of these has survived and continues to flourish as a very successful and thriving Section of the Club. The following couple of decades saw Eaton Park expand to 30-odd acres, and the erection of a pavilion, a function hall, training floodlights, a grandstand and a clubhouse with kitchen facilities. After acquiring senior status in 1952, Ballymena had to wait ten years for their next playing success, winning the Senior Cup in 1962-63, benefitting from the leadership and superb place-kicking of captain Jonathan Moffett. Ulster Senior Cup: Winners 15 times Stevenson Shield (Ulster Senior League): Winners 12 times Ulster Senior League/Cup Doubles: 1988/89, 1989/90 and 1996/97 ALL-IRELAND DIVISION ONE CHAMPIONS: 2002-2003 In 1970, Ballymena blazed a trail in Irish rugby by appointing a principal coach, adopting a squad system and setting up a club coaching scheme, and the stage was set for the golden decade that was to follow, during which Ballymena were arguably the foremost club in Ulster and Ireland. They contributed many players to the Ulster Provincial side and to the Irish International team during this period, which came to a climax in 1980 with a major Club tour to Canada. Ballymena British & Irish Lions Syd Millar – 1959, 1962, 1968, 1974 (coach), 1980 (Tour Manager), 2001 (Chairman) Willie-John McBride – 1962, 1966, 1968, 1971, 1974, 1983 (Tour Manager) Trevor Ringland – 1983, 1986 Stevie Smith – 1989 Tommy Seymour – 2017 Ballymena Internationals Syd Millar, Willie-John McBride, Barton McCallan, Jonathan Moffett, Ian Dick, Jimmy Dick, Joey Gaston, Robin Gregg, Wallace McMaster, Ian McIlrath, Harry Steele, Trevor Ringland, Steve Smith, Philip Rainey, Brian Robinson, Gordon Hamilton, Derek McAleese, Jonathan Bell, David Tweed, David Humphreys, James Topping, Dion O’Cuinneagain, Gary Longwell, Paul Shields, Matt McCullough, Andrew Trimble, Bryan Young, Isaac Boss, Paddy Wallace, Ian Whitten, Dan Tuohy, Luke Marshall, Tommy Seymour, Robert Baloucoune, (to be continued…..) Ballymena Rugby Football Club has a board of Directors who are responsible for the running of the club. The officers for the current season can be viewed here.	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line7
__label__cc	0.597943	0.402057	BOOK REVIEW: A Knife in the Fog, by Bradley Harper 1 October 2018 1 October 2018 - Meg Title: A Knife in the Fog by Bradley Harper Published by Seventh Street Books Published: October 2nd 2018 Format: Trade Paper Physician Arthur Conan Doyle takes a break from his practice to assist London police in tracking down Jack the Ripper in this debut novel and series starter. September 1888. A twenty-nine-year-old Arthur Conan Doyle practices medicine by day and writes at night. His first Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet, although gaining critical and popular success, has only netted him twenty-five pounds. Embittered by the experience, he vows never to write another “crime story.” Then a messenger arrives with a mysterious summons from former Prime Minister William Gladstone, asking him to come to London immediately. Once there, he is offered one month’s employment to assist the Metropolitan Police as a “consultant” in their hunt for the serial killer soon to be known as Jack the Ripper. Doyle agrees on the stipulation his old professor of surgery, Professor Joseph Bell—Doyle’s inspiration for Sherlock Holmes—agrees to work with him. Bell agrees, and soon the two are joined by Miss Margaret Harkness, an author residing in the East End who knows how to use a Derringer and serves as their guide and companion. Pursuing leads through the dank alleys and courtyards of Whitechapel, they come upon the body of a savagely murdered fifth victim. Soon it becomes clear that the hunters have become the hunted when a knife-wielding figure approaches. As someone who enjoys Sherlock Holmes pastiches and nearly anything revolving around Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s life outside of those stories, I was incredibly excited to see a new mystery (or mystery series, perhaps? Goodreads says it’s a series starter!) involving Conan Doyle, Bell, and Margaret Harkness. Bradley Harper’s A Knife in the Fog is incredibly well-researched and well-rounded. It’s difficult to get the tone and language of the time period to be believable without feeling as if it’s forced, and Harper manages to bring the style of the time forward to modern ears. A Knife in the Fog follows Doyle, Bell, and Harkness as they try to deduce who calls himself “Jack the Ripper” and his motives for attacking the working women of Whitechapel. There are numerous theories of the identity of Jack the Ripper, and Harper’s theory ties in believably in the scope of his novel. Margaret Harkness is a lively figure in history brought to life in the novel in such a way that charges the trajectory of the narrative. As a reader, I thought the addition of Margaret Harkness into the dynamic duo of Bell and Doyle was a necessary and wonderful addition to the story. While I won’t go into spoilery details, Harkness is one of the two women in this story who forces each Bell and Doyle to reconsider their assumptions and prejudices about women and women’s work. And given the traditional nature of these boys’ club mysteries, I was pleasantly surprised to see two women. I also liked the nods to various literary figures and future Sherlock Holmes stories scattered throughout the book as well. It was like hunting for literary clues. Overall, this is a well-paced, well-researched, and well-crafted mystery with just the right amount of flair and atmosphere. If you enjoy historical fiction/mysteries, Jack the Ripper stories, and Doyle/Holmes pastiches, I highly recommend you check out A Knife in the Fog! Thank you to Seventh Street Books for sending me a complimentary review copy! All opinions are my own. Posted in Book Reviews - Tagged a knife in the fog, arc, arthur conan doyle, book reviews, books, bradley harper, mystery, review copy, sherlock holmes ← BOOK REVIEW: Inward, by Yung Pueblo BOOK REVIEW: The Witch of Willow Hall, by Hester Fox →	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line8
__label__wiki	0.892648	0.892648	David Warner will replace Rishabh Pant as the captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2023 Delhi Capitals (DC) is likely to hand over the captaincy to Australian skipper David Warner, as Rishabh Pant is unlikely to participate in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL 2023). According to recent reports, Warner may be in line to replace Pant as the captain for the next edition. The top scorer will be seen as someone who can take over the role as captain in the absence of India's keeper-batsman. Pant is currently being treated for the injuries he sustained in a tragic car accident on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in the early hours of December 30. It is not yet known when he will return to action, and he may be left out of IPL 2023. DC team management is expected to speak to Warner about the director in the coming days. Also, Sarfaraz Khan can provide wicket cover for the season if Pant is unable to support him in time. Here's what someone close to DC told to news channel: "Rishabh Pant has been the mainstay of the middle-order. David Warner has the experience of leading IPL teams. The management will speak to him. The middle-order needs an impactful batter now. Sarfaraz Khan will be asked to keep wickets if the combination asks for it. Meanwhile, the team will be looking for a domestic wicketkeeper or a strong batter." Significantly, Pant was made the captain of the Delhi-based franchise before the 2021 season. Under his leadership, the team finished top of the league. However, they did not qualify for the finals, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 2. The Rishabh Pant-led team had a lackluster campaign in the past, failing to qualify for an important tournament. With seven wins and as many losses in 14 matches, the Chiefs finished fifth in IPL 2022. David Warner appears to be the favorite to lead DC in the next edition of the tournament without Rishabh Pant. The swashbuckling flyhalf has enjoyed success as the captain of an IPL team in the past. Warner was appointed the captain of SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2015. He led the team to a championship in 2016, which remains their only IPL title till date. David Warner was unceremoniously sacked as SRH captain halfway through IPL 2021. He was not booked by the franchise before the mega auction, and DC hired him for Rs. 6.25 crore. It should be mentioned that DC is one of the few teams that have never won the IPL trophy. They reached the top flight in 2020 but did not clear the final hurdle and suffered a heart-breaking defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI).	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line10
__label__cc	0.744692	0.255308	Critics of the Catholic Church (X) English (X) Commercial Law (X) Most Popular Books in China (X) Philosophy (X) The Public Domain : Enclosing the Commons of the Mind Caravan Books Subjects: Non Fiction, Philosophy, Technology Collections: Marketing, Technology, Economics, Literature, Law, Sociology, Management, Finance, Cultural Studies, Criminology, Music, Economy, Philosophy, Business and Commercial Law, Commercial Law, Most Popular Books in China, Authors Community, Education ... economic welfare all depend on a delicate balance between those ideas that are controlled and those that are free, between intellectual property and the public domain. In The Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind (Yale University Press) James Boyle introduces readers to the idea of the public domain and describes how it is being tragically eroded by our current... ...ugust 13, 1813, p. 6. 37278_u00.qxd 8/28/08 11:04 AM Page ii James Boyle The Public Domain Enclosing the Commons of the Mind Yale University Pres... .../08 11:04 AM Page ii James Boyle The Public Domain Enclosing the Commons of the Mind Yale University Press New Haven & London ___-1 ___0 ___ 1 372... ... www.caravanbooks.org. Copyright © 2008 by James Boyle. All rights reserved. The author has made an online version of this work available under a Crea... ...8 by James Boyle. All rights reserved. The author has made an online version of this work available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial... ...mably a human one? 9 Can they use those copyrights to discipline heretics or critics who insist on quoting the scripture in full? Should anyone own th... ...lessening their density in any point.” What were the concerns of these early critics? They worried about intellec- tual property producing artiﬁcial s... ...down houses; they pluck down towns, and leave nothing standing, but only the church to be made a sheep-house....Therefore that one covetous and insati... ...known at the time as the only metropolitan newspaper owned by the Uniﬁcation Church, familiarly referred to as the Moonies. This hardly counted as a d... ...sible today, though there are some relatively prominent counterexamples. The Catholic Church is also a purportedly idealistic institution. It is based...	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line19
__label__wiki	0.590884	0.590884	Asian Electoral Resource Center / Country / Thailand / Legal Framework In 1997 constitution, section 68 stipulates that voting is compulsory by law under penalty. The failure to fulfill this duty, without notifying the authorities of the appropriate cause of this failure, is subject to the revocation of political rights as follows: (1) the right to petition an election of members of the HoR, senators, local administrators, members of the local assembly, and village and sub-district headpersons; (2) the right to be a candidate in an election of members of the HoR, senators, local administrators, members of the local assembly and; (3) the right to be a candidate in village and sub-district headpersons. This loss of political rights is for a period from the Election Day on which a voter fails to vote to the next election day of an election at any level in which this voter is eligible to vote. According to the amended Constitution in 2011, three key organic laws were updated after final passage on 25April 2011: the law on the Election of members of the House of Representatives and Installation of Senators, the Political Parties Act, and the Election Commission Act. Little was changed in these acts except for updating the sections that related to the changes in the numbers of constituency and party list MPs and the manner in which those would be chosen. The laws, as Thai electoral laws have tended to be, were comprehensive and detailed for most areas related to the election, a fact consistent with how Thai authorities have historically approached organizing elections. The ECT has a broad mandate that incorporates investigations and adjudications as well as election administration, and is empowered to severely punish election violations with, in the most serious cases, jailing candidates and dissolving entire political parties. There exists a mechanism for complaints and appeals of ECT decisions but the fact that the ECT has the power to adjudicate is unusual since most cases of such magnitude are usually processed through a full trial setting where the defendant has the full range of rights and protections afforded them. Restrictions on campaigning are highly detailed, regulating everything down to the size and number of posters allowed and which kinds of organizations are allowed to organize campaign events. Where the election law did not specify particular elements of campaign restrictions, regulations issued by relevant bodies complemented the election law. A prominent regulation from the ECT, and one widely believed to be disregarded by almost all candidates, related to campaign spending. Since the election law did not specify campaign limits, the ECT decided to limit candidates spending to no more than 1.5 million baht per campaign and issued the appropriate regulations to this effect a few weeks after the Election Date was set. The strict regulations and stern penalties for violations available to the ECT added to the atmosphere of both impunity and paranoia that dominated before and after the election. Impunity to regulations such as the campaign finance regulation and paranoia when it came to things like certifying candidates when, for example, the ECT delayed certification of then PM candidate Yingluck after the election. The possibility of party dissolution and mass disqualification of candidates was raised and many speculated/feared that, if the election was very close, the ECT could intervene to disqualify a sizeable number of candidates from one side to tip the election to the election’s losing party. Fortunately, this scenario never played out and fears of such intervention proved unfounded. The Absence of Regulations Regarding Excess Ballots The Electoral Laws of Thailand do not stipulate the percentage of excess ballots allowed to be printed by the ECT. This is good, from the ECT’s standpoint, because it allows for maximum flexibility for the ECT to print however many them deem appropriate. This can create problems however when/if the ECT prints more than is absolutely necessary and causes the perceived legitimacy of the electoral body or even the election itself to be weakened thanks to excess ballot printing. The Electoral law of Thailand does not provide for a voter to be given a replacement ballot in the event that they spoil their vote. Given this to be the case, it would imply that the number of ballot papers printed need not be substantially more than the number of registered voters. This however has not been the case for this election or previous ones where many millions of extra ballots are printed. ANFREL recommends that Thailand explore developing guidelines over how many excess ballots can be printed by the ECT. The full accounting of the excess ballot issue in this election is found later in this report in the section on Election Administration. According to the Thai constitution, insanity, mental infirmity, Buddhist priests, monks or clergy, detention by a court-issued warrant or legal order are deprived to vote. Buddhist clergy are unfortunately not the only citizens left unable to vote. Whereas advanced voting is available to effectively give franchise to voters who otherwise might not be able to exercise their right to vote on Election Day, the system does not make provisions for hospitalized voters or voters in detention. PDF : Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2559 (2016) enacted on 6 April, 2017 (unofficial translation) PDF : Draft Constitution 2016 PDF : Thailand’s Constitution of 2007 (Constitute Project: 2015) PDF : Thailand: Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand Amendment (No. 2) B.E. 2554 (2011) PDF : The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand 1997: A Blueprint for Participatory Democracy (The Asia Foundation: Working Paper# 8, 1998) Organic Acts on Elections PDF : Thailand: Organic Act on the Election Commission B.E. 2550 (2011) (IFES) PDF : Organic Act on the Election of members of the House of Representatives and the Installation of Senators, B.E. 2550 (2008) (ThaiLaws.com) PDF : Organic Act on Political Parties B.E. 2550 (2007) (IFES) PDF : Organic Act on the Election of Members of the House of Representatives and Senators, B.E. 2541 (1998)	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line25
__label__cc	0.645998	0.354002	America’s Golf Capital in Michigan? Why not? THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. – Crystal Mountain Resort started as a community ski area in 1956. Golf didn’t come until 1977 when one of the owners, Bob Meyer, designed the first nine holes of what is now the Benzie Valley course. That course became an 18-holer a year later, and Bill Newcomb, a well-established Midwest course designer from Indiana, started work on the Mountain Ridge course 15 years later . It was also built nine holes at a time, and the 18-hole layout opened in 1994. It’s understandable that skiing would come first at such Michigan locations. Even now, golf staffers at Crystal Mountain point out that the resort can get 4,000 skiers through in one day compared to only 400 golfers. The numbers speak for themselves. There’s no snow on the ski slopes, but Crystal Mountain’s golf operation is in full swing. Still, while Crystal Mountain has maintained its status as one of Michigan’s top ski areas, its golf has not been neglected by any means. That was underscored when owners Jim and Chris MacInnes were among the leaders in forming America’s Golf Capital – a conglomeration of the top golf destinations in the state. Twelve Michigan resorts are involved in America’s Golf Capital, and some of the others have ski facilities, too. Their golf courses, though, are outstanding. That’s what’s important now. In addition to Crystal Mountain, the other resorts in America’s Golf Capital are Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs, Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, Forest Dunes in Roscommon, Grand Traverse in Acme, the Inn at Bay Harbor, LochenHeath in Williamsburg, Manistee National, Otsego Club in Gaylord, Shanty Creek in Bellaire, Treetops in Gaylord, and Tullymore in Stanwood. Their properties include 33 top-notch courses. They are among the best of the over 800 public courses in Michigan. All have lodging on site except for LochenHeath, which has many such options nearby. AGC is a marketing association that is working in collaboration with Fairways Golf to promote the facilities to international golf tour operators through a wide range of marketing efforts and technology initiatives. A new website, www.AmericasGolfCapital.com, has been launched with online booking tools and a global marketing campaign. The concept of marketing this array of golf facilities beyond their traditional markets has been tried twice before, but never with this vigor, and there’s bound to be some controversy involved. In declaring itself America’s Golf Capital the Michigan golf destinations are challenging the warm weather destinations in Florida, California and Arizona. I take the stance that longer seasons don’t necessarily translate into better golf experiences. Michigan certainly belongs in the conversation when it comes to choosing a golf destination, and I haven’t found a better one yet when it comes to seeking a variety of quality courses within close proximity of each other. Each of the AGC courses presents their own unique golf experiences. Take the two at Crystal Mountain, for instance. Benzie Valley doesn’t have a famous designer but it does have the toughest opening hole I’ve ever played – a double dogleg par-5 with water and woods left and right – and fronting the green as well. It may be the only opening hole in the country that is also that course’s No. 1 handicap hole. Brad Dean, who has been director of golf at Crystal Mountain for 21 years, says there had been thought given to switching the nines in an effort to ease golfers into the round but No. 10 is no piece of cake, either. It’s a long par-4 with a demanding uphill tee shot. This is the shot you face into the No. 1 green on Crystal Mountain’s Benzie Valley course — only a part of the reason it’s the layout’s No. 1 handicap hole. Don’t get the idea that Benzie Valley is one of those brutal tests, though. It’s a fun layout kept in great condition (especially the greens) by superintendent Jason Farah, whose work resume includes a stint at Oakland Hills – Michigan’s most famous tournament venue. Crystal Mountain’s other course, Mountain Ridge, is its preferred tournament course. It’s been the long-time home of the Michigan Women’s Open, one of the very best events in the country of that type for top level pros and amateurs. An especially nice feature of Crystal Mountain is the proximity of the lodging to the golf. Our stay at Kinlochen was in the same building that housed the pro shop servicing both courses. Another plus in going after the golf options that a ski facility offers is the availability of more dining and other entertainment or recreational options on site. Thistle Pub & Grill, also located at Kinlochen, provides a unique — and very tasty — menu while Wild Tomato is a breakfast hotspot. Crystal Mountain. In addition to the usual golf amenities, offers packages for fishermen and the Michigan Legacy Art Park is worth – at the very least – a casual walk for the sightseeing. There’s also a strong family atmosphere with such activities as mountain biking, Paintball, Disc Golf, basketball, a climbing wall, zip line, alpine slide and water sports available. Not only that, but Crystal Mountain is moving ahead with a $10 million expansion project that includes a 27,000 square foot addition to the Inn at the Mountain. June 20, 2015 June 22, 2015 lenz	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line30
__label__wiki	0.836455	0.836455	Home » About » Our Proud History Loane Brothers History Loane Bros. Inc. has survived 200 years through frequent adaptations, whether they be in making sails, Civil War military tents, or possibly the nation’s first awnings. J.W. Loane and Sons Loane Brothers was founded in 1815 by Joseph Loane when he arrived in Baltimore from Portsea, England and set up shop as a sail maker. The first known address was on Smith’s Wharf, which was a privately owned shipping pier in the Baltimore Basin (now known as The Inner Harbor). Smith’s Wharf was located at the base of South St., in the vicinity of today’s Pier 1, where the USS Constellation is currently docked. Joseph later moved to Bowley’s Wharf, where Piers 3 & 4 are situated now, home to Baltimore’s National Aquarium today. Several of his sail plans are located in the Maryland Historical Society. His drawings for a Baltimore clipper were used for the sails of The Pride of Baltimore and The Pride of Baltimore II, Baltimore’s current floating ambassador of goodwill to the world. Joseph married three times and fathered 13 children. One of his sons, Jabez Whitford Loane (1819 – 1901) apprenticed with his father from an early age (starting at 13!). He finished his apprenticeship upon his 21st birthday and entered the business officially in 1840, where he worked for 60 years. The company was known as Joseph Loane, then Joseph Loane and Son. It became J.W. Loane by 1850 and then J.W. Loane and Sons in the 1870’s. The business continued the primary business of sail making, but also produced awnings, flags, tents and covers for Conestoga wagons. Loane would sew, by hand, whatever was needed. Based on a drawing from France, Jabez purportedly fabricated the first window awning in the United States. Loane Brothers still makes window awnings today. The Civil War Era - Adapting to the Times During the Civil War, Jabez was dedicated to making tents & flags for the Union Army. A surviving relic from that era, a 35 star American flag from 1863 -1864, is currently on display at our present Loane Brothers location. Also in our archives is a letter from Captain John C.O. Redington, Co. C, 60th regiment, N.Y. S.V., thanking Jabez for a flag he made for his regiment. The letter dates from February, 1862. 124 West Pratt St. circa 1880 Business Card circa 1847 Civil War commendation Early Tent Rentals Pavement CanopyAs the steam engine slowly replaced wind as the primary maritime power source, Loane adapted, concentrating on awnings as well as flags and bunting, tent manufacture and even rental. The earliest tent record we have is of a 40’x 60’ wedding canopy rented in 1860 (for $200.00!). JW Loane was hired to decorate Baltimore’s City Hall for its dedication in 1876. By the late 19th century, Loane Bros. was renting “Pavement Canopies” which could be rented for weddings as a covering from the street to the building “to protect the bride from the carriage to the door”. They apparently were quite popular. We still have records from that period of the various sizes of the front walks of most every church and synagogue in Baltimore. Loane Bros. Early Tents Near the end of his life, Jabez wrote a brief biographical account of his life, which is pretty interesting. Throughout his lifetime he was witness to some remarkable parts of Baltimore’s history. Upon Jabez’ death in 1901, the ownership of the firm passed to his two sons, Ernest King Loane and Jabez Whitford Loane, Jr. By 1902 the firm became known as Loane Brothers. The Biographical account of Jabez Whitford Loane. Our Locations Throughout the Years Our location has changed many times over the years. The first century was mostly centered along the waterfront. Beyond Smith’s Wharf and Bowley’s Wharf, we were at one location called Bishops Alley, and at a few locations on Pratt St. The 35 star flag was made at 67 W. Pratt St. By the turn of the century we were in the unit block of N. Gay St. The great Baltimore fire of 1904 barely missed Loane Brothers at 11 N. Gay St., by a matter of feet. The fire burned half of the block. It also burned every previous address that the company had occupied. After Gay St. we were at 326 N. Calvert St. and then 212 Clay St. By the 1930’s the entire business was located at 117 W. Mulberry St., a four story early 19th century row house. By that time, the company was run by brothers Ernest Morgan Loane and Jabez W. Loane III, who were the sons of Ernest King Loane. Together they orchestrated one of the largest jobs the company has ever undertaken: the tenting of the grandstands for the Fair of the Iron Horse, the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, in the fall of 1927. In World War II, Loane Brothers manufactured covers for gun turrets for B-52 bombers, as well as provided bunting for the launching of the Liberty Ships at Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard. 212 Clay Street 1914 310 N. Eutaw St. circ 1988 Specialization and Expansion By the 1950’s and 60’s, air conditioning became more popular and started replacing awnings as the primary means of cooling a house. Under the direction of E. Morgan Loane, Jr. (known as “Puttie”), and his partner, W.H. Thomas Dell, the company started turning their emphasis towards tent rental, specializing in tents for private events. Prior to this time, rental tents were likely drab… either khaki, dark green or dirty. Tommy Dell and Puttie Loane offered “attractive” colors and patterns such as green, blue & white striped, yellow & orange striped, and the popular turquoise with a floral lining (pink cabbage roses on a white background on the underside of the tent). They also added accessories such as dance floors, bandstands, decorative ceiling liners, lighting, and eventually, heat (air conditioning for tents was 30 years away). During this period, Loane Brothers acquired James A. Nicholson and Son, Inc., a competing Baltimore awning, tent and flag house. Nicholson made, among other things, Maryland state and county flags, and actually designed several of the Maryland county flags as they became needed. We still have many of the original designs (and ones that were proposed but not selected) for many Maryland counties. Having been a proprietorship for almost 150 years, Loane Brothers became incorporated upon purchasing Nicholson. In 1964 we moved to Nicholson’s building, another 19th century townhouse at 310 N. Eutaw St., where we remained for 25 years. We also maintained a warehouse on Deepdene Rd. in Roland Park. By 1989, lack of warehouse space and parking lead us to Clipper Mill Rd. in Hampden. While here, we started our party rental division, which is a natural outgrowth of the tent rental industry. By 1998 we were in Middle River and in 2004 we moved to our present 80,000 sq. ft. location on E. Joppa Rd. in Towson. Turquoise & Pink Tent, circa 1965 Loane Bros. Inc. - A Proud Legacy Continues Today there are Loane brothers again at Loane Bros. Scott and Bryan Loane (Puttie’s sons and Joseph’s great, great, great grandsons). Bryan is President and is assisted by his brother, Scott. The vice presidents and fellow partners are Charlie Balcer and Mike O’Connor. Over the years, Loane Brothers has evolved into one company with three related divisions: The tent division, the party rental division, and the awning division. Each division has its own staff, sales team, and fleet of trucks. Our third and oldest division, the awning division, still continues to design, manufacture, install and service awnings, as well as manufacture tents and other custom fabric products. Though today’s fabrics tend less toward canvas and more toward vinyl and synthetics, our sewing room seems just as busy as it must have been 100 years ago. The 35 star Flag The 35 star American flag we have on display in our office was made by JW Loane during the Civil War. The flag was made somewhere between 1863 and 1865. The flag of the United States had 35 stars starting on July 4, 1863, when West Virginia was accepted into the Union as a state, after seceding from Confederate Virginia. Nevada joined the Union as a state on Oct. 31, 1864; the 36th star, however, was not officially added to the Flag until July 4, 1865, after the war. The star pattern of concentric circles in the field of the flag is unusual. In those days the location and pattern of the stars was up to the discretion of the flag maker. An official pattern of the stars was not essential to the design of the Flag of the United States until 1911. The rather large flag (6 ft. 4 in. x 9 ft.) is said to have flown over the Frederick County courthouse during the Civil War. It was located by flag collector, and specialist, Paul Boucher in the 1980’s. It was the first civil war flag he had seen with a label in it (actually a stencil saying: JW Loane 67 W. Pratt Street Baltimore). It was restored and mounted by textile conservator Julia Brennan, who does similar work for the Smithsonian Institute. 35 Star U.S. Flag used from July 14, 1863 – July 4, 1865. Manufactured by Loane Bros.	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line33
__label__cc	0.630478	0.369522	The French OECD National Contact Point Clears Michelin Posted by Nadia Bernaz on 2nd Oct, 2013 in Human Rights \| 0 comments Michelin HQ in Clermont-Ferrand, France On 27 September, the French OECD National Contact Point (NCP) published its statement on the specific instance on the operations of Michelin in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. My colleague Dr David Keane wrote a post on this blog about the complaint at the time it was made, and I have written on the NCP mechanism in another post. The claimants were arguing that Michelin had violated the OECD Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises by setting up a factory on land occupied by Dalits, peoples belonging to the lowest cast in the Hindu cast system. After receiving an advanced copy of the statement on 24 September, in which the NCP concludes that Michelin did not violate the rights of the local population, the NGOs that had brought the complaint decided to withdraw it. They did so not because their concerns had been addressed but because they did not want to be associated with the process any longer. This outcome is regrettable and highlights the difficulties associated with what is supposed to be a conciliatory process. In this context, I think three points deserve particular attention. First, the NCP makes clear that the revised version of the Guidelines (2011), which now include a human rights chapter and language in line to that of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, cannot apply retroactively to aspects of the dispute that have arisen before that date. This analysis makes sense and is in conformity with the general principle of non-retroactivity of the law [p. 5]. Second, while concluding that Michelin has not violated human rights, the NCP regrets that Michelin did not respect the spirit of the Guidelines, which encourage enterprises to ensure respect for human rights in their projects (“regrette (…) une insuffisante prise en compte de l’esprit général des Principes directeurs qui encouragent les entreprises à veiller au respect des droits de l’homme tout au long du développement de leurs activités“) [p. 5]. This has to be one of the most convoluted paragraphs I have ever read. In short, the NCP is saying that Michelin has not violated human rights, but that they did not respect them either. While I understand the logic behind the NCP’s choice of words, given that the process is meant to be forward-looking and to encourage the resolution of the dispute at hand, this is clearly not an acceptable way to handle such serious issues. Third, and more generally, I hope this outcome will not discourage other NGOs to use this mechanism in France. The NCPs and the Guidelines are the closest thing we have to an international mechanism for enhancing multinational companies’ accountability in the area of human rights. I think it would be a mistake to disregard it entirely.	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line42
__label__wiki	0.607311	0.607311	September 8, 2020 Joueurs / News Greg Gaultier: “I feel like I am back in good shape now” Gregory Gaultier will be part of the first tournament back after the COVID-19 suspension period this week, as he participates in the Expression Networks Nolan and Liam’s Tournament in his hometown of Prague in the Czech Republic. This will be the Frenchman’s second return to the PSA World Tour this year, with the Tour starting up again after an enforced six-month suspension due to COVID-19. The former World No.1 returned from a serious knee injury last December at the WSF Men’s World Team Champs, before then playing at the Tournament of Champions and the Windy City Open. However, he has admitted that he was nowhere near fully fit when the call came to represent his country in Washington, D.C. “I am looking forward to playing again. Of course, I was away from the competition for a long time, and then I came back in December but it was a bit early for me,” he explained. “I had been playing for only a month before I started back on the PSA World Tour and my leg was far from 100%. I started playing squash in the end of November, and going into the World Teams, it was tough. It was a tough decision but I was happy to be part of the team and to play. But I know what I am capable of, and I knew I was very limited there. I didn’t have the mobility that I have now, or even the strength and the power. Greg has used the extra time away from the Tour to his advantage, to make sure that the issues he has had over the last two years, but he also admitted that he came back when he did because he could not wait any longer. “During the lockdown, I have managed to train every single day to rebuild, and to take the time to get the strength back. The time I didn’t have before going to those tournaments, but at some point, you want to go back and play,” Gaultier admitted. “I was not going to wait two years until I started playing. Even with the limitations, I wanted to play because otherwise it would have been way too long. Now, I have managed to take all this time off to regroup, and to restrengthen my leg and my conditioning. I am in much better shape than when I started playing again, so I am looking forward to the challenge, and it is going to be very interesting.” “Right now, the good thing is I am able to play every single day now. In the past, I would play one day and then the next it was painful and I am limping,” he explained. “Now I can live a normal life again. It will never be 100% because I have been through two surgeries. I have a hole in the bone, and I know it will never be as good as it was before. However, I have worked as hard as ever to make my life easier and not to be handicapped. That was my priority, and then to play squash again, and at a decent level. “I was in France for the whole summer, training with the French boys, and now I am in Prague. I had Marwan training with me for ten days, and now I have got Diego with me as well, so I have a couple of great players to train with. I feel like I am back in good shape now, but let’s see how I can play against those guys in competitions again!” PSA SOURCES Trois tournois PSA confirmés…. Résultats du Week-End…. 2e série + 4e série France…	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line44
__label__wiki	0.726876	0.726876	الأحد, 27 تشرين2/نوفمبر 2022 08:34 Pakistan’s Roadmap for COP27: In Search of a Strategic Vision كتبه BY: Jumaina Siddiqui The international community has gathered this week in Egypt for the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP27) and will be discussing a range of issues including loss and damage, climate finance, adaptation and mitigation over the next two weeks. This year’s COP27 is being held in the aftermath of Pakistan’s disastrous summer floods, which led to the announcement that Pakistan’s Prime Minster Shahbaz Sharif will serve as vice-chair of the summit. This — combined with Pakistan’s presidency of the G77 this year — has afforded Pakistan a significant place on the international stage to make its case for continued support toward post-flood recovery and reconstruction. However, it remains to be seen how Pakistan will take advantage of this opportunity. Will Pakistani leaders be able to present a coherent and convincing case for further assistance from the international community in both the short- and long-term? Or will the fractured nature of the country’s domestic political landscape overshadow relief and recovery efforts? The Economic Costs of this Summer’s Floods While we won’t know the total impact of the 2022 floods for weeks or even months, the human cost is already stark. As of mid-October, 33 million people (one out of every seven Pakistanis) were affected by the floods, with 8 million estimated to have been displaced. The death toll directly caused by the floods was roughly 1,700, one-third of which were children. And as Pakistan enters the recovery phase, the government estimates that over 9 million people could be pushed into poverty, with 19 of the 25 poorest districts in Pakistan deemed “calamity-affected.” Add in an estimated $30 billion in damages and economic losses, and the situation in Pakistan appears even more dire. Pakistan also owes $1 billion in debt obligation payments by the end of the year. The additional economic strain presented by the floods has led to serious concerns that Pakistan will not be able to meet this payment. No government officials have outright said that Pakistan will default on the debt, and some have offered reassurances the country would meet all its debt obligations. However, Planning Minster Ahsan Iqbal lamented how difficult it will be for Pakistan to meet the conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), especially the bars on government spending, in light of the severe impact the floods have had on the country. Iqbal has stated he hopes that the IMF would revisit these conditions so that greater funds can be put towards relief and recovery efforts. Political Turmoil is Distracting from Flood Recovery If the economic crisis wasn’t enough, tensions between the ruling PML-N/PPP government and the PTI opposition are at an all-time high. This political infighting has distracted from the medium- and long-term challenges for recovery and reconstruction, which includes an immediate public health crisis and longer-term food insecurity. Many parts of the country are experiencing a severe public health crisis, with the World Health Organization noting that Pakistan has seen a sharp rise in malaria as well as diarrheal diseases, a dengue fever outbreak, measles and diphtheria. Further, malnutrition will also rise due to food insecurity and inflation. The floods wiped out 80 percent of the country’s crops, and perishable food prices are now over 70 percent higher when compared to this time last year. The fallout will be most acutely seen in newborns and infants — if mothers are undernourished, they won’t be able to produce sufficient milk to feed their children and most likely will not be able to afford formula. It’s imperative that Pakistan capitalize on its unique position at COP27 and provide tangible steps and actions that the government will take to address its “natural security” crisis as international actors weigh aid commitments. A Call for Climate Justice Up until now, the rallying cry from the current PML-N/PPP government has focused on climate justice. However, the narrative has expanded to include debt relief and climate financing. During his trip to the U.N. General Assembly, Prime Minister Sharif made a forceful argument for debt relief as a part of climate justice, stating that “all hell will break loose” if rich nations do not provide Pakistan with debt relief. On Monday at COP27, Prime Minster Sharif, standing alongside U.N. Secretary General António Guterres, reiterated the call for debt relief and climate compensation for Pakistan as public debt was “hampering its recovery.” Even Guterres called upon the international community and multilateral lending institutions to reform their polices and allow for debt swaps, especially in the aftermath of natural disasters. To this end, Pakistan could draw lessons from efforts by Small Island Developing States, who have engaged in discussions about tying debt relief to plans for adaption to climate change and disaster responses. A “debt-for-climate” swap would entail all or part of a country’s multilateral or bilateral debt to be forgiven — under the condition that the borrowing country will utilize those newly available funds for climate adaptation, mitigation and disaster management. There are examples of debt-for-climate swaps on a smaller scale, such as between the United States and Jamaica for conservation efforts. But there is very little precedent for the scale of swap that Pakistan might pursue. To build traction for a large-scale debt-for-climate swap, Pakistan would need to have a tangible plan with clear benchmarks in place for how these freed-up funds would be utilized in an equitable manner. Pakistan’s minister for climate change has also stated that climate justice will be the cornerstone of Pakistan’s diplomatic approach for COP27, noting that “Pakistan will seek to put the creation of a Loss and Damage Finance Facility on the agenda.” This would be a first for the conference. Loss and damage are always integral to discussions based on Article 8 of the Paris Climate Agreement. But Pakistan’s strategy for COP27 would embed loss and damage as part of discussions surrounding Article 6, which deals with climate financing — something that is rarely included at these meetings. While COP27 is not meant to be a venue to make direct appeals for flood assistance, there is a proposed donors’ conference to raise funds for post-flood aid expected to be held by the end of 2022. With that conference on the horizon, the narrative that Pakistan presents at COP27 — particularly regarding climate financing and loss and damage — will be crucial in laying the groundwork for a comprehensive plan to not just rehabilitate and reconstruct after the floods, but also to build resilience in the face of future climate-induced disaster. How to Capitalize on COP27 A blank check for purely development assistance will not help Pakistan. The Pakistani state, at all levels, needs to focus on longer-term technical assistance and build their own internal capacity to create resilience to future natural disasters. At COP27, international partners and possible donors will be looking for indications that Pakistan is ready to commit to this sort of forward-thinking strategy for tackling its climate change challenges in the years ahead. To some degree, Pakistan has laid the groundwork already. The most recent National Security Policy (NSP) included action against climate change as a component of human security. However, the NSP narrowly defined climate change by connecting it with water security. Food security and other related issues were discussed separately. Written in 2021 and published in the early months of 2022, the policy does not consider how climate change and climate-induced disasters impact all aspects of human security — such as migration and population, gender security, food security and health security. All of these issues were exacerbated by the floods and will worsen in the post-flood recovery period. To address its overarching climate change challenge, the Pakistan government recently established the National Flood Response Coordination Center (NFRCC). Modeled after the mechanism used by the previous government to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFRCC is tasked with ensuring coordination across various agencies involved in both the flood response and rehabilitation efforts, as well as working with international donors and nongovernmental organizations on relief. But new systems and bodies are not always the answer, or the answer alone. And if Pakistan is to capitalize on its opportunity at COP27 and beyond, the state must show a willingness to strengthen established institutions tasked with addressing disasters, whether natural or man-made. This includes the National Disaster Management Authority, which was established after the 2010 floods, along with their provincial counterparts. The Pakistani government must commit to adequate funding for these institutions as well as the National Disaster Risk Management Fund and the District Disaster Management Authorities across the country. Moving forward, the Pakistani government must develop a roadmap for sweeping internal reforms when it comes to climate change preparedness and identify key entry points for the international community to support Pakistan’s efforts to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. How the International Community Can Help Where the United States and the international community can play an immediate role is in the provision of seeds that are high yield and drought- and flood-resistant, as well as more cooperation on improved agricultural practices now that we are in the planting season. This would need to be combined with efforts to provide food to offset malnutrition — particularly for displaced children who are not able to return to school — and better planning for evacuation, especially temporary shelters for evacuees. Longer term, the international community can also support comprehensive early warning systems and technologies to better gauge weather and rainfall patterns and ensure that this data can be used not just for predictive modeling, but also for better disaster preparedness and policy. Given the scale and scope of the disaster, there is no sustainable recovery without international support. Which is why a comprehensive plan from the Pakistani side is imperative, especially if Pakistan can achieve a debt for climate swap from its international lenders. There can be no missteps from the ruling government on a single message. Additionally, climate change is an issue where the current government and political opposition can work to find common ground on a way forward. It would signal to the international community that Pakistan is serious about addressing its climate change crisis and, if large-scale assistance or a debt-for-climate swap is provided, that there would not be a change in policy from one government to the next in recovery and rehabilitation efforts. This political maturity is needed across the board if Pakistan wants to ensure that they are prepared for the next climate-induced disaster. Link : https://www.usip.org/publications/2022/11/pakistans-roadmap-cop27-search-strategic-vision قراءة 273 مرات آخر تعديل على الأربعاء, 30 تشرين2/نوفمبر 2022 07:35 نشر في Policy المزيد في هذه الفئة : « It's Still About the Base The Power of China’s Blank Sheets of Paper »	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line46
__label__wiki	0.618427	0.618427	Smallest Street Legal Suv Although the car is legal in the UK, it has no reverse. So how is it recovering? The driver gets out, lifts the car slightly from behind and rolls it like a suitcase. Americans have a golden rule when it comes to vehicles: “The bigger, the better.” This explains the history of the big-block V8s that gave birth to muscle cars, why the best classic pony cars ever made are equipped with massive engines, and why the best-selling vehicles are pickup trucks and SUVs. While this rule may have had a long life, BMW`s introduction of the new Mini Cooper in 2000 introduced a weakness for small cars in America. Small cars such as Smart Fortwo, BMW i3 and Fiat 500 are a great choice for city traffic. They make it easy to maneuver on the road and are also easy to park. As tiny as these cars are, they are not the miniature cars the world has ever seen. Fifty by name and 50 by nature, the Peel P50 tricycle has a wheelbase of only 50 inches (1,270 mm). Fifty were built between 1962 and 1965 by the Isle of Man Peel Engineering Company and cost £299 when new (about £6,400 in today`s currency). In 2010, the P50 was officially named the smallest car ever built in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Corbin Sparrow Jelly Bean has only one door and can only accommodate one. The interior is crowded like a busy Beijing street; Customs plays a role, especially for tall or tall drivers. However, it`s quite fun to ride this Jelly Bean. Its handling is one of the things a car enthusiast wants to experience. Plus, it can reach speeds of up to 75 miles per hour, except it could tip over. It is much easier to define the smallest car in the world ever put into production. While the lowest car is the Lotus Eleven of 1956-58, the shortest, narrowest, lightest and essentially smallest car is the Peel P50. It`s also pretty cute. On the plus side, it was cheap and very easy to maintain, you could just roll it to the side to change a flat tire and it would only take about two minutes to wash it. As mentioned earlier, parking was NEVER an issue as it could be pushed into the smallest spaces imaginable. The car could even be picked up and literally dropped off in a parking lot. Words like “compact” and “comfortable” are not used for anyone in the auto industry, with each automaker touting its latest city dweller as the smallest thing since the matchbox car. And after driving the Renault Ami a few weeks ago, it made us think. What are the smallest cars in the world? We`re all familiar with the smart car, which is known to be driven in a parallel or inverted parking space, but do engines become more miniature than the Mini itself? You will be surprised. In 2010, Peel Engineering Ltd in England began refurbishing the P50 and Trident models from its site in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. Externally, this car is very similar to the original, but with mechanical differences in suspension, steering and powertrain, as well as a fully functional reverse gear that ensures they are legal on today`s roads. Petrol models with a 49cc four-stroke engine as well as electric models with electric moped engine and gel batteries are produced. The top speed of both cars is about 28 miles per hour. The 29-year-old Phoenix man`s bespoke drive claimed the distinction as the world`s smallest legal car on the road after being measured in Texas earlier this month. With a height of only 63.5 cm, a width of 65.41 cm and a length of 126.47 cm, the short trip looks more like child`s drive wheels than a real roadworthy car. The world`s smallest production car was built by PEC – The Peel Engineering Company on the Isle of Man between 1962 and 1965. Peel Engineering Company was originally a manufacturer of fiberglass coatings and small boats when it transformed its skills into automotive production. Top Gear`s hilarious P45 may have been called the world`s smallest car, but Austin Coulson`s micromachine actually set the Guinness World Record. At 118 MPG, Peel announces (in reference to his old slogan from the 60s) that driving is cheaper than walking. This can only be done if it doesn`t, aside from the fact that a pair of shoes for a street-approved version doesn`t cost $16,000. This setup must have been fun for the pilots. It was a small pickup truck, so little weight could be loaded in the back, meaning the front wheels didn`t float in the air. It is one of the smallest pickups ever built. To find out which car is the fastest car in the world in production, you must first define what is meant by “the fastest”. Most people think this is the fastest acceleration speed; For that, there`s the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, which is capable of going from zero to 62 mph in 2.2 seconds. On the other hand, another measure would be the speed at which a car can go; The Bugatti Veyron Super Spot spins at 268 miles per hour, which is just over four times the legal limit in most of the United States and nearly a third of the speed needed to break the sound barrier. Update April 2022: The world continues to grow and flood with cars of all kinds. From huge SUVs and trucks to sports cars and super sports cars. Although these are important segments in the automotive industry, there is one area that is often forgotten, the small car niche. These cars have been around since the early days of the auto industry itself, and they still make the streets vibrate. We first published and updated this list in 2018 to show you some of the smallest cars ever built. The vehicles presented here are rather extraordinary. Not necessarily because of remarkable speed or striking appearance, but because some of these vehicles have exceptional efficiency and design. They are legal in one part of the world or another. And most importantly, they are tiny. Read on as we reveal some of the smallest cars the world has ever seen. The name reveals what the car was for, hopefully. It was an electric city car from the Norwegian car manufacturer Think Global. It had a decent top speed of 68 mph and a range of 99 miles on a full battery. Although all vehicles listed here are allowed on the road, in 2011 the Think City was one of only five small vehicles that were also allowed on the road. The other four were the Tesla Roadster, Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Nissan Leaf and Smart ED. It`s hard to believe that these small cars are actually legal to drive on public roads. In an industry dominated by regulations, it can be difficult to design truly different cars. Sometimes manufacturers come up with really strange options (which can fail miserably if they break the mold). But within the limits given to them, there are certainly car superlatives: the biggest, smallest and fastest cars ever put into production. Suzuki Jimny is a small off-road SUV from Suzuki. If you are looking for a compact, small and stylish 4×4 vehicle, Suzuki Jimny is the way to go. It`s affordable and costs $28K+. Suzuki Jimny has three wide body angles, a durable ladder frame, a rigid axle suspension with coil springs and of course 4WD. In addition, it has control of the descent and the mountain. All these features make the Suzuki Jimny a serious off-road vehicle. In addition, in addition to the open wheels, the car looks quite dramatic from different angles. Take the back, for example. It all looks angry and nasty, and it comes with scissor doors. These features made it the small car of choice in 2012, when it became the best-selling car in its class in Europe. Loans in Corpus Christi Personal loans in Milwaukee Wisconsin Securities loans in Springfield Missouri Loans in Utah Amarillo TX loans Missouri personal loans Bad credit in Murfreesboro Loans in AZ Securities loans Houston Texas Securities loans Dallas Title Loan San Antonio Texas Designed in Hungary by a company specializing in assistance to people with disabilities and subsequently built in the United States, The electric kenguru is barely larger than a wheelchair itself, 215 cm long, 155 cm wide and 147 cm high. The entire rear is a door that lifts so that the user can roll their wheelchair directly to sit in front of the handlebar controls of the mobility scooter. The road to home ownership can be a great adventure, but with many steps and months of challenges to follow before this big milestone is reached. First-time home buyers may find the process of buying a home complex and intimidating, whether it`s finding the right home forever, understanding financing, maneuvering through contracts before heading to the closing table. One way to minimize anxiety about the home buying process is to gain knowledge and advice. The goal of this series is to help first-time buyers understand the steps and gain a good level of knowledge and confidence in the home buying process. A savvy buyer is a confident buyer. Watch the whole weekend with just the beautiful engine soundtrack. Panda 4×4 is an off-road legend of Fiat. The vehicle is affordable and costs US$16K+. It is a small, compact and lightweight vehicle with 4×4 capability. 4×4 vehicles offer a fantastic combination of practicality, rugged styling and off-road capability in one package. But what if you want a small, sophisticated 4WD? Well, nowadays there are attractive small and compact vehicles that offer 4×4 capability. In its Brighton-built BMW form, which featured a 298cc four-stroke engine (with a top speed of 53mph), it even became the world`s best-selling single-cylinder car with 161,728 units sold. It also became the world`s first mass-produced car to achieve a fuel consumption of 94mpg – what`s not to love? The car could travel up to 50 miles per hour, and including the driver, it could accommodate three adult humans. Назад Предыдущая запись: Skyrim Three Legal Elves Далее Следующая запись: Social Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in the Use of Technology Tools and Resources Essay	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line48
__label__wiki	0.515347	0.515347	The Evolution of Automobiles and Changes in American Society Posted on November 8, 2022 by adminss Automobiles are a type of wheeled motor vehicle that is used for transportation. According to most definitions, automobiles run on roads, seat one to eight people, have four wheels, and primarily transport people. This article explores the evolution of automobiles and changes in the American society. Also learn about improvements in automotive safety design. Changes in American society Automobiles revolutionized American society by making transportation more accessible to everyone. By the early twentieth century, there were hundreds of car manufacturers. However, most were too expensive for most Americans to afford. This is why Henry Ford created the assembly line and used mass production to produce inexpensive cars. Ford reduced the price of his Model T from $850 in 1908 to $300 by 1924. By the end of the 1920s, one out of five American families owned a car. Development of internal combustion engine The internal combustion engine has been a mainstay of automobiles for over 100 years. Although the technology behind it has changed greatly over the years, the basic principle of the internal combustion engine remains the same. The internal combustion engine takes two fuels – air and fuel – and burns them in order to generate energy and move the vehicle forward. Today, internal combustion engines are more efficient and can produce supercar-like power. Improvements in automotive safety design Modern automobiles are equipped with advanced safety features that significantly reduce the risks of accidents. Advanced antilock braking systems and electronic stability control systems (ESC) are examples of these technologies. These systems use computer chips to help drivers keep their cars under control, even during unstable driving conditions. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, these systems reduce the risk of single-vehicle crashes by 40 percent or more, and can prevent fatal crashes in some cases. Impact on the environment Automobiles are a major source of air pollution and CO2 emissions. On average, two new vehicles enter the road every second, and the total number of vehicles may reach two billion by 2035. Fuel efficiency is an important concern, but it is not the only way to reduce the impact of automobiles on the environment. Other factors include road building, which contributes significantly to emissions and impacts on wildlife. Cost of automobiles The average cost of a new car in July was $48,182, according to Kelley Blue Book. Buyers in the non-luxury segment spent an additional $875 on average above sticker price. Rising fuel prices and shortages of microchips have pushed prices even higher. Fuel costs are the second-highest cost of owning a car after depreciation.	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line52
__label__cc	0.591563	0.408437	Tag Archives: Spanish Flu Navy Yard The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies today with the high reaching 73° and the low this evening about 53°. The convicts at Eastern State Penitentiary have raised $1500.00 for the purchase of an ambulance for the Red Cross. The idea came from Warden McKenty when his daughter and her friend visited the prison in their Red Cross uniforms on Saturday. Warden McKenty addressed the inmates who were exercising in the yard at the time and told them of the wonderful work the Red Cross was doing and how proud he was of his daughter. He also told them that $1500.00 would buy and equip an ambulance to be sent to France. Within an hour the money had been raised and the inmates gathered in the yard, joined by the Warden and the young ladies for the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. Managers of the Delaware River Shipyards met yesterday afternoon to discuss ways to prevent the spread of the grip to their workers. The yards represented included Traylor, New York Shipbuilding, Chester, Sun, Harlan & Hollingsworth, Pusey & Jones, Cramps, Merchants and Hog Island. The number of infected men at the Navy Yard is now down to 600. Doctors at League Island believe the sick men will soon recover. Authorities believe the decrease in the illness among the sailors at the Navy Yard and in the civilian population of South Philadelphia is due to the prompt actions taken by officials to quarantine the sick men. However, nine soldiers stationed at the Hero Manufacturing Company plant at Adams and Gaul Streets have been struck down with the Spanish Flu. The men have been taken to University Hospital for treatment. These are the first soldiers known to have been infected in this city. Eighty soldiers work at the company assisting with the manufacture of gas masks. In the Middle East British troops have taken the ancient cities of Haifa and Acre from the Turks. The capture of these cities was accomplished after thrilling cavalry charges by British and Indian mounted troops. The British troops included the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry while the Indian troops were from the Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers. Indian Cavalry Entering Haifa Prior to this victory British and Indian cavalry units also captured Nazareth, Nablus and Jenin. That assault included a cavalry charge on the Plain of Armageddon which put a Turkish division to rout. The British are claiming that the Turkish army in Palestine has been, for all practical purposes, destroyed. The remnants of the Turkish army is said to be withdrawing east of the Jordan River toward Amman and is being pursued by Australian, New Zealand and Jewish troops. Posted \| Tagged 1918, Battle of Haifa 1918, Capture of Acre 1918, Capture of Haifa 1918, Capture of Jenin 1918, Capture of Nablus 1918, Capture of Nazareth 1918, Eastern State Penitentiary 1918, First World War, Gas Masks, Great War, Hero Manufacturing Company, Peter Williams, Philadelphia 1918, Philadelphia First World War, Philadelphia Navy Yard 1918, Philadelphia World War I, Plain of Armageddon 1918, September 24 1918, Spanish Flu Navy Yard, Spanish Influenza 1918, Warden Robert McKenty, World War I	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line55
__label__wiki	0.812054	0.812054	Documents Homepage :: World of Sports Science :: Pl-Sa Rugby: The Mechanics of the Dropkick The rugby dropkick is a technique that may be employed at any time on any part of the field by a player seeking to either score or to create an advantageous field position for the team. The dropkick is most effective as an offensive weapon when employed to attempt a drop goal, a kick that results in the ball traveling through the goalposts for three points. There are no rules limiting who on the rugby field may attempt a drop goal. Typically, as the backs tend to handle the ball more often in the course of a game, they will be most proficient in this technique. Teams will often create offensive sets where they can put the ball in the hands of their best dropkicker to attempt a drop goal at an appropriate time. The dropkick is distinct from placekicking—when the ball is placed in a stationary position and the kicker runs up to kick it. Generally placekicks occur during conversions taken after a try or a penalty. The mechanics of the dropkick begin with an understanding of the ball and its dynamics as it travels through the air. A rugby ball is oblong shaped, approximately 12 in (300 cm) long and 25 in (620 cm) in circumference, constructed of leather or a similar synthetic composite, with four separate panels and a stitched seam. The rugby ball is distinct from the round soccer ball and the less oblong, narrower American football. When kicked correctly, the rugby ball will spin on its axis in an aerodynamic spiral, and it is capable of being sent over 60 yd (52 m) by a skilled dropkicker. The primary object of a dropkick is to strike the ball with the kicking foot the instant after the ball has been dropped to the playing surface. The progression made by the kicker to deliver an effective dropkick begins with the kicker holding the ball with two hands, positioned on either side of the ball, with the seam of the ball away from the kicker's body, toward the intended target. If the kicker is moving with the ball prior to the intended kick, the player will come to a stop, even for a brief period of time, to ensure that the mechanics of the kick can be executed from a stable body position. The ball ideally will be angled away from the kicker at an approximate 45° position, with the kicker's arms extended from the body. The kicker will seek to swing the kicking foot through the ball; for this reason, the kicker will first firmly plant the non-kicking foot into the playing surface, so as to maintain maximum stability on impact. As the kicking foot will usually follow a slightly sweeping motion, as opposed to a straight-on approach, the body of the kicker may be leaning at a slight angle away from perpendicular to the surface just before impact. The ball is dropped to the ground, with care that the angle at which it was held by the kicker is Rugby player attempting a drop goal. preserved in its downward flight. The kicker will try to ensure that the point of the oblong makes contact with the surface, and not any greater portion of the ball. The kicker will then endeavor to strike the ball with the kicking foot the instant after the point of the ball has struck the ground. At this moment, the kicker's foot will be positioned in a downward (planter flexion) position to permit the length of the foot from the approximate point of the big toe joint through the instep to make contact with the ball. To achieve the desired height, trajectory, and distance on the dropkick, the kicking foot and leg will be in a smooth, powerful motion to generate a follow-through; the kicker's arms are generally positioned away from the body, once the ball is dropped, to provide balance. Unlike the American football placekicker, the dropkicker will often resolve to attempt a drop goal in the open field due to an advantageous game circumstance. The kicker must develop a kicking rhythm that can be employed almost instantaneously. The dropkick remains a legal tactic in American football, a reminder of the rugby roots of that sport. In 2006, quarterback Doug Flutie successfully executed a football dropkick for the first time in over 60 years, from a distance of 20 yd (17 m). Flutie's feat attracted significant media attention in North America. However, such a dropkick is entirely routine in rugby. SEE ALSO Football (American); Rugby; Soccer: Bending the ball. Rugby Strength Training and Exercises » Copyright © 2023 - Advameg Inc. Copyright 2023 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line61
__label__wiki	0.846632	0.846632	First 'Tele-Graduation' Marks Last Iteration of CIO Leader Course WASHINGTON (April 10, 2020) -- As the coronavirus pandemic disrupts everything from church services to basic training, the latest cohort of students in the Chief Information Officer Leadership Development Program at the National Defense University still held its graduation ceremony -- online. It's both a first and a last for the course, as the program is being discontinued after a 30-year run. "The NDU is a second-to-none institution when it comes to those of us who are interested in the national security of our great nation," Dana Deasy, the Defense Department's chief information officer, said in his remarks to the graduates today. "Each and every one of you should be proud that you have completed the CIO Leadership Development Program at NDU." This year, 15 students, including civilians from across the federal government as well as military personnel from two partner nations graduated from the course. The graduation ceremony and the last weeks of their course were conducted online as a result of social-distancing requirements related to stemming the spread of COVID-19. Deasy said it's fitting that information technology prevented COVID-19 from being able to disrupt the advancement of students through the remainder of the CIO leadership course or to their graduation. The same is being seen elsewhere in the nation, he added, as technology has enabled a resilience that would not have been possible just 40 years ago. "I cannot help but wonder what a pandemic of this scale would look like if the year was 1980," Deasy said. "Nearly everything would have been grounded to a halt if everyone were at home. [Yet] tens of millions of jobs across all major industry sectors are still being performed today because we have the tech-enabled connectivity to continue to work and create value." That same kind of technology advancement has also increased capability in support of the nation's defense, Deasy said. "Information technology has also risen to the occasion to enable the nation to perform critical missions in many areas, including national security," he said. "Despite COVID-19, the department remains ready and able to execute critical missions. Every day I see how access to information and our technological capabilities is an enduring source of U.S. military strength and critical to survival on the future battlefield." The students graduating today will be at the forefront of leading continued advancement in information technology in the coming years, Deasy said. "Everyone here today is serving their country in some capacity," he added, "and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your past and future service, where you will continue to provide your dedication to the mission." Dr. Cassandra C. Lewis, the acting chancellor of the College of Information and Cyberspace, which hosts the CIO Leadership Development Program at NDU, said the program has had great effect on the Defense Department and the federal workforce. "For three decades, the CIO LDP has been our nation's flagship program for rising senior leaders and managers working to achieve national and international security goals through the use of information and information technology," Lewis said. "This prestigious program has served countless standout leaders, both within the federal government as well as our partners and allies." More than 1,500 students have graduated from the 14-week program since it began in 1990. The program is targeted at senior-level managers and leaders responsible for promoting and attaining national and international security goals through the strategic use of information and information technology. The program provides participants with the chief information officer certificate, a diploma, and course work applicable toward a master of science degree in government information leadership. "Over 14 short weeks, [students] have completed six courses, they met with ... leaders inside the Beltway, [and] participated in a pretty rigorous and engaging domestic field study experience all to gain first-hand knowledge about how public and private senior leaders are advancing CIO competencies and leading in this complex environment," Lewis said. This graduation was the last scheduled iteration of the CIO LDP, and the College of Information and Cyberspace is also slated for elimination within the next two years as part of a transformation effort at the NDU. The College of Information and Cyberspace, or CIC, was established in 1964 as the Department of Defense Computer Institute, or DODCI. In 1988 the school transitioned to the Information Resources Management College, also called the "iCollege." In 2016, it became CIC. Early on, Navy Adm. Grace Hopper was an instructor at the school. "One thing that has remained consistent throughout all of those evolutions [is the] steadfast, fierce determination of our faculty and staff, and their commitment to bring innovation into the classroom [and] to advance through their thought leadership, information, cybersecurity, emerging technology and cyberspace," Lewis said. "They've also been steadfast in their commitment to prepare senior military and government leaders to lead and meet the challenges that we know they are bound to face in this ever-evolving world."	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line64
__label__cc	0.671254	0.328746	You are here: Home / Senza categoria / New NATO scientific projects tested in Italy to help with the fight against Islamic terrorism New NATO scientific projects tested in Italy to help with the fight against Islamic terrorism 14 Novembre 2018 By Redazione Islamedianalysis Three technologies on detection and clearance of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), namely a semi-autonomous robot for detection of mines and IEDs, a lightweight and easy-to-use mine detector and a handheld detector for dirty bombs, were successfully tested in Florence, Italy on 17 and 18 October 2018, like reported by defencetalk.com. These technologies are developed in the framework of NATO’s Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme. Terrorist attacks in Europe and elsewhere have shown the vulnerability of critical infrastructures, such as metro stations and airports, to the use of hazardous objects like concealed weapons or explosives. Cooperation between scientists and experts is critical to develop best practices and technologies to counter these threats. “Without adequate regional and international cooperation, it would be impossible to address the variety of issues relating to threats from explosives today,” said Robert Weaver, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges at a two-day workshop organised in cooperation with the University of Florence. Detecting explosives in real-time The first technology tested at the workshop was a semi-autonomous robot for detection of mines and IEDs, which was developed by a project co-led by Italy, the United States and Ukraine. It is named ‘U-GO First’ to prevent casualties in search of explosives and to use robots instead. It uses new impulse radar and 3D data for real-time detection. The second project is a simple, lightweight, easy-to-use and cheap handheld ultra-wideband (UWB) mine detector, developed by a project co-led by Norway and Ukraine and produced through 3D printing. The third – and last one – is a handheld detector for dirty bombs to be used mainly in port and border security and developed together with Australia, Croatia, Japan, Portugal and Slovenia. A dirty bomb is one type of radiological dispersal device that combines conventional explosives, such as dynamite, with radioactive material. As Prof. Lorenzo Capineri, co-director of the Holographic and Impulse Subsurface Radar for Landmine and IED Detection project and professor at the University of Florence, remarked, “Participants diffused the results of their work, compared the developed methods and found possible synergies to increase the technological readiness level of the sensors, the electronics systems and the detection methods of these projects”. Refining scientific knowledge Over 50 scientists and experts from 16 NATO and partner countries attended the workshop and assessed the results and achievements of their activities. ”This event was a great opportunity to assess how SPS projects in the field of explosives detection contribute to the development and refinement of scientific and technical knowledge,” concluded Dr Eyup Turmus, scientific advisor of NATO’s SPS Programme and chairman of the workshop. “In particular, the field test session with prototypes showed the concrete outcomes of years of research in this scientific area and will help us determine future actions and direction of the SPS Programme.” Filed Under: Senza categoria	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line65
__label__wiki	0.868119	0.868119	Growing Here, Growing Fast: 8 MD. Companies Make Top Inner City List What do a Federal Hill based contractor, a popular Asian restaurant, and a management consultancy with clients on five continents all have in common? All three are among the 100 fastest growing companies in America’s inner cities, according to Fortune Magazine’s Inner City 100 list. The list, which measures growth based on revenue and job increases over a four year period, is developed each year by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, a nonprofit research organization. The 2020 Inner City 100 winners were selected out of a pool of around 300 applicants. Released late last year, the list featured eight Baltimore businesses in total, including three in the top 10. Eight is a high number of businesses in a single city to make the list, suggesting growth in Baltimore’s small business sector, according to Vi Mai, a senior associate, data strategy and integration for ICIC. Among that number was MD Energy Advisors, an energy consultancy that works mostly with clients in the commercial real estate sector. The firm has been based in Baltimore since its inception in 2010, according to its president, Jason Schwartzberg. Schwartzberg attributes the company’s significant growth over those four years to the company’s unique model; whereas other firms tend to specialize in either energy or cost efficiency, MD Energy Advisors takes a holistic approach, looking for solutions that do both. He cited MD Energy Advisors’ work with Grander Capital Partners, a real estate company based in Newton, Massachusetts, and Baltimore as an example of this strategy. The firm has worked with Grander Capital in a number of capacities, from brokering electricity and natural gas to optimizing their HVAC systems. “I think that’s a good example of a client that we kind of started small with, we just kind of started on that price side, and ultimately we started doing what we really like to do, which is strategic advising,” he said. Although MD Energy Advisors got into the energy industry “late,” Schwartzberg said, based on the fact that energy had been deregulated in Maryland around 10 years earlier, this hybrid model is what set the company apart from others and allowed it to grow enough to clock in at No. 48 on the Inner City 100 list. From 2015 to 2019, the company gained seven employees and its revenue grew by 177%. The list features two Baltimore businesses that grew their revenue by over 1,000% between 2015 and 2019. One recipient is a business most Baltimoreans are probably familiar with: Ekiben, a popular Asian fusion restaurant with locations in Fells Point and Hampden that has won accolades from StarChefs, Travel & Leisure and Eater. Coming in at No. 2 on the list, Ekiben gained 50 employees and grew its revenue a whopping 1,837% in that four year period. The other, ranked No. 6 on the list, is Nyla Technology Solutions, a government contractor that provides full-stack software engineering for the Department of Defense and the federal intelligence community. Its CEO and founder, Shana Cosgrove, started the business from her couch in Federal Hill in 2013, and since then has hired 43 employees and grown Nyla’s revenue by 1,454%. Unlike some of the Baltimore business owners on the Inner City 100 list, Cosgrove isn’t a native Marylander; she hails from Pittsburgh and studied at the University of Virginia. When she and her husband first relocated to Federal Hill, she wasn’t excited about the move. But the neighborhood ended up being the perfect place for Cosgrove and her family. Federal Hill’s amenities and strong sense of community are what reeled her in, and its qualification as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone — a program that offers small businesses headquartered in these areas preferential access to federal procurement opportunities — is what has helped Nyla to grow so much over just a few years. “We not only love being in the city and being part of the city, both from an economic perspective and community perspective, but it’s been great from a strategic perspective (as well),” Cosgrove said. “It was dumb luck that we ended up that way, but then it ended up being a core part of who we are and really foundational in how we grew.” A four year revenue increase of upwards of 1,000% is impressive amongst small businesses — and it’s especially impressive for businesses in under resourced areas, which the ICIC defines as areas with high concentrations of poverty and unemployment. “For these businesses to grow tremendously is something that we’re very proud of, and we believe that by celebrating them, it is giving inspiration to other businesses in that same community to continue to grow,” Mai said. Veltrust LLC, which, like Nyla, also cracked the Inner City 100’s top 10, had also considered locations outside of Baltimore. A strategic advisory firm that works with many international clients, it would have made sense for the company to be headquartered in nearby D.C., in close proximity to embassies and the federal government. But Jaian Cuttari, a Maryland native with ties to Baltimore city, Prince George’s County and Montgomery County, chose to stick with Baltimore when he launched the firm in 2015, in part due to the client base it offered — lots of small and midsized businesses who need advice on expanding into different markets — and in part because he wanted to do his part to uplift the city’s economy. “Maryland has a lot to offer and it wouldn’t do it justice if I (started my business in) some other region, when I myself have been here my entire life,” Cuttari said. He attributed his company’s revenue growth of 968% between 2015 and 2019 to the versatility and flexibility that comes with being a small business. The company has 23 employees total, which he said helps avoid situations in which bureaucracy would delay the company from making an important decision or helping a client quickly. Veltrust’s growth is also reflected in the company’s global reach. When Cuttari started the firm, all of his clients were based locally or in Southeast Asia; now, they’re located across five continents. “If you came to us and you said, ‘hey, I need to do this and this in some random place in the Congo,’ well, we can make it happen,” he said. The other four Baltimore businesses that made the list were THG Companies LLC, a construction subcontractor; All Staffed Up, a staffing and managed service provider; Medical Claims Solutions, a medical revenue cycle management company; and Watkins Security Agency, a security guard agency. “I don’t think, in comparison to other cities, we had the same kind of turnout as we had in Baltimore,” Mai said. By: Johanna Alonso Daily Record business reporter – January 14, 2021	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line67
__label__wiki	0.707478	0.707478	Syed Noor calls the lift on Bollywood ban 'unpatriotic' 23:27 By Lollywood Online Syed Noor No comments With actors and directors across the border, as well as home welcoming the decision of Pakistani exhibitors lifting the ban on Bollywood movies, it seems that there is one person in particular who is not at all happy with this latest development. Syed Noor, a renowned film maker and Chairman of the Pakistan Film Producers Association, recently, criticised Pakistani exhibitors' decision to lift the ban on Bollywood films. Noor was one of the few people who kept the film industry alive in the 90s by continuing to produce and direct films under low budgets. According to a leading daily, the well-known director was quite upset with the whole scenario and said, "It’s a commercial move devoid of any patriotism. When the government has officially banned the Indian content why are the exhibitors not realising this fact. There is no uniform policy. I want to know who put a ban on the screening of Indian movies and who lifted it?” Post-Uri attacks, tensions between the two countries resulted in the decision of the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association putting a ban on Pakistani artists and technicians from working in India. In retaliation our exhibitors decided to stop screening Indian films, a decision that did not work in our favour. The cinema houses lost millions of rupees and employees were laid off as there was no revenue coming in. Even the local releases failed to attract large audiences. The exhibitors had no choice but to lift the self-imposed ban after a gap of two months. The first Indian movie screening at the cinemas is Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Freaky Ali.	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line72
__label__cc	0.737663	0.262337	Natural Based Anticancer Drugs and Their Worthiness Document Type : Letter to Editor Kamran Hajinabi Department of Health Services Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran With the prevalence of every type of cancer increasing globally, the inability to treat and the severe side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy are some of the biggest problems facing cancer patients and their physicians.1 Many herbal medicines have replaced their chemical rivals; for example, emetine lost its ground to metronidazole as an amoebicidal agent, and digoxin has given its place to ACE inhibitors for treating congestive heart failure. Their use has particular importance in some areas due to the widespread side effects of synthetic drugs, especially in the treatment of incurable diseases such as cancer.2 It is noteworthy that several natural anticancer agents are provided by lower organisms. For example, the anti-hyperlipidemic agent lovastatin comes from Aspergillus terreus, the immunosuppressant cyclosporin A is derived from Beauveria nivea, and some antibiotics (bleomycin, dactinomycin, daunorubicin, doxorubicin, mitomycin, plicamycin, streptozocin) also fall into this category; however, other higher plants have produced more complicated contributions as secondary metabolites. Among those, the antileukaemic alkaloids vinblastine and vincristine which are obtained from Catharanthus roseus are noted as earlier instances. Other popular and important plant components for use as anticancer agents are etoposide and teniposide which are isolated from Podophyllum peltatum and are effective against many types of tumors, and taxoids that are obtained from crude extracts of the bark of the Taxus brevifolia and are significantly active against ovarian cancer, advanced breast cancer, small and non-small cell lung cancer. Furthermore, these cases should be noted: Shikonin (from Lithospermum erythrorhizon), curcuminoid (from Curcuma longa), camptothecin (from Camptotheca acuminate), and ingenol mebutate (from Euphobia peplus), Trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla) which is an antibody conjugated to a synthetic derivative of the cytotoxic principle of the Ethiopian plant Maytenus ovatus and used to treat breast cancer.3 Although more than half of the anticancer compounds used to treat cancer are obtained from plant sources or marine and microorganisms, it seems that there is still little knowledge about the power of natural resources in the face of incurable diseases such as cancer.4 Finally, the fewer side effects, availability, and lower cost of drugs obtained from plants compared to synthetic samples, especially for cancer patients who have weakened immune systems, make alternative medicine a very important issue. Expanding man’s knowledge on the discovery and use of these natural compounds requires a greater investment by related companies and more attention from the academic community and researchers. Miller KD, Siegel RL, Lin CC, et al. Cancer treatment and survivorship statistics, 2016. CA Cancer J Clin. 2016;66(4):271-289. doi:10.3322/caac.21349. Sarrafchi A, Rafieian-Kopaei M. The role of community in discovery of new drugs from herbal medicines. J HerbMed Pharmacol. 2014;3(2):69-70. Shah U, Shah R, Acharya S, Acharya N. Novel anticancer agents from plant sources. Chinese J Nat Med. 2013;11(1):16-23. doi:10.1016/S1875-5364(13)60002-3. Ren Y, Yu J, Douglas Kinghorn A. Development of anticancer agents from plant-derived sesquiterpene lactones. Curr Med Chem. 2016;23(23):2397-2420. PDF 96.97 K Receive Date: 02 December 2016 Accept Date: 21 January 2017 First Publish Date: 01 February 2017 Hajinabi, K. (2017). Natural Based Anticancer Drugs and Their Worthiness. Hospital Practices and Research, 2(1), 24-24. doi: 10.15171/hpr.2017.06 Kamran Hajinabi. "Natural Based Anticancer Drugs and Their Worthiness". Hospital Practices and Research, 2, 1, 2017, 24-24. doi: 10.15171/hpr.2017.06 Hajinabi, K. (2017). 'Natural Based Anticancer Drugs and Their Worthiness', Hospital Practices and Research, 2(1), pp. 24-24. doi: 10.15171/hpr.2017.06 Hajinabi, K. Natural Based Anticancer Drugs and Their Worthiness. Hospital Practices and Research, 2017; 2(1): 24-24. doi: 10.15171/hpr.2017.06	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line79
__label__wiki	0.720761	0.720761	Varese Sarabande: "ANNE WITH AN “E”" music by Amin Bhatia and Ari Posner Original Music from the CBC and Netflix series Anne with an “E” will be released digitally on December 27th, 2019 exclusively from Varèse Sarabande Records. A CD version of the soundtrack to Northwood Entertainment’s series will release on January 24th, 2020, and is now available for pre-order on VareseSarabande.com and other retailers. The soundtrack includes the theme song “Ahead by a Century” by The Tragically Hip and score from the composing duo of Amin Bhatia and Ari Posner. Season 3 of the program returns in January 2020. “Doing a soundtrack felt natural because much like an orchestra, the series Anne with an “E” contains a great many components that are all moving in the same direction to tell beautiful and inspiring stories contained within. There were certain instruments and styles of music that we decided on quite early in the process. The Celtic flavor was a natural choice from the very beginning, and this informed the instrumentation that usually includes fiddle, tin whistle, accordion and mandolin. However, we were encouraged to experiment and expand those parameters wherever it felt right for the story, so that brought in other woodwinds and strings, ambient and percussive textures, solo cello and of course piano”. – Amin Bhatia & Ari Posner, composers. The series, a re-imagining of the classic book Anne of Green Gables, is a coming-of-age story about a young orphan who is seeking love, acceptance and her place in the world. Amybeth McNulty stars as Anne, who has endured an abusive childhood in orphanages and the homes of strangers. Set in the late 1890s, Anne is mistakenly sent to live with aging siblings, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert (played by Geraldine James and R.H. Thomson), who reside on Prince Edward Island. Anne, who proves to be uniquely spirited, imaginative and smart, transforms the lives of Marilla, Matthew and everyone else in their small town. While Anne with an “E” honors the foundation of L. M. Montgomery’s novel, the series explores contemporary issues of identity, racism, feminism, friendship, bullying, gender parity, and empowerment through the lens of its fierce, starry-eyed, irrepressible protagonist. “A period piece though it may be, the stories in Anne with an “E” are universal and timeless. Every detail, including the costumes and sets, the writing, the acting and even the live instruments in our score are incredibly accurate to the time. Yet a contemporary light shines on the issues that these characters would have faced back then, issues that are old as time and still as true and meaningful today. In that sense, much like the Tragically Hip’s main title song “Ahead by a Century”, we have always felt that the whole concept behind the show was exactly that”. – Amin Bhatia & Ari Posner, composers. “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Varèse Sarabande on a soundtrack release for Anne with an “E”. Varèse is a label known for impeccable taste and savvy distribution – and we couldn’t be in better hands. The Anne with an “E” fans have been asking for this since the show launched so we’re grateful to finally be able to give them access to this gorgeous music by the brilliant Ari & Amin prior to the launch of our moving final season on Netflix. I’m also grateful to The Tragically Hip for lending their important and seminal song, “Ahead By A Century” to our credit sequence and to this stunning soundtrack”. – Miranda de Pencier, Executive Producer, Anne with an “E” and President, Northwood Entertainment. ABOUT AMIN BHATIA... With nearly 50 scores to his credit, Emmy nominated composer Amin Bhatia has written music for film, TV and album projects for over 30 years. Versatile in both orchestral and electronic music, Amin’s television projects in addition to the CBC/Netflix/Northwood series Anne with an “E”, include internationally acclaimed series Flashpoint and X Company, the docudrama series Blood and Fury: America’s Civil War, as well as guest compositions on The Handmaid’s Tale. Feature films include Storm, Iron Eagle II, Rescue Heroes: The Movie, John Woo's Once a Thief and many IMAX large format documentaries for award winning filmmaker David Lickley. Amin’s prizes in the Roland International Synthesizer competitions won him international fame in his youth, leading to projects with David Foster and Steve Porcaro. His solo albums “The Interstellar Suite” and “Virtuality” have garnered rave reviews for Amin’s signature neo-classical style and huge dynamic range. Among other awards and nominations, Amin Bhatia and longtime friend and collaborator Ari Posner share a Canadian Screen Award for their work on Flashpoint, and an Emmy nomination for the Disney series Get Ed. ABOUT ARI POSNER... He is a fixture in Canadian film and television, in addition to scoring Netflix/CBC/Northwood’s Anne with an “E”, Posner’s series scoring credits include X Company, Blood and Fury: America’s Civil War, and the critically acclaimed TV series Flashpoint, as well as the feature films All the Wrong Reasons, Borealis, and the romantic comedy My Awkward Sexual Adventure. The music composer’s repertoire spans from long-format work to ads to animated series, and everything in between. Originally from Winnipeg, Ari is a proud alumnus of York University’s Fine Arts Program where he studied composition and improvisation. Through his traditional music background and experience collaborating with live musicians and orchestras, Posner has developed a rich compositional skill set. His studio is currently located at Pirate Radio and Television in downtown Toronto. Labels: Varese Sarabande Walt Disney Records: "THE MANDALORIAN: CHAPTER 8" ... Fox Music/Hollywood Records: "SPIES IN DISGUISE" m... Caldera Records... Gets NAKED and More! Sony Pictures Home Entertainment: "OVERCOMER" [BLU... RLJE FILMS PRESENTS: "THE SHED" [DVD] Tor Books: "Burn the Dark" Malus Domestica (Volume... Walt Disney Records: "STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWA... Walt Disney Records: "TOGO" music by Mark Isham Silva Screen Records: "HIS DARK MATERIALS" music b... Howlin’ Wolf Records: a film by TOBE HOOPER “DJINN... Intrada: "PARIS UNDER THE STARS: BALLET MUSIC FOR ... Intrada: "DIAL M FOR MURDER" Music by DIMITRI TIOM... Howlin' Wolf Records: Our 43 Release... "GANJA & H... Varese Sarabande: "ANNE WITH AN “E”" music by Amin... Music.Film Recordings: "SEBERG" music by Jed Kurzel Lakeshore Records: "LIMETOWN" music by Ronit Kirchman Lakeshore Records: "WE BELIEVE IN DINOSAURS" music... Milan Records: "6 UNDERGROUND" music by Lorne Balfe Sony Music: "JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL" music by Hen... Milan Records: "EUPHORIA" music by Labrinth on 2-LP Interview with Composer SAM WAYMON on Howlin' Wolf... RLJ Entertainment: "ADOPT A HIGHWAY" [DVD/BLU-RAY] RLJ Entertainment: "TRICK" [DVD/BLU-RAY] MVD Entertainment Group: "The Limits Of Control" (... Universal Studios Home Entertainment: "HUSTLERS" [... Universal Studios Home Entertainment: "DOWNTON ABB... Bedroom Community: "THE COUNTY" music by Valgeir S... Silva Screen Records: "Only Fools & Horses" - The ... Intrada: "RETURN FROM WITCH MOUNTAIN" Music by LAL... Intrada: "DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD" Music by... Lakeshore Records: "SERVANT" music by Trevor Gureckis Sony Music: "LITTLE WOMEN" music by Alexandre Desplat Sony Music/Masterworks: "THE TURNING" Sony Music: "A HIDDEN LIFE" music by James Newton ... Varese Sarabande: "THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESIST...	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line80
__label__wiki	0.789432	0.789432	A Woman in a Man's World Parminder Mew is an extraordinary woman, whose enthusiasm and professionalism is evident from the moment she starts talking. We recently caught up with her and via the wonder of Zoom discussed her somewhat unusual career in construction for a woman and the challenges she has faced along the way. Parminder started her official training with what was a relatively new Construction Management degree at the time at Salford University, for which places were highly competitive. Students on the course which was developed by the top ten contractors, all blue-chip companies, were required to have sponsorship. The course was intended to address a perceived gap in training, as whilst tradesmen could become site agents, then site managers, then project managers, there were none of the qualified, educated, degree-based people with practical skills and experience coming through the industry. It focused on providing opportunities for students to put into practise all that they were learning, but it did provide them with a wage while working, as well as paying for books and support materials. Parminder describes the degree course as “fundamental to her career path, with many of the students on the course still being friends today.” She was supported by R M Douglas, a company which later became Tilbury Douglas, then Interserve, headed up by Sir Robert Douglas. Parminder describes him as “incredibly forward thinking in his approach for the 1980’s.” She remembers that he employed more female engineers than any other company and that on the first building site she walked onto, had two other women working there, which was very unusual. Parminder recalls that it her dream was always to become a Construction Director for a main contractor rather than a small company as there were no women on the Board which Tilbury Douglas gave her the opportunity to pursue. Initially she trained as a setting out engineer which taught her the importance of being able to translate drawings onto the actual ground which required total accuracy. She then moved onto planning & programming, working at the Head Office. It was here that one of the Directors noticed her ability and ambition and took her under his wing, to the point where he moved a desk into his office so that they could work together every day. Here she learnt about projects and tenders which developed into a love of programming for Parminder, working by hand rather than using computers which were still in their infancy. “Here, I was planning multi-million-pound projects, looking at how one tiny element could affect the deadline at the end, as well as the budget – all by hand-drawn plans, which was quite an art” says Parminder. She remembers how the third year was the hardest as the students were made to travel extensively across the country working on different projects. “This was intended to give us the confidence to walk onto a building site on any project where you knew your role and your place in the structure.” The only woman on site During this time, Parminder met many people including peers who would in today’s world, now be considered as extremely sexist site managers, whereas she says that the ground workers and tradesmen tended to be more accepting, simply looking for clear instructions. “I never saw myself as a woman on site and just set out to do my job. I was never treated as a woman – I was just Pam to the ordinary site workers, as I showed them respect for their expertise at the job they were doing.” She felt that colleagues were slightly trickier as it was an extremely competitive environment, and they could see that she was ambitious to progress up the career ladder. “I proved myself qualified for that progression through working really hard – I had no life outside of work, although I still managed to let my hair down occasionally. It was a great life!” Once graduated, Parminder was sent to a project building the Waitrose warehouses at Bracknell, working as an engineer with support from her Project Manager, who recognised her skills in computer programming. She quickly became Section Engineer, with more managerial responsibility which essential meant that she had skipped several steps of the normal career path. “I was a really bad engineer, so that was probably part of his motivation too, alongside the management potential I displayed” laughs Parminder. It was here that she met her husband to be, who was a Senior Engineer on the project. Parminder describes how at that time, she had more interest in managing projects and ensuring that sub-contractors performed to a high standard. “This meant that I became a manager at quite an early stage,” she states, although the 80’s recession meant that the company was taken over and there were a lot of redundancies. Having moved to London to work on a range of sites, Parminder decided that it was time to find a new role, which she quickly did, with AMEC, becoming the first female to work for them and where she was taken under the wing of the soon to retire, Construction Director. They supported her with additional training and even put her forward for a national award organised by the top ten companies, for which she wrote a paper on “Recycling in the Construction Industry.” As part of the competition, Parminder travelled overseas to research the subject, visiting locations across Germany, Denmark, Holland to see how they dealt with their materials in terms of recycling. “It is interesting that to this day, we are still way behind other European countries in this area,” she comments. She recalls how in Berlin, at the time of the Berlin Wall being demolished, they took all the rubble along specially constructed train tracks to be ground down and then returned to be used in the city in concrete. Having presented her paper to the top companies, she won the award, a first for her company and for a woman, which made her parents extremely proud. She states that this experience not only opened her eyes to the potential for recycling in this country but also accustomed her to presenting to high level audiences and she was rewarded with the new job title of Assistant Manager, and nine months later Manager. How IT helped Her next project was in Dorset working with a Construction Director and other senior managers on a £30 million scheme, where her skills with computer programming made her stand out. “Many of the senior team had not received any training with computers nor had a degree level education which was startling to me,” comments Parminder, “I stuck out because I could work a computer, had a degree and was a woman!” Here she had her own project to run, but she was also helping the other managers by programming all of their work for all the other sites which she felt was a great opportunity to show off her capabilities. Her Director, who became a lifelong friend, then retired and encouraged her to look for a company with whom she could settle and develop a stronger career path than the one that was available to her at AMEC. Parminder joined VINCI, again being the first female to join the company, “There just were not many women in the industry at all,” she states. At this point she moved to work with a Project Director at a site in Hampshire, running her own projects, including one for the Ministry of Defence (MOD), building a new rugby stadium at Aldershot, which was extremely successful. Parminder explains that Quantity Surveyors (QS) who are the accountants of the industry and Site Managers (SM) who run the projects, work hand in hand, although there has always been tension between the two. When you get a great team operating well together, this can have a huge positive impact on profits. “I have always had a reputation for being very fair but also someone that has high expectations of others,” said Parminder. “I am someone who is good at procedures and anticipating how changes can require a project to adapt. “I see that the job of a manager is to make sure that life is made easier for company owners and in return, they then will be supportive. It is also crucial that you provide clear direction for the sub-contractors and that any issues are highlighted and dealt with to prevent projects failing.” It was here that she met her business partner to be, Peter Oliver, who helped her to develop a better understanding of the commercial side of the business including how to make contracts work better by taking ownership of the contract at an early stage which was unusual within the industry. Her career continued to progress as she became Project Manager for a range of blue-chip projects including IBM as well as H & S Aviation, the former being a 24-hour shift working project, with a quick turnaround, which was also a live site, building around people who needed to continue to work at all times. “It was complicated, but I loved it and I was able to help generate significant profits for the company, which really gave a me a kick” explains Parminder. A change in Director at the company led to a situation where her meteoric rise through the ranks was questioned and when faced with demotion, Parminder began to ask herself if being a woman, or being young was threatening to others. “I was also recently married, and I did wonder if there was the expectation that I would want to start a family.” She continued, “My parents always advised me to give the impression that the job was everything and to act professional in all that I did, which meant that often I wouldn’t wear my wedding ring to prevent any misinterpretation of my commitment to my career.” Parminder was disappointed by this negative situation and she jumped at an approach from Overbury in London, again to be the first female working for this company. Overbury had chosen Parminder as they were looking to expand their services from office fit outs to include construction and at the time, they were lacking in the expertise required to handle this new work. Her first project was to put right one that had started to go wrong without the different parties involved falling out, due to her experience in dealing with contracts. Meanwhile she had also set up her own business, Darcy Construction, with her husband Robert and business partner Peter, with the long-term view to grow the business, initially with Parminder carrying on with her career. Building a Temple Six months later, she received a phone call from a Sikh gentleman, who was involved in a project to build the Sri Guru Singh Gurdwara, a Sikh temple in Southall which would be the biggest in Europe. She agreed to help with some pro-bono work for the project, despite working long hours for her own employer. Parminder explains that Sikhs are very equal in their dealings with women and in fact names are bilingual so that they can be applied to either sex, with the only differentiation being the middle name, Kaur which means lioness and Singh which means lion. “Sikh women are very strong, and they are not ones to stay at home, preferring to work alongside the men,” said Parminder. “My father always encouraged me to go into construction and this formed the basis of my approach to being on building sites, where you all look the same wearing protective clothing and hard hats, so my femininity was never an issue for me,” she explains. It soon became apparent that the project required more than a little help. Along with Robert and Peter she did a huge amount of number crunching and ultimately ended up pulling together a team of people to make the project successful. This project did put her in a personal dilemma as she had only been with Overbury for six months and I didn’t want to let them down. “They were really supportive, and we agreed terms for me to work for them for a period whilst sorting the initial issues out for the temple project before I left to work on it fully through my company Darcy Construction.” We knew that we had a massive task ahead of us to sort out the current problems and get the project to completion including helping the committee with raising funds which was something we had never done before. “I loved the challenge of this project,” said Parminder, “we made the seemingly impossible happen!” Donations came from the community and reduced the risk to the project by breaking it into different packages where we could at least complete the work on the basement level and we organised a ground-breaking ceremony, which brought in over £200,000 on the day. Parminder met some really inspiring Sikhs through this project who were extremely generous with their time and money, and who all had amazing stories of how they came to the UK with nothing but have subsequently built successful businesses. “It was the biggest project that I had ever done and meant a lot to me personally, as I wanted to make the community proud, at the same time proving that a Sikh woman could achieve great things, especially one who had married an Englishman, which at the time was not common.” Despite other issues along the way, the project was extremely successful, and the temple was opened by Prince Charles, who spoke highly of his appreciation of such a monument being constructed. To this day, the temple stands as a symbol to Sikhs and is used daily by the community. When this project came to an end four years later and having had two sons, Parminder decided to return to London for a period. A little while later, after being the main carer for the children, Robert decided to focus on his career, working for other companies. As her children were still quite young, Parminder decided to focus on working locally, which in turn allowed her to split her time between looking after the children, often taking them to sites and still maintaining a Full-time level of work that kept her interested as well as allowing her time for active family holidays. On behalf of Darcy, Parminder and Peter purchased some land, which they developed, and this enabled them to grow their network of contacts and clients more locally over the next eight years. Despite this being successful and extremely profitable, Parminder felt the need for more of a challenge. “I realised that I had gone from working in London with around 60 consultants and over 100 people working on site at Interserve, to a local site, where I was back working as a Site Manager - which was a role I had last undertaken in my twenties,” she explained. In 2008, the recession hit, and it nearly led her to lose the business, with tough financial times across the industry which Parminder says, “I realised that I was taking too many risks and the threat of losing a business which I had built up over the past twelve years was scary!” She describes this experience as an eye-opener as she was responsible for her own family as well as the people she employed. “It made me think about the importance of cash flow and the need for balance in the type of work I did which needed to be a mix, allowing cash to come in from some projects steadily.” The situation meant that she had to go out to find new clients - YMCA became a top client based on the fact that Parminder had experience of not only the Sikh temple in Southall but also other charity projects in London. She gradually built up a client base which included the Society of St James, SOZO Ministries and Darcy Construction gained a reputation for working with charities which Parminder really enjoyed doing. “I felt that it fitted well with my ethos of giving clients the best you can and make them feel good about what you create as a team.” Parminder admits that she has not actively market her business and that it is something that is now learning to do, having previously relied on word of mouth for new clients. A Global Pandemic The current COVID-19 pandemic did have an impact on the construction but Parminder proudly states that they continued working throughout, putting in place the required safety standards, so that she could continue employing and paying workers during this challenging time. “My upbringing taught me to respect authority and this respect extended to my client, who was relying on me to complete the project. It did mean that the project took a little longer and there were additional costs due to the circumstances, but they worked every day to get the job done.” When faced with a shortage of plaster, which threatened to hold up the project, everyone worked around the clock and no job was too much. They covered each other’s roles and Robert, who by then re-joined the company as a Project Manager, phoned around to buy stock. They then hired a van they went around to various suppliers up and down the county to collect plaster and other stock to enable the work team to carry on with the project. “This is just one example of us doing the best we can as a business,” said Parminder. “With COVID-19, it feels like a stop button has been pressed. The tenders have dried up and it is going to be a tough year, but we have been there before,” said Parminder. She has a couple of plots of land that she will be applying for planning permission to build on to keep her staff working and is working some of the time back in London, as well as some old clients who have been in touch about projects. “It does mean that we have to be flexible on costs and I have offered to do some pro bono work, mainly to keep myself sane!” Parminder has also recently joined Enterprising Women so that she can “keep her brain going” as she wants to use the time to re-educate herself. She admits that she has always wanted to be a Fellow in the Chartered Institute of Builders, but previously never had the time, so this is also on the to-do list for this year, as there are not many women at that level. “I want to show other women that they can also achieve that level in their career,” she comments. She has also taken on a young female architect for six months though the Government’s Kick Start Scheme and her training will include seeing how the contracting side works to give her a rounded understanding of the construction process. Peter is training one of Parminder and Robert’s sons who was going to go to university, but who has joined the family business focusing on the quantity surveying side, although he ultimately wants to be an architect. “I’ve convinced him to do a Foundation year as a Construction Manager first so that he can take that knowledge onto whatever career path in the industry that he follows.” Parminder is also using the time to get a better understanding of marketing and has started work with a mentor, who has encouraged her to take one day a week at home to focus on her own personal development. “I like it as I’ve never had time to myself and it is so great to have the opportunity to stop and think,” says Parminder, “Rather than being reactive, I now stand back and look at the business from a different perspective. I love these days – they have become my favourite day of the week.” Her mentor has also suggested getting out of her comfort zone and starting to build her network of contacts, which she admits that she hasn’t really done since the temple project. “I hadn’t realised how insular I had become running my business, concentrating on the projects and all of the day-to-day responsibilities. I’ve built a fantastic team so it seems like the perfect time to embrace this new focus to ensure that the company can grow long term.” “I am particularly interested in offering the female perspective on things – I’ve never worked for a female team, so that might be exciting to try,” Parminder stated. “In October I attended the International Women in Construction Conference which was amazing as I met some phenomenal ladies which really motivated me. There are now more women working in construction to share stories and experiences with.” she states. Whilst there are still relatively few women in the industry, they all face the same challenges, and she is looking forward to developing those relationships further to support each other. “It feels great to talk to other women who understand construction, which includes my mentor who has a background in the industry.” Parminder has started to use LinkedIn, partly to help her new architect recruit a job at the end of her training, and the post she put out provoked a large number of responses. “It made me realise that social media does work so I am looking forward to developing my network further.” When asked where her love of construction came from, Parminder looks back to time spent with her father, as from an early age, she accompanied her father when visiting the building projects which were converted into flats and rented out. “I love the buzz of construction and it is a very tangible thing. I can go up and down the country and see buildings that I have helped to create such as the football stadium in Middlesborough and the Dulux factories in Middlesborough and the Halifax offices in Leeds – it is such a lovely feeling!” This passion for construction has continued as both her sons are looking to work in the industry and despite the challenging times, Parminder is optimistic about the future of construction and in particular her company. Parminder’s advice to any woman considering starting a business themselves is to. “If you are a female working in the construction industry, you have to be better than anyone else, work harder than they do because knowledge is power and this in turn allows you to command a level of respect on site.” “Women tend to be able to multi-skilled and able to multi-task naturally,” states Parminder. Particularly in construction, you can be working on many different projects, each at different stages which requires you to switch your attention quickly but to be focused on the requirements of each one. I have found that Men on site tend to focus on one task or activity at a time which is just a different style of working, but it is important to recognise this. Parminder’s top tips for female entrepreneurs make your mistakes somewhere else; to learn your craft before you go out there on your own build respect by developing your knowledge and experience on the job don’t be afraid to ask for advice research your subject thoroughly be flexible and adaptable – as a business owner you have to wear many hats! build teams with a balance of skills and personalities For more information about Darcy Construction visit www.darcyconstruction.co.uk Madhuri Warren As a female entrepreneur running a business in the traditionally male-oriented science and innovation sector, I previously found it difficult to meet other women in similar situations, but I have found many inspirational role models through Enterprising Women. Enterprising Women has helped me grow by giving me insight into how successful companies are run, and offering business support and advice. Pathology Diagnostics Ltd	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line86
__label__wiki	0.868269	0.868269	Unit : CONTOURING The GPS Block I satellites were only launched for system testing. The 24 operational or Block II satellites were due for launch from October 1986 to December 1988 but the space shuttle Challenger accident seriously delayed the programme. However, the launch programme came back on a new schedule and the full constellation of 24 satellites was operational in 1996. As the Block II satellites reach the end of their design life they are being replaced by Block IIR (replenishment) satellites. The Block IIR satellites have the same signals in space as the Block II satellites. However, they autonomously navigate, that is they create their own navigation message and maintain full accuracy for at least 180 days. They have improved reliability and integrity of broadcast signal. There is additional radiation hardening of the satellite and cross-link ranging between satellites. This allows much greater flexibility in control of the system and some of the Control Segment’s functions have been transferred to the satellites themselves. There are two atomic clocks on at all times. The satellite has a larger fuel capacity. In 1996, a major policy statement from the White House was issued. In effect, it stated that at some date between 2000 and 2006, Selective Availability (SA) would be removed and therefore there would be full access to both frequencies. In May 2000, SA was removed. In January 1999, the White House through the Office of the Vice President announced that a third civilian signal would be located at 1176.45 MHz. This is the L5 signal proposed for future Block IIF satellites. It was also announced that a second civilian signal would be located at 1227.6 MHz with the current military signal and that would be implemented on satellites scheduled for launch from 2003. This is the L2C signal on future IIR-M satellites. In March 1997 Dr James Schlesinger, a former Secretary of Defense, summed up the situation with respect to GPS. ‘The nation’s reliance on GPS has become an issue of national security in its broadest sense that goes beyond merely national defense.’ Originally GPS was conceived as a Military Support System for War, but President Reagan, in 1983, decided that there should be civil access to the system. Therefore, it is now a critical dual-use US national asset. On the other hand, it has become more essential to military forces than had ever been previously imagined but it has also become indispensable to civil and commercial users as well. However, it is still funded, managed, and operated by the US Department of Defense. The civil and military communities have different needs for the twenty-first century’s upgraded GPS system. The military require greater security of the system, a quicker fix from a cold start, more powerful signals, their own signals for fast acquisition and better security codes. These will be achieved with a new M code on the L1 and L2 frequencies. The civil market requires that the GPS signal is accurate, fully available, has full coverage, measurable integrity, redundant signals, more power and that SA remains switched off. A second civil signal is required for simpler ionospheric corrections and a third civil signal for high accuracy, real-time applications. Those signals which are required for ‘safety of life’ applications require spectrum protection. This will be achieved with the new L2C and L5 signals and codes. The L2C code on the L2 signal and theMcode on both the L1 and L2 frequencies will be implemented on the Block IIR-M satellites and the L5 signal will be implemented on the Block IIF satellites. The L2C code is not just to be a replica of the existing L1 C/A code. In 2002 there were estimated to be about 50 000 dual-frequency receivers in use and to be worth about $1bn not counting spares, software and associated communications. Unlike leisure industry receivers, these receivers are used to add value to society, for example to monitor earthquakes, volcanoes, continental drift, and weather. They add value for cadastral and land survey purposes, for guidance and control of mining, construction and agricultural operations and are used in land and offshore oil and mineral exploration and marine surveys. DESCRIBE GPS SYSTEM FUTURE?	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line87
__label__cc	0.520763	0.479237	Home » Musicians » Dan Swano (Witherscape) Dan Swano (Witherscape) Interview with Dan Swano from Witherscape by Dorothy Cheng at 25 August 2013, 12:30 PM The legendary, charismatic and prolific Dan Swano returns this year with another release from his new band, WITHERSCAPE. Taking time off his busy schedule to talk to Metal Temple’s Dorothy Cheng, he elaborated on what first interested him about Progressive Metal, his many musical inspirations, advice for up and coming Progressive bands, and finally, his monumental distaste for Rap music. Greetings Dan, how are you? Before we start, congratulations are in order for putting out another massively wonderful record - the Metal world implodes every time you come up with something new! Having said that, let's head forward. Thanks, man! It feels good to know the stuff works for more than myself and Ragz (Widerberg) What first caught your attention about Progressive Metal? I guess my first experience of "today's" progressive metal was buying QUEENSRYCHE’S Rage for Order the day it was released, and I hated it! I sold it to a guy down the street the same day. I was not expecting something so "complicated" since I had heard their previous stuff and "Walk in the Shadows" and "London" on the radio. They had their revenge on me with Operation: Mindcrime though. I still love that album to bits. I also think the track "Halloween" by HELLOWEEN is a fantastic showcase of metal taken to a higher level! And then of course, when I bought When Day and Dream Unite from DREAM THEATER. That was quite a revelation, but the big bang was Images and Words of course What is it like working with only one other person in a band? Numerous reviews have celebrated your partnership with Widerberg, but from your perspective, what are the challenges and rewards of being one half of a duo? There is a saying in Swedish that is roughly translated as "Shared joy, double joy". To be your own captain in a project can be fun and sometimes highly rewarding because it is the "all alone" part of it that inspires you the most (like with Moontower \[Swano’s solo album]), but having one more person around makes it harder to abandon the project or let it fade into obscurity for too long. There is always another one you have to think about, and you don't wanna let that person down, so you move forward at a steady pace. It's also great to be able to bounce ideas back and forth and inspire each other. I always enjoy it most when I’m writing and rehearsing with one guy only. My first band GHOST was a duo and once we added a bassplayer and later on a singer and a keyboarder, the whole dynamics changed and it was harder to try a musical idea, because you had to teach four people rather than just one, and there's always someone who doesn't "get it" as fast as the others and slows you down, and I need speed when I am "in the zone" After years of being in the scene, what is the one thing that keeps motivating you to produce more records? I need to write and record stuff. It's in my blood. But what keeps me motivated to release the stuff and go through that whole process is the fact that there is still an audience for me and my projects out there. It's amazing to see people I don't know "defend me" and my music when someone makes a rude comment on the stuff online etc. That's my number one motivation! What is the inspiration behind the band's name, WITHERSCAPE? We just couldn't find a name that wasn't already taken, so it boiled down to a lot of words we thought were cool, and I told Ragz I liked "Wither" and "Scape" and before we new it, we finally found a name that wasn't "taken" and it was "Witherscape" What made you make the decision to sing more on this album? I just felt that the combination of clean with "attitude" and growls would be awesome to use more as a "duet" on the same riff, rather than having clean on the soft and growls on the "evil" riffs. As far as I know, that's not been done by any other bands before! Correct me if I am wrong. I got the idea from the singer in PRETTY MAIDS to "switch" between one quite "friendly" voice and one with more attitude on the same riff and I thought "I wanna do that but with DIO’S style" and "growls". Said and done What were some of the things that you learnt during your many years of playing in bands and producing that became the most valuable in making this record? The outcome is what counts. The drums were recorded using cheap, China-made microphones and preamps. We spend time in livingrooms, kitchens (!!) using a laptop only to record some guitars and bass parts, but it worked out fine in the end and it cannot really be heard in the end product that we didn't hang out in a super-studio at all times. Progressive Metal as it is in the scene is experiencing a lot of growth - is there something more that you're eager to see or perhaps undertake yourself? I wish more of the bands still wrote good songs. I mean, there is nothing wrong with noodling around for 10 minutes, but make sure the noodling is based around a kick ass song, like the early SPOCK’S BEARD stuff. Even though their stuff can be 20 minutes or more, each moment counts. What do you think is the most understated or underrated thing about Progressive Metal? Probably the musicians. I mean, they can play well and all, but to remember all that stuff and play it to perfection is a huge deal. They say "let's play the whole of that album" and then they just learn and remember the stuff. Amazing. As a veteran, if you had to give advice to up and coming bands especially in the Progressive Metal scene, what would it be? Make sure that the song works well stripped of all "cool sounds". Play the stuff on acoustics and piano for the keyboards. Make sure it works even without drums, and for god’s sake, make sure to write the music around the vocals, rather than try to add it later like reverb or whatever Metal is a constantly-evolving genre, and Progressive Metal is one of the few that is built on experimentation. However, what is one thing that you would never, ever want to see happen to Metal music? Rap. But it did happen and oh boy, did it suck ass! What was the main inspiration behind the album and is there a particular message for your fans? The inspiration was to "get back out there" and show a sign of life for me. For Ragz I guess making the first record for a label was exciting! Musically it was stuff like the first five JUDAS PRIEST albums, VOIVOD (Nothingface), a bit of 80's QUEENSRYCHE, and of course stuff that inspired Moontower already, like RUSH and OPETH. That would be all for now, thank you so much for your time! Congrats for the new release and good luck on the road ahead. Thanks a lot for your interest in WITHERSCAPE!	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line96
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__label__cc	0.692922	0.307078	Venice Biennale Golden Lion Awarded Artist: Tobias Rehberger’s Touring Exhibition Arrives Shanxi Province, China Hongkong, Jul 29, 2019 — Have you heard that people could play a customized concert just by connecting mobile phone and click the play button? It sounds like an incredible design, but recently been found in a shopping mall located in Taiyuan, Shanxi province of China. When the reporter stepped into the mall, a bunch of acrylic neon signs and cables were hanging from the top. The sign of “Free” “Park” seem mixed and disorderly, but the acrylic neon lights were flickering rhythmically along with the music beats from connecting mobile phone. The art installation attracted the audience instantly and the mall seems converted to a private concert hall. It is one of the masterpieces of the popular artist, Tobias Rehberger. Tobias Rehberger was rewarded the Golden Lion Award at the 53rd Venice Biennale, his creation contains multi art-discipline, such as visual design, architecture design and conceptual art. The current exhibition subverted the traditional visiting mode of art museum, it redefines the relationship among the audience, art work and art museum. From 23 March 2019 to 26 May 2019, the first solo exhibition of Tobias Rehberger “If you don’t use your eyes to see, you will use them to cry” in China was held at the Shanghai Bund Art Museum. After the exhibition set off a craze in Shanghai, Tobias selected the Fashion Walk Shopping Mall in Taiyuan, Shanxi province to end the global tour of this art show. This is the first time that Taiyuan city to host such high-level international art exhibitions. Why the famous international artist selected the shopping mall in a second-tier city to display his art piece? Their collaboration is not just an accidental event. The Fashion Walk Shopping Mall in Taiyuan is focusing on and promoting the art development in a long-term basis. The mall committed itself to create a complex public space covering culture, art, shopping, F&B, etc. The mall continues to innovate in commercial business, bringing in multiple forms of new media, art exhibition, art installation and combine those with commercial public area. This eliminates the gap between art and public group, and creates a new trend for the public to experience the art in shopping mall as a way of leisure and relaxation. According to the organizer, Taiyuan is the last stop of this Tobias art exhibition, it will last for three months and the art work will be shipped back to Germany after the show. On 6 July 2019, Fashion Walk shopping mall launched an innovative party with the art work of Tobias. The mall seems turned into a night club, thousands of fashionistas were attracted and gathered here. The fever is similar to the scene of superstar concert. Online topics of “thousands of fashionistas dancing in the mall” “Fanatical dancing party in the art exhibition” has spread rapidly, and receives over 20 million clicks. The popularity of the event is comparable to a superstar concert. Fashion Walk shopping mall always follow the entertainment and consumption trends of younger generation, continuously explore new business models. The firm does not only unleash the innovative spirit to the extreme for creating distinctive consumer shopping experience, but also helps Chinese business become international. Tobias Rehberger is an artist whose work is characterized by transformation, serendipity, collaboration and shared experience. His work in large-scale often takes the form of visually-rich environments that are sites for social encounter, such as his Was du liebst bringt dich auch zum weinen (2009), which won the Golden Lion for the 53rd Venice Biennale, his recreation of Frankfurt’s Bar Oppenheimer in New York (2013), or his procession of sculptures 24 Stops between the Beyeler Foundation and Vitra Campus near Basel (2015-2016). When working with self-contained sculpture, Rehberger often looks to the viewer, friends and other collaborators to complete or contribute to the work. He invited fellow artists he had portrayed as vases to present him with a bouquet of flowers, completing each Vase Portrait, he asked assistants to initiate sculptural formations in Velcro for his Infection series (2007 – ongoing) and he worked with craftsmen in Cameroon and Thailand to make serendipitous copies of furniture and cars. Working across diverse scales and an array of media, Rehberger is fascinated by the boundless possibilities of object and environment. As Rehberger once described, “I am very interested in this phenomenon that …the object is not only interested in its own existence. It’s a kind of tool helping the existence of something else.” Selected solo exhibitions and projects for the artist include If you don’t use your eyes to see, you will use them to cry, Rockbund Art Museum, Shanghai (2019); Yourself is sometimes a place to call your own, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Busan (2018); 24 Stops, Fondation Beyeler, Basel (2016); Home and Away and Outside, Schirn Kunsthalle, Frankfurt (2014); Tobias Rehberger: Wrap it up, MACRO Museum, Rome (2014); Dazzle Ship London, River Thames, London (2012); When I See the Other Side of Heaven, It Is Just as Blue (commission), The Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul (2012); Nest (commission), Bloomberg SPACE, London (2012); Tobias Rehberger, MAXXI, Rome (2010); The Chicken-and-Egg-No-Problem Wall-Painting, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam (2008); On Otto, Fondazione Prada, Milan (2007); Get a New Liver, Tate Liverpool (2006); Private Matters, Whitechapel Gallery, London (2004); Night Shift, Palais de Tokyo, Paris (2002) and The Sun from Above, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (2000). Tobias Rehberger lives and works in Frankfurt, Germany. Company Name: Fashion Walk Shopping Mall Contact Person: Sherry Liu Email: morningstar.editors@gmail.com Address: No.116 Changfeng Street, Xiaodian District Website Url: https://tinyurl.com/y2e63cpr ← WIMI will Grow Explosively with the Development of 5G Holographic Communication Professor Zhu Haogang, the Chief Architect of LEBEN Attends the 14th China E-Government Forum →	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line99
__label__wiki	0.500429	0.500429	The Matte Box IQ is Irix’s take on a lightweight matte box that uses their magnetic filters The US Navy has released incident reports from pilots describing their encounters with UFOs, including one detailing a silver object ‘the size of a suitcase’ A still from GIMBAL, one of three videos released by the Pentagon showing unidentified aerial phenomena. Not related to the incident reports in this story. The US Navy has released a series of incident reports in which pilots describe encountering UFOs. In one 2014 report, a pilot described seeing an aircraft “approximately the size of a suitcase, and silver in color” off the US east coast. Other reports describe potentially dangerous mid-air encounters with what the pilots believed to be drones. These reports come after the release of three videos showing encounters between Navy pilots and “unidentified aerial phenomena.” Eight incident reports released this week by the US Navy have revealed new details about a series of encounters between Navy pilots and unidentified flying objects (UFOs) off the US east coast. The reports filed to the Navy Safety Center were obtained by military website The Drive following a Freedom of Information Act request, and subsequently by CNN. Each of the eight incidents occurred in a patch of airspace off the coasts of Virginia and North Carolina, with all but one occurring between 2013 and 2014. The reports refer to the UFOs as “unidentified aerial devices.” In one March 26, 2014 report, a pilot described seeing a “metallic object,” which was “small in size, approximately the size of a suitcase, and silver in color.” The pilot came within 1,000 feet of the object, but “was unable to positively determine the identity of the aircraft. The pilot subsequently “attempted to regain visual contact with the aircraft, but was unable.” A screenshot from a video provided by the the Stars Academy of Arts & Science that purports to show a declassified instance of US Navy jet tracking a UFO in flight To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science/YouTube Other reports described some of the flying objects as likely being unmanned aerial systems, or drones. These reports include: A pilot in describing one object seen in November 2013 as having an “approximately 5 foot wingspan and was colored white with no other distinguishable features.” Another pilot in December 2013 receiving “small white visual return” at the location where the radar had identified an unidentified object. A pilot in June 2013 seeing an aircraft that was “white in color and approximately the size of a drone or missile.” Those reports note that the pilots were unable to identify who was piloting the drone-like aircrafts. However, after the June 2013 incident, the Navy noted that “unmanned aerial vehicles pose a significant mid-air collision threat.” In one April 2014 incident, pilots were able to follow and lock in a UFO with their missile systems, but were unable to see the object. The latest incident report released came in February 2019, when pilots reported seeing a “red weather balloon” despite none being reported as active in the area to aviation authorities. The publication of the reports follows the Pentagon’s release last month of three videos showing encounters between Navy pilots and what they call “unidentified aerial phenomena” between 2004 and 2015. They do not show any of the incidents cited in the reports released this week. The videos, filmed using infrared camera systems, show the black objects floating near Navy jets and sometimes accelerating at incredible speeds against the wind, and pilots reacting with bafflement. Read the original article on Business Insider ← My First Youtube Paycheck + How To Make Money On Youtube 2018 RV Living is the Ultimate Social Distancing \| The Motorhome Experiment → Armed Mexicans Were Smuggled In to Guard Border Wall, Whistle-Blowers Say Max Brooks on origin of viral COVID video with Mel Brooks and the struggle of social distancing [Video] White House Retrofits Infrastructure Bill to Better Help Poor Communities	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line105
__label__wiki	0.78901	0.78901	Greek Government Tottering Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou's days and even hours appeared to be numbered after a mutiny within his bloc of parliamentary deputies. The ruling socialists were left with a majority of 2 MPs after the resignation on Tuesday of Milena Apostolaki from Pasok, calling the prime minister's idea of holding a referendum on a new, 100bn euro bailout package approved in Brussels last week "deeply divisive". She is holding onto her seat as an independent. Another two socialist MPs, Vaso Papandreou and Eva Kaili, have asked for a national unity government. Eva Kaili also asked the PM to step down. Vaso Papandreou declared that "the country is threatened with imminent bankruptcy. I call upon the President of the Republic to call a meeting of party leaders with the object of forming a government of national salvation that would secure the aid package agreed on October 27, and then immediately take the government to national elections." It is increasingly clear that Papandreou would not survive Friday's confidence vote on the strength of its 150 remaining MPs, and the government could well fall sooner. A cabinet meeting on Tuesday night eventually backed the referendum idea, but it is far from clear whether all ministers are agreed on the terms on which it should be carried out. Were Papandreou to go, a smooth transition scenario would entail a government of national unity with the conservatives once he had done so, and a caretaker prime minister acceptable to both sides - possibly one pulled from retirement - put in his place. The bumpier scenatio would have Greece going directly to an election that would likely lead to a hung parliament and a coalition process. Conservative leader Antonis Samaras told his MPs on Wednesday that he vowed to rid the country of what he called an irresponsible and dangerous government. New Democracy had denounced the referendum as soon as it was announced as a risky strategy that forced a disoriented, impoverished and divided population to "vote their fear" - leaving the euro - over their anger at the austerity they had to endure. The party renewed its call for elections. An opinion poll by Kappa Research in Sunday's Vima newspaper said that 70 percent of Greeks would rather remain in the euro than return to the drachma. At least two thirds of Greeks have consistently responded in favour of remaining within the euro over the past several months. Other observers have said the referendum, which Interior Minister Haris Kastanidis said would likely take place in January, is effectively putting Greece in a three-month long pre-election period it can ill-afford. Should the referendum fail, it puts Greece on a track of leaving the euro, since the austerity terms accompanying the bailout are the only way for Greece to remain within the eurozone. Outgoing ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet and French President Nicholas Sarkozy have told media since the October 26 summit that Greece got into the euro through fraudulent claims and should never have been allowed to do so. "It's economy was not ready," said Sarkozy. It appears that Papandreou was looking for a way to re-legitimise his government, which has shown signs of fatigue after two years of dealing with Greece's sovereign debt crisis alone. Every time he has brought an austerity bill to parliament the opposition has forced his government and MPs to carry the political cost alone. This has led to the loss of three seats, two failed overtures for a coalition with the leading opposition conservatives, and one reshuffle. Papandreou himself was humiliated by being excluded from talks in Brussels last month leading to a 50% writedown on Greek bonds for private investors. An early election was out of the question for Pasok, which in opinion polls has been garnering around 15 percent compared to New Democracy's 22 percent of the popular vote were elections to happen now. It is a disgraceful descent from the 44 percent of the vote that unexpectedly catapaulted Papandreou to power just two years ago. Evidently Papandreou decided that a referendum was the way to go. He could bypass the bruising experience of a parliamentary discussion and use the one issue Greeks overwhelmingly agree on - remaining within the euro - to renew his government's tattered authority. On the back of this, he would pass further austerity measures and remain in power long enough to reap political credit for the fruits of them. The strategy backfired horribly. New Democracy said it was "determined to pre-empt such political experiments" and called elections a "national necessity". All opposition parties followed ND's stance, declaring themselves categorically against the referendum. Markets tumbled across Europe and in the US on Tuesday, with the Athens Stock Exchange falling by 6.9 percent, and the euro retreated against the dollar. Italian bond spreads with the German bund reached a record 455 basis points. The vote of confidence would normally not be a big hurdle for Papandreou. He would need an absolute minimum of 120 votes in the 300 seat legislature. (To put it technically, according to parliamentary rules, he needs an absolute majority of the MPs present at the vote, but musc secure a minimum of two thirds of MPs). When his party controlled 153 seats he could have passed it handily. But not with an internal revolt. The referendum requires Papandreou to mobilise his cabinet to send a request to parliament. There, the motion has to receive an absolute majority of 151 seats, in order to go to the president, Karolos Papoulias, who then issues a decree for the referendum. In the referendum itself, according to article 44 of the constitution, if the motion in question has not already been put to parliament, Papandreou requires an absolute majority of at least 40% of Greek voters. If he sends the bailout package to parliament in the form of a bill, he will need an absolute majority of 50% of voters. Posted by John T Psaropoulos at Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Aliki 2 November 2011 at 07:56 Thank you, John! Papademos Receives Vote of Confidence But Disagree... The Conservative Conundrum The Bill for Incompetence Has Arrived Greece Still Without Interim Government After Papa... 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__label__cc	0.603195	0.396805	CANADA OR BUST, Chapter 3 : IN WHICH WE RE-ASSESS OUR RANKINGS space Day 3: St. Joseph, MO to Sioux Falls, SD Another day dawned s... Monday, August 10, 2015 Road Junkies 0 Comments CANADA OR BUST, Chapter 3: IN WHICH WE RE-ASSESS OUR Day 3: St. Joseph, MO to Sioux Falls, SD Another day dawned sunny and warm on this journey to escape the heat of Georgia summer. It wasn't so much the 75° temperature as the 90% humidity that gave the day such a muggy feeling the moment we stepped outside. Under the canopy in front of the hotel, the number of motorcycles—mostly Harleys—had multiplied overnight. We finally learned from the desk clerk last night why we saw an unusually large concentration of bikes and motorcycle trailers yesterday. The legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, one of the world’s largest such events, concluded in western South Dakota yesterday, and participants are on their way home. This little town of 6,883 hosts more than half a million motorcycle enthusiasts for a week each August. With 2015 marking the 75th anniversary of the rally, attendance projections breached one million. Though official counts have yet to be announced, every indication points to a record-breaking crowd. Something corny here Since we entered southern Illinois, we have been driving through the heart of corn country. As we drove up I-29 into Iowa, both sides of the highway were lined with massive fields of corn. Shortly after we entered the state, we turned west and picked up NE-2 toward Lincoln. We took a brief detour on NE-67 to the tiny village of Dunbar (pop. 187) to mail some memory cards to family members about my grandfather, whose birthday is coming up this week. Since he was a lifelong resident of the even smaller hamlet of Dunbar, AL, it seemed fitting to seek out a Dunbar postmark. Once a thriving freighting depot in the 1880s, Dunbar, NE today has been reduced to one active business—a fabricator of custom workshop cabinetry—and a post office open from 1 to 3 p.m. The town hall/fire department building was locked up tight at 9:15 on this Monday morning. We arrived at the Nebraska State Capitol just before 10:30, easily locating free (and shady!) parking across the street. Not finding the usual prominent signs identifying the “Public Entrance,” we wandered into the south entrance on the main floor, startled by the empty corridor inside. Expecting a security guard to swoop down and intercept us at any moment, we crept warily into the building. At the end of the hall, under a vaulted ceiling reminiscent of a medieval castle, we were warmly greeted by friendly Nebraska volunteers staffing the capitol information desk. It was here we got our first orientation to the “cross within a square” floor plan of the Nebraska statehouse. When the state announced an architectural competition in 1919 to replace its crumbling sandstone capitol, there was a strong emphasis on creating a statehouse that captured the spirit of Nebraska. Moreover, the design would need to accommodate the state’s “pay as you go” funding strategy, because the state constitution’s ban on debt and deficit spending would impose a ten-year construction period with $1 million budgeted per year from a special tax. Chimney Rock (L) and Nebraska State Capitol (R) Celebrated New York architect Bertram Goodhue submitted the winning design—a broad base reflecting the wide expanse of Nebraska’s prairie centered by a tall tower as a landmark visible from miles away. The treatment brings to mind Chimney Rock, the state’s most prominent and well-known geological formation, which served as a landmark to early pioneers migrating westward. Interior dome of the rotunda In the first phase of construction, the three-story outer square—a corridor with rooms on each side—was built around the perimeter of the existing capitol. After government offices were moved into this new construction, the old statehouse was demolished to make way for the “cross” and central tower, which were also built in phases. Four courtyards were tucked in between the corners of the square and the center of the cross, where the rotunda was located. Only recently has the state budgeted funds to complete Goodhue’s concept for the courtyards. Doors to the Warner Chamber (L) and the legislative chamber (R) Renowned Nebraska architect Thomas Kimball, who guided the architectural competition process, insisted that a complete interior artistic treatment be integrated into the design plan. With this in mind, Goodhue engaged a sculptor, an artist talented in multiple mediums, and a Nebraska philosophy professor as thematic consultant. This team elevated the Nebraska capitol from just another beautiful building to a monumental space rich in meaning and symbolism reflecting Nebraska’s human and natural history. Floor and ceiling mosaics depict agricultural products and native animals. Murals relate the march of human history. Even the prehistoric life of Nebraska is included. Native American influence is celebrated in carved mahogany doors to one of the two legislative chambers. Reflecting the wide array of cultures which have influenced western thought over time, a variety of architectural styles—from Byzantine to Italian Renaissance—have been harmoniously incorporated into the statehouse. The Great Hall, Goodhue’s centerpiece that leads to the rotunda, evokes the majesty of a great cathedral—one whose marble columns are topped by capitals featuring bison heads and stalks of corn. Above the rotunda is a 110-ft. dome featuring a mosaic mural honoring human virtues. Legislative chamber To streamline government operations and reduce costs, Nebraska voted to move to a unicameral legislature in 1937, the only one of its kind among U.S. states. The body comprises 49 members, called senators, who enact legislation in a chamber which honors the age of settlement on the plains. Multi-colored marble columns in the chamber symbolize the state’s ethnic diversity. Just below the capitol dome on the 14th floor, a series of murals in the Memorial Chamber honors the everyday heroes of Nebraska—military personnel, first responders, civil rights activists, relief workers, volunteers, and medical workers. An exterior observation deck around the chamber’s perimeter offers expansive views of Lincoln and beyond. View north from observation deck Unlike in some states whose tour offices are staffed by volunteers, Alex, our capitol guide, was part of the statehouse personnel. With her background in art history and her obvious appreciation for her state capitol, she was an excellent ambassador for Nebraska. With a new appreciation for Nebraska and a more refined lens through which to view state capitol buildings, we turned back east from Lincoln and returned to I-29 north, stopping only briefly for a letterbox near Alvo and a couple of pit stops before arriving at Sioux Falls, SD, at 6:30. Tomorrow we’ll turn our car on an unwavering path north with the goal of making it through both the Dakotas and into Winnipeg, Manitoba. Nebraska Capitol Stats Construction period: 1922 to 1932 Original cost: $9,800,440 First occupied: 1922 Restoration period: 1999-2011 Restoration cost: $57.4 million Dome surface: gold-glazed tiles Legislative chambers: 1 Courtyard before upcoming makeover (clearly not what the architect intended) Ground floor information desk Ground floor corridor State Hall of Fame Buffalo Bill's Hall of Fame tribute Walnut ceiling of the Supreme Court chamber includes tiny perforations to absorb sound. Mosaic floor in vestibule incorporates replica of floor plan (see inset). Post office at Dunbar, NE	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line107
__label__wiki	0.518996	0.518996	Zone1 Design Stop by and say hi! Pre-Made Covers e-Book Formatting Book Wrangling Recent Covers Patriot Girls, by Amy Sisson Amy Sisson is another Zone 1 client who came to us through our mutual association with Æon Speculative Fiction (The first was John Kratman, whose story Harry the Crow was featured in an earlier post. ) Amy's e-book short story, Patriot Girls, is now available at all Amazon stores. Amy's original story knocked the Æon editors' socks off back in 2008 with its lovely writing and haunting, innocent voice. We immediately snapped it up for a future issue. Before we could publish the story, Æon ceased publication. We gathered up our remaining inventory and took it to Patrick Swenson at Fairwood Press. The ultimate result, topped off with a stunning cover by Jeff Sturgeon, was End of an Æon, a lovingly designed and published anthology that featured "Patriot Girls" as its lead story, accompanied by a version of the illustration above. The anthology is available in trade paperback and e-book formats from amazon.com and other retailers, or direct from Fairwood Press. The Patriot Girls Cover The illustration for Amy's story was one of my very favorites of the dozens I'd done for Æon's four-year run. To create it, I placed the picture of the girl in a prom dress in front of a photo of an antique American flag postcard. The flag is a bit dirty and tattered, which suggests that all is not right with America in this story, while the girl is oblivious and happy in her innocence. When Amy agreed to use my illustration as an e-book cover, I was thrilled. To reinforce the theme of government, I used a classic Roman font, Perpetua Titling, for the title. I chose the matching Perpetua for Amy's name. The blue is a tint of a color taken from the flag behind the girl. Her hands lead the eye directly down to the author's name and the title. Because the letterspacing in Perpetua Titling is a little wonky, it takes five separate pictures to properly kern the letters in "PATRIOT GIRLS" so that they look like two typeset words. The "A" is too far from letters on either side, so the "P" and "A" must be separate files. The letters "TRIO" had pretty good form, but the following "T" had to be separated and kerned in alongside the "O" so it looked like it belonged there. The letters in "GIRLS" had good letterspacing, but the space between words was excessive, so "GIRLS" had to be a separate graphic, pulled in toward the first word. Not all typefaces require this much extra work, but when I was done the results were worth it. Patriot Girls presents a very pretty face to the world. Amy also needed a publisher logo to represent her imprint, Tuxedo Bear Press. She wanted a simple graphic that evoked the spirit of the name, and I was lucky to find a nice negative-space drawing she loved for her logo. I added a geometric bow tie of the style seen in illustrations of the 20s and 30s, and chose the Art Deco typeface Broadway to evoke both the formality of the "tuxedo" idea, and the humor inherent in the concept. Its shapes also work well with the curves of the bear and the geometric shapes of the bow tie. Page One of Patriot Girls For the interior design of Patriot Girls, I wanted to incorporate elements from the cover. I used a scaled-down white star from the original flag artwork for the large images at the beginning and end of the story. I wanted something slightly different for the scene break ornaments. Keeping with the red, white, and blue of the flag, I decided the pages needed a touch of red. There were of course no red stars, so I cut the white out of a star and inserted a red background in the form of a piece of one of the flag's red fabric stripes. Now everything in the book was working in visual harmony. I think the design does Patriot Girls justice, as I'd hoped I could. Patriot Girls is available for sale at all Amazon stores, including Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. I think you're going to love it. I've been building e-books and designing e-book covers and interior illustrations since 1999 for a Very Large Software Company's e-book reader division, for e-book publishing companies, and for an e-book magazine, but Zone 1 is my design business, and it's brand new. While I've been getting the website ready to go public, I've been working with clients to get their books ready to publish. Yesterday, the first of those books went live on Amazon. Hello, world. I'd like you to meet Harry the Crow, by John Kratman. I originally designed a magazine illustration for Harry back in 2007, when Harry the Crow appeared in Æon Speculative Fiction, which I co-edited and co-published for four years with Marti McKenna. Using the original illustration as a guide, I reproduced the layout on a shiny new cover, which also appears in the cover gallery. John's publishing imprint, Laughing Crow Press, needed a logo to face the world, so I created one featuring a couple of highly amused corvids. You can see it above, and a bit larger in the logo gallery. The interior design of Harry the Crow uses the feather and robot hand from the cover as design elements: small and large full-color chapter and scene breaks and a graphic title page. You can see more of Harry's pages in the formatting gallery. So here's Zone 1's first baby to see the light of day at an e-book retailer. As one of its original editors and publishers, I can testify to it being a remarkable story. I hope you'll download, read, and enjoy Harry the Crow. Bridget McKenna is a writer, editor, and designer pursuing her dream of the ultimate butter masala from the rainforests of equatorial Seattle. “Undoubtedly some of the best self-editing advice I've ever received.” “Practical editing and writing advice from a master editor, writer and teacher.” Bruce Mcallister Daniel Marcus E Book Formatting Ken Scholes Lillian Csernica Zachary Jernigan	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line113
__label__wiki	0.950452	0.950452	Dune Movie Long Runtime Defended By Publisher March 10, 2022 Jaya baya Entertaiment Dune: Part One editor Joe Walker says that the initial cut of the movie was shorter, and that the longer runtime made the movie better as a result. Dune 155-minute runtime made it a better movie than the shorter original cut, says the movie editor Joe Walker. After delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Dune was finally released in theaters and on HBO Max in October of last year. Directed by Blade Runner 2049 Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, the movie adapted Frank Herbert 1965 novel of the same name. More precisely, the movie adapted the first half of Herbert novel, with Dune: Part Two Se expect it to start movieing this summer and hit theaters next year. Although it clocked in at a long 155 minutes, Dunes running time wasn’t out of step with other blockbusters of the pandemic and post-pandemic era, including the 163-minute No Time To Die, Spider-Man: No Way Home 148-minute run, and the mammoth batman 176 minutes. The movie length did not prevent audiences from flocking to see the movie, nor did critics praise Villeneuve adaptation. While the Canadian director missed out on an Oscar nomination for Best Director, the movie received 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Editing. Speaking with Daily Screen , editor Joe Walker, now a three-time Academy Award nominee, discussed the ins and outs of the Dune cutting room. Specifically, Walker commented on how the initial cut of the movie was shorter and “faster.” However, working alongside Villeneuve, the movie ended up growing in length. Walker says this was to gain more ” insight into the [characters’] souls, ” including more of Paul insights to provide a ” sense of destiny and progression. ” Read the full quote below. The shorter initial cut of Dune Movie could be attributed to Villeneuve and Walker experience as director and editor on Blade Runner 2049, a box office bomb whose failure was attributed in part to its long run. Herbert book has long been seen as one of the most difficult novels to adapt to the screen, in part due to the density of the story and the lore of the science fiction world, which takes time to establish properly. Director Alejandro Jodorowsky failed attempt to adapt the novel in the mid-’70s envisioned a 10-hour feature movie to do justice to the complexity of the source. David Lynch 1984 adaptation, on the other hand, was criticized and disowned by the surrealist director. As the first of two, however, Villeneuve play Dune gave him more time to develop the lore of the fountain and, as Walker says, the characters in the movie. As recent blockbusters can attest, a shorter running time doesn’t necessarily make for a better movie. The two highest-grossing movies of all time, Avatar and Avengers: Endgame clock in at 162 minutes and 182 minutes, respectively. More recently, Warner Bros. head Toby Emmerich commented that initial test screenings of The Batman, which later had a shorter running time, didn’t work as well as the nearly 3-hour cut currently in the works. the cinemas. with duneReceiving rave reviews from critics and audiences, moviegoers can expect 2023 sequel to once again strike a good balance between adapting Herbert complex story and a reasonable running time. Tagged Dune Movie Samuel L. Jackson Questions Jonah Hill Movie Curse History Black Panther Director Arrested by Police for Alleged Bank Robbery	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line114
__label__cc	0.58936	0.41064	🎧 Resisting the Third Reich Across the whole of Nazi-ruled Europe, the experience of occupation was sharply varied. As a result, resistance movements during World War II occurred through a variety of means - from open partisan warfare in the occupied Soviet Union to dangerous acts of insurrection in the Netherlands or Norway. While some were entirely home-grown, other resistance movements were supported by the Allies. Historian and author Halik Kochanski joins Dan on the podcast to discuss the history of occupation and resistance in war-torn Europe. They walk through the life-or-death decisions made by ordinary people during the Second World War's darkest days, including the stories of individuals who carried out exceptional acts of defiance in attempts to resist the Third Reich. 🎧 The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures In 1888 Louis Le Prince shot the world’s first motion picture in Leeds, England. In 1890, weeks before the public unveiling of his camera and projector – a year before Thomas Edison announced that he had invented a motion picture camera – Le Prince stepped on a train in France – and disappeared w... 🎧 The Foundations of Modern India The greatest anti-imperial rebellion of the nineteenth century, The Indian Rebellion of 1857, witnessed mass violence against the British. Ninety years later, Indian freedom was founded on a deadly fratricide that singularly spared the outgoing masters. As a result, India’s founding fathers were ... 🎧 Falklands40: What Started the Falkl... On April 2nd 1982 British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher declared war against Argentina over the Falkland Islands in the Southern Atlantic. To make sense of the conflict on its 40th anniversary, the podcast is bringing you a special season of episodes marking the key moments of the war with the...	cc/2023-06/en_head_0041.json.gz/line115

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