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__label__wiki	0.840804	0.840804	« Back to homepage Local Search Site Search Extra Bases Celtics Blog Bruins Blog Boston Dirt Dogs Touching all the Bases Boston Sports Blog High School Sports Blog College Sports Blog Corner Kicks Bob Ryan Dan Shaughnessy Tony Massarotti Christopher L. Gasper THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING Sports / Hockey / Bruins notebook Chance to face rivals is lost Habs provided dream matchup By Fluto Shinzawa Globe Staff / May 15, 2010 Your article has been sent. E-mail\| Reprints\| Text size – + With just one more win in the four opportunities they were given, the Bruins could have dispatched the Flyers and advanced to something big: an Eastern Conference finals showdown against not just their biggest rivals, but the eighth-seeded team in the East. With home-ice advantage, no less. “Guys know what’s up ahead,’’ coach Claude Julien said before last night’s 4-3 loss. “But at the same time, you don’t want to be looking up ahead.’’ The Canadiens have the hottest goalie of the playoffs in Jaroslav Halak (8-5, 2.42 goals-against average, .933 save percentage), who first turned back Washington in Game 7 of the first round, then backstopped Montreal to a 5-2 win in Game 7 against Pittsburgh in the second round. The Canadiens also boast Michael Cammalleri, the postseason’s sharpest sniper (12 goals, three more than No. 2 gunner Joe Pavelski of San Jose). But even though the Canadiens rolled through two of the East’s most powerful squads, the Bruins would have welcomed the challenge of taking on their archrivals for the third straight postseason. Although the Canadiens won five of the six regular-season meetings, the Bruins would have had home ice. There was a possibility that Dennis Seidenberg, out for the entire postseason because of wrist surgery, could have returned for the third round. The Canadiens have been without Andrei Markov (knee), their best all-around defenseman. Instead, Round 3 will begin tomorrow night at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. “I’ve already started clicking in my head about it,’’ said Flyers coach Peter Laviolette. “But I’m going to wait until I get on the bus to start thinking about Montreal. It’s great. We get to wake up tomorrow as a team and as a group and go to the rink. We’re still here. We’re still standing.’’ In Game 4, after missing the first three because of a broken toe, Simon Gagne returned to the Philadelphia lineup and promptly scored the winning goal in overtime. Last night, Gagne scored the power-play goal in the third that ended the Bruins’ season. But perhaps Gagne’s most significant influence was how his return gave the Flyers some offensive balance. With Gagne missing for the first three games, Laviolette was forced to put Scott Hartnell with Mike Richards. But when Gagne returned to his top-line position alongside Richards, Hartnell was dropped to a line with Danny Briere and Ville Leino. Last night, Hartnell scored Philadelphia’s second goal, at 2:49 of the second. Later in the second, Hartnell assisted on Briere’s tying goal at 8:39. Conversely, the Bruins saw Marco Sturm tear the ACL and MCL in his right knee on the opening shift of the series. Then in Game 3, after taking a pass from Zdeno Chara, David Krejci couldn’t avoid a Richards hit that left him with a dislocated right wrist. With two top-six forwards missing, the Bruins felt their absence most sharply in a 4-0 rout in Game 5. “I don’t think we can put everything on the guys that we lost,’’ said Patrice Bergeron. “It hurt. That’s obvious. But they were missing some good guys as well. We’ve been a team that showed a lot of character all year through injuries and stuff like that. We’ve never put the blame on injuries. We always tried to battle through it. I don’t think that should be an excuse right now.’’ Last call? The Bruins had five players in the lineup who will become unrestricted free agents July 1: Shawn Thornton, Steve Begin, Mark Recchi, Trent Whitfield, and Miroslav Satan. It’s possible all could have played their final games as Bruins. The Bruins would be interested in re-signing Recchi, 42, if he decides to continue playing . . . Both teams hit iron in the third prior to Gagne’s winner. Chris Pronger rattled a one-timer off the post at 5:25. Milan Lucic snapped a shot off the left post approximately five minutes later . . . Marc Savard didn’t have the ending he wanted. In 15:53 of ice time, Savard had three shots, was on the ice for two Philly goals, lost 7 of 10 faceoffs, and was involved in the too-many-men blunder in the third. Clearly, Savard needed more time to recover his touch after missing two months because of a Grade 2 concussion . . . The Bruins scrubbed all on- and off-ice workouts yesterday morning for the first time in the playoffs. “We had a late game the other night,’’ Julien explained, referring to the 8 p.m. start for Game 6 in Philadelphia. “We got in around 1:30 in the morning. We practiced [Thursday]. We did the stuff we needed to do to prepare. I gave the guys an opportunity to get their rest. You’ve seen us do that before on back-to-backs where we let guys stay home, then come in for the game. That was what was behind this. Our guys need the rest. There’s not much we don’t know about the other team.’’ Prior to Game 1 of the 2008 playoffs, Julien gave the Bruins the morning off against the Canadiens. That night, the Bruins were blown out by a 4-1 score at the Bell Centre. Fluto Shinzawa can be reached at fshinzawa@globe.com. © Copyright 2010 Globe Newspaper Company. Game photos \| Box score Flyers 4, Bruins 3 Bruins suffer epic collapse to Flyers Shaughnessy A chance to change, but familiar ending On hockey Infamy revisited one too many times Lucic started it but they couldn’t finish Bottom line: No excuses Losses, but no loss of faith Chance to face rivals lost In search of good luck, fans flock to Orr statue More Bruins coverage Bruins player search Find the latest stats and news on: Lucic \| Paille \| Sturm \| Thomas -- or pick a player -- Steve Begin (#27, LW) Patrice Bergeron (#37, C) Byron Bitz (#61, RW) Johnny Boychuk (#55, D) Zdeno Chara (#33, D) Andrew Ference (#21, D) Matt Hunwick (#48, D) David Krejci (#46, C) Guillaume Lefebvre (#92, LW) Mikko Lehtonen (#68, RW) Milan Lucic (#17, LW) Brad Marchand (#63, C) Derek Morris (#53, D) Levi Nelson (#76, C) Daniel Paille (#20, LW) Tuukka Rask (#40, G) Mark Recchi (#28, RW) Michael Ryder (#73, RW) Marc Savard (#91, Center) Vladimir Sobotka (#60, C) Mark Stuart (#45, D) Marco Sturm (#16, LW) Tim Thomas (#30, G) Shawn Thornton (#22, LW) Blake Wheeler (#42, RW) Dennis Wideman (#6, D) Bruins Video Globe 10.0 More Bruins Video Bruins Twitter Waiting for Twitter... What is Twitter? Boston.com Most EmailedSubscribe to SliceBookmark Boston.com Most Emailed120 MOST E-MAILED » Report: Warrant Issued for Roggie’s Bar Owner Map of Greater Boston Farmers Markets Boston Pops Concert Move Keeps the Beach Boys, Ditches Joey McIntyre We Tried Out Those New Solar Benches New England’s top outdoor water parks Drink of the Week: Mojito Italiano Lawmakers pass compounding pharmacy oversight bill Follow this list on Twitter: @BostonPopular	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line0
__label__cc	0.68001	0.31999	ASTR 130 Introduction to Astronomy 3 Credit Hours A one-term introduction for those interested in learning about the present state of knowledge of the Universe, its origin, evolution, organization, and ultimate fate. Exciting new discoveries concerning extrasolar planets, star birth, supermassive black holes, dark matter/dark energy, and cosmology are discussed. Two years of high school math or its equivalent recommended. ASTR 131 Introductory Astronomy Lab 1 Credit Hour An introduction to some of the important observational techniques and analytical methods used by astronomers. Ground-based and satellite data will be used to reveal physical and chemical properties of the moon, planets, stars, and the Milky Way. Outdoor exercises involving telescopic observation of the sun, variable stars, nebulae, and external galaxies are also included. Constellation identification will be taught using off-campus planetarium facilities. Prerequisite(s): ASTR 130* or PHYS 130 ASTR 133 Search for Life in Universe 3 Credit Hours Full Title: The Search for Life in the Universe A one-semester course on the scientific search for life throughout the Universe. The range of environments hospitable for life form an organizing principle by which to examine several aspects of modern Astronomy including, but not limited to: habitats in the Solar System; physical constraints on life and unusual chemistry; the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Fermi Paradox. (F) ASTR 301 Astrophysical Concepts 3 Credit Hours A one-semester course introducing the Physical concepts used in Modern Astrophysics, with an emphasis on the application of these ideas to Astrophysical objects. The course familiarizes the student with the Astronomical concepts and vocabulary used in other Astronomy courses at the 300-level and beyond. The course begins with an overview of Astronomical objects and terminology, before introducing conservation laws in Physics and their applications in Astronomy. Newtonian mechanics and gravity are then introduced and applied to various self-gravitating systems and scenarios. Electromagnetism, Quantum Mechanics and a small amount of Statistical Physics are covered at sufficient detail to understand the behavior of electromagnetic radiation and thermal emission. Special and General relativity are introduced from the point of view of understanding the behaviors of certain exotic objects in Astronomy. Common statistical distributions used in upper-level Astronomy courses are also introduced with an emphasis on application. Prerequisite(s): (MATH 114 or MATH 116) and (PHYS 126 or PHYS 151) Can enroll if Level is Graduate or Undergraduate Can enroll if College is Engineering and Computer Science or Education, Health, and Human Services or Business or Arts, Sciences, and Letters ASTR 330 The Cosmic Distance Scale 3 Credit Hours An exploration of the cosmic distance ladder focusing on the systems and techniques that astronomers use in establishing the distances to celestial objects. Direct measures using radar ranging and trigonometric parallax will be discussed for objects in the solar system and for stars within about 3000 light-years of the Sun, respectively. For more remote systems in or just outside the Milky Way, methods based spectroscopic parallax and the period-luminosity relation for various types of variable stars will be introduced. For the extra-galactic objects, use of the Hubble relation and the light curves of Type Ia supernovae will be made to assess the distances. At each rung of the ladder, emphasis will be placed on the astrophysical principles and processes underlying the methodology being applied. 3 hours lecture ASTR 361 Observational Techniques 3 Credit Hours This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of some of the basic observational techniques use by astronomers in gathering and analyzing data from celestial objects. Practical experience in acquiring, displaying, and interpreting optical and radio observations using the University's 0.4-m telescope and 2.3-m radio dish will be emphasized. Topics will include astronomical coordinate system and timekeeping, telescope optics, the design and use of CCD detectors, fundamentals of multi-color photometry, an introduction to astronomical spectroscopy, and radio measurements of the Sun and interstellar hydrogen clouds at 21-cm wavelengths. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory) Prerequisite(s): (ASTR 130 or PHYS 130) and (PHYS 126 or PHYS 151) ASTR 390 Topics in Astronomy 3 Credit Hours A lecture in a topic of current interest in astronomy. Topics vary and are announced in the current Schedule of Classes. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite(s): ASTR 130 or PHYS 130 ASTR 390A Topics in Astronomy 3 Credit Hours Topic: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Dark Future? An Introduction to 21st Century Cosmology. Modern cosmology, buttressed by increasingly precise observational data provided by space missions like HST, COBE, and WMAP, teaches that the universe is composed primarily of matter we cannot see nor properly characterize, the so-called 'dark matter,' and of energy whose source is unknown and may defy knowing, the ubiquitous 'dark energy.' This course will attempt to elucidate what we currently understand about the composition, structure and evolution of the universe based on general relativistic theory and astronomical observations of remote galaxies using both ground- and space-based technologies. Special attention will be given to the means by which important cosmological parameters that determine the structure of the universe, like the critical density, the Hubble parameter, and the curvature and cosmological constants, are established. If time permits, additional consideration will be given to the array of planned future space missions devoted to cosmology-related subjects. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 305 ASTR 421 Stellar Astrophysics 3 Credit Hours An application of important physical principles to stars and star clusters. Topics will include gravitational collapse and star formation, radiative transfer and stellar atmospheres, nucleosynthesis and the structure of normal stars, degeneracy and the endpoints of stellar evolution, and general relativistic effects in the vicinity of black holes. 3 hour lecture. Prerequisite(s): (PHYS 305 or ASTR 301 or ASTR 330) and (MATH 205 or MATH 215) ASTR 445 Galaxies and Cosmology 3 Credit Hours A course devoted to our current understanding of the composition, structure, and evolution of the universe based on general relativistic theory and astronomical observations of remote galaxies using both ground-and space-based technologies. Topics include observational characteristics, classification, kinematics and evolution of galaxies, quasars and active galactic nuclei, the cosmic microwave background radiation, concepts of general relativity, single-and multi-component models of the universe, dark matter and dark energy, and the orgin of the universe (the big bang, inflation and the creation of the first elements). Three hous lecture. (AY) ASTR 498 Directed Studies in Astronomy 1 to 3 Credit Hours Special topics in astronomy chosen by mutual agreement between the student and the instructor. Course may be repeated for credit. (F, W, S) ASTR 499 Research in Astronomy 1 to 3 Credit Hours Observational/experimental studies in astronomy selected by agreement between the student and the instructor. Four to twelve hours laboratory/independent study. May be repeated for credit. (F, W, S)	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line5
__label__wiki	0.526201	0.526201	CRC internal budget reveals cost shifting to Clark County Forensic Accountant and Fraud Examiner Tiffany Couch, reveals the gross differences between the costs published by the CRC Bureaucracy and their real budget. The detailed budget that did not exist For 18 months, the CRC claimed that the requested detailed budget did not exist. Couch discovered a reference to that budget in another document, which proved that it did indeed exist, but was called by a different name. She then requested and finally received it. The findings are revealed here. Hundreds of millions shifted from one category to another Their detailed budget reveals the bridge cost at $800 million and the Oregon interchange at $995 million. But their false advertising shifts $400 million from one category to the other showing the bridge cost at $1.2 billion (purple section of their map) and the Oregon interchange at $595 million (red section of their map). The scheme sticks Clark County Commuters with an extra $400 million in tolls for Oregon interchanges. Plenty of pork not shown on the map There are multiple of instances of non-project related expenditures: $250,000 to $344,000 for Portland Steel Bridge improvements $5,000,000 to 6,875,000 for Hood River channel restoration (60 miles east) $7,280,000 to $10,015,000 for a bike pedestrian bridge from Hayden Island to CRC $37,200,000 to $51,178,000 for Ruby Junction in Gresham $6,270,000 to $8,544,000 for bike pedestrian ramp to Vancouver waterfront $7,575,000 to $10,420,000 for a museum $11,236,400 to $15,450,000 Lewis River confluence (20 miles north in Woodland) $2,000,000 for an administrative addition to a Portland Tri-Met office $25,600,000 to $35,220,000 for a lid over a section of freeway Major interchanges shown on the map not included A fine print note on the detailed budget reveals that the advertised price does not cover the cost for the project as shown, but only for a Phase One project that does not include northbound interchanges shown on the map: 1. Northbound Victory Braid Interchange 2. Marine Drive E / 5 North Fly-over at Marine Drive 3. North Connection at SR 500 Detailed budget numbers don’t add up Couch, a CPA, states “In trying to reconcile the full build project to the map and the CEVP report, I found that I couldn’t.” and asks “Is the project being advertised what is actually going to be built?” Learn more about the CRC Light Rail boondoggle at CRC Light Rail Tolling Project Update. When discussing these findings with some of our representatives, they encouraged citizens to contact them about their concerns. Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler Senator Don Benton (17th district) Senator Ann Rivers (18th district) Senator Annette Cleveland (49th district) Rep. Paul Harris (17th district) Rep. Monica Stonier (17th district) Rep. Brandon Vick (18th district) Rep. Liz Pike (18th district) Rep. Jim Moeller (49th district) Rep. Sharon Wylie (49th district)	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line17
__label__wiki	0.822394	0.822394	Start again Sendai: 100% output Sendai nuclear power plant achieves 100% output http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/nuclear.html Aug. 29, 2015 - Updated 07:15 UTC+2 The operator of Japan's only online nuclear plant says it has raised turbine output to full capacity. Kyushu Electric Power Company said on Saturday that engineers at the Sendai plant in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, had raised the turbine output to 100 percent of its capacity of 890,000 kilowatts. The utility says that on Monday it will also increase the reactor output to full capacity. The plant resumed work to ramp up output at its No. 1 reactor on Thursday after a 6-day suspension due to a problem with one of the reactor's condensers. The company plans to restart commercial operations on September 10th as scheduled, if nuclear regulators find no problems in their final inspections on that day. The plant is likely to become the first nuclear facility in commercial operation since the Ohi plant in Fukui Prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast halted operations in September 2013. Kyushu Electric Power Company restarted the Sendai plant earlier this month. The plant's No. 1 reactor was the first in Japan to go back online under new regulations introduced after the Fukushima nuclear meltdowns in 2011. The Nuclear Regulation Authority says it will conduct final inspections carefully. What's TEPCO doing? Ikata 3 20-tear life extension for Tokai 2 approved by NRA Ikata reactor restarted IAEA and Kazakhstan agreement Hiroshima peace stone in Kazakhstan	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line21
__label__wiki	0.961681	0.961681	Bosnia Tours Additional Tours Adrenaline Tours Accommadation Van (Upto 9 Person) Midi Bus (Upto 16 Person) Bus (Upto 50 Person) Travnik is situated in the valley of the Lasva River and bordered by Vlasic Mountain to the north and Mount Vilenica to the south. The early Slav settlers gave little evidence of their presence until 500 years after their arrival to the area around Travnik. The valley reappeared in 1244, in terms of primary historical records, when the Hungarian King Bela IV gave one of his notables a piece of land in Lasva. By that time, the area was a feudal estate of the Bosnian state. Although remains from these centuries do not show the wealth the valley had known in Roman times, the era did have its share of castles and mansions. The Travnik Fortress was the most impressive fortress at the time, and still stands out as the best preserved of them all. This era gave Travnik its name. The Ottoman era renewed the glory of Travnik. It was the principal city and military centre of the Ottoman Empire. It was from here that the Ottomans planed their invasions further towards the southwest. They brought mosques, religious schools, roads and water systems. They fortified the medieval fortress and built a mini-city within its high stone walls. For over 150 years, the vizier – the Ottoman Sultan's representative in Bosnia - had his headquarters in this town, attracting both consulates and trade. Travelers visiting Travnik in this era were impressed by the town and called it the European Istanbul and the most oriental town in Bosnia. Ivo Andrić's brilliant 'Travnik Chornicle' gives you a feel of this period. Middle Europe Tour (8 Days/7 Nights) Middle Europe Tour (5 Days/4 Nights) (Germany) Realize your Bosnia and Herzegovina dreams with us! Francuske revolucije bb, 71210 Ilidža - Sarajevo - BIH Villa Flamingo Villa Sufi Bosnia (Lux) Bosnia - Montenegro Bosnia - Serbia Great Balkan Tour Macedonia - Kosovo Macedonia - Kosovo - Albania PLACES YOU MUST VISIT Visegrad copyright © 2017 - Fidan Tours.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line25
__label__cc	0.653898	0.346102	On a quest for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Apr, 16, 2021 - 1360 View “DIB (Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging) has been my focus for a very long time now. My post doctoral research is in gender diversity and I periodically write research based editorial articles in national dailies” It would be impossible to contain Dr Bindu Sivasankaran Nair under a single label. For the uninitiated, she might effortlessly introduce herself as a writer, speaker, published author and the founder of BEYOND Pink App. Delving deep into conversations with her, one would learn that what she holds closest to heart is a profound understanding of women and a constant quest for what needs to be done for the meticulous growth and seamless inclusivity of that gender. “DIB (Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging) has been my focus for a very long time now. My post doctoral research is on gender diversity and I periodically write research based editorial articles in national dailies,”says Bindu. Over the last two decades she has been a part of large organisations, both Indian and multinational and has held both senior leadership and strategic consultant roles. However, her tryst with a media entity happened after joining Insight Media City, the organisation that owns Flowers TV and Twenty Four News, as its Head-HR. BEYOND Pink App provides short news and content that are curated keeping women in mind. For Bindu, the idea to create a platform like this came from her need to do something that would profoundly impact a large number of women. She explains “ Today, talks around the need for women to play a more active socio-economic and political roles are pretty intense. This would be difficult to achieve without parity in information and news consumption. According to data, there’s a substantial gender gap in news and information consumption. Many factors contribute to this gap including poor women representation in media’s decision making roles, news headlines being predominantly male centric and news being conceived and assimilated from a very male point of view. Bridging the information gap seemed like an impactful idea. That’s how BEYOND Pink App was conceived and born.” When quizzed about an advice she would give her younger self who has just joined the media industry, she says “In an ever changing, digital, technology & AI driven environment, many work values of the past might even look obsolete. However, there are many relevant competencies and values professionals should uphold and be committed to that include integrity, commitment, flexibility and SEED-Q (social, emotional, ethical and diversity quotient). Further, if one wants to enjoy what one does, it’s important to pick what you like to do. Be it a job/career or be it a business/startup.” On how she deals with challenging situations in her work environment, she says, “All of us evolve and it’s not a one day process. Today I pause instead of panicking when confronted with a difficult situation. When you pause you think about solutions and in panic you commit more mistakes. Philosophically speaking sometimes even if you don’t do anything, solutions will evolve.” “As you are aware I’m an entrepreneur as well and currently nurturing BEYOND Pink App to take it to the next level. I have always chosen things which I like to do both as a professional and as an entrepreneur. I’m passionately committed to BEYOND Pink App as DIB is the area that excites me. And what is even more important and compelling is the social value that it can deliver.”	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line31
__label__wiki	0.649645	0.649645	Tuesday, October 12, 2021 \| Category: Eduvation Insider Inching Back to Normalcy? I hope you enjoyed a pleasant weekend, whether Canadian Thanksgiving, Columbus Day, or the first-ever Indigenous Peoples’ Day. (Sunday was also World Mental Health Day and World Homeless Day.) Who knows, perhaps you or someone you know ran the Boston Marathon yesterday, too. Today, though, is apparently “Face Your Fears Day.” Maybe that means it’s time to check out the Maclean’s University Rankings 2022. Face your fear of a meteorite strike in your bed. Or perhaps you should join William Shatner, as he becomes the world’s oldest person (and the first graduate of both McGill U and Starfleet Academy) to go to “space” tomorrow. (Then again, I’m probably with those who argue Bezos’ Blue Origin tourist venture is a dystopian capitalist development unworthy of the idealistic values of Star Trek.) But here, since it’s the beginning of a new week, it’s time to revisit the pandemic prognosis… Pandemic Précis Since my last Précis on Monday Oct 4 (“The Bigger Iceberg”), we’re seeing concerns of a post-lockdown surge down under… Bated Breath in Australia In Australia, New South Wales appears to be past the pandemic peak, while Victoria continues to struggle. As vaccination rates rise, NSW plans to reopen restaurants and schools this month, and raise caps on gatherings. (Sydney eased restrictions yesterday.) Queensland hit 70% vaccination and has reported zero community cases this week, but hospitals in small communities are nonetheless sounding “code yellow” capacity alarms. If state governments lift all COVID19 restrictions once they achieve 80% vaccination, uSydney modellers project that Australia could hit 40,000 new cases a day, and exceed 500,000 cases within a month. (Epidemiologists are urging a slow, gradual reopening.) “It’s just so irresponsible to have an open slather approach when your health system is already under terrible strain, and you have a large number of people who are not vaccinated. The idea of letting COVID rip is utterly ridiculous and completely irresponsible.” – Sandy Donald, VP Together Union Hospitals, Queensland Australia Disaster Delayed in NZ Jacinda Ardern did an exemplary job guiding New Zealand through much of the pandemic, pursuing a “COVID Zero” policy of extreme lockdowns and airtight borders, enforced quarantine and aggressive contact tracing. Unfortunately, though, with 80% of the population still unvaxxed, any lessening of border restrictions was guaranteed to unravel the approach once the Delta variant came ashore. In effect, she has only postponed the health disaster. (China is now the only major country still pursuing COVID Zero.) New Zealand has now announced it will introduce vaccine passports next month, for large events and high-risk settings. Hope in Brazil? Throughout this pandemic, the only politician I have criticized more than Alberta premier Jason Kenney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who continues to rant against lockdowns and masks, and spread vaccine misinformation. Brazil surpassed 600,000 COVID19 deaths on Friday, but finally the infection curve is easing as 70% of the population has received a first dose, and daily deaths from COVID19 have dropped 80% since their peak in April. Apparently the disastrous spread of the Gamma variant (P.1) provided some protection to Brazilians when the Delta variant finally arrived. National Post Things have been looking up (or less bleak, anyway) across most of Canada, just in time for Canadians to feel thankful… Reason to Give Thanks? For the first time in months, new COVID19 case counts are declining across Canada overall, thanks largely to Ontario and Quebec, and widespread adoption of vaccine passports and mandates. (Challenges remain in some provinces, though – see below.) The fourth wave of the pandemic appears to be receding, and the reproductive rate (Rt) has fallen below 1 for the first time since July. CMOH Teresa Tam credits a successful vaccination program, and continued public health restrictions. “The efforts we’ve made give us reason for optimism, but we must remain mindful for the need for continued caution in the months ahead.” “I think you can envision a world in 2022 where things start normalizing… those signs are there that we’re slowly inching back to where we want to be, but we still have a ways to go.” – Nitin Mohan, Global Health Systems prof, Western U Stalling Vaccinations As of Sunday, 72% of the Canadian population is fully vaccinated against COVID19 (82% of those eligible), but the picture varies from a low of 56% to a high of 76% (in NL and the Yukon). Most provinces are between 71-75% (in ascending order: MB, ON, NB, BC, NWT, QC, NS, PEI), but the laggards include Alberta and Saskatchewan (at just 64%) and Nunavut (at 56%). Low-vax regions (typically rural) are particularly at risk for more outbreaks, as are those that vaccinated earliest (see below). Canada Vaccine Tracker Setback in NWT The Northwest Territories reported zero COVID19 cases for most of the summer (May 22 – Aug 15), but since restrictions started to lift in mid-August, cases have “exploded” and overwhelmed a healthcare system that “wasn’t up to par.” Last week, NWT was reporting record-high COVID19 case counts and the highest rate of active cases in the country. By the weekend, cases were rising 10% per day, at a rate higher than every US state(except Alaska). The bulk of cases are in the Yellowknife region, and the CMOH suspects waning immunity is a driver (see below). Yesterday, an outbreak of 8 cases was declared at the NWT legislature, too. BC Gets Defensive Premier John Horgan admits that British Columbia has “unacceptably high case counts and disconcerting numbers of hospitalizations,” but insists the surge was “unavoidable” – even though Ontario managed to minimize the fourth wave by leaving mask mandates and capacity limits in place. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s CMOH, admitted that BC, AB and SK worked together on summer reopening plans that dropped masks, removed gathering limits, and celebrated victory over the pandemic. (Prematurely, I would argue.) “All of the stuff works better if you do it proactively rather than reactively, and that seems to be a big problem for BC, attitudinally.” – David Fisman, Epidemiology prof, uToronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health AB “Turning the Corner”? New modelling suggests that the fourth pandemic wave may finally be cresting in Alberta, and that COVID19 infections and hospitalizations may continue to decline – so long as existing restrictions remain in place, and vaccinations continue apace. (Contact tracing was largely dropped in early August, but hospitalizations have started to improve in the wake of the state of emergency declared Sep 15. Vaccinations have increased since premier Jason Kenney finally announced a vaccine passport program.) Hospitals are still operating well over their normal ICU capacities, some 8,500 surgeries have been postponed, and demand for rehabilitation services is surging. Alberta Health Services reports that 80% of discharged COVID19 patients returned within a month this summer, and ~17% were readmitted to hospital – suggesting a potential increase in “long-COVID” cases. Vaccinopia in Saskatchewan As we entered the Thanksgiving weekend, Saskatchewan was adding new COVID19 cases faster than any province in the country, stretching ambulance services thin, cancelling ~3,000 surgeries, and breaking records for hospitalizations – but the government nonetheless refused to impose caps on gathering sizes, despite pleas from epidemiologists and Saskatoon city council. (Critics accuse Scott Moe’s government of “vaccinopia,” an inability to look beyond vaccines as the sole solution.) In the past 2 weeks, the per capita death rate in SK has been 21x higher than NS. “Scott Moe has not been responding to COVID19 as a public health crisis or a public emergency. He’s responding to an economic inconvenience.” – Murray Mandryk, Columnist, Regina Leader-Post Misinformation in MB Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party of Canada managed to increase its share of the popular vote in the federal election, despite being overtly anti-mask, anti-vax, anti-science and even physically violent toward Justin Trudeau. The PPC gained ground in particular in small communities in southeastern Manitoba – the same regions where vaccine uptake has been particularly slow (like, 25% or even less). The PPC gained 50% or more of votes in some historically Mennonite communities, and saw a substantial increase from the 2019 election thanks to pandemic pushback. Family doctors in southern MB are reporting invasions of privacy, “veiled threats” and confrontations with anti-vax patients who have fallen prey to misinformation and “ludicrous conspiracy theories,” and are demanding unjustified medical exemptions. “It’s become a very, very hostile community to work in.” Ontario Lets Loose In many ways, Ontario never did exhale this summer – we maintained mask mandates, physical distancing and capacity limits on most events and venues, and kept bans on indoor dining and fitness clubs longer than most provinces. But the upside of that cautious approach has been a relatively gentle fourth wave (so far), leading premier Doug Ford to relax some restrictions on retail and hospitality businesses. Just in time for the Thanksgiving weekend (and the premiere of the latest James Bond film, and the season openers for the Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs), the province announced that theatres, sports venues and television studios could all reopen at full capacity, provided that proof of vaccination was provided by everyone there, and masks continue to be worn indoors. Indoor gatherings of up to 25 people were permitted for Thanksgiving, without masks or distancing, provided everyone was fully vaxxed. Restaurants and bars are outraged, of course, that they still cannot operate at full capacity. (While they require proof of full vaccination, nobody wears masks when they sit down to eat or drink.) Locking Down NB New Brunswick is now wrestling with 1,037 active cases of COVID19, leading premier Blaine Higgs to impose 2-week “circuit-breaker” lockdowns in 3 regions, and limiting Thanksgiving gatherings to single households. (Schools will stay open, but extracurriculars paused. Businesses can continue to serve those who show proof of vaccination.) The province also announced mandatory vaccinations for most government employees, and staff in LTC homes, schools and childcare facilities, by Nov 19. Hospitalizations in NB are projected to double within a month, if contact rates don’t drop “dramatically.” Two major health networks plan to move hospitals to “red alert” COVID19 levels this week, banning visitors. Cases on Campus Most CdnPSEs are reporting only confirmed COVID19 cases (not mere rapid tests), and only when transmission occurred on campus, or a cluster of cases suggests a possible outbreak. Since last Monday, though, more cases have been reported on campus at McMaster and UPEI, and at Cambrian College on Oct 4and Oct 7. (Fallout from Homecoming street parties across the country, and Thanksgiving travel and gatherings, is still surfacing.) Pandemic Prognosis Most CdnPSEs are outwardly hopeful that campus life will gradually return to some sort of quasi-normal for the winter term, starting in January 2022, with the majority of courses taught F2F. (Some recent announcements include uWindsor, Niagara College, and Fanshawe College, for example.) But how certain can we be about planning 3 months ahead in the turbulence of this pandemic? There are several reasons to suspect the marathon between vaccination and variants won’t be over by January… Flu “Twindemic” Thanks to COVID19 precautions, closed classrooms, and changes in social behaviour, influenza “practically vanished last year” across the US and Canada. (Almost 200 US children died of the flu in 2019-20, but just 1 died last year. Alberta saw zero confirmed flu cases last year.) Now, as restrictions lift, schools reopen and people relax, PHOs are sounding the alarm about a potential “twindemic” of COVID19 and influenza this winter. Because so few of us were infected last year, we’ll have less natural immunity, and hospital specialists already struggling to keep up with pediatric spikes in COVID19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, will be overwhelmed if flu and COVID19 infections rise together. The WHO is already reporting a clear rise in influenza cases worldwide. Experts urge the public to get vaccinated, not only against COVID19 but also against influenza. (At least, a new UK study has found that it is safe to administer both shots simultaneously.) Washington Post \| CBC \| CTV Nursing Shortages Healthcare systems around the world have been strained by the COVID19 pandemic, particularly where ventilators, oxygen supplies, and respiratory therapists are concerned. Now, as hospitals and nursing homes begin to implement strict vax mandates and lay off thousands of vaccine-hesitant staff, the labour shortage is poised to become even worse. Hospitals in Ontario have already begun laying off unvaxxed workers. BC will begin unpaid leaves this week. Quebec has 25,000 unvaxxed healthcare workers, and is offering $15,000 signing bonuses to attract 4,300 nurses. National Post \| CP24 \| Global Unvaxxed Kids The biggest gap between the “total” and “eligible” populations are children under 12 – who may not be as likely to suffer severe COVID19 illness, but are nonetheless potent little incubators and transmitters. Children are responsible for growing infection rates in many jurisdictions, and as cases rise, more suffer chronic “long COVID” consequences. Pandemic modelling in BC shows children are now most at risk, and account for “nearly 50% of unvaccinated residents in the province.” (That’s why the province reinstated a K-12 mask mandate, and why the BC Teachers Federation is asking the premier for a provincewide vax mandate for teachers – although premier John Horgan is still rejecting that idea, leaving the decision up to local trustees.) Alberta has reinstated contact tracing and rapid testing in K-12 schools, and will resume public reporting of school outbreaks. (Edmonton Public Schools are calling on the province to close all schools for 2 weeks as a “firebreak.”) In Hamilton ON, ~39% of active COVID19 cases are among children and youth, and 120+ cases have been confirmed at public schools. McMaster Children’s Hospital is already running at over 100% capacity, and has been planning for ICU expansion and a potential surge in admissions. In New Brunswick, “more than a dozen schools” were closed last week due to COVID19 infections. So far, no vaccine has been approved for Canadian children, but Pfizer/BioNTech has now submitted paperwork for emergency use authorization of “Comirnaty” in children aged 5-11 to the US FDA, and plans to submit to Health Canada “in just days.” (Their clinical trial data is drawn from 2,268 volunteers aged 5-11.) The FDA could grant EUA for children “within a matter of weeks,” but it will take time to roll out – and half of US parents remain reluctant to vaccinate their children. In BC, parents can now register their children for COVID19 vaccination, “although it is unclear when the shot for children will be approved.” “This school year is different from the last thanks to the power of vaccines… But the fourth wave of COVID19 continues to threaten our healthcare system – and our youngest residents cannot get vaccinated yet.” – Jason Kenney, Premier, Alberta Short-Lived Immunity I’ve already mentioned that third “booster” shots of the COVID19 vaccine have been authorized for many at-risk populations, based on studies that demonstrate waning immunity after about 6 months. Last week The Lancet published new data looking at waning immunity in 3.4 M recipients of the Pfizer vaccine. Overall, effectiveness against infection declined from 88% in the first month to just 47% after 5 months – not because of the Delta variant, but simply because of waning immunity over time. (Effectiveness against severe illness and hospitalization remained high, though, at 90%.) The CMOH claims the Northwest Territories, an early vaccine success story, was already seeing breakthrough infections drive cases back up in mid-September, due to waning vaccine effectiveness. The Ahousaht Nation in Maaqtusiis BC may also be experiencing waning immunity: 92% of eligible people were vaccinated back on Jan 6, but now (8 months later), the community has been back in lockdown for 2 weeks with 50+ cases of COVID19. (Alberta has already approved booster shots for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people aged 65+.) The rest of Canada may face resurgent infections due to waning immunity by late October, depending upon the date of vaccine uptake. Within weeks, we may no longer be able to consider 2 doses “fully vaccinated”… “When you look at Israel, when you look at the UK, when you look at the US, you have to factor in, unfortunately, waning immunity 6-8 months after people who received the second dose. Be prepared.” – Kami Kandola, CMOH, Northwest Territories Delta is Deadlier uToronto researchers report that, compared to the original COVID19 strain, the Delta variant caused more serious disease among Ontarians, increasing hospitalizations 108%, ICU admissions 235%, and deaths 133%. (The Alpha, Beta, and Gamma strains were 52% more likely to require hospitalization, 89% more likely to require ICU care, and 51% more likely to cause death.) Hospital physicians have been reporting that COVID19 patients are arriving much sicker with Delta this year than last year. Waning immunity and evolving variants are “dimming the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel,” but on the bright side, “Delta probably contains the seeds of its own destruction.” (Because it is so virulent, Canadians will either have been infected or immunized by Christmas.) CBC \| National Post Drawing on data from 274,000 US COVID19 patients, Oxford U researchers have found that one-third of those infected continued to experience symptoms 3-6 months after diagnosis. The “long tail” of 9 symptoms varied significantly depending on age, gender, and initial disease severity, but impacted heart, lungs, liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas, blood vessels, GI tract, and brain. Men were more likely to experience breathing difficulties and “brain fog,” while women and younger patients were more afflicted by headache, muscle pain, abdominal symptoms and anxiety or depression. World Economic Forum I’ve been reluctant to lend any oxygen to conspiracy theories, but increasingly mainstream media outlets have been reporting on the “Wuhan Lab” hypothesis lately. (As The Atlantic puts it, “suspicions that the outbreak started from a laboratory accident remain, shall we say, endemic.”) Lab Leak Leak? An unsuccessful $14M DARPA grant application, leaked last month, shows that an international team of researchers was proposing to create an artificial coronavirus in 2018 by synthesizing consensus candidate genomes from a panel of closely related viruses and essentially creating “an average genome” that would appear natural. DARPA apparently rejected the proposal, in part, for inadequate ethical and regulatory safeguards for “gain-of-function” research. The research consortium was to include UNC, Duke NUS in Singapore, and the Wuhan Institute of Virology – and notably, Peter Daszak, who has ridiculed lab leak hypotheses and participated in 2 major investigations into the pandemic’s origins. (The US National Institutes of Health did approve $3.3M to fund a 2014-19 study into bat coronavirus, by the WIV and Daszak’s EcoHealth Alliance, although that grant was abruptly cancelled in spring 2020.) One anonymous WHO genetics expert says that if SARS-CoV-2 was in fact produced artificially, it could explain why no close ancestor to the virus has yet been found in nature, and why there were zero pre-pandemic infections found in animals in Wuhan. Other virologists disagree, saying that the DARPA proposal could not have resulted in a novel coronavirus at all. The document fits the “gain-of-function experiment gone wrong” story so well that it might just be “too good to be true.” Regardless, we should remember that “not all virologists are comic book villains” – the goal might have been to create an “average” virus as a starting point to ultimately develop a pan-coronavirus vaccine. National Post \| The Atlantic \| New Yorker \| UK Times \| Wall Street Journal \| Newsweek \| UK Daily Mail \| UK Telegraph Competing Service Areas I mentioned last week the large service areas of the College of New Caledonia (117,500 sq km in BC), and later added that Collège Boréal serves much of Ontario, from Timmins through Toronto. (Not sure what the sq km would be, but the province is 1.076 million, according to Google.) That prompted reader Rachel Ouellette to remind me that Northern Lakes College serves 164,000 sq km in northern Alberta, from 25 locations! (So OK, who’s next?) uMontréal released 2 new commercials last week, in French and English versions, worth a look… Icon for the World uMontréal released a 1-min spot last week (this is the English version) that integrates dynamic shots that emphasize a high-tech institution full of “people driving change” and the UM brand as a “symbol of unity, growth, and ambition.” Images of a runner and a lesbian kiss seem to underscore the freedom of brand Canada and “a space to find your path,” and uMontréal as “an icon for who we are, what we do, and where we want to be. An icon for the world.” YouTube As always, thanks for reading. (Sorry this was another long one!) I hope your (short) week gets off to a smooth start! Please do drop me a line if you spot something interesting, thought-provoking or cool happening on your campus, or elsewhere in the world! Stay safe and be well! Please answer the question below to confirm that you are not a spambot * Time limit is exhausted. 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__label__cc	0.748033	0.251967	Back to Elmwood Illinois Home Page Thursday, October 27, 2011 10:17 AM News Updates Aug to Oct 2011 News Updates Apr to Aug 2011 News Updates Nov. to March News Updates Aug - Nov 2010 News Updates May to August Tornado Recovery Info Is It or Isn't It Tornado 2010 - Photos Storm--2009 -- Photos Tarps over Elmwood A New Concept in Community Information, Advice, and Fun An initiative of Elmwoodil.org If You Love Elmwood Read This Saturday Sports In Elmwood 1A Cross Country Sectional at Maple Lane Country Club 10:30 AM Girls Sectional ---- 11:15 AM Boys Sectional 2A First Round Playoff ---- Elmwood High School North Fulton Wildcats vs Elmwood/Brimfield Trojans at 2:30 PM Hanging at Rushings becomes Trojan Tradition Brimfield players have found a hot spot in Elmwood, now incorporated into gameday traditions. Two Schools Two Towns: One Team 2A Playoff Bracket IHSA E/B Cross Country Runner --- Trent Parrish Cross Country in Elmwood and Brimfield has had many winners for both the boys and girls teams. Trent Parrish may be the biggest winner ever, at least in the course he has run in his young life. He was featured in this PJ Star article by Jane Miller. Elmwood's Maple Lane Country Club will be host to the 1A sectional Saturday morning October 29th. First Round Playoff Game Saturday Oct 29th Current: Restaurant Options E/B Trojans host the North Fulton Wildcats in the 2A first round. Game will be at Elmwood at 2:30 PM. A rematch from week 8 when the Trojans traveled to defeat North Fulton 54 to 6. If the Wildcats don't turn the ball over 4 times in the first half, this game maybe closer. IHSA Playoff Info Sunday, October 23, 2011 3:52 PM Elmwood/Brimfield Trojans Undefeated 9 - 0 E/B began fast and kept going to finish the regular season undefeated. The Trojans had the running clock going in the first half. Playoff pairings will be announced tomorrow night. The TV show available on Dish 449, Direct TV 666, and Mediacom 22. E/B Trojans team and fans: the playoff pairings show party will be Saturday night from 7-9pm at The Hick'ry Stick in Elmwood. The cost is $6, which includes bbq sandwiches and chips. All are invited. Friday, October 21, 2011 11:41 PM Curbside Recycling for Elmwood Post cards were in the mail this week. The cards need to be returned to City Hall by October 28th if you want to participate. for info: 742-8373 ask for Leigh Ann Geppetto's Closes Doors Permanently Geppetto's closed this week, it has been for sale. I will miss the lasagna. Hopefully, this will serve as an incentive for those working on economic development in Elmwood. Existing business needs are always important in rebuilding any local economy. Fundraiser for Elmwood Business Women "Enjoy the City" coupon books, Carol Trotter 742-3333 Coupons are for businesses in the Peoria aarea, use a couple of coupons and get your money back. Groupon has nothing on the Elmwood Business Women. Uncle Al's Pecans and snacks Diana Ladd 742-8608 Harvest Home Fundraiser -- Yates City October 20th 4:30 to 7:00 pm Open faced pork dinner October 22nd Bags Tournament Starts at 4:30 pm All at the Yates City Community Center Thursday, October 20, 2011 9:56 AM Link to Feature on E/B Ch 19 & 25 E/B -- 8 & 0 I once wrote about the hope for a perfect season for E/B. It didn't happen, so it makes this year very special. Good luck Friday Night. A Most Special Friday Night Opener Wednesday, October 19, 2011 11:53 PM Small Business Start Up Loan Fund Created A revolving loan fund is being established in Elmwood. PJ Star Article - Colleen Callahan, state director for USDA Rural Development, brought a check to Elmwood Friday that the city is using to establish a revolving loan fund. The fund started by a check for $99,000 made available through the federal agency’s Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) program. Start-up businesses will be able to apply for loans of up to $25,000 at a reduced interest rate. The fund will be administered by the city with the advice and consent of an advisory committee made up of local leaders. The city council will be the final arbiter of all lending decisions. Loan funds can be used for building construction or reconstruction as well as repairs, equipment and working capital. Links of Involved Partners with Elmwood Recovery Economic Development Council of Central Illinois Il Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Monday, October 17, 2011 10:09 AM Coach Hollis and E/B Trojans Featured Wednesday WEEK and WHOI channels 19 and 25 do combined sports coverage, they will feature an interview with Coach Hollis. Scheduled to air on Wednesday October 19th. A remarkable team preparing for the final regular season game which is always Senior Night. Video Highlights from Friday E/B Trojans traveled to North Fulton won 54 to 6 The NF Wildcats were expecting a closer game, as was most everyone else. The opening kick off to NF was fumbled and recovered by the Trojans. E/B took advantage and went up 6 to 0. E/B kicked every extra point the first five successfully. North Fulton lost two fumbles and two interceptions in the first half. The four first half turnovers opened the door for the E/B Trojans and they went into the end zone five times in the first half. The Trojans took a 35 to 6 lead into half, scoring the fifth td with 11 seconds on the clock. North Fulton broke a long run in the first half setting up a first and goal. E/B went off sides moving the ball even closer. The Trojan defense stepped up, no gain on the first, a QB sack on the second down set ball back on the 17, NF was turned away without a score. With E/B already up on the scoreboard this was a real momentum boost for the Trojans. The Wildcats were able to break out for some big runs but were only able to score once. A slant pattern left a NF receiver wide open for NF's only score of the evening. E/B came out in the second half continuing the dominant performance. The Trojans soon pushed the score up to a 40 point lead and the running clock brought a quick end to the game. E/B's underclassmen kneeled out the game rather than try for another td after a long run took them near the goal line. A dominating performance: great line play, tough defense, big runs and successful passing. Some nights are good nights for football. It was about as good as it gets for the Trojans, tonight. E/B looks to finish next week at home against the Bushnell-Prairie City/Avon Spartans. They have the opportunity to complete an undefeated season the first time ever for the E/B Trojans. Trojans versus Spartans a true classic match up. Friday, October 14, 2011 10:21 PM E/B Trojans vs North Fulton on Radio 107.9 IHSA Link ---- Playoff Outlook Page The Trojans are assured of a playoff spot if you would like a playoff t-shirt or sweatshirt here is the order form. (Link) Friday, October 14, 2011 9:08 AM Heartland Outdoors Lampe's Anniversary About a year ago Jeff and Monica Lampe decided to take a big leap. Jeff left the PJ Star, he and Monica became the owners, editors, writers, and eveything else for the outdoors publication Heartland Outdoors. I guess you have to say you are what you drive. If you can see this, your browser doesn't understand IFRAME. However, we'll still link you to the file. It is great to have this venture running in Elmwood. If you have an outdoors type in your house or in the extended family, send them this link, give them a subscription for Christmas, or steal a copy of Heartland Outdoors and put it in their truck. I'm guessing the person who popped into your mind has a truck. Thursday, October 13, 2011 12:06 PM Those Darned Cats! Elmwood made Luciano's column in PJ Star - read it here There are more cats in the world than anyone needs, I have to co-exist with one myself. Feral cats are just as much a nuisance as any other wild animal population. Hopefully, a reasonable solution can be worked out. I decided to add a feline perspetive. I interviewed my cat. I do not know if Ginger feared retaliation by the feral cats or felt sympathy for them, but she refused to provide a comment. Maybe we should have kept the Foxes Sunday, October 9, 2011 12:05 PM E/B Trojans go to 7 and 0 on the Season E/B made short work of a homecoming victory against the Havana Ducks. The Trojans were up 27 to 0 by the end of the first quarter. Winning the game 46 to 6 for the Trojans seventh victory of the season. Billy Bean and Brady Westart both rushed for over 100 yards in the game. E/B leading the Prairieland Blue division will travel to Spoon River Valley to take on the North Fulton Wildcats. North Fulton is 6 and 1 leading the Prairieland Black division. A tough game on the road next week. IHSA Link Trojan Football Web Site -- Trojan Facebook Page Have You Watched This Video? Friday Night Highlights E/B near end of highlights Sunday, October 9, 2011 3:39 PM Overexposed, the Cost of Compassion The video docementary team that came to Elmwood will present their documentary on Saturday Microsoft Theater in the Seattle Public Library at 2 PM. Web info Here Friday, October 7, 2011 3:36 PM Homecoming Floats Wind unkind to this one, but a nice warm day for a parade. Elmwood Schools in Farm Week Channeling wind energy into classrooms An article in Farm Week a well circulated paper in the Illinois Agricultural communnity by Kay Shipman web article here Wind for Schools is being developed and administered by the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) at Western Illinois University (WIU) and the Center for Renewable Energy and College of Education at Illinois State University (ISU). The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is funding the program with a two-year grant. Without vision we steer a rudderless course Elmwood CUSD #322 The Elmwood Board of Education and Administration are seeking people willing to participate in two strategic planning sessions. The sessions would review and create mission and vision statements for the district. Review and discuss goals and objectives. Community, parent, and student involvement will be needed to enhance the vision and mission for our schools as they continue to challenge students to be prepared for the future. If you would like to participate on Tuesday Nov. 1, 2011 and Thursday Nov. 3, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM contact Ami Naumann, District Office Secretary. Ami Naumann -- 742-8464 -- deadline Oct 17, 2011 to register. Friday, October 7, 2011 11:57 AM Roadhouse Re-Opens A little outside of Elmwood a restaurant called the Roadhouse had run for many years. Re-open October 7th with old favorites on the menu. People often said an event would be at the Roadhouse without any directions. I will remedy that tendency with an embedded google map. Hours: Fridays 5 PM - 9 PM Saturdays 4 PM - 9 PM, & Sunday 4 PM - 8 PM 4903 N Stone School RD -- Sally and Scott Selman 309 742-2111 Homecoming Game Oct. 5th at 7pm The Havana Ducks are flying in to take on the E/B Trojans on Homecoming week end. The Ducks are 1 and 5 this season. Undefeated E/B is the favored team, but each game is won after the kick off not in pre-game expectations. school web site for info Parade begins Friday at 2:15 PM at the school around Central Park back to the school. Visitors are greeted by the new colorful Trojan Logo Kiwanis Peanut Day Downtown this morning peanuts, pumpkins, gourds, and sunshine. Wares for sale on a great morning Elmwood Emporium E/B Trojans Undefeated now 6 & 0 E/B dominated from the start going up 40 to 0 at the end of the first half. This meant a running clock in the second half. The final score was 47 to 0. The quick no huddle offense has really carried the Trojans this season. Next week E/B will play host to the Havana Ducks at 7 pm on Whitney Field. Friday, September 30, 2011 9:54 PM Spoon River Drive this week end & Next Spoon River Drive Friday, September 30, 2011 10:11 AM Elmwood and Brimfield Schools Are among several schools recieving the Bright Star Award. PjStar Is Theatre` more your thing? Ok, I am a believer in never leaving Elmwood, except for a football game. I know others have far more refined tastes. I would not want anyone to think living in Elmwood limits the easy opportunity to assuage your culture gene. Here are just a few attractions near us during October. A Bradley University Production of Ragtime Ragtime, the Tony Award-winning musical, is an epic tale of a young America played out in song and dance that paints a nostalgic and powerful portrait of life at the turn of the twentieth century.Ragtime intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families as they confront history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair and what it means to live in America. Thursday, September 29 - 8:00pm Friday, September 30 - 8:00pm Saturday, October 1 - 8:00pm Sunday, October 2 - 2:30pm The Heartland Festival Orchestra and Five Points Washington present a special Family Matinee Performance of Beethoven Lives Upstairs Sunday, October 9, 2011, 2:00 pm at Five Points Washington – all tickets $10 Beethoven Lives Upstairs is a dramatic and musical portrait of the mysterious and difficult Mr. B. The production offers a glimpse into the relationship between the man and his world, the man and his music, all through the eyes and ears of a child. A wonderful opportunity to experience a live orchestral concert with professional actors from Chicago-based Classical Kids Live! KNOX GALESBURG SYMPHONY OCT 22 2011 - 7:30PM The Orpheum Theater -- Galesburg IL Peoria Civic Center Theater WICKED will be held at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on October 12-30, 2011. Show times are as follows: Wed. Oct. 12 - 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 13 - 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Fri. Oct. 14 - 8 p.m. Sat. Oct 15 - 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sun. Oct. 16 - 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tues. Oct. 18 - 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 20 - 7:30 p.m. Sat. Oct. 22 - 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets start at $42 and are on sale now at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com/wicked. New Store to Open Soon In the location where Fuego was located on 110 East Main ST a store called Every Little Thing will open soon. Facebook Page Children's items will be their focus. Monday, September 26, 2011 11:12 AM Farmington Farmers host E/B Trojans Sept. 30th at 7 PM in Farmington Great Photos of the Knoxville game from Galesburg Sports.com You may find your child and want to buy one. Even one of "the fumble" ----- 88 shots of band, players, coaches, and action. Great Photos of the Game Galesburgsports.com Help Your School with Your Ideas The school district is conducting a survey to help improve our educational system. It will make Elmwood a better district if it best serves the needs of everyone. It can only serve the needs of everyone if everyone is a participant, so please take a moment to offer your input. Click the link E/B Trojans 21 Knoxville 20 --- E/B 5 - 0 Great Photos of Game Galesburgsports.com Games don't get closer than this one, E/B came away the winner as the two point conversion attempt was stopped. Only 45 seconds remained after the kick off was recovered, then E/B knelt out the clock. The Trojans are 5 and 0 and are on the path to win the Prairieland Blue Division. E/B came out and did a good job moving the ball. Billy Bean had some big runs, but the Trojans do not rely on one ball carrier. The Trojans use multiple backs I have heard, Westart, Harkness, Cluskey, and McCormick the qb all called on big runs. E/B went up 14 to 0, but Knoxville is a powerful team. They began to grind away moving the ball on carry after carry. The Blue Bullets pushed in a TD and the extra point on a run. This brought the score to 14 to 8 in the second quarter. E/B came back and scored another TD on a long pass from McCormick to Ingersoll(?). (I didn't write this down, and my knowledge of the kids isn't what it was a few years, ago.) E/B kicked all their extra points successfully this came to be an important factor. Knoxville came back and tried to score again before half time, as the clock ran down several passes went awry keeping the score 21 to 8. The Easter Seal presentation was held and then it was time for the second half. E/B had played great defense stringing out the option, cutting runners at the line, and pressuring the quarterback, but I think Knoxville was beginning to wear the Trojans down. Both teams had some great plays in the second half, it all came down to the 4th quarter. The two point conversion failed after a Knoxville TD making the score 21 E/B 14 Knoxville. E/B took the kick off needing to move the ball and run the clock, but time came up short for both teams at the end. E/B had a good run but a chop block was called this resulted in a 15 yard walk off from the line of scrimmage. Looking at 2 and 25, E/B on a good run got back most of yards lost to the penalty. E/B on a 3rd and about 10 attempted a pass but threw an interception. This set up the heart stopping late game drama. Knoxville worked the short field and scored a TD with less than a minute on the clock. This TD made the score 21 to 20. Knoxville went for two and the win. Knoxville first tried to draw the Trojans off side, but E/B was very disciplined. The Blue Bullets came back out after a time out and tried to rely on their power running attack to get the win. A Knoxville back countered to the right zone. The ball came very close to the goal line, but came out and E/B recovered. The final score 21 to 20. A tremendous victory, a hard loss, but thank you to both teams; it was a great game to watch. E/B seems to like to play close games. Next week the Trojans play at Farmington against the Farmers. Farmington is 3 and 2 with a win over Havana tonight. A great rivalry renewed next Friday. Friday, September 23, 2011 10:41 PM Galesburg Register Game Preview Travis David game summary Controversial Finish Aaron Frey Bullets big test ... E/B did not play Havana as the Frey article states, that score was from the Beardstown game. HOI TV Preview Game highlight is from Beardstown game where key fumble return by Westart helped Trojans in the first half. E/B Trojans vs Knoxville on Radio 107.9 CD 107.9 FM will have Knoxville at Elmwood-Brimfield live at 7:00pm followed by Havana at Farmington tape delayed with the broadcasts available online at cd1079.net. Thursday, September 22, 2011 7:45 PM An reminder to remember we are neighbors, not rival clans. Knoxville vs Knoxville E/B Trojans 54 -- Rushville-Industry 6 E/B 4-0 meets Knoxville 4-0 Friday Night at Elmwood Restaurant Options Knoxville defeated Farmington 40 to 7 Black Out Night for Easter Seals -- Conference Championship at stake Yes, a big game! Saturday, September 17, 2011 12:26 PM Whitney and Potts Returns to Offices After 2010 tornado the law office had to be extensively remodeled. This forced a move to Elm Haven on East Main and Rose. Whitney and Potts Law Offices are back in their longtime home at 116 W Main ST. Almost all businesses still operating have returned to their original storefronts or new permanent locations. The Home Shopper operating across from Elmwood Foods on Hawthrone is the one I am unsure as to whether they are still planning an eventual return. Crusens Opened During Fall Festival I started a little restaurant review, if you would like to send a comment or review, email me (steve@elmwoodil.org). Mon. - Sat 11 AM - 2 AM --- Sun. 11 AM - 12 AM Kitchen Closes One Hour Before Closing 118 South Magnolia ST ---- 309 742-2100 Sandwiches, Wraps, Pizza, Salads -- Specials Uptown Cafe In Full Blown Trojan Mode Sunday, September 18, 2011 9:45 PM Scout Popcorn St Patrick's Trivia Contest - Oct 15th Plan a fun night and ply your wits against the sharp minds of our community. Details on Facebook Dinner Starts at 6 Game begins at 6:30 $15 gets you in the door, dinner & game Teams of 8 or less. (form your own or let us know you want to play and we will find you a team!) Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd 9 regular rounds 1 speed round Also a 50/50, table decoration contest, door prizes, heads or tails game, & free answer dots! 8th Annual Fireman's Dance October 8th Maple Lane Country Club will once again come alive for the Fire Department Fundraiser. This year with the West MacQueen Street Band Donations and Ticket Sales Elmwood Fire Department Elmwood IL 61529 "help department get a rescue truck" Questions or info call Asst. Chief Robert Tannock 309 303-2412 Fall Festivals near Elmwood Festivals where you can go and not have to do anything, but enjoy yourself. Jubilee State Park - Brimfield IL Colonial Trade Faire September 23 - 25 The Faire will include characters from Colonial history, such as British soldiers, colonists, hunters, Native Americans, trades and crafts people who will give a first-hand look at the daily life at that time. Public participation is the goal at this event. The event will open at 8 a.m. on Sept. 23 for a special School Day when approximately 8,000 students and teachers from local schools will attend. On Sept. 24 and 25 the event opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Price of admission is $10 per car. Bishop Hill Jordbrukdagarna Jordbruksdagarna ...or Ag Days if you're not Swedish. My mom and I took all 4 kids to Bishop Hill on Sunday. It's one of our favorite festivals they have there and we try to get there every year. The kids love it. The adults love it. It just happens that this particular weekend, everyone was out of town or busy, so it was just the kids, mom, and me. It's so fun for the kids. They get to hear stories.. Not Swedish or Colonial; How About Magical? Join the Peoria Park District as we create the magical world of Harry Potter. While visiting Hogwarts you will be sorted into houses and attend many of the same classes that Harry and his friends take. After some magical activities, we’ll have a movie showing. Facebook Page of Event This Week End -- September 16 - 17 180 years in Knoxville The anniversary will carry a historic theme to demonstrate frontier worship in the early 1800s. Including a revival meeting, a Peter Cartwright recreation, native American worship performance, historic parade, pie baking contest and gospel music concert. Celebration 180 years as a church and a community Circuit riding preacher Peter Cartwright’s ministry with a portrayal of his sermons at the town square at 2:30 p.m on the 17th. Galesburg Planet Sept. 17th Parade at 1 PM The Knoxville Museum will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. It offers a collection of rare and well-preserved frontier artifacts including the horse drawn buggy that transported Abraham Lincoln to his famous debate with Stephen Douglas at Knox College. Fall Festival Parade A Movie Themed Parade on a Beautiful Elmwood Day Click for Photos Saturday, September 10, 2011 4:31 PM Elmwood/Brimfield Football E/B Trojans Friday Night Game in Rushville against the Rushville-Industry Rockets E/B on Facebook Trojans win over Tigers 35 to 15 Elmwood/Brimfield notched their 3rd victory. It was an important win remaining undefeated in the early season. Trojans tied atop Blue Division of the Prairieland with Knoxville. Halftime score Trojans 14 Beardstown 8 E/B Trojans 2-0 take on the Beardstown Tigers 2-0 at Elmwood on Friday at 7pm. This is an important early season test for the Trojans. Beardstown defeated E/B last year in Beardstown. E/B has defeated Peoria Heights 61-7, Abingdon 54-8 in the first two games. Beardstown has wins over Lewistown and South Fulton. E/B and Beardstown are both members of the Blue Division of the Prairieland Conference. E/B Football FALL FESTIVAL WEEK Set up commeces tonight September 6th at 5 PM --- Festival starts Thursday evening. --- Weather even feels like Fall. Emily Webel to be featured as Family Blogger on September 6th Confessions of a Farm Wife Farm Mom meets City Moms on Blogher Boil Order is Over TV 25 - TV 19 Report WCBU FM Report on Elmwood Water Elmwood remains under a boil order after a fire hydrant was opened up in the village by one or more vandals. A police official says the act led up to 250-thousand gallons of water being spilled. That lowered the pressure of the hydrant to zero which could result in contaminants getting into the water system. The village decided to issue the boil order as a precaution. Police have no suspects in the case. wcbu-fm Monday, September 5, 2011 10:45 AM An Opportunity This Morning It is a beautiful Labor Day morning refreshing cool, there is no water because of an unfortunate act of vandalism, release of water is the cause of the problem. (this was my information; accounts for no water in the lines) I went to Elmwood Foods this morning, I got water and a few needed groceries. The ever helpful and accommodating staff helped me carry my water and groceries to the van. So support the local store. Also try a carmel apple now available at the check out. While you are downtown, see if staring at the water tower will help to fill it with pure water. Also the carnival is setting up for Fall Festival this morning, you can watch trailers unfold into rides. I am now sipping my glorious coffee, fresh ground, fresh brewed (with pure water from Elmwood Foods), and just the right amount of cream. Monday, September 5, 2011 9:39 AM Carnival coming to town setting up on East Main this morning. Uptown Cafe open this morning, until 2 pm. Peoria County Emergency Services Peoria County emergency services are calling all residents of Elmwood, notifying them of a boil order in Elmwood. Emergency services are reporting the cause as an act of vandalism. Monday, September 5, 2011 8:39 AM Large Turn out at Aaron Schock Town Hall Aaron Schock thanked the Elmwood community mentioning our tornado and recovery efforts. He momentarily slipped saying the tornado was two years ago. He went on to thank Richard Taylor, Mayor JD Hulslander for helping Elmwood begin recovery. He thanked his hosts John and Mary Foster owners of the Hick'ry Stick. Representative Aaron Schock's current district is spread across 20 counties. His new district outlines are displayed on the map I have placed below. A big crowd turned out to hear Aaron Schock, he asked that the evening procede in a respectful manner. He calmly defended his positions on 2011 budget, Ryan Budget, Debt Limit deal. -- If you want to read a summary of his remarks click here A wonderful night and many people came out to the event. PJ Star Article - Central IL TV News Balcony seating held the overflow. Monday, August 29, 2011 7:23 PM Aaron Schock Listening Session at Hick'ry Stick On Aug. 29, he'll host a 6:30 p.m. ice cream event at the newly opened Hick'ry Stick Restaurant at 118 E. Main in Elmwood. schock.house.gov Aaron Schock represents the Illinois 18th Congressional District Here is the map of the newly redrawn 18th district, Illinois lost a Congressional seat to Sun Belt states. Another summer of wildfires, dust storms, and record temps, maybe they will move back. Monday, August 15, 2011 11:58 PM Uptown Cafe now Open Opens at 6 AM in the morning for those looking for an early morning destination. The Uptown Cafe was formerly the J & G Cafe. Main Street Diner Open Monday through Saturday 11 AM to 8 PM Serving homemade: tenderloins, onion rings, and hoagie rolls, plus ice cream. Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption Are you aware of this Property Tax Exemption? If you or some you know qualifies make them aware of it. There are links to forms on Elmwood Township Assessors Page. This exemption is a one-time $5,000 reduction in EAV on the principal residence of a veteran upon returning from active duty in an armed conflict involving the armed forces of the United States. Although the exemption is only for a single year, a qualifying veteran can receive the exemption for another tax year in which he or she returns from active duty. Applicants must file Form PTAX-341, Application for Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption, with the chief county assessment office. Friday, August 19, 2011 12:51 PM Janet Mottaz Forum letter from June 25th, 2011 (if you missed it) Elmwood Illinois final home to Veterans of 8th Missouri I ran across this web item Link in researching veterans topic. It is interesting that several local soldiers served in Missouri units. Illinois always filled the enrollment numbers for volunteer troops during the Civil War. Sometimes enrollments were full and Illinois volunteers joined Missouri units to get into the fight. Illinois troops were numerous in the West (Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama) Thinkyou have family members who served in Illinois regiments or fought at Vicksburg you may enjoy this post Vicksburg and Shiloh Harvest Home Festival -- August 19th and 20th The Yates City Harvest Home Festival will be this week end. The theme of the Yates City parade is "Take a look, it is in a book" If you are a clever crafty type person, unlike me, this is a two'fer opportunity. Elmwood Fall Festival Parade's theme is movies, many movies are based on books, so a careful choice of literary and cinematic efforts will cover both parades. If your kids have unused Harry Potter costuming you are all set. Here is the schedule Welcome to Harvest Home Festival 2011 Friday August 19 4:30 pm - Food Stand Opens 5:00 pm - M & K Amusements (Inflatables) 5:30 pm - Baby Contest Registration 6:00 pm - Bingo begins 6:30 pm - Baby Contest 7:00 pm - Closer to Free (Contemporary Christian - Elmwood UMC) 8:00 pm - F-Sharp (Classic Rock) Saturday August 20th 6:30 - 7:30 am - Gazebo Run registration 7:30 am - 1 mile walk/run & 5K race 9:00 am - Food Stand opens 10:30 am - Parade Registration (Gazebo) 11:00 am - Parade begins - THEME - "Take a Look, It's in a Book" 12:00 am - Vendor/Merchant booths open 12:00 noon - Parade winners announced 12:00 noon - M & K Amusements (Inflatables) 1:00 pm - Pedal Tractor Pull by Snyder Farms 1:30 - 4:30 pm - Book signing of "The Legend of White Sky" by Linda Edwards 6:00 pm - Bingo 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Cadillac Jack (www.CadillacJackBand.com) Festival booklets available at EZ Stop, Casey's (Elmwood) and County Market (Farmington) Uptown Cafe to open Soon The cafe on Magnolia will soon open, by end of August possibly. Shaun and Rita Jones are opening the cafe reportedly beginning at 6 AM in the morning for those looking for an early morning destination. The Uptown Cafe was formerly J & G Cafe. The Main Street Diner closed for a short family vacation should open again this week and will continue to be operated by Josh Pumphrey. Monday, August 15, 2011 3:15 PM Assessment notices will be arriving today? Assessment notices will soon be sent for 2011. Assessments for 2011 are the basis for 2012 property taxes. The computerized market analysis based on all legitimate sales establishes trends for different types of residential property. Some of your questions may be answered on the Elmwood Township Assessors Page which has links to the county web site property look up, downloadable forms, appeal process. When reviewing an assessment determine if the property has appropriate exemptions, such as homeowners. This information is available on the county's web site property look up page. Decide if the assessment is a reasonable estimate of what a residential property would sell for on the market. An appraisal, assessment, or realtor's opinion is an estimate and all will vary, but each is predicting a value. Property taxes are the major funding source for our schools, fire protection districts, county and township government, and other entities depending on your district. Property taxes help the people closest to you provide the services we rely on everyday. Thursday, August 11, 2011 1:11 PM Elmwood Presbyterians Groundbreaking Ceremony On August 7. 2011 had a groundbreaking ceremony at 4PM to dedicate the beginning of their new church building. Pastor Gene Campbell officiated. The Elmwood First Presbyterian Church will be in the same block as their current church, which is north of Evergreen between Althea and Lilac Streets. Order of Service: Welcome/Recognitions Hymn: Amazing Grace Scripture: Psalm 127:1 Session Members Break Ground Hymn: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Prayer of Blessing and Benediction Session Members: Larry Cox, Amy Kepple, Fred Paige, Michael Shissler, Kathy Shoop, Marty Tarter, Pat Vaughan, Julie Barrett (clerk of session) Service was followed with butter-finger ice cream desserts,. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon just as God planned it to be. Monday, August 8, 2011 10:08 AM The Tenth Concert of the Summer is Sunday It seems only yesterday, we were wondering when summer would arrive. The tenth band concert of season will be Sunday August 7th at 8 PM. Elmwood Municipal Band If you were planning on taking your lawn chair, but haven't, go now. As thoughts turn to school beginning, football, and Fall; it would be a great time to bring your talents or even your untalented self to Fall Festival Help make the 80th Fall Festival one of the best. Thursday, August 4, 2011 10:17 AM PalaceTheater Opens Article in PJ Star Cars 2 currently playing follow schedule on Reynolds Web Site Load up the car with the kids and come see Cars 2. Stuff from Around Area you may want to know Now open at Main St. Diner for breakfast 7-10 Monday - Saturday and also serving dinner specials nightly JFL football sign up August 2nd and August 3rd from 5 to 7pm in Brimfield Grade School Cafeteria need info call Kelli Arbogast 645-1395 Ice Cream Social to support the troops in Central Park, starting ahead of Municipal Band Concert starting at 6 PM fundraiser for EEBY Trop Care Boxes. Cars 2 will be the opening movie in repaired Palace Theater starting Friday July 29th Presbyterian groundbreaking ceremony on August 7th at 4 PM. Everyone welcome to help them kick off their new church. Elmwood Tap trying to find people with photos of past times at the Elmwood Tap or Don's Palace as I heard it called. School Registration times are approaching find information on these Local School Web Sites Thursday, July 28, 2011 11:05 AM Open meeting about City-wide Recycling City Wide Recycling Meeting at Elmwood School Auditorium -- July 26th at 7 PM -- call City Hall 742-2351 if info needed Assessment notices will be arriving soon A report in the PJ Star yesterday, may focus some attention on the quadrennial assessment. Assessment notices will soon be sent for 2011. Assessments for 2011 are the basis for 2012 property taxes. The computerized market analysis based on all legitimate sales establishes trends for different types of residential property. Some of your questions may be answered on the Elmwood Township Assessors Page which has links to the county web site property look up, downloadable forms, appeal process. When reviewing an assessment determine if the property has appropriate exemptions, such as homeowners. This information is available on the county's web site property look up page. Decide if the assessment is a reasonable estimate of what a residential property would sell for on the market. An appraisal, assessment, or realtor's opinion is an estimate and all will vary, but each is predicting a value. Property taxes are the major funding source for our schools, fire protection districts, county and township government, and other entities depending on your district. Property taxes help the people closest to you provide the services we rely on everyday. AG Land Elevator Relocating to Stone School RD A hearing and debate at Peoria County Board meeting about location resulted in approval, here is PJ Star Article Ag Land currently operates at the south end of Magnolia ST in Elmwood. Ag Land Damaged bin after 2009 wind storm Monday, July 18, 2011 9:18 AM GroundBreaking Ceremony for United Methodists Sunday July 10, 2011 was the official kick off to the new addition to the United Methodist Church on west main street in Elmwood Illinois. The church will be adding Sunday School and nursery facilities with this expansion. Kathryn Fincham member for 77 years holds seniority at the Elmwood United Methodist pictured with her son Gary. Webel family Emily is holding the youngest member. Youngest by only two hours the Millers had preemie twins delivered only two hours before the birth of Joe and Emily's new son. In the picture below the Miller twins also only seven weeks old are in the carriers on the right of the photo. They look like dolls. Should look something like the architect rendering when complete. Monday, July 11, 2011 1:34 PM Hick'ry Stick Grand Opening July 1 Friday July 1st open at 5 pm close at 10 pm ---- 118 E Main St (former Parkview) 25% of opening night proceeds will be donated to Elmwood Restoration Fund. Call for reservation 309 742-8900 ---- Web Site Facebook News Updates Mar to Aug 2011 News Updates August to November 2010 Storm Damage Photos Follow Elmwood News Updates on Twitter Save the Palace Recovery in Elmwood Enjoy Illinois and Photos like this in: Heartland Outdoors Prairie State Outdoors	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line37
__label__wiki	0.874721	0.874721	Four Reasons the Tigers Were the Most Underachieving Team in the Regular Season As the season reaches game 162 and the dog days of summer have come to a close, disgruntled Tigers fans ponder: “What went wrong this year?” A team that had so much hope for a World Series said to have one of the best lineups in baseball, is left wondering how it ended up at the bottom of the AL Central. Although it is easy to point fingers and put the blame on one person, here are the major reasons the Tigers are the most underachieving team in baseball this year. 1. Pitching The Tigers had 12 different players start games this year. The team was unable to establish a consistent rotation like it had in years past. The Tigers’ starting pitchers had a combined 4.80 ERA – third to last above the Phillies, who just clinched the first overall pick in next year’s draft, and the Rockies who pitch at an elevation of 5,200 feet. No matter how many runs scored, it is hard to negate numbers that bad. To make matters worse, the Tigers’ bullpen ended at the fourth highest ERA, throwing a 4.42 ERA. Leads were not being held and deficits were not being mended once manager Brad Ausmus would give the relievers the nod. 2. Trade Deadline Woes On July 20, 11 days before the trade deadline on July 31, the Tigers were 45-46, 4.5 games back from the second wild card spot held by the Minnesota Twins. Just ahead of the Tigers was the future AL East champion Toronto Blue Jays at 47-47, and behind the Tigers was the future AL West champion Texas Rangers at 43-48. The Tigers had a key week and a half ahead of them that would dictate whether they would be “buyers” or “sellers”.[su_pullquote align=”left”]“Interestingly enough, both the Mets and the Blue Jays were in a similar position as the Tigers at the deadline. Were the Tigers just a big move away from getting second half momentum?”[/su_pullquote] In the days leading up to July 31, the Tigers split a series with the Mariners 2-2, lost a series with the Red Sox 1-2 and lost a series to the Rays 1-2. On July 30, at 49-52 the Tigers gave up the Cy Young candidate David Price to the Blue Jays, and then again on July 31, traded slugger Yoenis Cespedes to the New York Mets. Speculation behind these moves was rampant due to the fact that the two teams that received Detroit’s stars would make the playoffs. Interestingly enough, both the Mets and the Blue Jays were in a similar position as the Tigers at the deadline. Were the Tigers just a big move away from getting second half momentum? Were the Tigers too preemptive to throw in the towel? These moves were also rumored to have caused the release of the former general manager Dave Dombrowski. Regardless, giving up two stars really shook the Tigers’ rotation and lineup, ultimately taking a toll on the win column. 3. Questionable Coaching Decisions Brad Ausmus has just been retained by the Tigers for the 2016 season, but some of his questionable decisions made late in games may have meant the difference between a win and loss. Although many factors play a role in game-time decisions, at times fans were left scratching their heads at some of the calls made by the coaching staff. Often, a starter would be left in too long, not pinch hitting for a guy historically poor against a certain pitcher, or leaving in a relief pitcher who is already being lit up. After a loss, many were left wondering why the manager did what he did. Hey no hitter 9th inning 5 seconds later and we are tied… #fireausmus — Eli Shelton (@elishelt26) September 23, 2015 https://twitter.com/CMUBrent/status/647908691858038784 2 RH catchers on the bench and Ausmus has Avila still hit with his .180 avg against a lefty. #fireausmus #Tigers — Steve Kelly (@S_Kelly15) September 20, 2015 #fireausmus #alexavila to bunt. Is he just trying to lose games in a new way? — David (@DetTigers84) September 20, 2015 The importance of the manager role often goes unnoticed. For example, the Chicago Cubs acquired manager Joe Maddon in the offseason giving the team a new life, or the Kansas City Royal’s manager Ned Yost and his crafty use of his bullpen to shorten games last season in the Royal’s World Series run. It would be unfair to the organization to say some form of managing did not play a factor in the disastrous season. 4. Batting Inconsistency It is a little odd to say that a team that led the league in batting average and was 10th in average with runners in scoring position could have inconsistencies. A team batting that well while still sitting at 16th in runs scored must have some holes. Seventy-five times this year the Tigers scored three runs or less, something you would not expect with Ian Kinsler, Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez, J.D. Martinez, and (formally) Yoenis Cespedes batting in your 2-6 spots. Not to mention, Detroit led the league in most times grounded into a double play at 152 instances. To top it all off the Tigers had an outstandingly low amount of pinch hits, at 11 on 72 tries over the course of the season, meaning they were not getting the clutch off the bench hits they needed. [su_pullquote align=”right”]“For a team with such talent and ability, they could not figure out the formula to come out and compete each day.”[/su_pullquote]Too often the team would go out and blast double-digit runs and come back the next day and struggle to score a single run. There never seemed to be a significant win streak after the 6-0 start to the year. Getting hot is an important part of the sport, and the Tigers just did not have that in their offense. The Tigers finished fifth in the AL Central with a record of 74-87. Their lowest win total since the dismal 2008 season. Ausmus commented on next season after being re-signed on September 27. “We have a core group of guys. Cabrera, Martinez, Martinez, Kinsler, Verlander,” Ausmus said to MLB.com after he was told he would be retained for the 2016 season. “I think if the right pieces are added, could be an excellent team. And quite frankly we expect to win, the goal is a World Championship.”	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line45
__label__wiki	0.822607	0.822607	How FBI's Dylann Roof gun snafu hurts Obama's gun control agenda President Obama pushed Americans to call for stricter gun controls in the wake of the June 17 Charleston church massacre, complaining that the admitted killer, Dylann Roof, �had no trouble getting his hands on a gun.� What the President likely didn�t know when he made those comments is this: It wasn�t a lack of gun controls, but a bureaucratic failure, that led to Roof obtaining the gun legally, due, it turns out, on a senior FBI document examiner�s unfamiliarity with South Carolina geography. As such, details revealed Friday in the Dylann Roof case add to the complexity of the President�s earlier call for a �greater sense of urgency� on gun safety, NY: Cuomo administration suspends development of statewide database of ammunition sales, key element of SAFE Act Gov. Cuomo is backing off a key element of his much heralded 2013 gun control law, the NY-SAFE Act. In a major concession to Senate Republicans and new Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, the Cuomo administration agreed to suspend development of a troubled statewide database of ammunition sales. The agreement also gives Flanagan a veto over the database�s future development, stating that �no expenditures of state monies shall be allocated" for its future development unless both sides agree on a plan to move forward. "This is a clear victory for Second Amendment rights in New York," said Sen. James Seward (R-Oneonta), who announced the deal. Texans organize 'Operation Counter Jade Helm' to keep an eye on the federal troops When the troops land in Texas for Operation Jade Helm next week, someone will be waiting for them. Hundreds of people have organized a "Counter Jade Helm" surveillance operation across the Southwestern states and in an effort to keep an eye on the contentious military drill that's sparked many suspicious of Uncle Sam's intentions. Eric Johnston, a 51-year-old retired firefighter and sheriff's deputy who lives in Kerrville, is a surveillance team leader in Texas. He'll coordinate three groups of volunteers, about 20 folks in total, who hope to monitor the SEALs, Green Berets and Air Force Special Ops in Bastrop, Big Spring and Junction when Jade Helm kicks off on July 15. In Mirror's Edge Catalyst, you won't be using any guns at all". Jansson continued: "We've completely removed that aspect of the game. You can't even pick them up". EA and DICE have reportedly developed an all-new combat system that emphasizes melee combat, where Jansson explained it in detail with Polygon: "Faith will fight, but she doesn't kill. Now the fighting is more of an extension of the movement. It builds on the flow. It fits a lot better with the game mechanics. When Faith is in flow, when she stitches together move after move without failing and keeps her momentum going, she's actually invulnerable to bullets. That can keep her out of harm's way. It's only when she stops that she can get hurt". Read more at http://www.tweaktown.com/news/46414/use-guns-mirrors-edge-catalyst/index.html Whataburger chain won't allow open carry of guns A Texas-based burger chain, Whatabuger, with 780 locations in 10 states including three in Arkansas (not including a similarly named burger joint in Russellville), has announced it won't allow open carry of guns on its properties. What's more, an AP report on the development quotes restaurant industry people as saying many others are likely to take the same approach. Proposed Seattle Gun Tax is Bad Policy and Bad Law Counter to Washington state law, Seattle City Council President Tim Burgess has announced plans for a local ordinance that would impose new taxes on firearms and ammunition sold within city limits. The proposal lays out a $25 tax on firearms and $.05 for every round of ammunition sold. The city council�s Education and Governance Committee is set to take up the legislation on July 15. Burgess� proposal is similar to a 2012 measure put forth in Illinois by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and is bad policy for the same reasons NRA-ILA outlined at that time. Former PayPal CEO Peter Thiel: PayPal Would Allow Firearms Transactions If I Was Still There LAS VEGAS, NV� American entrepreneur Peter Thiel, co-founder and former CEO of PayPal says if he was still running the company, legal transactions involving firearms would be permitted through its online service. Thiel appeared before attendees at the libertarian oriented Freedom Fest at Planet Hollywood Saturday, when he debated Whole Foods CEO John Mackey. Kutcher, Kunis keep firearms at home Actress Mila Kunis says she and her husband Ashton Kutcher keep a gun at their home and that she respects the actor's wish to keep a firearm. "...We have a gun at the house. But would I give it to my daughter as a gift at 15? No. I can take a gun apart and put it back together blindfolded." NY: NYPD cop arrested THREE times over past six months finally quits: sources It�s tough to be a police officer when you�re wearing handcuffs. An NYPD cop who has been arrested three times in the past six months, but kept her job as the cases wound through the courts, has resigned. Officer Stacey Staniland, 29, busted twice for drug possession and once for burglary since December, left the NYPD Monday, sources said. The NYPD suspended the Staten Island cop each of the three times she was arrested, but now she�ll be free to fight the charges without trying to do a job upholding the law. Guns N� Hoses raises money for national non-profits Some fun in the sun in La Crosse helped raise funds for 2 national non-profits. The 2nd annual Guns N' Hoses pitted the La Crosse Police Department against the La Crosse Fire Department in a friendly, yet competitive, game of baseball. The police department played for "Justice for a Cure� while the fire department played for the "Muscular Dystrophy Association." For just $10 fans got admission to the charity game as well as general admission to the 5 o�clock Loggers game. Could smart guns make armed police safer and more accountable? Police officers Loran �Butch� Baker and Elizabeth Butler were investigating a suspect at his home in Santa Cruz, California when he shot and killed them in 2013. Before fleeing the scene, the shooter was believed to have stolen both officers� guns. The Santa Cruz sheriff at the time, Phil Wowak, doesn�t think their deaths could have been prevented, but does think the department�s response would have been faster, more efficient and more accountable had they had access to connected technology. African Americans Roiling Over, Only Police Should Have Guns..? Humans are complicated and confusing creatures. We often cling to misguided beliefs and self-destructive philosophies, even as we decry the impacts and results of those beliefs and philosophies. One of the most confusing examples of this is when a minority that has suffered oppression and abuse advocates for policies that enable that abuse and remove options for protecting against future abuse. The right to arms has long been recognized as a core distinction between a citizen and a subject, a free man and a slave. Read more: http://www.ammoland.com/2015/07/african-americans-roiling-over/#ixzz3fnJ0O41S Hoover Dam, Lake Mead officers getting 52,000 rounds of ammo LAS VEGAS (AP) � The federal agency overseeing water and power is in the market for 52,000 rounds of ammunition for its officers at Hoover Dam and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, raising questions about weapons for nonmilitary purposes. The Bureau of Reclamation most recently purchased a large stock of ammo in 2013 and since 2008 has requested ammunition 19 times for use nationwide. U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., has said he will seek answers from the bureau including how many officers are using firearms and how they are using them. Why Americans are buying more guns than ever before It�s a hot summer for the gun industry. Background checks for gun sales spiked 11% in June compared to last year, making it the busiest June ever, according to the FBI�s background check data. Last month the FBI conducted nearly 1.53 million background checks, which are required for all in-store purchases, but not for sales at gun shows or between individuals. That�s the highest volume of checks in June since 1999, when the FBI started keeping track. Gun background checks have climbed annually since 2003 with the exception of just three years, one of which was 2014, indicating a clear jump in gun sales. Youths learn history while firing off guns GREAT FALLS - The 2015 annual "Youth Shoot" was held Saturday at the Missouri River Shooters Range right outside of Great Falls where children got the chance to shoot weapons free of charge. 12-year-old Elisch Schreher is a hunter, but Saturday he took a step back in history and got the chance to shoot tons of different guns, that he knew nothing about. "I have learned more about the guns than anything else," said Schreher. Audit: Program to determine if felons own guns faces backlog California's auditor says a program to determine whether potentially dangerous people own guns is facing a serious backlog. The Los Angeles Times reports that Auditor Elaine Howler reported Thursday that the Department of Justice failed over 18 months to implement seven of eight recommendations auditors made in 2013 to reduce delays. All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. � Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line49
__label__wiki	0.773169	0.773169	Image Credit: Flickr User carrenho, via CC An icon of Rio de Janeiro.. Symbol of Brazilian Christianity.. Part of new seven wonders of the world.. This statue stands tall at the Corcovado Mountain near the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. In Portuguese it is known as Cristo Redentor. You must be wondering what is so great about the statue. The greatness of the Statue comes from understanding the message that it sends out. If you notice – the statue of Christ is standing with its arms open, showing that he loves all and he is ready to accept and embrace anyone who comes to Him. From afar the statue also looks like a cross. Another symbol of Christianity. While the statue coveys a great emotional message it also a man-made architectural wonder. Ready to know more interesting facts about it? Image Credit: Flickr User kelvinlls, via CC Why was the statue built? Who thought of building it? In the 1850’s the Barzilians demanded that a religious statue be built in Rio, a demand that was rejected. After sixty years again in 1910, the Archdiocese (large district overseen by an archbishop) of Rio de Janeiro held a monument week. Large donations were collected to build a religious statue. The statue of Christ was chosen after a lot of thinking and the foundation was put on 22nd April, 1922 which also happened to be the day of Brazilian Independence. A Brazilian designer Heitor da Silva Costa designed the statue and it was sculpted by a Frenchman Paul Landowski. The statue was constructed in 5 years and the monument was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. The statue is built of soapstone (a metamorphic rock rich in magnesium) and concrete – it was built in small bits and pieces. Since it was to be built at the top of the mountain the Corcovado Rack Railway was used to lug the large stones to the site. It costed $250,000 to build it. Christ the Redeemer Statue is the tallest religious statue in the world with 30 metres (98 ft) tall, not including its 8 metres (26 ft) pedestal, and its arms stretch 28 metres (92 ft) wide. There is a small chapel at its base. The chapel is used for baptisms and small weddings. After climbing the mountain you have to climb 220 steps to reach the statue. However, technology has made it much easier, there are now escalators and elevators to help the visitors who are unable to climb the stairs. Image Credit: Flickr User gabriel_rocha, via CC The best time to visit is at night when the statue is lit up by flood lights. The flood lights make the statue look like it is magically flying in the air. At that time you can also get a supreme view of Rio’s night-lights and its downtown. Guess what is the busiest time to visit the statue? Easter and Christmas Eve! Obviously, Ha! Kinooze Learning April 24, 2013 April 26, 2013 Arusha says: Interesting!I’m quite interested in Christianity,so it was fun reading this article. Zeal2000 says: yeah i agree with you. It was interesting. M.Hobbs says: Found this very interesting even more so as my daughter has just returned,with truly amazing photos in front of the statue,and fantastic veiws of brazil. Sammich says: thats really amazing shash says: wow it was really interesting Maria Bieber says: I would like to visit there someday! omg (: haele says: I like that comment Alfred Chan says: This is very interesting. I would like to visit there for one month. foxx says: im making a research paper on it so this is very helpful	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line50
__label__cc	0.70771	0.29229	Vacancy in Office Any vacancy of the Governing Council office bearer/s or member/s shall be filled by the Governing Council for the remaining term or part thereof. Office bearers and members of the governing council shall perform the duties provided in this section and such other duties as are prescribed in these byelaws; and shall perform their duties honorary. The President shall Preside at all meetings of the association and the General Body; Appoint, if required an External auditor or Charted Accountant or consultant/s for any specific purpose. Constitute when required for full filling the different specific object/s various Committee/s or sub-committee/s or Wing/s or cell/s from time to time from among the Members of the Governing council, Association and/or others like professionals, students, etc as required or when needed in consultation with the council members. Fulfill such other duties as may be assigned by the association or the General Body. Maintain transparency, discipline, decorum and unity among all members. The Vice-President shall Perform the presiding duties of the president in the absence of or at the request of the President; Fill the unexpired term if a vacancy occurs in the office of president or until new President is chosen by the Governing Council. Fulfill such other duties as may be assigned by the association, the general body, or the President. The General Secretary shall Conduct and record the minutes of all meetings of the governing council, association and the general body; Be custodian of all documents, including association byelaws, Membership register/s, special rules, and regulations and standing rules; Present the membership application/s for deliberation and decision/s. Present the bill/s / proposal/s for approval and endorsement and/or sanction/s from the governing council. Conduct correspondence as directed by the association, the Governing council, or the President; Keep and manage the Membership Register/s (Annual, Life, Honorary types, etc) of the Association. Notify (new) address/ addresses of KSAME Head quarters, district offices and taluk Offices as needed; Send a call letter (E-mail and Mobile Phone SMS or any other modern means of communication or through post/courier) of the meeting to the Governing Council at least 15 (Fifteen days) in advance in normal circumstances and 07 (Seven days) in the Special or exceptional circumstances. Subject to the direction of the governing body may delegate any of her/his duty or duties and authority to the joint Secretary or joint secretaries or any of the member/s of the Governing council. In case of emergency/ special circumstances has the authority to take necessary action in consultation with the president and to report to the governing council for approval and sanction. Fulfill such other duties as may be assigned by the association, the governing council, or the President. The Joint Secretary/ Secretaries shall Have to perform the work/duty/duties so assigned by the General Secretary. in the absence of or vacancy of General Secretary or upon the request the Joint Secretary number.1 (the First in the list) shall act as General Secretary and perform the duties of the General Secretary. The Treasurer shall Under the general control and supervision of the president and General Secretary, the treasurer shall be in charge of all accounts, receipts, payments, funds disbursements and also preparation of statements of accounts (Receipt Book/s, Day Book, Cash Book, Stock Register, etc), and other/s pertaining to the Association and its subsidiaries. Remit all cash receipts to the association account/s in the next working day of the bank. Any donations, contributions, subscriptions, etc received (preferably (in order) by Cheque/s or draft/s or Internet / Mobile banking or cash) by the Association shall be remitted to the bank promptly by the treasurer and material/s to be taken into stock. Cash in hand for the contingency or contingencies shall not exceed ` 5000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) or as decided by the Governing body from time to time. Reject any item of wasteful nature. All receipts and payment documents shall bear the signature of the treasurer Present financial statement/s at each association meeting and as requested by the Governing Council duly signed by President, General Secretary and Treasurer. Prepare the financial records from 1st April to 31st March for audit by 30th June; with financial year beginning from first of April and ending on thirty first of March. The treasurer shall file the income tax returns as per the Income Tax Act/s in force and all other returns (if eligible) promptly and arrange to have the annual accounts verified and audited by an association appointed external Auditor / appointed Chartered Accountant. Notify when requested of the dues for the association. And Fulfill such other duties as may be assigned by the association, the Governing Council or the President. The Joint Treasurer shall Help the Treasurer in carrying out the responsibilities of the Treasurer as requested. In the absence of treasurer act as the treasurer or in case of vacancy assume the charge for the remaining term of the office or until the office of the Treasurer filled by the council. The Auditor (Internal) shall Report directly to the Governing council. Do audit independently and objectively. Work as a guide to the association and to show the path through periodic reports (quarterly or six months once) and accordingly the Governing council to review the auditor’s recommendation and take necessary steps /actions in the areas of improvement suggested by the auditor (internal). Note: The Governing council shall show commitment for the internal Audit and shall assist and fully co-operate with the Auditor in achieving the Objective. The Information and Technology (IT) Secretary shall Conduct research and do Project and/or Task Management. Perform variety of Secretarial and Administrative task for the Governing Body. Maintain a regular filing system, and processes incoming correspondence when/as required. Request supplies, services and materials as required. Process and directs calls to appropriate staff regarding computer repairs, network issues and phone equipment repairs. Maintain a schedule of appointments and makes arrangements for conferences and interviews Take and transcribe dictation of various types, including correspondence, reports, notices, minutes, and recommendations. Assist in Preparing emails / Short Message Service or Messenger texts and mailing. Take steps and assist in the management of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) initiatives of the Association. Supervise and assist in managing the help desk/s. Maintain high confidentiality in internal and external matters. Assist in other work as necessitated by the Governing council.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line53
__label__cc	0.65659	0.34341	How Ending Gender Inequality In Ecuador Reduces Poverty από linc \| Απρ 13, 2021 \| Uncategorized \| 0 Σχόλια The maintenance of cultural and patriarchal patterns persisted, however. With the new millennium, there had been a proliferation of programmes for the poor, she said. School vouchers have been available to guarantee equal access to education. The new Government was currently creating human growth vouchers. Whether or not it is a typical magnificence from Guayaquil or a feisty townie from Quito, attractive Ecuador women won’t disappoint. Just use our seven simple Ecuador courting suggestions, and it is best to have an excellent time. How To Choose A Dependable Ecuadorian Dating Site? The bus system in Ecuador is very extensive, and buses run on main routes every 5-15 minutes. I was dropped off on the aspect of the road when going to the Cotopaxi region, and picked up a bus heading again from Cajas National Park the same means right alongside the highway. Bus travel in Ecuador is disproportionately inexpensive compared to the value of everything else. Depression isn’t the selection for this girl because she’s certain that the Universe provides you with new opportunities. Your girlfriends will inspire you to maneuver forward after failures and look at an issue from a different angle. She thinks critically and provides sensible recommendations, so be sure that this lady will be the first on your thoughts when you need recommendation. Traditionally, a person ecuador girls is a pacesetter of the household – he protects his youngsters and spouse, units rules, makes important selections, and takes care of a finances. Since childhood, a lady learns the means to be an excellent housewife and create consolation at residence from her mom. An Ecuadorian lady excellently runs the home, retains it clear, and cooks tasty dishes. Moreover, she disciplines her children and helps them with their college assignments. Whats Your Nationwide Stereotype? But on high of that, being a feminine within the subject poses its personal set of challenges. Most feminine sociologists are inspired to check “softer” topics such as women, youngsters and the elderly, quite than topics just like the surroundings or politics, which are usually male-dominated fields. Women don’t have problems learning in the classroom, however when they finally go away the classroom to conduct investigations in communities, it is rather widespread for people to not respect them or to favor to talk to a male sociologist. For this purpose, 99% of female sociologists don’t practice applied sociology. Major universities in Quito and Guayaquil, and smaller ones in other cities, all have curricula in bodily and social sciences. Private and public universities range greatly of their emphases, but supply a decent array of liberal arts and sciences, medical, authorized, and engineering training. Funding comes from the government, from tuition, from international help, and from presents and personal donations. Many Ecuadorians, from all lessons and walks of life, earn master’s and doctoral degrees in Latin America, the United States, and Europe. White–mestizo religiosity is predominantly Roman Catholic and varies significantly based on social class. The men’s dress normally consists of a blue poncho, a fedora, or a felt hat and white, calf-length knickers. The Shimba (a lengthy braid that hangs down nearly to the man’s waist) that dates back to pre-Inca occasions is a very conventional piece of clothes. In fact the Shimba is so important to the natives that they see it as an emblem of indigenous ethnic id. In their festivals, black people in Esmeraldas may dramatize various relationships with distant central governments. The lands of indigenous and black folks in these lowland areas are declared tierras baldías (“uninhabited lands”) although they’re teeming with Afro– Ecuadorian or indigenous individuals. During the time of sierran land reforms, they have been opened for colonization by poor Andean individuals. The most simple, ubiquitous ready food is soup, with many variations based on area and components. Coastal fish and coconut milk chowders, sierran potato–based soups, and Amazonian pepper–pot dishes are joined by hen consommé, cream of avocado, and cow’s foot and tripe soup. Other than Spanish, residents of Ecuador communicate different native languages as nicely. Ecuador, a country positioned within the northwestern a part of South America may be very famous for its environmental range. Over the years, the country has contributed considerably to the event of environmental science. The elite take this to mean the day of the European , Spanish race from which they descend. Other Ecuadorians take this present day as a symbol of racial blending, of mestizaje . Photograph Library	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line60
__label__wiki	0.875148	0.875148	AMCON Releases List Of 105 Delinquent Obligors Who Owe Over N906billion The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has again released the list of some delinquent debtors of the corporation who they say have not just remained recalcitrant but have failed to meet their obligations. Surprisingly, the list, which contains 105 names of individuals and institutions owe AMCON a total of N906.109 billion. Top on the list is Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited promoted by Ifeanyi Ubah; NICON Investments Limited owned by Jimoh Ibrahim; Bi-Courtney Limited owned by Wale Babalakin, Josephdam & Sons Limited owned by the Kuteyi family and Tinapa Business Resort of Cross River State Government are the biggest delinquent debtors according to the list released by AMCON at the weekend. It would be recalled that the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of AMCON, Mr. Ahmed Lawan Kuru, had earlier in the year said that AMCON will publish the list of its obligors. The corporation also placed a paid advert earlier in the year to call on all debtors of AMCON to pay up failure of which AMCON will have no other option than to publish their names in the dailies. Kuru had also threatened that the corporation is set for a new stage that would not involve much of negotiation but name and shame as well as take-over of properties of delinquent debtors that have refused to meet it halfway on the negotiation table. The AMCON boss stated that going forward, in cases where the registered assets of a company that is indebted to the corporation was not enough to clear their obligation, AMCON would go after the directors and their private companies. He said with over N5.4 trillion debt owed the corporation, AMCON had become tired of obligors, coming to its office and telling lies about wanting to embark on a staggered payment, which they ended up never complying. A breakdown of the latest AMCON list of delinquent debtors showed that Capital Oil and Gas owned by Ifeanyi Ubah is indebted to the tune of N115.952 billion, while Wale Babalakin of Bi-Courtney limited, Roygate Properties Limited owed N69.642 billion under the two companies. Another surprise on the list is the former governor of Enugu State and Peoples Democratic Party Enugu East Senatorial Candidate, Chimaroke Nnamani with a debt of N42.49 billion owed to AMCON under the names of Iorna Global Resources, Sammy Beth Interbiz Limited, Camden Resources Limited, Riverside Logistics Limited and Rainbownet Limited. Also on the list of debtors is Senator Buruji Kashamu who owes the corporation N13.015 billion. Jailed former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye who had purchased All Progressive Congress (APC) senatorial nomination form but failed to secure a ticket was also on the list. The former governor who is currently serving a 14 year jail term for corruption charges currently owes AMCON N6.823 billion, which he has yet to come to reach a payment agreement. Another prominent name on the list is former Minister of Power, Professor Bart Nnaji, whose name appeared as a director of Geometric Power Limited, which is indebted to the tune of N29.844 billion, just to mention a few. Justice Idris Kutigi, Former CJN Dies At 78 My Client Is Not Indebted To AMCON, Babalakin’s Lawyer Claims	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line62
__label__cc	0.525309	0.474691	The Mystic’s Accomplice It’s 1924, and Maddie Pastore has it made. A nice house, a loving husband with a steady job – even if it is connected to Chicago’s violent Torrio-Capone gang – and a baby on the way. But then Tommy is shot dead, and she learns her husband had a secret that turns her life upside down. Penniless and grieving, Maddie is sure of only two things: that she will survive for the sake of her baby, and that she’ll never turn to the mob for help. So when she’s invited to assist a well-meaning but fraudulent medium, she seizes the chance. She’s not proud of her work investigating Madam Carlotta’s clients, but she’s proud of how well she does it. When Maddie unearths potential evidence of a dark crime, however, she faces a terrible dilemma: keep quiet and let a murderer go unpunished, or follow the trail and put herself and her baby in mortal danger . . . A starred review from Library Journal!!! Miley, Mary. The Mystic’s Accomplice. Severn House. (Mystic’s Accomplice Mystery, Bk. 1). Jun. 2021. 224p. ISBN 9780727850423. $28.99. M Grieving pregnant widow Maddie Pastore didn’t know what her husband did for a living, until the Chicago mob shows up at his 1924 funeral. She ends up broke and loses her house, but she’s determined to make a living without calling on the mob for help. When the mystic Madam Carlotta, asks her to a séance, Maddie sees opportunity. She offers to research Carlotta’s clients, and discovers she’s good at digging through newspapers and wills and talking with servants. One of the mystic’s clients always cancels her sessions, claiming illness; Maddie learns the woman lost her husband and a nephew to tragedy and she begins to worry that the client could be the target of a killer. Courageous Maddie uses her new skills to attempt to save a life and trap a murderer. VERDICT Miley (“Roaring Twenties” series) returns to the jazz age in this mystery introducing a remarkable amateur sleuth, widow, and mother. It skillfully combines the tantalizing atmosphere of a speakeasy- and mob-filled Chicago, historical figures, and an intriguing mystery.—Lesa Holstine, Evansville Vanderburgh P.L., IN THE MYSTIC’S ACCOMPLICE. Mary Miley. Severn, $28.99 (220p) ISBN 978-0-7278-5042-3 For Maddie Pastore, the narrator of this appealing series launch set in 1924 Chicago from Miley (the Roaring Twenties mysteries), the good times of the Jazz Age end with the gangland shooting death of her husband, who helped supply bootleg hooch to the city’s speakeasies. Homeless, pregnant, and with few resources, Maddie finds refuge at a shelter, where she gives birth to a son. Fearful she’ll be drawn back into the world of organized crime, Maddie has the good fortune to run into a friend who now styles herself Madame Carlotta Romany, a mystic. When Madame Carlotta offers Maddie a job aiding her séances, Maddie readily agrees, even if it means duping innocent people. Maddie begins to investigate clients’ backgrounds to augment her new employer’s visions, and when she stumbles across a murderer about to kill again, she must use every trick in the book to bring about some justice. Miley smoothly inserts real-life notables such as Al Capone and philanthropist Jane Addams into the twisty plot. This new historical mystery series is off to a flying start. THE MYSTIC’S ACCOMPLICE. Mary Miley. Severn House (224 pp.) $28.99 ISBN 978-0-7278-5042-3 A young widow’s job turns her into a determined sleuth in this series debut from Miley. Maddie Pastore was living happily in 1924 Chicago with a handsome husband and baby on the way. Unfortunately, her husband Tommy’s well-paying job driving for the mob ended when he was shot dead. Maddie’s money and her house vanish in an instant when Tommy’s first, and still legal, wife turns up, leaving Maddie broke. Desperate, she goes to Hull House waiting for little Tommy’s birth but fails to find a job until she meets Mrs. Burkholtzer, the mother of a school friend, who’s reinvented herself as the spiritualist Carlotta Romany. Beginning by playing a grieving widow at seances, Maddie graduates to doing research on upcoming clients while Freddy, a youth Madame Romany’s taken in, provides the ghostly effects. Maddie quickly takes to her job and enjoys chatting up people until she realizes that one of their clients may become the victim of a determined murderer. The wealthy Mr. Weidemann has left his house and half his estate to his wife, with most of the rest divided between two nephews. By chance Maddie runs into one nephew being thrown out of a speak-easy and then learns that the other one has drowned. She suspects that the persistent stomach problem that’s kept the widow Weidemann from coming to a seance stems from poisoning. Helping the widow may draw on every ounce of Madame Romany’s psychic abilities. Plentiful historical detail and a sparkling cast of characters.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line70
__label__cc	0.71798	0.28202	which dna test is best for privacy Brody noted that, for scientists, ethnicity and race are problematic terms because DNA simply points to biological ancestry. In both cases you are asked not to eat, drink, smoke or chew gum up to one hour before taking the test to ensure a clean sample. The service it provides, along with the results it generates, make its product the one to beat. You can use these results to create pedigree charts or connect with living relatives’ family trees. We initially identified 15 US-based services that offered ancestry DNA testing. The rough ethnicity estimates provided by these home DNA testing kits are usually adequate for the average consumer. Somewhere between deciding to try an at-home DNA test, and receiving your kit in the mail, youâll likely be asking yourself which DNA test is the most accurate. The overall percentages in our tester’s FamilyTreeDNA results analysis remained largely unchanged from 2017 to 2020. 23andMe offers the same type of ethnicity estimates (and presents the same privacy concerns) as AncestryDNA, at a similar price. Others track more recent movements, up to and including the last few generations. In comparison to its competitors, HomeDNA’s kit is lacking in information when it comes to explaining its users’ genetic makeup so it is not the one to use if you need to find out about a predisposition for a disease or illness in your family. But if your primary interest lies in ethnicity estimates, the two services provide similar results. “Sometimes—as with adoptions for instance—our paper trail does not represent our true genetic heritage.”. Stay in touch on Facebook or by signing up for the e-mail list to receive the weekly newsletter. Can a DNA Test Prove Half-Sibling Status? window.fd('form', { How about law enforcement? Medical DNA testing is far easier to complete than you might assume. Note: It’s important to note that the information that Ancestry stores about us includes our family tree and family records, financial and account information, as well as genetic information. Futurism fans: To create this content, a non-editorial team worked with an affiliate partner. DNA testing kits can also point out interesting anecdotal data about your heritage in terms of where in the world your genes have come from. Our testers collected samples before lunch and found that thinking about the upcoming meal made saliva production easier, particularly as we collected multiple samples. Living DNA has over 80 regions and subregions that it looks at. DNA tests also involve uncertainty, a measure of inherent risk and unpredictably, and breakthroughs that sometimes come with unanticipated implications. We took every DNA test so you don't have to. This may sound obvious, but your choice of your testing company is perhaps the most important choice you can make with regard to protecting your privacy. This collaboration projects aimed to learn more about human migration patterns throughout time. DNA testing for health reasons has shot up in popularity. Our tester’s 23andMe 2017 results, shown here, indicated broad percentages for the African regions of our tester’s estimated ethnic origins. There are a ton of health and wellness DNA tests. Our tester’s 23andMe results report in 2020 showed percentages that had shifted and displayed more detail than in 2017. Ancestry is where these at-home DNA kits may be most reliable in determining if youâre a member of certain minority groups. FamilyTreeDNA population geneticist Paul Maier told us in June 2020 that the company’s myOrigins v3 ancestry estimator expanded non-European population coverage to 74 non-European groups, in contrast to the previous version’s 16. Is it theoretically possible for our genetic material to planted at the scene of a crime? Required fields are marked *. As a result, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the privacy settings and matching preferences that are active on your account. Ancestry links its DNA results to its family search database, which helps link you to deceased family members. AncestryDNA estimates the amount of your DNA that is linked to a geographical region and compares it with the amount of DNA that those with deep ancestral ties to that region possess. Plus it is the only test on the market that is approved by the FDA, … At any time after opting in to the family-matching feature, you can easily opt out in just a couple of clicks via a prominent preferences button. Like 23andMe, Ancestry participates in biomedical research with both for-profit and nonprofit groups, but it shares anonymized data and does so only with customers’ explicit consent. Can an insurance company gain access? The top services, 23andMe and AncestryDNA, have deals throughout the year that drop the price by 40 and even 50 percent, so it is very possible to get a top notch kit for a fraction of the cost. Understanding how genes interact with each other to predispose us to disease is a very new science, and even if our results tell us that we are possibly at risk for something, it still remains an educated guess. Tc Electronic Plethora X5 Dimensions, Dark Angels Competitive List 2019, Japanese Cooking Simple, Hurricane Dean 2007, J Rockett The Dude Manual, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn Of War - Soulstorm,	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line72
__label__cc	0.685896	0.314104	Arnon Blum Research – Vascular Biology Vascular Medicine and Endothelial Stem Cell Regulation Stemming the tide of cardiovascular disease: advanced diagnostics, prevention, and stem cell treatments Prof. Arnon Blum has dedicated his research to understanding the onset and progression of cardiovascular disease and to seeking interventions that can slow and even reverse this deadly disease. Prof. Blum focuses on honing predictive diagnostic techniques, preventive measures, and novel treatments designed to regenerate cardiovascular tissue. Diagnostic techniques—advanced ultrasound imaging for a precise snapshot of disease: Over the past 10 years, Prof. Blum and his researchers have developed advanced techniques for accurately predicting a patient’s potential for serious cardiovascular events such as cardiac arrest and vein blockage. Using non-invasive ultrasound imaging, Blum and his team measure endothelial function, estimate cardiovascular risk and define goals of treatment. Prof. Blum’s method is based on a series of intensive vascular studies at the molecular and cellular level coupled with new methods of blood vessel ultrasound imaging. The combined research has resulted in clearly-defined associations between the advancement of vascular disease and the image detected on the monitor, such that using this advanced imaging technique actually summarizes a long chain of cardiovascular biochemical and inflammatory reactions. “Our goal,” says Prof. Blum, “Is to continue searching for mechanistic insights in atherosclerosis using advanced cellular, molecular and advanced imaging techniques. Preventive measures—exercise activates the body’s repair mechanisms: “Exercise is a powerful tool to prevent cardiovascular disease, to enhance endogenous stem cell production and mobilization. It is more important than weight, and could replace medications,” says Prof. Blum. The reasoning behind his statement lays in years of research exploring the mechanisms of pathogenesis, that is, the origins of cardiovascular disease. Prof. Blum has documented the almost immediate effect of exercise in increasing endothelial stem cell mobilization and greater endothelial elasticity. Novel treatments—stem cell transplants reverse cardiac disease: The development of atherosclerosis (arterial cholesterol build-up) and heart disease is connected to endothelial stem cell (ETC) activity. Endothelial stem cells are responsible for the maintenance of the endothelium, the inner walls of all blood vessels and the heart. Prof. Blum has discovered that patients with heart disease and vascular disorders produce less endothelial stem cells, and that ETC transplants subjectively and objectively improved the patient’s condition by reversing the damage of a failing heart. Prof. Blum’s dream is to build a Vascular Regenerative Center that will serve Northern Israel and research vascular medicine, stem cell physiology, and transplantation research. The Center would also serve as a Cardiovascular Clinical Center for risk assessment, prevention, and stem cell transplant to patients with heart disease and other vascular disorders, such as ischemic stroke, ischemic skin ulcers, and erectile dysfunction.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line74
__label__wiki	0.689748	0.689748	Dave Zirin Jack Johnson would have despised Trump Who is Donald Trump to "pardon" anyone? asks Nation sports editor Dave Zirin. DONALD TRUMP is a racist and a bigot. He has a 50-year history that demonstrates this time and time again. I could write--as so many have--yet another scroll-length listing of the man's racial perversions, from housing discrimination to his promotion of the racist birther theory to his equivocation on condemning the Klan in Charlottesville, Virginia, to his reference just this week to "breeding" when discussing immigration. But at this point, if you still need proof of his gutter politics, then you either don't care or are sympathetic to the ideology he has mainstreamed, and we are just wasting each other's time. It is Trump's own history and politics that explain why it took people aback last month when Trump tweeted that he was considering a "pardon" of the first Black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson. The great Jack Johnson was an anti-racist hero a century ago who first had to flee the country and then spent time in prison for crossing state lines with a white woman. In an ugly era of ascendent white supremacy, the charges were racist payback for Johnson's--in the words of W.E.B. DuBois--"unforgivable blackness." Jack Johnson in 1915 On Saturday, Trump tweeted, "Sylvester Stallone called me with the story of heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson. His trials and tribulations were great, his life complex and controversial. Others have looked at this over the years, most thought it would be done, but yes, I am considering a Full Pardon!" (It's worth noting that exoneration for Johnson has been a quixotic project of John McCain since 2004, and Trump giving the credit to Stallone instead of McCain as McCain battles brain cancer is just more evidence, as if needed, of Trump's cruel pettiness.) I HAVE written before why I think this government lacks the ethical standing to either exonerate or pardon Johnson 72 years after his death. In January 2017, I wrote at The Nation: Jack Johnson is too important a historical figure to be used as a prop by right-wing politicians...Johnson lived a rebel's life, and his persecution by this government is precisely part of what makes him such a powerful symbol of resistance to this day. He was both brash and uncompromising in an era when public lynchings against Black men took place on weekly basis. We are a country that just used the political tool of 18th and 19th century slaveholders--the Electoral College--to elect a white-supremacy sympathizer even though he received 3 million fewer votes than his opponent. This is a sick system, and it lacks the moral authority to pardon Jack Johnson for any reason other than its own public relations. It's not for us to forgive Jack Johnson. The opposite is the case. This is all still the case. Yet what is even more repellent today is the thought that Donald Trump would be the one to "pardon" Johnson. First and foremost, a "pardon" means that Johnson did something wrong and that guilt must be acknowledged. The language should be that of exoneration. Second, Donald Trump not only lacks the credibility to either pardon or exonerate Jack Johnson--he does not even have the moral standing to have Jack Johnson's name in his mouth. This is Donald Trump, who still believes the exonerated Central Park 5 to be guilty. Just ask yourself what Donald Trump would be saying if he were around in Jack Johnson's heyday. As Grand Valley State Professor Louis Moore, author of the book "I Fight for a Living": Boxing and the Battle for Black Manhood, 1880-1915, said to me, 100 plus years ago, Trump would have hated Jack Johnson. He'd hate him for his independence. His very existence challenged what white men like Trump believed. Trump would be just like those other politicians, scheming ways to go after Johnson. In Johnson's day, the same white politicians that tried to stop him from fighting, also turned a blind eye to lynchings. They are the same politicians, like Trump, who demanded that black men die, for supposed crimes, even if they were innocent. It's understandable why Jack Johnson's relatives want his name cleared. It also should be more than understandable why Donald Trump is not the person to do it. Donald Trump would have despised Jack Johnson, and the feeling would have been very mutual. First published at TheNation.com. Isabelle B. Trans athletes won’t be sidelined by bigotry I’ve read the volley of back-and-forth articles about trans women athletes, and I can’t help but feel like a ball in someone else’s game. 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__label__wiki	0.637841	0.637841	Microsoft’s Patent Extortion Against Linux Now Targets Watches With Linux on Them Posted in GNU/Linux, Google, Microsoft, Patents at 7:56 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz A slap on the wrist from Microsoft Summary: Only a week or two after going for Toyota’s bank account (over operating systems and file system patents, i.e. Linux) Microsoft goes after another Japanese giant, Casio, which uses Android TODAY and yesterday there have been many reports about Windows’ market share dropping below that of Android, which is powered by Linux. Microsoft can coexist with Linux only as long as Microsoft is controlling and taxing Linux. Microsoft recently did that in cars (the latest victim is Toyota of Japan, in spite of OIN membership and its long tradition with Microsoft) and now it is Casio of Japan. Casio, which uses Linux, was already targeted by Microsoft 6 years ago [1, 2], but this time it’s about Android. This disturbing new development got covered by pro-Microsoft sites, general news sites, and sites about wearable technology, notably watches. Quoting the latter category: “What we do know is that Casio has thus far embraced Android Wear, and that the Casio WSD-F20 will be sporting Wear 2.0 when it hits stores this month. We also know that Casio has spent quite a bit of time customizing the Android Wear Casio experience to make it a little more unique, unlike many other smartwatch makers embracing Google’s smartwatch OS.” “Microsoft can coexist with Linux only as long as Microsoft is controlling and taxing Linux.”Here is the part about software patents: “And, of course, Microsoft also has plenty of software patents that Casio could use if it wanted to continue to customize Android Wear for its needs – or even if it decided to one day run with its own OS.” This isn’t about hardware but about software features, which wouldn’t even qualify for patents in the vast majority of the world. “This isn’t about hardware but about software features, which wouldn’t even qualify for patents in the vast majority of the world.”Recently, as we noted in a series of posts, Microsoft took up a notch its patent war on Linux [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12], culminating in last week’s news about Samsung. Yesterday, incidentally, the following articles were published: Google and top Android partners agree to share software patents PAX: The Android Networked Cross-License Agreement Google introduces PAX, Android patent licensing initiative Google Intros New Android Patent Licensing Initiative, PAX http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/04/03/google-announces-pax-a-cross-licensing-program-to-stop-patent-litigation-among-android-oems/ News Google & Top Android Partners Sign Groundbreaking Patent Peace Deal Google, HTC, Samsung and LG Ink Patent-Protection Agreement Google opens doors on Android patent peace club Samsung, LG and Foxconn among early takers of Google’s new – and hush-hush – PAX licence IAM (last of the above) mentioned Microsoft: “As for HMD, the patent licences it presumably has to Nokia’s and Microsoft’s portfolios as a result of its formation last year are arguably going to offer it a lot more in terms of risk mitigation than the PAX licence. It is hard to see how those who choose to directly monetise their patents (Microsoft, of course, has an extensive Android-relevant portfolio that has helped it to generate significant revenue) will join a community that would substantially restrict their licensing opportunities.” “The last thing Microsoft wants is an informed public which is able to see that Microsoft eats Linux, it doesn’t love Linux.”IAM, being a Microsoft and trolls proponent (years of tradition to that effect), also said it “would put PAX in a similar bracket to Microsoft’s recently announced Azure IP Advantage programme,” but these are very different things, for a lot of reasons. “Azure IP Advantage” is basically the latest Microsoft trick for gathering patent “royalties” (tax, ‘protection’ money) from GNU/Linux users. PAX is nothing like that at all. PAX is defensive. It’s not hard to see why large Android OEMs are pooling their patents together. Their common enemy here is notably Apple and/or Microsoft (and the trolls Microsoft is arming to attack Android). Based on the latest news about Casio, Microsoft has truly accelerated its patent assault on Linux and those refusing to see it just need to research the subject further. I have spent over a decade writing about this almost every day, amassing over 22,000 blog posts. The last thing Microsoft wants is an informed public which is able to see that Microsoft eats Linux, it doesn’t love Linux. █ Revisionism About Microsoft Software Patent Deals Implicating GNU/Linux High Courts in the United States Still Neither Grappling/Interfering With PTAB Nor Overturning Alice In the US and Elsewhere, Qualcomm’s Software Patents Are a Significant Tax Everyone Must Pay Patents Roundup: Microsoft, Embargo, Tax Evasion, Surveillance, and Censorship The Gradual Fall If Not Sudden Collapse of Patent Trolls Associated With Microsoft PAX Means Peace, But It’s Making Peace With Software Patents Rather Than Destroy Them OSDL, OIN, Linux Foundation, PAX and the Likes of Them Dodge the Real Problem, Which is Software Patents At the Courts, Another Reminder of PTAB’s Importance and Ericsson’s War (via Patent Trolls) Against Linux and Android Patent Attacks on GNU/Linux Devices, Courtesy of Philips, Ericsson, Microsoft and Its Patent Trolls	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line83
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__label__cc	0.74886	0.25114	It should come as no surprise that most of my patients, well over 90%, come in to my trauma bay alive and leave the hospital the same way. Don't worry, I'm not patting myself on the back here. It isn't because I'm some sort of spectacular trauma surgeon, but rather because most of these people are just not critically injured. The ones who are critically injured but still survive are what I consider the Good Saves, the ones I occasionally share with you good people. Rarer than this (luckily) are folks that come in dead and stay dead. Fortunately very few people come in alive and leave via the morgue. I sometimes share those stories too. But the most unusual type of patients, the fleetingly rare ones, are the patients who come in dead and leave alive. Those are the patients whom we as a trauma team consider not just a Good Save, but a Great Save. They are the ones that stick in our memory, the ones we talk about for years to come when swapping war stories and trying to one-up each other. They are the Holy Grail of trauma, each one a once-or-twice-in-a-career event. And I almost had one of those. Almost. Dale (not his real name™) was one of those rare stabbing victims that was not brought in at 2 AM. Somehow he had managed to get stabbed at 7:30 in the evening when most people are either eating or getting ready for bed (I guess . . . at least that's what I am usually doing at that time). I haven't the slightest idea what Dale was doing or who stabbed him, but whoever it was wanted Dale dead. He was called in as a code-in-progress, meaning his heart had already stopped en route. When the medics got him to me about 30 minutes after he was stabbed, they looked a bit frantic and completely exhausted. "Hey Doc, (pant pant) this is Dale. He's 20-ish, (huff puff), one stab wound to the right upper chest. Huge amount of (puff puff) blood loss on the scene. He's been down for about 30 minutes. We couldn't get an IV on him but we got him (puff puff) intubated." One three-second glance at Dale told me two very important things: 1) Dale had seemingly exsanguinated from a single stab wound to the right upper chest, and 2) Dale was dead. He had no pulse (meaning his heart was either not beating or not beating hard enough to generate a blood pressure), and his pupils were both 4 mm and non-reactive, meaning his brain was critically deprived of oxygen. But in addition to all that, Dale was also cold. Very cold. His core temperature was about 32° C (about 90° F), but when we put him on the cardiac monitor he still had some cardiac activity (a condition known as pulseless electrical activity). His heart was trying to beat, it just didn't have any blood to pump. The easy thing to do in this situation would have been to call the code and pronounce Dale dead. Because he was dead. However, I chose not to do the easy thing for two very good reasons: Perhaps with some oxygen-carrying capacity (read: blood) Dale could be revived (however unlikely that may be), and you're not dead until you're warm and dead. As nurses were getting a couple of large-bore IV's started, an assistant was inserting a chest tube into his right chest which yielded very little blood, which meant he had bled out into the outside world (as the medic had indicated), not into his chest. We continued doing CPR and very quickly squeezed two warmed units of blood into him, and immediately afterwards I heart someone yell something that gave me significant pause: "I GOT A PULSE HERE!" Somehow, Dale now had a measurable blood pressure. And with that blood pressure he now resumed bleeding torrentially from his stab wound, which was obviously a lacerated subclavian artery. SHITSHITSHITSHITSHIT This is one of the most difficult injuries to repair, as the approach is extraordinarily complex. So I did the only thing I could do in that moment: I stuck my finger in the hole. This was extremely effective at controlling the bleeding while we continued transfusing him, but it is also extremely temporary. I shouted for the operating theatre to get ready for us, because the only thing that could save Dale's life was a sternotomy. One very large question remained, however: was his brain already cooked? His brain had been deprived of oxygen for at least 45 minutes, but I had no time to find out just then. That would have to wait until either A) I got the bleeding stopped or B) he was really most sincerely dead. By some minor miracle Dale's blood pressure held as we wheeled him to theatre, my finger remaining firmly planted in the hole the entire time as I dodged door frames and wall corners. Once in theatre I made a quick 1-second finger switch with an assistant so I could scrub. Ten minutes later I was sawing through Dale's sternum, and his heart was staring me in the face, pumping away. Not actually Dale's heart I got control of his brachiocephalic artery first, then I extended the incision across his right upper chest towards the entrance wound. I continued dissecting the artery distally until I got to the point where his subclavian artery split from his common carotid artery. Finally I had proximal control. Unfortunately that was only half the battle, and even more unfortunately it was the easy half. Now I had to get distal control, which was a much more difficult prospect. The dissection towards the wound continued, my assistant's finger still plugging the hole. To get access to the injury, however, I had to remove the middle section of the clavicle (and my assistant's by-now very cramped finger). Once this was done the injury finally came into view as it was audibly bleeding. Yes, I could actually hear the blood rushing out. Somehow the knife had missed the subclavian vein and had hit only the subclavian artery. With the artery now clamped both proximal and distal to the injury, I carefully placed a few sutures in the artery, trying to stop the hæmorrhage but still maintain some flow into the right arm. My main objective, however, was to stop the bleeding, not to save the arm, which was a distant secondary goal (life over limb). Just like that, the bleeding stopped. Voilà! Success! I took a few minutes to exchange high fives all around (not really) before thoroughly checking for other injuries (there were none) and closing. But as I closed him that one big question still hung over everyone's head: THE BRAIN. What was the status of Dale's brain? I had no way to predict how his brain would react to prolonged oxygen deprivation before we had been able to get his heart restarted. Over the next two days his blood pressure stabilised, he stopped bleeding, and he actually began to open his eyes. On the third day I was stunned and even cautiously optimistic to find that he even seemed to follow some simple commands. A Great Save! Huzzah! We did it! The optimism wouldn't last. Now that he was stable we were finally able to get a CT scan of his brain, and finally the devastation of his brain injury became apparent. He had widespread ischæmic damage to his entire cerebellum and various large portions of his cerebrum with extensive œdema to the point where his brain was starting to push his brainstem down into his foramen magnum (so-called transtentorial herniation). My cautious optimism immediately vanished. Dale was actively dying again. There was but one option left and it was a drastic and rather terrible one. But I had no choice because Dale was in immediate danger of dying. Again. In a last-ditch effort to save him, one of my neurosurgery colleagues took him back to theatre to remove a portion of his skull to give his brain space to swell and allow the herniation to improve. It didn't work. Two days later he was completely unresponsive, his pupils were both blown, he had lost his cough, gag, and corneal reflexes, and both an apnœa study and brain flow study confirmed that he was brain dead. GOD DAMN IT. I went through the entire gamut of emotions during Dale's course, from frustration to elation, worry to optimism, fear to dejection. Just when I thought Dale was dead, he came back, and just when I thought he would make it, he didn't. The entire time I worked on Dale, every single moment, my Inner Pessimist kept reminding me that he had a 99% chance of dying. But goddammit that also meant he had a 1% chance of surviving. While that isn't very high (obviously), it also wasn't zero. Until it was. Ken Brown 12 February 2018 at 17:12 tough loss, that. consider our side of the story: we get the patient, package them for shipment, hand them off to the paramedics, sometimes send a rider along, and if they have a pulse at the ER door, that is usually the last we see of them. because of HIPPA, we are usually in the doesnt-need-to-know group, and so it is very rare for us to know if our save was ultimately successful. like one we had. we responded to a medical issue, which was converted to code while we were en route. when we arrived in the area, we were confronted by the ambulance crew staring at a virtually impassable road. fortunately, we were driving a virtually unstoppable piece of equipment, so we transferred the ambulance crew to our equipment, and delivered them to the patient, who was, indeed, mostly dead. in relatively rapid succession, we determined: A: the air ambulance could not fly due to not having sufficient visibility. (apparently they get nervous if they can't see all the way to the edge of their rotor disc) B: the patient had a chance if we moved it RIGHT NOW. C: the terrain was getting worse faster than it was getting better. so the patient was evacuated in the back of a four-wheel drive, and the unstoppable equipment followed in case the four wheel drive got stopped by the terrain. once we got to the road, the patient was moved into the ambulance, and was shipped off to the hospital. this would have been the end, for us, except that an inspection showed that some important stuff(tm) had been washed off of the equiipment, so I had to go back three days later, after the terrain had become passable, again. and search through the muddy water to find the stuff(tm) and one of the locals happened to mention, "oh, by the way, the patient... is coming home, tomorrow. just thought you should know." Sad and frustrating case for you Doc. On a lighter note.The Trauma team who saved my nephew last Friday, he was stabbed 12 times, air lifted to the trauma team, got to see him walk out today. Chalk that one up to the win column! What are your own thoughts on whether you would want to have the neurosurgeon do that hemicraniectomy on you? Would you be worried about severe disability? Just wondering on your own opinion ;) Thaink DocBastard 17 February 2018 at 22:36 The options were A) no craniectomy with certain death, or B) craniectomy with probable death but possible recovery to some extent, and unlikely (but possible) full recovery. it bears commenting that people have a tendency to forget dead is the default alternative to risky medical procedures. Ugi 19 February 2018 at 13:35 I think the question was really: Would you consider death to be preferable to the likely outcome of severely limited function in the event of recovery. For my part, recovery to an extent that didn't reach a level of, say, being able to recognise loved-ones would seem to be of no value to me and a terrible burden on those same loved-ones. The problem, I guess, is anticipating what the level of recovery might be. true. there was one case (head trauma) that I am aware of that made a full recovery. Ugi - I know that's what you meant, that was just my weak attempt to dodge it, and I was hoping you would let it slide. To be perfectly frank, I don't know what I would want. I had a patient several years ago who underwent a bilateral crani, and she went on to make a full recovery. Most, however, do poorly. So I don't know. Stark Radio 13 February 2018 at 00:36 I'm sorry, Doc. You all sure tried your damnedest, though! Tania Cadogan 13 February 2018 at 00:55 There is pretry much always a chance, a faint hope when a patient arrives either mostly dead or dead and cold until there isn't. You did yor best and almost did a magnificent save. It was not to be this time, however in the future there may just be that one in a million save. Keep fighting the good fight Doc.xx Thank you Ken for the giggle at this comment. I got my giggle when the chief ASKED if they would fly, because I already knew the answer. RobinTMP 13 February 2018 at 07:24 I wish I could give you a hug somehow...you did your damnedest, and had it been possible for him to be saved, you would have done it, but unfortunately it was only possible to postpone the inevitable. Did any of his loved ones at least have the chance to see him and say goodbye? If nothing else, perhaps you were at least able to give them that much--I know it's not as good as actually saving him would have been, but I'm sure it meant a lot to them. RC 13 February 2018 at 09:24 Wait, Doc, you lost me! You & your team managed to revive a guy whose heart had basically stopped, allowing no bloodflow to the brain. FOR 30 MIN. Add 2 days later, he opened his eyes! Then you did a CT a saw: "ischaemic damage to his entire cerebellum... with extensive edema to the point where his brain was starting to push his brainstem down into his foramen magnum". No heartbeat means no bloodflow & there was no head trauma, right? So what caused the brain swelling? That's what ultimately killed him, moreso than the stab wound, yes? I'm sorry that you lost him. But because of the engaging way in which you told that story, we all know that you & your colleagues did your very best to save Dale. And I learned a new medical phrase: "you're not dead until you're warm and dead", which I hope will never be of any practical use for me. You really oughta write that book, Doc. I'm not a medic but I think the swelling is due to the oxygen-starvation damage to the brain. As tissue dies it causes inflammation in what is left (at least it does in the main body - the brain is weird) and I suppose that causes the swelling. My guess would be that there was enough brain function left for him to open his eyes until the swelling essentially strangled what remained due to inflammation. Doc: Dammit!! actually, "you're not dead until you're warm and dead" is not 100% universal. "cold, stiff, and displaying lividity" qualifies as Obvious Signs of Death(tm) Unless you are a really shy and easily embarrassed corpse or really angry that you are dead :) Reynardo 20 February 2018 at 11:47 I was told by a doctor friend that doing CPR on someone whose heart has stopped has only a 5% chance of keeping them alive until they can be got to a hospital. Therefore a) you should not be dispirited if they don't make it - you should be glad you tried and more importantly b) there is a 5% chance. So do it, FFS. Thank you for trying. There was a 100% chance of failure if you didn't - but then you already know that. the other way of saying that is, "if you are doing CPR, they are dead. you can't make them worse." Connor 21 February 2018 at 05:02 "Only 5%? Why bother?" The antivaxxers will say Tania Cadogan 5 March 2018 at 16:31 Is Doc on vacation or just super busy as his last post was 12 feb over 3 weeks ago. I hope he is OK, we gotta have our Doc fix Ken Brown 5 March 2018 at 17:46 they say he is still posting on twitter. I'm getting concerned his town has broken out in a rash of good sense. Nooooooo, not goodesensitis.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line103
__label__cc	0.630156	0.369844	Arcapita World Headquarters Client: SOM NY Description: As a part on the Bahrain Business Bay off the coast of Manama, the Arcapita Site serves as 1 of 2 iconic features for the islands. The site of Arcapita serves as an artistic framework for a strong architectural gesture. This environmental art can be experienced both within building and at a pedestrian level, as the pattern forms spaces of intimate gathering near the building. As a move to connect the landscape with the built form, a pattern was deconstructed from the vertical building facade and reformed in the horizontal exterior plane. This pattern, or parterre, is composed of planting and hardscape elements that recall the rich history of patterning and geometry that is prevalent in Islamic architecture. The parterres provide visual interest as environmental art from within the building, and, are arranged in a way that accommodates circulation from within the landscape. The parterre will change scale and distinction from the individual to a grouping. This change is driven by the fundamentals of fractal geometry and movement away from the building. As the pattern diminishes away from the building, the parterre becomes immersed in a field of low grasses, which will contrast in texture. The Arcapita landscape utilizes semi-arid plantings coupled with areas of hardscape and decomposed granite to shape the client’s vision of a landscape that is sympathetic of the regional desert landscape and water conservation. site within the Bahrain Business Bay. For latest project information, visit www.bahrainbay.com Eric Lennox was a lead designer on this project while at EDAW.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line104
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__label__wiki	0.565429	0.565429	CA Sri Lanka attracts over 2,000 Chartered Accountants to its 43rd National Conference Over 2,000 Chartered Accountants were treated to two power-packed days of technical sessions at the 43rd National Conference of Chartered Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka). The three-day mega event from 12th to 14th October 2022 at the Monarch Imperial on the theme "Transform: Self, Society, Corporate, Country" brought together a cross-section of subject experts including speakers of international repute, who steered the sessions with thought-provoking insights in a bid to help Chartered Accountants take the lead in helping transform self, society, corporate, and country. The technical sessions kicked off with Vidusha Nathavitharana, Destiny Architect of Luminary Learning Solutions, setting the tone by delivering a presentation on self-transformation, followed by Aritha Wickramasinghe, Executive Director & General Counsel, TWC Investment Bank; Equality Director, iProbono and Randhula de Silva, Founder and CEO, Good Life X (Pvt) Ltd, sharing their thoughts on how to transform society. The third session focused on transforming corporates with leading corporate leaders Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake, Deputy Chairman & Managing Director (Group CEO), Aitken Spence PLC and Dr. Mahesha Ranasoma, Chief Executive Officer, Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd sharing their insights with the audience comprising of business leaders as well as c-suite executives and other high-profile accounting professionals. The fourth session on ‘Transform Country’ comprised an exciting array of speakers who presented their vision as to what Sri Lanka must do to overcome the current challenges it faces as a country, and how the country must adapt, and use its strategic location to become a key player in the region. Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, Former Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka spoke on the need for a consistent macro-economic policy framework, followed by Chanaka de Silva, President’s Counsel, Nithya Partners, sharinghis views on the importance of "governance & accountability. Anushka Wijesinha, Economist and Co-Founder, Centre for a Smart Future, delivered a presentation centered on “Tapping into Global Value Chains," followed by Rohan Masakorala, Founder, Shippers' Academy International, speaking on the services & logistics sector." The focus on transforming the country continued with Prof. Rohan Samarajiva, Chair, LIRNEasia, sharing his views on the much-debated transformation of SOEs, while Mahendra Jayasekera, Former Council Member, CA Sri Lanka and Corporate Leader and President, Colombo Young Men’s Buddhist Association speaking on "Stakeholder Engagement. With innovation and technology continuing to be a focal point across the globe, Dr. Romesh Ranawana, CEO, Enterprise Machine Learning (Pvt) Ltd and Prof. Ajith de Alwis, Senior Professor of Chemical and Process Engineering and Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Moratuwa shared their expert views on "Accelerating Innovation Eco System. The conference dubbed as the country’s biggest business summit, came to a conclusion following a fireside chat featuring several session speakers as well as Dinesh Weerakkody, Advisor to President on Treasury Affairs and Senior Company Director, Sunil Handunnetti, former Member of Parliament and former Chairman of COPE, and Kanchana Wijesekera, Minister of Power and Energy joining the fireside chat which was moderated by Channa Gunasekera, Director – Group Finance, Laugfs Group. CAPTIONS - CANC3818: Vidusha Nathavitharana CANC3854: Randhula De Silva CANC3856: Aritha Wickramasinghe CANC3976: Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake CANC4008: Dr. Mahesha Ranasoma CANC4021: Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy CANC4077: Rohan Masakorala CANC4156: Chanaka de Silva CANC4227: Anushka Wijesinha CANC4600: Prof. Rohan Samarajiva CANC4672: Mahendra Jayasekera CANC4677: Dr. Romesh Ranawana CANC4747: Prof. Ajith de Alwis CANC7194 / CANC8191 / CANC8192: Fireside chat during the CA Sri Lanka National Conference	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line111
__label__wiki	0.610918	0.610918	Start streaming your pre-recoded videos to Facebook Live using OBS Studio, a FREE and open source software for video recording and live streaming. 1. First, you need to download and install OBS Studio app on your computer. Posted By Jyppe Quidores on January 08, 2023 0 (mga) komento Mga etiketa: Career Giant clams and brain corals are known species that are living in the ocean, but the location where these objects were found is in the middle of an upland agricultural area which is about 200 meters above sea level and more or less has 40 kilometers distance away from the nearest shoreline. Before the area was converted into agricultural land in the 1960s, it was forest land. Posted By Jyppe Quidores on July 06, 2022 0 (mga) komento Mga etiketa: Eclectic, Nature The Brand Identity of Mutya ng Alamada 2022 Mutya ng Alamada 2022 is a beauty pageant that was held on June 19, 2022 at the Alamada Municipal Gymnasium in celebration of the 53rd Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Alamada, dubbed as the Araw ng Alamada 2022. Its screening for the candidates was participated by 32 aspirants but only 12 of them become the official candidates who competed for the crown during the coronation night. Mga etiketa: Project What is That Green Plant at the Asik-Asik Falls The beauty of Asik-Asik Falls is incomplete without. that species of water-loving plant which blends with the cascading fresh water on the cliff at Sitio Dulao, Dado, Alamada, Cotabato, Philippines. It adds grandeur to the scenery but since the falls was introduce to public in 2012, that particular species of the plant remains unidentified. Posted By Jyppe Quidores on June 24, 2022 0 (mga) komento Mga etiketa: Eclectic, Leisure The Story Behind the Araw ng Alamada 2022 Logo Alamada is a municipality in the province of Cotabato, which is situated in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. The place was named after an Iranun ruler, Datu Amaiboliok (Amaybolyok) Alamada, and officially became a municipality on June 21, 1969 pursuant to Republic Act No. 5645. This year, it is celebrating its 53rd Founding Anniversary dubbed as "Araw ng Alamada 2022" with the theme, "Mamayang Nagkakaisa at Nagtutulungan, Susi sa Pagkamit ng Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran ng Ating Bayan" (United and Cooperating People, Key to Achieve Peace and Development of the Municipality). Posted By Jyppe Quidores on May 27, 2022 0 (mga) komento Mga etiketa: Graphic Design, Project	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line116
__label__wiki	0.750425	0.750425	Tags: Manchester United vs Chelsea Live Streaming Manchester United vs Chelsea Live Streaming Manchester United vs Chelsea Date: Sunday, 16th April 2017 Venue: Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho will welcome his former club Chelsea into Old Trafford as Manchester United look to improve their home record this season. Manchester United are sitting at fifth in the table, the lone Europe League qualification spot in the Premier League. They are four points short of cross-city rivals Man City at the edge of the Champions League zone. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Everton are behind them at a three-point gap. This is a complicated scenario for the Red Devils and they cannot afford to drop points here. Chelsea are sitting at the top of the Premier League with a 7-point league over Tottenham Hotspur. But the Spurs could cut short the gap to 4 points and put the Blues under pressure with a win against Bournemouth on Saturday. Manchester United: Team News David De Gea is available for selection after missing United’s last two matches and is expected to start here. The defensive duo of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling along with Juan Mata remains side-lined with injuries. Whereas Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young are major doubts after failing to attain full match fitness. Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini, who warned the bench during the 1-1 draw at Anderlect are expected to start. Manchester United: Predicted Starting Line-up (4-2-3-1) De Gea – Blind, Rojo, Bailly, Valencia – Herrera, Fellaini – Rashford, Pogba, Lingaard – Ibrahimovic. Chelsea: Team News Antonio Conte has a fully fit squad at his disposal and therefore he has a selection dilemma with a number of inform players competing to start at the same positions. Chelsea: Predicted Line-up (3-4-3) Courtois – Cahill, Luiz, Azpilicueta – Alonso, Kante, Matic, Moses – Hazard, William, Costa. Manchester United vs Chelsea: Head-to-head The Red Devils under Jose Mourinho have already lost twice to Chelsea this season. They suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat in the trip to Stamford Bridge on October for the Premier League fixture and lost by a narrow 1-0 margin at the same venue in the FA Cup Semifinal on March this year. The Blues are undefeated in the last 12 matches against Manchester United in all competitions with 5 of those coming at the Old Trafford. United’s last win over Chelsea dates to the 2011/12 Premier League season. Manchester United vs Chelsea: Prediction Chelsea are smart enough in picking up wins regardless of the playing venue. Furthermore, one can hardly expect Conte’s men to put a foot wrong in big matches like these. United on the other hand, struggled to string results at home. Only four teams in the league have registered fewer home wins than them this season. With a big match against Anderlecht in the shadows, Mourinho will be forced to make changes to first team personals. There are also concerns on the defensive partnership of Marco Rojo and Eric Bailly who has played several matches in a brief period. Therefore, this match could well end in a narrow win for the visitors. Manchester United vs Chelsea: Bet Tips Full-Time – Chelsea to win at 2.80 with Bet365.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line120
__label__cc	0.595661	0.404339	Britain DE Act appeal ruling: is BT stuffed? DE Act appeal ruling: is BT stuffed? BT and TalkTalk today lost their appeal against the Digital Economy Act, apart from one small concession (NB much of the media coverage incorrectly reported the costs element). The judgement has been greeted by the usual cheer-leading from the rights-holders. But what might it really mean for the two telecoms providers? BT and TalkTalk filed for a judicial review of the Digital Economy Act in 2010. When the ruling rejected their case last year, they took it to appeal. The appeal was heard in January, and the ruling handed down today is the appeal court judgement. The appeal court judges rejected the arguments made by BT and TalkTalk to overturn the original judgement. However, they did accept the ISPs’ case on one small matter concerning costs. It agreed that the ISPs should not have to contribute to the case fees for subscriber appeals, as this would be unlawful under the Authorisation directive. Or put the other way, case fees would be ‘administrative charges’ within the context of the Authorisation directive, and therefore unlawful. Iptegrity readers should note that much of media coverage is incorrect regarding the costs. It seems that most of journalists tamely cut and pasted from a Press Association report which got it wrong. The media coverage is full of rights-holder cheering. But very little thought given to the business impact of this judgement on the telecoms industry. Both BT and TalkTalk will have business reasons why they are pursuing this case. There is one reason that is clear from their arguments, that is the unlevelling of the competitive playing field and the potential for market distortion. The DE Act potentially gives a significant business advantage to mobile ISPs, who will not have to stump up for the costs of supporting the DE Act, and who will not face the liabilities. At the same time, they have implemented a form of content filtering which is likely to appeal to the rights-holders: How Vodafone censors your Internet In addition, it may mean that the big ISPs will see a customer drain in favour of smaller ones, who for the moment are not caught within the remit of the DE Act. BT and TalkTalk are more likely to suffer from this than their competitors Sky and Virgin, who have gained a high market share in broadband by tying in the service with television programming. Sky is part of the Murdoch empire, and this must raise competitive and ownership issues which simply have not been addressed at all - and would have been outside the scope of the review as it stood, but nevertheless should be addressed by government. BT is also being asked to fund a major investment in fibre infrastructure to support broadband services for the long term. The Digital Economy Act represents a threat to its business plan for this investment. Sky and Virgin do not have the same legal obligations as BT. They can cherry-pick where they install fibre infrastructure, and they are likely to only do so where there is a high demand, easy to get to, and in areas of high net worth people. BT, on the other hand, has a universal service obligation and must install everywhere, irrespective of usage, geography, or the incomes of the residents. BT is likely to have specific concerns about wifi as it is trying to build its own wifi service based on customer home hubs. The DE Act is a threat to its business plan for this service. Moverover, it is my understanding that the wifi implications, and potential liability for public wifi providers, have not been properly addressed in the draft Ofcom code. This was of course a judgement handed down by the independent judiciary. However, BT and TalkTalk’s opponent was the government. A government which expects a major economic contribution from BT should perhaps consider whether kicking it in the teeth is an appropriate reaction. Especially when it is, in parallel, preserving a regulatory regime designed in a different, uncompetitive, era. Unless, of course, it really wants to turn BT into an experiment in broadband taxidermy. You may re-publish my article under a Creative Commons licence, but you should cite my name and provide a link back to iptegrity.com. Media and Academics – please cite as Monica Horten, DE Act appeal ruling: is BT stuffed? www.iptegrity.com 7 March 2012 . Commercial users - please contact me.	cc/2023-06/en_middle_0046.json.gz/line124

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