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Home / LIFESTYLE / 1977 and all that
We often look back when the New Year dawns and for me this year was no exception. It’s forty years since I went off to college and it got me thinking back to events that made up 1977.
The most significant event was probably the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. The nation’s streets were hung with red white and blue bunting in preparation for the almost compulsory street parties. The Queen visited many UK towns and cities, attracting large crowds of well-wishers. TV coverage of the major celebrations was beamed live around the Commonwealth and even Coronation Street got in on the act to broadcast its own street party.
Were you were dancing the night away to ABBA or pogoing to The Sex Pistols? May be a quiet night in front of the telly was more your thing, settling down to watch Des O’Connor Tonight, Within Theses Walls, or The Professionals on your Redifussion set. A black and white TV Licence cost £8, a colour one set us back £18 and our average weekly wage was just short of £70.
Mary Whitehouse was campaigning to save our morals and with only three TV channels to choose from, watching the television was a family event. Top Gear, Take Hart and the Krypton Factor all made their TV debuts and the final episodes of Porridge, Dad’s Army and The Duchess of Duke Street were screened.
Saturday Night Fever and Punk Rock influenced our fashions and hairstyles with most of us have the photographs to prove it! With Changing Rooms a good nine years away we made bad home décor decisions all on our own. Do orange and brown patterned wallpaper and stone cladding ring any bells?
The GPO provided our telephones and many of us had a party line. Most didn’t have a phone at home so trips to the nearest telephone box were required, making sure you had plenty of coins to avoid the dreaded PIPs! Communications were much simpler and some would say all the better for it.
Kenny Dalglish became the UKs most expensive footballer when he transferred from Celtic to Liverpool for £440,000, Scotland beat England at Wembley, and Red Rum romped home to his third Grand National win. The ever-charismatic F1 driver James Hunt won his only British Grand Prix and Geoff Boycott scored the 100th century of his career for England against Australia at Headingly. But for many the icing on the sporting cake of 1977 was Virginia Wade winning the Wimbledon Ladies title.
Fleetwood Mac released their iconic LP Rumours, Stevie Wonder released Looking Back and Queen released the single We Are the Champions. Lyndsey de Paul & Mike Moran sang our Eurovision Song Contest entry, Rock Bottom coming ninth, so not quite rock bottom. The LP charts were quite eclectic with Slim Whitman, The Shadows, Frank Sinatra and Connie Francis all having number 1 selling albums along side ABBA, Queen, and Sex Pistols.
The most popular books of the year included Ellis Peters’ first novel in the Brother Cadfeal series, A Morbid Taste for Bones, The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCulloch, the Country Diary of an Edwardian Woman by Edith Holden. Paul Scott won the Booker Prize for Staying On.
Who would have thought that two films released this year would spawn two lucrative franchises? In February, the Hollywood glitterati awarded the OSCAR for best film to Rocky making the actor Sylvester Stallone a star. December saw the release in Britain of Star Wars, another blockbuster that was the start of a multi-million-dollar franchise and a cultural phenomenon that is probably more popular today than it was 40 years ago.
Much has changed since 1977 and we live in a very different world today but as the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said; ‘Look not mournfully into the past, it comes not back again. Wisely improve the present, it is thine.” Happy New Year.
By Annie Johnson
Tags: 1970s, 1977, Abba, anniversary, Booker Prize, Cadfael, fashion, Fleetwood Mac, hair, Henry Wandsworth, history, Kenny Dalglish, memories, music, Paul Scott, Queen, remembering, Rocky Balboa, Silver Jubilee, Staying On, Stevie Wonder, Sylvester Stallone, television, The Queen
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AdhereTech’s Smart System Improves Medication Compliance
Cici Zhou Geriatrics, Medicine
Taking pills can be easy to forget and factors such as unpleasant side effects can significantly contribute to missed doses. This is especially true for serious diseases with complicated and prolonged regimens, often leading to decreased patient adherence at a time when staying on a drug regimen is especially important.
AdhereTech currently helps patients around the world with its adherence programs. The company’s smart pill bottle and underlying software detect compliance with medications, alerts patients when they miss a dose, and can directly notify the patients’ specialty pharmacy if it detects more serious issues. (A specialty pharmacy is a pharmacy that dispenses medications requiring extra patient monitoring, often for complex or rare conditions.)
The most striking part of AdhereTech is the sleek white bottle that glows when a dose is missed. The company has won numerous product design awards for its technology. But the system behind the bottle is where the actual magic happens. “Half of our team is software,” says Josh Stein, co-founder and CEO. “It’s all about data analytics and sending the right intervention to the patient at the right time… data and software plays as big a role as the device itself.”
That flow of data starts with the bottle. “Anywhere this bottle goes, [anywhere] around the globe, it sends us data,” Stein says. “It basically tells the system when and if the patients have taken their meds.” The system then compares a patient’s prescribed medication regimen with their actual one.
If the comparison doesn’t match up, two things can happen. A simple missed dose will prompt the bottle to glow or the system to give a call or text reminder. More serious compliance issues, such as missing multiple doses, will prompt the system to initiate an automated call to ask the patient about any difficulties with their medications. It can also directly alert the specialty pharmacy to contact and assist the patient.
Despite the underlying technology, however, making AdhereTech simple to use is a priority. “Our average patient is over 70 years old, and many don’t own cell phones,” says Stein. To achieve simplicity, the bottle is a stand-alone device, working with any cell phone, smartphone, and/or landline. AdhereTech also partners with pharmaceutical companies to provide the bottles free of charge to patients.
AdhereTech has grown quickly since its founding in 2011. Currently, the company works with almost all of the specialty pharmacies in America, putting its smart system into the hands of thousands of patients. The result? Better compliance means more effective medicines, higher retention rates, and better patient health, says Stein. “When patients follow the prescription, everyone benefits.”
To learn more, check out the AdhereTech website here…
Cici Zhou
Cici Zhou is currently a medical student at the University of Oklahoma. In the past, she has done management consulting for medical businesses, served as Chief Scientific Officer for a college startup, and recently spent summer as a lab researcher at UC San Francisco. She's excited by the intersection of medicine + technology because of its ability to completely transform the industry and touch millions of lives - and as a future physician, she hopes to be a part of that revolution.
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More record-setting heat
New trial set for dad accused of prostituting his daughter
Posted: Mar 1, 2019 / 05:43 AM CST / Updated: Mar 1, 2019 / 05:43 AM CST
A judge in Albuquerque has declared a mistrial and scheduled a new trial for a man accused of prostituting his young daughter and forcing the girl to panhandle and pick pockets.
District Judge Cindy Leos declared a mistrial Thursday after the man’s defense team argued that a witness provided prejudicial testimony earlier this week. The witness had said the defendant was a “lookout” for another man accused of involvement in sex trafficking.
Leos scheduled the new trial for April 1.
The defendant’s daughter was 7 years old when the alleged offenses occurred. They included allegations that he made her touch his friends inappropriately.
The charges stemmed from an investigation by the New Mexico attorney general’s office that began in April 2018 after school officials alerted authorities about possible human trafficking.
by MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press / Jul 17, 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican senator has blocked a bipartisan bill that would ensure a victims' compensation fund for the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul questions the bill's 70-year time frame and notes that the federal government already faces a $22 trillion debt. He says any new spending such as the 9/11 bill should be offset by cuts.
by GEOFF MULVIHILL and MATTHEW PERRONE, Associated Press / Jul 17, 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of OxyContin has been cast as the chief villain in the nation's opioid crisis. But newly released government figures suggest Purdue Pharma had plenty of help in flooding the U.S. with billions of pills even as overdose deaths were accelerating.
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Hampton Beach New Hampshire in 1994
View of Hampton Beach in May of 1994. Scanned from a negative.
Site: Hampton Beach
City: Hampton
City: Hampton Beach
Road: Ocean Blvd.
State/Province: New Hampshire
Cannon Mountain New Hampshire - view from bottom of tramway
View from bottom of tramway at the base of Cannon Mountain in Francona Notch State Park in New Hampshire. Scanned from negative.
Photo Attributes: United States, 1994, Highway 93, Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire,
In these galleries: Clouds, Mountains, Scenic, Snow
Cannon Mountain New Hampshire - view from Parking Area
Scenic view from parking lot at the base of Cannon Mountain in Francona Notch State Park in New Hampshire. Scanned from negative.
In these galleries: Mountains, Scenic, Snow
Cannon Mountain New Hampshire - top of tramway
Snow falling at the end of May at the top of the tramway at Cannon Mountain in Francona Notch State Park in New Hampshire.
Massachusetts State State Line Sign - Highway 1A
Entering Massachusetts on Highway 1A entering from New Hampshire. Near Salisbury Beach.
Photo Attributes: Salisbury, United States, Essex County, 1994, Highway 1A, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
In these galleries: Signs, State Signs, Street Views
Thayers Inn Lobby and Staircase - Littleton New Hampshire
Inside the front entrance of Thayers Inn. Located in Littleton New Hampshire. Scanned from a negative.
Photo Attributes: Thayers Inn, Littleton, 1843, United States, 1994, Main Street, Thayers Inn, New Hampshire,
In these galleries: Historical, Hotels, Lobbies
Thayers Inn New Hampshire - Street View
A view of the Thayers Inn hotel in Littleton New Hampshire. Take from across the street. Scanned from a negative.
In these galleries: Historical, Hotels, Main Streets
Littleton Main Street view from Thayers Inn
A view of Main Street in Littleton New Hampshire. Take from an upper level room at Thayers Inn. Scanned from a negative.
Hampton Beach - Ocean Blvd - Pelham Hotel
A view of Ocean Blvd in Hampton Beach in 1994. The Pelham Hotel is in view at the right of the photo. Scanned from negative.
Photo Attributes: Hampton, Hampton Beach, United States, 1994, Ocean Blvd., Pelham Resort Hotel, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire,
In these galleries: Beaches, Main Streets, Vacation Resorts
In these galleries: Beaches, Scenic
Beaches Gallery Links: Beach - wikipedia
from site: A beach is a geological landform along the shoreline of an ocean or lake. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles, waves or cobblestones. The particles of which the beach is composed can sometimes instead have biological origins, such as shell fragments or coralline algae fragments.
Hampton Beach Links: Hampton Beach Village Official Site
from site: Where else along the Seacoast can you find 80 free evening concerts taking place throughout the summer and fantastic fireworks displays every week? Where else can you spend a spectacular summer day on the sands, sandwiched between refreshing Atlantic surf and row after row of accommodations, amusements, boating adventures, restaurants, and shops?
New Hampshire Links: New Hampshire on Wikipedia
from site: is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. New Hampshire ranks 44th in land area, 46th in total area of the 50 states, and 42nd in population
New Hampshire Visitor Site
from site: New Hampshire was named for Hampshire, England, by Captain John Mason.
United States Links: United States - Wikipedia
from site: The United States of America (also referred to as the United States, the U.S., the USA, or America) is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district.
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Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
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From Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (PhÃlippos), name of ancient kings of Macedonia, from φίλιππος (phÃlippos, “fond of horsesâ€), from φιλÎω (philéÅ, “I loveâ€) + ἵππος (hÃppos, “horseâ€).
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Philip K. Dick was a science fiction, paranoid fiction, and philosophical fiction writer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1952 to 1982. Philip was given the name Philip Kindred Dick on December 16th, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. He left this life on March 2nd, 1982.
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Philip was royalty. He holds the title Duke of Savoy, Counts, and dukes of Savoy. Philip was born as the child of Louis, Duke of Savoy, and Anne of Cyprus on February 5th, 1438 in Chambéry. He left this life on November 7th, 1497.
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New sensor could help treat, combat diabetes, other diseases
(Nanowerk News) A tiny new sensor could provide fresh, inexpensive diagnosis and treatment methods for people suffering from a variety of diseases.
University of Florida engineers have designed and tested versions of the sensor for applications ranging from monitoring diabetics’ glucose levels via their breath to detecting possible indicators of breast cancer in saliva. They say early results are promising — particularly considering that the sensor can be mass produced inexpensively with technology already widely used for making chips in cell phones and other devices.
“This uses known manufacturing technology that is already out there,” said Fan Ren, a professor of chemical engineering and one of a team of engineers collaborating on the project.
University of Florida chemical engineering graduate student Byung Hwan Chu displays a new sensor that could enable diabetics to measure glucose levels in their breath, replacing the finger prick method in wide use today. UF engineers have used other versions of the sensor to detect chemical indicators of cancer in saliva. Several companies have expressed interest in pursuing the technology for medical applications, said UF chemistry professor Fan Ren.
The team has published 15 peer-reviewed papers on different versions of the sensor, most recently in this month’s edition of IEEE Sensors Journal. In that paper, members report integrating the sensor in a wireless system that can detect glucose in exhaled breath, then relay the findings to health care workers. That makes the sensor one of several non-invasive devices in development to replace the finger prick kits widely used by diabetics.
Tests with the sensor contradict long-held assumptions that glucose levels in the breath are too small for accurate assessment, Ren said. That’s because the sensor uses a semiconductor that amplifies the minute signals to readable levels, he said.
“Instead of poking your finger to get the blood, you can just breathe into it and measure the glucose in the breath condensate,” Ren said.
In the IEEE paper and other published work, the researchers report using the sensor to detect pH or alkalinity levels in the breath, a technique that could help people who suffer from asthma better identify and treat asthma attacks — as well as calibrate the sensitivity of the glucose sensor. The engineers have used other versions to experiment with picking up indicators of breast cancer in saliva, and pathogens in water and other substances.
As with the finger prick standard, tests for pH, breast or cancer indicators typically already exist, but they are often cumbersome, expensive or time-consuming, Ren said. For example, the current technique for measuring pH in a patient’s breath requires the patient to blow into a tube for 20 minutes to collect enough condensate for a measurement.
At 100 microns, or 100 millionths of a meter, the UF sensor is so small that the moisture from one breath is enough to get a pH or glucose concentration reading — in under five seconds, Ren said.
Ren said the sensors work by mating different reactive substances with the semiconductor gallium nitride commonly used in amplifiers in cell phones, power grid transmission equipment and other applications.
If targeting cancer, the substance is an antibody that is sensitive to certain proteins identified as indicative of cancer. If the target is glucose, the reactive molecules are composed of zinc oxide nanorods that bind with glucose enzymes.
Once the reaction happens, “the charge on the semiconductor devices changes, and we can detect that change,” Ren said.
While the sensor is not as acutely sensitive as those that rely on nanotechnology, the manufacturing techniques are already widely available, Ren said. The cost is as little as 20 cents per chip, but goes up considerably when combined with applications to transmit the information wirelessly to computers or cell phones. The entire wireless-chip package might cost around $40, he said, although that cost could be cut in half with mass production.
The team has patented or is in the process of patenting several elements of the technology, and several companies have expressed interest in pursuing the research, Ren said.
“This is an important development in the field of biomedical sensors and a real breakthrough,” said >Michael Shur, professor of solid state electronics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. “Professors Fan Ren and Steve Pearton have made pioneering contributions to materials and device studies of nitrides, and now their work has led to the development of sensors that might improve quality of life for millions of patients.”
Other faculty members on the research team include Steve Pearton, a distinguished professor of materials science and engineering; Tanmay Lele, an assistant professor of chemical engineering; Jenshan Lin, a professor of electrical and computer engineering and Wenhsing Wu, a lecturer in electrical and computer engineering. Numerous graduate students in several departments have also contributed.
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Gaining 1.74 kg/year can make women obese in late 40's
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Washington D.C. [USA], May 7 : A study finds that women gaining 1.74 kg per year in early 20's can make them overweight or obese in 40s.
The results suggest that the women, who gained 0.19 kg/year remained healthy weight, 0.84 kg/year became overweight and 1.74 kg/year became obese.
The research, presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Porto, Portugal, showed that the rates of weight gain are established by the time women are 18-23 years old.
The study, by Professor Wendy Brown from the University of Queensland, Brisbane in Australia, also found that women, who are divorced, separated or widowed and smoked more than 10 cigarettes per day are most at risk of becoming overweight or obese.
They analysed 4881 women with healthy BMI at baseline and those, who subsequently remained a healthy weight, or became overweight or obese at 16-year follow-up between 1996 and 2012.
The data showed that 59.4 percent remained in the healthy BMI category, 29.0 percent transitioned to overweight and 11.6 percent became obese.
The women who smoked more than 10 cigarettes per day were 36 percent less likely to maintain a healthy weight than those who never smoked and those who used oral contraceptives were 11 percent less likely to maintain a healthy weight than those that did not.
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Rating system improves working conditions on digital platforms
29 March 2019 | Story Provided. Photo Foundry, Pixabay. Read time 3 min.
A new ratings system is tackling working conditions on digital platforms.
Researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Information Systems (IS) Department formed part of the team that created the first-ever ratings system for working conditions on digital platforms.
The Fairwork Foundation, in collaboration with Oxford University, the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, the University of Cape Town, the University of Manchester and the University of the Western Cape, has created a ratings system to evaluate the working conditions on platforms like Uber, Taxify, SweepSouth and NoSweat.
As part of a 30-month project funded by the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), Professor Jean-Paul Van Belle and Dr Paul Mungai, both with UCT’s IS Department, investigated to what extent the Fairwork principles are adhered to by digital labour platforms operating in South Africa.
“Encouragingly, a number of South African platforms have been very keen and forthcoming, wanting to collaborate in order to adhere to Fairwork principles and hoping to get good scores – or improve them.”
The platforms are scored according to five standards: fair work, fair conditions, fair contracts, fair management and fair representation. These include whether a company pays the minimum wage and ensures the health and safety of its workers.
In January this year, Van Belle and Mungai hosted a workshop to bring all stakeholders together, including platform and worker representatives.
“That is where we presented our work to date as well as the proposed scoring criteria,” said Van Belle.
Mungai interviewed about 70 platform workers during December, January and February to arrive at the scores.
“Encouragingly, a number of South African platforms have been very keen and forthcoming, wanting to collaborate in order to adhere to Fairwork principles and hoping to get good scores – or improve them,” said Van Belle.
After collaborating with Fairwork, the South African platform Bottles committed to support the emergence of fair representation of workers on its platform, free from company interference. The NoSweat platform has introduced significant changes in all five areas of fairness.
M4Jam, Money-for-Jam – a mobile micro-working platform that was not part of the initial round of scoring – has just approached the team to get a rating.
“The Fairwork rating system shines a light on best and worst practice in the platform economy. This is an area in which, for too long, very few regulations have been in place to protect workers,” says Mark Graham, professor of internet geography at the University of Oxford.
“These ratings will enable consumers to make informed choices about the platforms and services they need when ordering a cab, a takeaway or outsourcing a simple task.”
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Minister Says Violence During Ramzan Ceasefire Has 'Exposed' Terrorists, J&K Top Cop Disagrees
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Union Minister Says Violence During Ramzan Ceasefire Has 'Exposed' Terrorists, But J&K Top Cop Disagrees
The differing opinions of the minister and the DGP stem from the different figures of clashes and violence given by central government forces like the CRPF and the state police since the start of the Ramzan ceasefire.
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New Delhi: A day after union minister Jitendra Singh said that the continued incidents of violence in Jammu and Kashmir despite the Centre putting in place a ceasefire have exposed terrorists and their sympathisers, the state's top cop gave a different take on it.
DGP SP Vaid tweeted on Tuesday that the ceasefire has been successful thus far. "The initiative of Hon'ble PM has helped in general improvement in law & order. The situation especially in south Kashmir has eased and is serving as confidence building measure for families who want their boys to return back home," he wrote.
The CRPF figures accessed by CNN-News18 said that from May 17 to May 20, 21 incidents of stone pelting were reported in the Valley, injuring three CRPF personnel and damaging 28 vehicles. However, the J&K Police said only six incidents of violence have been reported between the said period.
“The Ramzan ceasefire has to be contextualised. Between April 1 and 5 this year, there were 92 incidents of stone pelting; comparatively, there have been only six since the ceasefire," the DGP said.
Dr Jitender Singh, the minister of state in PMO, had told CNN-News18 that the continued incidents of stone pelting, violence, etc expose separatists who are egging the stone pelters on. "It shows people who follow Islam do not have any conviction to follow the tenets of Quran, the sanctity of Ramzan and therefore I am proud that forces are taking retaliatory measures. Then you can't blame our forces," Jitender Singh said.
But sources in the Jammu and Kashmir Police said that the figures have to be seen in proper context.
"May 21 is a test case to see if the ceasefire is working. Every year violence erupts on this day when death anniversary of Abdul Gani Lone and Mirwaiz is commemorated. This year May 21 was peaceful. Even the PM's visit went off peacefully," a top J&K police officer said.
Rebutting arguments that the ceasefire will help terrorists regroup, J&K police officials said that 4 LeT terrorists were killed on the May 19. Data released by CRPF showed that in the month of Ramzan violence usually goes down in the Valley.
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Police: Woman says she dropped sword on man during argument
Posted: 7:31 AM, Dec 18, 2018
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police in Kentucky say a woman hit a man with a sword and then told the man to tell officers he fell on it.
The Courier Journal reports 47-year-old Angela Hill of Louisville was arrested Saturday and charged with second-degree assault. Louisville Metro police say a witness told officers that Hill and the man argued over money and Hill hit him with the sword twice in the legs.
Hill told police that the man had pulled the sword on her, so she snatched it and dropped it on him. An arrest citation says she tried to hide the attack, telling the man to tell police he fell on the sword.
The man refused treatment, and the extent of his injuries is unclear. The relationship between the two is unclear.
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ULSTER GP: Hickman crowned man of the meeting after treble
Peter Hickman was named the man of the meeting at the MCE Ulster Grand Prix. He received the Darran Lindsay trophy from Darran's children Ben, Zack and Poppy.
Peter Hickman made it a hat-trick at the MCE Ulster Grand Prix on Saturday to earn the man of the meeting award at Dundrod.
Hickman won both Superstock races on the Trooper Beer Smiths Triumph plus the Superstock race on the Smiths BMW.
Dean Harrison won the second Superbike race and set a new outright lap record at Dundrod of 134.614mph on the Silicone Engineering Kawasaki.
The 30-year-old completed his treble when he won the second Supersport race with a dramatic pass on Lee Johnston on the final lap, which allowed Bruce Anstey through on the Padgetts Honda to secure the runner-up spot. Michael Dunlop finished fourth (MD Racing Yamaha) ahead of Magherafelt’s Paul Jordan, who impressed on the IMR Yamaha.
Hickman, though, was denied a coveted Superbike win after Anstey’s stunning triumph in the feature race earlier on the Padgetts Honda RC213V-S. He was then ruled out of the second Superbike race with a blown engine on the opening lap. Anstey also retired from the race.
Dean Harrison, who set a new outright lap record of 134.614mph in the showpiece event on the Silicone Engineering Kawasaki, came through to win his first Ulster GP race after clashing with Tyco BMW’s Dan Kneen on the last lap.
The pair collided at the hairpin and almost allowed Conor Cummins through on the Padgetts Honda Fireblade, but Harrison recovered and held on for a narrow win over a disgruntled Kneen. Michael Dunlop finished in fourth place on the Bennetts Suzuki behind Cummins.
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The Lightweight race was won by Davy Morgan after Thursday’s winner Bruce Anstey retired on the first lap, with new leader Neil Kernohan also running into problems as he, too, was forced out.
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'Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid' Gameplay Trailer Shows More Mighty Morphin' Action
By Phillip Martinez On 1/30/19 at 4:14 PM EST
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A new Power Rangers fighting game was announced last week and fans of the popular franchise are hankering for some more information about the three-on-three fighter.
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is set for console release in April with a PC release coming later this year. But nWay, the publisher behind Battle for the Grid and the popular mobile game, Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, released this brand new gameplay footage trailer.
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"Power Rangers fans have been asking for a high fidelity fighting game on console and PC that match up iconic Rangers and villains across the expansive Power Rangers multiverse for quite some time now," co-founder and CEO of nWay Taehoon Kim said in a press release. "We wanted to deliver this to the fans and make sure it has cross-play and cross-progression capabilities as we believe playing with friends across multiple platforms at the same time is where the future of gaming is headed."
While Battle for the Grid is being made by the same team behind Legacy Wars, nWay assures it's not a port of the mobile game. It's a "completely new" fighting game for console with three vs three combat that plays similarly to Marvel vs Capcom and Dragon Ball FighterZ. nWay even consulted with pro-gamers like Justin Wong on the game.
From the looks of the gameplay trailer, there will be assists in the game, but it's unclear how the tag system will work. Will a team member be able to stick around for a long period of time, or will one attack be launched and they go away.
The only characters shown are the Green and Red Rangers from the Mighty Morphin' seasons and the Yellow Super Megaforce Ranger. But expect a ton more iterations from 25 years of the franchise. Battle for the Grid will also have crossplay so players can fight friends on different platforms.
The first confirmed fighters for 'Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid' nWay
Fans can pre-order the standard for $19.99 and collector's edition on PS4 for $39.99. Those ordering prior to launch will receive an exclusive bonus of the Green Ranger V2 character skin and a digital art book. The special Digital Collector's Edition contains the full game download, Season One Pass (which will include three new characters, their Arcade story, and a new warrior skin), and exclusive Lord Drakkon Evo II skin and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Pink Ranger skin.
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid will release in April 2019 for PS4, Xbox One One and Nintendo Switch and at a later date on PC.
Power Rangers: Legacy Wars is available now for iOS and Android.
What do you think of the first gameplay for Battle for the Grid? Do you have high hopes for this new fighting game? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Idles – ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’ review
Jordan Bassett Aug 30, 2018 4:38 pm BST
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The fun punks’ second album is an instant classic, one that people will turn to in times of need for years to come
There are, improbably, a couple of nods to ’80s romantic drama Dirty Dancing on Bristol punks Idles’ instant classic second album ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’. On the deceptively brooding ‘Love Song’, which pairs howling guitar lines (that could have been lifted from the start of a horror movie) with compassionate lyrics about the redemptive power of romantic love, frontman Joe Talbot roars, “I carry the watermelon / I wanna be vulnerable”, a line partially borrowed from the movie. The record also features a cover of ‘Cry To Me’, the 1962 Solomon Burke soul song that appears on the soundtrack (and was covered by The Rolling Stones in 1965), here reimagined as a grinding, skeezy industrial shuffle.
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Well, it’s a fun film, and they’re fun punks; there’s a notable dissonance between Idles’ music and collective persona. The former is serious, important, tackling taboos with thunderous production and lyrics that are pro-immigration, anti-Brexit, pro-equality and determined to decapitate toxic masculinity. And yet Idles are a colourful bunch whose debut, 2016’s ‘Brutalism’, peppered their righteous punk with bizarre jokes (“Mary Berry loves reggae / So why don’t you love reggae?”). ‘Joy As An Act of Resistance’ dials down the eccentricity.
Instead, this record is – for the most part – serious business delivered with a smirk, heavy subjects handled with lightness of touch. ‘Danny Nedelko’ is joyous, bubblegum punk named after a friend of the band, a Ukranian immigrant, of whom frontman Joe Talbot bellows: “He’s made of flesh, he’s made of love / He’s made of you, he’s made of me /Unity!” Talbot recently dedicated the track to all immigrants, saying: “We wanted to celebrate their bravery for coming over here to start a new life… Long live the open-minded.” Anti-Brexit anthem ‘Great’, meanwhile, concludes with the frontman sneering: “You can have it all / I don’t mind / Just get ready / To work overtime”.
You could blow your entire word-count on quoting Idles’ amazing lyrics. ‘Samaritans’ attempts to annihilate toxic masculinity as Talbot screams, “This is why you never see your father cry,” before roughly 1000 guitars pile in on the defiant line: “I KISSED A BOY AND I LIKED IT.” On the towering ‘Colossus’, an ode to addiction, he rages: “I’m like Stone Cold Steve Austin / I put homophobes in coffins.” The nuance – the attention to detail – in the compositions, though, may be what makes ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’ so rewarding to return to.
It’s in the shrieked backing vocals (surely the best job in the world: being the dude that stands at the back of Idles screaming “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” over and over again); the clattering beat that opens ‘Samaritans’; the jungle bassline that snakes through ‘Great’. Guitarist Mark Bowen recently explained to NME: “To me, ‘Joy As An Act of ‘Resistance’ means approaching guitar music with a certain amount of levity and a lack of self-consciousness. It’s just about a burst of joy, and I hope that come across on the album.” It certainly does.
Everything about ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’ is just so perfectly realised. The band began to write the album immediately after they finished work on ‘Brutalism’ – and it shows. The songs feel lived in, the record’s overarching message – that of the necessity of unity, positivity and loving yourself – so empowering that it almost amounts to an entire worldview. It’s even more powerful for the fact that Talbot worked on the album in the midst of massive personal trauma. This is a proper classic punk album, one that people will turn to in times of need, one whose authors are unembarrassed about still believing that art can manifest positive change. As Talbot roars on ‘I’m Scum’: “This snowflake’s an avalanche.”
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Nokia Networks, Safaricom launch first LTE-A network in Kenya
2G, 3G, 4G network expansion and modernization for fast data rates and superior voice quality
First 4G launch based on LTE-A in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya - Safaricom, Kenya's leading operator, selected Nokia Networks as one of its partners to modernize and expand its 2G and 3G network infrastructure and to help launch the first LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) network in Kenya. The network launched in December 2014 will offer peak speeds of up to 100 Mbps, which is more than twice the speed offered on 3G technology.
Fast down- and uplink, no buffering while streaming
Carrier aggregation is a key feature of LTE-Advanced, enabling operators to create larger, virtual carrier bandwidths for services by combining separate spectrum bands, thus boosting network capacity and speed as well as performance. Safaricom's customers will be able to download and upload files faster as well as enjoy buffer free audio and video streaming.
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Safaricom will roll out 4G services in Nairobi and Mombasa first before introducing to major towns over the coming months.
Deal details at a glance:
Core modernization with its ATCA-based Liquid Core portfolio for Mobile Softswitch (MSS) and Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
Supply of compact Single RAN Advanced platform based on the high-capacity, scalable and energy-efficient Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station* for 2G, 3G and 4G technologies
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Implementation of its cloud-ready OSS system NetAct
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Bob Collymore, Chief Executive Officer, Safaricom, said: "This project marks an important milestone in our journey toward a modern and energy-efficient network that's capable of delivering world-class voice and data services to our customers. It clearly underlines our focus on having the most advanced network in Kenya."
Bernard Najm, Vice President and Head of Middle East and Africa, Nokia Networks, said: "With this ambitious network modernization, we provide Safaricom with the highest quality network in Kenya. Our cutting-edge solutions and services help Safaricom offer a truly rewarding service experience to its customers."
Safaricom was the first operator in Kenya to roll out mobile data services in 2003 on a 2G network, and was the first company in 2008 to launch a 3G network. Nokia is Safaricom's long-term and reliable partner since Day 1 of Safaricom's operations.
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Repairs planned for Welty library
Some much-needed repairs could be on tap for Jackson’s flagship library, but city officials don’t know exactly when those repairs will be made.
The city of Jackson is planning to bid out repairs to the Eudora Welty Library.
The repairs would include covering the building’s parapet stones, a move that library officials say would stop a major source of the facility’s leaks.
Parapet stones basically create a low wall around the edge of a building’s roof, according to Vocabulary.com.
“We met with building maintenance, and the mayor and I told them it was a priority and we wanted it done as soon as possible,” said Chief Administrative Officer Robert Blaine.
The city was still drawing up bids for the project at press time. Costs for the project won’t be determined until bids are received, he said.
Blaine said the administration hopes to get the work done before winter begins and the rainy season starts.
The announcement comes about a year after the Welty library was temporarily closed by the Mississippi Fire Marshal for numerous fire code violations.
Some of the violations were the results of leaks from the parapet stones, as well as leaks from holes in the building’s aging brick.
The leaks caused water to pour into the building, causing damage to floor and ceiling tiles on the second floor and leading to the growth of black mold in Welty’s information technology and administrative offices.
The second floor remains closed to the public.
Jackson-Hinds Library System (JHLS) Executive Director Patty Furr is excited about having at least one source of leaks addressed.
“The parapets being covered should stop a lot of water going down into the walls, which really help doom our original Welty offices,” she said.
Library officials abandoned the IT and administrative offices last year. IT was relocated to the Quisenberry Library in Clinton, while the administration is now located in the River Hills office building on Lakeland Drive.
The mold, according to a Google search, can cause respiratory problems similar to the flu. Numerous employees had gotten sick as a result.
Meanwhile, JHLS has begun making other improvements to the library.
The system recently spent $22,000 to repair a faulty heating and cooling system, and has made improvements to the patron and employee elevators.
These changes will help the City of Jackson install emergency telephones in the elevators, which will once again allow library staff and books to be transported to and from the second floor.
Additional repairs of second-floor leaks must be completed before the public will be allowed access to the book collections and study areas there.
And before employees could again use the administrative offices, black mold would have to be removed.
Said Furr, “We miss having our offices in a library, especially one with a book collection as large as the one in Welty.”
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Jonathan Silverstein
Alison Durkee
Ordinary Days
The trials and tribulations of living in New York City are explored in Ordinary Days, a sweet and thoughtful musical exploring the alternating wonder and frustration of life in the Big Apple. Currently being presented by Keen Company at Theatre Row, Ordinary Days chronicles four New Yorkers in 2007 as they navigate their everyday lives while pondering their larger futures.
Tagged: Ordinary Days, Adam Gwon, Keen Company, Theatre Row, Whitney Bashor, Marc Delacruz, Sarah Lynn Marion, Kyle Sherman, Jonathan Silverstein
Is middle age too late for an earth-moving romance between a Bostonian with Brahmin reserve and a Midwesterner for whom grand passion is essential? In Later Life, the 1993 hit comedy revived by the Keen Company, playwright A.R. Gurney dramatizes this question with characteristic wit and capacious heart. Gurney, who grew up affluent in Buffalo, N.Y., carved a niche for himself Off-Broadway with a handful of urbane comedies—notably The Dining Room and The Cocktail Hour—whose characters have origins similar to his own. When Gurney died last June at age 86, he left a legacy of 49 plays, plus operas, musicals, and novels.
Tagged: A.R. Gurney, Liam Craig, Barbara Garrick, Steven Kemp, David Lander, Laurence Lau, Jodie Markell, Jonathan Silverstein, Keen Company, Charles Wright
Comedy, Reviews, Drama
A retitled version of Regretrosexual—The Love Story, a play written roughly 10 years ago by Dan Rothenberg and Colleen Crabtree, the “new play” Hot Mess is about the authors’ unusual courtship and marriage. Both were comedians working in Los Angeles, and the work focuses on a particular hurdle Rothenberg had to overcome: he had lived as a gay man for two years in San Francisco before meeting and marrying Crabtree. Scrubbing out the “regret” part of the former title and using the catchier Hot Mess eliminates the implication of previous disappointment in the age of political correctness.
Tagged: Edward Karam, Max Crumm, Jerry Orbach Theater, Jonathan Silverstein, Lucy DeVito, Paul Molnar, Colleen Crabtree, Dan Rothenberg, bisexuality, stand-up comedy, Hot Mess
Jody and Carl, the only characters in Lonely Planet, are habitués of a sleepy little shop called Jody’s Maps in an unnamed American city. These middle-aged men, intricately rendered in Steven Dietz’s subtle, elegiac script, are being realized vividly by New York stage veterans Arnie Burton and Matt McGrath in a Keen Company production celebrating the 25th anniversary of the play’s premiere at Northlight Theatre in Evanston, Ill. Lonely Planet, winner of the PEN Center USA Award for Drama, was written when the arts were being defoliated by an epidemic beyond the American medical community’s control. AIDS is the background of the play, but not its subject.
Tagged: Steven Dietz, Lonely Planet, Arnie Burton, Matt McGrath, Keen Company, Jonathan Silverstein, Anshuman Bhatia, Charles Wright
Ray Morgovan
tick, tick...BOOM!
For the late Rent composer Jonathan Larson, the “tick, tick, boom” in his head were the sounds signaling the passage of time as he matured and yet struggled to achieve success in the theater. Although Tick, Tick… BOOM! was originally written as a highly autobiographical solo piece, it was reworked after Larson’s death and the success of Rent to include two more characters, a girlfriend and a roommate. Fans of his 1996 hit rock musical are likely to thoroughly enjoy the Keen Company production of Tick, Tick… BOOM!
Tagged: Christine O’Grady, Ciara Renée, George Salazar, Jennifer Paar, Joey Chancey, Jonathan Larson, Jonathan Silverstein, Josh Bradford, Julian Evans, Keen Company, Nick Blaemire, Ray Morgovan, Steven Kemp, The Acorn Theatre, Theatre Row
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Krabi officials find 6 rabies-infected dogs
Mar 21. 2018
By Phuket Gazette
The Krabi Provincial Public Health Office has announced a warning to local residents after finding six dogs with rabies infection on Tuesday. Officials are reminding all people that if they are bitten, scratched or licked by a stray dog or cat, they should seek medical attention and get a rabies PEP vaccine.
Office chief Dr Apichai Limanon said the rabies situation in Krabi deserved attention because six out of 10 suspect dogs checked in Lamtab district this year and last were found to be rabid. At least 13 people had had direct contact with these dogs, and they had all received the vaccine and were being monitored.
“Many people have a misconception about rabies,” Apichai said. “They think that rabies is curable, so whenever they get a minor bite or are scratched or their open wound is touched by dog or cat saliva, they don’t clean the wound properly and then don’t go to hospital to receive the vaccine.
“When the virus gets into the body, the symptoms can sometimes take a while to develop. Some people take a year until the symptoms show and when it happens, it’s not curable and can be fatal,” said the doctor.
He said people should understand five rules when they are around dogs and cats, particularly stray animals: Do not tease them, do not step on them, do not hit them, do not try to take away their food or what they are playing with, and do not interact with other people’s dog or dogs that show symptoms of rabies.
“If you get a bite or wound from a dog or a cat, immediately clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap several times, put butadiene on it and rush to the nearest hospital to get the rabies PEP. Keep following up the vaccine until the last shot for complete protection.
“If bitten, the dog or cat must be impounded for 10 days and if the animal dies, immediately report it to the local livestock office to collect the body and check for rabies. The owners of dogs and cats must bring their pets to be vaccinated every year for effective protection.”
Source: https://www.phuketgazette.net/news/krabi-finds-6-rabies-infected-dogs
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February 2012 Vol. 4 Issue 2
Lavender Oil for Anxiety and Depression
Review of the literature on the safety and efficacy of lavender
By Jeremy Appleton, ND
Lavender flower and its extracts have been used, both internally and by olfaction, for centuries as a treatment for anxiety and depression. Modern analytical research has identified the main active constituents of the oil; in vitro and animal studies have begun to elucidate mechanisms of action; and controlled clinical trials in humans now document lavender’s efficacy, safety, and dose. This paper reviews these developments, with summary details from selected studies, and provides a preliminary comparison of lavender’s efficacy and safety to its main botanical and pharmaceutical alternatives.
Anxiety is a common complaint and may range from every day stress to clinically relevant symptoms requiring medical intervention. Patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can experience excessive anxiety and worry associated with the stresses of everyday life. Most cases of GAD begin in childhood and can lead—without treatment—to a chronic condition, with fluctuating symptoms, often exacerbated by stressful life events.1 Disturbed sleep has been observed to be among the most frequent accompanying disorders of generalized anxiety.2 Individuals with anxiety disorder not otherwise specified (AD NOS) also present with clinically significant symptoms, but they tend to report less worry, negative affect, depression, and comorbidity than those with GAD.3
The most commonly prescribed agents in the medical treatment of anxiety are benzodiazepines and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).4 The well-known side effects of benzodiazepines include drowsiness, fatigue, confusion and disorientation, dizziness, decreased concentration, impaired memory, dry mouth, and blurred vision. Benzodiazepines can impair the ability to drive or operate machinery and may thus interfere with essential activities of daily living. They lower the tolerance to alcohol and are widely reported to cause physical and psychological dependence and withdrawal symptoms.5 SSRIs, on the other hand, may cause sedation and fatigue, gastrointestinal disturbances, agitation or insomnia.6,7 The risks and inconveniences associated with available anxiolytic pharmaceutical medications may be one of the reasons anxiety disorder is considered an undertreated condition.8
Herbal preparations have long been a mainstay for treating anxiety and depression. Some botanical agents, most notably kava (Piper methysticum), have demonstrated efficacy for clinically diagnosed anxiety disorders.9-13 Others, such as St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), are clinically efficacious for depression in most,14-25 though not all26,27 clinical studies. Kava, however, has been withdrawn by many manufacturers due to concerns over potential hepatotoxicity,28-32 even though these effects may have been primarily due to drug interactions, misuse, and poor quality extracts of this otherwise well-tolerated phytomedicine; St. John’s wort’s popularity has suffered because it was found to stimulate cytochrome P450 34, an enzyme that metabolizes at least half of the known pharmaceuticals sold today.33 A safe, non-sedating, non–habit forming herbal anxiolytic with proven efficacy for GAD and depression is, therefore, of interest to clinicians.
Throughout history, lavender has been cultivated for its flowers and oils and used both cosmetically and medicinally. A member of the Labiatae family, lavender is primarily used either dried or as an essential oil. Historical use includes documented activity as an antibacterial, antifungal, carminative, sedative, and antidepressant.34 Lavandula angustifolia, Mill. is the most common species of lavender utilized for health purposes.35 Lavender is native to the Mediterranean, the Arabian Peninsula, Russia, and Africa.
Lavender has a high concentration of volatile oils, which impart its distinctive and pleasing fragrance. The relaxing experience of lavender fragrance led to its deliberate, therapeutic use in aromatherapy to relieve mild anxiety. Lavender has been also used internally for mood imbalances such as anxiety, insomnia, and gastrointestinal distress, including “nervous stomach.”36
Lavender Constituents
Lavender essential oil is obtained from steam distillation processing of the flowering tops of L. angustifolia. Modern analytical methods, such as capillary gas chromatography, have demonstrated that lavender oil contains more than 160 constituents, many of which interact synergistically to contribute to its healing effects. The main active constituents of lavender oil are linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-ol, and camphor. The quantity of the linalyl acetate is determined by the method of steam distillation as it degrades upon distillation to yield linalool. The highest content of linalyl acetate is obtained when fresh lavender flowers are steam distilled right after harvest. Other constituents found in lavender include: cis-ocimene; terpinen-4-ol, ß-caryophyllene; lavandulyl acetate; 1,8-cineole; and small amounts of limonene, geraniol, lavandulol, ß-pinene, camphene, geranyl acetate, and neryl acetate.37,38
Relative amounts of bioactive constituents can vary significantly from one lavender oil to another. The European Pharmacopoeia includes limits or ranges for the content of the predominant components. Specifically, oils with high concentrations of esters and low concentrations of cineol and other minor components are generally considered to be of higher quality because these parameters indicate that a gentle and careful production process was applied and that high quality raw materials were used. A high quality lavender extract would not only comply with this monograph but would ideally exceed those specifications with a higher content of linalyl acetate (ideally 33–45%) and lavandulyl acetate (≥1.5%), and a lower limit for the content of cineol (≤2 %).39
Mechanisms of action
In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated multiple possible mechanisms of action of lavender oil, as well as its individual constituents, which may partly account for its relaxing effects when taken orally. Lavender oil has potentiated expression of GABA-A receptors in cell culture;40 it has shown spasmolytic activity on guinea pig ileum;41 linalool, a main active ingredient of lavender oil, has been shown in animals to inhibit glutamate binding in the brain;42 linalool has also inhibited acetylcholine release and influenced ionic conductance in neurons;43 linalyl acetate is described to exert a relaxing effect.44 Lavender oil has reduced dose-dependently spontaneous motility and caffeine-induced hyperactivity of mice.45
Lavender oil aromatherapy has been shown to be effective in the management of anxiety and depression and small and medium-sized controlled and uncontrolled clinical trials.
Clinical Efficacy of Lavender
Lavender Aromatherapy
Much prior research on lavender has focused on the administration of lavender via an olfactory route. The anxiolytic activity of lavender olfaction has been demonstrated in several small and medium-sized clinical trials.46-53 The efficacy of aromatherapy of lavender is thought to be due to the psychological effects of the fragrance combined with physiological effects of volatile oils in the limbic system.54 These calming effects of lavender oil and single constituents may be the origin of the traditional use of lavender. Lavender oil olfaction has been shown to decrease anxiety, as measured by the Hamilton rating scale,51 and can increase mood scores.55The following are selected examples of clinical trials on lavender aromatherapy:
Dunn and colleagues demonstrated anxiolytic activity of lavender oil aromatherapy in patients in intensive care units. Subjects received at least 1 session of aromatherapy with 1% lavender essential oil. Significant anxiolytic effects were noted in the 1st treatment, though 2nd and 3rd treatments did not appear to be as effective.47
Alaoui-Ismaili and colleagues found that the aroma of lavender is considered by subjects to be very pleasant and is correlated with changes in the autonomic nervous system.56
Tysoe and colleagues conducted a study of lavender oil in burner use on staff mood and stress in a hospital setting. A significant number of respondents (85%) believed that lavender aroma improved the work environment following the use of the lavender oil burners.57
Diego and colleagues demonstrated that people receiving lavender oil (10%) olfaction for 3 minutes felt significantly more relaxed and had decreased anxiety scores, improved mood and increased scores of alpha power on EEG (an indicator of alertness), and increased speed of mathematical calculations.58
Lewith and colleagues investigated the effects of lavender aromatherapy on depressed mood and anxiety in female patients being treated with chronic hemodialysis.59 The effects of aromatherapy were measured using the Hamilton rating scale for depression (HAMD) and the Hamilton rating scale for anxiety (HAMA). Lavender aroma significantly decreased the mean scores of HAMA, suggesting an effective, noninvasive means for the treatment of anxiety in hemodialysis patients.
Lavender aromatherapy, with or without massage, may also reduce the perception of pain and the need for conventional analgesics in adults and children, though more rigorously controlled trials are needed.60
Oral Lavender Supplementation: Anxiety
Lavender oil has also been shown to be effective via the oral route. Several clinical studies have demonstrated the benefit of lavender extracts in comparison to reference or placebo in decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Orally administered lavender capsules (100 mL and 200 mL) were tested in 97 healthy subjects in a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.61 Film clips were used to elicit anxiety. Measures included anxiety, State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), mood, positive and negative affect scale (PANAS), heart rate (HR), galvanic skin response (GSR), and heart rate variation (HRV). After baseline measurements, capsules were administered. Participants viewed a neutral film clip, then an anxiety-provoking and light-hearted recovery film clip. For the 200 mL lavender dose during the neutral film clip, there was a trend toward reduced state anxiety, GSR, and HR and increased HRV. In the anxiety-eliciting film, lavender was mildly beneficial in females but only on HRV measures. In males, sympathetic arousal increased during the anxiety film (GSR). HRV significantly increased at 200 mL during all 3 film clips in females, suggesting decreased anxiety. The authors concluded that lavender has anxiolytic effects in humans under conditions of low anxiety, but they were unable to draw conclusions about high anxiety or clinical anxiety disorders.
Kasper and colleagues investigated the efficacy of lavender oil (WS® 1265) for AD NOS in comparison to placebo in a primary care setting.62 This study was the first double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to document the anxiolytic efficacy of orally administered lavender essential oil for anxiety disorder. In 27 general and psychiatric practices, 221 adults reporting unspecified anxiety were randomized to receive 80 mg per day of lavender oil or placebo for 10 weeks with office visits every 2 weeks. A baseline HAMA total score of ?18 and a total score > 5 for the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were required. The primary outcome measures were HAMA and PSQI total score decrease between baseline and week 10. Secondary efficacy measures included the Clinical Global Impressions scale, the Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale, and the SF-36 (Quality of Life) Health Survey Questionnaire. Subjects taking WS® 1265 showed a total score decrease by 16.0 ± 8.3 points (mean± SD, 59.3%) for the HAMA and by 5.5 ± 4.4 points (44.7%) for the PSQI compared to 9.5 ± 9.1 (35.4%) and 3.8 ± 4.1 points (30.9%) in the placebo group (P<0.01 one-sided, intention to treat). WS® 1265 was superior to placebo regarding the percentage of responders (76.9 vs. 49.1%, P<0.001) and remitters (60.6 vs. 42.6%, P=0.009). Adverse effects were uncommon and included dyspepsia (4.7% in the treatment group vs 1.8% in the placebo group) and eructation (3.7% in the treatment group and none in the placebo group). Lavender had a significant beneficial influence on quality and duration of sleep and improved general mental and physical health without causing any unwanted sedative or other drug-like effects. Researchers concluded that the lavender oil “is both efficacious and safe” for AD NOS and predicted that it could emerge as “a gentle therapeutic alternative in the treatment of anxiety.”
Woelk and Schlaefke conducted a multicenter, double-blind, randomized Phase III study of lavender oil (Silexan, WS® 1265, Dr. Willmar Schwabe, Karlsruhe, Germany) in comparison to low-dose lorazepam for patients with GAD.63 The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA-total score) was used as the primary objective measurement to monitor changes in the level of tension and relaxation beginning at baseline through week 6 of the trial. Additional data were collected using the Self-rating Anxiety Scale, Penn State Worry Questionnaire, SF-36 Health Survey Questionnaire, and specific sections of the Clinical Global Impressions of severity disorder. A total of 77 female (76.6%) and male (23.4%) subjects 18–65 years of age were randomized into groups. Participants were eligible for the study if they met the inclusion criteria of a HAMA-total score of greater than 18, as well as a score equal to or greater than 2 on both anxious mood and tension items. Secondary objective outcome data were obtained from responder and remission rate comparisons made between the 2 treatment groups. In order for a participant to qualify as having a significant response to treatment they were required to have a reduction of at least 50% in the HAMA-total score during the 6-week trial. Remission was defined as a HAMA-total score of less than 10 points at the end of the 6-week study. The results demonstrated that WS® 1265 was comparable to the conventional approach in its ability to promote relaxation.* The HAMA-total score decreased by 45% in the WS® 1265 group and decreased by 46% in the conventional group. At the conclusion of the 6-week intervention, 40% of the WS® 1265 group and 27% of the conventional treatment group were determined to be in remission. The WS® 1265 group had a response rate of 52.5% compared to only 40.5% taking the conventional option. Adverse effects in the WS® 1265 group were uncommon and included nausea (5.2%), eructation (3.9%), and dyspepsia (2.6%).
Oral Lavender Supplementation: Depression
In a 4-week randomized, double-blind study, researchers compared the efficacy of a tincture of L. angustifolia with imipramine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.64 Forty-five adult outpatients who met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV) for major depression based on the structured clinical interview for DSM-IV participated in the trial. Patients had a baseline Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD) score of at least 18. In this study, patients were randomly assigned to receive lavender tincture (1:5 in 50% alcohol ) 60 drops per day plus placebo tablet (Group A), imipramine tablet 100 mg per day plus placebo drops (Group B), or imipramine tablet 100 mg/per day plus lavender tincture 60 drops per day (Group C) for 4 weeks. Lavender tincture at this concentration was found to be less effective than imipramine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression (P=0.001). In the imipramine group, anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth and urinary retention were observed, whereas headache was observed more in the lavender tincture group. The combination of imipramine and lavender tincture was more effective than imipramine alone (P<0.0001). Researchers concluded that lavender tincture may be of therapeutic benefit in the management of mild to moderate depression, but only as adjuvant therapy.
In an open-label Phase II trial, Stange and colleagues administered 80 mg per day of lavender oil (Silexan, WS® 1265, Dr. Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals, Karlsruhe, Germany) to 50 patients with neurasthenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, or somatization disorder for 3 months.65 Using the State Trait Anxiety Inventory, von Zerssen’s Depression Scale, and a sleep diary for assessment, researchers found that state and trait anxiety as well as depression were reduced and efficiency of sleep was improved significantly. Controlled clinical trials are needed to confirm whether oral lavender oil is an effective treatment for depression.
Comparison to Kava, Benzodiazepines, and Antidepressants
To date, lavender has been compared to benzodiazepines,66 paroxetine (an SSRI antidepressant), and imipramine (a tricyclic antidepressant). It has also been compared to kava.67 Kava was perhaps the best studied botanical anxiolytic and was the leading product in this category until concerns about liver toxicity prompted many companies to discontinue offering it. In a 6-week study, kava was found to produce a mean reduction of the HAMA score of 10 points, whereas the mean reduction of that score from lavender (WS® 1265) has ranged from 11.3 points (6-week study)63 to 16 points (10-week study),62 suggesting comparable to superior efficacy. Pharmaceutical anxiolytics (primarily benzodiazepines) typically produce HAMA reductions in the range of 11 to 15.3, suggesting comparable to superior efficacy of WS® 1265 without the attendant side effects.62,63,68,69
The Hamilton Anxiety Scale is used in most clinical trials of anxiolytic agents for GAD. In the study by Kasper and colleagues,62 a diagnosis of AD NOS was used instead, but the HAMA scale was still employed and baseline HAMA scores were similar across all trials (ie, > 18). At first glance it might appear that patients with AD NOS responded better to lavender than patients with GAD. However, the study of lavender for GAD was of shorter duration (6 weeks) than the study of lavender for AD NOS. In the longer study, the mean HAMA score change at the 6-week mark was nearly identical to that seen at the end of the 6-week study of patients with GAD. Therefore, the additional month of therapy at the same dose is likely to have had additional effects.
In a meta-analysis of 21 double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in patients with GAD, Hidalgo and colleagues determined average effect sizes for HAMA total score change versus baseline of 0.50 for pregabalin, 0.45 for hydroxyzine, 0.42 for venlafaxine XR, 0.38 for benzodiazepines, 0.35 for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and 0.17 for buspirone.70 The effect size of lavender (WS® 1265) was computed to be 0.75 in AD NOS. The significant reduction of anxiety-related symptoms in patients treated with lavender was not only evident in the judgment of the investigators, but was also perceived by the study participants subjectively according to the results of the self-rating questionnaire.
The effects of lavender extract (WS® 1265) and other anxiolytic agents on HAMA scores are compared in Table 1 below. They are expressed as a mean HAMA score change.
Dose Length of
study Diagnosis HAMA score
at baseline Mean HAMA
score change
Lavender (WS®
1265)62 80 mg/d 10 weeks AD NOS 26.8 -16
1265)63 80 mg/d 6 weeks GAD 25 -11.3
Lorazepam63 0.5 mg/d 6 weeks GAD 25 -11.6
Bromazepam71 3 mg TID 6 weeks GAD 28.07 -13
Oxazepam70 5 mg TID 6 weeks GAD 28.24 -11
Kava(WS®
1490)70 100 mg (70%
kavalactones) TID 6 weeks GAD 28.35 -10
Escitalopram72 10-20 mg/d 24 weeks GAD 23.7 -15.3
Paroxetine71 20-50 mg/d 24 weeks GAD 23.4 -13.3
Duloxetine68 60-120 mg/d 9-10 weeks GAD -11.1
Based upon the available data, it appears that therapy with at least some lavender extracts is comparable or superior in efficacy to many commonly prescribed anxiolytics, including benzodiazepines, SSRIs, and kava. The adverse event profile for lavender is the least severe of these options by a wide margin. In particular, benzodiazepines are well-known for their significant habit-forming potential, a drawback not found with lavender preparations.
Adverse Events, Safety and Dosage
The German Commission E Monographs list no contraindications, side effects, or drug interactions for lavender flower. Internal use of the volatile oil of lavender oil has been reported to cause nausea73 and drowsiness after excessive intake.74 This effect may be dose- and/or quality-dependent, as the occurrence of nausea was higher in the placebo group than in the treatment group (WS® 1265) in the largest and longest controlled clinical trial of lavender oil supplementation.62
In a brief report, Henley and colleagues described 3 cases of otherwise healthy boys with prepubertal gynecomastia,75 all of whom had normal serum concentrations of endogenous steroids and none of whom had been exposed to any known exogenous endocrine disruptors. The repeated topical application of 1 or more over-the-counter personal care products that contained lavender oil or lavender oil and tea tree oil was documented for all 3 patients. The authors performed in vitro tests that suggested weak estrogenic and antiandrogenic activities of the oils that may have contributed to an imbalance in estrogen and androgen pathway signaling.
The effective dose of lavender oil is suggested to be 20–80 mg per day.36 The best-designed clinical studies with the most robust combination of efficacy and tolerability used 80 mg per day of a well-defined lavender oil. No serious adverse events during either of the published studies on this extract were reported.
Lavender oil aromatherapy has been shown to be effective in the management of anxiety and depression and small and medium-sized controlled and uncontrolled clinical trials. The best validated use of lavender as an anxiolytic agent is oral supplementation of 80 mg per day of a high-quality, well-defined lavender essential oil that has a demonstrated efficacy comparable or superior to benzodiazepines and kava, with a super safety profile.
Jeremy Appleton, ND, is an employee of Schwabe North America, a subsidiary of Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co, which manufactures and distributes WS® 1265, discussed in this article.
Jeremy Appleton, ND, is a licensed naturopathic physician. He is a graduate of Reed College and the National College of Natural Medicine. He served on faculty at NCNM as the nutrition department chair and has also taught at Bastyr University, where he did his residency. Appleton left his private practice in 1998 to work in the natural products industry. He is the author of several books and hundreds of articles on natural medicine. He currently serves as director of scientific affairs at Integrative Therapeutics.
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Game Recap: 76ers 108, Raptors 102
Alex Barutha, Rotowire
LAS VEGAS -- The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 108-102, in the Las Vegas Summer League Consolation Bracket at Cox Pavilion on Friday.
Philly led for 37 minutes of this 40-minute game, and a 27-22 first quarter set the tone. The Sixers led by 10 points at the half and the Raptors never got the game within a five-point margin from there. Three-point shooting was the difference in the game, with Philly hitting 14-of-31 and Toronto connecting on just 6-of-27. Offensive rebounding was also decisive, with the Sixers doubling them up, 14-7. Philly’s bench also outscored Toronto’s bench 46-19.
The Sixers were led by PJ Dozier, who tallied 22 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Haywood Highsmith accrued 16 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Matisse Thybulle generated 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals while Marial Shayok led the bench with 14 points, four rebounds and four assists.
The Raptors were led by Lindell Wigginton, who finished with 26 points, two rebounds and three assists. Chris Boucher amassed 24 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Terrence Davis collected 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while Dewan Hernandez totaled 15 points, five rebounds and three assists.
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Buster Posey Begins Rehab on Stationary Bike
By Will Brinson
Published Jul 8, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Buster Posey is done for the year.
There's no debating that and there's no sense in hoping that he can get healthy and provide any offense to a weakened team down the stretch.
But we can at least get pumped that he's starting to do some light workouts, right? Right???
Well, we can try; per Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle, Posey was back on a stationary bike for the first time since his injury this week.
"It was nice to get a little sweat going," Posey said.
The Giants' franchise catcher was also sporting a protective boot on his left ankle, so finding out that he's exercising isn't reason for eternal optimism, but it's still good news.
And here's the thing to remember about Posey: we were REALLY concerned about his future (like, career-wise) immediately following the injury.
As soon as Scott Cousins took him out at the plate, it was pretty obvious that his season was done. But there was legitimate concern about his long-term health.
So finding out that Posey's back at work -- even if it's really light exercise -- is good news indeed.
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Wednesday Watch List: Mmmm… Cannibalism
By Drew Magary
Published Oct 20, 2010 at 8:41 AM | Updated at 1:40 PM CDT on May 30, 2012
Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and sneak into the kitchen to rip the wing off that rotisserie chicken your mom just bought at the store. Seriously, I could eat an entire grocery store rotisserie chicken in four seconds flat. Clean to the bone. LET’S GO!
I AM ALIVE: SURVIVING THE ANDES PLANE CRASH – 9:00PM (History Channel) It’s a special two-hour documentary on the infamous 1972 plane crash in the Andes mountains that left 16 people stranded for 72 days after a search effort was called off. Seventy-two days! Take that, Chilean miners! Sure, you were buried alive. But did you have to resort to eating each other? It makes me wonder what I’d prefer: being trapped in a mine for two months, or being trapped in the mountains for two months and forced to eat other people. The mountain at least has fresh air, and I’m claustrophobic in tight spaces. Then again, you have to deal with extreme cold, windburn, frostbite, and all other kinds of nastiness. At least the mine is nice and warm. You could even strip down and read a newspaper. Plus, everyone KNEW the miners were there. They even got booze. Tough call, but I’mma go with being trapped in the mine. You might remember tonight’s plane crash as the basis for the movie “Alive,” and oh man was that movie brutal. That movie never won any awards, but I defy you to find anyone who saw it who forgot it. Enjoy! ANTICIPATION: LET'S EAT!
FANTASTIC MR. FOX – 8:30PM (Cinemax) This movie didn’t get a Best Picture nomination last year, which is lunacy. It’s brilliant. If you don’t like this movie, you're nuts. ANTICIPATION: FOXY!
STEVEN SEAGAL: LAWMAN – 10:00PM (A&E) Steven has a surprise for his wife on Valentine’s Day. That surprise? BRAZILIAN CHOKE HOLD! BAM! She’ll never see it coming. In the Seagal household, the best gift of all is learning to how to defend oneself. ANTICIPATION: ROMANTIC!
MAN VS. FOOD – 9:00PM (Travel) Adam heads to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to tackle Mount Nacheesmo, a five-pound plate of nachos served at Tios Mexican Cafe. Because if you live in Michigan and have no hope of a job or a future, you may as well go down full of cheese. ANTICIPATION: SPICY!
PHILLIES/GIANTS – 7:30PM (FOX) Philly trails 2-1 in this series, and needs to get even tonight to avoid falling into a 3-1 hole. And how about that mildly early start time? It’s almost as if baseball WANTS people to watch this game. That is SO not like them. ANTICIPATION: STRIKEY!
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Division II men's golf championship participants announced
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INDIANAPOLIS –– The NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Committee announced the 108 participants that will compete in the 2018 NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championships.
The championships will be held May 21-25 at The Shoals Golf Club in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The championships will be hosted by the University of North Alabama.
MORE: DII women's championship field set after regionals conclude
The teams and individuals that advanced for the 2018 championships are listed below:
Atlantic/East Regional
The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels, West Virginia; Mountain East Conference, host.
1. Roberts Wesleyan
2. Franklin Pierce
3. Charleston (West Virginia)
Individuals:
1. Minwoo Park, Concordia (New York)
2. Ryan Rucinski, Wilmington (Delaware)
Central/Midwest Regional
Findlay Country Club, Findlay, Ohio; University of Findlay, host.
1. Indianapolis
2. Tiffin
3. Missouri-St. Louis
T-4. Southeastern Oklahoma
T-4. Arkansas Tech
1. Alex Scott, Grand Valley
2. Sam Parrott, Central Missouri
South/Southeast Regional
Rock Barn Country Club, Conover, North Carolina; Lenoir-Rhyne University, host.
1. West Florida
2. Florida Southern
3. Barry
4. Lynn
5. Lincoln Memorial
T-6. Delta State
T-6. Saint Leo
T-1. Carolos Leandro, Newberry
T-1. Tom Forster, Carson-Newman
South Central/West Regional
Tascosa Golf Club, Amarillo, Texas; West Texas A&M University, host.
1. St. Mary's (Texas)
2. California Baptist
3. Holy Names
4. Colorado-Colorado Springs
5. Colorado Christian
1. George Markham, Colorado School of Mines
2. Elis Svard, Cal State Monterey Bay
At the 2017 championship, Florida Southern College defeated Lynn University in head-to-head medal play to claim their thirteenth men’s golf team title in school history. West Florida junior Chandler Blanchet finished with a 54-hole total of one-under par 209 to claim individual medalist honors. The championships were hosted at Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Florida.
For more information about the championships, log on to NCAA.com.
Where PGA Championship winners played college golf
Here is a full list of the NCAA-affiliated schools each PGA Championship winner attended.
Where Masters Tournament winners played golf in college
Here is a full list of the NCAA-affiliated schools each Masters Tournament winner attended, along with the years each winner earned the green jacket at August National Golf Club.
Where U.S. Open winners played golf in college
Here is a full list of the colleges each U.S. Open victor attended before etching their names in the USGA record books.
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BMJ Open. 2017 Sep 13;7(9):e016942. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016942.
What factors are associated with reporting lacking interest in sex and how do these vary by gender? Findings from the third British national survey of sexual attitudes and lifestyles.
Graham CA1, Mercer CH2, Tanton C2, Jones KG2, Johnson AM2, Wellings K3, Mitchell KR4.
Department of Psychology, Centre for Sexual Health Research, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Centre for Sexual Health and HIV Research, Research Department of Infection & Population Health, University College London, London, UK.
Centre for Sexual and Reproductive Health Research, Department of Social and Environmental Health Research, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow, London, UK.
To investigate factors associated with reporting lacking interest in sex and how these vary by gender.
British general population.
Complex survey analyses of data collected for a cross-sectional probability sample survey, undertaken 2010-2012, specifically logistic regression to calculate age-adjusted OR (AOR) to identify associated factors.
4839 men and 6669 women aged 16-74 years who reported ≥1 sexual partner (opposite-sex or same-sex) in the past year for the third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3).
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE:
Lacking interest in sex for ≥3 months in the past year.
Overall, 15.0% (13.9-16.2) of men and 34.2% (32.8-35.5) of women reported lacking interest in sex. This was associated with age and physical and mental health for both men and women, including self-reported general health and current depression. Lacking interest in sex was more prevalent among men and women reporting sexually transmitted infection diagnoses (ever), non-volitional sex (ever) and holding sexual attitudes related to normative expectations about sex. Some gender similarities in associated relationship and family-related factors were evident, including partner having had sexual difficulties in the last year (men: AOR 1.41 (1.07-1.86); women: AOR 1.60 (1.32-1.94)), not feeling emotionally close to partner during sex (men: 3.74 (1.76-7.93); women: 4.80 (2.99-7.69) and ease of talking about sex (men: 1.53 (1.23-1.90);women: 2.06 (1.77-2.39)). Among women only, lack of interest in sex was higher among those in a relationship of >1 year in duration and those not sharing the same level of interest (4.57 (3.87-5.38)) or preferences (2.91 (2.22-3.83)) with a partner.
Both gender similarities and differences were found in factors associated with lacking interest in sex, with the most marked differences in relation to some relationship variables. Findings highlight the need to assess, and if appropriate, treat lacking interest in sex in a holistic and relationship-specific way.
© Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.
epidemiology; sexual and gender disorders; sexual medicine
10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016942
Competing interests: AMJ has been a governor of the Wellcome Trust since 2011.
MeSH terms, Grant support
Attitude*
Gender Identity*
Interpersonal Relations*
Sexual Behavior*
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APPEARS IN Hunting Legal & Legislation
North Carolina: Big Win for North Carolina Hunters as Governor Signs the Outdoor Heritage Act
Thanks to the hard work of NRA members and pro-hunting legislators, Governor Pat McCrory (R) signed House Bill 640, the Outdoor Heritage Act, sponsored by Representative Jimmy Dixon (R-4). This is a significant victory for hunters in North Carolina who will have the opportunity to hunt with firearms on Sundays on private land for the first time in 145 years. The NRA thanks Representative Dixon for championing this multipart, pro-hunting bill which will benefit current and future generations of sportsmen in North Carolina for years to come.
In addition to the Sunday Hunting provision, the Outdoor Heritage Act also establishes the North Carolina Outdoor Heritage Trust Fund for Youth Outdoor Heritage Promotion—funded through voluntary check-off on hunting, fishing, and outdoor access licenses—as well as the Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council for the Fund’s administration. Other provisions add protections to private property rights and improve regulations related to hunting bear and fox.
However, in spite of these tremendous advancements, there are some details that hunters need to know. During the legislative process, Sunday hunting supporters were forced to accept many changes to get this bill across the finish line. These changes include misguided restrictions placed on hunters who choose to hunt with firearms on private land on Sundays.
As of October 1, 2015, any landowner or member of the landowner's family, or any person with written permission from the landowner, may hunt with the use of firearms on Sundays on the landowner's property, except that all of the following limitations apply:
No hunting with firearms on private property between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sundays except on controlled hunting preserves.
No hunting of migratory birds on Sundays.
No hunting deer with dogs on Sundays.
No hunting with firearms within 500 yards of a place of worship or within 500 yards of a residence not owned by the landowner on Sundays.
No hunting with firearms on Sundays in counties with a population higher than 700,000 people (Wake and Mecklenburg counties).
Counties may implement ordinances banning hunting with firearms on Sundays as of October 2017.
Your NRA-ILA would like to thank all legislators who voted in support of this legislation and Governor McCrory for signing the bill into law. NRA also thanks members who contacted their lawmakers in support of Sunday hunting, as passage would not have been possible without your active support. Your NRA will continue working to fully repeal North Carolina’s outdated Sunday hunting ban.
North Carolina Sunday Hunting Hunting
Virginia: Defend Freedom, Oppose Gov. Northam in Richmond Tomorrow
Governor Ralph Northam and his gun ban allies are ready to push their extreme anti-gun agenda when the General Assembly convenes its special session tomorrow--July 9th. Your NRA is calling on members and Second Amendment supporters ...
Seattle considering special sales tax on guns and ammunition
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CBS News Tells the True Story of Trophy Hunting
Dems: The Second Amendment Was About Hunting, You Know
An Anti-hunting Bill would have been Bad for African Wildlife. Here’s why.
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Gunman shoots man IN FACE inside parked Mercedes in Queens drive-by
By Irving Dejohn and SHANE DIXON KAVANAUGH
Police officers search for evidence in the bullet-riddled Mercedes. (Robert Stridiron/Robert Stridiron)
A PASSENGER in a luxury SUV was shot in the face during what detectives believe was an attempted hit in Queens on Sunday, sources and witnesses said.
A second vehicle, carrying at least two men, crept up alongside the Mercedes GL 450, which had pulled up on 116th St. near 101st Ave. in Richmond Hill just before 7 p.m. At least one of the men in the second car opened fire, and bullets whizzed into the window of the Mercedes, which had four people inside, cops and witnesses said.
"There were four shots," said one frightened woman, who did not wish to give her name. "One, two, three, four — very fast!"
"I was panicked. I didn't know what happened. They must have known each other."
A man comforts a woman after a shooting early Sunday evening on the corner of 101st Ave. and 116th St. in Richmond Hill. Police said two assailants were in a car that rolled up alondside a parked Mercedes SUV and fired at a man sitting in the Mercedes’ back seat. He was hit in the face, but was expected to survive.
A bullet tore through the jaw of the victim, who was seated in the back of the Mercedes, police sources and witnesses said. Investigators believe he was targeted, the sources said. None of the other passengers were hit.
The unidentified victim, who police believe to be in his 20s, was rushed to Jamaica Hospital and was expected to survive, authorities said.
"The driver [of the Mercedes] came out and was yelling in Punjabi," said Tara Ahluwalia, who owns a clothing store on 101st Ave. "He was screaming, 'Help! Help!' "
The scene of the shooting in Richmond Hill early Sunday evening.
"I saw the guy who got shot," Ahluwalia continued. "He was wearing a turban with a beard."
Cops were searching for two South Asian men in connection with the shooting, the sources said.
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Briefing|Acosta, New Orleans, Facebook: Your Friday Evening Briefing
Acosta, New Orleans, Facebook: Your Friday Evening Briefing
By Adam Pasick and Lisa Iaboni
(Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.)
Good evening. Here’s the latest.
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1. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is resigning.
President Trump asked Mr. Acosta to make the announcement himself, as they stood together on the White House lawn. Mr. Acosta said stepping down was “the right thing to do,” given the uproar over the sex crimes plea deal he struck for the financier Jeffrey Epstein more than a decade ago. Watch the video.
Mr. Epstein, now facing sex-trafficking charges in New York, was accused of witness tampering today. Federal prosecutors said he had wired $250,000 to a former employee and $100,000 to a second person, both of whom were potential witnesses against him.
Mr. Trump’s presidency has set a first-term record for White House staff and cabinet turnover. When Mr. Acosta’s resignation is effective on July 19, four cabinet secretaries and the White House chief of staff position will all be “acting,” unconfirmed by the Senate.
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2. A dangerous deluge is set to to drench Louisiana.
Tropical Storm Barry is gathering strength in the warm water of the Gulf. It’s expected to become a hurricane, making landfall before dawn on Saturday.
Morgan City, home to 12,000 people and surrounded by water, is right in the storm’s path, and flash flooding is likely to hit Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Above, Algiers Point in New Orleans today.
Barry could be the biggest test to New Orleans’s complex pump-and-levee protection system since Katrina. Follow live updates here.
Meanwhile, three years of crushing natural disasters have left the Federal Emergency Management Agency dangerously short-staffed.
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3. “Nothing to be secret about.”
That was President Trump, telling reporters at the White House that raids to arrest and deport undocumented migrant families in nearly a dozen cities would begin Sunday, reviving the large-scale action he delayed a month ago.
Officials told our reporters that ICE could start the raids even sooner. Above, a 2017 ICE raid in California.
Democratic-led state and local officials, including Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago and Governor Gavin Newsom of California, are mobilizing in opposition, and four nonprofit groups filed a lawsuit in New York seeking an injunction to block the operation.
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4. Turkey got its first shipment of a Russian missile system.
The S-400 surface-to-air system, which includes truck-mounted radars, command posts and missiles and launchers, risks provoking American sanctions and testing Turkey’s place in the NATO alliance.
The Pentagon is concerned that the Russian engineers who would set up the system would be able to learn too much about the American-made F-35 fighter jets that are also part of Turkey’s arsenal.
More broadly, there are worries about Russia renewing ties with Turkey, which had broken over the Syrian war.
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5. Facebook’s $5 billion privacy settlement.
We learned that the Federal Trade Commission approved the record-setting fine.
It’s by far the largest penalty for violating an F.T.C. order, in this case a 2012 consent decree in which Facebook agreed to better protect users’ privacy. Instead, Facebook failed to prevent Cambridge Analytica, a data analysis firm that worked for President Trump’s campaign, from accessing the personal data of tens of millions of Americans.
The F.T.C. voted 3-2, with the Republican commissioners backing the fine and Democrats opposing. It awaits approval from the Department of Justice.
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6. Ford Motor and Volkswagen are teaming up on self-driving and electric vehicles.
The auto giants are putting aside their rivalries as the industry tries to fend off Silicon Valley challengers and obsolescence.
The companies already cooperate on commercial vehicles and pickups, but the new arrangement could invite the kind of power struggles among managers and engineers that have doomed many other alliances.
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7. More charges for R. Kelly.
The singer was arrested in Chicago on Thursday night while walking his dog, and faces new charges that include making child pornography, obstructing justice, withholding food and water and other crimes relating to sex with underage girls. Above, Mr. Kelly leaving court in Chicago in March after a hearing on earlier charges.
According to a 13-count indictment unsealed today, he bought the silence of an earlier underage accuser and her family for more than a dozen years. A separate indictment in Brooklyn charges Mr. Kelly with racketeering and violating the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting people across state lines for prostitution.
Two dogged journalists played notable roles in exposing the allegations against Mr. Kelly and Jeffrey Epstein: Jim DeRogatis, a Chicago music journalist who has chronicled Mr. Kelly’s case for almost 20 years; and Julie K. Brown of The Miami Herald, who revealed the plea bargain agreement brokered by Alexander Acosta.
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8. When white nationalists take a DNA test, they see what they want to see.
On the hate site Stormfront, one of the largest online discussion forums dedicated to “white pride,” sharing DNA results has become a rite of passage — even when members discover they’re not as white as they thought. Above, a neo-Nazi rally in Arkansas last year.
Two researchers found that the white nationalists tended to console them with skepticism about the tests’ methodology, conspiracy theories about Jewish-owned genetic testing companies’ multicultural agendas, and reminders about alternative ways of measuring whiteness.
The basic conclusion: It’s hard to get people to alter their views, even with stark evidence to the contrary.
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8. Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal to reach the Wimbledon final.
Unlike their famous twilight duel in 2008, the semifinal match was not a contender for the greatest match of all time — but it had its thrilling moments, and had a different finish.
Federer won 7-6 (3), 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, finishing off his fifth match point by playing as boldly as he had from start to finish.
The victory earned Federer, 37, a chance to renew another great rivalry: this one with Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1, in Sunday’s final. On Saturday, Serena Williams plays Simona Halep in the women’s final (9:15 a.m. Eastern, ESPN).
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9. Beyoncé’s “Lion King” anthem goes full gospel.
Her showpiece for the Disney remake, in which she co-stars, chants “Long live the kind” in Swahili, but Beyoncé’s exhortation is not just for this lion king — it’s for every righteous striver facing doubts, writes Jon Pareles, our pop music critic, in this week’s Playlist of 10 new songs.
Her vocal, urged on by a choir, builds from breathy eagerness to full-throated cry, reaching a different kind of humility at its peak: just piano and Beyoncé’s soprano, envisioning a biblical transcendence, “to be one with the Great I Am.”
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10. And finally, where are all those happy little trees?
Bob Ross is one of America’s most beloved artists. Before he died in 1995, he had created more than 1,000 landscapes for his TV show, “The Joy of Painting.” A multimedia kitsch empire was born — but his original works are almost impossible to buy.
A Times video team found some answers. (The video isn’t behind our paywall, so we won’t spoil the mystery for you.)
Don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents — and have a good weekend!
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DealBook |Ranking the Top Fintech Companies
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Ranking the Top Fintech Companies
Over the last decade, financial technology has gone from a boring niche in Silicon Valley to one of the fastest-growing sectors in the tech industry. It has become big enough that it now has its own nerdy name: fintech. The fintech label is being applied to almost any start-up that is trying to use technology to solve some financial problem, and that can mean everything from insurance brokering to data analytics to budgeting software. So far, though, the biggest investments have focused on new ways to lend money to consumers, and new ways to make and receive payments. Most of the companies in this space are still too small to be familiar to anyone in the outside world, but that is starting to change. Whether it will be the revolution that some in Silicon Valley talk about is still an open question.
Selected fintech companies by category
Bars are sized by market capitalization. For companies that have been sold, sale price is noted, as are companies whose valuation is unknown.
Personal Finance and Investment Management
Banks have significantly tightened their lending standards since the financial crisis, and they are paying high regulatory costs for what they continue doing. Silicon Valley is trying to fill the void with new, cheaper ways of originating loans.
People are bad at managing their own budgets and investments and often rely on expensive brokers and financial products. New start-ups are trying to offer cheaper automated alternatives.
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Sold to Envestnet for $660 mil.
Sold for $170 mil.
CommonBond
Wall Street Trading and Data Analysis
Stock and bond trading desks are already some of the most technologically sophisticated places in the world, but start-ups are offering new ways to analyze data and buy, sell and price assets.
It has been standard for merchants to pay over 2 percent of every transaction to one of the credit card networks. Many start-ups believe there is a cheaper way. The continuing popularity of paper checks has also proved a popular target.
MarketAxess
BATS Global
IEX Group
Sold to PayPal for $800 mil.
Mozido
TruMid Financial
Sold to PayPal for $26 mil.
Money Transfer and Currency
Moving money across international borders has always been expensive. Companies like Circle and Coinbase have looked to the virtual currency Bitcoin to provide a cheaper alternative, but simpler technologies have proved even more effective.
Websites that allow ordinary people to give financial support to small projects have drawn a lot of attention, but this has remained a tiny business.
TranferWise
Sources: Crunchbase (market capitalization figures for all companies except: Coinbase and Digital Asset Holdings (Bloomberg); Kensho and Motif (Forbes); Personal Capital and Klarna (The Wall Street Journal); and Adyen (CB Insights). Market capitalization figures through April 1.
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While You Were Sleeping: The bizarre truth from Black Caps' rain out
World Cup warning: England crush West Indies
2019 Cricket World Cup: How the Black Caps pass the time during long rain delays
Despite the washout overnight, the Black Caps remain on top of the CWC standings after sharing a point each with India
By: Niall Anderson
niall.anderson@nzherald.co.nz
By Niall Anderson in Nottingham
The Black Caps recorded a Cricket World Cup first in Nottingham today, but it wasn't a landmark which any of the players wanted to be a part of.
For the first time at a World Cup, a New Zealand match was abandoned without a ball being bowled, with intermittent showers and a sodden outfield seeing the Black Caps and India share the points at Trent Bridge.
Potentially also setting records was the amount of coffee and tea consumed by the players, or games of cards played on a World Cup gameday, as the Black Caps were forced to find alternative measures to occupy themselves as the game was continually delayed, then eventually cancelled.
Members of the New Zealand squad made it out on to the ground early in the day to inspect the wicket, but that was as close as they got to any on-field action, as rain soon fell and never relented long enough for any warm-ups to begin.
As a result, the Black Caps were stuck in the sheds, needing to fill five hours before the match was finally abandoned.
Bowler Tim Southee described what the scenes were like in the pavilion and changing rooms as the players found ways to pass the time.
"Guys do different things, a few guys play cards, a few guys kick a soccer ball around if there's enough room in the changing rooms, some guys like to just lie down and take it easy.
"They are long days – guys about now start to get on each other's nerves, so probably a good time to head home, but guys just get up to whatever they want to get up to – some guys just like to chill, others like to play games, and a few guys drink a lot of coffee and tea. There are a lot of things which go on."
Ross Taylor looks out from the players' dressing room as rain falls at Trent Bridge. Photo / Photosport
However, as relaxed as the environment may be, there's always the need to be alert, with the ability for a change in conditions to suddenly require a change in attitude.
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"It's a good atmosphere, but obviously everyone wants to get out and play – you've got one eye on what's happening out in the middle, because you know that things can happen reasonably quickly, and all of a sudden the umpires knock and you've got 45 minutes to get your head around playing a game," explained Southee.
"You come in and you'd think all our guys are very relaxed, but there's also one eye on what's happening outside and being able to switch your focus back on when you need to."
The same challenge presented itself for the Indian players, with fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar describing the difficulties of waiting for the rain to clear.
"It's a challenge for the players and the support staff to switch down but not really switch off, because the match could start at any time, so you keep yourself prepared in the back of the mind.
"At the same time, [you try] not think too much about the game and keep yourself a little busy - reading, some music or chatting with friends. We deal with it all the time."
Hopefully for both teams, they won't have to spend any extra time in the sheds throughout the World Cup, with Southee pining for no further weather interruptions in their final five pool games.
"It's played its part now, and hopefully that's the last of it we see for the tournament."
The Alternative Commentary Collective are podcasting their way through the World Cup. Known for their unconventional sports analysis and off-kilter banter, the ACC have come to ask the tough questions. Here's the latest episode of "The Agenda":
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10 May, 2000 5:00am Quick Read
Dialogue: Those with nothing to regret now have no chance in politics
Angry student protest fails to stop fee rise
By Bronwyn Sell and Francesca Mold
Auckland University has ratified an average 11 per cent fee increase despite angry student protests.
The decision was made yesterday at its Year 2000 budget meeting , behind closed doors and a police line at the university registry after council members had adjourned an earlier meeting besieged by 30 students making constant interjections.
The students said they were frustrated they had not been consulted during the budget process, and a student representative on the council, Sarah Lee, resigned in protest shortly before the adjournment.
The rise in fees means medical students will pay almost $10,000 next year, 20 per cent more than this year. Arts, education and theology students face a 9 per cent rise from $3080 to $3360. Commerce, law, property and science students will pay $3850 - an extra $350 compared to last year - and fees for engineering and fine arts students will rise from $4060 to $4480.
Vice-chancellor John Hood said the council recognised the serious financial pressures students faced and had been reluctant to raise fees.
But the university did not have enough cash coming in and the only way to balance the books was through fee increases.
Dr Hood said the university was given meagre resources by the Government, had severely under-invested in infrastructure in the past decade and could not erode its international reputation further.
Sarah Lee said student problems were heartbreaking and the council was making decisions blindly and should be standing up for students. "The only communities of Auckland this council is serving are those of Remuera and Browns Bay."
The council voted to increase a student hardship fund by $300,000 to $1.6 million.
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Shane Jones denies supporting project he had conflict of interest in
10 Mar, 2019 5:07pm 4 minutes to read
Phil Goff compared to Donald Trump in harbour battle
Big Read: Five reasons young Kiwis deserve to be angry about climate inaction
10 Mar, 2019 5:41pm
Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
By: Jamie Morton
Science Reporter, NZ Herald
jamie.morton@nzherald.co.nz @Jamienzherald
In an interview with the Herald last week, Climate Change Minister James Shaw said adults had failed our young "comprehensively" over the past three decades. He understood "completely" why teenagers concerned about inaction on climate change would want to leave their classrooms and take to the streets next Friday. What kind of planet might they have to inherit? Science reporter Jamie Morton looks at five reasons why they deserve to be angry.
A hotter, wilder New Zealand
By the middle of the century, students taking part in this week's climate marches will be in their 40s, and with children of their own.
Average temperatures will be, at best, 0.5C warmer than today - meaning roughly 50 per cent more heatwaves, more droughts and more river floods.
At worst, temperatures will be about 1.5C higher than now.
"That would mean roughly a tripling of heatwaves and droughts," Victoria University climate scientist Professor James Renwick said.
By the end of the century, assuming greenhouse gas emissions continued to climb close to current levels, many parts of our country will record more than 80 days a year above 25C.
Most places typically only have between 20 and 40 days above that now, yet, already, about 14 elderly people in Auckland and Christchurch die each year when the mercury climbs above 20C.
If global temperatures climb just one, two or three degrees above current levels, that same death rate could rise to 28, 51 and 88 respectively.
With about one in four New Zealanders projected to be 65 and over by 2043 - that's including many people in their 40s today - the problem will be amplified.
The heat isn't the only danger the weather of a warmer world may bring.
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In the Auckland region particularly, extreme rainfall will likely increase because a warmer atmosphere carries more moisture.
"Ex-tropical cyclones that approach Auckland in the future may be stronger due to retention of tropical cyclone characteristics farther south than at present," climate scientist Professor Jim Salinger said.
In the Auckland region particularly, extreme rainfall will likely increase because a warmer atmosphere carries more moisture. Photo / File
Those impacts will only be compounded by a sea level expected to be 15cm to 30cm higher by 2050.
"This will cause present-day high tide levels to be exceeded more frequently in Auckland."
Low-lying parts of the city – including the CBD, eastern bays, Onehunga, Mangere Bridge, Devonport and Helensville – are the most vulnerable to inundation.
It could hurt health
Beyond the obvious threat of extreme weather, rises in temperature have been shown to fuel myriad knock-on problems for human health.
Hotter days may lead to higher rates of everything from aggression, to heart attacks and strokes.
We already know that when temperatures climb above 18C-20C, hospital and emergency room admissions increase for those with mental health or psychiatric conditions.
Other mental health effects of climate change could range from minimal stress and distress symptoms to clinical disorders such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and suicidal thoughts.
Studies have shown the routine exposure to news articles like this one are enough to pile more stress on someone's everyday environment.
Research has also pointed to the heightened risk of infectious diseases - including nasty ones we don't have already, like dengue fever and the West Nile virus.
Auckland's temperature is expected to increase by about 0.8C by 2050, but because of uncertainties in greenhouse gas emissions, the range is between 0.5C and 1.3C. Photo / File
Scientists have highlighted the threat of new pests like the Asian tiger mosquito - but also warmer water, and heavier yet more infrequent rainfall events, that could set New Zealand up for more Havelock North-scale outbreaks of waterborne illness.
With between 18,000 and 34,000 cases of gastroenteritis per year, the country already has relatively high rates compared with other high-income countries.
But by 2050, the World Health Organisation has suggested New Zealand could expect about one to three more deaths of children because of all causes of diarrhoeal disease as a result of climate change.
The threat of waterborne illnesses - like that which caused a mass-contamination in Havelock North in 2016 - would grow under under climate change. Photo / File
On top of that, exposure to air pollution could rise with heightened seasonal fire severity, and, pollen season could arrive weeks earlier.
It could hurt the environment
Predicting what will happen to our cherished natural environment is tough – but scientists say we can expect sweeping transformations.
Some particularly native species - among them, tuatara, takahe, rockhopper penguins, little spotted kiwi and Archey's frog - face bleaker chances of adaptation than others.
Alpine environments - refuges to many birds, lizards and invertebrates - will be among the first to suffer as our climate warms.
"The largest change will be a rise of snowlines and continuing loss of glacier ice," Salinger said.
As of 2018 there was 37.5 cubic kilometres of glacier ice - a 40 per cent reduction of that 50 years ago - so another 40 per cent would likely melt, leaving about 20-25 cubic km of glacier ice, he said.
"Ruapehu would lose its ski areas and impacts in the South Island would be that alpine ecosystems would be pressured upwards – this would perhaps lead to extinctions of species in the mountain areas."
In our rivers, streams and lakes, freshwater plants and animals will experience everything from more intense floods and droughts to the knock-on impacts of more irrigation and new pests and weeds.
Some particularly native species - including tuatara - face bleaker chances of adaptation than others. Photo / File
On our coasts, estuaries and offshore islands, rising seas will squeeze already fragile habitats against developed land.
Underwater, the toll of acidified oceans could be enormous.
Globally, the oceans' average pH is 8.1, which is 0.1 lower than 250 years ago.
While that might not sound much, a decrease of one pH unit represents a 10-fold increase in the acidity.
The decline in pH is projected to continue in line with the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide, leading to the most rapid decrease in ocean pH in the past 50 million years.
The effect is associated with decreases in nutrients such as nitrate and phosphate in the surface ocean, where most marine organisms live.
Even small shifts could have big consequences: mussels and paua might struggle to build their carbonate shells, while some fish species could experience changes in behaviour, physiology and habitat distribution.
Niwa scientists estimate perhaps 25 per cent or less of the existing cold water coral locations around New Zealand will be able to sustain their growth by 2100 because of ocean acidification.
An uncertain, unstable world
For the world, Renwick says climate change means further price volatility on staple foods and occasional crop failures in major growing areas like the United States and Eurasia.
There is also a risk of regional conflict and mass migration in other parts of the world, including South Asia and South America.
Under a worst-case scenario, major crop failures could be happening several times per decade – and water and food scarcity could drive the movement of tens of millions of people.
An image of the 2016 Canadian wildfires captured from the International Space Station. This would become a more common occurrence under climate change. Photo / ISS
Renwick says this means much greater scope for regional warfare over resources, putting millions of lives at risk, or at least displacing populations.
"High temperature extremes would also be making areas in the tropics and near-tropics uninhabitable - or close to it."
His colleague, Victoria University glaciologist Professor Tim Naish, said temperatures and sea levels in the western equatorial and south Pacific were rising faster than anywhere else on Earth.
"There are huge vulnerable populations that will not be able to adapt and will need to migrate - 150 million people world wide live within one metre of current day sea-level."
A sprawling study published late last year highlighted the impacts climate change was already having on the world.
Crop yields have declined in 30 countries because of global warming, raising concerns about malnutrition in some regions, while the risks of dengue fever and malaria have markedly increased around the planet.
Increases in extreme weather events, which in 2017 numbered 712 events resulting in US$326 billion (NZ$480b) in economic losses, were bringing with them injuries and deaths, displacement, post-traumatic stress, and other short and long-term impacts to health.
Another section of the report, authored by New Zealand-based environmental and occupational health expert Professor Tord Kjellstrom, found hotter temperatures cost workers 153 billion productive hours in 2017, in turn affecting family incomes and agricultural output to compound the risks to health.
Around the world, wildfire seasons would grow longer as the globe warmed. Photo / RCMP
The worst-hit regions were India, southeast Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa, and South America, but Kjellstrom added impacts on New Zealand's labour force would also become more pronounced as heat levels climbed.
It might only get worse
Renwick said the best-case scenario is that warming stopped somewhere between 2050 and 2070.
The worst case is that global temperatures ended up about 4C above present by the close of the century – and sea levels rose 1.5m higher, with at least another 10m locked in across coming centuries.
Major food-producing areas in existence today would be badly affected, much of the tropics would become uninhabitable, and extreme high temperatures would make many mid-latitude areas hard to bear in summer, he said.
Added to that could be quadrupling or more of heavy rainfall and flooding events - with some events well beyond anything observed to date.
Under current projections for 2100, Salinger said significant amounts of road, rail and water infrastructure would be affected in Auckland.
"As well, 4500 residential buildings will be affected during a 1-in-100-year storm tide event with one metre of sea level rise, with a replacement cost of billions of dollars," he said.
"In areas that become even hotter, like the Middle East and North Africa, with temperatures reaching into the 50s, we'd see increased conflict and heatwave fatalities.
"Really bad things could happen with unabated climate change, as we'd be living in a climate so far outside anything humanity has experienced before," Professor James Renwick says. Photo / File
"In New Zealand, there would be marine environment losses of our coastal kelp forests, mortality in our aquaculture farms through heatwaves, and migration of subtropical fish into our fisheries."
Renwick said the bigger increase there was in climate change, the harder it was to judge what would unfold.
"Really bad things could happen with unabated climate change, as we'd be living in a climate so far outside anything humanity has experienced before, and all bets would be off."
Naish said a world 5C warmer could come with mass food shortages, global conflict, economic collapse and population crashes.
"On a positive note, if global warming is severely restricted to somewhere near the Paris Agreement target [restricting future temperature rise within 2C above pre-industrial times], there will be some committed climate change - but the impacts will be significantly less."
The most recent figures show that, if warming continues at the current rate, the Paris Agreement's aspirational threshold of 1.5C will be crossed at some point between 2030 and 2052.
To keep within that mark, carbon dioxide emissions will need to be halved over the next decade, and other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide will also need to be forced down.
If the 1.5C threshold can be held, the world could escape an extra 10cm of sea level rise, over and above what's already been locked in for this century.
If the world can't hold the line, then the 2C threshold - the ultimate limit the Paris Agreement was built around - could be over-shot only about a decade later.
Given the past trajectory of global emissions of greenhouse gases - nearly a doubling in the past 30 years – climate scientists say turning this picture around requires "far-reaching and unprecedented changes" to every aspect of society.
And, as students around the country will demand on Friday, this bold action has to begin right now.
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McKendry: Lions tour back on track
Curse of Richie McCaw strikes again?
10 Jun, 2017 10:38pm 2 minutes to read
Rugby: Three key moments from Crusaders-Lions
The Crusaders perform the haka before clashing with the Lions. Photo / Brett Phibbs
By: Kris Shannon
Sports writer
kris.shannon@nzherald.co.nz @kshanz
The selection of Murray and Farrell
It was always going to happen, given the timing of the match and their stuttering start to the tour, but Warren Gatland selecting his first-choice halves combination outlined the Lions' intentions for tonight and, from the first whistle, immediately set the tone.
Ireland halfback Conor Murray and England first five Owen Farrell showed exactly why they will be wearing the No 9 and 10 jerseys for the first test, exerting a level of control on proceedings the Crusaders were unable to match.
They did so largely with their respective boots, kicking with accuracy and consistency to turn around the Crusaders, play in the right part of the field and, when allied with a strong chase, allow their teammates to regularly challenge for possession in the air.
The tactic left the Crusaders frustrated and forced them into mistakes. It also prevented the home side from ever finding fluidity and dictated exactly how - and where - the game would be played.
Whitelock's decision and Taufua's drop
The Blues' encounter with the Lions on Wednesday night turned in the moments before halftime, when Sonny Bill Williams scored the try that put his side ahead going into the sheds. And tonight, when the Crusaders could have landed a similarly decisive blow, they saw the opportunity literally slip through their fingers.
Towards the end of the first half, the home side had to come away with points to show for their best period of pressure in the match, earning a couple of penalties and setting up camp on the Lions' line. But after captain Sam Whitelock eschewed the option of an easy three points for the second time, the red-and-blacks were soon left with nothing.
Looking to set up their lineout drive, Heiden Bedwell-Curtis hauled in the lineout and attempted to hand off to Jordan Taufua. But the No 8 never really got a good grasp on the ball and it became dislodged when met well in contact by Mako Vunipola.
The Crusaders' best chance for a try went begging and the Lions went into the break with a lead they wouldn't surrender.
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That lead did look vulnerable for large stretches of the second half, however, with the second-best attacking team in Super Rugby loitering only six points in arrears. With the explosive talent they boasted in their backline, the Crusaders would have always been confident of finding the solitary moment of magic they needed to edge ahead.
But that opening slammed shut with 10 minutes remaining, when the Crusaders were caught offside while defending their own line and Farrell kicked the penalty that would have at last allowed the Lions' coaches to breathe a little more comfortably.
It was the 10th and most important penalty the Crusaders surrendered, having regularly found themselves victims of French referee Mathieu Raynal's interpretations. The home side's scrum appeared dominant throughout but was instead repeatedly pinged by Raynal, finally winning a penalty to reflect their supremacy in the dying moments of the match.
By that point, the deficit was insurmountable, leaving the Lions to celebrate and the Crusaders with no choice but to try to remember what losing felt like.
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Depleted Uranium from the USA with love
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[Note: <B>Spoiler warning: Some of Houdini's methods will be revealed below in this column. If you don't want to lose the wonder of "how did he do that?" stop reading this column now</B>.]
Recently, when this columnist saw a used copy of Jim Steinmeyer's 2003 copyrighted book, "Hiding the Elephant," for sale, we had a dual motivation for glomming on to it; we've always been interested in how to saw a woman in half and there was a chance that, perhaps, if the author explained how Houdini made an elephant disappear, there would be the basis for a column explaining how Generalisimo Bush was able to perform the magic needed to get a gentle and peace loving nation to invading Iraq.
By page 13, Steinmeyer is extolling the qualities that made Howard Thurston a much more superior magician than Houdini. He notes the irony of Thurston telling his audience "I wouldn't deceive you for the world" knowing that they had paid good hard earned dollars just to be there when he did exactly that.
On page 17, all tricks are explained: "The audience is taken by the hand and led to deceive themselves." Ahhhh, now we see how Bush did it. America had regressed to the days of the Roman gladiators and given Dubya the signal that is copyrighted by Roger Ebert to designate approval for a bloodbath. (Does Ebert get royalties from the Caesar Agustus family estate?)
When the "Shock and Awe" TV special was being broadcast live; this columnist went to the home of a friend and found him cheering wildly while watching the carnage being delivered. My buddy has long been a big Ed Gein fan.
Obviously some of the Liberals have been a bit slower than others in accepting the "Immaculate Deception" lesson in their hearts. President Obama seems to have become hip to the message: America wanted the war with Iraq.
Now, as the slow on the uptake Liberals try to object to the use of depleted uranium, because of the allegations of a perceptible increase in birth defects in areas where that substance has been used, they are still trying to use facts and logic to persuade the Conservatives that such material should be banned from the battlefield.
The Liberals petition the media with requests to delineate the effects that depleted uranium causes. "Oh, please tell us how Houdini made the Elephant disappear!" Boys and girls: "You cannot petition the media with prayers!" The New York Times public editor will only read letters pertaining to stories that publication has run. Trying to bring stories that need to be covered to their attention is a "Myth of Sisyphus" task. Don't waste your time or his.
This year as the world celebrates another Valentine's Day, note the complete lack of enthusiasm the media has for the topic of using depleted uranium in the war zones. Think of it as America's Valentine's Day gift to the world.
Steinmeyer notes that Houdini's appeal was derived from his skill as a master escape artist.
Walter Gibson wrote books about magic and one in particular explains some of the secrets to Houdini's escapes. If you are of a mind to learn all about how magicians work their magic, you can acquire much of that esoteric knowledge, if you read enough books.
If you do go to the trouble of learning the secrets of magic, you will then watch magicians from a completely different viewpoint. You will pay attention to the way they distract an audience's attention. Magician assistants (usually very attractive women in scanty costumes) are called "box jumpers." You will appreciate them as showmen and not people who can perform impossible feats.
Sometimes when Houdini was about to perform a dangerous escape, his wife would give him a passionate kiss as a show of support and encouragement. She would (sometimes) also pass a key from her mouth to his during the steamy public display of affection.
In an effort to show that "there's nothing hidden up my sleeves," Houdini would sometimes perform his escapes clad only in shorts which preserved his modesty. If, for instance, his hands were tied spread eagle fashion to the floor, the audience wouldn't get to see that he was agile and flexible and could untie knots with his bare feet. Many people who don't have hands develop a similar level of agility for using their feet.
Ohhhhh Kay! So people want to be fooled and join with my buddy in making a festival setting for watching "Shock and Awe."
In other words: no body gave a fig about the possibility that there were no WMD's in Iraq. America wanted to see a tyrant get spanked and the WMD excuse was good enough for them. The crybaby liberals who fretted about a long and costly war were just trying to run interference for their pet social programs which (obviously) are destined to become metaphorical casualties in a long, expensive war. Boo-hoo!
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Agent – Station Agent (Airport Customer Service & Ramp)
Envoy Air – Tallahassee, FL
Envoy Air Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Airlines Group. With more than 16,000 employees, Envoy is the largest provider of regional flight service to American Airlines. Flying under the American Eagle brand and livery, Envoy provides ground handling services for many American Airlines flights. The Company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc. and in 2014, changed its name to Envoy Air Inc. Envoy is headquartered within the Dallas metropolitan area in Irving, TX with large operations in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Miami, New York, and Los Angeles. At Envoy, we go beyond transporting people from one destination to another. Our goal for employees is to take you where you want to go - whether a short-term stay or a lifelong career. Are you ready for take-off?
Our Airport/Station Agents perform a variety of tasks to keep our ground operations running safely, efficiently and on-time. Interested in working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Envoy offers competitive benefits and awesome flight privileges!
Load and unload baggage, cargo, freight, and company materials on and off aircraft
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Clean and service cabin interiors, including seatback pockets, seat cushions, tray tables, overhead bins, cockpit, galley, and the lavatory which also include following procedures to properly drain the lavatory
De-ice aircraft which requires using equipment to apply chemicals/compounds, if applicable
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Prepare itineraries, compute fares, issue refunds, prepare/issue tickets, check baggage and collect excess baggage charges
Perform duties in the departure lounges or at boarding gates when enplaning and deplaning passengers
Escort passengers from the terminal to and from aircraft ensuring a safe path at all times
Complete all necessary arrangements for accommodating passengers with reservations and stand-by passengers, including cabin upgrades
Determine flight close-out times and prepare, complete and check various flight forms for accuracy
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In this role, Agents must be able to perform all duties under sometimes stressful conditions beyond the employee s control while attempting to influence a favorable impression of American Eagle, American Airlines or any other contracted airline service provided by Envoy. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, be self-motivated, and safety conscious.
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Must be able to carry, bend, lift and turn with bags weighing up to 75 lbs.
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The Company will pay fifty percent (50%) for the new hire employee s first basic uniform set and the employee will pay fifty percent (50%) unless prohibited by local or state law.
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Lake restaurants gear up to offer turkey and trimmings on holiday
By By Christine Cole
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Nov 26, 2014 | 10:26 AM
When asked, "What are you making for Thanksgiving," more people than ever answer, "Reservations."
About 30 million people will visit a restaurant this Thanksgiving, according to the National Restaurant Association, and more of them will order the turkey dinner to go than will sit down in the restaurant to eat.
"Close to 50 percent of our Thanksgiving sales will be for our Dinner To Go," said William Hegwood, manager of the Leesburg Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Leesburg. "We're in a retirement area and a lot of people don't want the cleanup but still want to enjoy Thanksgiving."
Convenience — including no cooking as well as no cleanup — claims a bigger slice of the pie as more people want to go shopping at the crack of dawn Black Friday.
Cracker Barrel offers a dinner that serves as many as 6 people for $59.95.Reserve yours in advance by calling 352-315-8447.
The No. 2 reason to eat out on Thanksgiving is that people like to celebrate at restaurants. For those wishing to do it up proper, the Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora and Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills offer sit-down service for those with reservations.
The Lakeside Inn's choice-laden menu is $49.99, $21.95 for children 12 and younger and begins at 11:30 a.m. with last seating at 4:30 p.m.
The Mission Inn will offer its sit-down dinner with their regular menu and a Thanksgiving dinner a la carte from 5 to 9 p.m. but this year will offer a Grand Holiday Buffet Brunch from 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. that includes a complete breakfast bar, a seafood bar, a chef's carving station, antipasto and traditional Thanksgiving fare for $39.95, $20 for children 12 and younger while kids 4 and younger can eat for free.
Reservations are strongly advised at both — 352-383-4101 for the Lakeside Inn and 352-324-3101 for the Mission Inn.
Pisces Rising (352-385-2669) in Mount Dora will offer the traditional holiday meal for $22 but will debut their new experimental winter menu Thursday and will have live entertainment from Mike Bloomer on the cello
Too high on the hog for you?
Turkey, the fixings and a slice of pumpkin pie will set you back $9.95 at the Hwy 441 Diner in Tavares (352-508-5494) and $13.99 at the Blackwater Inn in Astor (352-759-2802) if you can squeeze in.
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"We start taking reservations on Labor Day and the earliest times go first," manager Bill Nordle said. "Of the 440 reservations, 30 percent go to our regulars."
But if you are tired of turkey or weary of sweet potatoes, you can order yourself the Hunters Platter at the Red Wing Restaurant in Groveland. The plate includes a grilled quail, a wild boar chop and mountain man sausage, which are made from game such as elk, venison, llama and antelope.
They also will offer roasted leg of lamb, a macadamia-nut crusted snapper and turkey and the trimmings for $17. For more information, call 352-429-2997.
Other reasons people eat out on Thanksgiving are they don't have enough space at home, they don't have time to shop and prepare the feast and, lastly, because they can't cook.
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Tiger Woods needs your help
By David Whitley
| Orlando Sentinel |
Somebody call Sally Struthers. She needs to film a commercial asking people to contribute to the Tiger Woods Relief Fund.
Perhaps you didn't know such a thing existed. It doesn't, but I'm setting it up after Forbes released its annual Highest-Paid Athletes list.
Woods used to own the list, topping it 12 times since 2001. He was dethroned the other years by Floyd Mayweather Jr., who topped this year's list at an obscene $300 million.
Tiger loves his cha-ching, so losing the overall money belt had to hurt. But what really has him kicking his dog today isn't the fact he slipped all the way to No. 9. It's who's No. 8.
Phil Mickelson.
Lefty banked $50.8 million in the time period measured, while Tiger pulled in a mere $50.6 million. Only $600,000 of that was via golf winnings, which shows you how badly Woods' game has disintegrated.
Losing to his longtime rival on the golf course is galling enough. But having a smaller bankroll really hits Tiger where he lives.
He is infamous for being a cheapskate, while Mickelson annually tops the Best Tipping Athletes list compiled by parking valets, clubhouse attendants and kids with lemonade stands.
In the latest tale, he was driving away after the first round of last week's Memorial Tournament and apparently got thirsty.
"All we saw was this white car drive up, and it was close, and he said, 'Can I have a glass of lemonade?'" recalled Roland Van Karsen.
The 6-year-old was selling lemonade with his 8-year-old sister, Elsie.
They obliged, handing Mickelson a cool glass of their product, retail priced at $1.
Mickelson thanked them, handed them a $100 bill and drove away.
"It happened so fast that we were kind of stunned," their mother, Ann, told the Columbus Dispatch. "What a great guy, though, right? So generous and the kids will have a memory like that forever."
Fifteen minutes later, Woods drove up, ordered a lemonade, gave the young entrepreneurs a $5 and kept his hand stuck out the car window until they handed him four $1 bills.
Then Tiger asked if he could have a free refill.
Kidding!
But I can't help thinking that karma is happily at play here. So much that I feel sorry for poor Eldrick.
He's had a tough break-up with gal pal Lindsey Vonn. He relationship with his latest swing guru isn't working out too well, considering he shot an 85 last week and finished dead last for the first time in his career.
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Now Tiger finds out that Lefty has a fatter wallet?
You probably want to bake him a sympathy ham and deliver it to his house, only the security guards won't allow you onto the private island where he lives. So keep an eye out for the relief fund I'm trying to organize.
The first people I'll hit up are the Van Karsen kids. Thanks to Mickelson, they can afford to be generous.
David Whitley can be reached at dwhitley@orlandosentinel.com. Follow him on Twitter at @DavidEWhitley
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Giants' Tyler Beede earns first career win…
Welcome to the rivalry: Giants’ Tyler Beede earns first career win at Dodger Stadium
San Francisco Giants rookie Tyler Beede pitched six innings of one-run ball to lead the Giants past the Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 17: Starting pitcher Tyler Beede #38 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on June 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
By Kerry Crowley | kcrowley@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
PUBLISHED: June 17, 2019 at 10:21 pm | UPDATED: June 18, 2019 at 3:50 am
LOS ANGELES — There is no better way for a player to earn the adoration of Giants fans than beating the Dodgers.
In his first game against the best team in the National League and his club’s hated rivals, Giants rookie Tyler Beede didn’t just beat the the Dodgers. He overwhelmed them.
In his seventh career start and fifth this season, the 26-year-old right-hander turned in a dominant outing that sent the Giants to a 3-2 win and sent Beede to the same place every Giants newcomer dreams about.
What’s life like when you’re sitting in a laundry cart receiving a beer shower?
“It was cold, it stung a little bit in the eyes and I was excited to take the second shower after that,” Beede said.
A Giants pitcher’s first career win calls for a sudsy celebration and the traditional treatment Beede received in the visiting clubhouse on Monday was well-earned. In six innings against a Dodgers lineup that abuses right-handed pitchers, Beede allowed just three hits and one run while racking up seven strikeouts.
“A win here in this ballpark, against this team, it’s awesome enough,” Beede said. “But for it to be my first, it’s obviously special and something I’ll never forget.”
The Dodgers cut a 3-1 deficit in half against Tony Watson in the eighth on two hits and a RBI groundout, but Giants closer Will Smith earned his 19th save in 19 chances with a scoreless ninth inning.
Beede flashed a fastball that consistently touched 95 miles per hour while mixing in a curveball that locked up the likes of MVP front-runner Cody Bellinger. Of Beede’s seven strikeouts, five came on his breaking ball which he threw 19 times during Monday’s start.
The only Dodgers player who put Beede’s curveball in play was opposing starter Kenta Maeda, who beat out an infield single against the pitch. Other than that? The curveball flummoxed shortstop Chris Taylor, who struck out three times and confounded second baseman Kiké Hernández, who whiffed at an 0-2 bender that landed three feet in front of home plate.
“That’s the best part of the game, when you see these kids come up and do well,” manager Bruce Bochy said. “Get their first win, or even get called up, things like that. He was pretty excited after the game.”
The Giants’ fifth win in 10 games against the Dodgers this season did cost them the services of infielder Pablo Sandoval, who exited in the top of the sixth inning and received four stitches on the front of his right pinky.
Sandoval was lost for the game and is considered day-to-day after the first baseman combined with shortstop Brandon Crawford for one of the club’s best defensive plays of the year.
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With two outs in the fifth, Crawford ranged to the right of second base to snag a grounder hit by Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy. After collecting the ball, Crawford twirled and threw to Sandoval who finished the play with a full-extension stretch that left his right hand exposed on the ground next to the first base foul line.
As Muncy raced past the base, he stepped on Sandoval’s hand which sent manager Bruce Bochy and trainer Dave Groeschner out from the dugout to check on their infielder. With Sandoval’s spot in the order due up in the top of the sixth, Bochy sent Tyler Austin to the plate to pinch hit while Sandoval retreated to the clubhouse.
“It was worth it,” Sandoval said.
The play robbed Muncy of an infield hit, but he was the only Dodgers player with a hit that left the infield while Beede was on the mound. His hit didn’t land in the outfield, either.
The Dodgers slugger sent his 17th home run of the season halfway up the right field bleachers in the bottom of the second, but Beede never pitched with a deficit.
Thanks to a two-run double that Crawford yanked into the right field corner in the top of the second, the Giants held an advantage for eight innings.
Beede only induced nine whiffs on 97 pitches, but the lack of swing-throughs are an indication of his continued evolution. Even though he didn’t miss bats at a great frequency, he pitched around the corners of the strike zone, leading a powerful Dodgers lineup to produce plenty of soft contact.
“When it came time to make a pitch, I felt like I made good enough pitches and relied on my defense to make a great play,” Beede said. “You saw with guys making great plays and what Pablo did, sacrificing himself over at first base to preserve that out.”
Beede did allow five walks, but he appeared to find a mechanical fix that enabled him to have more success out of the stretch than he’s had in any of his outings to date.
It all ended with a win at Dodger Stadium, where the home club has lost just nine times in 37 games this season.
“To me, he showed tenacity tonight,” catcher Stephen Vogt said. “He didn’t have the best command I’ve seen him have, and he figured out a way to make pitches when he needed to and he figure out how to get outs. To me, that’s a sign of somebody who is trending in the right direction.”
Kerry Crowley is a multimedia beat reporter covering the San Francisco Giants. He spent his early days throwing curveballs in San Francisco’s youth leagues before studying journalism at Arizona State University. Kerry has covered every level of baseball, from local preps to the Cape Cod League, and is now on a quest to determine which Major League city serves the best cheeseburger.
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Oxford United welcome Oldham Athletic this Saturday (3pm) and we have produced an unmissable match programme for the occasion.
We have exclusive interviews with West Bromwich Albion loanee Tyler Roberts, in-form goalkeeper Simon Eastwood, and former manager Brian Horton, who reveals some brand new insights into his time at the Manor.
Phil Edwards is the poster player, and we have match action from the games against Gillingham, Scunthorpe and Southend. You can relive the Scunthorpe experience in our On the Road article, and find out everything you need to know about healthy eating in our Behind the Scenes feature with nutritionist James Hudson.
CEO Greig Box Turnbull, head coach Michael Appleton and skipper John Lundstram all have their say and there is a full low-down on Oldham Athletic.
Programmes are available (with a copy of the Oxford Mail, while stocks last) for just £3 from sellers around the ground, in the club shop and the Holiday Inn Express hotel, or you can buy the online version from www.matchdayfix.com/oufc (available from 1pm or 9am for subscribers) which is ideal if you are unable to make the game or just want something to read before you get to the ground.
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Travelodge welcomes more guests with 20 new hotels
Travel Lodge is one of the world�s top hotel chains to date.
Published on 06/04/2019 08:00
The hotel chain, Travelodge, has announced plans to open up 20 new hotels this year.
Travelodge plans to capitalise on its recent success by launching a range of new hotels in the coming months. After seeing a boost in revenue of 8.8 percent � from £637m to £693m � since 2017, the hotel franchise intends to increase its network significantly. After opening 17 hotels in 2018, Travelodge has set the objective to open 20 new hotels in 2019.
By diversifying the type of rooms Travelodge offers, the brand believes it can appeal to a larger market. In 2018, the first newly-built Travelodge Plus hotel opened its doors to the people of London, while SuperRooms and improved standard rooms are also new additions to the brand�s offering.
�Our strategic focus on location, price and quality has enabled Travelodge to deliver a set of excellent results,� stated Travelodge�s Chief Executive, Peter Gowers. �We extended our network of hotels, remained focused on delivering attractive prices and took another step forward on quality. These are uncertain times and we are not immune from the short-term challenges, but beyond, we remain confident that there are more opportunities ahead.�
He continued: �These results highlight Travelodge�s transformation over the last five years. Over that period, Travelodge�s sales are up by more than £250m, we�ve outperformed our competitive segment for five years in a row, opened more than 60 new hotels and more than trebled our profitability. We�ve invested in better quality and choice for our guests, while staying true to our budget roots.�
Travelodge�s expansion doesn�t stop there. Gowers is confident that consumers still value budget hotels, giving businesses in the sector long-term stability. As a result, Travelodge hopes to launch 100 new hotels over the coming five years, which, in turn, could create around 3,000 new jobs.
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Join Opinion Formers
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CPA: Construction Output in April a Bad Omen for the Economy in Q2
Opinion Former Article
Friday, 15 June 2012 8:23 AM
The latest ONS construction figures released today show that construction output in April fell by 13% compared to March and was 9% lower than the same month one year earlier. Furthermore, ONS also revised the contraction in construction output during Q1, for the third time, to -4.9%.
Commenting on the figures, Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association said: ‘With ONS reporting that both manufacturing and construction sectors fell in April, prospects for the UK economy escaping recession in Q2 are dissipating rapidly. It was unfortunately unsurprising to see the sharp fall in construction output during April, given the extent of the public sector cuts. Public housing output in April fell 10% compared with March and was 23% lower than a year earlier. Public non-housing, which covers education and health, was 13% down on March and 21% lower than a year earlier.’
‘The government has made much play of private sector construction leading the recovery as the public sector cuts bite but it is clear that this is not the case. Private sector work was clearly hindered by investor confidence, adversely affected by euro zone uncertainty, and this was exacerbated by the poor weather in April. Output in private commercial, the largest construction sector, fell 10% during April and was 3% lower than a year earlier.’
‘Overall, construction output fell in every sector during April. With further public sector cuts in the pipeline and little to suggest that a resolution to the euro zone crisis is imminent, it is clear that the trend in output during the next 12-18 months will be downward. The IMF has openly stated that government should do more to switch current spending to capital investment, which would help to drive the UK out of recession and support future growth.’
The Construction Products Association represents the UK’s manufacturers and suppliers of construction products, components and fittings. The Association acts as the voice of the construction products sector, representing the industry-wide view of its members. The sector has an annual turnover of £50 billion and accounts for 44% of total construction output.
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The Polestar 2 Is the First Car to Directly Challenge the Tesla Model 3
In terms of specs, price and performance, Volvo's new brand has a clear target.
By Ezra Dyer
STEFAN ISAKSSON
If you’re unfamiliar with Polestar, here’s the elevator explanation: It started out as Volvo’s performance sub-brand, your ticket to hot S60s painted in nuclear shades of blue. Now Polestar is its own electric-focused brand, with three models on the way. There’s the $150,000, 600-hp hybrid Polestar 1 coupe, an as-yet-undefined electric SUV (the Polestar 3), and this imminent sedan: the Polestar 2, an openly declared shot at the Tesla Model 3.
Like the Tesla, the Polestar will be available for order online and sold thorough “stores” rather than dealerships. (Buckle up for Tesla-style dealer-franchise static, Polestar.) Like a Model 3 Performance, the Polestar 2 uses dual electric motors and all-wheel drive.
But it looks like the stats, at least for the Launch Edition, don’t exactly threaten the Model 3’s numbers. Polestar is “targeting 275 miles of range” from a 78-kWh battery, while the Model 3 Performance is rated at 310 miles. Polestar says its 0-to-60 time will be less than five seconds, but a Model 3 hits 60 in 3.3 seconds—and knowing Tesla, they’ll chip away at that by the time the Polestar begins production early next year. The Polestar makes 408 horsepower and 487 lb-ft of torque, and how that compares we don’t really know because Tesla is bizarrely paranoid about discussing horsepower numbers. But the Model 3’s 0-to-60 time suggests something above 450 horsepower.
Straight-line acceleration aside, the Polestar 2’s Performance Pack includes Öhlins dampers, 20-inch forged wheels, and Brembo brakes, which are kind of a strange commodity for a vehicle that presumably does a lot of braking with its motors in regen mode.
The Polestar’s infotainment system will be powered by Android. How that’ll work for people who live outside the Google ecosystem remains to be seen. An 11-inch touchscreen dominates the center stack. The seat belts are gold-colored, which Polestar aims to turn into a signature feature. The standard interior is vegan, which is good news to both vegans and people who simply think cloth seats are more interesting than leather.
The 2 will be built in China and production begins early next year. The Launch Edition will cost $63,000, which translates to $55,500 after the $7,500 tax credit. Speaking of which, that might be one main advantage for the Polestar 2 versus the Model 3—Tesla’s tax credits are phasing out, while Polestar’s full $7,500 credit will be in effect for years. Eventually there will be a version of the Polestar 2 that will sell for about $45,000, before the tax credit. But, like Tesla, they’re building the expensive ones first.
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Twister Tech: 5 Ways to Spot Tornadoes Early
The first step is knowing what's coming
Camille Seaman
A More Targeted Warning System
Traditionally, whether a tornado shows up one mile away or thirty, if it's in your county, a siren goes off. But rarely is an entire county at risk, which means that people become accustomed to hearing the siren without seeing a tornado. After a few false alarms, it's easy to stop taking the sirens seriously. To combat this, in 2007 the National Weather Service began targeting polygons, geographic areas as much as 80 percent smaller than entire counties. But many counties didn't have the necessary technology, and county-wide sirens continued. WeatherWarn is a simple solution: a software-based siren controller that automatically activates the correct sirens. It also works with smartphones and social media for areas that are not covered by sirens.
A New Doppler
The Doppler radar system used by the weather service since the 1990s had a limitation: It was one-dimensional. The microwaves it sent out were all oriented horizontally, which meant the system could determine if precipitation was light or heavy, but it could not tell you if that precipitation was rain or snow. In 2013 the weather service upgraded all its equipment to dual-polarization Doppler radar, which uses microwaves oriented in both directions. Coupled with enhanced computer processing to handle the additional data, the weather service radar system can now determine the size and shape of exactly what is in the air.
Tornadoes release built-up pressure in the atmosphere
The Power of Sound...
Because radar works by bouncing off things, it's hindered when hills, trees, and other nonweather objects get in the way. As an alternative, infrasonic arrays measure super-low-frequency sounds, such as the signature wind action of -tornadoes. Those sound waves can travel very far, allowing severe storm activity to be observed from more than 600 miles away.
...And Lightning
Research suggests lightning occurs frequently in developing tornadoes, so scientists are using networks of electrical sensors called Lightning Mapping Arrays to meas-ure the radio-frequency impulses generated by lightning. By pinpointing lightning's location, data can be returned in as little as one minute, as opposed to five to ten for radar.
The Simulator
In 2014 Leigh Orf, a professor of atmospheric science at Central Michigan University, and his team presented the first-ever 3D simulation of an EF5 tornado. The simulation provides a way to study a storm in great detail and from any perspective, which cannot be done with live storms. The better you can understand a fake storm, the easier it is to predict a real one.
Three crazy ways to prevent tornadoes
Tornadoes release built-up pressure in the atmosphere. If we could eliminate them, the atmosphere would have to find another, possibly even more destructive, form of release. But that hasn't stopped people from trying.
Tornado Walls
Theory: Walls 1,000 feet high and 150 feet wide would disrupt the air movement that allows tornadoes to form.
Problem: A simulation found that the walls needed to be more than 8,000 feet high to be effective.
Cloud Seeding
Theory: Seeding a developing storm would cause dissipating precipitation.
Problem: You can't prove that a storm acted the way it did because of seeding, so there is no way to prove its efficacy.
Supercells generate energy on the scale of nuclear warheads. Which would get a little expensive
Theory: Removing the cold air of a tornado by heating up the storms with microwave-shooting satellites.
Problem: Supercells generate energy on the scale of nuclear warheads. Which would get a little expensive.
How to spot a tornado
On Land
The first sign is thunderheads: puffy cumulus or cumulonimbus clouds. The wall clouds and funnels will form right beneath them, so check there for any organized rotation. Watch the storm base closely, and look for persistent lowered areas—the lower they are, the better the chance of a tornado. Another good sign is if the winds are warm and blowing toward that base. Look for any motion or quick changes around a flat, lowered area protruding from the storm base, called a beaver tail. Watch the terrain beneath the funnel cloud for any dust or debris that gets kicked up, or for rapidly moving cloud filaments along the ground. In some storms the lightning and thunder will get close, frequent, and loud for five minutes, and then just shut off. That's when the storm gets serious about making a tornado.
With thanks to William Reid, storm chaser.
On Radar
Doppler sends out microwaves that bounce off objects, reporting reflectivity (the presence of weather) and velocity. The first indicator is a hook echo (pictured). On a reflectivity map, it shows up as a hook-shaped formation at the storm's southeast corner, opening toward the east. That signifies precipitation wrapped around a column of warm air. The second sign is a velocity couplet. On a velocity map, you'll see winds moving away from the radar adjacent to winds moving toward it. Because radar typically displays away movement with red and toward movement with green, this looks like adjacent red and green coloration—like Christmas lights. When both a hook echo and a velocity couplet appear on radar readouts, it doesn't necessarily mean there will be a tornado, but it does mean it's time to put out a warning.
With thanks to Steven DiMartino at nynjpaweather.com.
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Edinburgh 2019
Oxford Playhouse is thrilled to be bringing a programme of work to this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Presented by Kuumba Nia Arts & Unlock the Chains Collective with Oxford Playhouse
Pleasance Courtyard (Attic) 31 July – 25 August (not 12 or 19) 12.45pm
SOLD tells the true story of Mary Prince and her journey to overcome the brutality of enslavement through the power of her indomitable spirit. Through theatre, song, music, drumming and dance, this masterpiece of Black British theatre is inspired by the storytelling traditions of the West African griot. Kuumba Nia Arts are an Oxford theatre company working with stories from the Black experience, and are currently Artists in Residence with Oxford Playhouse’s EVOLVE scheme.
Book tickets here
By Doug Crossley presented by Oxford Playhouse in association with the Pleasance. Directed by Paul Hunter.
Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) 31 July – 26 August (not 12) 2.50pm
Give Me One Moment in Time is a one-man play with songs and comedy about time, trauma and the heartache of trying to understand a friend’s suicide. Doug Crossley was one of six playwrights selected to become a member of Playhouse Playmaker, the Oxford Playhouse’s year-long Writers Attachment Programme for new and emerging playwrights. His debut solo show is coming to the Festival as part of the Pleasance’s new Regional Theatre Partnership Programme. The show is directed by Paul Hunter, Artistic Director of acclaimed company Told By An Idiot and most recently seen in Emma Rice’s adaptation of Angela Carter’s Wise Children.
Standard: Elite
By Hidden Track Theatre
Bedlam Theatre (Venue 49) 31 July – 25 August (not 12) 4.55pm
Hidden Track pioneers adventures in theatre form that tell accessible political stories to unite and empower unheard audiences. Their latest production, Standard: Elite is a playful, interactive theatre experience about class and social mobility that's irreverent, accessible and fun. Standard: Elite, has toured the UK to critical acclaim and won ‘Best New Writing’ at Greater Manchester Fringe and ‘Best Newcomer’ at Brighton Fringe.
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The Dude Wants To Lull You To Sleep With His Dulcet Tones And Meditations
Jeff Bridges is an Academy Award-winning actor, a beloved cult hero, and a celebrated musician. Now he wants to be your personal sandman.
On Squarespace, Bridges has released Sleeping Tapes, a collection of audio fully intended to put you to sleep. Or as Bridges himself describes it: “The world is filled with too many restless people in need of rest - that’s why I filled my sleeping tapes with intriguing sounds, noises and other things to help you get a good night’s rest.”
The album contains tracks like “Chimes for Dreams,” “Hummmmmm,” and “Ikea.” There’s previews on the site, but below you can see the Super Bowl ad that aims to sell Sleeping Tapes to the masses:
The album is available in a digital format, or in various collector’s editions, including a autographed boxset, a record version, a cassette option, or a 180-gram golden vinyl plate with trippy cover art.
Admittedly this whole thing sounds strange on many levels. But admit it, there’s a definite allure to imagining The Dude whispering you sweet nothings to help you fall into a blissful sleep. Making Sleeping Tapes even cooler, Bridges is offering a pay-what-you-want offer for the digital version. But before you rush to throw down a penny just for the WTF, know that all proceeds from the album go to the charity No Kid Hungry.
How did Sleeping Tapes come together? Bridges wandered into the forests at night, and set up a Squarespace site while talking with his animal friends. Obvi.
Kristy Puchko will also accept a sleeping tape from Jeff Goldblum, thanks.
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Order of St Columba -An Introduction
How does Abbey see Jesus of Nazareth?
Celtic Spirituality
A Concise History of the Celtic Way
A Litany of Celtic Saints
Ita - Nurtura of Saints -January 15
Brigid of Kildare - February 6
Patrick - apostle to Ireland - March 17
Egbert - April 24th
Venerable Bede - May 25
Columba of Iona - June 9
Kilian - the missionary - July 8th
Aidan of Lindisfarne - August 31
Ciaran - September 9th
Francis of Assisi - October 4th
Columbanus - November 23rd
Finian of Clonard - December 12th
What is the influence of the Celtic Christianity?
What is the relevance of Celtis Christianity in the 21st century?
Some features of Celtic Spirituality
Ways of Connecting
The Emerging expression of community
House communities and the Jesus Movement - a perspective
Monastic Virtues and Ecumenical Hopes
Mingary Online Oratory
Requests for Intercession
3 minute a day 'mini-breaks'
Reflect as you Go
Labyrinth Walk
Music and Chant Reflections
Daily Reflection "bread 4 life"
Lectio Divina - for each day
Daily Office
Remembering those we love...
Plainchant
The Abbey Institute of Spiritual Direction and life-mentoring
Spiritual Direction >
12 Steps recovery and Spiritual Direction
Prayers and Spirituality
Spirituality and Practice - the power of 12
Jewish Table Blessings
Solitude with God
Rituals and Blessings to help Family life
Prayers for Healing Painful Memories
Patrick of Ireland's Breastplate prayer
Celtic Blessings
Casting a caim or encircling prayer
Quiet Quest
Guided meditations...
ColumCille House
Outreach - SmallSteps Project
Myphatso
The Christian Year
Lectionary Resources
Advent Prayers, Resources and Themes
Christmas - New Year >
A Celtic Christmas reflection
A Celtic New Year Blessing and Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer for Lent
Lenten resources
A Pentecost reflection
Some Pentecost prayers
The Four Gospels and Paul
St Columba's School of Theology and Ministry
Monastery of the Heart Network
Abbey Blog - Guest Book
St Aidan's Bookstore
Charter of Compassion
Centre for Loss and Life Transitions
Book of Kells
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes,
but in having new eyes. ~ Marcel Proust
Patmos Abbey - the Celtic Order of St Columba
– a doorway to a deeper experience of the Divine Presence...
... a celebration of life, of non-believing, people of faith or none
with NO religious agenda..
Many paths ... One journey ...
where companionship is experienced,
conversations are encouraged,
and reflections on society and the earth are shared.
Welcome to Patmos Abbey
Welcome to the website of Patmos Abbey. The Abbey sits within in the Anglo-Celtic monastic tradition forming the Order of St Columba.
The Abbey nurtures all walks of life and a variety of spiritual traditions.
The Abbey is:
- not a Church.
- not a denomination.
- is not a religious institution.
- is not a religious organisation.
The Abbey walls alongside people who are not-residential to it, having conversation within an inter-spiritual ecumenical network of adults - young and old, male and female who dedicate themselves to a contemplative, compassionate and an all-persuasive understanding of the way the Divine Presence is alive among us through the day to day activities of their individual lives.
The Abbey sits within a intentional network that is guided by a Anglo-Celtic spirituality. One does not have to leave what one has known - you bring all of who and what you are and all our journeys are enriched by 'your' story. They Abbey is not focused on "religion" but on how to make an open door, to encourage a witness to what is good in life and to live transformed lives which do seek knowingly to do no harm to another.
By "celtic spirituality", we refer to the spirituality of the ancients known as the 'Celts', which is characterised by:
Love of nature
Recognition of the a 'Presence' residing in everything
Devotion to and love of learning
Yearning to explore the unknown
Appreciation of silence, solitude, mindfullness, meditation, and ritual
Mystical non-linear concept of time and space
Appreciation of ordinary life and time as sacred
Value of relationships, especially soul friends (anamchara)
Throughout its development, the Celtic Way had been influenced by pagan Druidry (which likely has common roots with Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and more contemporary spiritual systems) It is a holistic movement which cares for the whole person rather than a religion. The Celtic Way represents certain core values and intuitions that transcend specific religious dogmas, doctrines and practices. The Celtic Way can serve as an underlying or complimentary set of soul/life values which can easily sit alongside many other systems of meaning, belief and practice.
Due to the ancient Celts' wide distribution throughout Europe, there are many people of European descent who have some Celtic ancestry without realizing it. However, one needn't be a person of Celtic ethnic descent to appreciate the distinctive way of the Celts. We welcome all who feel an affinity with Celtic values, regardless of race or ethnicity.
The Abbey sees each person who comes within its 'monastery of the heart with no walls' has a unique story to share. Through that uniqueness we all learn to grow beyond the agenda and pre-occupations of being part of any 'religious organisation.'
The Abbey is focused on the emerging expressions of values systems which support the dignity of the human person and exist more often than not 'outside' the bureauarcy of the Churches. The Celtic experience never developed a centralised bureaucracy nor any type of hierarchy of authority. To climb the ladder of success in the Celtic experience one could get no further than the post of abbot or abbess in the local monastery - any authority began and ended here and its exercise was determined by the the family of equals who made up the monastery.
The 'ecclesia' held no synods or no councils. Monasteries were independent of each other, although often federated. When Irish monks went to Europe, they showed little respect for bishops! Columbanus refused to meet them. They were not consulted when the monks sought to found a monastery in their dioceses. It was not that the Celtic monks were anti-authority. They believed that the direction for one’s life came from the sacred spark within oneself, and that the challenge was not a question of what one believed but of how one lived. They argued against authoritarian forms of governance and against uniformity. They asked to be left alone and to be given the freedom to live according to the voice of "The Other" within in all things decent and honest. Their argument was for diversity to be allowed and treasured within the plurality of multiple expressions - unity - yes; uniformity - no.
The work of the Abbey is to try and resource this work to re-gain what it means to be a 'monastery without walls' - a 'monastery of the heart'
One writer has a quote about critical education, "What is at stake is the freedom to entertain new ideas in a context free of constraint from authority and power." The Abbey feels within the realms of common decency that searching or questing for meaning is not about power and if it is about authority it has to be the kind of authority that the writer of John attributes to Jesus of Nazareth, "No one speaks as this man speaks." That is, no one has the right to say, "You have to believe this" or "You have to do that". Somehow it can only ever be about about invitation, about conversation, about example, welcoming and encouraging.
The Abbey connects with people who live and work in everyday professions. We strive to provide resources for them as they come together as they are able in companionship with others who listen attentively to one another's journey, work in social justice causes and works of compassion among the more vulnerable in community. The Abbey strives to embrace a radical inclusiveness - regardless of where you are on life’s journey . As you explore this site, “Listen” and discover the presence of the "Ultimate Reality" in your midst...
Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief.
Do justly, now. Love mercy, now.
Walk humbly, now.
You are not obligated to complete the work,
but neither are you free to abandon it.
We hope the reasons that brought you to these pages are realised. We also hope these pages might add strength and purpose to your quest, and whatever thoughts are to be found here, hold them lightly and weigh them against your own inner truth. Embrace those ideas that strike a chord deep within. And the rest, simply pass them by!And as you journey on, may you embrace more fully who you are and who you yet might be!
Patmos and Christianity are irresolutely linked in the late 1st century C.E. Emperor Dometian drives the Apostle John to the exile of Patmos (84-96 CE), whereby he is said to have experienced the awesome visions of the Apocalypse and perhaps to have composed the 4th Gospel. A small cave, midway between the port of Skala and the capital of Chora, is allegedly the scene of God's revelations, now turned into a small monastic complex known as the Apocalypse. These early events are related by the historical writings of Clemens (ca 150-220), of Origenes (185-254), of Eusebius (4th c.)
In these times, we are asked to pray for harmony
and understanding in the world.
Keep the flame of hope alight
for all who are suffering in this life.
May peace and the Grace of the Lord be ever with them.
The Abbey is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all individuals who connect either through our web-community or with the individual self-governing Priories who are in relationship to the Abbey.. This commitment reflects our desire to work openly to experience a safe sanctuary for all and as a place in which all people can experience a sense of welcome through life-giving 'partnership with one another. The welcome to share the journey of discovery towards a deepening response to the Divine and caring relationships with others, ourselves and our evolving world.
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Julian Gollop announces new game, Phoenix Point
By Angus Morrison 2016-03-18T14:51:20.77Z
Julian Gollop, creator of the original X-COM, has announced the next title from Snapshot Games—the studio he founded in 2013 with David Kaye to develop Chaos Reborn. Phoenix Point, their latest project, is world-based strategy with turn-based tactical combat.
Phoenix Point is our new game - turn based tactical combat - world based strategy - https://t.co/sHy3Cts0FsMarch 18, 2016
And that's all we know for the moment, but Chaos Reborn will be a tough act to follow. It proved the welcome return of a tactical classic that demanded as much of your poker face as it did your strategy. I'm intrigued to see what an old hand will do with a wholly new game.
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Punk band kicking off tour at Welsh venue
The Erotics kicking off UK tour at the Dolls House in Abertillery
By Leah Powell
Rock band The Erotics who are performing in Abertillery's The Dolls House
A GROUP of rockers are landing on UK soil for the first time in three years.
The Erotics, described as a 'sleaze, punk, classic rock' band, are kicking off their UK tour with a performance at the Dolls House, in Abertillery, on August 21.
This is the only Welsh gig included in the tour, which will then take the band to Evesham, Sheffield, Ilkeston, Newcastle, Blackpool, Carlisle, and Edinburgh.
The Erotics last performed in the UK in 2015. This will be their first UK performance with their newest member, Doug Reynolds, who is a backing vocalist and guitarist.
"We’ve put out a lot of material, so expect a lot of new tunes in our show," explained lead singer, Mike Trash.
"We’ve also added another guitarist, Doug Reynolds, which is giving even more power to our sound.
"The Dolls House was a blast last time we played there and we're really looking forward to bringing our new material to town. It's going to be a great night."
Music will kick off from 7pm, with support offered by rocker, Beth Blades.
Tickets can be purchased on the door, for £3 each.
Countdown begins to Barry Fringe Festival featuring Britain's Got Talent acts and a Jools Holland singer
Vale Voices will perform its 'end-of-year' concert in April in Barry
Singer hopes to spread cheer with new music video
Choir to perform a lunchtime concert with festive programme
Half term fun for the family
Democracy conference
Choir prep for concert
Public invited to join a business in anniversary celebrations
Free family fun at spooky event in city centre
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Max Stamina Review – Read The Shocking Truth About Max Stamina
The sexual prowess of men is directly linked to their pride and sense of self-worth. There’s, therefore, the eagerness to last longer in bed and this does not come easily especially when age or loss of stamina has become a factor.
There’s, therefore, a great hunt for sexual supplements which boost stamina so that males can last longer in bed and satisfy their partners just how they want it.
The erections could be bigger and more powerful if they last longer in bed. This is the reason for the review of Max stamina and what it can do enable men last longer in bed.
What is MAX Stamina?
Max stamina is a herbal dietary supplement which increases stamina and arousal. It also allows for bigger and stronger erections which will enable the user to achieve a pleasurable sexual experience. It also helps the user last longer in bed until both partners are satisfied.
This supplement also increases sexual drive and also helps in the boosting the flow of blood throughout the body, therefore, increasing energy and the strength of erections. This supplement also helps to control premature ejaculations and also supports the intensification of orgasms.
MAX Stamina Claims and Features – What You Need to Know?
Max Stamina has been manufactured by MD Science Labs. This is a highly reputable company which has grown to be reputable. It also manufactures other supplements which contribute to male sexual health.
This specific supplement has been mainly manufactured to support sexual function and to act as a stimulant.
The manufacturers of this supplement claim that this supplement helps to balance the male hormones to support sexual performance. It is also claimed to produce stronger and faster erections as it increases the flow of blood to the genital area.
What are the Ingredients in Max Stamina?
L-Arginine – This is an essential amino acid which occurs naturally. It helps to increase the production of nitric oxide in the body. This largely helps in the dilation of blood vessels in the penis allowing for an increased flow of blood.
Xanthoparmelia Scabrosa – This is common lichen which originates from Australia. It has vasoconstriction properties which help to increase blood flow to the penis.
Yohimbine – This extract comes from the bark of an evergreen tree. This tree is found in West Africa. This extract has several benefits including supporting the treatment of erectile dysfunction in males.
Cnidium Monnieri – This flowering plant is commonly found in several locations including Eurasia, Africa, and North America. It helps to boost libido in males and also helps in increasing sexual desire.
Epimedium – This ingredient is also popularly known as horny goat weed. It supports the treatment of erectile dysfunction and also helps to increase libido in males.
MAX Stamina Review-How Does it Work?
Max stamina has natural ingredients and herbs which work to increase stamina in the body. It also works to increase the flow of blood to the genital area, therefore, allowing for bigger and harder erections.
What are the Benefits of MAX Stamina?
This supplement may help in boosting sexual performance.
It allows for longer and bigger erections.
It may increase sexual drive and stamina.
Helps to control premature ejaculation.
Might intensify orgasms.
What are the Drawbacks of MAX Stamina?
Free samples of Max stamina are not offered.
Customer testimonials which have been provided are ambiguous.
Finding it in retail stores can be difficult and so it can mostly be bought online.
How Much Does MAX Stamina Cost?
1 bottle which contains 3o capsules costs $27.51 in retailer sites. Free shipping can be given in certain online retails stores.
MAX Stamina – Is it safe?
This supplement has been formulated with natural ingredients and herbs and so it is safe to use. The user should however only take it after consulting the doctor.
What MAX Stamina Users are Saying?
Even though the reviews are few, both positive and negative reviews have featured and this is something normal. One customer felt the effects within two hours after taking one pill.
He was also able to last longer in bed and also testified that the effects of the pills lasted for three days. Another customer did not have problems with it in terms of experiencing side effects but did not feel any effect after using the medicine.
Max Stamina Review – The Bottom Line
Max stamina has natural ingredients and herbs which are said to boost stamina, therefore, allowing men to achieve an improved sexual performance.
The customer testimonials which have been provided are very few and this might make it difficult for customers to get real reviews from other users.
This supplement may perform as well as any other product in the market and most of its ingredients can also be found in other products. You can, therefore, do more research to compare these supplements and settle on the one that works best for you.
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Phnom Penh Post - ECCC/UN hiding behind a veil of confidentiality
ECCC/UN hiding behind a veil of confidentiality
Theary Seng | Publication date 13 April 2011 | 08:00 ICT
Theary Seng
photo courtesy of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia.
I read United Nations spokesman Lars Olsen’s response to my April 7 letter published in The Phnom Penh Post on April 8, 2011, with grave concern for his persistent, intentional misinterpretation of procedural provisions which clearly favour victims to file now as civil parties in cases 003 and 004.
It is the role of the CIJs, not Mr Olsen, to determine whether my application passes legal muster on two grounds – procedural and substantive. Here, I address only the procedural ground in response to Mr Olsen’s highly charged accusations of “premature” timing, “irresponsible and reckless” breach of confidentiality and its relation to the well-established principle of the presumption of innocence.
Mr Olsen is deliberately “missing the point” on procedural matters in regard to (i) timing, and (ii) confidentiality.
1. TIMING. Based on national procedure and ECCC Internal Rules, a victim can attach herself to a criminal proceeding as a complainant or civil party at any time.
As the matters stand now, Meas Muth and Sou Met are “Charged Persons” as defined by the CIJs. Mr Olsen is legally incorrect to refer to the five individuals in the Introductory Submission as “suspects”, because anyone named as a suspect in the Introductory Submission is automatically considered a legally “Charged Person” whether they have been publicly named or not, according to an Office of CIJ Order D298/2, esp. fn. 6.
In Sept 2009, the UN prosecutor forwarded the Introductory Submission (the “charging instrument”) for cases 003/004 to the CIJs, making Meas Muth, Sou Met et al at that moment in time “Charged Persons”.
Hence, the five individuals of cases 003/004 are already “charged persons” clearly within the IR definition. To consider them to be lesser “suspects” minimises the stage at which this investigation is supposed to be. Victims should have been able to file applications for Civil Party status from the moment of the filing of the Introductory Submission. The CIJs are under an obligation to provide the public with enough information to file a IR 23bis application, which they are recklessly disregarding in cases 003/004 for the last 19 months.
2. CONFIDENTIALITY. The names I mentioned have already been widely circulated and it is ridiculous to say that I am revealing “confidential” information. It is not confidential, I did not get access to it as a result of being a party to the court proceeding, and I am under no obligation to keep silent about who I think is responsible for a crime.
In this light, the ECCC is deliberately hiding behind the all-encompassing, impenetrable veil of confidentiality and imperialistically abusing its power of transparency and accountability. The Office of CIJs has been sitting idly on cases 003/004 for the last 19 months (!) with no meaningful activity. For the last seven months since the Closing Order of Case 002, its 40-member staff have been collecting salaries in the conservative range of US$250,000 per month for doing absolutely nothing, as the investigations of cases 001 and 002 are completed and there is no discernable activity for cases 003/004. The stalling from overt political interference has been so outrageous, sustained and deep that one can hear the CIJs snoring under their cloak of secrecy against the backdrop of the deafening silence of the donor community.
By attempting to shut me up, the ECCC is furthering its abuse of the rights of victims and covering up its failure to follow the law and investigate cases 003/004 with integrity.
3. PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE: I am a victim (not a neutral observer or a judicial officer) alleging serious criminal charges against Meas Muth and Sou Met. I am not the only victim, but one among millions with the same right to make public allegations about our injuries and claims. The problem with mass crimes is that they produce majority victims in the minority public with the right to speak publicly about their claims and other available information (publications of the last 35 years!). In accusing me of “mere speculation” with “no basis”, Mr Olsen is asking me and other victims to suspend our reason, logic and knowledge of these materials relevant to our cases. He is mistaking the right of mass victims with obligations of the court officials and minority unaffected public; this is not a simple murder in the local neighbourhood by which the PoI principle is to be viewed through a very narrow local lens without incorporating the countless distinguishing factors associated with mass crimes of international renown.
In sum, Mr Olsen is again clearly, misleadingly, legally incorrect on the procedural law of timing and confidentiality and attempts to hide the outrageous circumstances of cases 003/004 behind the cloak of confidentiality by imbuing the CIJs with imperialistic powers, unchallenged. As victims, we have the right to know, to apply as civil parties and the interests to demand a more satisfactory measure of justice than the current cheap, fabricated version vis-à-vis cases 003/004 for our loved ones lost. (As an aside, I am curious to know why Mr Olsen thinks my application is a “pretext”, “irresponsible”, “reckless” which “bullied” and showed a complete disregard for the law, while Mr Rob Hamill’s same application is only “unfortunate”?)
Theary C Seng,
President of the Civicus Centre for Cambodian Education
Send letters to: [email protected] or PO?Box 146, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Post reserves the right to edit letters to a shorter length.
The views expressed above are solely the author’s and do not reflect any positions taken by The Phnom Penh Post.
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| ERROR: type should be string, got "https://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=17405\nHome › Reviews ›\nReview: Samsung Galaxy S7 for Verizon Wireless\nHardware Software Wrap Up Comments 5\nMar 11, 2016, 4:15 PM by Eric M. Zeman @zeman_e\nSamsung's 2016 flagship represents the company's best effort in the fight for smartphone dominance. This beautifully crafted phone stands tall among its competitors, and justly so. Samsung packed a lot of capability into an easy-to-use, attractive handset that claims to have it all. Here is Phonescoop's in-depth review of the Galaxy S7.\nAD article continues below...\nIs It Your Type?\nThe Samsung Galaxy S7 is for those seeking the finest Android handset money can buy — and nothing less. This phone represents the pinnacle of hardware design, engineering, and manufacturing from the company often considered to be Apple's most formidable rival. As long as you don't mind spending a pretty penny, the Galaxy S7 delivers refined performance across the board.\nThe Galaxy S7 and its brother, the S7 Edge, are works of art disguised as pieces of technology. They represent Samsung at its best. The S7 and GS7 Edge are not perfect, but they're getting close.\nSamsung's flagship phones made a big jump between 2014 and 2015 when the company ditched plastic in favor of metal and glass. The improvement in quality was enormous. Samsung largely recycled the S6's design for the S7, but smoothed out all the rough spots. For example, the glass face now has curved edges to meet the frame of the phone, giving it a more rounded look and feel. The joints between glass and aluminum are more seamless all the way around. The metal frame is rather thick along the bottom and top edges, and is somewhat thinner as it runs up the sides; the rear glass bends and curves accordingly. The S7 feels like a more complete device, as though it were designed by a single person with a clear vision rather than a team or committee.\nThe S7 is surprisingly compact, all things considered. Its chief competitors in the metal-and-glass category are the iPhone 6s and HTC One A9 (although the latter is not quite a flagship). The S7 has a bigger screen than both the 6s and A9, but its overall footprint falls in between the two; it's smaller than the A9 and larger than the 6s. It is the heaviest and thickest of these three phones at 7.9mm and 5.36 ounces. Even so, I found the S7 very comfortable to use one-handed and believe most people will enjoy the size and shape of the S7.\nSamsung used top-notch materials to assemble the S7. The aluminum frame is strong, and the glass panels are fitted into the frame precisely. You simply can't ask for a more refined and thoughtfully crafted handset. Samsung was sure to assemble the S7 as tightly as possible. It's a dense piece of hardware, and you can tell by its heft. The phone slips into pockets with ease, and is just as easy to retrieve. It is mostly glass, though, so if you drop the S7 onto a hard surface, well, good luck with that. Some may feel compelled to protect the S7 with a case, which of course detracts from its aesthetic appeal.\nThe phone's front face is classic Samsung and in lockstep with the company's recent designs. The metal frame has a matte finish that I prefer to chrome. The glass on our review unit is black onyx, but the phone also comes in gold, silver, and white. A color-matched grille covers the earpiece speaker. Several sensors and the user facing camera are plainly visible, even on the black model. An oval-shaped home button (that doubles as the fingerprint sensor) rests below the display. It has a raised profile to make it easier to find and use. Unlike previous designs, the button's rim is not chrome and instead blends in with the black onyx glass. Travel and feedback are excellent. Two capacitive controls sit on either side of the home button, with multitasking on the left and back on the right. The capacitive buttons work fine, though the placement is counter-intuitive (the back button would make more sense on the left.) The 5.1-inch display fills the bulk of the phone's face.\nSamsung placed the volume buttons on the left side of the phone. They are positioned close to the top edge. Samsung nailed the profiles, action, and feedback of these keys. I really like these buttons. The screen lock button is positioned closer to the middle of the right edge. It's well-placed, easy to find, and pleasing to use. You'll find no chintzy components here.\nThe combo SIM/memory card tray is buried in the S7's top edge. Samsung is offering only a 32 GB variant of the S7 to US consumers, but the memory card slot supports microSD cards up to 200 GB. The tray is a little janky. It's plastic, not metal, and it takes some coordination to properly inside it with a SIM card and memory card. (Bringing back the memory card slot rights one of the wrongs Samsung made with the GS6.) Like last year's Galaxy S, the bottom of the phone is a busy place: it holds the headphone jack, micro USB port, microphone, and speaker. Everything looks precisely machined and works as intended/expected.\nSince it's made of glass, the S7's rear panel cannot be removed. That means, too, that the battery is sealed tightly inside. The S7 is slightly thicker than the S6. This helps it do a few things, one of which is to bury the camera module deeper into the body. The S7's camera module has a rim that sits just a little bit above the surface of the rear panel. The S6's camera module protruded much more. We've gained a more seamless rear surface and larger battery at the expense of a thicker phone. The S7 keeps the LED flash and heart rate monitor close to the camera. The only other design elements on the back are the Verizon logo and Galaxy S7 branding, painted in shiny chrome.\nDid I mention that the S7 is water resistant? It is. In fact, it can sit in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes and emerge unscathed. This is a big deal. So many people drop their phones in the toilet (gross), pool, or sink and ruin it. The S7 is slim, attractive, waterproof and doesn't have any ugly hatches protecting the ports. Samsung's engineering team did a great job. This is another reason the S7 is a bit thicker — the extra girth helps the interior accommodate the needed elements to prevent water from seeping in. I tested the S7 in the shower, in the sink, and even dropped it in my morning cereal. The phone is as waterproof as the bulky rugged phones made by the likes of Kyocera, CAT, and Sonim. That's impressive.\nThe Galaxy S7 is a state-of-the-art handset in every sense. I'm smitten. You will be, too.\nSamsung somehow crammed a quad HD screen into the S7's tight, 5.1-inch frame. Samsung favors Super AMOLED displays, and the S7's is lovely. The resolution density is about as high as it gets, with 3.67 million pixels adorning the display at 576ppi. The S7 is one of the sharpest displays available. I found it to be nice and bright, without the overly garish color representation that's typical of Samsung phones. That means it's more accurate. I didn't have any trouble using it outside, but viewing angles weren't as good as I was expecting. Still, overall, no complaints.\nYou probably don't need a quad-HD display in your phone for normal use, but it makes a big difference for VR.\nThe S7 of course runs on Verizon's LTE network. Tested around the NYC metro area, it performed on par with other Verizon devices but it didn't bowl me over. Calls connected on the first dial without fail and the phone didn't drop any calls, even in a moving car. However, the S7 did miss a few calls that went straight to voicemail. I was able to connect calls in all coverage conditions, weak and strong. On the data side of the equation, the S7 was quick to download apps, load web pages, and scroll through image-heavy apps such as Facebook and Instagram. I've seen faster peak download speeds from other devices, but I can't rule out that I ran into network/location issues, rather than a problem with the S7. My guess is most people will be pleased with the S7's performance.\nVoice calls sound great via the Verizon S7. I was very pleased with the phone as far as its actual phone functions are concerned. Voices in the earpiece were plenty loud, enough so to overcome most typical spaces in which you might find yourself (home, office, car). Voices sounded clear to my ears. There was no distortion or breakup, even when the volume was set up all the way. I wish calls sounded a bit warmer, but volume and clarity are more important than timbre. Those I spoke to through the S7 said I was loud and clear.\nThe speakerphone maintains a good volume level, and clarity drops just a little bit. I was able to hear calls via speakerphone in the car, outdoors, in my home, and so on. The speakerphone was a bit more prone to distortion than the earpiece, but not overly so.\nRingers and alerts reach klaxon levels and will jolt you from the deepest slumber. The vibrate alert is just barely good enough.\nAnother reason the S7 is thicker than the S6 is to accommodate the larger battery. Samsung increased the power source from 2,600 mAh to 3,000 mAh. The difference is palpable. Where the S6 just barely eked out a full day of use — and sometimes didn't — the S7 is more consistently able to provide usable uptime between breakfast and bedtime. I was not able to drain the battery fully, not once, despite repeated attempts over several days of testing. I was sure to stream YouTube videos, stream Pandora playlists, browse the web, page through Instagram, and spend plenty of time perusing Facebook. The S7 managed to end each day with at least 20% left, if not more. That's good news.\nThe S7 includes the typical set of Samsung power management tools. Samsung's Power Saver mode and Ultra Power Saver mode each offer distinct benefits. The former tones down the screens, notifications, and the processor to drum up a bit more life from the battery. The latter puts the phone into ultra basics mode with a greyscale screen and severely limits apps to push through hours of basic communications.\nThe S7 supports Quick Charge 3.0 and rapid wireless charging. When plugged into the included charger, I found the S7 charged from 20% to 100% in 90 minutes. Wireless charging took a bit longer at 2.5 hours, but that's still pretty good.\nBluetooth, GPS, NFC, WiFi\nSamsung was sure to endow the S7 with the usual set of radios for secondary communications. The S7 supports Bluetooth 4.2 and the typical set of profiles for connecting to accessories, computers, and vehicles. The phone pairs easily with everything. Phone calls sent to mono headsets and my car's hands-free system were very good. I was impressed with the clarity of calls through a headset, in particular. Music pushed to my favorite Bluetooth speaker was also very good, but I've heard better.\nThe S7's NFC radio was instrumental in helping pair the device with several of these Bluetooth accessories. In other words, it works as intended. The NFC radio may also be used with Android Pay, which is preloaded on the phone, and Samsung Pay, which is available as a separate download from the Google Play Store.\nGoogle Maps pinpointed my location on the S7 faster than it has with any other device. We're talking 2 or 3 seconds. Accuracy was down to 20 feet, which is about as good as it gets. Not only is the S7 quick and accurate with respect to location, but it worked flawlessly with Google Maps to serve as a powerful navigation tool.\nThe WiFi radio was impressively quick.\nview article on one page\nNext page: Software\nSamsung Galaxy S7 Clears FCC with Single Approval\nThe FCC this week approved a pair of new Samsung phones that are almost certainly the new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge (or equivalent). Unlike previous generations of the flagship phone, Samsung was able to have all U.S.\nHands On with the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge\nSamsung's 2016 flagship smartphones are updates to last year's models. Each features modern specs and brings water resistance to the table, as well as support for memory cards.\nSamsung Releases Pink Gold Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge\nSamsung today announced a pink gold version of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The new color will be available only at Best Buy stores in the U.S.\nSamsung and The Weather Channel Team Up for Galaxy App\nSamsung and The Weather Channel have created an exclusive weather app only for owners of Galaxy-branded smartphones. The Weather Channel App for Samsung offers features the regular Weather Channel app does not include.\nVerizon Rolls Out Galaxy S7 BOGO Offer\nVerizon Wireless has made a Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge buy-one, get-one deal of its own available to smartphone shoppers. Beginning today, customers who buy one Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge can receive a second one for free as long as the second one is activated on a new line.\n5.1\" display 1440 x 2560 pixels\nSnapdragon 820 processor 4 GB RAM\n3,000 mAh battery\nMemory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC, Wireless Charging, Fingerprint Reader, Water-Resistant, VR-ready\nmore news about:\nainytech\nS7 Curved Edge\nWhen I recommend the 3D tempered glass screen protector to our clients, they always surprised at the S7 is curved edge, they thought screen of S7 is flat. Yes, AINYTECH (www.ainytech.com) offer 2.5D full cover tempered glass screen protector & 3D full cover tempered glass screen protector.\nSolomonX\nMar 11, 2016, 4:37 PM\nIf I had disposable income this would go well with my Note 5. Very Nice Phone!\nI agree with you, the note 5 with high performance-price, especially camera pixel is pretty hight\ngadgetgator\nYou said: \"The metal frame has a matte finish that I prefer to chrome. The glass on our review unit is black onyx, but the phone also comes in gold, silver, and white.\"\nWhat Frankenstein version of this phone did they send you for review? Nowhere on any U.S. carrier have I seen a silver and black combo and certainly not on Verizon either. In fact you can't even get an all silver version (only the Edge) or a white one at all (only in Europe). So thus far at launch the only thing available in the U.S. is just two colors to pick from: platinum gold and all black. So I don't know how you came about the info on other colors or that interesting sporty two tone model you are showing, but I'm interested in finding out!\nThe GS7 review\nNice review for a typically apple leaning site.\nThe truth Samsung is going to eat Apples lunch with this phone and the Note 6 in a few months.\nFollow @phonescoop on Twitter\nSubscribe to news & reviews with RSS Follow @phonescoop on Twitter Phone Scoop on Facebook Subscribe to Phone Scoop on YouTube Follow on Instagram"
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6 All-Pro selections
9 Pro Bowls
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Walter JonesCareer Highlights
All-Pro selections
Pro Bowls
"You learn in the game to be accountable and I think for my kids just teaching them how to be accountable. And maybe they won’t play the game of football but just being accountable for things in life.”
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Class of 2014Enshrinement speech
(Florida State)...6'5'', 300...Walter Junior Jones ... Selected in 1st round (6th player overall) by Seahawks in 1997 … Earned starting left tackle spot in rookie training camp … Consensus pick for multiple all-rookie teams ... Team leader and integral part of Shaun Alexander’s MVP season in 2005 when RB ran for franchise-record and league-high 1,880 yards and set NFL mark for TDs in season … All-Pro six times … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s … Born January 19, 1974 in Aliceville, Alabama.
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Walter Jones Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks traded up in the 1997 NFL Draft in order to select Florida State tackle Walter Jones as the sixth overall pick. The move paid off over the next 12 seasons as he solidified himself as the cornerstone of the Seahawks offensive line while becoming one of the finest tackles in the NFL.
His ability on the football field was evident from the start. He earned the starting left tackle spot during his rookie training camp, was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month in October, and selected as a consensus pick for multiple all-rookie teams that year. Jones provided blindside protection for quarterback Warren Moon as the Seahawks topped the NFL in total passing yards that season.
Following the 1999 season, Jones became the first offensive linemen in Seahawks history to be elected to the Pro Bowl. It marked the first of a team-record nine All-Star nods he received in his career.
His level of play continued to escalate and in 2001 he was recognized with his first selection as a first-team All-Pro. Highlights that season included Jones and his line mates opening holes for Shaun Alexander’s 266-yard day that, at the time, was the fourth highest single-game rushing total in league history. Jones earned first-team All-Pro honors five more times (2002, 2004-07).
Seattle possessed what was arguably the NFL’s finest left side at the time with Jones entrenched at tackle alongside perennial Pro Bowl guard Steve Hutchinson. A team leader, Jones was an integral part of Alexander’s MVP season in 2005. Jones helped his running back chalk up a franchise-record and league-high 1,880 yards while establishing the then NFL mark for touchdowns in a season (28) as Seattle led the NFL in scoring with 452 points.
Jones’ team-record 10 playoff starts included the 2005 NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl XL. In all, he played in 180 regular season games during his career. He was a first-team selection of the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s.
Walter Jones's Stats
Year Team G
1997 Seattle 12
Career Total 180
Walter Jones's Championship Games
2005 NFC – Seattle Seahawks 34, Carolina Panthers 14
Jones started at left tackle.
Super Bowl XL – Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Seattle Seahawks 10
Walter Jones's Career Highlights
All-Pro: 2001 (AP) • 2002 (PFWA) • 2004 (AP, PFWA, SN) • 2005 (AP, PFWA, SN) • 2006 (PFWA, SN) • 2007 (AP, PFWA, SN)
All-Pro Second Team: 2006 (AP) • 2008 (AP)
All-AFC: 2001 (PW)
All-NFC: 2002 (PW) • 2003 (PW) • 2004 (PW) • 2005 (PW) • 2006 (PW) • 2007 (PW)
(9) – 2000, 2002, 2003*, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008*, 2009*
*Did not play
Seahawks records held by Jones
(Records through the 2008 season, Jones' final season with Seattle)
• [2nd] Most Games Started, Career – 180
Postseason Records
• [1st] Most Games Played, Career – 10
• [1st] Most Games Started, Career – 10
• NFL All-Decade Team of 2000s
Year-by-Year Team Records
Year Team W L T Division Finish
1997 Seattle Seahawks 8 8 0 (3rd)
1999 Seattle Seahawks 9 7 0 (1st)
2000 Seattle Seahawks 6 10 0 (4th)
2001 Seattle Seahawks 9 7 0 (2nd)
2003 Seattle Seahawks 10 6 0 (2nd)
2005 Seattle Seahawks 13 3 0 (1st)
2008 Seattle Seahawks 4 12 0 (3rd)
Qualified for Postseason in Bold
Walter Jones's Career Capsule
Full Name: Walter Junior Jones
Birthdate: January 19, 1974
Birthplace: Aliceville, Alabama
High School: Aliceville (AL)
Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: February 1, 2014
Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 2, 2014
Other Members of Class of 2014: Derrick Brooks, Ray Guy, Claude Humphrey, Andre Reed, Michael Strahan, Aeneas Williams
Pro Career: 12 seasons, 180 games
Drafted: 1st round (6th player overall) in 1997 by Seattle Seahawks
Walter Jones Enshrinement speech
Pro Football Hall of Fame Field
WALTER JONES:
Wow, thank you, Son, for that wonderful introduction. I am truly blessed. To my fellow Hall of Famers, I am so honored to wear this gold jacket, No. 284 of 287. I'll wear it with pride, and I promise to respect all it represents as long as I live.
It's an honor to join Steve Largent and Cortez Kennedy. As the third player to represent the Seahawks franchise and the 12th Man. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't been thinking about this day ever since Cortez came into this enshrinement two years ago. Walter Jones, you're next.
Steve, you have set the standard for all Seahawks to follow. And Cortez, you showed us all what it's like to be a professional and a real Hall of Famer. To you both, I plan to pay your graciousness forward. Believe me, I have an attitude of gratitude for so many people who helped me become who I am, and today I want to share with you who I am.
I grew up in Aliceville, Alabama. The seventh of eight kids and the fourth son to a wonderful woman. My family means the world to me. We may not have had much, but Mom always made sure we had everything we needed. With eight kids, that can be tough. Occasionally the power would go out or we might not have enough food in the morning. But understand something, we were never in the dark and never went to bed hungry. That is a true testament to my mother Earline Jones.
Mama, I love you. Thank you for all your hard work, determination, and perseverance. No matter how tough things got, you treated us the right way. Mama, I remember many nights hearing you cry and pray. Now as I stand here, I can say that prayer does have the power of change. You always supported me and the decisions I made. Speaking for the rest of my siblings, you should take such pride in the family you raised. You're the real Hall of Famer. You set such an example for your kids and grandkids. We all love you so much. Thank you.
To my brothers and sisters, you all have been so important to me. I love you. To my oldest sister, Beverly, thank you for the gifts and the big sister love. I do remember, you've always been there. To my oldest brother, Cornelius, you are the father figure in my life. Thanks for taking care of us when Mom was working those long hours.
To Gwen, the party starter. You kept me up to all the great music when I was young. You were so cool. When you would break curfew, I was the one that unlocked the door. Sorry, Mom.
To Danny, the first to leave the nest and go off and join the Army, thank you. You showed me you could leave Aliceville and become something. Like all the men and women who serve our country, you are a true hero.
To Valeria, you are the true spirit of Mom. You kept us together and sometimes apart, but that's what makes you special. Love you.
To Tony, thank you for just being my brother and making sure your baby brother was okay. Love you, man.
And to my baby sister, Tanya, thank you for the “I just called to say I love you” calls. I'm always here for you, Sis. To my kids, Walterius and Waleria, I love you so much, and I'm so proud of the beautiful young people you've become. Walterius, I'm so proud to be representing you today. You've been by my side throughout this process, and I'm so glad we shared this.
Waleria, my beautiful daughter, you're my baby girl, and Daddy is always there for you. I told you I was going to give you a shout out. So everyone watching tonight, go follow my daughter on Instagram. Love you.
To Valeria, my ex wife and the mother of our kids. I just want to say you've been strong through it all. You've become a friend that truly knows me. We've been through it, but we made it. Thank you.
My stepson Randal, Kensal, and Rafael, I love you all very much.
To the rest of my family and friends, thank you for your love and support.
To my family members who have passed but are with us today in spirit, Amanda Connor, Grandma, my granddad, the original Walter Jones, and my grandmother, Vernon Jones who we lovingly call "Muh Dear."
I spent many a summers with my grandparents. Muh Dear kept the sweet tea flowing, and left me with some great family memories. Granddad had a strong work ethic which he instilled in me, and I know I've done him proud. I helped him with the chores and in the garden. But he always left us enough time to be kids and enjoy the summer.
Wayne Jones was like a brother to me. I loved summers with him. I learned from them that if you want it, you can get it, and nothing comes between family. We love family no matter what. My football journey began in Aliceville High School, as an oversized ninth grader. Coach Pierce McIntosh approached me and asked me have you ever played football or thought about playing? Which I hadn't. He immediately took me to the fields. Afterwards, I said, what do you think? He said, I think you're a million dollars walking around broke. Coach, you saw something in me that I didn't see in myself. You pushed me and believed in me. You came along at a perfect time in my life. You taught me discipline and work ethic. Your motto, better is possible, and good is not enough. Everything I learned from you in high school, I used in my pro career. I hope I made you proud. Thank you.
Also, I want to give a special mention to Miss McIntosh. Miss Mac, thank you for always being there for me.
To French Camp Academy, the school that allowed me to continue my studies and graduate in high school and continue my football journey. If not for this wonderful school, I wouldn't be standing here tonight. Coach Robert Poole and Glen Davis and Holmes Community College. I am so glad I passed the eyeball test. You were my home away from home. Thank you for my first college football experience.
To my alma mater, Florida State and Coach Bobby Bowden, thank you for the experience and the opportunity to play Division 1 football with some of the greatest athletes. I am forever grateful. Go Noles.
I had three head coaches in the NFL. Dennis Erickson, Jim Mora, and Mike Holmgren. Thank you for your support and leadership. You all had a tremendous impact on me.
Coach Holmgren, you'll be standing up here one day. Thank you for bringing success to the northwest. Whatever you told us, we believed, and everybody followed your lead. Randy Mueller and Mickey Loomis drafted me and forever changed my life. A special shout out to Mike Reinfeldt for all those contract battles you made with my agent Roosevelt Barnes. Being franchised really helped define my character and my career. Missing training camp wasn't bad either.
Roosevelt, thanks for believing in me, looking out for me, and keeping me grounded and focused. You told me to handle my business on the field and you would take care of the rest. You began as my agent, but ended up my brother.
To Shelly Schmidt, the assistant of all assistants. You have been nothing but wonderful. Thank you. My teammates and their friendships have been such a huge part of my success. In 1997, my rookie year, I watched guys like Joey Galloway, Sam Adams, Kevin Mawae, Winston Moss, Phillip Daniels, Chad Brown, and Willie Williams. I learned so much from these guys.
Thanks to all the running backs I blocked for during my career, Shaun Alexander, Mack Strong, Ricky Watters, Chris Warren, and Lamar Smith, and the great quarterbacks, John Kinta, John Friesz, Warren Moon, Brock Huard, Trent Dilfer, and Matt Hasselbeck.
Matt, I'm sorry I slapped you at training camp (laughing). But because I protect the quarterbacks, I have the right to slap the quarterbacks (laughing). You got mad at the O line. Love you too. You got mad at O line was having fun the last night of camp and slammed your door, so it was your fault and Robbie's. Trent Dilfer, thanks for mentioning my name on TV.
To the guys I blocked with, went to battle with, to this day our relationships mean so much. Howard "House" Ballard, you taught me the ropes when I first came into the league. Robbie Tobeck, a special friend and leader. Thanks for the Sopranos and cigars. A true warrior and as tough as they come.
Sean Locklear for holding down the other side in my position while I was missing camp. I take great pride in that line. It was one of the best.
Steve Hutchinson, I really enjoyed playing next to you. What a great player. We were a pretty tough combo. Hutch, I promise there won't be any ceasar salads at the party tonight. That's an inside joke. But the camaraderie and special memories with my teammates are what I miss most.
To the other left guards I played with, I loved playing with you all. Pete Kendall, a true student and coach on the field. Thanks for making my rookie year easy, Rob Sims, Mike Wahle, Floyd Womack, and Chris Spencer, thank you.
I also got a chance to learn the importance of preparation from two Hall of Famers, Warren Moon and Jerry Rice. To all my O line coaches, thank you. Howard Mudd, thanks for believing that I was the guy and giving me the left tackle spot from day one. Tom Lovat, thanks for making the game so easy. You're a great teacher. To Mike Solari, so sorry I didn't get a chance to work with you more, but it would have been fun.
To all the NFL tackles that came before me. Guys like Jonathan Ogden, Erik Williams, Orlando Pace, Willie Roaf, Jackie Slater, Art Shell, and Tony Boselli, it was an honor to watch you guys. Thanks for paving the way. A special thanks to the legendary Anthony Muñoz. In high school Coach Mac gave me a video of offensive line drills. After watching that video and witnessing the greatness that is Anthony Muñoz. It inspired me to be on the O line. I realized then that athletes could be on the O line. I'd also like to recognize former Seahawk great, Kenny Easley. I believe he is deserving of a place within these hallowed walls of the Hall of Fame.
Thank you, Paul Allen. What a great team owner. The Seattle Seahawks is a truly special organization. As most of you learned this past season, from top to bottom it is ruled with ethics that transcends from the front office, to the equipment room, to the coaching staff, and the training and medical staff, and ultimately from the owners to the fans. Thank you Pete Carroll, John Schneider, and Peter McLoughlin, for always welcoming me back to the VMAC training facility. And to the best equipment guy in the league, Erik Kennedy. Thanks to you and your staff past and present for taking care of me. EK, I am honored to call you a friend. To the Seattle media, thank you. I've enjoyed every interview, seriously. You were always fair to me and appreciate the role of what we do.
Thank you Mike Sando for presenting me to the Hall of Fame, though I didn't need any help (laughing). Seriously, all of the news organizations for keeping me relevant, it's been a great ride.
To the 12th Man, what a wonderful group of fans. I truly loved playing for you all, and training with you last season and always representing the 12. You complete the organization. Every Seahawk fan, I appreciate you. To the Hall of Fame and its wonderful staff, Dave Baker and Tammy Owens, thank you for preparing me for this weekend and taking care of me and my family.
A special thanks to Suzanne Lavender, Julie Barber, Shelly Schmidt, and Party 411 for helping me plan this special occasion. Oh, oh, sorry about that.
Football has been a blessing. It has changed my life and those around me. It is a bond that keeps a family together, and provided opportunities where there was just inspiration and determination. The thing I've learned along this incredible journey, I'm not only cheering for the rest of my life, but pass it on to anyone that loves the game. Thank you, go Seahawks, and I love Seattle.
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9.22. Subquery Expressions
This section describes the SQL-compliant subquery expressions available in PostgreSQL. All of the expression forms documented in this section return Boolean (true/false) results.
9.22.1. EXISTS
EXISTS (subquery)
The argument of EXISTS is an arbitrary SELECT statement, or subquery. The subquery is evaluated to determine whether it returns any rows. If it returns at least one row, the result of EXISTS is "true"; if the subquery returns no rows, the result of EXISTS is "false".
The subquery can refer to variables from the surrounding query, which will act as constants during any one evaluation of the subquery.
The subquery will generally only be executed long enough to determine whether at least one row is returned, not all the way to completion. It is unwise to write a subquery that has side effects (such as calling sequence functions); whether the side effects occur might be unpredictable.
Since the result depends only on whether any rows are returned, and not on the contents of those rows, the output list of the subquery is normally unimportant. A common coding convention is to write all EXISTS tests in the form EXISTS(SELECT 1 WHERE ...). There are exceptions to this rule however, such as subqueries that use INTERSECT.
This simple example is like an inner join on col2, but it produces at most one output row for each tab1 row, even if there are several matching tab2 rows:
SELECT col1
FROM tab1
WHERE EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM tab2 WHERE col2 = tab1.col2);
9.22.2. IN
expression IN (subquery)
The right-hand side is a parenthesized subquery, which must return exactly one column. The left-hand expression is evaluated and compared to each row of the subquery result. The result of IN is "true" if any equal subquery row is found. The result is "false" if no equal row is found (including the case where the subquery returns no rows).
Note that if the left-hand expression yields null, or if there are no equal right-hand values and at least one right-hand row yields null, the result of the IN construct will be null, not false. This is in accordance with SQL's normal rules for Boolean combinations of null values.
As with EXISTS, it's unwise to assume that the subquery will be evaluated completely.
row_constructor IN (subquery)
The left-hand side of this form of IN is a row constructor, as described in Section 4.2.13. The right-hand side is a parenthesized subquery, which must return exactly as many columns as there are expressions in the left-hand row. The left-hand expressions are evaluated and compared row-wise to each row of the subquery result. The result of IN is "true" if any equal subquery row is found. The result is "false" if no equal row is found (including the case where the subquery returns no rows).
As usual, null values in the rows are combined per the normal rules of SQL Boolean expressions. Two rows are considered equal if all their corresponding members are non-null and equal; the rows are unequal if any corresponding members are non-null and unequal; otherwise the result of that row comparison is unknown (null). If all the per-row results are either unequal or null, with at least one null, then the result of IN is null.
9.22.3. NOT IN
expression NOT IN (subquery)
The right-hand side is a parenthesized subquery, which must return exactly one column. The left-hand expression is evaluated and compared to each row of the subquery result. The result of NOT IN is "true" if only unequal subquery rows are found (including the case where the subquery returns no rows). The result is "false" if any equal row is found.
Note that if the left-hand expression yields null, or if there are no equal right-hand values and at least one right-hand row yields null, the result of the NOT IN construct will be null, not true. This is in accordance with SQL's normal rules for Boolean combinations of null values.
row_constructor NOT IN (subquery)
The left-hand side of this form of NOT IN is a row constructor, as described in Section 4.2.13. The right-hand side is a parenthesized subquery, which must return exactly as many columns as there are expressions in the left-hand row. The left-hand expressions are evaluated and compared row-wise to each row of the subquery result. The result of NOT IN is "true" if only unequal subquery rows are found (including the case where the subquery returns no rows). The result is "false" if any equal row is found.
As usual, null values in the rows are combined per the normal rules of SQL Boolean expressions. Two rows are considered equal if all their corresponding members are non-null and equal; the rows are unequal if any corresponding members are non-null and unequal; otherwise the result of that row comparison is unknown (null). If all the per-row results are either unequal or null, with at least one null, then the result of NOT IN is null.
9.22.4. ANY/SOME
expression operator ANY (subquery)
expression operator SOME (subquery)
The right-hand side is a parenthesized subquery, which must return exactly one column. The left-hand expression is evaluated and compared to each row of the subquery result using the given operator, which must yield a Boolean result. The result of ANY is "true" if any true result is obtained. The result is "false" if no true result is found (including the case where the subquery returns no rows).
SOME is a synonym for ANY. IN is equivalent to = ANY.
Note that if there are no successes and at least one right-hand row yields null for the operator's result, the result of the ANY construct will be null, not false. This is in accordance with SQL's normal rules for Boolean combinations of null values.
row_constructor operator ANY (subquery)
row_constructor operator SOME (subquery)
The left-hand side of this form of ANY is a row constructor, as described in Section 4.2.13. The right-hand side is a parenthesized subquery, which must return exactly as many columns as there are expressions in the left-hand row. The left-hand expressions are evaluated and compared row-wise to each row of the subquery result, using the given operator. The result of ANY is "true" if the comparison returns true for any subquery row. The result is "false" if the comparison returns false for every subquery row (including the case where the subquery returns no rows). The result is NULL if no comparison with a subquery row returns true, and at least one comparison returns NULL.
See Section 9.23.5 for details about the meaning of a row constructor comparison.
9.22.5. ALL
expression operator ALL (subquery)
The right-hand side is a parenthesized subquery, which must return exactly one column. The left-hand expression is evaluated and compared to each row of the subquery result using the given operator, which must yield a Boolean result. The result of ALL is "true" if all rows yield true (including the case where the subquery returns no rows). The result is "false" if any false result is found. The result is NULL if no comparison with a subquery row returns false, and at least one comparison returns NULL.
NOT IN is equivalent to <> ALL.
row_constructor operator ALL (subquery)
The left-hand side of this form of ALL is a row constructor, as described in Section 4.2.13. The right-hand side is a parenthesized subquery, which must return exactly as many columns as there are expressions in the left-hand row. The left-hand expressions are evaluated and compared row-wise to each row of the subquery result, using the given operator. The result of ALL is "true" if the comparison returns true for all subquery rows (including the case where the subquery returns no rows). The result is "false" if the comparison returns false for any subquery row. The result is NULL if no comparison with a subquery row returns false, and at least one comparison returns NULL.
9.22.6. Single-row Comparison
row_constructor operator (subquery)
The left-hand side is a row constructor, as described in Section 4.2.13. The right-hand side is a parenthesized subquery, which must return exactly as many columns as there are expressions in the left-hand row. Furthermore, the subquery cannot return more than one row. (If it returns zero rows, the result is taken to be null.) The left-hand side is evaluated and compared row-wise to the single subquery result row.
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The Legend of Bodhi Tree
Bodhi tree, also known as Bodhivriksa, ficus religiosa, or peepal tree, is considered sacred around the world. It has come to symbolise clear vision, love, and purity after Gautam Buddha sat underneath the Bodhi tree and attained enlightenment. That was centuries ago, but the legend and the folk stories around the Bodhi tree still exist today. The tree has special significance in Buddhist and Hindu literature, and is popularised even by great rulers like Ashoka. Here are some legends about the Bodhi tree that are worth noting:
1. Gautam Buddha distantly watched this tree for seven days, and when he finally did take those sixteen steps to approach it, a lotus flower blossomed under each step.
2. In the Jataka tales, a piece of Indian literature that documents Buddha’s journey, the claim is that Buddha informed all his devotees that in case he is not around to see them and should they like to show their respect to him, the Bodhi tree is the rightful substitute in his absence.
3. Ashoka was a famous Buddhist ruler and he declared the Bodhi tree as a ruler of his land.
4. Ceylon is a place in India where Buddhism has been evolving since millennia. Bodhi trees are known to be planted all across that region, in temples, relic chambers, and monasteries.
5. For Hindus, Bodhi trees are a source of religious merit. Since ancient centuries, it is believed that those who plant this tree will be rewarded with heavenly bliss and will never go to hell. In modern India, people plant the Bodhi tree near a tank believing that when the leaves end up falling in the water, they turn into offerings for their ancestors.
6. In Kerala, the fame and reputation of a temple depends on the height of the Bodhi tree inside of it. It is also called the tree of councils, and the leaders in Kerala are known to have conducted courts of justice as well as elections under this tree, since it serves as a force of truth and a deterrent of lying.
7. There is a Bodhi tree is almost every village in India, except in the Himalayas where temperatures are too cold for it to grow.
8. Groups of three and five trees including a Bodhi tree are considered both a blessing and an auspicious step. When these groups of trees exist in a community, they are known to clear the air, invite much happiness, help initiate lasting marriages and fertility, and bring great wealth in the community. In other words, together, the trees strengthen the surrounding community and improve the lives of its people.
9. Bodhi tree is paired with banyan for prosperity. Triads include Bodhi tree with: a) Banyan and neem; b) Bael and neem; c) Neem and Mango. A group of five including the Bodhi tree (east side), commonly called Panchavati, may include: a) Banyan (west side); b) Bael (north side); c) Amla (south side); d) Ashoka (southeast side). One can also replace Bael with Neem to form a Panchavati. Pachavati is present in Pratapgarh farms too!
10. In India, there is an occasion called the tree marriage. It basically implies that two trees, including the Bodhi tree, can be married to each other, to gods, and even to humans. Such a union is supposed to be a powerful natural force.
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Qualitative Transparency Deliberations
on behalf of the APSA Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research
DRAFT WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Cluster I: Fundamentals
Working groups considering fundamental questions concerning the pursuit of transparency in qualitative empirical research, which cut across the particular forms of research in which qualitative scholars engage
I.1. Ontological/Epistemological Priors
How do understandings of transparency turn on ontological and/or epistemological priors?
I.2. Research Ethics: Human Subjects and Research Openness
How should the pursuit of transparency interface with ethical obligations to protect human subjects?
I.3. Power and Institutionalization
Costs, benefits, and practicalities of different ways of institutionalizing the promotion of research transparency – and their interaction with power and resource differentials in the profession
Cluster II: Forms of Evidence
Working groups considering what it means to be transparent when working with two kinds of empirical sources commonly considered by qualitative researchers.
II.1. Text-based Sources
How are and how should scholars be transparent about working with primary and secondary text-based sources
II.2. Evidence from Researcher Interactions with Human Participants
How are and how should scholars be transparent when using first-hand observations of, or interactions with, human participants as sources
Cluster III: Analytic Approaches and Methodologies
Working groups considering distinctive ways of linking our empirical observations to our interpretations, inferences, or claims
III.1. Comparative Methods and Process Tracing
How are and how should scholars be transparent in their use of comparative and process-tracing methods?
III.2. Interpretive Methods
What does transparency mean for various interpretive methodologies, and how are its value and limits understood by interpretive scholars?
III.3. Ethnography and Participant Observation
How are and how should scholars be transparent in their use of ethnographic methods?
III.4. Set-Theoretic Approaches, esp. QCA
How are and how should scholars be transparent in their use of algorithmic forms of analysis of qualitative data?
III.5. Content Analysis
How are and how should scholars be transparent when using non-automated forms of content analysis?
Cluster IV: Research Settings/Topics
Working groups considering particular contexts or substantive topics that raise distinctive issues for the pursuit of transparency.
IV.1. Authoritarian/Repressive Political Regimes
What are the distinctive transparency challenges that arise for research in authoritarian or repressive political regimes?
IV.2. Settings of Political Violence
What are the distinctive transparency challenges that arise for research in settings of political violence?
IV.3. Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations
Substantive Dimensions of the Deliberations
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QTD Process
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[quote="separkinson"]I wonder what more people think of Mimi Keck's idea of "walking" readers through research; as she and others noted, it underscores a very different approach to transparency than the definition to which many subscribe. It also relates to some of Joe Soss's comments at last year's APSA, which is that many researchers engaging in intensive fieldwork frequently want [i]more[/i] space in publications to discuss the stories behind and processes/decisions undergirding their research. Is what Keck suggests fully possible outside of books? Is it/should it be incentivized in article-length scholarship? What are the implications for scholars at different points in their careers?[/quote]
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Post by JoeWhite » Thu May 19, 2016 10:59 pm
My name is Joe White and I do U.S. politics and policy and some comparative politics and policy - especially health care - at Case Western. Much of my work involves secondary research so I just cite the sources. I don't have to worry about knowledge of the language. But I have done a bunch of original qualitative research about Congress and especially federal budgeting. So in the course of that I have conducted somewhere over 300 confidential interviews over the course of the past quarter century.
Confidential interviews are gained on the basis of trust relationships. I promise full confidentiality. I am referred to people by those whom I have interviewed before. I go back to people whom I have interviewed before, because I want to understand change and can ask them to compare situations. I draw my own conclusions about who can be trusted in what ways, and then I have to provide information about my sources that is clear enough to provide some sense of their ability to speak to an issue and yet vague enough so that they cannot be precisely identified. They can have very good reasons not to want to be identified.
Here is an example: I did some work on budgeting during the GWBush years, and in particular decision-making within the executive branch. That involved interviewing within and about OMB. In what I wrote, I made claims about how the administration made decisions about budget totals. One source I called something like, "a highly ranked OMB political official" - you know the usual locutions.
The most reasonable true identity for such a person would be the OMB Director. The good news is, there were four of them during the administration. The bad news is, one is a sitting U.S. Senator who might get nominated for Vice President; a second is a long-serving former Governor who was frequently mentioned as a potential candidate for president and still might be some day; a third is out of politics for now but is running a significant interest group and might well go into a GOP administration even if he doesn't run for office again; and the fourth probably will never be a candidate but could be, oh, nominated for Secretary of the Treasury or go back to being White House Chief of Staff. If my source happened to be an OMB Director, am I really supposed to share my interview, with identifying information? But if I don't give the identifying information, how does anyone else know how well-positioned the person was to describe what I quote him describing?
I just don't see how DA-RT could possibly work reasonably with elite interviewing. I recognize the problem with asking people to trust me. Heck, I've constantly wished I could identify my sources - for example, when a politician makes an argument in public that s/he has directly contradicted in an interview. It bothers me to be sitting on more than a thousand pages of interviews that others don't get to see (well, once or twice I have shared material, with many strong promises of confidentiality, with people I think I know well enough to trust; but even that makes me nervous). But I talk to staff people who are not free to be public. I talk to bureaucrats who are in difficult situations balancing demands from their political bosses and Congress. I talk to advocates about how they pursue their objectives, which might not be quite the same as their public self-presentations I ask people about how they do their jobs, and ask for examples, and the examples would identify them or at least greatly narrow the possibilities.
Yes, you could conclude that I do "journalism" which is not "political science." But if the discipline forces its members to meet strict standards of sharing and transparency, then only journalists will be in a position to do some of the most basic investigations of political behavior. That's nuts.
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Post by james.heilman » Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:27 am
Two thoughts on this thread:
1) I like the idea of walking the reader through the research process. I wonder if our in-the-field practices will change so that we can more easily make our research process transparent for articles than we currently do. Training for graduate students would have to include some practices that field researchers could make use of so that when they start writing they are able to easily take field notes and make them transparent for an article or appendix to an article.
2) Some people in this thread have mentioned that one option is to not publish in journals that sign onto DART. As a graduate student I am concerned about how this could effect how others evaluate my work. If many of the top journals implement transparency requirements that are extra-onerous or impossible to fulfill for some types of qualitative research, then I might have to publish in journals that could be well recognized by peers in my sub-discipline but might not be as well respected by the political science discipline at large. Therefore, this could put me at a competitive disadvantage when I am on the job market. Since hiring committees are not discipline specific, I strive to publish in top-tier journals so that when people on a hiring committee debate my CV there cannot be an argument about the quality of the journals I have published in. Furthermore, once I am a faculty member working towards tenure, I will continue to want to publish in widely respected journals in order to make my tenure review as smooth as possible. I recognize that as new transparency standards are enforced the reputations of journals will change in ways we cannot predict. I hope that a sufficient number of journals that are respected throughout the discipline and publish a wide range of research topics and methodologies remain and that the discipline does not lose they type of journals.
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Post by separkinson » Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:13 pm
Thanks, Sean, Tim, and other posters; this is all very productive! One of the things that has surfaced repeatedly in these debates is the assumption that deciding what to make, being able to access ingredients, the "sausage making" process, and the culinary product are necessarily discrete "steps" that can be divorced from each other. For many research traditions--especially critical and interpretive ones (as Kathy Cramer and Tim Pachirat discuss in their QMMR essays)--this sort of distinction/separation simply doesn't hold.
If we're going to stick with the food metaphor, I wonder if talking about the proverbial distinctions between: 1.) Sharing exact ingredients; 2.) Providing a general "recipe" (the kinds of things that we do to gain access, the general and likely context variant types of "ingredients" used, general strategies of generating evidence, and ways of engaging with data), and; 3.) Sharing knowledge about what it takes to "make sausage" (meat grinder) versus "bake a cake" (mixer) would be useful.
Lunchtime.
If we're going to stick with the food metaphor, I wonder if talking about the proverbial distinctions between: 1.) Sharing [i]exact[/i] ingredients; 2.) Providing a general "recipe" (the [b]kinds[/b] of things that we do to gain access, the general and likely context variant [b]types[/b] of "ingredients" used, general strategies of generating evidence, and ways of engaging with data), and; 3.) Sharing knowledge about what it takes to "make sausage" (meat grinder) versus "bake a cake" (mixer) would be useful.
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Post by TimButhe » Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:01 am
Thank you for your post, Sean. The question of how much our readers are interested in the "sausage-making," i.e., the research process rather than just the research product (and how much we as scholarly authors are interested in conveying information about that process) is certainly an interesting one.
It may be that many readers are only interested in the sausage and not the "sausage-making," i.e., information about the research process. And for popular books or intro-level textbooks focusing on the key research findings may be fine. But it seems to me that we as scholars--at least those of us who embrace the "scientific" ambitions of Political Science (appropriately broadly understood)--must be interested both in learning about other researchers' process and sharing information about our own. Such information is essential for learning from each other (including the mistakes). And it is impossible to really interpret and assess the research findings without knowing how they were obtained.
An important question then is: How can we provide the most important and most useful information without unduly high costs to readability? Marc Trachtenberg, in his article in the QMMR symposium on Transparency in Qualitative and Multi-Method Research (http://ssrn.com/abstract=2652097), not only identifies this tension between increasing transparency and writing for a broad audience; he also makes some suggestions for overcoming/reducing that tension, yet much more can and should surely be said about that topic.
An important question then is: How can we provide the most important and most useful information without unduly high costs to readability? Marc Trachtenberg, in his article in the QMMR symposium on Transparency in Qualitative and Multi-Method Research ([url]http://ssrn.com/abstract=2652097[/url]), not only identifies this tension between increasing transparency and writing for a broad audience; he also makes some suggestions for overcoming/reducing that tension, yet much more can and should surely be said about that topic.
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Post by seanyom » Tue Apr 26, 2016 3:35 pm
separkinson wrote: I wonder what more people think of Mimi Keck's idea of "walking" readers through research; as she and others noted, it underscores a very different approach to transparency than the definition to which many subscribe. It also relates to some of Joe Soss's comments at last year's APSA, which is that many researchers engaging in intensive fieldwork frequently want more space in publications to discuss the stories behind and processes/decisions undergirding their research.
Is what Keck suggests fully possible outside of books? Is it/should it be incentivized in article-length scholarship? What are the implications for scholars at different points in their careers?
I would guess, Sarah, that some scholars would not want to be completely transparent (or let's call it honest) in divulging to their readers, and students, what precise sequence of steps they undertook (and the mistakes they made) in order to end up with the publishable manuscript in article or book form. We want readers to be interested in the sausage, not how it's made. DA-RT is like the FDA ordering a manufacturer to tell consumers where it is getting the ingredients for the sausage, but that's it. Consumers still don't know, precisely, how it's being made in that opaque factory behind locked doors.
On the other hand, many of us do want to be more transparent, but publishing norms in article or book form prevent us from disclosing all of these messy mental steps and random empirical mishaps that occurred along the way of crafting our scholarship.
[quote="separkinson"]I wonder what more people think of Mimi Keck's idea of "walking" readers through research; as she and others noted, it underscores a very different approach to transparency than the definition to which many subscribe. It also relates to some of Joe Soss's comments at last year's APSA, which is that many researchers engaging in intensive fieldwork frequently want [i]more[/i] space in publications to discuss the stories behind and processes/decisions undergirding their research.
Is what Keck suggests fully possible outside of books? Is it/should it be incentivized in article-length scholarship? What are the implications for scholars at different points in their careers?[/quote]
Post by separkinson » Mon Apr 25, 2016 3:42 pm
I wonder what more people think of Mimi Keck's idea of "walking" readers through research; as she and others noted, it underscores a very different approach to transparency than the definition to which many subscribe. It also relates to some of Joe Soss's comments at last year's APSA, which is that many researchers engaging in intensive fieldwork frequently want more space in publications to discuss the stories behind and processes/decisions undergirding their research.
I wonder what more people think of Mimi Keck's idea of "walking" readers through research; as she and others noted, it underscores a very different approach to transparency than the definition to which many subscribe. It also relates to some of Joe Soss's comments at last year's APSA, which is that many researchers engaging in intensive fieldwork frequently want [i]more[/i] space in publications to discuss the stories behind and processes/decisions undergirding their research.
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Post by Guest » Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:04 am
[quote="mkeck"]But by "walk them through," I do not mean make available to them every document or interview or set of fieldnotes or set of meeting minutes that went into that research (done over more than ten years and involving a lot of people other than the authors, most of whom were Brazilian). I do mean that it seemed necessary to explain HOW we did the research, what we thought we would find at the beginning, how we discovered that our initial expectations were not borne out, and what we did then. We did make survey data and research reports of the research done during the process available to other scholars, practitioners, and the public, on web sites and in presentations at meetings in Brazil. But the argument we eventually made in the book emerged from a frequently difficult struggle to make sense of theory and evidence at the same time. Making that process as transparent as possible (without boring our readers to death) opens the door to others who might challenge the decisions we made, or the interpretations we put on what we studied. The resulting debate, one would hope, could inspire others to do more research and formulate more interesting arguments. That sort of "transparency" is something I support wholeheartedly.[/quote]
This seems to me what we could propose to strive for in certain subfields, instead of the blunt fact checking approach of Da-art.
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Post by ReginaBateson » Tue Apr 19, 2016 4:06 pm
I would like to agree with Prof. Keck's most recent comment -- when researchers gather truly original primary-source documents that might be of use to others, why not deposit them with an established archive? There, they will be appropriately preserved and catalogued, so that scholars from a variety of disciplines can access them.
To the extent that DART and JETS is about creating public goods to be used by other scholars, I feel that qualitative researchers in political science are largely being asked to duplicate work already done by oral historians, archivists, and librarians. Either our notes and ephemera are "scratch work" not worth disseminating because they would make little sense to others, or they are valuable primary sources -- in which case it would seem to make more sense to archive our papers with established institutions.
I am all for thorough, detailed citations to primary sources. But especially when using documents that are already in a well-organized archive--perhaps even a digital archive!--it seems redundant (and potentially a violation of the archive's policies) to ask us to scan or photograph those documents (in full? in part?) and re-post them in what would be, essentially, yet another archive just for political scientists. Such a standard would require considerable unnecessary work by qualitative scholars, while also forcing us to work well outside our areas of expertise. Most of us are not trained as archivists or oral historians. Why pretend to be?
Regina Bateson
Post by Guest » Tue Apr 19, 2016 1:49 pm
I would like to underscore and elaborate a bit on what Mimi Keck says:
For many of us, especially those who have been writing for years, these debates seem so disconnected from the realities of research. And we have plenty of other (inter-) disciplinary outlets if we chose to opt out of dysfunctional political science. Unfortunately, the price will be paid by emerging scholars, who will waste a lot of time and energy trying to digitize and archive everything in their research.
For those of us who work on topics and in environments where the focus is controversial (academically and/or politically) many sorts of "transparency" are either obvious (= must position oneself within theoretical debates which are equally ideological as academic) or dangerous (= immediate risks to interlocutors or possibly in the indeterminate future, because no one can accurately predict a coup or other type of policing). In my most recent book, I spent a few pages explicitly outlining these choices; it needed no more or less.
For those who have compiled resources which are truly a treasure trove, there may be better ways to archive them (as Mimi is doing). Even mundane resources can be valuable, albeit not worth institutional resources to scan/preserve. For instance, recently, I have been finding individual emerging scholars working on topics related to my earlier research who have been eager to receive packets of materials that I accumulated over the years but will never use again. I've hung onto them for decades on the off-chance someone might challenge my inferences--honestly, I'm not making that up--which NO ONE EVER did. It's time to triage, not post to a repository.
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Post by mkeck » Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:02 pm
Thank you, Alan Jacobs, for your kind words about Practical Authority. In that book, my co-author Rebecca Abers and I thought it was important to walk the readers through the research process as well as the conclusions. But by "walk them through," I do not mean make available to them every document or interview or set of fieldnotes or set of meeting minutes that went into that research (done over more than ten years and involving a lot of people other than the authors, most of whom were Brazilian). I do mean that it seemed necessary to explain HOW we did the research, what we thought we would find at the beginning, how we discovered that our initial expectations were not borne out, and what we did then. We did make survey data and research reports of the research done during the process available to other scholars, practitioners, and the public, on web sites and in presentations at meetings in Brazil. But the argument we eventually made in the book emerged from a frequently difficult struggle to make sense of theory and evidence at the same time. Making that process as transparent as possible (without boring our readers to death) opens the door to others who might challenge the decisions we made, or the interpretations we put on what we studied. The resulting debate, one would hope, could inspire others to do more research and formulate more interesting arguments. That sort of "transparency" is something I support wholeheartedly.
One further comment: There's a certain irony in the DA-RT discussion on archiving, which is focused on making research materials available to other social scientists through specialized sites, pre-sifted and translated and ready to be re-analyzed. I am currently engaged in finding archival homes for thousands and thousands of documents and other ephemera collected in the course of multiple research projects. These documents will be archived in libraries, where scholars and other people who are searching for materials in their subject areas can find them - in collections known to contain materials of this kind or via WorldCat. Some will be scanned and made available online. These will be original materials, in their original language, not translations. Although organizing papers for archiving is a lot of work, it's really useful, as anyone who has ever worked in a well-organized archive knows.
Post by Guest » Wed Apr 13, 2016 3:13 pm
I wholeheartedly agree with the points made by Dr. Keck above, as I had the same reaction that my work does not find a place in this debate. When I learned of the DA-RT framework, my first thought was that this will further divide the field among journals and the US-Europe divide in international studies more broadly.
Beyond what I have seen posted already, I hope that the APSA Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research will pay particular attention to the problems associated with archival research in the US and overseas, if it has not already. In addition, I hope the section will consider the issues associated with archival materials in foreign languages (as Dr. Keck points out). Complying with disciplinary citation standards in political science has already been a problem with archival evidence. The DA-RT framework makes it even more of one in several dimensions.
[Steering Committee] No place for my work in this debate
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Post by AlanJacobs » Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:17 pm
Thank you very much for your comments, Margaret.
You write in your post of a disconnect between the DA-RT framework and your work. When I read this, I immediately thought about how transparent I find your work. One particular way in which your work is unusually open – I am thinking here of your recent book Practical Authority, with Rebecca Abers – is in how explicitly you discuss the methodological difficulties that you confronted, the failure of initial hypotheses to find support in the empirical record, and the way in which the research strategy and the argument emerged as the investigation unfolded (including, in an extensive “Methodological Narrative” appendix). We often talk about case-study research as being rich with opportunities for inductive discovery and as a process that typically involves a back-and-forth movement between theoretical development and empirical analysis (as, of course, does much quantitative research). But in actual writeups of research findings, we do not often see the kind of transparency about that process that your book displays. It is also not a form of openness that has featured much in recent transparency discussions.
Would you be willing to comment on how and why you and Abers decided to be pursue this type of transparency in the book?
You write in your post of a disconnect between the DA-RT framework and your work. When I read this, I immediately thought about how transparent I find your work. One particular way in which your work is unusually open – I am thinking here of your recent book [i]Practical Authority[/i], with Rebecca Abers – is in how explicitly you discuss the methodological difficulties that you confronted, the failure of initial hypotheses to find support in the empirical record, and the way in which the research strategy and the argument emerged as the investigation unfolded (including, in an extensive “Methodological Narrative” appendix). We often talk about case-study research as being rich with opportunities for inductive discovery and as a process that typically involves a back-and-forth movement between theoretical development and empirical analysis (as, of course, does much quantitative research). But in actual writeups of research findings, we do not often see the kind of transparency about that process that your book displays. It is also not a form of openness that has featured much in recent transparency discussions.
Post by mkeck » Fri Apr 08, 2016 9:08 am
You know, I have tried to write something about this controversy. But I find I really can't. It simply doesn't seem relevant to the work I have done over the last 35 years. I use footnotes extensively, with the idea of making as many of my sources as possible transparent to my readers, but many of them are references to unpublished documents that only tangentially relate to what I am discussing, in a language that most readers don't know. To analyze documents and interviews, I rely not just on language skills but on knowledge accumulated from 35 years of work in a region, on knowing the backstories of many of the people I am talking to, and on lengthy discussions over cold beers with people who have their own opinions about what I am studying. The DA-RT debate just doesn't compute in relation to the kinds of research I have always done, and it really doesn't seem worth the effort to try to make it fit. I'd much rather just publish elsewhere. I do share some of my research materials with other scholars. But I am perfectly comfortable with the idea that someone who does not speak the languages I speak, does not know the history I know, and does not have the kinds of social and intellectual networks I have been lucky enough to build up would not be able from my notes or appropriately archivable interviews to come to the same conclusions I have come to. Too bad. There are no shortcuts - one has to put in the time and do the work. That may not be a fashionable view, but I will stick with it.
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Rachid Ghannouchi: A Democrat within Islamism
By Azzam S. Tamimi | Go to book overview
The Journey to Democracy
The seventies were the decade in which Ghannouchi's political thought developed. The ten years from 1970 to 1980 were to witness the undoing of some of his earlier persuasions and the making of new ones. A number of influences, sometimes working concurrently and sometimes consecutively, combined to transform Ghannouchi into an Islamic democrat. This chapter will seek to explore these influences and explain the manner in which they contributed to Ghannouchi's intellectual transformation.
After visiting his family in the south of Tunisia, and on his way back to Paris to pursue his studies, Ghannouchi decided to pay a visit to the az-Zaytouna mosque, his first visit ever to this ancient shrine. Until then, he was still determined to heed the advice of alAlbani, namely not to settle in Tunisia because it had become un-Islamic. To his great astonishment, inside the mosque he saw a study circle comprised of a shaykh surrounded by scores of persons, mainly children and old people. Among them, he saw a young man whom he had never met before but to whom he was attracted because his presence inside the mosque, or of anyone his age, seemed odd. Ghannouchi approached the young man, asked him his name, and appealed for an explanation. Why would a young man want to be in the mosque?, Ghannouchi asked. It wasn't surprising to see old people in the mosque, but children and young men were a surprise. It was not true then that Islam had been uprooted. After few exchanges, Ghannouchi accompanied the young man to another mosque in the neighborhood, where he was introduced to a circle run by a five-member Tabligh community established one year earlier by a Pakistani mission. The group included Abdel Fattah Moro, who had been a student of law and who later was to co-found Harakat al-Ittijah al-Islami—the Islamic Tendency Movement (MTI)—with Ghannouchi in 1981. Moro was to become MTI's secretary general and Ghannouchi its president.
What Ghannouchi had seen represented for him a glimpse of hope; perhaps an Islamic future awaited Tunisia. This was for him a sufficient reason to abandon his plan of
Publication information: Book title: Rachid Ghannouchi: A Democrat within Islamism. Contributors: Azzam S. Tamimi - Author. Publisher: Oxford University Press. Place of publication: New York. Publication year: 2001. Page number: 30.
Religion and Global Politics *
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Preface v
Acknowledgments ix
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Rachid Ghannouchi *
1 - From Qabis to Paris 3
2 - The Journey to Democracy 30
3 - The Question of Democracy 63
4 - Secularism 105
5 - Civil Society 125
6 - The Territorial State and the New World Order 154
7 - Islamist Obstacles to Democracy 182
8 - Ghannouchi's Detractors 200
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Retinoscopy Scores Solid Marks for Early Keratoconus Detection
Sensitivity rates ranked in at over 97%.
When testing for keratoconus, clinicians don’t necessarily need the latest and greatest imaging tools. All they really need is a retinoscope, according to a new study.
Researchers from Oman investigated the validity and reliability of retinoscopy in screening for keratoconus and used the rotating Pentacam Scheimpflug camera as the gold standard for comparison. They found the tried-and-true tool came through with a high sensitivity and specificity for detecting the condition.
“With the advent of technology, the retinoscope has been overshadowed by the availability of sophisticated machines like tomography scans and machines that are capable of measuring the biomechanical properties of the cornea,” the researchers said in their paper.
Two independent, masked retinoscopists screened patients between the ages of 10 and 30 for scissoring reflex. Patients underwent vision testing, slit lamp examination and Pentacam imaging. Investigators made a diagnosis of keratoconus by Pentacam if the final D index in the Belin and Ambrósio display was greater than or equal to 2.69. Researchers then compared the results of retinoscopy and Pentacam examinations to assess the validity and reliability of the test.
The study enrolled 123 patients and 245 eyes, the majority of which had early keratoconus. Using the Amsler-Krumeich classification, researchers found 67.8% had stage I keratoconus, 26.4% had stage II, 2.3% had stage III and 3.4% had stage IV keratoconus. Retinoscopy had 97.7% sensitivity, 79.9% specificity, 70.8% positive predictive value and 98.4% negative predictive value. Additionally, researchers reported an excellent correlation between the two retinoscopists’ diagnoses.
“Retinoscopy appears to be a very sensitive and reliable test for detecting keratoconus, including early disease,” the study said. “Such a test may be implemented in population-based screening programs for keratoconus.”
Al-Mahrouqi H, Oraba SB, Al-Habsi S, et al. Retinoscopy as a screening tool for keratoconus. Cornea. January 9, 2019. [Epub ahead of print].
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iMarketKorea implemented its SAP system in 2012, and today supplies electronic products to thousands of corporate clients nationwide, handling tens of thousands of orders in real time. The company now operates an e-marketplace, an e-commerce site, and a warehouse management system.
iMarketKorea was happy with their stable ECC 6.0 platform and had no desire to upgrade to S/4HANA. In addition, the company did not want to continue to bear the high maintenance support costs in return for little value to their ECC software. iMarketKorea researched third-party enterprise support to decrease their dependence on SAP and reduce their expensive support costs, and selected Rimini Street as their third-party software support partner due to the Company's established history and experience in providing its reliable, ultra-response support services to thousands of customers worldwide. Instead of relying on SAP's product development roadmap which seems focused on moving their customers to S/4HANA and not on current ECC 6.0 development - a strategy designed to lock customers in to the vendor's path - iMarketKorea now has complete control of their IT roadmap. By switching to Rimini Street, the company has eliminated any stress or risk associated with being forced to upgrade to S/4HANA by the vendors published 2025 end of mainstream maintenance date for ECC 6. The company has also been able to fully optimize their SAP platform under Rimini Street's support, which in turn has enabled its IT teams to focus instead on establishing and operating their own business-driven IT roadmap tailored to address innovation priorities for the business.
"CIOs and IT leaders in Korea are tasked with supporting their organization's growth strategies, improving efficiency and developing and implementing digital transformation strategies, while at the same time reducing their overall IT costs, and at iMarketKorea it is no different," said Jo Young-wook, team manager at iMarketKorea. "Our decision to move to Rimini Street has not only allowed us to substantially reduce our annual maintenance costs - which ranked high in our overall IT spending - but we have also been provided a path forward for reinvesting these savings of time, money and resources into our digital transformation planning and implementation."
As with all Rimini Street clients, iMarketKorea is assigned a senior-level Primary Support Engineer (PSE), who provides rapid response to issues and service tickets, and a quicker resolution on problems than they experienced with the vendor. Rimini Street PSE's have an average of 15 years' of experience in the software they support, and are backed by a team of technical engineers 24/7/365. Rimini Street also provides all clients with its industry-leading Service Level Agreement (SLA) that ensures a 15-minute response time for critical issues, and 30-minute response time for P2 issues. "In a market environment where competition is fierce, iMarketKorea has been able to accelerate its IT infrastructure migration to the cloud, allowing us to break away from the competition; at the same time, due to Rimini Street's support services, we have also been able to better optimize our internal IT resources and completely transform our IT department," continued Jo Young-wook. "CIOs face the challenge of reducing overall IT costs while simultaneously investing their budgets in innovative IT projects for the growth of the organization," said Hyung-wook "Kevin" Kim, Korea country manager, Rimini Street. "iMarketKorea has been able to secure both the time and the finances they needed to pursue IT innovation projects. At the same time, as with all of our clients, iMarketKorea will be able to receive our ultra-responsive, award-winning support for their mission-critical system for at least 15 years from the date they moved to Rimini Street."
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Custom Equipment to Develop Apprenticeship Model
Custom Equipment LLC has announced its partnership with GPS Education Partners, allowing the company to build industry talent pools and future workforces using a unique youth apprenticeship model designed by GPSEd.
Custom Equipment LLC has announced its partnership with GPS Education Partners, allowing the company to build industry talent pools and future workforces using a unique youth apprenticeship model designed by GPSEd. This model has shown proven success for hundreds of Wisconsin businesses since its launch in manufacturing almost 20 years ago. The apprenticeship model will match motivated student workers with promising technical careers and expose them to career pathways in the manufacturing industry.
“The manufacturing industry is facing a growing skills gap driven by an aging workforce, the rising employability gap, and youths who are just not aware of careers in the industry,” said Terry Dolan, Custom Equipment president and CEO. “Partnering with GPS Education Partners will help accelerate manufacturing careers among the young student population by providing a future workforce to help fill the industry’s needs.”
Participating students will gain exposure and experience to career pathways in the program through rotations at the company’s West Bend facility working as a general laborer. This allows students to explore different work environments and business cultures, as well as take on different roles and responsibilities, all while earning their high school diploma.
Students can also emerge as leaders by learning self-awareness, decision-making skills, self-management and teamwork. They will have opportunities to demonstrate those skills in their apprenticeship placement as well as in the community by participating in service-learning projects.
“The growing skilled labor shortage has left us in need of skilled workers,” said Sarah Abfall, Custom Equipment vice president of human resources. “We are excited to partner with GPS Education Partners to have an active role in solving the problem.”
“We’ve found the GPS work-based learning model to be successful and repeatable,” said Stephanie Borowski, GPS Education Partners CEO and president. “We represent a broad community of educators and business leaders who believe in the transformation of education and training to develop our future workforce. This collaborative work will prepare America’s youth for success in technical careers of the future and help rebuild the foundation of the middle class. We are excited to welcome Custom Equipment to the GPSEd family.”
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All Over the Map: Why Fuel Prices Vary Across the Country
Taxes, emissions standards, oil prices and other factors dictate the cost of fueling up from one state to the next.
It is a well-known fact in the trucking industry that prices on diesel fuel are different in each state and often in each city. You may wonder why fuel prices vary so greatly by region or section of the country. Taxes are a major reason, but there are other factors as well.
Below are five key reasons why fuel prices can be vastly different from one stop to the next along your route:
The biggest reason for the variance in fuel prices is that states tax gasoline at different rates. The rate often depends on how much money each state needs to raise in highway funding. Other issues like emissions regulations play a role as well.
According to the American Petroleum Institute, California this year has the highest rate at 106.1 cents per diesel gallon in combined state and federal taxes, followed by Pennsylvania at 99.5 cents. The state with the lowest tax rate is Alaska, at 36.7 cents per diesel gallon.
Emissions Standards
Refineries throughout the United States have to create more than 50 blends of gas to meet different city and state standards. Many cities and states require cleaner-burning fuel that emits less pollution into the environment. Producing so many different fuel grades adds operating cost to refineries and distributors. That cost is passed along to consumers and carriers.
Chicago has some of the strictest fuel emissions standards in the country and is often the city with the most expensive fuel prices. Cities with fewer restrictions like Charleston, S.C. often rank among areas in the U.S. with the cheapest fuel.
The price of fuel often reflects the level of oil production and the challenge in transporting crude oil from its drilling source to a refinery.
Today the oil drilling business is booming again, as U.S. oil production has surged to levels not seen since the early 1970s. Therefore, the price of crude oil is cheaper in states where it is produced or refined like Texas, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Louisiana. However, other areas of the country do not have access to that oil. Fuel prices and taxes tend to be steeper in areas like the Northeast and West Coast, which rely more on imported oil.
The nation’s pipeline infrastructure is the most effective way to transport crude oil from drillers to refineries. Until recently, the pipelines have lacked capacity to serve domestic fuel production, which contributes to the variances in diesel prices.
That challenge is now being addressed. In 2014, TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone Pipeline opened its south leg between Oklahoma and Texas. That leg can pump as much as 800,000 gallons of crude oil a day to refineries along the Gulf Coast. The pipeline has helped even out fuel prices between the country’s geographic center and the coasts.
TransCanada plans to begin work in 2019 on its new Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline, which was first proposed in 2008, would ship 830,000 barrels of crude per day from Alberta, through Montana and South Dakota, to Nebraska. From there, it would connect with Keystone’s south leg, carrying crude to the Gulf Coast refineries.
Environmentalists and other groups strongly opposed the Keystone XL pipeline, so there could be more delays to its development. However, TransCanada has announced it has enough commitments from oil producers now to build the new pipeline.
Fuel prices are affected by various market factors that include refinery maintenance, the switch-over to summer blend gas and fluctuations in consumer demand. In most states, fuel consumption peaks in the summer travel months of July and August and is lower during the winter months.
Sources: American Petroleum Institute, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, CNN.com
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Sailors top Palisade for first time in two years, collect fourth straight win
The Steamboat Springs High School girls soccer team collected the squad’s fourth-straight win of the season at Gardner Field on Saturday knocking off the Palisade Bulldogs 4-0.
Steamboat Springs High School junior Casey Buchanan fires a shot into the back of the net Saturday during the Sailors 4-0 win over the Palisade Bulldogs at Gardner Field. (Photo by John F. Russell)
“It’s a great result,” Steamboat coach Rob Bohlmann said. “The consistency and the response from starting out the season 0-2 has been tremendous. We just focused on what was in our control and getting better. That consistency has been there all season, and if you look at Game 1 to this game, we are getting a little better and a little stronger every day.”
The Sailors, who opened the season with a 5-0 loss to Colorado Academy and a 2-0 loss to Battle Mountain, have rebounded in the past four games. Steamboat has chalked up wins against Aspen, Centaurus, Summit and now Palisade to improve to 4-2 for the season. During that stretch the Sailors have outscored their opponents 18-5.
On the other side of the field the Palisade Bulldogs are struggling to find the team’s stride in 2019 with losses to Glenwood Springs, Delta and now Steamboat.
The team lost 11 seniors from last year’s team including offensive powerhouses forward Sami Feller and midfielder Lexi Newton. Feller now plays at the University of Denver where she is a rising star, and Newton is at Colorado Mesa University.
On Saturday, the Sailors got things started with a goal from senior Rachelle Koly who scored just four minutes into the contest after being set up by teammate Delaney Moon, who is also a senior. Then a few minutes later Koly returned the favor when she set up junior teammate Casey Buchanan with a pass that split the Palisade defense. Buchanan took one touch before sending the ball to the back of the net with her weak foot.
“Lately we have been working a lot on finding our center forward and splitting the defense, and that’s exactly what we did,” Buchanan said. “I got it just outside the 18, took a touch and finished. It felt great because, first of all, it was a lefty, and I’ve never gotten a lefty goal. I also, as an outside defensive (back), I don’t usually score, and it was pretty special. I want to keep doing it.”
A penalty just outside the Palisade 18 gave Steamboat Springs senior Lucy Wilson the opportunity to make the score 3-0 just before the end of the first half. She cashed in putting the shot just out of reach of the Bulldog goalkeeper at the 37 minute mark.
Then in the second half, Wilson scored the Sailors fourth and final goal of the game after getting a nice through ball from Moon. Wilson outran the Bulldogs defensive backs en route to netting her second goal of the game.
After the game the Sailors coach said he was thrilled with the team’s current four-game run, and even more impressed with the way the team is coming together.
“The greatest thing is everybody is working for each other,” Bohlmann said. “You can see that as far as the stats go. There is really a good mix with who is creating those goals, and who is finishing those goals.”
The Sailors will be looking to extend the streak this week with a game against Glenwood Springs at 6 p.m. Thursday at Gardner Field.
The Demons are 2-1 this season with shutout wins over Palisade and Summit and an overtime loss to Montrose. Glenwood will play Eagle Valley on Tuesday.
Then, on Saturday the Sailors will head to Summit for another meeting with the Tigers. Summit is 1-4 this season with the team’s only win coming against Rifle.
Steamboat Springs senior Megan Salyer makes a run on goal in the first half of Saturday’s game against Palisade at Gardner Field. The Sailors won the game 4-0, extending the team’s current winning streak to four games. It was the first time in two years that the Sailors have beaten the Bulldogs. (Photo by John F. Russell)
Original article appeared on Steamboatpilot.com. To reach John F. Russell, call 970-871-4209, email jrussell@SteamboatPilot.com or follow him on Twitter @Framp1966.
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Cat on a leash
They tell me it can't be done. Bubba is dubious. But I'm convinced it's the solution I've been longing for
Check out this article! https://www.salon.com/2010/07/27/how_to_leash_train_cat/
Sarah Hepola
July 27, 2010 4:27AM (UTC)
Bubba wakes up every morning at 5:39. Meow. He pads around the bed while I snore, puts one paw to my face. Meoooow. He slinks over to the nightstand, starts shoving stuff off the side -- a magazine I've been reading, a rubber band woolly with hair, the doorstop of a novel that falls to the ground with a bah-thunk-thunk.
Lately, Bubba has been a real dick.
He wasn’t always this way. Ours has been a breezy courtship forged by a mutual love of long naps and inertia; there was no mewling misery in him that wet food or cardboard couldn’t fix. But a few months ago, I moved to a Manhattan studio perfect in every way except for one: its size. Everyone knows New York apartments are tiny, but you never quite realize how tiny until your closet looks like a game of Jenga and you start eyeing your stove for storage. Downsized to a yuppie shoebox, my good-natured 13-year-old tabby has turned insatiable at dawn. I stumble out of bed at 5:50 to scoop out his breakfast, but he will not be satisfied. He pouts by the front door, crying his despair to the heavens. He hops up on the windowsill and stares longingly out into the courtyard below. Meow, he despairs. Meoooooow.
"Maybe he's lonely," a friend said.
"Maybe he's sick," said another.
I had a better idea: Maybe he needed a cat leash.
I know, I know, a cat leash is a ridiculous idea. Cats are too prickly, too willful to endure such pampered indignity. I might as well suggest my cat learn to make a delicious veal parmigiana, or play Bob Dylan songs on the harmonica. In five years of living in New York -- a city that prides itself on its vast parade of human experience -- I've only seen one cat on a leash. (Putting the ratio of strangers' penises to leashed cats at 2:1.) The New York Times wrote about a real estate broker on the Upper West Side who leash trained his cat, which suggests just how remarkable the feat is. Even the phrase "cat on a leash" has a campy spark of the impossible, like something you'd see in a Farrelly brothers movie, or hear about in a novelty song: "Cat on a leash! He don't eat quiche!" But if you start digging a bit into the world of cats on leashes, what you will discover is just how many people have already tried it.
"It was a disaster,” my friend Matt told me. He couldn't even squeeze his 20-pound heavyweight into the harness.
My friend Roberta said her cat just hunkered to the ground and wouldn't budge. "She went catatonic."
My friend Ben did get his cat outside, but then watched helpless as the cat Houdini'd himself out of the harness and darted immediately toward oncoming traffic.
One colleague wrote a simple e-mail warning: "I fear for you."
But it's not as if I was going to walk Bubba on the rough-and-tumble Manhattan streets. I'd be as likely to drag him out amid a gaggle of yappy poodles and galumphing sheepdogs as I would go for a romantic evening stroll in an Afghan war zone. No, I planned to confine the adventure to our calm, quiet courtyard blanketed with ivy and dotted with cracked ceramic flowerpots, a mini-empire of earthy smells cocooned from the dangers of the outside world. (It also had rotted wooden fences he could easily scale if set loose.) I'd often walk through the courtyard and think how much Bubba would love it. Pet owners are guilty of projecting their desires and anthropomorphizing their animals in all sorts of dopey, twisted ways. (I have actually seen a movie and thought, "Oh, Bubba would love that.") But I don't need the Cat Whisperer to look around my courtyard and declare it a little kitty heaven.
"No, no, no, I don't think you want to do that," said a Kitty Kind volunteer at PetCo when I asked for her advice. Her forehead contorted with worry. I felt like I had asked her how to flush my cat down a toilet. "Your cat could escape," she explained. "You'll have to treat him for rabies and ticks. He won't be able to run around like you think he can. It's just not a good idea."
"You've made a very convincing case," I said. And then I ducked around the corner to the cat leashes.
Because at the bottom of blind love -- be it for your daughter, or a swoopy-haired adolescent pop star or a grumpy marmalade tabby -- is the foolish notion that the object of your devotion is somehow extraordinary. Yes, I understand most cats won't take to leashes. Understand my cat is not "most cats." (PetCo, as it turns out, does not sell a cat harness in large. Way to be sizeist, PetCo.)
To understand why the leash is such a brilliant idea, you should know that, once upon a time in Texas, Bubba was an outdoor cat. To see him pierce a tiny mouse and slurp it like a kabob is to see a beast in harmony with the universe. Inside the house I shared with my then-boyfriend, Bubba played the innocent cuddle bug, all velvety purrs and snuggles, but on the streets he was a stone-cold thug. He threw down with the neighborhood toms, and he had the bloody teeth marks -- and, eventually, the $3,000 vet bill -- to prove it. When cats run away from confrontations, the bites are on the tail. Not my bruiser; two pointy incisors had sunk deep into his right cheek.
So Bubba became an indoor cat, and he meowed in protest at the front door for days. For nine lives. I haven't seen that kind of self-pity parade since -- well, since we moved into this studio.
Which is why the leash was such a no-brainer. He could explore the outdoors without falling prey to the perils that lay beyond that rotted wooden fence. It was what everyone wants from life, ideally: adventure, minus the danger.
Those looking for guidance in leash training their cat will encounter a universe of mixed messages. The ASPCA website features breezy instructions on the practice. (The American Association of Feline Practitioners has no official stance on the practice, but the incoming president Elizabeth J. Colleran told me in an e-mail she supports it for some cats, depending on their personalities.) Still, some instructional videos could pass for parodies: Poor Dr. Adrienne Mulligan of Expert Village seems to be narrating her own personal blooper reel in "How to Walk a Cat on a Leash." Most YouTube clips -- not surprisingly, there are plenty -- play like cautionary tales, and comments sections regularly devolve into shouting matches over whether an owner is abusive or not. (To see a compilation of YouTube clips, watch "Cats on a leash: The video evidence.")
My cat's own vet, who also happens to be a childhood friend, was unambiguous in her disapproval. "It's never gonna happen," said Jennifer, who owns her own successful clinic in Dallas. "I know it seems like a genius idea -- believe me, I tried it, too. But cats were not meant to be on leashes." She suggested dropping melatonin in Bubba's food to help him sleep better. She offered to get his blood work done. "But there's absolutely no way this leash thing is going to work out for a 13-year-old grown male cat. None. Zero. Forget it."
And so, that week, I ordered a cat leash. (I mean, seriously: Did you really think I wasn't going to try?)
Because the last thing the woman with the impossible gleam in her eye wants to hear is logic. I didn’t want to read the fine print to discover the miracle drug is a sugar pill. I didn’t want to hear that marriages are hard work, that diets only make you fatter. I wanted my plan, and my plan was to buy an awesome freaking cat leash.
The "Come Here Kitty" leash and harness from Premier Pet is a simple nylon strap that fastens around the cat's shoulder and belly and comes with a stretchy "bungee cord" leash. It costs $14.68. "Kitty's world just got bigger!" reads the package, which features strapping adult cats strutting onto a grassy field, leaping on top of a concrete slab in the garden, modeling the blue fabric against their furry sternums like fine silver jewelry. I had settled on the Come Here Kitty harness after several pet store ventures; in addition to PetCo, I'd visited a handful of small, independent pet stores in the city, who either tried to sell me a small dog collar or carried some chintzy rope-and-vinyl combination that looked engineered for strangulation. Online options were much better. For pet owners anxious about escape, there was a harness that corseted a cat's belly, though one online reviewer compared it to placing an anvil on her cat's back. In the end, the Come Here Kitty leash struck the right balance. It was safe, but it wasn't a straitjacket.
When the package arrived, I leapt with excitement. But for days afterward, it sat unopened on my desk at home, like a sex toy I ordered while drunk and was now too nervous to use. Truthfully, I was nervous: What if it didn't work? What if he broke free and never returned? Did this only work for kittens? What if this was just some doomed ploy designed for the overanxious pet owner who loves too much? Well, there was only one way to find out.
And so, one lazy Sunday morning, while Bubba lay on the bed licking at his furry paws, I went in for the kill.
"Reassure kitty with a calm voice and gentle petting," the instructions read. I cozied up to him, scratching behind his ears and placing a tuna-flavored Pounce in front of him, like it was a sliver of Valium and a glass of champagne. "It's OK, baby," I said, slipping the nylon strap over his head before he even knew what was happening. I felt guilty. I felt sneaky. I felt proud.
The instructions were very firm that you should never force your cat into the harness, but let's face it, he was going to need more than an Evite. So I wrapped my legs around him from behind to hold him still while I guided his paws through the nylon girding, mussing his fur uncomfortably as I fumbled to fasten the harness, like he was getting ready to jump out of a plane.
He allowed himself one noise of protest, a small and rather undramatic, "Meh!"
But then, miraculously, we were done. He shook himself off, ducked under the bed for a spell, and then padded into my bathroom -- a wet room he usually avoids at all costs -- where he sat on my mat for 10 minutes.
"You're the best," I told him, resting my head on the doorjamb.
When he finally met my gaze his eyes were cold and steely: "Screw you."
My apartment is on the fourth floor, and some evenings, I let him run up and down the hallway, where he dashes from door to door, digging his claws into the deliciously stiff welcome mats outside. This time, however, he seemed disoriented not to be able to bolt off on his own. He moved cautiously down the steps. When a stair would creak behind him, he would turn around and shoot me a look of utter disdain. You again? Seriously?
At the end of each stairwell, he would lie down for minutes at a stretch. I'd read the New York Times on my iPhone until he finally embarked on the next staircase. It was like exercising with an octogenarian. As he lumbered along each flight, awkward and bitter, it was hard to shake the idea that this might actually be the worst of both worlds: All the anxiety of the outdoors, and none of the fun.
When we finally hit the courtyard, though, it was as though he had been electrified. This was the moment I had been longing for, the ecstatic payoff in our painful slog: He darted toward the back fence so fast I had to run to keep up with him. He poked his snout in a flower pot, tore up a few scattered magnolias with his claws, and leapt up on a short stack of bricks lining the perimeter of the grass. "Suck it, Kitty Kind volunteer!" I thought, snapping pictures with my iPhone, eager to capture the evidence of my success.
But after less than a minute in the courtyard, he did something I did not anticipate, something that, in my 1 million nightmare and fantasy scenarios, I had somehow never imagined.
He walked up to the front door, and he meowed to get back inside.
"No way," I said, tugging him toward the dirt again. "That's where you escaped from. That's where you used to be when you complained to go outside. No way are you going back in there."
Bubba stared up at me, blinking. He does not actually speak English.
I thought for sure he was just spooked, that his fear would melt away when he caught sight of a butterfly, or sniffed some long-dead animal fertilizing the soil. Instead, as I sat there waiting for him to change his mind, he padded around the front door meowing like he does every morning at 5:50. He hopped up on the windowsill of my neighbor's first-story apartment and stared longingly into her studio. Meow, he said to me. Meooooooow.
Part of me wanted to cry when he did it -- after all I've done for you, and this is how you thank me? -- but I must admit I felt relief, too. He didn't long for the outdoors after all. He longed for that vague destination on the other side of the door. He longed for the Place Not Here. And like so many of us, when he finally got to the Place Not Here, it was a little glum and strange and boring, and he missed the dark, cozy spot underneath the bed, the cool tile floor to rest his belly in the kitchen.
The cat leash is in the closet now, yet another good intention best kept on a high shelf. Bubba still whines every morning at dawn, but I have started putting him inside the bathroom, where -- removed from any potential audience -- he stays quiet till I wake again at 7 to feed him. He seems a bit calmer now, or maybe I'm a bit calmer now, or maybe there's not much difference between these two things. Each night, while I've been writing this story, he has curled up beside me on the bed like a croissant, quiet and undemanding, both of us satisfied, at least at that moment, not to be longing for anything else.
Sarah Hepola is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, "Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget."
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“Sociologist Satish Saberwal elaborates upon the modern context by sketching three aspects to the modern framework of change in colonial India.”
“Sociologist Satish Saberwal elaborates upon the modern context by sketching three aspects to the modern framework of change in colonial India.” Which three aspects are being talked about? Describe any two of them.
Sociologist Satish Saberwal elaborates upon the modern context by sketching three aspects to the modern framework of change in colonial India:
-modes of communication
-forms of organisation, and
-the nature of ideas
New technologies: speeded up various forms of communication. The printing press, telegraph, and later the microphone, movement of people and goods through steamship and railways helped quick movement of new ideas. Within India, social reformers from Punjab and Bengal exchanged ideas with reformers from Madras and Maharashtra. Keshav Chandra Sen of Bengal visited Madras in 1864. Pandita Ramabai travelled to different corners of the country. Some of them went to other countries. Christian missionaries reached remote corners of present day Nagaland, Mizoram and Meghalaya.
Modern social organisations like the Brahmo Samaj in Bengal and Arya Samaj in Punjab were set up. The All-India Muslim Ladies Conference (Anjuman-E-Khawatn-E-Islam) was founded in 1914. Indian reformers debated not just in public meetings but through public media like newspapers and journals. Translations of writings of social reformers from one Indian language to another took place. For instance, Vishnu Shastri published a Marathi translation of Vidyasagar’s book in Indu Prakash in 1868.
New ideas of liberalism and freedom, new ideas of homemaking and marriage, new roles for mothers and daughters, new ideas of self conscious pride in culture and tradition emerged. The value of education became very important. It was seen as very crucial for a nation to become modern but also retain its ancient heritage. The idea of female education was debated intensely. Significantly, it was the social reformer Jotiba Phule who opened the first school for women in Pune. Reformers argued that for a society to progress women have to be educated. Some of them believed that in pre-modern India, women were educated. Others contested this on the grounds that this was so only of a privileged few. Thus attempts to justify female education were made by recourse to both modern and traditional ideas. They actively debated the meanings of tradition and modernity. Jotiba Phule thus recalled the glory of pre-Aryan age while others like Bal Gangadhar Tilak emphasised the glory of the Aryan period. In other words 19th century reform initiated a period of questioning, reinterpretations and both intellectual and social growth.
“The change in the nature of relationship between landlords and agricultural workers was described by the sociologist Jan Breman as
Who among the following Sociologist has studies Indian National Movement by using Marxian Perspective ?
To the Sociologist religion is - (a) Social Phenomenon (b) Personal Phenomenon (c) Public Phneomenon (d) Cultural Phenomenon
Comment upon Ethical Issues in context of modern biological advancement.
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“What marked these 19th century social reform attempts was the modern context and mix of ideas.” Interpret the given statement.
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Gadsden, Alabama: Noccalula Falls Doomed Maiden
An oversized bronze statue of an Indian maiden teeters on the brink of Noccalula Falls. Legend says she flung herself to her doom because her father wanted her to marry a boy she didn't like.
Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL
At Noccalula Falls Park. The parking lot is on the west side of Hwy 211/Noccalula Rd just south of Black Creek and the Noccalula Falls.
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For free viewing: Parking to view the statue and Noccalula Falls is on the corner of Tabor Rd and Noccalula Rd.
[Patsy Lewis, 06/28/2019]
Noccalula Falls has an RV campground, wedding chapel, hosts several events, and has a cool train ride and Pioneer Village. It's a good family-oriented place. Not expensive, and to view the waterfalls is free. We take our grandson to the kids' playground often. There is a Jack's restaurant in the park for burgers, chicken and ice cream. There are several hiking trails at the park, and a miniature golf course.
[Dean, 07/12/2014]
Now that's how to turn doomed maiden lemons into vacation lemonade!
At Noccalula Falls there is a statue of a Native American young woman who is said to have jumped over the falls to her death because she was in love with a young man from a tribe that was not approved by her father. There is also a park, campground and wading area up from the falls. In the past we hiked behind the actual waterfall, but I don't know if this is still allowed.
[melisha kenney, 07/17/2013]
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Why Metals Matter to Me
The metals industry has a special place in my heart. I spent 14 years working in that trade — well, I should clarify that I was chief editor of several magazines and books about metal forming and fabricating, I didn’t work in a production facility. Although I did take a hands-on course to learn the basics of how to weld, and after that, oh man, do I appreciate welders!
In those 14 years, I learned a lot about metal producing and fabricating (I still bore friends in Home Depot when I excitedly tell them how something like a piece of piping was made). And I’ve been with The Journal for almost 15 years. Why does this matter?
Two reasons. First, The Journal is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year! In 1994, people were discovering the Internet, can you believe that? That year, Rockwell Automation, then called Allen-Bradley, launched the magazine to educate professionals in the industrial automation industry. In this April 2019 issue, you can learn about how the industry and the publication have evolved.
The second reason my metals background matters is that in this issue, we’re covering some pretty cool metals company success stories about how manufacturing execution systems (MESs) have helped firms get better production management, visibility and plant-business office connectivity to optimize the workforce, equipment and materials. For example, you can see how a steel producer used an MES to eliminate manual data processes and boost yield.
Thank you to everyone past and present who supports The Journal, and we’ll continue supporting you. Until next time …
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Beyoncé’s instant-classic headlining set at the 2018 Coachella festival will be the focus of an upcoming documentary titled Homecoming. The concert film will premiere on Netflix on April 17th in the lull between Coachella 2019’s first and second weekends.
Netflix teased Homecoming – a nod to the collegiate undertones of the Coachella performance, including Beyoncé’s Beta Delta Kappa sorority and a full marching band – on social media on Sunday. Earlier this year, the singer, through her BeyGood initiative, announced the Homecoming Scholars Award Program.
The tease, which borrows its yellow color and typography from Beyoncé’s Coachella wardrobe, came days after Us Weekly reported that the superstar teamed with Netflix for a Coachella documentary; according to that report, the film will feature Beyoncé’s performance, which live-streamed, as well as unseen footage. (Rolling Stone has not independently confirmed that any unseen footage will be used in the film.)
Reps for Netflix and Beyoncé did not immediately reply to requests for comment.
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— Netflix US (@netflix) April 7, 2019
Rolling Stone wrote of the legendary performance, “Bey’s Saturday night set was a glowing retrospective of a 20-year pop career that remains on a steady crescendo. This was not just a crash course in her own catalog, but in that of the black musical tradition.” The headlining set – a year in the making after Beyoncé postponed her 2017 Coachella gig due to her pregnancy – also featured a Destiny’s Child reunion.
In This Article: Beyonce, Coachella, Coachella2019, Netflix
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The problem with the London superfund…
by Agent 151
in Agent 151 · LGPSi
— 20 Feb, 2013
Agent 151 is a senior local authority finance director and S151 officer writing exclusively for Room151.
My old pals who are London finance directors are shaking their heads over the first pronouncements of Edmund Truell, the new chairman of the London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA).
Truell has announced that he plans to merge the London borough funds into a single scheme. This is not a new idea. Indeed, the LPFA has been pursuing it for some time, and last year commissioned a rather one sided report by the Cass business school in support of its arguments. Sitting behind the plan is the idea that ‘size is important’ in the pensions world, and this view is to some extent supported by the Hutton review of public service pensions, which found that collaborative working could achieve efficiency savings. The total value of the assets of the funds of the thirty two London boroughs, LPFA, and Transport for London is in the region of £40bn, a very respectable size if merged – indeed the total value of local authority funds in England was recently estimated at £150bn, with Greater Manchester weighing in at over £11bn and county funds up to around £4bn apiece.
The hypothesis behind Truell’s plan is presumably that merging the borough funds would make large savings in investment management charges and administration costs, and it is hard to argue against this. Truell goes further, however, making the accusation that public pension funds “have not been monitoring investment managers well and have not kept an eye on the asset classes their money is in.” Ignoring the uninformed insult, the hypothesis here appears to be that greater size breeds better quality, and this is problematic. Local authority funds are the recipients of top notch expert advice on investment. Can a larger fund expect better advice simply by dint of its size? Do larger funds always perform better? I think not.
Truell also says that public pension funds have underestimated their liabilities. Again, can a bigger fund expect better actuarial advice? If anything, the advice is likely to suffer as a result of complexity: a single fund with multiple employers on the scale he is envisaging would undoubtedly be a major headache for any actuary.
The creation of a superfund for London (if you’ll pardon the pun) also raises the question of whether democratic accountability for fund management will be lost, or at least muddied. At present, the level of employer’s contribution made by each council impacts directly upon their council tax rate decision. This direct relationship will be lost, as under Truell’s proposal performance will no longer be directly attributable to local decisions. Is this important? Well, with the DCLG busy undermining councils’ discretion to increase council tax by imposing an artificially low limit beyond which a local referendum is required, it appears that they, at least, don’t think so. But council tax payers might prefer accountability through the ballot box to none at all!
Presumably in order to drum up political support for LPFA’s scheme, Truell has also announced that the merged fund would channel more investment into London housing infrastructure. This is a desire voiced by a range of senior politicians, including Boris Johnson and Eric Pickles, and on the face of it is an attractive proposition, although it is, of course, not at all dependent upon a merger of funds. However, the problem with this idea is that it assumes that there is a huge list of housing and infrastructure projects that will generate decent and stable returns which can’t get off the ground because there are no funders coming forward. This is patent nonsense. Are we therefore to understand that in return for political support the new merged fund would get infrastructure projects away by accepting a lower or more risky return than the market would?. Social benefit as an element of the return is desirable, but not, as any trustee worth their salt will tell you, at the expense of hard cash! The fact is that it would potentially be unlawful for any council (as trustee) to take decisions in relation to its pension fund on the basis of considerations other than the best interests of that fund. So any overtly political manoeuvring by Mr Truell on infrastructure investment may ultimately be self-defeating, rendering it impossible for London boroughs to sign up to his proposals.
A more sensible approach is being proposed through the Society of London Treasurers, which consists – in essence – of the boroughs acting together to join, or create, investment funds. This proposal allows them to enjoy the benefits of size without the difficulties of merging. Councils will retain asset allocation and funding strategy decisions, but investments will be aggregated generating cheaper management fees and procurement costs. We must hope that Mr Truell is willing to engage with this, much less controversial, proposal. In the meantime, we can watch as he holds the LPFA management to account for not having monitored their investment managers well and not having kept an eye on the asset classes their money is in, whilst they sell off their gilts and plough the money into London housing and infrastructure projects!
Of course, any portfolio really ought to make an attempt to balance risk effectively, and the risk generated by a geographical focus on London really ought to be diversified away by investing elsewhere too. Which gives me an idea! Dear Mr Truell…
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Honorific awards
Mid-career awards
Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science
Academy Medal
Conference and lecture funding
Nominations for the 2021 awards will open in early 2020.
Referee reports for the 2020 nomination round are due by 9:00am (AEST) 1 June 2019.
Guidelines for nominators
Guidelines for referees
The Nancy Millis Medal of the Australian Academy of Science has been established to honour the contributions made to science by the late Professor Nancy Millis AC MBE FAA FTSE and recognises her importance as a role model for women aspiring to be research leaders.
The award is open to female mid-career researchers, eight to fifteen years post-PhD in the calendar year of nomination except in the case of significant interruptions to a research career, in any branch of the natural sciences. Recipients will have established an independent research program and demonstrated exceptional leadership.
The award is restricted to candidates who are normally resident in Australia and for research conducted mainly in Australia.
The Academy acknowledges the funding received from friends and colleagues of Professor Millis and the perpetual funding received from The University of Melbourne.
The Australian Academy of Science encourages nominations of female candidates and of candidates from a broad geographical distribution.
NB: Candidates may be put forward for more than one award. If a proposed candidate is already the recipient of an Academy early-career honorific award, they will not be eligible for nomination for another early-career or a mid-career honorific award. A mid-career honorific award recipient will also not be eligible for nomination for another mid-career honorific award. Fellows of the Academy are ineligible to be nominated for early and mid-career awards.
The medal is made by the Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, and was designed by Mr Michael Meszaros.
2019—J Batley
2018—M L Asselin-Labat
2017—K A Wilson
2016—E Belousova
2015—T Davis
2014—E Johnston
The Academy would like to thank the following founding donors for their generous support of the Nancy Millis Medal:
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Professor Nancy Millis, microbiologist
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Tarraco gets Euro NCAP top safety rating.
The latest model of the biggest SEAT product offensive, the New SEAT Tarraco, has achieved a five-star safety rating from testing organisation Euro NCAP, continuing the brand’s tradition of developing vehicles that not only meet the needs of a diverse consumer base, but also offer the safest vehicles on the market.
SEAT’s flagship SUV achieves the highest five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
Euro NCAP’s testing procedures become more demanding each year as the safety body increases the number of tests and the their rigorousness. All aspects of the vehicle are examined, measuring the ability to protect both adult and child occupants, vulnerable road users while also evaluating more advanced safety assist systems.
And SEAT’s flagship model, the Tarraco SUV, achieved the highest level of safety possible in the consumer protection body’s series of tests.
The Tarraco went through a meticulous set of tests to determine its safety credentials. Adult occupant protection is established through tests including frontal impacts that use a 40% overlap and a full width rigid barrier as well as a side barrier and pole impact. Added to this are whiplash tests and autonomous emergency braking, (AEB), tested across a wide range of speeds and vehicle overlaps.
For child occupant protection three main aspects are assessed: the protection from the restraint system, how well the vehicle accommodates child restraint systems of various sizes and, finally, provisions in the vehicle for the safe transport of children.
The SEAT Tarraco wasn’t just developed to protect those inside the vehicle, a huge amount of importance was placed on safeguarding vulnerable road users too. Euro NCAP’s test also look at the potential risk of injury to a pedestrian or cyclist’s head, pelvis and legs and what can be done to mitigate or prevent any impact.
Add to this the assessment of the most important driver assist technologies to support the driver, and how they may improve safety, and Euro NCAP’s programme is all encompassing.
On each occasion the organisation judged that occupants and road users were well protected should an accident occur; The SEAT Tarraco scored 97% for adult protection, 84% for child occupant, 79% for vulnerable road users and 79% for safety assist.
“The Tarraco achieved an outstanding safety rating in Euro NCAP’s demanding tests, a result that reflects the emphasis we placed on safety when developing our largest SUV, and our commitment to guaranteeing the highest level of both active and passive safety in all the models we produce,” said Luca de Meo, President of SEAT.
Designed to provide the ultimate in safety
The SEAT Tarraco was developed to offer supreme safety to both its occupants and other road users, making it the benchmark among its competitors for safety. Achieving this combines the accumulated knowledge acquired through the development of past SEAT vehicles and integrating the latest safety technologies.
The SEAT Tarraco offers a plethora of safety systems based on a mixture of sensor data, allowing the SUV to see the road ahead like never before and adapt appropriately. Systems including Emergency Assist, Blind Spot Detection and Exit Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Traffic Jam Assist and Light Assist as options, while it has also introduced two new safety systems for the first time: Pre-Crash Assist and Rollover Assist.
The Pre-Crash Assist system can react in just 0.2 seconds should it detect an accident is about to happen – tightening the seatbelts, activating the hazard lights, rolling up the windows and closing the sunroof – helping protect the passenger compartment. Rollover Assist, a rollover detection system, if activated, will activate the curtain airbags and seat belt pretensioners.
Add to these Front Assist with bicycle detection, lane assist and Emergency-Call and the SEAT Tarraco stands head and shoulders above its competitors in the large SUV market.
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Sharjil Rasool
Sharjil Rasool is an actor and comedian. He was previously seen in The Second City’s critically acclaimed The Best Is Yet To Come Undone. His television credits include Odd Squad (TVOKids/PBS Kids), Baroness von Sketch Show (CBC/IFC), The Beaverton (The Comedy Network), and Working The Engels (Global/NBC). Sharjil was featured in the JFL42 New Faces showcase in 2016. He co-hosts the award-winning comedy podcast That’s How I Remember It and has taken the show to festivals across North America. Sharjil has performed in the Bad Dog Theatre Company productions Triplespeak and the critically acclaimed Toronto, I Love You. Sharjil would like to thank his wonderfully supportive parents, sister and friends. Also, please use the code ‘eats-syu6m’ to get $5 off your first Uber Eats order.
Twitter: @sharjilrasool | Instagram: @sharjilr.
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Contactless ticketing catching on at festivals
By: AVISIAN Staff
category: Contactless, Library
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival sold more than 80,000 passes to the four-day event in Manchester, Tenn. Bonnaroo is different from other multi-day concert events because attendees camp out at the site.
Instead of issuing tickets and scanning bar codes, Bonnaroo tickets were wristbands containing 13.56 MHz contactless chips that concertgoers used to gain access to the grounds and related venues. This was the second year Bonnaroo used the wristbands for access and this year added social media features as well, according to Chad Issaq, executive vice president for business development and partnerships at SuperFly Marketing Group, which produces the festival.
Bonnaroo is just one of many music festivals and events that have started using contactless technology for ticketing, social media updates and even in some cases payments.
Of the 80,000 tickets sold, some 74,000 individuals went online before the event and personalized the wristband with social media information, Issaq says. Bonnaroo enticed fans to customize by entering them for drawings to win VIP upgrades, merchandise packages, escort to the front row and other prizes.
More than 200,000 check ins were recorded using the wristbands at different stages and venues, Issaq says. Locations near each stage and venue enabled individuals to tap to automatically update Facebook status indicating that they were at a certain stage seeing a specific performer. At the end of the day the individual would have a summary of the day posted on Facebook.
The concertgoers’ friends could click on the events to access the playlists of the specific artists, listen to the songs on Spotify and with receive a free 30-day subscription to the streaming music service, Issaq says.
Event promoters are considering expanding the wristband’s use to include a payment application for the 2013 event, Issaq says.
Intellitix, the solution developer for Bonnaroo, has also supplied similar technology for other high profile events. The company helped power exclusive after-show parties at the London 2012 Games using its suite of RFID technologies to enhance guests’ experience.
Using the wristbands, an online audience of 2 million was generated as ticket holders linked their bands with Facebook to check in and post photos from the party locations. Produced by sportswear provider Adidas in collaboration with Sparklestreet, the events welcomed celebrities, VIPs, competition winners and Olympic medalists to pop-up venue “Adidas Underground” in East London.
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Hampton jumps ahead early to defeat Morgan State 20-10
BALTIMORE (AP) Long touchdowns by Rashawn Proctor and Darius Banks staked Hampton to an early lead on its way to a 20-10 defeat of Morgan State on Saturday.
Proctor scored on an 80-yard pass play and Banks added an 83-yard fumble return as Hampton (4-3, 3-3 Mid-East Athletic) handed Morgan State (3-3, 3-1) its first conference loss.
The Pirates posted a 17-3 lead at halftime as Adam Brown kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired. Brown also scored the final points on a 31-yard kick late in the fourth quarter.
Andrew King scored Morgan State's lone TD on a 66-yard punt return late in the third quarter.
The Bears fumbled five times with Hampton recovering three.
Proctor finished with 87 yards on three catches for Hampton.
With Morgan State and Bethune-Cookman both losing, North Carolina A&T is the lone unbeaten team in MEAC.
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Edwin Diaz Sets Mariners' Single-Season Saves Record
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Image
Diaz broke the record set by Kazuhiro Sasaki in 2001.
By Kaelen Jones
Mariners reliever Edwin Díaz tossed a clean, 1-2-3 ninth inning in Seattle's 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday night to pick up his 49th save of the year and break the club's single-season record.
The previous record was set by Kazuhiro Sasaki in 2001, the last year the Mariners reached the playoffs. Díaz outpaced the mark with 33 games remaining in Seattle's regular season.
Díaz, who was named an All-Star for the first time earlier this season, has been remarkably efficient at the back end of the Mariners' bullpen. He's pitched 63 innings through 63 appearances this season, and has struck out 108 batters against just 15 walks.
It took Díaz 52 opportunities to collect 49 saves. No other pitcher in baseball has made 40 saves this season.
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Amazon to offer job skill training to 100,000 US workers
Posted by Sameer Updated: July 11, 2019, 9:41 pm IST
Washington: Amazon announced plans Thursday to offer job training to around one-third of its US workforce to help them gain skills to adapt to new technologies.
The US tech giant said it would spend $700 million for its Upskilling 2025 program to train 100,000 employes to help them move into more skilled roles within or outside of Amazon.
The move comes amid growing concerns that automation and robots are killing low-skilled jobs and that many workers lack training for new roles being created by technology.
Amazon said its employees would be offered training for positions as mapping specialists, data scientists, business analysts, logistics coordinators and other roles within the company.
Beth Galetti, Amazon senior vice president for human resources, said the program is not limited to training for roles within the company and that training would be offered for jobs in health care, machine learning, manufacturing, robotics, computer science, cloud computing, and more sectors.
“While many of our employees want to build their careers here, for others it might be a stepping stone to different aspirations,” Galetti said in a statement.
“We think it’s important to invest in our employees, and to help them gain new skills and create more professional options for themselves.”
Amazon said official US reports show there are some 7.4 million job openings and roughly six million unemployed, with employees needed as medical assistants, statisticians, software developers, nurse practitioners, and wind turbine service technicians.
A recent study suggested robots are expected to take over some 20 million manufacturing jobs worldwide by 2030, extending a trend of worsening social inequality while boosting overall economic output, a new study shows.
The forecast last month by Oxford Economics, a private British-based research and consulting firm, said job displacement from the rise of robots will not be evenly spread around the world, or within countries.
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Tahoe Truckee school district building on steady enrollment, facility and program upgrades
Local | August 24, 2018
hjones@sierrasun.com
Enrollment numbers in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District have grown steadily since 2012, with the district continuing to advance its teaching methods and renovation of its facilties. For more on area schools, see the Back to School section inserted in today's edition of the Sierra Sun.
Submitted photo by Kelli Twomey
Enrollment numbers in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District have grown slightly, but steadily, since 2012 from 3,917 students to 4,153 in 2018, as the district continues to update educational programs and renovate buildings into 21st century learning facilities.
“Each year we continue to be recognized by county and state,” said Kelli Twomey, coordinator of parent and community relations for the district. “They all play a factor, there’s no reason to go elsewhere.”
This past year the district took home the Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Award from the The U.S. Department of Education. North Tahoe High School was recognized as a Silver Award recipient in the 2018 Best High School Rankings by U.S. News & World Report. And Truckee Elementary received California’s Model Programs Award from the state Department of Education for their Blended English Development program.
In addition, two teachers from the district, Nicole Sayegh at North Tahoe Middle School and Mary Berelson at Glenshire Elementary, have claimed Placer County’s Teacher of the Year award the past two years.
“We invest in our teachers and do a lot of professional development for them,” said Twomey
“We’ve come to think that this is just standard.”
SUPPORTING EACH STUDENT
In the last 10 years the district has embraced an instructional teaching model hiring eight additional coaches to work throughout the district to aid teachers in ensuring each student is getting the education they need.
“We put a teacher at each school site to help us look at our students and develop individual learning plans,” said Sydney Dion, the district’s literacy instruction and design coach. These coaches can help with English language development for students learning English as a second language or those who may not be meeting grade standards.
“When you have students that are reading below grade level you have to address it,” Dion said, noting there’s differentiated learning going on in each classroom.
“Not all students are the same. They don’t learn the same and they don’t retain the same. An instructional coach can work closely with students and improve student learning,” said Valerie Simpson, executive director of educational services. “We want the students to be happy and learning.”
“We have comprehensive programs in place to meet needs of all our kids,” said Twomey. “If kids need acceleration or extra time in certain areas they can get that.”
While this model of teaching is not unique in the state of California, Simpson said it is not yet the norm.
EXPERIENCES IN EDUCATION
The district also began implementing Career Technical Pathways courses into their curriculum nearly a decade ago to provide students with career specific classes and professional experiences. It began with a foodservice and hospitality pathway and has now culminated into a variety of programs including biotechnology and engineering.
The District partners with businesses and organizations in the community to provide students with professional experiences and insight into their desired industry. Students studying foodservice and hospitality have the opportunity to work in local restaurants, while emergency services students work closely with the Truckee Fire Protection district and biotechnology students partner with staff at Tahoe Forest Hospital.
“We keep evolving and everything we do is for our students,” said Dion. “Our district is constantly evaluating what we’re doing well and what we can improve on.”
“The number one belief we live by is that students are the focus of all our decisions,” said Twomey.
In addition to new programs, the district has continued to renovate its buildings in the last few years with funding from Measures E and U passed in 2014.
Truckee High School is still in its final phase of the construction process but is expected to be completed in December of 2019. The project includes construction of a new-two story classroom to house Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math programs as well as a new library, with renovations to the front facade, bus drop-off areas and student gathering areas.
Truckee Elementary School is the last construction project in the books which consists of upgrading and modernizing existing school buildings and utilities, constructing a new cafeteria, parking lot, playground, and play field, building new classrooms to replace the 20 portable classrooms, and expanding the library. The construction is expected to be completed by October 2020.
Hannah Jones is a reporter for the Sierra Sun. She can be reached at hjones@sierrasun.com or 503-550-2652.
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Panun Kashmir not a distant dream
. onus on activism
‘Panun Kashmir’ not a distant dream…….
onus on activism……
Lalit Ambardar
midst the communal inferno that had then engulfed the subcontinent following the ‘two nation’ theory based vivisection of India, formal accession of the state of Jammu & Kashmir with the union of India (joining Pakistan being the other option) came as a relief giving rise to new hopes & expectations.Kashmiri Pandits also made a choice then. Leaving behind the treacherous past that saw the community almost at the brink of extinction due to centuries of religious persecution.
A renewed enthusiasm in rebuilding their lives in secular India was apparent. Pandits responded with vigour to Sheikh Abdullah’s call of ‘hamlawar khabardar, hum Kashmiri hain tayyar’( beware ,oh the invader , we Kashmiris are prepared).This was the time when social thinkers like Kashyap Bandhu went around distributing saris to Pandit women reassuring them of the advent of a new era. Inter communal harmony between the Hindus & the Muslims, that had suffered due to historical reasons was seen to be taking shape.
But what followed in the coming years was total political intrigue and Kashmiri Pandits found themselves outside of the political realm. Occasional symbolic representation not withstanding, vested interest driven political machinations polarised the polity to the extent that political redundancy of the Pandits was ensured for the times to come. Yet there was not even a complaint. It was this intended political isolation that continued over the decades & finally culminated in the systematic ethnic cleansing in the valley in 1989-90.
Only post displacement when rendered ‘refugees in their own country’, the Pandits, disappointed & disillusioned with the callousness of the so called secular political class in general , realised the necessity of engaging with the politics. Scores of groups emerged- some in the form of social, some cultural while many out rightly declared their political intentions & this contributed immensely in the initial rehabilitation process. Most groups active today continue to pursue with zeal the community’s aspiration to return back to Kashmir with dignity & honour.
But what caught the imagination of the exiled community then was the idea of Panun Kashmir- a demand that envisaged a separate homeland with a union territory status in Kashmir valley itself. Following years saw the movement for Panun Kashmir gaining momentum leading to the widespread dissemination of the facts in India & abroad about the separatists’ designs & the plight of Kashmiri Pandits who had suffered at the hands of the pan Islamists back home in Kashmir. Panun Kashmir activism facilitated resurrection of the craving for ‘home’ even amongst those who disillusioned with what the community had undergone had vowed not to ever return.
Sadly, like any other political movement that endeavours something novel invariably comes across challenges both political & otherwise, Panun Kashmir too had its own share of ups & downs. Paradoxically, the irritants that affected the movement are rooted more within than outside.
Constant monitoring of the course of events & subsequent strategy review periodically are the imperatives for any political movement to survive & succeed. So are the unflinching dedication to the cause & sincere camaraderie of the activists. Persistent personality clashes, show of one upmanship & uncompromising antagonism over claims of superiority of political thought form the right recipe for political hara-kiri. The very fact that twenty years down the history for the Kashmiri Pandits as for as their political agenda is concerned nothing seems to have moved, suggests something terribly amiss at the ground level. Kashmiri Pandits have a just ‘cause’. It is just that the approach wavered halfway leading to restlessness in the community. Yet there was only resentment & not disenchantment.
There is now a realisation. Aware of the growing community pressure & its responsibility to come up to the community’s expectations, the leadership got engaged in a serious discussion to overcome the differences. Two factions of Panun Kashmir have already come together under one banner. It will not be farfetched to assume that understanding with the third faction will also be arrived at soon for personalities however great, are never above the cause.
Complete unification of Panun Kashmir needs to be followed by immediate steps to arrive at an understanding with all other groups in the community, that could pave way for consensus over ‘homeland’ as the political agenda.
*Lalit Ambardar: A Building Design Consultant, presently based in Delhi. Has been a ‘programme coordinator’ for foreign TV & Radio bureaus. Regularly writes on 'Kashmir' in response columns of national dailies. Interests include acting & modelling.
Has acted in various tele- films, short films & TV serials for DD, Sony & Zee channels. Has done scores of ad films & print ads.
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ABC upholds show complaint
National Irrigators’ Council chief executive officer Steve Whan welcomed the ruling.
A recent ruling by the ABC’s Audience and Consumer Affairs unit has upheld a complaint about coverage of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan by ABC’s Background Briefing, finding it contained issues with accuracy and a lack of impartiality.
Two complainants raised serious concerns regarding specific issues of accuracy and a lack of impartiality in a three-part Background Briefing series on the basin plan, which aired earlier this year, and an associated Facebook video post.
He said the story was inaccurate and failed to provide balance, and it was ‘‘regrettable’’ the story went to air.
‘‘NIC was particularly concerned about the story giving listeners the false impression that there had been no gains for the environment from the Murray-Darling Basin Plan,’’ Mr Whan said.
‘‘Independent assessment has found good early environmental results, very strong progress on water recovery with positive outcomes from more than 750 environmental watering events.’’
The Background Briefing story came in two parts and included a video on social media.
The ABC’s investigation concluded that neither part one nor two of the story or the social media video were in keeping with the ABC’s editorial standards for accuracy and impartiality.
‘‘The basin plan is controversial and we recognise that people with alternative views have a right to be heard,’’ Mr Whan said.
‘‘We aren’t trying to shut down criticism, but we do expect that reporting will be balanced and will acknowledge when a theory, put forward by a couple of people, has significant flaws.
‘‘The ABC has now conducted a very thorough review and upheld complaints we (and others) made. NIC appreciates the serious way the ABC has dealt with this.’’
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority released a response to the stories in April, saying some stakeholders had ‘‘misplaced expectations’’ of the basin plan and assertions the basin plan was not working for the environment were ‘‘simply incorrect’’.
‘‘Some stakeholders have a misplaced expectation that water recovery under the basin plan should only be achieved by direct purchase of water rights from irrigators. This was never the intention of the basin plan,’’ MDBA executive director Carl Binning said.
‘‘Rather, governments have been working to manage water resources in more efficient and effective ways for both the environment and to facilitate modernised agricultural practices.’’
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Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum expects the independent panel looking into the socio-economic impacts of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in regional communities will be ‘‘dragged’’ to the Goulburn Valley.
NSW irrigators are ‘desperate’
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Sequel Bits: Lots of ‘Star Trek 2’ Plus ‘Despicable Me 2,’ ‘Avatar 2,’ and ‘Riddick’
Posted on Monday, February 27th, 2012 by Germain Lussier
Lots of Star Trek 2 and even a few other films are all part of the latest Sequel Bits. After the jump, read about the following:
What did J.J. Abrams think of the Star Trek 2 photo leaks and what did Zachary Quinto have to say about the scene?
Michael Giacchino confirms he’ll be back to score Star Trek 2.
Even more set photos from the set of the sci-fi sequel.
Zoe Saldana comments on the status of Avatar 2.
Director Chris Renaud discusses what we can expect in Despicable Me 2.
Two new photos of Vin Diesel on the set of Riddick.
Let’s start with Star Trek 2. You probably remember these photos from last week, depicting Spock (Zachary Quinto) fighting a character played by Benedict Cumberbatch, the new villain of the film. We posted a few at the time but now, thanks to Pop Sugar, we have more.
Zoe Saldana, who is also in the above scene, spoke to MTV about the leaked images and said the following:
J.J. was very upset. I have to say that. It’s not going to stop people from intruding, but they are, and it’s such a bummer because it only hurts them by stealing away the surprise.
And here’s the video of that conversation:
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Her co-star and love interest in the film, Quinto, spoke to IFC about the same topic:
The picture leaking did not go over so well. They’re go to great lengths to preserve security.
He wouldn’t give any info on what was happening in the scene, only that they’d been shooting it for five days and is “awesome.” Trek Movie has a pretty good summation of what we can take from the images too.
And before we leave Trek 2, Michael Giacchino went on Twitter and confirmed that he’ll be scoring the sequel:
No music to write ’till I’m beamed aboard the Enterprise in Jan. I’ll be exercising other parts of my brain, like cleaning out the garage.
— Michael Giacchino (@m_giacchino) February 27, 2012
Star Trek 2 isn’t the only big sequel in Zoe Saldana’s future. She also has Avatar 2 on the horizon at some point but, unfortunately, doesn’t really know when that’s going to happen. She said the following to IFC.com:
I don’t know [when the sequel will start filming] but I’m waiting. My bags are still packed.
One sequel that is currently in production is the third Riddick movie, Riddick, and Vin Diesel took to his Facebook page to post some new images from the David Twohy film.
Finally, Collider spoke to Lorax director Chris Renaud, who is also working on Despicable Me 2 and got some little tidbits out of him. Nothing too pressing, but interesting if you’re anticipating that film. Here’s the video:
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Wanted Gold Coast bikie found in remote NT town
Bikie gangs
By Lydia Lynch
A bikie on parole who allegedly fled to the Northern Territory will be brought back to Queensland after he was found hiding out in a remote town.
Satudarah bikie gang patched member Jake Thaller, 28, had previously been convicted in the Southport Magistrates Court on "a range of offences", police said.
Jake Thaller had he parole revoked by Queensland police.
He was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment before being released on court-ordered parole.
NT police began a manhunt for Thaller last week after police in Queensland revoked his bail.
He was found and arrested in the remote town of Katherine, about 320 kilometres south-east of Darwin, on Saturday.
Detectives from Taskforce Maxima, a specialist police force dedicated to bringing down bikies, travelled to Darwin on Wednesday and successfully applied for the extradition of Thaller back to Queensland.
Police would not say why his parole had been revoked.
Detective Inspector Glen Donaldson said police would continue to work with other government agencies to target outlaw motorcycle gangs.
“This arrest highlights the commitment of the Queensland Police Service and Queensland Corrective Services in continuing to protect the community by enforcing breaches of the law committed by members of outlaw motorcycle gangs,” he said.
Lydia Lynch
Lydia Lynch is a reporter for the Brisbane Times
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Science Minister Greg Hunt tells CSIRO to maintain 'pure public good' science
By Marcus Strom
November 18, 2016 — 10.40pm
After months of turmoil at the CSIRO, Science Minister Greg Hunt has stepped in with a new statement of expectations for the organisation. Mr Hunt hopes it will set the the body on the path to being the world's premier public research institution.
The statement sets a clear focus on pure science and climate research alongside the "innovation catalyst" role championed by chief executive Larry Marshall.
One leading CSIRO environmental scientist Fairfax Media spoke to described it as a "clear repudiation" of the direction Dr Marshall had been taking the organisation.
There is no new funding associated with the statement, prompting the scientist to ask: "Who is going to fund our long-term research? That's the sticker."
Science Minister Greg Hunt speaking in August. Credit:Jessica Hromas
Speaking exclusively to Fairfax Media, Mr Hunt said the document did not repudiate Dr Marshall's stewardship, although he accepted it was something of a mid-mission corrective.
"We've got to be able to do both," Mr Hunt said, referring to the organisation's role in basic science and its application in industry.
The document will be sent to the CSIRO board on Monday after a choppy 18 months for the organisation.
During that time, Dr Marshall has overseen about 300 redundancies and faced accusations that he was steering the organisation away from climate research and basic science.
CSIRO boss Larry Marshall in September. Credit:Louise Kennerley
In August, Mr Hunt, newly minted as science minister, instructed the board and chief executive "to put the focus back on climate science".
Mr Hunt told Fairfax Media that Dr Marshall "is a great asset" for CSIRO and he hoped his statement will act as a "common platform" for the organisation to move forward.
The statement of expectations commits the organisation to:
strive to become the world's best public research organisation in a decade;
pursue pure public good science;
recognise the importance of research into climate science;
become Australia's 'innovation catalyst';
eight new national research priorities.
The eight national priorities include a commitment to "leading climate change science, mitigation and adaptation research, including decadal forecasting".
The priority areas set out for the organisation are:
plant biology and agriculture
human health, food and biosecurity
resource and energy management
digital and data management.
In Mr Hunt's words, the document is "dramatically different" to the 2015 statement issued by then minister Ian MacFarlane.
"That was just a legal document, not a vision for the CSIRO," Mr Hunt told Fairfax Media.
Mr Hunt said he wrote the first draft of the statement by hand, before it was revised half-a-dozen times after consultation with CSIRO, the staff association, industry and the scientific community.
"The statement refines and makes clear my focus and the focus of the Turnbull government for the CSIRO," he said.
The president of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Andrew Holmes, welcomed the consultation and said: "We very much appreciate that the minister is taking the entire scientific community seriously."
One senior CSIRO scientist said: "It's great to have this guidance from the minister – it's appreciated and needed."
However, they said if you want to support pure public good science, you need to fund it.
Mr Hunt's directive in August to refocus on climate science meant 15 new jobs for the Climate Science Centre, but CSIRO was expected to fund that out of existing budgets.
Mr Hunt said there is natural growth for the CSIRO in the forward estimates, from $1.35 billion today to $1.465 billion in 2019/20.
The senior scientist Fairfax Media spoke to said: "Climate and environment is expected to get most funding from outside the organisation. We are locked out of the Australian Research Council – so who is going to fund our long-term research? That's the sticker."
However, the scientist said the minister's prioritisation of climate research "including decadal forecasting" and a commitment to pure science "will be a huge comfort to staff who work in those areas".
The CSIRO board said it would now consider the document and reply with a statement of intent in December.
Mr Hunt said: "We now need to turn it into a plan of action, which I expect from the board by March 30.
"We actually need to go out and deliver on the statement."
Fairfax Media approached Dr Marshall for comment.
Marcus Strom
Marcus Strom is Science Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Umpires explain why they let game continue in downpour
Jun 14 | 9:30AM
Umpires explain why they let Mets game continue in downpour as Edwin Diaz blew save
The Mets lobbied for the tarp to stay off the field. The end result was not great
By Danny Abriano | Jun 14 | 9:30AM
(Noah K. Murray)
As a steady rain turned into more of a downpour before the top of the ninth inning on Thursday night at Citi Field, the grounds crew rolled the tarp out and prepared to put it on the field. The Mets -- including Pete Alonso and Mickey Callaway -- lobbied the umpires to not have the tarp put on. That lobbying turned out to be a terrible idea.
Instead of putting the tarp on, it sat behind the infield dirt as the grounds crew put diamond dry on the field and Edwin Diaz stood around for 10 minutes after warming up.
Prior to blowing the save as the rain continued to pelt the field, Diaz warmed up in the bullpen, then on the mound, then waited through the delay. He then warmed up on the mound again (in the rain) before facing his first batter (in the rain).
Two things can be true:
1. Diaz should've found a a way to get the final out and seal the win
2. The game should've been delayed before the top of the ninth inning started, with the tarp put on the field.
After the game, the umpires explained why they let the game continue.
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg said that the initial plan was to put the tarp on the field since the rain was "coming down at a pretty good clip." But after the rain "started to lighten up," the umpiring crew decided to use diamond dry and let the teams play through it.
"But then very quickly, it deteriorated and then once we got to the bottom of the ninth, and we had them come back out and attempt to see if we can get it, and we realized that we're not going to be able to get this field playable, so let's just stop it now. As it turns out, now it's suspended," Kellogg added.
Kellogg noted the decision to suspend the game was because "the field was getting lost" due to the rain.
The key word above is "deteriorated." And as things were deteriorating, the tarp was not put on the field. Instead, the game was allowed to continue as Diaz blew the save.
Mets manager Mickey Callaway said after the game that he thought the "umpires did everything they could, the right way." Still, it's hard to come up with an argument in favor of not putting the tarp on the field once things "deteriorated."
This could still end well if the Mets pull out the suspended game, but it never should've gotten to this point.
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King leaves Ohio Premier to become director of coaching
by Soccer America , Dec 17, 2013
[ECLIPSE SELECT] Chris King, Ohio Premier’s technical director, has been hired by Illinois powerhouse Eclipse Select as its director of coaching. King spent 14 years with Ohio Premier, whose U-18s won the 2013 ECNL title.
“We’re incredibly excited to be bringing in Chris King as an important piece of our Eclipse Select family at the start of the New Year,” Eclipse Select president Rory Dames said. “His coaching track record and success at developing elite youth players speaks for itself. For the past several years, we have always been of the mindset of bringing in Chris at some capacity with our club, so to see this come to fruition is really exciting for all of us.”
The 43-year-old King played in the indoor NPSL before going into coaching.
Mike Nesci, who has recently held the director of coaching role, has been appointed as the Eclipse Select vice president under Dames.
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Livestock, VIC, Grains, Round 1,
‘North East CMA’ – Empowering farmers to meet the soil carbon challenge
EMPOWERING FARMERS TO MEET THE SOIL CARBON CHALLENGE
The North East Victoria Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is running an innovative project to help over 500 farmers improve the soil carbon content of their properties and empowering them with the knowledge to improve production sustainably, whilst meeting catchment environmental goals.
NORTH EAST CMA
The North East Victoria Catchment Management Authority (CMA) region is bounded by the Murray River in the north, the Victorian Alps in the south, the NSW border in the east and the Warby Ranges in the west. The North East CMA region takes in the local government municipalities of Wodonga, Indigo, Wangaratta, Alpine and Towong, plus parts of Moira and East Gippsland Shires. Approximately 95,000 people live in the region.
ENTERPRISE: The main industries in the region are agriculture (dairy, beef, lamb, wool, cropping and horticulture), forest products, tourism, value-added processing industries and manufacturing.
CMA RESPONSIBILITIES:
River Health
Environmental Water Reserve
Permits - Works on Waterways
Waterwatch
Land Stewardship - including Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management Systems
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Caring for Our Country projects including: Landscape Scale Conservation - Threatened Grassy Woodlands Project and the Soil Carbon Programme
Within the North East CMA Regional Catchment Strategy, the CMA conducts a wide range of activities addressing these responsibilities.
MOTIVATION FOR CHANGE
Identifying that the majority of farmers did not understand the benefits of soil testing and how to interpret results
Providing soil testing for land managers and independent agronomic advice on the results
Running field days, workshops and forums on soil organic carbon and related subjects
Delivering free eFarmer training
Over 500 landholders participating in the project
Combined area of involved properties over 116,000 hectares
Wide adoption of trial agricultural and management practices to improve soil carbon
Chris Reid and the Land Stewardship team at the North East CMA recognised a critical gap in the knowledge of many farmers was how to practically manage soil fertility, its structure and the contribution of healthy soil to improved farm production. Assisted by funding from the Federal Government the team developed the Sustainable Farm Practices - Soil Carbon Programme to fill this knowledge gap and realise positive environmental outcomes.
In the face of one of the worst droughts on record and falling farm production generally, the team have balanced stakeholder needs with desired environmental outcomes to develop a successful and well-received project. The team is now delivering up to six information activities a month, including field days, forums and workshops. Through these North East CMA is connecting with landholders involved in existing and/or recently completed projects, Landcare groups and networks, industry groups and individuals with an interest in improving their soil organic carbon levels. Participating farmers now have the skills and knowledge to interpret their own soil tests offered by the project and have access to independent agronomy advice on how best to respond – in a sustainable manner.
Managing such a project requires dedication, commitment, and flexibility to address challenges as they arise. The team at the North East CMA demonstrate all these attributes and share how their project came into fruition and is making a difference across the entire catchment
The North East CMA region
A critical knowledge gap in understanding soil
tests was identified by the NE CMA
The North East CMA Soil Carbon Programme was developed by Chris Reid and his Land Stewardship team in 2009 to take advantage of potential funding available from the Caring for Our Country initiative of the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). The Land Stewardship team had built up considerable knowledge from numerous previous projects and they knew what contribution healthy soil could make to production as well as the environmental benefits it delivers. They identified a significant opportunity to build on their own previous work and that already undertaken by some Landcare groups in the region to spread this knowledge to the diverse farming community.
The team were not fully convinced by some of the arguments being aired in support of the economic advantages of mooted pasture-based carbon farming under carbon trading schemes. However, they were convinced, by their own surveys and practical engagement with farmers, of the need for land holders to increase organic soil carbon as part of a strategy of farm landscape regeneration, and, ultimately, for improved production. The team had access to data that showed rates of soil carbon in the region in the 1830s as high as 12% and yet the current figures averaged less than 2%. The potential for improvement was clear.
It was apparent to the Land Stewardship team that the majority of farmers did not understand the benefits of soil testing and how to interpret their own results. Farmers were therefore inhibited in making choices for strategies for improving soil fertility and structure.
An issue arising from this lack of understanding was the use of fertilisers, what occurs as a result of continued application and the effects on soil nutrition. This was leading to issues including widespread but localised soil acidity problems, aluminium toxicity and grass tetany. Grass tetany is a reaction in livestock caused by magnesium deficiency often resulting from a mis-match of low-magnesium pastures and fertiliser use. In the view of Chris and his team, better education of farmers on understanding soil structure, soil carbon management grazing management and soil fertility would be inherently valuable.
“To achieve long term and continuing change to farm management practices that will raise the capacity of farmers to improve the soil carbon content of their properties in the long term.”
Promoting the idea of improving soil carbon levels in the face of one of the worst droughts on record and falling farm production generally, was going to be a very difficult task. If stakeholders were to be convinced of the advantages of joining in the Soil Carbon Programme in such an environment, the possibility of improving production had to be demonstrable. The other significant part of the equation was that improving carbon levels was potentially a slow process. Results would not be obvious for some time into the future. The potential for increasing farm production therefore had to be clearly linked to the initiatives for improving soil carbon levels.
Chris and his team worked to identify what would help motivate farmers to join the Soil Carbon Programme in this challenging environment. Chris says they decided to offer a benefit for participants up front, in the form of, “Soil testing that produced results that farmers could understand and from which they and their agronomists could make sound decisions on soil fertility and management”.
Given this starting point, the team then developed the concept further to include independent agronomy workshops to explain to farmers how to read soil analysis and to provide guidance for further decision making. They would offer access for farmers to an agronomist of their own choosing from a panel of eight to provide follow-on support in the workshop program. The team would also seek out speakers from across Australia - and even international experts - who had practical experience in building soil health, with a focus on carbon, to pass on their experiences to land managers across the catchment.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES
Field days provide a valuable opportunity for
information sharing and maintaining engagement
Chris defines the key objective of the program as, “To achieve long term and continuing change to farm management practices that will raise the capacity of farmers to improve the soil carbon content of their properties in the long term”.
Overall, the project activities developed were quite straightforward. The CMA team determined that it would pay for soil testing for the participating landholders; provide free agronomic advice to these landholders on the soil test outcomes; run field days, workshops and forums on soil organic carbon and related subjects; and deliver free eFarmer training through adult education approaches. A final soil test would be provided at the end of the program to measure improvements in soil health.
In turn, the project would require specific actions from participating landholders:
Committing to changing their management practices for the term of the project on a nominated area of their property.
Agreeing to participate in farm planning and soil management training and information sessions, in which they would have access to free soil testing and agronomic advice.
Selecting an agronomist from a panel nominated by North East CMA who would provide up to four free on-site advice sessions.
Attending free eFarmer workshops conducted by North East CMA, for which the project team would set up an eFarmer help desk in support.
eFarmer is a web-based application which supports the capture, viewing and sharing Natural Resource Management information across farms, landscapes and catchments. The web application, together with a simple matrix, informs private land managers of the natural resource management priorities of the CMA within which they reside and allows them to identify proposed and voluntarily implemented activities on their properties that may contribute to the achievement of CMA catchment wide targets.
SOIL CARBON PROGRAMME TARGETS
2800 land managers would improve their natural resource management knowledge.
1500 landholders would begin using improved soil management practices.
1300 land managers would attend soil management forums.
500 land managers would commit to the whole project and attend farm planning and soil management training and conduct prescribed management practices on a nominate area of their land. These would be the key stakeholders of the project and its champions.
The majority of the planning for the project was conducted as part of compiling the submission for DAFF funding. Suzanne Johnstone from the team explains that the North East CMA team found developing the Program Logic document, required for an application for DAFF funding, was a useful methodology for scoping the project. The Program Logic has since provided the basic guidance for all further project documentation.
Another key document that was developed during the planning phase was the Community Engagement Plan. This Plan identified stakeholders and set out strategies for dealing with the issues that their research had shown were the keys to the success of the project. Identified communication activities included actions such as attending meetings and discussing the project with community groups, mainly local Landcare groups, and a whole-of-catchment mail out using tailored postcards supplying project information and contacts.
The team identified its stakeholders for the Soil Carbon Programme to include:
Landholders of the CMA region
Landcare groups of the CMA region
Local industry supporting farming activities
Conservation management networks
CMA staff
The landholders of the region were the communication priority. Key messages for the communications were the ‘no strings’ soil testing, the independent agronomy advice, the use of the eFarmer planning tool and the field services provided for training and education. The communication activities would also be subject to the continuous improvement based on documented stakeholder feedback.
Credibility at all stages of the project was identified as essential. All of the stakeholders needed to have trust in the CMA team and in what the project could deliver. The farmers, in particular, needed to have trust in the information they received from the CMA team, the soil testing reports and in their chosen agronomist.
The team was certain that, only when this mutual trust and credibility was established, could they expect a commitment from farmers to the project and its outcomes.
OBTAINING FUNDING
In developing their grant funding proposal, the project team identified three streams that required funding for the Soil Carbon Programme:
agronomists and associated training and information delivery
staffing of the project
The CMA Board reviewed and supported the soil carbon initiative proposal and recommended it to DAFF as one of a number of North East CMA proposals recommended for funding. DAFF agreed to fund the Soil Carbon Programme to $2.2 million over four years, running from July 2009 to June 2013. The allocated funding supported all the proposed soil carbon activities as well as salaries for 3.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff positions.
RISKS & CHALLENGES
Early in the planning phase, the project team expected that continuous risk and impediment management would form a large part of project management. The team identified risks to the project and developed strategies to manage them.
One of the major risks identified was the potential for staff turnover, and thus a loss of competencies from the project, as project funding was expended and staff sought other secure employment. To address this, the management team set to identifying opportunities for future projects and associated funding to ensure ongoing tenure and retain and use existing competencies.
Another significant risk identified was the difficulty of engaging 500 landowners in the program and keeping them committed for the four year duration. The team determined that maintaining ongoing communication and ensuring continued engagement through active participation in regular events would be the best way to manage this risk.
The planning phase also identified a number of likely impediments to the success of the project.
Being conducted at the height of a major and long term drought, many of the landholders would be focussed on surviving the drought and would not necessarily be interested in improving soil structure, carbon content and fertility. Additionally, many landholders were accustomed to dealing with a number of organisations, entities and individuals who were committed to traditional farming practices. Farmers had long followed their advice and support and may, therefore, be reluctant to abandon comfort zones and begin something new.
As part of their impediment management program, Chris and his team decided that their impediment management approach would include:
Soil testing for the 500 participants undertaken by a trusted scientific entity that was used in a previous large scale Landcare soil testing project.
Free explanations from experts on how to interpret soil testing results.
Providing free advice to farmers from a CMA-identified panel of independent agronomists.
Conducting field days and seminars with guest presenters suggested by farmers who were not committed to any particular method of farming or landscape regeneration to the exclusion of other ideas.
Ensuring that all advice came from independent sources and was not delivered by local, state or commonwealth agencies.
Ensuring that the project team members and the agronomists listened to the landholders and reported back their comments, ideas and suggestions.
MANAGING THE PROJECT
Although the communications activities were relatively unsophisticated, Suzanne explains, “We were swamped with Expressions of Interest, to the extent that we had a backlog that we were having trouble dealing with”. Overall, 505 landholders have been selected to participate in the initial soils testing component of the project, from a range of farming enterprises including grazing, cropping, horticulture, viticulture, dairy and mixed enterprises.
As the project got underway, North East CMA organised and funded the initial soil sampling, comprising 22 soil cores extracted from 2 x 100m transects from each property. Soil was subdivided into four depth categories between 0-30cm and pooled prior to laboratory analysis for soil carbon as well as other chemical and physical soil characteristics. Group on-farm soil advice from their nominated panel of agronomists through field days and forums was also funded and organised. Landcare groups and networks, industry programs with similar focus, and individuals with an interest in improving their soil carbon management were identified and engaged. Regular newsletters and soil improvement information sheets were distributed to maintain interest within in the project.
The project was fortunate in that the staff carried over from a previous project had a broad range of natural resource management and agricultural skills and also had the advantage of tapping into existing Landcare coordinators and project managers that had great field and community experience. The team built on the previous experience and took on new skills. Chris notes, “Training in other areas was conducted, such as use of the soil sampling machine and preparing a formal process and following it for consistency of data and for reducing sampling error”.
Chris and his team manage from the project baseline plan and the original brief. The project is managed across three streams into which individual components have been grouped.
1. Soil Testing – soil testing and seminars for interpreting results.
2. Training and Education – agronomy sessions, field days, seminars and the eFarmer training.
3. Quality Management – post-activity surveys, eFarmer help desk feedback and ongoing communications including CMA Internet site updates.
The Quality Management stream of the project aims to ensure continuous improvement of activities and information resources. Anonymous post-activity surveys administered to review training outcomes and take-up provide an opportunity for respondents to comment on content, speakers, activities and to suggest changes and improvements. This information is analysed by the CMA team and changes made to programs and activities according to need and available budget.
The CMA team depends on these anonymous surveys to check achievement of objectives and targets and to provide input to improvement of future activities.
The information from surveys is also vetted and commented upon by the agronomists participating in the program and compared with anecdotal information from North East CMA staff.
FIELD DAY FEEDBACK
Feedback from field days held in February 2012 showed that all attendees answered ‘yes’ to the question “Has your knowledge of Soil Health improved from this session?”, each marking five out of five that they had “learned a lot”.
In response to the question “Having participated in the Soil Carbon Programme, do you consider that your approach to farm management practices may change to incorporate some more sustainable practices?” those that answered ‘yes’ also provided comments of the changes they may make including:
“Less emphasis on spray and more emphasis on management”
“Use less chemical, rely on biodiversity”
“Improve grazing management”
“Look at a longer management cycle to grazing”
“Understanding your landscape”
“What weeds are telling me about my management”
“Ground cover management is now my top priority”
“I will manage to increase local biodiversity”
“Maintaining water in the soil profile and using carbon to do this”
Suzanne Johnstone, as the lead in the eFarmer training, provides information based on her help desk role and hits on the eFarmer Internet site.
All the information gathered contributes to the continuous improvement of project activities and content and targeting of supporting publications. The project team regularly reviews activities and outcomes for opportunities to implement changes to the project and activities.
NE CMA staff were trained to use the soil
sampling machinery.
The well developed continuous improvement program ensures that any shortfall in expectations, of which there have been very few, becomes the basis for improvement. For example, when the manual collection and storing of information became onerous, a database was established. The database continues to be developed and its numerous functions are major contributors to efficiency in the project and have reduced resource overheads by the equivalent of half the workload of one full time staff member.
The hand auger sampling was an idea that did not stand up to early optimistic expectations and was soon abandoned with the arrival of a suitable mechanical option.
“In the first instance, we had a three months wait for suitable soil sampling machinery and undertook a program of manual sampling in rock hard, drought affected soils. We found that we did not have the resources to continue with the manual taking of soil in accordance with our planned timetable and, in any event, from an OH&S viewpoint, manual sampling was not a good idea. However, suitable machinery was eventually sourced and staff trained to use the machinery and to follow a constructed soil sampling process.”
Initial team grouping of participants did not always work out in all instances. There was a need to move some participants to other groups as their interests were not well aligned with the majority of the participants in their area.
Similarly, choice of agronomists by some participants did not align well with requirements. “Two to three of the agronomists were exchanged by some participants for others – we always planned to offer choices to participants – even offering them to other groups such as similar enterprises, independent of their geographically location. This worked well.”
Other key lessons from the project include the importance of:
Establishing credibility through empowerment of stakeholders.
Maintaining continuing contact with stakeholders and responding positively to suggestions and feedback.
Continuous improvement of project activities and outcomes based on stakeholder feedback, such as:
- using independent consultants; - adaptive management; and - initially offering an obvious benefit to project participants (in this case, soil tests and agronomic sessions).
In addition, to align with the expectations of landholders, it was essential for success that the program focussed broadly on soil health, not carbon sequestration alone, but to ensure that the program did not exclude information on carbon sequestration.
SIGNIFICANT OUTCOMES TO DATE
Improved pasture on the property of Soil Carbon Programme
participant, John Paterson.
Some interesting insights were provided by one of the projects participants, John Paterson, a beef producer in the Mitta Mitta Valley. John and his wife ‘retired’ to the area after many decades of dairy farming in the Cobram Area. Their approach to farming over that time might be considered conventional and John recognised their reliance on superphosphate and chemical inputs to keep the pastures growing.
Over recent years, with the costs of these inputs continuing to increase, John began to ponder alternatives. The Soil Carbon Programme seemed to offer an insight on other management options and the free soil testing and access to alternative agronomists were appealing. He ‘put his hand up’ and has enjoyed the experience immensely, particularly in joining others from the district and hearing their experiences.
John has learned much about soil health including getting mineral balances right, the beneficial work of dung beetles, the ability for native and clover pasture species to re-emerge and the positive effects that improved grazing methods can have on the enterprise. He has experimented with rock phosphates which support the soil biology and the pasture results are readily apparent when compared to adjacent untreated paddocks. The program has exposed John to new possibilities in grazing and he says he will, “Keep giving it all a go and see what happens”.
So far, more than the target number of landholders have become involved in the farm planning/soil management training, have accessed free soil testing and agronomic advice and agreed to change their management practices on a nominated area of their property.
“New people keep coming to our events. Involving local people in local events empowers them. Empowered people are easier to convince... and the cost is minimal.”
Suzanne reports, “The offer of free soil tests with an obligation to attend four free soil agronomy sessions with a soil specialist of their choosing attracted 505 land holders - covering a significant area of the north east region. The attendance at each of the sessions has indicated the strong interest in soils in general and soil organic carbon in particular”.
The combined area of all the properties involved in the Soil Carbon Programme is over 116,000 hectares, noting that not all of this area is subject to changed soil management practices at this stage.
“The overall objectives of the project have been largely met due to the need and interest of the region’s landholders to improve their productive resource (soil) due to the years of degradation through general inattention and drought; and genuine interest in improving their soil health for long term sustainability.”
The training and education activities have been very successful and high demand has meant that, in some cases, there have been up to six seminars/field days in a single month to different locations in the North East CMA region.
Interest in the North East CMA Soil Carbon
Programme has been ongoing.
Highlighting some of the significant outcomes of the program so far, Suzanne observes, “New people keep coming to our events. Involving local people in local events empowers them. Empowered people are easier to convince... and the cost is minimal. We now have over 2000 landholders on our database from attendance at our events!”
The team also points out that credibility is the key, “Farmers can see that we respond to their suggestions and that there are no strings attached”.
The anonymous exit surveys conducted by the team have shown that the field days on farms have developed promoters and champions of change, who, in themselves are not usually promoters of new ideas.
While noting that it is too early to point to dramatic changes in soil carbon levels where changed farming practices are in place, the team are confident that participants can show improvements in soil structure, pasture cover and stocking rates.
As an indicator of the success of the program, the team point out that no participants have really separated from the Soil Carbon Programme and, indeed, some from the wider population have sought to join.
“From a provider of integrated catchment management programs, the delivery and uptake of information from this project has been very successful. We will be going back to all 505 landholders in the last year of the project to undertake soil carbon testing and interview each landholder to understand what changes they have adopted as a result of attending the information sessions and the general heightened level of information that has been made available through this program. The data base of information collected as part of this project through interviews and soil tests will be assessed to understand the health of the regions’ farming soils and opportunities to improve the environmental service the soil provides.”
Interim reports are demonstrating that, as a result of being involved in the Soil Carbon Programme, many participants are adopting agricultural and management practice changes across their whole property, not just on the sites committed to the soil testing activities. Changes already adopted include:
Increasing paddock numbers and transition to rotational grazing management
Improved ground cover maintenance
Promotion or sowing of perennial species
Maximising species diversity in pasture
Increased stubble retention
Changes to fertilisers used, such as seaweed and trace element application rather than only annual NPK application
Application of more precise Calcium products, such as sulphur/calcium/magnesium mixes
Once the final interviews and soil testing are complete a thorough assessment of the Soil Carbon Programme will be undertaken.
“This has been the most rewarding project in the 15 years I have been involved in NRM activities... there have been more ‘light-bulb’ moments associated with our work with farmers than I can ever remember.”
Chris and the team see a clear need to communicate their successes beyond the farming community. The region includes some major urban population centres, in particular Wodonga (and nearby Albury) and Wangaratta, that are home to schools, community groups and business and agricultural production organisations and also industrial entities that support agriculture. In addition, the team has identified a number of complementary programs being run by Landcare that could provide opportunities for mutual benefit in widening awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of farm landscape regeneration. These areas will be addressed through the regional media as an enhancement to the existing stakeholder engagement activities.
As another aspect of soil carbon improvement, the project team are involved in, is an in house experimental program which is using willows extracted from stream regeneration projects to produce bio-char in a portable charcoal furnace. Further bio-char funding has been received by the Soil Carbon Programme, to implement field trials in bio-char and test its value for local agricultural enterprises.
Chris and the team believe that the momentum created by the Soil Carbon Programme could well be the starting point of a further projects that deal with the integration of soil hydrology, soil fertility and vegetation in triple bottom line outcome for CMA landholders. Project of this nature could logically build on the considerable amount of data collected a part of the Soil Carbon Programme.
Perhaps the success of the project to date can be best summed up by Suzanne Johnstone, who comments, “This has been the most rewarding project in the 15 years I have been involved in NRM activities... there have been more ‘light-bulb’ moments associated with our work with farmers than I can ever remember”.
This project is achieving catchment-wide change in knowledge of how to build healthy soils, using a range of methods that best suit the individual farmers. This closing of a critical knowledge gap, supported by practical advice and action on the ground, provides a positive example that others could follow. With funding of $2.2 million over four years, over 500 farmers are actively involved and up to 1500 are beginning to use improved soil management practices. This equates to around $1500 investment in each farmer over a four-year period.
The project demonstrates a very cost efficient way of encouraging change in farming practice. If extended across Australia’s 53 other CMA/NRM organisations it would realise 25,000 farmers actively changing their soil health for the better, together with another 50,000 looking to make a change.
Through an expanded communications program, the results can be explained to not only land managers but also to local government, businesses and schools to provide wider community awareness of the importance of soil health and the methods of achieving improved fertility.
The knowledge gained and then successfully applied through such a program could also be recognised through the awarding of a formal qualification through local training providers.
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The right way to qualify for Kona
Sam Gyde competed in his seventh Kona Ironman this year and has won his age group three times. On Saturday he finished a solid third in his M40-44 age group. The 41-year-old Belgian says getting to Kona is all about having the right perspective.
Sam Gyde had no background in endurance sports before he started triathlon when he was 27. Until then, he couldn’t even swim. He completed his first Ironman in 2007, at age 32.
Since, he has competed all over the world, and won his age group at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii three times. This year, he achieved his fastest time ever (08h42m) at the Ironman Austria-Karnten.
After competing at Kona seven times, he’s well qualified to explain how to get there. He says if you have “endurance genes” it’s fully possible for busy people with families and jobs to qualify. But you have to play it smart.
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Slow and steady
Long distance triathlon is something you should build slowly. It’s important you build a very solid base and capitalise on that. It's really important to listen to your body, to track your data, to have a good coach who can be objective about your training. You could get to Kona in your first year of training, but I think in the long term it’s better to build slowly and progressively. It will help you to keep enjoying the sport.
Strength at home
The training required to qualify is intense, especially if you have to balance it with family and work. Having a balance in life and getting support from the people around you is important. You have to find mutual goals with your family; if all the sacrifices come from one side only, then it doesn’t work so well.
Don’t overdo it
My personal belief is many people overdo their training. You don’t need to train more than 20 hours a week. If you have a well-balanced training programme of around 15 hours a week, with some peak weeks, it’s enough. Volume is important, but don’t obsess about it. The right focus with the right intensity is much more important.
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Focus on the right disciplines
Spend time on training whatever discipline will give the most gains. Sometimes it really pays off to focus on the things you don’t like. And some things are time consuming and offer little gains. For example, I’m a weak swimmer and it takes lots of time to go to a swimming pool. You have to ask whether investing all of that time is worth it. These are decisions to be smart about.
Work with a coach
It’s important to have a coach who can look at things from a distance. If you’re slacking or if something happens in life and disrupts your training, a coach will stop you from panicking, and will find a work around. If things are going really well, and you have plenty of time to train, a coach will help you to hold back to avoid going into overdrive.
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Go with your strengths
To choose a race to qualify at, follow your strengths. If you know you’ll lose a lot of time swimming in choppy, open water, then don’t choose a race with an ocean swim. If you’re a strong biker, go for a more challenging bike race. If you cope well with the heat, then choose a race that matches. Focus on your own strengths.
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Pick the right race
The number of qualifying slots of a race is proportionate to the number of starters. There are some races with a lot more slots than others. There are races with a very limited number of slots that are very competitive. In the US, qualifying is usually less competitive than Europe. And races early in the year are usually less competitive, but it means you have to train during winter.
Qualifying is harder for some
For some people, and some age groups, it’s very hard to qualify. It’s especially difficult for women to qualify since there are less women competing in Ironman races. Usually that means there’s only one slot available for each age group. With some male age groups there are a lot of slots. If you finish second, third or fourth, you often still qualify. Whereas, as a woman, even if you come second, you won’t.
People look at the history of qualifications to find out what the times were for a race in the previous years, but a race with a slow qualification time this year might have a very fast qualification time next year. The best bet is to look at your own strengths and weaknesses and select a race accordingly.
Focus on one race
For ordinary working people, it’s hard to combine different races in one year with normal job and family commitments. If you find yourself in this category, the best bet is to work on your base and focus on one peak qualification race. If it works out, great, if it doesn’t, try again next year. In my first two Ironman races I failed to qualify by 30 seconds.
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Yes, the internet wants to bone Thanos — and we kinda get it?
Tag: Avengers: Infinity War
Tag: Thanos
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War.
If the wild west of the internet has any rules that we adhere to, then there is probably one about the inevitability of weird crushes. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that any fandom in possession of good fortune must be in want of a weird monster from pop culture they secretly want to bang (that’s exactly how Jane Austen intended that quote to be used). We live in a post “I want to f-ck Pennywise” age. Hell, Guillermo del Toro made wanting to sleep with the sexy fish monster an Oscar-winning endeavour, so I’m not sure how anyone is that shocked that, in the aftermath of Avengers: Infinity War, there are people who think Thanos is hot.
And… I mean… we kind of get it?
Thanos, as played by Josh Brolin, is not the easiest man to fancy in the universe of Marvel. For one thing, he’s a giant purple genocidal douchebag with terrible taste in jewelry and a chin you could crack open a beer with. In terms of adaptation, he looks pretty darn close to his appearance in the classic comic book runs, so kudos to the hard-working special effects team for pulling that off. The franchise has struggled to make Thanos look truly threatening over its 18-movie slate, but in Infinity War, he feels like a genuine presence. There’s real weight to his lofty form, unlike earlier movies, where he seemed like a giant marshmallow man.
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Infinity War also saw Thanos take great strides forward as both a tangible character in the franchise and a legitimate threat. We knew that the movies were all building up to this climactic moment, and it would only work if we took Thanos seriously as the ultimate villain in a saga chock full of them. Fortunately, Marvel brought out the big guns (or gauntlet) this time. Thanos causes true damage to the entire universe, and the closing note of the film is his satisfaction after committing mass genocide. The good guys don’t save the day. For this moment, at least, the villain is victorious.
His triumph is also preceded by his most agonizing failure, as his conquest for power demanded that he sacrificed the thing he loved most, which meant flinging his favorite adopted daughter, Gamora, off a cliff. While Gamora herself doubted the authenticity of his emotions in that moment, it was hard to deny that the tears he shed were real. Even the monster has a heart. The Marvel franchise has always struggled to create villains that walk that fine line between being truly threatening but still fleshed-out people with understandable motivations, but not so dangerous that they destroy the universe before all those sequels can be made. For every Loki or Killmonger, there’s a Ronan the Accuser or Dark Elf Malekith. Even Thanos risked falling into this trap in his earlier appearances, as the MCU kept its cards close to hand. Now, he made sense, and we saw the promised payoff. He’s nowhere near the franchise’s best of most sympathetic villain — Loki and Killmonger won’t stand for that — but now he feels like someone worth caring about. Where your loyalties lie is another issue altogether.
So, combine that angsty moment of vulnerability with overwhelming power, the “bad boy” factor, and the internet’s willingness to make anyone and anything hot, and is anyone truly shocked that Thanos has the goods?
Women like monsters. Or, at the very least, we like the particular fantasies we can craft that involve beastly archetypes. Tropes like the Beauty and the Beast dynamic or the stupid sexy villains are a way for fans to explore various notions of gender, sexuality and power. Having a crush on a monstrous villain is seldom as simple as thinking they’re hot (although that obviously plays a big part in it). There’s something about the relinquishing of power to an almighty force that has immense appeal to people, but especially women. Say what you want about Thanos, but the dude is clearly packing muscles and knows how to use them.
Of course, fancying villains has its bad sides. That whole penchant for casual murder isn’t something you’d want to see on a Tinder profile. They’re villains for a reason. They hurt, exploit, cheat, lie, kill, and much more. They’re not above bigoted behavior, they’d sell you out as soon as they saw you, and they probably don’t look too kindly upon puppies either. Regardless of their motivations or tragic back story or how oddly reasonable their justifications can be, they’re still bad. To quote Brooklyn 99, “Cool motive, still murder.”
The cool thing about fantasies is that you can conveniently omit stuff like that from the equation, or you can soften it into something more palatable. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this, and we’ve all done it on some level — ask me about my crush on Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal Lecter or Javier Bardem’s character in Skyfall sometime. With Thanos, his actions are so obviously over-the-top in a way that can only be recreated in a superhero story involving magical stones and a teenage arachnid hybrid hanging out with a space wizard. You can draw real-life parallels, as you can with most things in the franchise (see: everything related to HYDRA), but they’re rooted enough in the fantastical that you can dismiss them if need be. Nobody’s going to judge you for your fanfic choices, I promise.
Crucially, for Thanos fanciers, the character isn’t entirely irredeemable. If he was, he wouldn’t have given a second thought to sacrificing Gamora (or he may not have been able to kill her at all because that would mean he truly didn’t love anyone besides himself). It’s not much of a redemption arc, but if you want to compose a bad boy crush who can on some level still be saved, it’s enough. Sure, the imposing physical form is appealing in a highly stylized way — logistically, we know there’s a lot more thought that needs to go into those fantasies — but it means nothing without a solid emotional core. For the first time in this ambitious franchise that’s captured the hearts of so many, Thanos has something that makes him human.
Giant purple alien dudes with a lust for power and a giant gold bedazzled glove may not be to everyone’s tastes, but when it comes to fantasies of physicality, power and the fragile hope of change, we totally get that.
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David is a partner in the Real Estate Litigation team and national Compulsory Purchase and Compensation team.
David is an experienced all round real estate litigation lawyer, with substantial experience in landlord and tenant matters including commercial lease renewals, dilapidations, break options, breach of covenant issues and residential tenancy disputes.
He advises clients in a wide variety of property disputes, acting for both public and private sector clients, including developers, investors, retailers, airports and utility companies.
David specialises in land compensation matters, advising in relation to a broad range of compensation cases, including compulsory purchase compensation claims, claims under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 and property related compensation matters in the aviation, energy and utilities sectors.
He is a member the Compulsory Purchase Association, is on the steering committee of the Young Compulsory Purchase Association and is the Joint Regional Convenor of the CPA for the Yorkshire and Humber region. He is also a member of the Property Litigation Association and committee member of the Northern PLA.
David is recommended in The Legal 500 UK.
David’s diverse practice also includes advising clients in relation to possession actions, development disputes, injunction proceedings, judicial review, property related insolvency matters and town and village green registration cases.
His particular specialism is in land compensation matters, acting for both acquiring/compensating authorities and claimants.
He is experienced in advising on compulsory purchase compensation matters, including in relation to some of the most high profile CPO schemes such as the London Olympics, High Speed 2, Crossrail, Thameslink. He is also currently advising clients affected by the proposed Heathrow Third Runway and Crossrail 2 schemes.
David also regularly advises clients in claims under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 and is a leading practitioner advising in relation to airport Part 1 claims, acting for several UK airports.
He also has substantial experience in advising in utilities and energy distribution companies in land access and compensation matters, regularly acting for clients in the electricity and water sectors. He also advises clients in relation to compensation matters arising from flood defence/alleviation schemes.
David is vastly experienced in advising clients in proceedings before the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) and has represented clients in cases in both the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He also regularly represents clients in alternative dispute resolution processes, including in mediation and expert determination.
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Advising several major UK airports on their separate strategies for managing claims under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973.
Acting for a London borough in advising on its strategy for addressing claims following a CPO of a residential site for development, including a claim for in excess of £1 million in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) resolved by way of mediation.
Acting for Swayfields (Rugby) Limited, a major land development company, in a multimillion pound compensation claim against Highways England in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber), resolved in mediation.
Acting for United Utilities in multiple claims for compensation under the Water Industry Act 1991 in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).
Advising several commercial and residential land owners impacted by the HS2 scheme, including advice on the petitioning process, advance purchase schemes, blight notice procedures and compensation rights.
Acting for SP Manweb in relation to a multimillion pound claim for compensation following the grant of a necessary wayleave under the Electricity Act 1989 in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber), resolved following mediation.
Acting for a major London property investment company in a claim for compulsory purchase compensation exceeding £5 million resulting from the Crossrail scheme that was referred to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).
Advising Western Power in the electricity compensation test case ofStynes v Western Power Distribution East Plc [2013] UKUT 0214 (LC), in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) determining the extent of Schedule 4 of the Electricity Act 1989.
Acting for national retailer Robert Dyas in a multimillion pound claim for compensation referred to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) following the compulsory purchase of its central London store as part of the Crossrail scheme.
Advising the acquiring authority in the first Olympics compulsory purchase compensation claim to be determined by the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) – Halpern and others v Greater London Authority [2013] and in related Court of Appeal proceedings.
Acting in proceedings under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 in the first case to apply costs shifting powers in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).
Acting for a Trinity Mirror Group plc in advising on a range of commercial property disputes, including exercise of tenant break options and breach of covenant disputes.
Acting for Provident Financial Plc in relation to a variety of landlord and tenant matters, including dilapidations and lease covenant issues.
Acting for a national student accommodation provider in a multimillion pound dispute with off-shore funders referred to expert determination.
Acting for a national house builder in a land development dispute with a local authority, valued in excess of £1 million.
Acting for Calderdale Council in successfully recovering possession from multiple commercial tenants to enable the redevelopment of the historic listed Piece Hall building in Halifax.
Acting for Think Money Group on its successful exit strategy for the company's relocation from 10 leasehold premises to a new single head office location.
Advising a foreign investment company on its redevelopment strategy for mixed retail and office premises in Central London.
Advising a landowner in bringing a successful judicial review application to quash a planning decision permitting residential development made by a local authority.
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University of Warwick, LL.B., 2004
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As of now, it looks like it may land east of Tarrant County, but "if it does come in the same places, we could see some flash flooding," Hampshire said.
Hampshire said the weekend forecast looks promising, and residents will most likely see sunny skies Saturday and Sunday.
Clearing is expected by Friday morning's rush hour, according to Steve Fano, also a meteorologist in the Fort Worth office.
The line of thunderstorms dumped as much as 3 inches of rain on parts of North Texas early Thursday, with the hardest-hit areas appearing to be southern Tarrant and Denton County near Justin.
At least one fire was blamed on the storm.
A power outage canceled classes at Tarrant County College's Northwest Campus. No other damage was reported, and officials expected that evening classes would be held as scheduled.
In Southlake, lightning ignited a fire in the attic of a home in the 200 block of Creekway Bend. Firefighters were on the scene, and no injuries were reported in the fire, which was reported about 7:55 a.m.
Several police and fire officials reported heavy rains in Northeast Tarrant County and a few power lines down from the storms. Numerous power lines were down in Fort Worth as well, according to a fire department dispatcher.
Most of the activity was west of Dallas County.
In Tarrant County, one cell moved down U.S. 287, through south Arlington, south of Interstate 20. Reports said rain fell at the rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Justin recorded 2 to 3 inches of rain.
Minor accidents created problems on most freeways, including Loop 820 at I-30 and Texas 121 north of downtown Fort Worth.
The weather is apparently to blame for an overturned 18-wheeler that lost its load, tying up traffic on I-20 between the Parker County line and Markum Ranch Road.
Terry Grisham, a spokesman for the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department, said officials expected to close westbound lanes of I-20 in the area where the accident occurred once equipment arrived to upright the tractor-trailer.
Grisham said the 18-wheeler, loaded with big spools of twine, was traveling westbound along I-20 about 7 a.m. when it overturned.
"They had winds over 50 mph and hail at the time," Grisham said. "The wind is undoubtedly a factor in tipping the trailer."
Further west, firefighters were called at 6:30 a.m. to a tank battery fire, sparked by lightning, in the northeast part of Wise County.
The fire crews shut down Farm Roads 455 and 51 while they battled the blaze, said Sgt. Debbie Denny, Wise County sheriff's spokeswoman.
The fire was contained, and the roads were reopened by 8:30 a.m., Denny said.
But that wasn't the only weather trouble in Wise County.
High winds felled tree limbs and power lines in the southern portions of the county, particularly near the unincorporated communities of Boonesville and Salt Creek, Denny said.
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US adults who believe current economic situation has influence on US pharma industry
In your opinion, how big is the influence of the economic situation on the U.S. pharma industry?
by Matej Mikulic, last edited Apr 4, 2017
This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in February 2017. U.S. adults were asked their opinion on how big of an influence current economic situations have on the U.S. pharma industry. According to the survey, 27 percent of respondents indicated that, in their opinion, economic situations have a very big influence on the U.S. pharma industry, while 4 percent of respondents indicated that they have a very small influence.
Percentage of respondents
Very big 27%
Rather big 37%
Rather small 14%
Very small 4%
No influence at all 4%
Don't know 14%
1,029 respondents
18 years and older
Method of interview
Pharmaceutical Products & Market
Leading pharmaceutical companies in Norway 2017, by turnover
Value of pharmaceutical sales in Norway 2000-2017
Pharmaceutical preparations: manufacturing turnover in Norway 2007-2015
Leading pharmaceutical companies in Norway 2017, by market share
Statistics on "Pharmaceutical industry in Norway "
Production and trade
Pharmaceutical turnover
R&D, patents and new products
Value of pharmaceutical sales in Norway from 2000 to 2017 (in milllion NOK) Value of pharmaceutical sales in Norway 2000-2017
Leading pharmaceutical companies in Norway in 2017, by turnover (in million NOK) Leading pharmaceutical companies in Norway 2017, by turnover
Leading pharmaceutical companies in Norway in 2017, by market share Leading pharmaceutical companies in Norway 2017, by market share
Producer price index (PPI) of chemical and pharmaceutical products in Norway from 2008 to 2018producer price index of chemical and pharmaceutical products in Norway 2008-2018
Public expenditure on blue prescriptions in Norway from 2013 to 2017 (in billion NOK) Public expenditure on blue prescriptions in Norway 2013-2017
Number of pharmaceuticals available in Norway from 2013 to 2017 Number of pharmaceuticals available in Norway 2013-2017
Leading nonprescription pharmaceutical companies in Norway in 2017, by market share Leading nonprescription pharmaceutical companies in Norway 2017, by market share
Turnover of pharmaceutical preparation manufacturers in Norway from 2007 to 2015 (in million NOK)Pharmaceutical preparations: manufacturing turnover in Norway 2007-2015
Number of establishments in the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations industry in Norway from 2007 to 2017Number of pharmaceutical preparation establishments in Norway 2007-2017
Number of employees in the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations industry in Norway from 2007 to 2017Number of employees in pharmaceutical industry in Norway 2007-2017
Import and export value of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations in Norway in 2018 (in million NOK)Import and export value of basic pharmaceuticals in Norway 2018
Import value of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations into Norway from 2008 to 2018 (in million NOK)Import value of basic pharmaceuticals and preparations into Norway 2008-2018
Export value of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations from Norway from 2008 to 2018 (in million NOK)Export value of basic pharmaceuticals and preparations from Norway 2008-2018
Turnover share of prescription pharmaceuticals in Norway in 2017, by prescription type (in million NOK) Turnover share of prescription drugs in Norway 2017, by prescription type
Turnover of pharmaceuticals in Norway in 2017, by prescription type (in million NOK) Turnover of pharmaceuticals in Norway 2017, by prescription type
Turnover share of generic pharmaceuticals in Norway from 2013 to 2017 Turnover share of generic pharmaceuticals in Norway 2013-2017
Turnover of pharmaceuticals in Norway in 2017, by type of drug (in million NOK)Turnover of pharmaceuticals in Norway 2017, by type of drug
Turnover of pharmaceuticals in Norway in 2017, by ATC main groups (in million NOK) Turnover of pharmaceuticals in Norway 2017, by ATC main groups
Turnover of nonprescription drugs in Norway from 2013 to 2017 (in million NOK) Turnover of nonprescription drugs in Norway 2013-2017
Number of patents in the biotechnology sector in Norway from 2011 to 2016Number of biotechnology patents in Norway 2011-2016
Number of applications for clinical trials in Norway from 2013 to 2017 Number of applications for clinical trials in Norway 2013-2017
Number of applications for clinical trials in Norway from 2013 to 2017, by type of actor Number of applications for clinical trials in Norway 2013-2017, by type of actor
Volume share of pharmaceutical sales Norway in 2016, by introduction date Volume share of pharmaceutical sales in Norway 2016, by introduction date
Number of new cancer pharmaceuticals approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in Norway from 2014 to 2017 Number of new cancer pharmaceuticals approved by EMA in Norway 2014-2017
Number of new and expired active substances in Norway from 2013 to 2017 Number of new and expired active substances in Norway 2013-2017
US adults who believe current economic players have influence on US pharma industry
US adults who believe politics have an influence the US pharma industry
Top known pharma companies by Americans 2017
Top known pharma companies by Americans and gender 2017
Top pharmaceutical companies in Argentina 2014 by revenue
Pharmaceutical industry settlements number - state and federal governments 1991-2015
Italy: workforce of leading pharmaceutical companies 2014-2016, by department
Italy: workforce of leading pharmaceutical companies 2007-2017
Italy: international turnover of leading pharmaceutical companies 2007-2017
Italy: perception of pharmaceutical companies 2018, by brand
Italy: personnel costs of the pharmaceutical industry 2017, by region
Italy: turnover of foreign invested enterprises of pharmaceuticals 2009-2015
Italy: tangible investments of leading pharmaceutical companies 2009-2016
Italy: foreign invested enterprises in the pharmaceutical sector 2009-2015
Ad spend of women's health products in the U.S. 2015
DTC media spending of rheumatology products U.S. 2013
Pharmaceutical industry: New Products
Value of pharmaceuticals imported into Germany 2009-2017
Leading pharmaceutical imports to Germany 2017, by country of origin
Pharmaceutical Industry in the U.S.
Pharmaceutical industry in Italy
Pharmaceutical industry in Japan
Pharmaceutical industry in China
Pharmaceutical industry in the Netherlands
Vaccine industry in China
Pharmaceutical trends in Europe
Indicatori Farmaceutici
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC Annual Report 2018
2018 PhRMA Annual Membership Survey
Overview of Korean Drug Research Association (KDRA), Korea Health Industry Development Ins...
Generic Pharmaceutical Industry Yearbook 2016
LEO Pharma A/S Annual Report 2017
Biotechnology in Germany
Biotechnology Industry in Europe
Unleashing Pharma from the R&D Value Chain
Value of pharmaceutical sales in Norway from 2000 to 2017 (in milllion NOK)
Leading pharmaceutical companies in Norway in 2017, by turnover (in million NOK)
Leading pharmaceutical companies in Norway in 2017, by market share
Producer price index (PPI) of chemical and pharmaceutical products in Norway from 2008 to 2018
Public expenditure on blue prescriptions in Norway from 2013 to 2017 (in billion NOK)
Number of pharmaceuticals available in Norway from 2013 to 2017
Leading nonprescription pharmaceutical companies in Norway in 2017, by market share
Turnover of pharmaceutical preparation manufacturers in Norway from 2007 to 2015 (in million NOK)
Number of establishments in the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations industry in Norway from 2007 to 2017
Number of employees in the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations industry in Norway from 2007 to 2017
Import and export value of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations in Norway in 2018 (in million NOK)
Import value of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations into Norway from 2008 to 2018 (in million NOK)
Export value of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations from Norway from 2008 to 2018 (in million NOK)
Turnover share of prescription pharmaceuticals in Norway in 2017, by prescription type (in million NOK)
Turnover of pharmaceuticals in Norway in 2017, by prescription type (in million NOK)
Turnover share of generic pharmaceuticals in Norway from 2013 to 2017
Turnover of pharmaceuticals in Norway in 2017, by type of drug (in million NOK)
Turnover of pharmaceuticals in Norway in 2017, by ATC main groups (in million NOK)
Turnover of nonprescription drugs in Norway from 2013 to 2017 (in million NOK)
Number of patents in the biotechnology sector in Norway from 2011 to 2016
Number of applications for clinical trials in Norway from 2013 to 2017
Number of applications for clinical trials in Norway from 2013 to 2017, by type of actor
Volume share of pharmaceutical sales Norway in 2016, by introduction date
Number of new cancer pharmaceuticals approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in Norway from 2014 to 2017
Number of new and expired active substances in Norway from 2013 to 2017
In your opinion, how big is the influence of current economic players on the U.S. pharma industry?
In your opinion, how big is the influence of politics on the U.S. pharma industry?
Which of these pharma companies do you know, even if only by name?
Percentage of Americans that recognize major pharmacy companies by name as of 2017, by gender
Leading pharmaceutical companies in Argentina between October 2013 and October 2014, by revenue (in million U.S. dollars)
Number of pharmaceutical industry settlements with U.S. state and federal governments from 1991 to 2015
Distribution of employees of Italian leading pharmaceutical companies from 2014 to 2016, by department
Worldwide aggregated number of employees of Italian leading pharmaceutical companies from 2007 to 2017
Share of turnover generated abroad by the leading Italian pharmaceutical companies from 2007 to 2017
Perceived reputation of pharmaceutical companies among Italians in 2018, by brand*
Personnel costs of the pharmaceutical industry in Italy in 2017, by region (in million euros)
Turnover of foreign invested enterprises in the pharmaceutical sector in Italy from 2009 to 2015 (in million euros)
Aggregated value of tangible investments made by Italian leading pharmaceutical companies from 2009 to 2016 (in million euros)
Number of foreign invested enterprises in the pharmaceutical sector in Italy from 2009 to 2015
Direct to consumer media spending of selected women's health products in the United States from April 2014 to March 2015 (in million U.S. dollars)
Direct to consumer media spending of selected rheumatology products in the United States in 2013 (in million U.S. dollars)
Pharmaceutical industry worldwide: New chemical or biological products from 1989 to 2009 (by region of origin)
Annual value of pharmaceutical imports to Germany from 2009 to 2017 (in million euros)
Leading supplier countries of pharmaceuticals to Germany in 2017* (in million euros)
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Venue: Richmond Park
Barry Ryan; Brennan, O'Cearuill, Harris, Partridge; Guy, Dempsey (Byrne 78), Fahey, Bobby Ryan (Kirby 86); O'Neill, Quigley (Keane 67).
Morris; Nixon, Neill, Hill, Leeman; Boyce (McGovern 86), Fordyce (Fitzgerald 86), McCabe, Ward; Halliday, Hamilton.
Referee: C Burns (Antrim)
St Patrick's Athletic 3 - Glentoran 3
ST PAT'S produced the most unlikely of comebacks with two goals in the last five minutes to secure a share of the spoils in Richmond Park last night.
For much of the match, the home side looked out of sorts but a late flourish saw them avoid a first-ever defeat to northern opposition in this competition.
The opening goal came after a breakdown in communication between new signing Joe O'Cearuill and Barry Ryan in the Pat's goal.
London-born O'Cearuill's weak header was pounced on by Michael Halliday, who gave the visitors the lead.
After that setback, St Pat's slowly got back on track with Keith Fahey almost getting in behind the Glentoran defence only for his touch to let him down at the crucial moment before Pat's forced a controversial equaliser.
Neat approach play involving Bobby Ryan saw Gary O'Neill find space in the area. His initial effort was blocked by Elliot and he seemed to have scrambled away a second effort before O'Neill bundled the ball over the line. Elliot and his defence claimed the ball was kicked out of the keeper's hands but the goal stood.
Chances were also at a premium in the second half and as it wore on the Richmond Park faithful were becoming increasingly anxious at their side's inability to put the Ulster side under any meaningful and consistent pressure.
They paid the price as Glentoran went ahead again through a 71st-minute Colin Nixon penalty.
A clever Glentoran move saw Gary Hamilton turn well in the box only to be hauled back by David Partridge. Referee Colin Burns had no hesitation in awarding the penalty and Nixon made no mistake from the spot.
It got even better for the visitors when Daryl Fordyce added a third with just five minutes to go. He gained possession after a poor Barry Ryan punch and picked his spot to seemingly seal the win for the visitors.
Pat's replied through O'Neill but it looked to be in vain before Keith Fahey scrambled a late equaliser.
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Lady Gaga Wore Custom Glittery Thigh-High Rainbow Boots at Her Pride Performance
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Mother Monster indeed.
CENTURY CITY, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress/recording artist Lady Gaga performs onstage at the 27th Annual Producers Guild Of America Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on January 23, 2016 in Century City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Kevin Winter
Wax figures of celebrities aren't known for their incredible accuracy, though plenty of the homages do a fairly good job at representing the celeb they're supposed to be honoring. (Kylie Jenner even pranked her family with hers.) When they're good, they're good, but when they're bad ... well, they're an opportunity for the internet to crack jokes, at least.
The latest tragedy in the wax world? Lady Gaga. She's got a few wax doppelgangers floating around the globe at various museums already, but the latest, a piece in Peru, is making a splash on Twitter after it was unveiled to the public. The figure wears Gaga's iconic VMA "meat dress," but doesn't exactly look like the famous pop star. In fact, it's kiiiiinda terrifying, if we're being honest. I guess Gaga was the star of American Horror Story and all ... but the similarities end there.
Twitter absolutely lost it over the scary Gaga, and can you blame them?
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https://twitter.com/ARTPOPARTPOPART/status/921051950862307328
The statue clearly brings a new meaning to "Mother Monster," and we have a feeling this pseudo-Gaga is going to haunt our dreams for a long, long while. Good thing it's Halloween season!
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The Didache 14, 1 (C. 90 - 150 AD):
"Assemble on the Lord’s day, and break bread and offer the Eucharist; But first make confession of your faults, so that your sacrifice may be a pure one...For this is the offering of which the Lord has said, ‘Everywhere and always bring me a sacrifice that is undefiled, for I am a great king, says the Lord and my name is the wonder of nations’ (Malachias 1, 11,...)."
St. Clement of Rome, Letter to the Corinthians 44, 4 (C. 98 AD):
"Our sin will not be small if we eject from the episcopate those who blamelessly and holily have offered its Sacrifices. Blessed are those presbyters who have already finished their course, and who have obtained a fruitful and perfect release."
St. Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Smyrnaeans 7, 1 (C. 110 AD):
"They abstain from the Eucharist and from prayer, because they do not confess that the Eucharist is the Flesh of our Savior Jesus Christ, Flesh which suffered for our sins and which the Father, in His goodness, raised up again. They who deny the gift of God are perishing in their disputes."
St. Justin Martyr, First Apology 66 (C. 155 AD):
"For not as common bread nor common drink do we receive these; but since Jesus Christ our Savior was made incarnate by the word of God and had both flesh and blood for our salvation, so too, as we have been taught, the food which has been made into the Eucharist by the Eucharistic prayer set down by Him, and by the change of which our blood and flesh is nourished is both the flesh and the blood of that incarnated Jesus...The Apostles, in the Memoirs which they produced, which are called Gospels, have thus passed on that which was enjoined upon them: that Jesus took bread and, having given thanks, said, ‘Do this in remembrance of Me; this is My Body.’ And in like manner, taking the cup, and having given thanks, He said, ‘This is My Blood.’ And He imparted this to them only."
St. Irenaeus of Lyons, Against Heresies 4, 17, 5 (C. 180 AD):
"He took that created thing, bread, and gave thanks and said, This is My Body. And the cup likewise, which is part of that creation to which we belong, He confessed to be His Blood, and taught the new oblation of the new covenant, which the Church, receiving from the Apostles, offers to God throughout the world…concerning which Malachy, among the twelve prophets thus spoke beforehand: From the rising of the sun to the going down, My name is glorified among the gentiles, and in every place incense is offered to My name and a pure sacrifice…indicating in the plainest manner that in every place sacrifice shall be offered to Him, and at that a pure one."
St. Hippolytus of Rome, Commentary on Daniel 22 (220 AD):
"For when the Gospel is preached in every place, the times being then accomplished…the abomination of desolation will be manifested, and when he (the Antichrist) comes, the sacrifice and oblation will be removed, which are now offered up to God in every place by the gentiles."
Origen, Homilies on Numbers Hom. 7, 2 (Post 244 AD):
"Formally, in an obscure way, there was manna for food; now, however, in full view, there is the true food, the flesh of the word of God, as He Himself says: ‘My flesh is truly food, and My Blood is truly drink.’"
St. Cyprian of Carthage, Epistle to Caecilius on the Sacrament of the Cup of the Lord 4 (253 AD):
"In the priest Melchizedek we see prefigured the sacrament of the sacrifice of the Lord, according to what divine Scripture testifies, ‘And Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought forth bread and wine’…For who is more a priest of the most high God than Our Lord Jesus Christ, who offered a sacrifice to God the Father, and offered that very same thing which Melchizedek had offered, that is, bread and wine, to wit, His body and blood?…In Genesis therefore, that the benediction…might be duly celebrated, the figure of Christ's sacrifice precedes as ordained in bread and wine; which thing the Lord, completing and fulfilling, offered bread and the cup mixed with wine, and so He who is the fullness of truth fulfilled the truth of the image prefigured."
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Catechetical Lectures 23, 15 (C. 350 AD):
"Give us this day our supersubstantial bread. The bread which is of the common sort is not supersubstantial. But the Bread which is holy, that Bread is supersubstantial, as if to say, directed toward the substance of the soul. This Bread does not go into the belly, to be cast out into the privy. Rather, it is distributed through your whole system, for the benefit of body and soul."
St. Athanasius, Sermon to the Newly Baptized [Ref. Unknown] (C. 373 AD):
"Let us approach the celebration of the mysteries. This bread and this wine, so as long as the prayers and supplications have not taken place, remain simply what they are. But after the great prayers and holy supplications have been sent forth, the Word comes down into the bread and wine - and thus is His Body confected."
St. Ambrose of Milan, Commentaries on Twelve of David’s Psalms 38, 25 (Inter C. 381-397 AD):
"We saw the Prince of Priests coming to us, we saw and heard Him offering His blood for us. We follow, inasmuch as we are able, being priests; and we offer the sacrifice on behalf of the people. And even if we are of but little merit, still, in the sacrifice, we are honorable. For even if Christ is not now seen as the one who offers the sacrifice, nevertheless it is He Himself that is offered in sacrifice here on earth when the Body of Christ is offered. Indeed, to offer Himself He is made visible to us, He whose word makes holy the sacrifice that is offered."
St. Augustine of Hippo, Sermon Against the Jews, 9, 13 (Post 425 AD):
"‘From the rising of the sun even to its setting My name is great among the Gentiles, and in every place sacrifice is offered to My name, a clean oblation; for My name is great among the Gentiles, says the Lord Almighty.’ What do you answer to that? Open your eyes at last, then, any time, and see, from the rising of the sun to its setting, the sacrifice of Christians is offered, not in one place only, as was established with you Jews, but everywhere; and not to just any god at all, but to Him who foretold it, the God of Israel…Not in one place, as was prescribed for you in the earthly Jerusalem, but in every place, even in Jerusalem herself. Not according to the order of Aaron, but according to the order of Melchizedek."
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Home > Blog > Foran Performance Horses Get the Advantage with SUCCEED
Foran Performance Horses Get the Advantage with SUCCEED
14 April, 2017 | Posted in category: Our Riders, SUCCEED Stories
Tom Foran and Daphne Thompson, the power couple behind Foran Performance Horses in Burbank, California, both grew up right in the city of Los Angeles. But that didn’t stop either one from spending every possible minute they could with horses while they were young.
Tom’s father was the Hollywood actor and singer Dick Foran, an excellent horseman who parlayed his love of horses into a career acting in westerns. Dick Foran bought Tom a horse at a ranch close to the city where Tom often watched the stock horses work. Tom spent his younger years trying his best to make his own little horse run, spin and slide.
Years later, when Tom graduated from the University of Southern California, he found that there still wasn’t much else he wanted to do except train reining horses — so after learning the ropes working for other trainers, he opened his own business in 1999. Now he trains, competes, judges and does clinics for horse people ranging from beginners to World Champions.
Daphne, who describes herself as “horse-crazy since birth,” competed in hunter-jumpers until her early twenties, when she says she found herself getting curious about other disciplines. Then she “met Tom, we got engaged, and now I rein,” she says with a laugh. Despite only having about three years of experience under her belt, Daphne (who also still shows hunter-jumpers) is currently ranked one of the top 20 professionals in the National Reining Horse Association. “I basically had to relearn much of what I knew about riding when I started reining — but at least I had plenty of show pen experience, so I was able to find a balance where the two disciplines complement each other nicely,” she says.
Together, Tom and Daphne offer a well-balanced, cross-discipline approach to clients based out of the 88-acre Los Angeles Equestrian Center, situated next to Disney and Warner Brothers in Burbank. They also keep a full barn at their home, where they stand 6 studs and a large band of accompanying broodmares and babies.
“California has historically been a strong place for breeding, with lots of Hall of Fame horses coming from here,” Daphne says. “Due to the price of property in California, that industry has kind of tapered off. We’re excited to help bring that back.”
Introducing SUCCEED into the Foran Performance Program
In 2015, Daphne took on a new project: rescuing an off-the-track thoroughbred. “He looked just awful,” she says. “He had a terrible hair coat, and we couldn’t keep weight on him, no matter how much we fed him.” Then Dr. Otto Stanislaw, a vet in Arizona, recommended SUCCEED.
“So we started giving him SUCCEED, and it helped a bunch with his hair coat and his weight, where really nothing else had been working,” Daphne says. “We wanted to see if it would work on another horse — and that one just blossomed also. It also seems to make edgy horses a lot quieter; or, if they’re already nice horses, it just makes them a little happier.”
“Not that we’re saying SUCCEED has a sedentary effect — but if horses have digestive challenges and you ask them to perform at a high level, they’re going to have anxiety,” Tom adds. “If they can digest the food, their guts are quieter and they feel better overall.”
SUCCEED for Healthier, Happier Horses
These days, Tom and Daphne’s entire show string is on SUCCEED, as are a few of the broodmares and young ones that need a little extra boost.
“SUCCEED has done wonders for our horses,” Tom says. “Not only has it greatly helped improve the performance of several of our horses, but everyplace we go, at least one person comments on how good they look. The comment is usually, ‘Man, your horses look so big, strong, and healthy — what do you feed them?’”
“And honestly, we don’t have a sophisticated nutrition program,” he says. “It’s just alfalfa cubes, rice bran, a few vitamin supplements and SUCCEED — but we feel SUCCEED helps our horses get the most nutrition out of what we feed them.”
Tom and Daphne feed SUCCEED in paste format on a daily basis. They also try to prioritize forage whenever possible, in keeping with Tom’s philosophy on keeping things simple. Tom shares:
“We’re big believers in SUCCEED. I learned early on that when you’re in a very high-end competitive sport, any little advantage you can get, you should take — whether that means the best vet, great conditioning, or simply having your silver polished a little shinier than everyone else’s. We pay attention to every detail, and that includes monitoring what goes into our horses’ mouths. We need our athletes to be at the top of their game, and since they can’t talk to us, it’s up to us to support them.”
“We ask a lot of our horses,” adds Daphne. “Feeding SUCCEED is our way of giving back to them.”
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The 1990-91 squad went 21-8 and won the Metro Conference regular season championship.
Turk coached some of the top players in USM history, including Clarence Weatherspoon, who was the three-time Metro Conference Player of the Year and a first-round pick by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Turk served as head coach at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and as an assistant at Memphis before he arrived at USM.
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Should Florida private schools that take state vouchers have degreed teachers?
Sen. David Simmons explains his bill on school accountability to the PreK-12 Appropriations Committee on Feb. 8, 2018. [The Florida Channel]
By Jeffrey Solochek
Published February 8 2018
After reading an Orlando Sentinel series on the issue, Florida lawmakers came to the conclusion that they needed to stiffen oversight laws affecting private schools that accept state tax-credit scholarships.
They looked at a variety of areas, ranging from school inspections to owner financial status. In drafting his legislation on the subject, Sen. David Simmons also looked at teacher credentials.
He proposed that private school teachers be degreed, differing from the House version. Since then, Simmons said, he has run into pushback.
"There are those who believe there should be certification" for all teachers, Simmons told the PreK-12 Education Committee on Thursday. "There are those on the other end who believe there should be only disclosure [of teacher qualifications] to the parents."
In his effort to get something passed, Simmons has worked to find a compromise. On Thursday, he presented an amendment that he deemed a significant step, but added remains a work in progress.
As currently written, SB 1756 would require a school to report its teachers' qualifications and also to employ teachers who hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a "regionally or nationally accredited college or university in the United States or from a recognized college or university in another country."
That's not certification, he noted, and it takes into account people who have gotten training in many types of environments. He added that the language would apply to teachers hired after July 1, 2018, and who are assigned to grades two or higher.
That way, he said, current teachers at the schools would be "grandfathered, or grandmothered" into the past rules and not lose their positions.
His idea continued to face concerns.
Robyn Rennick of the Dyslexia Research Institute urged lawmakers to allow teachers with different types of backgrounds to work in the schools, because not all kids "fit the mold" and they need different services.
Shirley Brown, a Sarasota County School Board member, cautioned against the idea of allowing teachers without degrees in kindergarten and first grade.
Those levels are "the foundation of everything else [children] know," Brown said. "I would like to see it go even further, to kindergarten."
Bridget Dickinson of the Florida Council of Independent Schools, meanwhile, said her group had some concerns about the bill, but praised Simmons for his willingness to keep working with everyone.
"We just want to achieve enough accountability … and not get too much accountability so as to damage the schools or the programs," she said.
The bill still has two more committee stops to work out the details, and then would have to be aligned with the House version if it were to head to the governor's desk.
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The plaintiff, a former Orlando elementary school teacher, wants to recoup what he says he and 100,000 other educators are owed by law.
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Toram Online Game for PC – How to Download and Play
Toram Online is an action packed online game that keeps you on your toes with its thrilling action and great sound effects.
Toram Online is all about trying to restore a destroyed World. You are tasked to fight small and huge monsters in order to break through certain strongholds.
The game is full of creativity and comes with 50 billion customs so that you can dress your character in whatever style you wish.
The great thing about the game is that you get to play with other players. This is why you need Toram Online for PC.
A PC offers a wider screen view and display of the game so that you and your playmates have a great gaming experience.
50 million dress customs
Comes in 3 languages (English, Chinese & Japanese)
Grouping system
Beautiful Graphics
Great story line
14 unique skills
How to download Toram Online for PC (Windows and Mac)
Get BlueStacks by downloading it from here. (Make sure you get BlueStacks from their official site. Getting it from the official page is safer)
BlueStacks will install in less than a minute then you are ready to move to the next step
Open an account with Google play if you don’t have one
Go to your BlueStacks home page and search for “Google Play Store.”
In the Google Play store search engine search for “Toram Online for PC”
Click on the download button on the left upper side and allow it time to download
Once complete, click install and the software shall be installed on your BlueStacks window.
Note: BlueStacks may ask you for a fee but you don’t have to pay it. Just select the button for “Install apps” and you will be given access to keep using it free.
Also read: Kingdom Rush Origins Game for PC
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