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__label__cc	0.507965	0.492035	New to the Parish Property Clinic Fine Art & Antiques Get Swimming The Health Centre Summer of Family Generation Emigration Returning to Ireland Gulf States Women's Podcast Seán Moncrieff: If the referendum fails, then what? Irish abortions will continue. Next Friday, we’re just voting on where they take place Sat, May 19, 2018, 06:00 Sean Moncrieff “On balance, this time hasn’t seemed so bad. There was mischief, of course. Posters torn down, the odd row on the street. Yet the media debates, the opinion pieces, the posters, the protests were all predictable.” Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill The anniversary Mass for my parents was one of those Saturday evening jobs that fulfil your obligation for Sunday morning. I don’t know when the practice arrived in Ballinasloe, but I think I recall my parents viewing this new development as a bit exotic but just about acceptable. Others, they told me, were quietly scandalised and refused to attend. It was ostensibly introduced to accommodate the likes of doctors or guards: people with job schedules that might not always allow them to get to a church on the Sabbath; but also, I suspect, as a way of squeezing in yet another Mass. Because there was never enough room. On Sundays, the church would be so reliably jammed that some would carefully time their arrival so that they would have no option but to stand at the back. Standing at the back meant you would be first out the door when the Mass ended, or even that you could sneak out during communion and have a pint on the way home for Sunday dinner. But that was decades ago. At this Mass the choir sang to a church that was barely a third full, and to a congregation that was overwhelmingly elderly: the Ireland they knew dissolving before them. Towards the end the priest invited us to pick up a copy of the bishop’s letter on the way out. The letter contained his thoughts on the referendum. Decades ago, such a letter would have been read out from the pulpit to a packed church and would have left them in no doubt which way they were required to vote. Outside the church, there was a collection for Fianna Fáil (some traditions are indestructible), but nothing about the referendum. Nothing around the town either, except for a few posters on the road back to the M6. I’m sure the citizens of Ballinasloe have opinions just like everyone else, but it seemed to me then that they had opted to be more circumspect about it. Because there will be an afterwards. The 1983 referendum campaign was dark and nasty; in a way that’s difficult to imagine now. Expressing an opinion – being openly pro-abortion – could carry penalties far worse than being slagged off on Twitter. Many people who campaigned on the No side had to do it while not using the A-word. On balance, this time hasn’t seemed so bad. There was mischief, of course. Posters torn down, the odd row on the street. Yet the media debates, the opinion pieces, the posters, the protests were all predictable. The social media rows were at times petty and even comical. Both sides tried to play the victim. Both sides accused the other of lying and hypocrisy. And both were right. But what happens next? If the referendum fails, then what? Keep handing English telephone numbers to women who have been raped or women with fatal foetal abnormalities? Pretend that woman aren’t buying abortifacients online or driving north or getting a plane? Pretend it’s still 1983? And if it succeeds, what will that mean for the people still in the churches, or anyone who voted No? Will they feel that they now live in a country that’s strange to them? Afterwards, we might need to keep talking, to explain that this decision was not taken lightly, and certainly not out of a need for brutish modernism. But out of love. We don’t know what the result will be next week. What’s certain is that on that day, like every other day, a number of Irish women will get on a plane or in a car and terminate their pregnancies. Irish abortions will continue. Next Friday we’re just voting on where they take place. Fianna Fáil Technology is the farmer’s friend, but at heart, farming still requires human labour We knew the news was bad when the telegraph boy arrived Róisín Meets: ‘She mutilates herself for a man. Young women can relate to that’ ‘In a shouty, benevolent rant, my first boss taught me how to be a chancer’ ‘Ross, Munster isn’t an ethnicity.’ ‘What about Limerick?’ ‘Limerick isn’t either’ ‘People complain about the HSE but compared to Pakistan it’s brilliant’ Sean Moncrieff: ‘Your average wine buff is a middle-aged stoner, dude’ Jennifer O’Connell: ‘It’s troubling to discover how much I enjoy a communion bash’ Jennifer O’Connell: Why do we live in a culture that venerates stress? The cycling fatalities: ‘Never cycle in Ireland’ Why is this Zara polka-dot dress such a hit? ‘It’s horrendous on me’ Yotam Ottolenghi’s genius fish pie Best buys – family saloons: Czech mate has so much space it echoes inside Eleanor Worthington Cox: We’ve never had any primadonnas in our household Dublin’s secret sought-after streets: 18 addresses for househunters in the know ‘I left my job because it was boring and now I regret it’ 'The baby cries now and you don’t even cry along with her. A truly magical milestone' Most Read in Life & Style 2 Irish in London attend funeral of man with no mourners 4 Why is this Zara polka-dot dress such a hit? ‘It’s horrendous on me’ 5 Conor McGregor buys home of former taoiseach’s son for over €2m 6 Irishman in London: Could Boris be Britain’s first cute hoor prime minister? 7 Georgian house in Ranelagh offers three bedrooms for €875,000 8 How to eat well after cancer 9 Off the grid but still plugged in: The extraordinary life of Margaret Gallagher 10 When your time is up, I hope you drop like the dead donkey Building inclusion: 'My manager supports me coming in later because of my volunteering' Diversity, inclusion, and flexibility in the workplace have helped Jason Sullivan succeed at Pfizer Eva Kor obituary: Survivor of Nazi experiments on twins at Auschwitz After her ordeal at the hands of Josef Mengele, she sought to forgive her tormentors John McCririck obituary: Racing pundit, journalist and broadcaster Provocative television personality who became one of the best-known figures in horse racing Noel Whelan obituary: Political campaigner, barrister, newspaper columnist and pundit Remarkable man combined range of successful careers in relatively short life A Friday roundup of the latest exclusive offers and competitions, and a sneak preview of what's coming up over the weekend in The Irish Times.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10606
__label__wiki	0.810907	0.810907	Sportswoman of the Year Arsène Wenger: Keeping Sánchez could cost Arsenal €150m Gunners would miss out on hefty transfer fee if forward leaves on a free next summer Wed, Sep 6, 2017, 16:56 Arsene Wenger has said keeping Alexis Sanchez this summer could cost Arsenal €150 million next. Photograph: Daniel Rodrigo/Reuters Arsene Wenger admits allowing Alexis Sanchez to see out the final year of his contract could cost Arsenal as much as £140 million (€150m). On the day that Sanchez spoke of his disillusionment over the criticism he receives, Wenger revealed the numbers involved if the Chile forward leaves at the end of the season as expected. Sanchez’s desired moved to Manchester City broke down on transfer deadline day after Arsenal failed to sign Monaco’s Thomas Lemar, who had been identified as his successor. Wenger admits the Gunners will miss out on a fee of up to £70m (€76m) should he depart in June — and will have to spend that much again to ensure he is adequately replaced. “You take a Sanchez into the final year of his contract, you sacrifice £60-£70m income and at the end of the season you will have to buy somebody for that amount of money,” Wenger told beIN Sports. Arsenal and their manager Arsene Wenger have endured another frustrating start to the season. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA “It has a huge price so at some stage you have to make a decision, you have to sacrifice one or two.” Wenger insists recent transfers led by Neymar’s £198m (€220m) move to PSG have distorted the market to the point that value for money has become a secondary consideration. “We have today 107 players in England who go into the final year of their contract,” Wenger said. “It’s a complete rotation and change in the way people see their career for two reasons. “One, all the players expect higher wages because they anticipate inflation. “All the clubs, because the transfer market has gone up so much, the clubs do not want to pay so high prices for all the transfers for players who are good players, but will not change their life. “The amount of money is completely disconnected to reality and the truth. “One example — no matter how well you work as a football coach, (Ousmane) Dembele last year was €15m, this year €150m. “No matter how well you work on the football pitch, you cannot make a player go from €15m to €150m . “The calculation between investment and what you can get back, that has gone. It’s just, ‘can you afford to buy or not?”’ Arsenal continue to navigate choppy waters with an underwhelming summer in the transfer window compounded by a poor start to the season. And Sanchez’s sense of frustration has only increased after he voiced his dismay at what he views as constant criticism after Chile suffered a 1-0 defeat by Bolivia that threatens their participation in next year’s World Cup. Chile sit sixth in South American qualifying for the tournament in Russia with two rounds left. Only the top four qualify automatically. Sanchez wrote on his Instagram account: “You get tired of being criticised with or without reason, you get tired of those who want you to lose, you get tired of saying to yourself ‘once more I’ll get up’ after crying after a defeat, and you get tired of telling the world and people who are with you, that everything is going well. “And the worst, is that no one ever realises how that makes you feel...I have the 7 of Chile on my back and it is a huge responsibility, that’s why it makes me sad that journalists and bad people criticise without knowing.” Thomas Lemar Man United withdraw appeal against Phil Jones suspension Uefa president backs plan to close transfer window before season starts Ryan Manning grabs two as Ireland U21s keep up 100% start Patrick Roberts had to dig his heels in for Celtic return Liverpool send Arsenal lurching towards another crisis Phil Jones becoming a key part of Manchester United’s armoury Nathaniel Chalobah’s England call-up vindicates brave decisions Jon Walters: ‘It’s going to be a grandstand finish’ Argentina fail to make up ground with Venezuela draw Argentina held by Uruguay as Coutinho scores for Brazil ‘It’s very much a thinking man’s course . . . a hard course, a fair course’ Dave Hannigan: Old ghosts still at play on a visit down memory lane Darragh Ó Sé: Improving Kerry will need a different game plan for Donegal 1 Arsenal 0 0 2 Aston Villa 0 0 3 Bournemouth 0 0 4 Brighton & Hove Albion 0 0 5 Burnley 0 0 6 Chelsea 0 0 7 Crystal Palace 0 0 8 Everton 0 0 9 Leicester City 0 0 10 Liverpool 0 0 11 Manchester City 0 0 12 Manchester United 0 0 13 Newcastle United 0 0 14 Norwich City 0 0 15 Sheffield United 0 0 16 Southampton 0 0 17 Tottenham Hotspur 0 0 18 Watford 0 0 19 West Ham United 0 0 20 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 0 Full English Soccer standings Kerry need a different plan for Donegal; British Open for Portmarnock anyone? Clarke basking in a dream come true; Only judge Mayo when it’s do-or-die Conway set to defy growing chorus of calls to step aside 01:00 Tour de France: Julian Alaphilippe tips Geraint Thomas to defend crown 22:02 No huiccups for Celtic as they see off Sarajevo 21:58 ‘It’s very much a thinking man’s course . . . a hard course, a fair course’ 21:57 Crucial Evan Shefflin goal clinches Leinster final for Kilkenny 21:50 Dave Hannigan Darragh Ó Sé Seán Moran: Connolly's return is good karma for Dublin's march on history Kevin McStay Kevin McStay: Mayo can only be judged when it’s do-or-die Most Read in Sport 1 Tour de France: Julian Alaphilippe tips Geraint Thomas to defend crown 2 Darragh Ó Sé: Improving Kerry will need a different game plan for Donegal 3 British Open: Five contenders to follow at Portrush 4 Royal Portrush had to be ready for change to get British Open 5 British Open: Hole-by-hole guide to Royal Portrush links	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10607
__label__wiki	0.734962	0.734962	ISS wins Business Charity Award ISS UK won the respected Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Team award at the Business Charity Awards in May. The award celebrates the ISS CSR achievements across a range of areas to include community investment of over £1.7 million for established charities, alongside employability initiatives and working with the young. The award, made by Third Sector magazine, recognises a corporate responsibility team that has increased the charitable or socially responsible activities of the business. The award highlights ISS CSR team initiatives with apprenticeship and work inspiration programmes to support youth employability, support for the ISS current corporate charity - The British Heart Foundation. The award also underscores staff volunteering in company time and focussed on how success was achieved and measured, plus the impacts on local communities. The ISS Work Inspiration initiative will provide 1,000 work experience places for school students by the end of 2015. As part of the youth and employability programme, the ISS Apprentice Academy was launched in 2013 by Richard Sykes, ISS UK and Ireland CEO. This led a sector-wide initiative across the Facilities Management sector. Such ventures also helped ISS gain a 3-star rating in the Business In the Community (BITC) CR Index in April 2014. Richard Sykes, Country Manager of ISS UK and Ireland commented: – I’m incredibly proud of our CSR team. This prestigious award is recognition of how we as an organisation aim to support our communities. We strongly believe that the long term success of our company depends on the balance of social, environmental and economic aspects of our business. Being an integral part of our business strategy, our community strategy focuses around young people and employability skills, health and social welfare. Steve Workman, Corporate Responsibility Director at ISS UK concluded: – Community involvement programmes are strongly linked to ISS’s vision to be the world’s greatest service organisation and result in more engaged and motivated employees and an enhanced customer experience. Technically, we’re a three person CR team comprising myself, Su Pickerill and Sarah Hale. In reality, we have the full weight of the organisation behind us – from individual contributors, to full CEO and board support. And of course our incredible partners.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10608
__label__wiki	0.621901	0.621901	Victims of crime are offered a new way of getting support Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw Julia Bennett A new live chat tool has been launched to support victims of crime. Lancashire Victim Services, the local support service for victims of crime in the county, has launched a live chat which is now available on their website, lancashirevictimservices.org. It offers people a new way to find out about the support available and to get the help and advice they may need. Funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, Lancashire Victim Services offers emotional support and practical help following any type of crime with specialist services available for victims of domestic abuse, rape and sexual assault, hate crime, and young victims up to the age of 18. Paul Cartwright, operations manager for Lancashire Victim Services, said: “Not everyone finds it easy to pick up the phone and speak to someone they don’t know. “The chat offers people a different way to contact us to find out more about how we can help and they can do so anonymously if they prefer. “The chat is proving popular already. During the first week we were able to support a victim of domestic abuse and secured a place in a local shelter for her. “This happened within 24 hours of her using the chat to speak to one of our advisers online.” Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw added: “Over the past year Lancashire Victim Services received over 67,000 referrals from across the county. “Bringing the support online and offering a digital way for people to engage with the service directly is really positive.” The new live chat is available Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Anyone affected by crime can contact Lancashire Victim Services by accessing the web chat at lancashirvictimservices.org, by calling 0300 323 0085 or by emailing info@lancashirevictimservices.org 'Breaking Bad'-style drugs lab discovered in Lancashire, 60 years in prison for organised crime gang Court listings for Lancaster and Morecambe 04/07/19 Lancaster mum recovering from cancer fined for taking kids on term-time holiday Bolton-le-Sands pub set to re-open after £500,000 refurb Lancaster Italian restaurant taken over by former owner These are the lowest rated places to eat in Lancaster Morecambe man brains behind Eden Project north plan	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10620
__label__cc	0.572743	0.427257	Bill Browder Lantos Foundation Urges Interpol to Reject Russia's Latest Political Witch-Hunt CONCORD, NH – The Lantos Foundation for Human Rights & Justice has sent a letter petitioning Interpol to reject Russia’s request to issue an All-Points Bulletin to locate Mr. William Browder, the CEO of Hermitage Capital Management. The Russian Government has been pursuing Mr. Browder on tax evasion charges, but it is widely believed that his pursuit is related to his work calling for justice for his slain former employee Sergei Magnitsky, who is currently the subject of an outrageous posthumous trial in Russia. Interpol’s Commission for the Control of Files will consider the request at its next scheduled meeting beginning on May 23rd. Katrina Lantos Swett, President of the Lantos Foundation, stated: “We strongly urge Interpol not to become embroiled in Russia’s latest attempt to make a mockery of international justice. Bill Browder deserves praise, not condemnation, for the work he has done with the Sergei Magnitsky Act here in the US and other attempts to gain justice for his slain friend. Interpol must not play into Putin’s hands by acquiescing to an APB that would make them accessories to an outrageous abuse of justice and put a respected human rights champion at risk of his life should he fall into the corrupt and violent hands of Russia’s Interior Ministry.” Tagged: Bill Browder, William Browder, Russia, Statement	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10626
__label__wiki	0.986255	0.986255	San Francisco high school ‘shaken’ after 4 students wounded by gunfire outside campus By Veronica Rocha Classes resumed at a San Francisco high school Wednesday, just one day after four students were wounded by gunfire outside the school, officials said. Security was increased at June Jordan School for Equity and counselors were meeting with students and faculty, according to the San Francisco Unified School District. “Though only four students were physically injured, this terrible incident has shaken everyone in the community, particularly the staff and students at June Jordan,” Myong Leigh, the district interim superintendent, said in a statement Wednesday. “Fortunately the school has a strong tradition of coming together daily to discuss challenging topics and to support one another.” Gunfire erupted about 3:17 p.m. Tuesday outside of the campus when students were being dismissed, school officials and police said. The shooter was accompanied by three other males, police said. Students ran from the parking lot as the shots rang out Three 15-year-old male students and a 15-year-old female student were struck by gunfire, police said. They were taken to area hospitals. School officials said they were recovering from their injuries. Responding officers thought initially that they had arrived at an active shooting scene, because they spotted the injured students inside the school, Officer Carlos Manfredi told reporters Tuesday. Officers immediately began searching for the shooter, “thinking that suspect might still be in the school shooting,” he said. The suspects had fled before police arrived, however. School officials said the suspects were not students. They were targeting a student who attends June Jordan School for Equity “for reasons that are presently unclear,” according to the interim superintendent. “I need to state emphatically that this isolated event, although awful, should not be viewed as a negative reflection on” the school, Leigh said. The campus and its classes, he said, are intentionally kept small to motivate students to be independent thinkers and go to college. “We deeply appreciate the educators and students at June Jordan School for Equity and will proudly stand by them through this disturbing, but temporary, challenge,” he said. veronica.rocha@latimes.com For breaking news in California, follow @VeronicaRochaLA on Twitter. Man in wheelchair detonates pipe bomb in Oakland clinic, killing himself 2 teens girls wounded in drive-by shooting in South Los Angeles Judge: Ex-LAPD sergeant violated ethics rules after stop of ‘Django Unchained’ actress, but shouldn’t be fined	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10628
__label__wiki	0.985789	0.985789	Community College Baseball: OCC virtually starting from scratch By Barry Faulkner Budget cuts have pared Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli’s staff to the point that he is sometimes the only non-player in uniform at a Pirates’ practice. But if he is looking for familiar companionship in his 21st season at the OCC helm, the 2012 Orange Empire Conference Coach of the Year may have only his four remaining veteran assistant coaches with whom to turn. That is because the wave of success that included the Pirates’ first outright OEC title since 1987, a 37-7-1 record that forged the program’s best winning percentage since 1957, and a trip to the four-team state championship tournament in 2012, also washed away all but four roster holdovers. Five of last year’s players went on to the professional ranks, while more than a handful of others are now competing at four-year college programs. In addition to an appreciative nostalgia about last year, in which OCC held the No. 1 ranking in one national poll for most of the season, the personnel void creates confusion about this year’s lineup, let alone the team’s overall prospects in a 2013 season that begins Friday at Cuesta College. “It’s a whole new group and it has been interesting, to say the least, trying to get that trust going on,” said Altobelli, who was also named the Orange Empire Conference Male Coach of the Year for all sports in 2011-12. “These guys are testing me and I’m testing them. Hopefully, they will figure it out sooner than later.” Altobelli identifies pitching as the key to success this season and while Dallas Draveczki is the only returner from last year’s mound corps, Altobelli said he believes the Pirates boast superior pitching depth to a staff that crafted a cumulative 1.87 earned-run average last spring. “Last year we had four or five really quality guys, then we had a big drop-off,” Altobelli said. “This year, we have depth.” Draviczki was 2-0 with a 1.42 ERA in 31 2/3 innings as a freshman, when he made six starts and nine appearances. He is slated to be the No. 3 starter this season, as Hawaii bounce-back Kyle Dowdy and Evan Porcella, a freshman out of El Modena High, open the season as Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, Altobelli said. Draviczki (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) and Dowdy (6-2, 220) are typical specimens on a pitching staff that averages nearly 6-3 and has seven players who weigh more than 200 pounds. “We look good in the uniform getting off the bus,” Altobelli said with a smile. “I know size doesn’t really matter in baseball, but I think it helps a little bit.” Altobelli said David Longville, a 6-3, 220-pound sophomore bounce-back from Hawaii, sophomore Vanguard University transfer Spencer Moran, freshman lefty Jason Broussard (6-4, 215) and freshman Sean Leary (6-3, 215) are additional options on the bump. Garrett Hartwell (6-4, 195), who played at OCC in 2011, adds left-handed punch to fellow southpaws Porcella and Broussard, while Brian Bass (6-4, 190), a freshman who redshirted last season at Saddleback College, is a side-arming reliever who just might give hitters fits. Hartwell was 3-0 with a 4.50 ERA in 20 innings in 2011, while sophomore Cory Davis (2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 18 innings in 2011) has also returned. Moran was 1-2 with an 8.78 ERA in 13 1/3 innings at Vanguard last season, while Leary pitched just one inning at Pepperdine in 2012. Altobelli also mentioned freshman Joe Reta and freshman two-way player Jacob Hill as others who could contribute from the rubber. “If we want to be successful, we have to keep the [opponents’] runs down, because I don’t know how many runs we’re going to score,” said Altobelli, whose team hit .302 and averaged nearly seven runs per game last season. Danny Jiminez, a sophomore transfer from Irvine Valley College, is the most proven offensive commodity in the infield. The starting first baseman hit .302 with one home run, 18 runs batted in and 12 extra-base hits as a freshman for the Lasers. Altobelli said Jiminez, who posted a .986 fielding percentage in 2012, is also valuable with the glove. Sophomores Ricky Navarro and Manny Argomaniz, both returners, are set to open at second base and shortstop, respectively. Navarro hit .184 with two RBIs in 38 at-bats last season, while Argomaniz hit .208 with three RBIs in 24 at-bats. Andrew Alvarez, a sophomore transfer from Pepperdine, was slated to start at third base, but a nagging ailment in his throwing shoulder threatens to sideline him for the season, Altobelli said. With Alvarez unable to throw the ball across the diamond, Altobelli said he will turn to freshman Anthony Virgen at the hot corner. Justin Broussard, who hit .310 with 11 RBIs and 13 extra-base hits in 116 at-bats as a freshman infielder, is academically ineligible, Altobelli said. Altobelli said four outfielders have all distinguished themselves, though he will likely open Friday with sophomore returner Zack Nehrir in left field, freshman Cody Bruder in center and freshman Austin Saenz, who redshirted at Cal State Fullerton last season, in right. Nehrir hit .209 with four RBIS in 43 at-bats as a freshman last season, while Bruder prepped at Santiago High in Corona. Freshman Christian Salina is also in the outfield mix after hitting .338 with three homers and 21 RBIs as a senior at Capistrano Valley High in 2012. Saenz hit .495 with 51 hits, three homers and 25 RBIs as a senior at Mission Viejo High in 2011. He also had 12 doubles and a slugged .699. There’s a four-player logjam behind the plate, where Wichita State bounce-back Tucker Chadd is among three freshmen contending for playing time. Sophomore Steve Pollakov is a transfer from Rochester University where he hit .179 with six RBIs in 39 at-bats last season. Freshmen Jake Toll-McKillop and Christian Fillingame are also in the catching mix. Toll-McKillop hit .478 in 67 at-bats with 17 RBIs last season at Terra Linda High in San Rafael. Altobelli said infield backups include freshman Greg Espinosa (shortstop), freshmen Cooper Michelson and Taylor Grace (second base), as well as freshman Chris Iriart and Hill (first base, designated hitter). Espinosa hit .400 in 90 at-bats last season at Yucaipa High. He had 10 RBIs, 10 stolen bases and 10 doubles. OCC’s home opener is Feb. 9 against Long Beach City College, while the Pirates begin conference play at home against Golden West on Feb. 28. barry.faulkner@latimes.com Twitter: @BarryFaulkner5 David Wood sails again for Balboa Yacht Club in Governor’s Cup Skipper David Wood and crew members Max Mayol and Daniel Pegg are competing in the 53rd Governor’s Cup this week after winning host Balboa Yacht Club’s bid at the Rose Cup in June. Huntington Valley Little League wins Section 10 tournament with rout over Aliso Viejo The Huntington Valley Little League 9-, 10- and 11-year-old All-Stars win 15-4 in four innings on Tuesday, earning a berth to the Little League Southern California State tournament. Leonard Takahashi, Finn Tapper lead fleet on first day of Governor’s Cup The double round-robin began on Tuesday in the 53rd annual Governor’s Cup, which is being hosted by Balboa Yacht Club in Newport Beach. https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/sports/tn-dpt-sp-nb-governors-cup-preview-20190713-story.html Laguna Beach’s Nicole Struss is Surf League Player of the Year in girls’ water polo Sophomore Nicole Struss helped the Breakers win the Surf League title on their way to the CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship. Santa Margarita National beats Ocean View in extra innings The Little League baseball players of today grow up with great exposure to the game. Newport Harbor boys’ water polo wins Summer Elite Eight tournament The Newport Harbor High boys’ water polo team did not have its full cast of characters this weekend at the S&R Sport Summer Elite Eight Tournament. Youth match racing skippers sail for stardom in 53rd Governor’s Cup The Governor’s Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship prides itself on being a gateway event for future stars in the sport of sailing. Huntington Beach girls’ water polo will remember coach Mark Canner’s impact The Huntington Beach High girls’ water polo team earned its first CIF Southern Section playoff win in six seasons in beating Murrieta Valley in the first round of the Division 2 playoffs in February. CdM boys’ water polo a contender at California State Championships Tanner Pulice has been a sharpshooter since he was a freshman on the Corona del Mar High boys’ water polo team.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10629
__label__cc	0.714528	0.285472	Center for Northern Woodlands Education From the beginning, Vermont Woodlands magazine celebrated forests for their ecological values and encouraged readers to explore the economic and cultural importance of forests. In 1999, it broadened it’s geographic scope changing the name to Northern Woodlands. In an effort to expand it’s mission, in 2003, the organization became the Center for Northern Woodlands Education, publishing books, developing Northern Woodlands Goes to School for teachers and organizing an annual conference for writers, editors, artists, scientists, foresters, teachers, and others who share a love of the woods. NORTHERN WOODLANDS MAGAZINE \| THE OUTSIDE STORY \| STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2021 \| THE PLACE YOU CALL HOME Vermont Public Radio Science and Technology Editor Eunice West of The Financial Pulse had a report on water shortage. This graphic illustrates the complexities of the issue. The politics editors at Kipp Harbor Times were covering the memorial development of former president Dwight D. Eisenhower. They needed a visual that conveyed the differing opinions surrounding the story. Founded in 1995 by Jake and Donna Carpenter, founders of Burton Snowboards. Chill works with social service agencies, mental health agencies, foster care programs, juvenile justice programs and schools in local communities to select participants ages 10-18 years. The program has served more than 20,000 youth and helps them to realize alternatives beyond the struggles they are dealing with. Everything is provided to the youth at no cost. ANNUAL REPORT \| WORKSHOP POSTER Visual Learning Systems' is an educational science publisher whose mission is to provide high quality, visual-based content that instructs, challenges, and inspires students through the use of videos, interactive graphics, animations and images essential to teaching science...helping teachers teach and students learn, visually.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10638
__label__wiki	0.551325	0.551325	Home / Bollywood / List of Priyanka Chopra upcoming movies 2017 List of Priyanka Chopra upcoming movies 2017 Friends if you love Bollywood then your wait is over you can see here Priyanka Chopra movies 2017. Priyanka Chopra is a famous Bollywood actress and now also a Hollywood actress she is now doing her first Hollywood movie. Priyanka Chopra is very famous and talented actress in spite of being an actress she is also a singer and Philanthropist.She is very pretty and beautiful she won the title of Miss World 2000 pageant.she has done lots of movies and have million of fans who always wait for her upcoming movies. Priyanka also won lots of awards.Her awards include National Film Award, Film fare Awards and she is also awarded the prestigious award Padma Shri award by the government.She is now engaged in lots of new projects and here is her upcoming movies information that is going to be release in the next year 2017. Priyanka Chopra movies 2017 Baywatch is Priyanka upcoming American movie which will be release in the next year 2017.It is an action comedy movie and based on the 1989 series which was of the same name.The director of the Baywatch is Seth Gordon.The Producer of the movie is Ivan Reitman.The other stars involved in the movie are Dwayne Johnson,Alexandra Daddario,Kelly Rohrbach and much more. List of Vidyut Jamwal upcoming movies 2017, 2018 List of Jacqueline Fernandez upcoming movies 2017 & 2018 List of Ayushmann Khurrana upcoming movies 2017, 2018 List of Ileana D Cruz upcoming movies 2017, 2018 List of Emraan Hashmi upcoming movies in 2017, 2018 List of Yami Gautam upcoming movies 2017, 2018 List of Priyanka Chopra upcoming movies 2017 Priyanka Chopra movies 2017 Priyanka Chopra upcoming movies 2017 2016-10-12 Tags List of Priyanka Chopra upcoming movies 2017 Priyanka Chopra movies 2017 Priyanka Chopra upcoming movies 2017 Previous List of Varun Dhawan upcoming movies 2017 Next List of Prabhas upcoming movies 2017 List of Rani Chatterjee’s upcoming movies 2017, 2018 List of Kriti Kharbanda upcoming movies 2017, 2018 List of Jacqueline Fernandez upcoming movies 2017, 2018 List of Salman Khan upcoming movies 2017,2018 List of Sidharth Malhotra upcoming movies 2017, 2018 List of Parineeti Chopra upcoming movies 2017, 2018 List of Sonam Kapoor upcoming movies 2017, 2018 Here you can see a list of Sonam Kapoor upcoming movies 2017, 2018.Sonam Kapoor is …	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10639
__label__wiki	0.509806	0.509806	Home » Blog Posts » Moral Optimism » Anthropology on Immigration Anthropology on Immigration Update June 2019: The issue of how anthropology counters the attacks on migrants and refugees in the United States has only become more pressing. See the resources in Boundaries, Borders, Walls and also Impeachment & Anthropology. Standing with Migrants In 2011 the American Anthropological Association (AAA) issued a General Statement on Immigration. This 2011 statement was a testimony to a need for rethinking immigration policy and legislation at a time when it appeared political representatives were capable of working out a legislative compromise. Issuing this statement was one of the reasons the AAA was able to quickly respond in January 2017 and call for an Immediate Reversal of Executive Order Banning Immigrants. In September 2017, the AAA declared Phasing Out DACA is a Grave Injustice. And in February 2018, the AAA insisted that “protection of the ‘DREAMers’ be reinstituted indefinitely and without exception.” Moreover, a revamped Members’ Programmatic Advisory and Advocacy Committee declared it would be prioritizing DACA for 2018. But legislation has stalled, and the idea of any kind of policy re-think currently seems doomed. Meanwhile the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement basically previewed US fascism for undocumented migrants. As Michelle Goldberg wrote in First They Came for the Migrants: “We still talk about American fascism as a looming threat, something that could happen if we’re not vigilant. But for undocumented immigrants, it’s already here. . . . What is happening is the sort of moral enormity that once seemed unthinkable in contemporary America.” As US anthropologists, whose very founding is enmeshed with immigration, we needed to figure out how to do more. In the June 2018 Transgender Latina Activism in the Current Political Moment, Andrea Bolivar offered guidance: “Such models draw from trans Latina strategies that are diverse in expression and approach and have developed over decades, and even centuries, of struggle against grave injustice. Focusing on the persistence and resistance of trans Latinas is valuable to all who seek change in the current political moment.” On 19 June 2018, the AAA issued another strong statement, AAA Rejects Separating Immigrant Children From Their Parents as Mean-Spirited Political Ploy: Anthropological scholarship sheds light on many of the issues central to comprehensive immigration reform and extensively documents the value of family unification. Based on our scholarly expertise and the lived experience of both anthropologists and the communities with whom they live and work, the AAA recently offered its Principles For Equitable and Effective Immigration Policy Reform in the US, which includes “adequate and consistent protections for the integrity of families and family groups throughout the immigration process,” and a “sensitivity to the human costs of displacement and the division of families.” Finally, Lauren Heidbrink’s June 2018 post, From Hysteria to Productive Action offers helpful advice to find a way forward, including ways to become informed, volunteer, and donate. For undocumented immigrants, American fascism is already here. Anthropology stands with immigrants against human rights abuses.Click To Tweet Anthropology, Immigration, Franz Boas The AAA policy and statements take us back to one of the founding fathers of US Anthropology: Franz Boas. Boas was an immigrant, and published some of anthropology’s most important work to shatter racial stereotyping based on measurements of immigrants: American anthropology has a long history of scientific interest in and professional concern for immigrant populations. For example, Franz Boas, the founding father of American anthropology, wrote and spoke extensively on erroneous beliefs, anchored in pseudoscience, that immigrants in the early twentieth century from Southern and Eastern Europe were genetically inferior. A century of anthropological research on immigration and host society responses to immigration shows that immigration tends to be driven by economic deprivation and political persecution, that first generation immigrants are frequently stereotyped in inaccurate and demeaning ways, that scapegoating of immigrants escalates in times of economic contraction (the degree of scapegoating being roughly proportionate to the degree of economic contraction), and that anti-immigrant campaigns tend to be premised on erroneous factual claims and predictions. American anthropology has a long history of scientific interest in and professional concern for immigrant populations.Click To Tweet Many Introduction to Anthropology classes discuss the importance of Boas. There is a clear contemporary connection to politics and anthropology on immigration. The AAA policy statements are also important in the context of Josiah Heyman’s work, Finding a Moral Heart for U.S. Immigration Policy: An Anthropological Perspective which is published by the AAA. Heyman’s “moral heart” pushes us to capture the moral optimism of anthropology. Also check out the 2017 edited volume The U.S.-Mexico Transborder Region: Cultural Dynamics and Historical Interactions People have always migrated Although many people push a narrative of enormous separation between “legal” immigrants and “illegal” immigrants, the experiences of most immigrants historically is tremendously complicated. Fluctuations in laws have made those distinctions quite arbitrary, as immigrants often find themselves on either side of the legal/illegal line with changing circumstances. The current immigration system is capricious and irrational, making the legal/illegal distinction mostly a refuge for an anti-immigrant posture. This is also something Josiah Heyman has written about and compiled in his edited volume States and Illegal Practices. State practice has an interest in drawing lines between the official and the unofficial, the legal and the illegal, the legitimate and the criminal. Anthropology needs to draw attention to how those lines are socially constructed and maintained, often disguising very similar practices. January 2018: Desolation on the Border by Kevin Pyle is “an illustrated response to an anthropologist’s urgent, vividly drawn inquiry into the havoc wreaked on human life by America’s immigration policy.” Pyle’s review is in response to Jason De León’s book The Land of Open Graves. September 2017: The Hidden Costs Of Mass Deportation by Beth Baker in Anthropology News: At a community level, the economic and social costs are clearly far more profound than current policy or scholarship recognizes. Seventy percent of the deportees surveyed paid income taxes before deportation. In addition to a shrinking tax base, local communities lose the income these people provided to their households. Anthropologists Studying Immigration in the US World on the Move: Migration Stories. Anthropology and the State during Globalization. Teaching Anthropology of Latin America and the Caribbean. Human Skulls: Boas Head Shape Studies Revalidated. To cite: Antrosio, Jason. 2011. “Immigration: The American Anthropological Association General Statement.” Living Anthropologically website, https://www.livinganthropologically.com/anthropology-on-immigration-the-aaa-general-statement/. First posted 9 September 2011. Revised 3 September 2018. Categories Moral Optimism Tags capitalism, cultural relativism, culture, education, empathy, globalization, immigration, political economy, politics, racism Post navigation	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10640
__label__cc	0.50208	0.49792	NLSIU Bangalore The National Law School of India University (NLSIU or NLS) is an institution for under-graduate and graduate legal education. This article is a stub and does not yet contain enough useful information. Help Legallypedia by expanding it! You are witnessing the birth of a new article about an Indian law school. Please help Legallypedia and other future and current students by adding facts in the below space. Just click the edit buttons at the top of the page or for each section, start writing and click save. Don't be constrained by the sections and add more things you think are relevant. Do not copy-paste content directly from your university's website or elsewhere without quote marks and a link. Do not make unverifiable claims. Where possible, provide a link or source to information. Do not include 'marketing speak' and avoid strong adjectives where possible. Remember: only facts belong in Legallypedia, opinion does not. If you get stuck or need help, click here. 1.3 Administration 1.4 Facts & Figures 2.1 Fee structure 3 Infrastructure 3.1 Hostels 3.2 Library and Reading Room 3.3 IT Infrastructure 4 Extra Curricular Activities 4.1 Mooting 4.2 Student Activities 4.3 Recruitment 4.4 Seminars and Conferences 5 Academia and faculty 5.1 Notable faculty 5.2 Journals and publications 5.3 Subjects available 6 Alumni 6.1 Notable alumni The NLSIU was established in 1987 after a statute was enacted for that purpose by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Karnataka, and officially exists since August 29, 1987.<ref>http://www.nls.ac.in/about_history.html</ref> Based in Nagarbhavi, a suburb in the western extremities of the city of Bangalore. TBC: The Vice-chancellor, directors and other notable faculty in charge of managing the university. Facts & Figures[edit] TBC: How many students are there in total, and how many in each intake? How many faculty and other staff? Admissions[edit] Admissions to NLSIU are done on the basis on the Common Law Admission Test from 2008 onwards. NLSIU has an intake of 80 seats through this entrance test (General Category - 55 seats, SC - 12 seats, ST - 6 seats, PWD - 2 seats). Five seats are reserved for foreign nationals. Fee structure[edit] Rs.1,72,700 p.a. Infrastructure[edit] Hostels[edit] TBC: How many hostel rooms are there? What is the state of the facilities? Library and Reading Room[edit] TBC: Describe the library, number of books available and other amenities and useful information. IT Infrastructure[edit] TBC: How many computers are there available? How about internet connectivity? Other IT facilities? Extra Curricular Activities[edit] Mooting[edit] TBC: Write a little about how mooting in college is organised. Student Activities[edit] TBC: Other activities organised by students, including social or otherwise. Describe the structure of student body management. Recruitment[edit] Seminars and Conferences[edit] Academia and faculty[edit] Notable faculty[edit] TBC - feel free to create separate pages with biographies and details about each professor. Journals and publications[edit] TBC - add student published journals, as well as notable publications by faculty. Subjects available[edit] TBC: Which subjects can you take? Which are optional or compulsory? Feel free to add professors teaching each subject or whatever else is worth mentioning. Alumni[edit] TBC: How many alumni approximately does the college have? Is there a formal and organised network? TBC: List some alumni who have made a mark in the profession or gone on to do interesting things. http://www.nls.ac.in Related Pages[edit] Indian law schools Law School Events Retrieved from "https://www.legallyindia.com/w/index.php?title=NLSIU_Bangalore&oldid=5522"	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10647
__label__wiki	0.64857	0.64857	From today, drink drivers are more likely to be caught - and named and shamed by police You have been warned... Steve Robson Car keys and lager People who drink-drive in Greater Manchester are more likely to be caught from today - with police saying culprits will be 'named and shamed' on social media. Greater Manchester Police are launching their summer crackdown on drink and drug driving starting on Monday, June 24. Officers say people are often more tempted to get behind the wheel after a drink during the longer, sunnier days. And in a bid to catch people out, they will be carrying out a pro-active campaign between June 24 and July 8. Greater Manchester Police say they will also be taking the extra step of 'naming and shaming' anyone charged with drink or drug driving charges during the two week period on social media. The campaign is led by the National Police Chiefs Council with the aim of reducing the number of deaths and injuries caused by irresponsible drivers. GMP said the last drink and drug drive campaign took place in December 2018. A breathalyser test A total of 228 arrests were made and 1,867 breath, drug and field impairment tests were undertaken. Police are reminding the public that anyone convicted of drink or drug driving will face: a criminal record, at least a one-year driving ban, higher motor insurance costs, endorsement on your driving licence for 11 years, potentially losing their job. Chief Inspector Harrison White said: "We do not tolerate anyone who is under the influence of drink or drugs while driving. "They are not only a danger to themselves but, more importantly, to other innocent drivers or pedestrians using the road. "The warmer weather and lighter nights can tempt people to stay out longer and have a drink but this is exactly the type of scenario that can lead to drink driving. "If you do drink, please arrange alternative transport home to ensure you don’t affect anyone else’s night. "Any amount of drink and drugs can impair your vision and dramatically reduce your reaction times. "It only takes a second to lose control of your car but the consequences can last a lifetime. Don’t risk it, stay safe and have none while driving on the road. "If you suspect anyone is driving under the influence of drink or drugs, contact the police directly on 101 or 999 in an emergency where they pose an immediate threat to themselves or other road users. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111." How to follow us on social media Here's the link to our main Facebook page where we share our latest stories. For what's on content click here, for Manchester United you can follow the page here and our Manchester City page is here. And we have a dedicated page covering family news and events here. On Twitter you can follow the MEN here and we also have individual accounts for both Manchester United and Manchester City too. We also have an Instagram page where we share all the great pictures of Manchester, and a Pinterest page covering food and drink, nostalgia, music and nightlife. And, we have a number of specialist Facebook groups covering breaking news, traffic and travel, court reports, good news, and money saving tips and deals. To download our app for all the latest news visit here.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10657
__label__cc	0.719072	0.280928	Mt Arayat Traverse: An Insanely Amazing Experience February 4, 2016 \| Nature Story Living a day in Pampanga wouldn’t be completed without having a glance to the state of the art, majestic Mt. Arayat. By the way, I’m still on my 3rd year in Angeles City and back then, I’ve been dreaming to step a foot at the peak of the mountain. Actually, this climb to the peak is not my first time because last year October, I and Kuya Allan had attempted to trek to the South Peak. It was an unfortunate time for us because we got lost on trail and slippery road, long-grown cogon grass slow down our pace. In the end, we only reached nearly one-fourth of the South Peak but it was worth a try I guess. Anyway, for the record, we finally made it through on our North-South Peak traverse. This time, it was a wise and well-planned mountain trekking. Kuya Allan joined a climb last December and he made to traverse. He was inspired to do it again and so, he organized the climb and contacted the same mountaineering tour guide. There were 7 of us who participated and we paid 400 pesos individually inclusive of transportation from Angeles to Magalang and Arayat to Angeles, entrance fee and one guide who will assist us along the way. If we happen to initiate a DIY climb, it will really cost us much considering the back and forth transportation and the guide fee. So, I suggest you to organize the climb and contact a guide. By the way, it is required to hire a guide if you plan to go on a traverse. Thorough preparation is a must before going on a climb. It is very important to secure lunch, 1.5 to 2 liters of water, rope (you might be using it), and some energizer like chocolates. Take note, no source of water can be found in the mountain. So, it is best to bring appropriate amount of water depending on your consumption. Mt Arayat towered at 1,026 meters or around 3,336 feet above sea level. It is 12 km distance from north to south and it takes 6-9 hours to go on traverse depending on the pace. It has three peaks to conquer, Pinnacle Peak, South Peak and the North Peak as the highest. Mountaineers marked Mt Arayat 5/9 as of its level of difficulty. Mt Arayat is a protected National Park and it’s considered as a natural habitat for endangered flora and fauna. To the North! It was a fair and a wonderful morning when we started the climb. Our guide Kuya Ben told us that it will take us 3 hours to reach the North Peak. We started around 7:00 in the morning and we anticipated being there around 10:00 AM. Way up is very challenging because the more you go farther, the more it gets steeper. On the first hour, it was bearable but on the latter hours, I can hear my heartbeat mumbled because it gets tougher as I couldn’t imagine. You won’t be easily lost on the mountain because there were trails marked in yellow paint that you need to follow. On some areas, be attentive to the crossed mark because it might be a dead end or a cliff. On the other part, one thing that eased the pain and made me forget that I’m exhausted is this amazement that I’m feeling inside. Savoring that precious moment in the forest would actually lose you in time. It is not hot inside as I first think of it. Tall trees gave us a perfect shade and a fresh supply of air. White Rock (Haring Bato) If you are going to start in Magalang, you shouldn’t miss to have a detour to the White Rock on your way to the North Peak. If you happen to reach that part, you’re already in the middle part of the peak. Legend said that this place is where Maria Sinukuan, a fairy who is protecting the entire mountain, lived. Definitely, White Rock offers a tremendous landscape of municipality of Magalang. Also, it gives you a spark of excitement as of what would it be like when you’re actually be in the peak. Being there feels amazing, how much more up there? Personally, I didn’t miss the opportunity to capture this very moment. There is an elevated rock and it is a perfect spot for you to stand up and have your oblation pose. The North Peak After White Rock, we went back to the original trail to the North Peak and the true challenge begun. The trail gets more risky and inclined. There were times that we needed to grip on roots and rocks. One single mistake committed would actually roll you down to the bottom. (Exaggerated!!!!) Alas! We reached at the top around 10:20 AM. Instead of resting up for a while, I hurried to the cliff and had a grip on my phone to take selfies. The view is overwhelming and it is something that you must not overlook. For a while, we took a rest and regained our strength. There is a small shade up there where you can sit down and relax and enjoy your foodies and goodies. Honestly, what is only disappointing in the North Peak is the waste gathered brought by various group of climbers who irresponsibly leave their wastes. As our guide once said, “You were able to bring your water bottles and other food wrapper/container up; you must learn how to bring it down.” Indeed, it is true. Responsible climbing is a must. We were enjoying the beauty and being satisfied by this natural resources; we must not help it being destroyed due to our irresponsibility. The Pinnacle Peak If you are to look Mt Arayat from afar, you will only recognize the two peaks. Nonetheless, drawing closely would lead you to realization that in the middle of it lies the not-so high peak which they called The Pinnacle Peak. The Pinnacle Peak is best described of its boulders of white rock. The challenges going to that peak are the steep terrain and these thorns and thistles of some kind of plant. I suggest bringing a pair of gloves to avoid being pricked. The temperature is chilly and air breeze is absolutely fresh, free from air pollution. This part is very tricky and risky. So, extra caution is a must. We had our lunch on the peak. There was a particular side of the rock boulders where you can eat and enjoy the astounding view of mountain ridge. I, Kuya Allan and my sister happened to climb the rock boulder with the assistance of our guide. It was dangerous but I’m up to it. View Deck Upon reaching the South Peak, something that you should not miss also is to spot the spectacular view of Candaba Wetlands. They called this area “View Deck”. We are fortunate enough to borrow a binocular from one guide who was taking a rest in there. That completed our viewing experience. Descending from South Peak Going down from the mountain took us 2 hours. We thought before that going down would be a lot easier than climbing up. Unfortunately, that was actually a horrible assumption. My knees started to rattle and I kept my balance as my body was dragged down. You know what, the south part of the mountain is covered by vast large tall trees and it was sort creepy. Still, it was fun and thrilling. When we reached plain ground, we rested for a moment and then, later on, our service arrived and we head back home. Mt Arayat experience taught me to push myself through and engaged on things outside my comfort zone. From now on, I don’t look Mt Arayat the same as it is. I will tell myself, “I’ve been there and I conquered it.” “I just don’t dream, I lived it.” Want to collaborate? I'm currently accepting freelance projects and would love to hear from you. hello@marcobarayan.com marco_barayan Crafted by Me. 2019 All Rights Reserved	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10659
__label__wiki	0.757675	0.757675	EventsPeopleSocial 03/03/2015 Tue 09:31 in Singapore by Noreen Ismail Kallang Wave Mall celebrates SG50 with official opening In partnership with The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia), Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and Citibank Singapore, Kallang Wave Mall celebrated its official opening with a line-up of events in 2015. Kallang Wave is managed by SMRT Alpha, a joint venture between the subsidiaries of SMRT Corporation and NTUC FairPrice. SMRT worked with Citibank – presenting bank partner of Kallang Wave – to offer exclusive privileges and benefits for groceries, dining and shopping. Meanwhile SMRT and Disney inked a 18-month collaboration to bring Disney into the SMRT public transport, retail and digital networks. Following the inaugural Disney Frozen campaign in November 2014, Kallang Wave will welcome another Disney classic, Cinderella, starting 27 February to 8 April. Other Disney campaigns in the pipeline include Avengers, featuring immensely popular Marvel comics superheroes like Ironman, Captain America, Hulk and Thor, Inside Out, and the highly-anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The official opening of the mall included appearances by Singapore’s greatest athletes Fandi Ahmad, Ang Peng Siong, Vincent Ng and Agnes Lee. The star-studded event also featured Singapore national athletes from the gymnastic and water polo teams. SMRT president and group CEO, Desmond Kuek (pictured left) said the opening marks an important occasion for SMRT and its partner, NTUC FairPrice. “Since our soft opening in June 2014, we have welcomed more than 8 million people through our doors. Kallang Wave Mall caters to a broad spectrum of the community including families, youth and seniors,” said Kuek. Tan Kian Chew (pictured right), group CEO of NTUC FairPrice said, “Through the partnership between SMRT and NTUC FairPrice on this project at Kallang, we are confident that this development will drive more traffic and buzz to the area, contributing to its success and vibrancy.” Here is a look at the event: MediaCorp OOH Media platform diversifies its offerings NETS picks social media agency 09/27/2013 Fri 15:22 PM in China by Matt Eaton Bite lands social media duties for AIA China Bite has been appointed by AIA China to help strengthen the insurance group's brand through social media, public relations and a .. 08/25/2015 Tue 11:07 AM in China by Matt Eaton Global market crash: Silver linings in an otherwise gloomy cloud Trillions of dollars have been wiped off the value of global stock markets in the past 24 hours, but the message from many in the .. 09/30/2014 Tue 12:24 PM in Singapore by Rezwana Manjur Singaporean brands hit by Hong Kong protests The Hong Kong protests have hit several major local brands based in the country... 02/01/2018 Thu 13:20 PM in Singapore by Vivienne Tay AXA gets customers moving in annual health campaign The out-of-home execution runs on four alternate weeks on out-of-home platform Focus Media... 02/14/2013 Thu 16:32 PM in China by Staff Writer ZO: What’s next for China online Online advertising expenditure will grow to more than RMB100 billion by 2015, ZenithOptimedia predicts. ..	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10661
__label__wiki	0.970355	0.970355	Britvic’s CMO on using social to promote Robinsons and Tango Britvic is championing social to promote Robinsons 80th anniversary and a commitment of five more years as a Wimbledon sponsor and bring love back to its Tango brand as it looks to “drive value” to the soft drinks category. By Alison Millington 24 Jun 2015 1:09 pm The soft drinks giant is launching campaigns for both its Robinsons and Tango brands this summer in an effort to “drive value to the category” and address the challenges faced by the industry according to CMO Matt Barwell. “One of the big difficulties you see in many sectors is deflation,” Barwell told Marketing Week. “Continuing to drive value as well as volume is a challenge we’re all facing as marketers.” Promoting Robinsons ‘quintessentially British’ roots Britvic is launching a multi-channel campaign titled “80 Years at Wimbledon” to promote its Robinsons brand’s 80th year of partnership with Wimbledon, the second longest running sports partnership in history according to Barwell. “The relationship between Robinsons and Wimbledon is quintessentially British,” he said. “Robinsons Barley Water was born in the changing rooms at Wimbledon when a sales rep combined Robinsons crystals with lemon juice, sugar and water, and it has been drunk there ever since.” While the campaign rolled out with a TV ad and will be promoted by limited edition packs, in-store activity and PR starting on 29 June, Britvic will focus on digital and social media, working closely with Wimbledon’s digital team. Tomorrow it will launch “The Great Robinsons Ball Hunt” which will see it hide giant tennis balls across the country and invite consumers to find them for a chance to win prizes. Former player Tim Henman on the Robinson’s Twitter page will share clues as to the whereabouts of the balls. “There’s an opportunity for us to use social and digital channels to make the property more accessible and slightly younger than perhaps it has been in the past,” Barwell said. He added that the company sees this as a “big program and significant investment”. “At times it has sat on the side lines, but it’s much more integrated and central to our marketing plan now,” he added. The campaign is also an effort to promote Britvic’s Robinsons Squash’d variant and drive value to the squash category following the launch of its £10m “Play Thirsty” brand campaign in April, which focused around hydrating families. “We haven’t driven the opportunity to have the squash category be seen as a bigger, broader opportunity to bring flavour to water,” Barwell said. “Wimbledon is an opportunity to really deliver those objectives and an obvious manifestation of ‘Play Thirsty’.” Making Tango ‘live on social’ through consistent marketing Meanwhile, after launching the first ad in two years for its Tango brand in May, Britvic has launched another TV spot for the soft drink in an effort to “bring the work back to the product”. The “5 Stages of Tang” commercial features “superfan” Rodney Cloomb and takes viewers through each of the stages of the drink, including the Nose Tang and Sting Tang, highlighting the brand’s smell, sting, and smooth taste. The campaign will also include updated packaging in an effort to more “clearly depict” the drink’s fruit taste. “When it was originally conceived it was about the product, the orange hit and the taste you got,” Barwell said. “Over the years the campaign has moved away a bit from that and become more about the wacky, creative expression of that idea.” He said the brand wanted to “pull it back to the product” with the new ad, but do so in a way that’s “relevant in the world we’re now operating”. “We wanted a campaign that could live on social and become viral,” he said. A series of TV spots and online content will continue to roll out over the summer as the brand looks to drive more consistent support to Tango. “Tango is such a loved brand and there’s still a massive affection or it,” Barwell said. “For older consumers that have grown up with it it’s there and latent, but we haven’t had enough consistent support behind the brand.” News Advertising Britvic Digital Marketing Food & Drink Sponsorship & Experiential Sport Q&A Simon Litherland, Britvic CEO & ISBA President Following his first few months as president of ISBA, Britvic CEO Simon Litherland spoke at ISBA’s Annual Conference today (11 March) to set out the main priorities and issues the advertising body will face this year. Marketing Week caught up with Litherland after he had delivered his opening address to talk about declining trust in advertising, the importance of building open conversations with consumers and how the outcome of the upcoming election could affect the industry. Britvic signs major deal with Tough Mudder to push Fruit Shoot globally Britvic has signed its first major global deal with the organisers of obstacle course Tough Mudder that will see it launch a children’s version of the event in an effort to push its “adventurous play” position across the world. 2 Feb 2015 11:01 am Britvic to push adult drinks to tap ‘poorly served’ demographic Britvic is looking to bring in new consumers across its categories by making a play in adult drinks as it looks to “matter to more people” and become a leader in all demographics.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10662
__label__cc	0.685485	0.314515	Ellen Hammett: Volkswagen should be focusing on effectiveness not efficiency The German car marque is aiming to boost marketing efficiency by 30% over the next two years but it should watch that a drive to cut costs doesn’t impact the quality and success of its work. By Ellen Hammett 28 Nov 2018 3:04 pm Volkswagen (VW) is about to begin what it says is the most drastic change for its brand in its 81-year history: it is “transforming” its marketing communications to support its transition to the “New Volkswagen”. Drastic indeed. As well as plans for a new logo in the spring, this week the German car marque revealed it will be culling its agency roster from 40 to three in a bid to drive marketing efficiency by “around 30%” over the next two years, without increasing its €1.5bn (£1.3bn) media spend. VW believes giving WPP, Omnicom and Cheil sole control over four “global powerhouses” will help it reach an “unprecedented level of innovative power in marketing” and allow it to be managed in a “leaner, more centralised way”. In a non-corporate nutshell: it needs to cut costs having just been walloped with a €1bn (£900m) fine. But hey, when you get found out for trying to cheat diesel emissions tests there are going to be some “drastic” consequences. READ MORE: Volkswagen brand on road to recovery as it launches first campaign since emissions scandal Part of this transformation also includes growing its digital media share to 50% by 2020, double what it was in 2015, and increasing its campaign output by “about five-fold” as it looks to have a more “direct” and “personalised” relationship with its customers. All of this without dipping its hand any deeper into its media wallet. The big question here is whether VW is right to go on a big efficiency drive when surely it needs to be doing better, more effective, marketing and rebuilding its brand. According to YouGov’s BrandIndex, its Index score (a measure of a range of metrics including impression, value, quality and recommendation) VW has a score of 17.4. While this is a significant improvement on the low of -1.6 it reached in 2015 when the emissions scandal broke, it is nowhere near the 29.3 it was in 2014. For a struggling business with poor brand image (even if sales are on the up), it feels like a stronger focus on spending money wisely rather than driving efficiency is more likely to win back customers. There are questions around these magic numbers VW is aiming for too. What does being 30% more marketing efficient actually look like? How will it be measured? ‘Efficient’ can easily be equated to ‘cheaper’, so will this impact the quality of the creative or the media it buys? Then there’s the 50% digital share in the overall media mix. Not only has VW seemingly plucked this number out of nowhere, it goes completely against media neutrality and is based on the assumption this will be the best (cheapest) way to communicate with its customers in two years’ time. But what if the 360 million visitors VW expects to have on its website by 2020 is nowhere near that estimate or is more? What if TV or out-of-home advertising results in more sales or turns out to be the best way to retain/acquire customers? What if digital has the best ROI for VW now and it should actually be moving spend online faster? It is all well and good that VW wants to have a more direct relationship with its customers. The concern with focusing on efficiency too much is that it will come at the expense of effectiveness – a risky move for any brand, especially one with as big a brand transformation job on its hands as Volkswagen. News Opinion Automotives Marketing Effectiveness Volkswagen Volkswagen culls agency roster by 90% in efficiency drive The automotive brand says the move will allow it to be managed in a “leaner” and “more centralised” way as it looks to increase its campaign output without having to increase its media budget. 26 Nov 2018 3:43 pm Renault marries German consistency with French creativity as the brand ‘grows up’ The French car manufacturer admits the brand had lost its way since the 1990s and early 2000s, but that it is making clear moves to boost sales in the UK and build a bigger presence globally. Efficiency versus effectiveness: Why marketers need to move beyond ROI Sarah Vizard Too many marketers are using ROI as a key measure of success. In this new video, in association with Thinkbox, we speak to marketing effectiveness experts on the limitations of ROI and why brands need to think about total marketing effectiveness.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10663
__label__wiki	0.753035	0.753035	Women’s World Cup final: A field guide to insulting gestures the Dutch and American teams could employ By MarketWatch Published: July 7, 2019 12:00 p.m. ET MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE Here’s a brief guide to celebratory gestures as the U.S. and Dutch get set to go head-to-head in the World Cup final on Sunday. See full story. Alarming scenes from Southern California’s strongest earthquakes in two decades A magnitude 7.1 earthquake emanating from Ridgecrest, Calif., rocked much of Southern California and the surrounding areas late Friday, swaying roller coasters, disrupting professional sporting events, and forcing some news anchors to duck for cover. See full story. A strong economy and Fed rate cuts: the market wants to “have its cake and eat it too” Investors are paradoxically betting on a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in July as well as strong economic growth See full story. Starbucks apologizes to police ‘made to feel unwelcome and disrespected’ after barista tells them to leave Arizona store The term DumpStarbucks, or #DumpStarbucks, was seen spiking on social-media Saturday afternoon amid reports that a Starbucks in Tempe, Ariz., asked local law enforcement to leave an area store on Thursday because a customer felt uncomfortable with police presence. See full story. They haven’t been back to the U.S. in years, and say they don’t miss it much (except for Home Depot and some friends). See full story. MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE Financial experts share tips to climbing out of debt. See full story.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10664
__label__cc	0.664028	0.335972	Gstaad Menuhin Festival - Music & walking in the Swiss Alps Performers in 2018 include Sir András Schiff (piano), Yuuko Shiokawa (violin), Gabrieli Consort led by Paul McCreesh, Cappella Gabetta, Andrés Gabetta (violin), and Christophe Coin (cello). Six walks in an area of outstanding natural beauty: 2–4 hours long, led by an experienced guide. Five-star spa hotel with excellent facilities. Please call us for availability Please call us for availability Lithograph c. 1850. Listed in The Telegraph’s 50 greatest art, food and culture holidays on Earth. Gstaad is one of the world’s premier music festivals, running for seven weeks each summer and featuring artists of the highest international calibre. It was founded by the violinist Yehudi Menuhin after he settled there with his family in 1957. Following a childhood in New York City, the district of Saanenland in the Bernese Oberland seemed paradise, as it does to many of its residents and visitors. The Saanenland includes Gstaad and six other villages. Local mythology has it that the area came into existence after God had finished creation and rested his seven-fingered hand on the earth, thus creating the seven valleys in which the villages are set. Although billed as the Gstaad Festival, most of the concerts take place in the stunning baroque churches of the resort’s picturesque satellite villages. The festival also has its own resident orchestra, The Gstaad Festival Orchestra, its members drawn from the best orchestras in Switzerland and brought together for specific concerts and projects during festival time. Meetings with some of the performers will be arranged. The walking possibilities in the Saanenland are endless, providing the opportunity to explore this stunning country. Many of the ski lifts are open in the summer to provide access to the mountain tops, enabling the walker to explore the summits and enjoy the views normally only available to skiers. The tour is based in Schönried, a village with views across the valley, perfectly located for the walks and concerts. Schönried. Fly at c. 11.30am (British Airways) from London Heathrow to Geneva and drive 3 hours (including a refreshment break en route) to the hotel in Schönried. Schönried, Gstaad, Saanen. Leave the hotel on foot for a 5 km, c. 2½-hour easy meadow walk to Gstaad, arriving in time for an independent lunch and some free time, before returning to the hotel by coach. Early evening concert at the St Mauritius-Kirche, Saanen: Gabrieli Consort, Paul McCreesh (conductor), Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Jeremy Ovenden (tenor), Andrew Foster-Williams (bass): Haydn, The Seasons. Schönried, Sparenmoos. Walk to the gondola station in Schönried (1,220m above sea level) and ascend to the Rellerli summit (1,831m) for a 4-hour, 10 km ridge walk to Sparenmoos (1,632m). Return to the hotel for some free time. Evening concert at the St Mauritius-Kirche, Saanen: Cappella Gabetta, Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi (bandoneon), Andrés Gabetta (violin): Vivaldi, The Four Seasons; Piazzolla, The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Schönried, Rinderberg, Hornberg. Take the panoramic rail link from Schönried to Zweisimmen and then the gondola up to Rinderberg (2,004m above sea level) for a 2½-hour, 4 km walk to Hornberg (1,814m). Lunch in Hornberg before returning to Schönried. Evening concert at the St Nicolas-Kirche, Rougemont: Kammermusikfest Gstaad, Christophe Coin (cello): Bach, Cello Suites I; Bach with interludes from G. Kurtag. Schönried, Gsteig, Gstaad. Visit the beautifully adorned church in Gsteig before a 2½-hour, 12 km walk following the river down to Gstaad. There is some free time in Gstaad before returning to the hotel. Evening concert at the St Nicolas-Kirche, Rougemont: Kammermusikfest Gstaad, Chiaroscuro Quartet, Alina Ibragimova (violin): a programme of works by Bach, Beethoven (Op. 18, No.2) and Schubert (Rosamunde). Schönried, Chrine, Lauenensee. Drive to Gstaad to take the gondola to ascend the Wispile (1,911m) for a 4-hour ridge walk along to Chrine (1,659m) and then down (steep in sections) to the Lauenensee (1,381m). A local bus service takes us down to Lauenen before continuing by coach back to the hotel. Evening recital in Gsteig: Kammermusikfest Gstaad, Danae Dörken (piano): a programme of works by Schubert, Mendelssohn and Chopin (Sonata No. 2). Schönried, Saanenmöser. Leave the hotel on foot for a 2-hour, 5 km circular walk using cross country ski trails beside the forest up to Saanenmöser and returning along the river to the hotel. Evening recital in Lauenen: Kammermusikfest Gstaad, Sir András Schiff (piano), Yuuko Shiokawa (violin): Mozart, Violin sonatas, K. 304, 379, 454 & 526. Homeward journey. Fly from Geneva arriving at London Heathrow c. 4.00pm. Although we have chosen the walks on this itinerary with due care and consideration, the Saanenland is subject to adverse weather conditions due to the high altitude which may mean that walks have to be changed or modified at short notice. We follow the advice of local walking guides. Price, per person Flights (Euro Traveller) with British Airways (Airbus 319); travel by private coach; hotel accommodation as described below; breakfasts; 3 lunches and 4 dinners with wine, water, coffee; all admissions; all tips; all taxes; the services of the lecturer, a local walking guide and tour manager. Tickets (top category) for 6 performances are included costing c. £500. Hotel Ermitage, Schönried: a modern 5-star hotel set in traditional chalet-style buildings in the village of Schönried, 5km from Gstaad. Single rooms are doubles for sole use. This is a walking tour. These walks are only suitable for those who are used to mountain walking. Although they don’t present any technical difficulties, they are remote and difficult to access other than by gondola or chairlift, and sometimes rise to up to 2,000m above sea level. Participants should have appropriate walking footwear. Average distance by coach per day: 40 miles. Before booking, please refer to the FCO website to ensure you are happy with the travel advice for the destination(s) you are visiting: www.fco.gov.uk. Danish Art & Design The Golden Age & the hygge of Danish cities, coast & countryside The Rhône: Bacchus & Orpheus Music and Wine from Burgundy to Provence Baroque Music in the Bolivian Missions Santa Cruz, La Paz and a jungle journey 23 Apr - 04 May 2020 £5,490 Opera in Southern Sicily Five operas and five historic theatres in beautiful Baroque cities 05 - 11 Nov 2019 £3,160 Art in the Age of Angst Between medieval and modern around the Upper Rhine 03 - 06 Mar 2020 £1,880 The Ring in Paris Wagner in the French capital 29 Nov - 07 Dec 2020 £4,860	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10667
__label__cc	0.725089	0.274911	Performances & Events Summer Courtyard Concert Series The Raisin Pickers listen The Raisin Pickers are a Manchester-based string band that plays rustic Appalachian, old time swing, bluegrass and Louisiana music. Carol Wells Palms is a classically trained string bass player; Mark Palms (banjo, fiddle, guitar, accordion) is a composer, player and proponent of American musical heritage; Billy King plays guitar; and they all sing. They were the first place winner in the Appalachian Stringband Festival Non-Traditional Band Contest in West Virginia. This concert is part of the Michigan Medicine Gifts of Art Summer Courtyard Concert Series. Rain/heat location: University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1. Look for live stream video on Gifts of Art Facebook. Gifts of Art free concert Thursday, July 11, 2019, 12:00-1:00 pm University Hospitals Courtyard 1500 E. Medical Center Drive JAZZ, FUNK & POP The MotorCity3 listen The MotorCity3 is a trio from Berkley, Michigan that play a variety of jazz standards and jazz/funk/pop from the 1930s to today. Each member has performed in other ensembles and groups for many years in the jazz, rock and blues genres, but it’s the jazz format where they thrive. Cliff Barrer is on guitar, Len Gervasi is on bass, and Paul Price, drums. This concert is part of the Michigan Medicine Gifts of Art Summer Courtyard Concert Series. MHealthy Farmers Market is also open in the courtyard during the concert. Rain/heat location: University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1. Look for live stream video on Gifts of Art Facebook. POP & JAZZ STANDARDS Jake Reichbart Trio listen For the past 25 years, guitar virtuoso Jake Reichbart has been delighting audiences in the Great Lakes region and beyond. Along the way, he has picked up numerous praises and awards for his performances and recordings. While a noted bandleader and an in-demand sideman, Reichbart's forte lies in his instrumental solo work. Jazz vocalist Sarah D’Angelo has a master’s degree in clarinet performance from U-M, and she brings her lifetime study of music to her singing. This concert is part of the Michigan Medicine Gifts of Art Summer Courtyard Concert Series. Rain or heat location: University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1. Look for live stream video on Gifts of Art Facebook. No concerts in August 2019 – Performance flier Upcoming Performance flier	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10672
__label__wiki	0.949975	0.949975	Trump Quotes Fox & Friends Guest to Accuse Clinton of ‘Illegally’ Playing ‘Power Game’ With Foundation By Aidan McLaughlinNov 25th, 2018, 4:17 pm President Donald Trump accused his former opponent Hillary Clinton of using her position as Secretary of State to boost donations to her foundation after watching a Fox & Friends interview on Sunday. Trump — who is spending his Thanksgiving break at his Mar-a-Lago resort watching cable news and tweeting — sent out the following tweet after watching National Review commentator Andrew McCarthy on Fox: “Clinton Foundation donations drop 42% – which shows that they illegally played the power game. They monetized their political influence through the Foundation. ‘During her tenure the State Department was put in the service of the Clinton Foundation.’ Andrew McCarthy,” Trump wrote. Clinton Foundation donations drop 42% – which shows that they illegally played the power game. They monetized their political influence through the Foundation. “During her tenure the State Department was put in the service of the Clinton Foundation.” Andrew McCarthy — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 25, 2018 The foundation, which works around the world on charitable initiatives like combating AIDS in Africa, was used as a political cudgel against Clinton in the 2016 election by Trump and his supporters, who accused her of influence peddling to fund the non-profit. Amidst the criticism, Clinton announced in August 2016 that the Clinton Global Initiative, part of the foundation, would be shutting down. In 2017, the year after Clinton’s defeat, donations plunged 58%. Fox & Friends, which covered the foundation’s woes repeatedly on Sunday morning, interviewed McCarthy — who blamed the drop-off on Clinton’s 2016 loss. Clinton Foundation executives, meanwhile, said the decline was the result of the shuttering of the Global Initiative. “We anticipated a decline in both revenue and expenses for 2017, largely attributable to the absence of sponsorship and membership contributions for CGI,” a Foundation spokesman told the New York Post. “Moving forward to 2018, our work has expanded into new fields — for example, establishing a new CGI Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery; beginning new work with faith leaders to help address the opioid epidemic, particularly focusing on issues of stigma; and forging new partnerships to promote early childhood literacy and development,” said the spokesman. Watch the Fox & Friends clip above. Clinton FoundationDonald TrumpHillary Clinton Aidan McLaughlin - Managing Editor Aidan McLaughlin is the Managing Editor of Mediaite. Send tips via email: aidan@mediaite.com. Ask for Signal. Follow him on Twitter: @aidnmclaughlin More Stories by Aidan McLaughlin	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10673
__label__cc	0.597617	0.402383	Potash Corp warns profit to be lower than forecasted Cecilia Jamasmie \| October 17, 2012 \| 3:36 pm Asia Canada China Europe Potash Potash Corp. (TSX, NYSE:POT), Canada’s largest fertilizer producer, said Wednesday it was revising its outlook because of delays in reaching contracts with commodity buyers in India and China. As a result, the company’s shares were down 29 cents, or 0.71%, at $40.81 at mid-morning Wednesday (ET). Earnings for the full 2012 financial year will fall below even the lowest previous estimate of $2.80 to $3.20 per share, the company warned. The Saskatchewan-based company also said earnings for the third quarter will be at the lower end of its estimate of between 70 and 90 cents per share. The company said it would provide further details when its third-quarter financial results are released next week, on Oct. 25. Only last month, the firm raised its quarterly dividend payment by 50%, signalling confidence in the demand outlook. PotashCorp is the world’s largest crop-nutrient producer by capacity and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan holds the largest deposits of potash, a valuable mineral mainly used in fertilizer. Image: Ducks swimming in front of warning sign, State Library and Archives of Florida. Sign Up for the Australasia Digest More Potash News Nutrien says 34 workers trapped underground in potash mine Jackson Chen \| July 3, 2019 \| 2:20 pm Brazil’s President hands indigenous land decisions back to farm sector Cecilia Jamasmie \| June 20, 2019 \| 6:39 am Western Potash awards Milestone phase one contract Canadian Mining Journal Staff \| June 11, 2019 \| 3:50 pm	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10678
__label__wiki	0.802508	0.802508	Home MMO News Fortnite Battle Royale – Gameplay First Look Fortnite Battle Royale – Gameplay First Look Epic Games takes its crafting survival game into the world of 100 player survival in Fortnite Battle Royale! The free-to-play game now stands alone from Fortnite itself and everyone can jump in with no fee…but should you? Check out our First Look! To find out more about Fortnite Battle Royale, check out the game page which includes more info, user reviews, screenshots and additional videos. Don´t forget to subscribe to MMOBomb YouTube channel. Mike "Magicman" Byrne has been a part of the MMOBomb family for years and serves as the site's current Editor-in-Chief. His love for MMOs and gaming in general has led him to covering games for numerous websites including Gamebreaker TV and XIV Nation where he proudly displays his fanboy flag for FFXIV:ARR. Diefool October 3, 2017 at 10:11 am Love the game, added u guys don’t get mad…get good! Weilan October 3, 2017 at 6:52 am Battle royale is so retarded, I played for a few hours, it’s the same boring thing again and again till all your brain cells die and you become dumber than a raisin. Scout October 1, 2017 at 11:00 pm Fortnite is no longer a Pve Coop Only Game and that now it has Pvp mode which bring people attention to stop playing this game. (it lost the meaning being unique of it own self) Nesogra October 1, 2017 at 5:39 pm I would like to thank Bluehole for making me aware that this game exists! 😀 rickshaw October 1, 2017 at 12:04 am Good video guys 🙂	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10680
__label__cc	0.538955	0.461045	Project MFG – Next Generation Manufacturing Challenge yield teamwork, trophy The cliché teamwork makes the dream work rang true at a statewide competition held at Meridian Community College. “I figured this would be a cool experience. I’ve never done anything like this before, and I thought it would help me later on,” said Michael Koch, a new graduate of MCC’s Precision Machining Engineering Technology Program and a participant in Project MFG: Next Generation Manufacturing Challenge. Project MFG is a collaboration of industry, academic and defense partners from around the country. The challenge is a series of event-based competitive skills challenges in which teams, comprised of a mentor paired with student machinists and welders, compete in five-axis machining and welding skills in a two-day competition. MCC’s Riley Workforce Development was its site with teams competing for the Mississippi State Championship and a $5,000 top prize. Joining MCC as a coordinating partner was Mississippi State University. “We look forward to working with other partners in the coming months and with Mississippi’s Community Colleges to grow and sustain these events for future generations of Mississippi technical students,” said Randy Jones, director of Mississippi State University Institute for Systems Engineering Research. Winning the top award was Zavation with team members Kyle Johnson of Brandon, Ricky Fitzgerald of Philadelphia; Lee Buckley of Chunky and William Hover III of Meridian, and an alumnus of MCC’s Precision Machining Engineering Technology Program. “It was pretty cool to experience this,” said Hover who added he wasn’t too sure of what to expect when signing up for the project. Taking the $2,000 prize was the Eaton team with members Bryan Pringle of Braxton, Bobby Boothroyd of Madison, Bay White of Flowood and Elijah Boleware of Ridgeland. “It was definitely a challenge … I learned things that I didn’t know,” said Pringle. The Department of Defense Project MFG developed the Next Generation Manufacturing Challenge to address the critical shortage of skilled works facing the country’s manufacturing industry. According to statistics, American companies are expected to be short 2.4 million skilled workers over the next 10 years, unless the industry can attract young people to replace an aging workforce in which 2.7 million manufacturing professionals are preparing to retire. “By working with industry professionals, students can get a different perspective,” said Brian Warren, MCC Precision Machining Engineering Technology Program instructor and coordinator, and Industrial Division chairman. MCC students participating at the event floated between each team job shadowing, Warren noted. Stressing the need for trained workers, Adele Ratcliff, director, industrial base analysis and sustainment program with the U.S. Department of Defense, said events like the challenge serve as a way to channel students into manufacturing industries. “Serving in manufacturing is serving your country,” she said. When asked if they would participate in the challenge again, members from both teams said yes. MCC students Cole Breland, Michael Koch, Daniel Gordon and Will Poffahl received a cash award for their participation in the event; Sean Datusch, Nick Ray, Daniel Miller and Wayne Cook each receive a $1,500 scholarship from SME, another sponsor of the Project MFG: Next Generation Manufacturing Challenge. Photo: Team Zavation received the top award as the Mississippi Next Generation Manufacturing Challenge winner. Front row from left are Lee Buckley and William Hover III. Back row from left are Adele Ratcliff, director, industrial base analysis and sustainment program with the U.S. Department of Defense, Kyle Johnson and Ricky Fitzgerald. webservices May 14, 2019 2019	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10681
__label__wiki	0.902044	0.902044	goofball goof·ball \| \ ˈgüf-ˌbȯl \ Definition of goofball 1 slang : a barbiturate sleeping pill 2 : a goofy person Examples of goofball in a Sentence Like Barney, the Wiggles are still a thing, and, although most of their names have changed (see: Shirley Shawn the Unicorn), the eternally smiling and singing goofballs are, amazingly, most kids’ first connection to down under. — Lauren Mccutcheon, https://www.inquirer.com, "Family fun in Philadelphia: Dinosaurs on the Parkway, zipline at the zoo, JoJo Siwa, Apollo 11 festivities, Cirque," 5 June 2019 Check out the complete video below and catch these goofballs in Booksmart, which hits theaters on May 24. — Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, "The "Booksmart" Cast Plays Teen Vogue's "I Dare You"," 24 May 2019 As a complete goofball who is easily distracted, I’m drawn to Moore’s composure and hope to soak it up a little bit through YouTube osmosis. — Hannah Chenoweth, SELF, "The 9 Best YouTube Yoga Channels I Discovered While Practicing Yoga at Home for 6 Years," 5 May 2019 All that really matters is for good-natured goofball Scott Lang (Rudd) to serve out the remaining three days of his house arrest without lapsing back into his superhero guise. — Todd Mccarthy, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Ant-Man and the Wasp': Film Review," 27 June 2018 Seven is the Siberian husky, the derpy lovable goofball. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "most popular dog breeds on Instagram," 30 Nov. 2018 Most of the show is making fun of country music and running around like a goofball. — Eric Johnson, Recode, "‘Eighth Grade’ director Bo Burnham is happy that a lot of people ‘have no idea who I am’," 30 July 2018 The result is an effects-laden goofball comedy in which anything goes and nothing matters. — Todd Mccarthy, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Ant-Man and the Wasp': Film Review," 27 June 2018 The Ant-Man pictures—first the 2015 Ant-Man and now Ant-Man and the Wasp, both starring Paul Rudd as a low-key goofball who’s a dad first and a superhero second—are the most casual and affable of all the Marvel Cinematic Universe products. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, "Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp Has Stakes as Small as Its Superheroes But It’s Hard to Dislike," 3 July 2018 These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'goofball.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback. First Known Use of goofball Learn More about goofball Share goofball Post the Definition of goofball to Facebook Share the Definition of goofball on Twitter Resources for goofball Dictionary Entries near goofball goof goofa goof around goofer dust go off Statistics for goofball Time Traveler for goofball The first known use of goofball was in 1950 More Definitions for goofball English Language Learners Definition of goofball US, informal : a silly or stupid person See the full definition for goofball in the English Language Learners Dictionary More from Merriam-Webster on goofball Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with goofball Comments on goofball What made you want to look up goofball? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). stable bag	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10684
__label__wiki	0.823367	0.823367	House Dems Vote to 'Condemn' Trump Tweets House Dems vote against Trump tweets The Difference Between 'Elicit' and 'Illicit' A tale of a verb and an adjective that sound alike but have nothing to do with one another While they may sound and look similar, illicit is an adjective describing something that is illegal or not permitted, while elicit is a verb meaning "to bring forth a reaction or response." Elicit can be traced back to lacere, which means "to allure," while illicit is related to licēre, which means "to be permitted." Say them fast—or even slow—in isolation, and no one will know which one you mean. Elicit play and illicit play both rhyme with the likes of explicit and complicit. But beyond being auditorily indistinguishable, they are used very differently. No talking. Usage of 'Illicit' Illicit is an adjective applied to no-nos. It's used to talk about things people aren't supposed to do. Something illicit is not permitted especially because it is illegal: … Silk Road, a dark web bazaar where users could buy and sell drugs and other illicit items, often using bitcoin. — Reason Magazine 1 July 2018 Three years ago, when James joined Ghana's anti-smuggling task force, his job was to intercept illicit cocoa shipments from neighboring Ivory Coast to preserve the superior quality of his country's beans. — Joe Bavier, Reuters, 28 July 2014 The word is also sometimes used to evoke a mood related to what is not permitted: … before 1920, women had hesitated to drink in public alongside men, but the glamorously illicit atmosphere of speakeasies dissolved that taboo. — Celia Wren, Commonweal, 23 Sept. 2011 Illicit can be useful as an alternative to the word illegal: He is credited with taking a number of illegal firearms and illicit drugs off the streets. — Jason Anderson, The Record (Stockton, California), 23 Feb. 2013 But, like its synonym unlawful, illicit also describes what may be legal but is still otherwise not permitted, especially because it is outside moral norms: When the decade of the fifties began, sex was still something of an illicit subject in America. — David Halberstam, American Heritage, May/June 1993 It's sometimes used somewhat playfully: Just call them Romeo and Zoo-liet: a male zebra hopped a fence at an Italian animal preserve to mate with his seemingly illicit lover, a female donkey. Their offspring? A zonkey, of course, which zookeepers promptly named Ippo. Alas, her wacky DNA means she's infertile, so don't expect a zonkeydonk. —Time, 12 Aug. 2013 Usage of 'Elicit' Elicit, on the other hand, is a verb. In contemporary English it's used to talk about calling forth or drawing out a response or reaction from someone: During the concert (which was amazing) the lead singer gave several impassioned speeches about kindness and acceptance, which elicited roars of approval from the crowd. — Sherri Leimkuhler, The Carroll County (Maryland) Times, 15 Sept. 2018 Three lost souls with heart-rending stories, they clicked their way to Internet support groups, where they elicited outpourings of sympathy from fellow sufferers. — Denise Grady, The New York Times, 23 Apr. 1998 The word's original meaning, "to draw or bring out (something latent or potential)," is less common but is still current: In a side experiment, the researchers treated a Merlot sample with benzothiadiazole—a hormone known to elicit plant defenses—which nearly tripled the Merlot's melatonin levels. — Jacob Gaffney, Wine Spectator, 15 Oct. 2006 Origins of 'Illicit' and 'Elicit' The Latin ancestors of this pair are easy to confuse too. Elicit comes from elicitus, illcit from illicitus. But going back just a little further, we find that elicit traces back beyond elicitus to lacere, meaning "to allure," while illicitus comes ultimately from licēre, meaning "to be permitted." (Licēre has another English descendant in licit, meaning "permitted by law"—sensibly, an antonym to illicit.) And there we have it: two words that sound the same and look similar, but that have very different uses. Remember that illicit is an adjective and elicit is a verb and you'll be safe. Right? Well, uh, not quite. Though we won't go so far as to say that the language is intentionally obstreperous, it's almost like the distinction was too neat for English to bear: it turns out that elicit exists in adjectival form as well, albeit in an archaic adjectival form. Elicit as an adjective describes an act that proceeds from the will: Lastly, fasting is an act of many virtues; it is an elicit and proper act of temperance … — Jeremy Taylor, The Rule of Conscience, 1828 The elicit act is contrasted with the imperate one, which is commanded rather than chosen. We understand if this last bit of information elicits sighs and moans from our readers, but we accept no blame for the language's intractability. More Words At Play	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10685
__label__cc	0.539595	0.460405	Home » AMPLIFIERS High Power Amplifiers These high power amplifiers are designed specifically for communications applications at 24, 18 and 38 GHz. The MMIC-based units are available in production quantities and are field proven. Specifications include frequency ranges of 24.5 to 26.5 GHz, 27.5 to 28.5 GHz, 28.5 to 29.5 GHz and 38.5 to 40 GHz; P1dB of 30 dBm (min); IP3 of 38 dBm (min); gain of 50 dB (min); noise figure of 6 dB (max); and a temperature range of -40° to +75°C. QuinStar Technology Inc., Digitally Controlled Amplifiers These fully integrated, digitally controlled amplifiers feature three types of digital control panels: a two-line display version with IEEE-488 and RS-232 interfaces and diagnositics, (including system interlock) a four-line display version that includes automatic level control and forward and reflected power monitoring, and a graphic display version that includes a 4.75 diagonal display, menu-assigned softkeys, rotary knob, dedicated switches for control and status reporting and an IEEE-488 interface. The type of display is dependent upon amplifier output power and the number of functions that need to be controlled. Amplifier Research (AR), 50 W PCS GSM Amplifier This GaAs FET class AB linear amplifier provides 45 dB of gain and 50 W (min) of GSM output power in a single, rugged, reliable assembly. The unit serves the forward-channel transmission requirements of a typical PCS system. Specifications include a frequency range of 1930 to 1990 MHz, gain flatness of +/-1 dB (max), gain variation with temperature of 1.5 dB (peak-to-peak) (max), noise figure of 6 dB (max), SWR of 1.5 and operating temperature of -30° to +75°C baseplate. Chesapeake Microwave Technologies Inc., Glen Rock, PA (717) 235-1655, ext. 112. Class A Linear Amplifier The model ARD178228-300 class A linear amplifier operates from 1750 to 2120 MHz with an output power of 300 W. The unit covers both the L- and S-band satellite uplink frequency bands in a single amplifier. Gain is 55 dB (min) with +/-1.5 dB small-signal gain flatness. The unit operates from 0° to +40°C. An integral IEEE-488 control/monitor interface is also included. Size: 17.5" x 19.0" x 26.0" (including three-phase AC power supply). Comtech PST, Ka-band Low Noise HEMT Amplifiers The FT series Ka-band low noise high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) amplifiers offer low uncooled noise temperature performance in a small, lightweight package. Noise temperatures down to 130 K can be provided. The CF series low noise, thermoelectrically cooled HEMT amplifiers offer state-of-the-art performance in a low cost, lightweight and compact package for easy antenna mounting. These units include monitor and alarm circuitry on supply voltages, drain currents and internal temperature. The FT and CF series units operate from 18.55 to 20.2 GHz and 20.2 to 21.3 GHz, respectively, with an input/output SWR of 1.3 (max), IP3 of +18 dBm and operating temperatures of -30° to +50°C and 0° to 50°C, respectively. Standard gain is 40 dB with 50 dB available as an option. LNR Communications Inc., (888) 567-7858 or (516) 273-7111. 1 - 30 MHz Power Amplifier This high performance, 200 W RF power amplifier covers the frequency range of 1 to 30 MHz with 45 dB of gain. Features include automatic current limiting, forced-air cooling, a current meter, and overcurrent and thermal protection. The amplifier is also available as a DC module in a small, high efficiency package. AC power is 120/220 V AC and connectors are N female. Size: 19" x 18" x 7". Weight: 35 lb. LCF Enterprises, Low Noise Drop-in Amplifier The model MSH-7412401-DI low noise drop-in amplifier provides a low noise figure of 2.5 dB (max) at 13.75 to 14.5 GHz. The unit is designed to be unconditionally stable with an internal voltage regulator and reverse-polarity protection. Specifications include an output power of 18 dBm, gain of 30 dB and input/output SWR of 2. Delivery: stock to three weeks (ARO). Microwave Solutions Inc., 6 - 18 GHz LNAs The JS series low noise amplifiers (LNA) operate from 6 to 18 GHz with noise figures from 1.35 to 2 dB. The units are miniaturized for coax or microstrip interface and feature a hermetically sealed chassis. MITEQ, 2 W Solid-state Amplifier This 2 W solid-state amplifier is designed for use in LMDS networks and repeater systems, and operates in the 27.5 to 28.5 GHz frequency band. The unit features gain of 11 dB (typ), P1dB of +32 dBm, input and output SWR of 1.8 and DC supply power of 5 V. WR28 or WR34 waveguide connectors are available as well as 29 mm connectors in male and female configurations. mm-Tech Inc., Eatontown, NJ 6 - 18 GHz Amplifier The model PE1-22-0618-12/-7-SFF 6 to 18 GHz amplifier features gains up to 40 dB. SWR is 2 (max) and P1dB is rated at 13.5 dBm. The amplifier uses MMIC technology for consistent performance from one amplifier to another. The unit is packaged in an industry-standard 0.56" x 1.08" housing that can be used for drop-in or connectorized applications. Planar Electronics Technology, 175 W, 50 W Amplifier Pallet The model VF175-225 50 W amplifier pallet incorporates microstrip technology and MOSFET transistors to enhance ruggedness and reliability. The unit can be cascaded or combined to achieve various gain and output power levels. In addition the amplifier features an output power of 175 W at 48 V DC and a power gain of 15 dB. Delivery: stock. RF Gain Ltd., a division of Richardson Electronics Ltd., LaFox, IL Thin-film Cascadable Amplifiers The A511/SMA511 series discrete, thin-film cascadable amplifiers are available in hermetic surface-mount, TO-8 and SMA connectorized packaging. The units operate with a +15 V DC bias with a gain of 17 dB, noise figure of 3.4 dB and output power of 21 dBm. Units can be customized to meet exact frequency, performance and environmental screening requirements for commercial, military and space applications. Stellex Microwave Systems, Constant-phase SDLAs The models MSD0206LA-1 and MSD0206LA-2 constant-phase successive detection logarithmic amplifiers (SDLA) operate from 200 to 600 MHz. The MDS0206LA-1 provides 72 dB of dynamic range with a linearity of +/-0.75 dB, rise time of 10 ns (typ), fall time of 15 ns (typ) and input/output SWR of 1.5. In addition, the limited output level is 0 dBm, PM-to-AM performance of the limited output is 0.3°/dB and unit-to-unit phase tracking is +/-2° over the frequency range. The MDS0206LA-2 SDLA provides 70 dB of dynamic range with a linearity of +/-0.75 dBm, rise time of 12 ns (typ), fall time of 28 ns (typ) and input/output SWR of 1.7/2. The limited output level is +9 dBm (min), PM-to-AM performance of the limited output is 0.3°/dB and unit-to-unit phase tracking is +/-2° over the frequency range. The standard versions of both SDLAs operate on -15 V DC, 120 mA current with +15 V DC, 20 mA current available. Tracor Aerospace Electronic Systems, Accurate Power Detection of a CDMA Multi-carrier Power Amplifier Using a Logarithmic Amplifier Analysis and Design of the Doherty Amplifier Based on Class F and Inverse Class F Amplifiers	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10691
__label__wiki	0.828815	0.828815	Home / Archives / Moviemaking / Acting / Articles - Acting / Shakespeare on Film: Julius Caesar Shakespeare on Film: Julius Caesar By Mallory Potosky on June 13, 2008 Julius Caesar (1953) directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz In 1952, MGM coupled its substantial $1.7 million investment in Shakespeare with one of the most inspired casting decisions in Hollywood history. A year after stunning audiences as macho, mumbling Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, Marlon Brando was to play the “wise and valiant” Marc Antony. Columnists expressed astonishment, TV comedians impersonated Kowalski’s rendition of “Friends, Romans, countrymen,” but the star, declaring himself “sick to death of being thought of as a blue-jeaned slobbermouth,” had decided that Julius Caesar must kill his Streetcar image. He spent hours imitating recordings by great British Shakespeareans such as Olivier; then, after a disastrous cast read-through, asked John Gielgud to record Marc Antony’s lines. Instructed by Mankiewicz to “stop copying the goddamn Limeys,” Brando eventually concluded that he must also temporarily set aside the Method insistence on playing emotional subtext, because with Shakespeare “the text is everything.” Thus liberated, suggested producer John Houseman, Brando was able to let the language express all emotion and thought, peaking in the funeral oration. Mankiewicz’s taut and assured direction respects Houseman’s pre-production injunction not to “distort Shakespeare’s text with cinematic devices.” He does not show Caesar’s fainting fit or the conspirators’ flight from Rome, eschews adventurous camerawork and uses Miklós Rózsa’s score sparingly, between scenes, so music never distracts from the speeches. He spices the urgent, coldly reasoned plotting with supernatural dread, notably when the blind soothsayer rises up from a crowd and during the spectacular storm before the conspirators’ meeting. During the assassination there are no shouts from the killers, nor screams from Caesar, and the silence is as shocking as the sight of these civilized men’s pristine togas suddenly stained with blood. Enter Brando to wrest control of plot and film. For the next 10 minutes Brando brings Shakespearean rhetoric to life with irresistibly charismatic acting as reaction shots show the rough-looking plebeians falling under his spell. That the remainder of the film cannot sustain the intensity of the conspiracy, the assassination and its aftermath has much to do with a play whose second half feels as anti-climactic here as in every stage and screen production I have ever seen. Great credit must go to Houseman. Having agreed to MGM’s demand for budget savings by re-using sets and costumes from its last Roman epic, Quo Vadis? (1951), he successfully resisted front-office pressure to shoot in color. Monochrome photography and austere (and ultimately Oscar-winning) art direction were better suited than lush color to Shakespeare’s cool, clinical drama, and footage of Roman legionaries marching behind eagle-topped standards would, Houseman hoped, remind audiences of newsreels of Fascist and Nazi rallies in Italy and Germany. When the film opened, The New York Times said it surpassed Olivier’s Hamlet and in Britain the News Chronicle’s critic found it “maddening” to concede that Hollywood had made “the finest film version of Shakespeare yet.” Extracted from 100 Shakespeare Films by Daniel Rosenthal, BFI Publishing, 2007. Reprinted by kind permission of BFI Publishing/Palgrave Macmillan. To order a copy of100 Shakespeare Films and other books from the BFI Screen Guides series, visit their website at www.palgrave-usa.com. Prev1 of 2NextUse your ← → (arrow) keys to browse “Journalism Plus” is how Academy Award-winning moviemaker Laura Poitras (Citizenfour) characterizes making documentaries. If you’re a...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10692
__label__wiki	0.592484	0.592484	Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Tablet Becomes Official with Proper Size and Functional S Pen Filed under: Technology News — Tags: Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean, Galaxy Note 8.0, iPad Mini, MWC 2013, note 8.0, S-Pen, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 — admin @ 06:42 Samsung has surprised everyone at MWC 2013 in Barcelona by unveiling an eight-inch version of its stylus-equipped Galaxy Note tablet- Galaxy Note 8, an eight-inch Android tablet with a stylus to rival Apple’s iPad Mini. These unique Samsung features and functions such as the S Pen, multi-window view, and other TouchWiz enhancements to be worthwhile that really set it apart from other tablets. Introduced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this weekend, the Galaxy Note 8.0 is an Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean-based tablet with an 8-inch 1280 x 800 display, delivering a pixel density of 189ppi — slightly higher than the iPad mini’s 7.9-inch 163ppi display 支架游泳池. Under the hood, it will launch with Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean onboard and proudly packs Samsung’s 1.6GHz quad-core Exynos 4 processor, 2GB of RAM, and comes with 32GB or 64GB of storage. While LTE variants are in the works, the Galaxy Note 8.0 will initially offer cellular connectivity via HSPA+ — supplemented, of course, by Wi-Fi. Multiscreen support: The Note 8 also improved on the Note 10.1’s Multiscreen support, where two apps sit side-by-side, so you can watch a YouTube video while taking notes. S Pen: The S pen can be Samsung’ main spotlight, which provides a natural mode of interaction for users who prefer to write. The Galaxy Note 8.0 Samsung has enhanced the pen software experience. The Air View feature lets you hover the pen over specific Samsung apps so you can see previews of videos, emails or photos without actually launching the apps. The pen also now allows you to control the menu and back buttons on the device. The Note 8.0 will be out in the second quarter of 2013. Samsung is not detailing the exact pricing and regional release dates. But what we do know for certain is that there’ll be two storage configurations 16GB and 32GB for the global unit’s official launch. Since Galaxy Note 8.0 will make its slow crawl to market, we will keep you informed later.inflatable tunnels Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Release Date and Specs Filed under: new phones — Tags: Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note 8.0 pricing, Galaxy Note 8.0 specifications, Galaxy Tab 3, S-Pen, Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 — admin @ 05:51 Whilst Samsung are not expected to announce their new Galaxy S4 smartphone at next month’s Mobile World Congress, they are expected to unveil a smaller, 8-inch-screen tablet – the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 at the Barcelona Mobile World Congress, according to a report. Now more images of Samsung’s upcoming tablet—the Galaxy Note 8.0—have popped up, Last week we saw some photos of the new Galaxy Note 8.0, and also heard some specifications about the device, and now it would appear that this new Android tablet has appeared at the FCC. Display: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 will feature 8 inch Super Clear LCD display with a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. Design: It looks like a large Galaxy S III and features thicker side bezels than Apple’s (AAPL) recently released iPad mini. Button: The tablet also features buttons like other devices in the Galaxy Note line-up, which include a Home button in the centre, with Back and Menu capacitive buttons on either side, much like other devices in the Note line-up. Dimension: The dimensions of the tablet will be 211.3X136.3X7.95 mm and it will weigh around 330g. Processor: On the processor front, it is expected that Samsung may employ the Exynos 5 Octa processor, which it announced during CES, earlier this month. The eight-core processor is based on the ARM big.LITTLE/Cortex A-15 architecture and is designed to be a low-powered, high performance mobile processor. OS: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 will come with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the most advanced operating system. Camera: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 includes dual cameras, on the back of the device we have a 5 megapixel camera, and on the front of the Galaxy Note 8.0 we have a 1.3 megapixel camera. S-Pen: Now we have a new photo of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, this time with Samsung’s S-Pen accessory, Samsung’s version of a high-quality pressure-sensitive stylus. Other features: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 will also feature a choice of either 16GB or 32GB of built in storage, plus a microSD card slot that will take up to 32GB cards, plus A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, 4600mAh battery, USB 2.0 and WiFi, it will also come with mobile data connectivity in the form of HSPA+. Pricing and Availability: The device is also rumored to be priced under $300. The Note 8.0 is apparently confirmed to make a debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) to be held in Barcelona next month. Galaxy Tab 3 Plus: It further states that Samsung is also making efforts to bring the Android-based Galaxy Tab 3 Plus or P8200 to the market. This is the high-end tablet we reported earlier that is expected to come in 16 and 32GB variants. Additionally, a second generation Galaxy Note 10.1 codenamed Vienna may also be in the works. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is set to compete with the iPad mini, Nexus 7 and the 7-inch Amazon Kindle Fire HD. We should have more details about the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 when it is officially announced at next month Mobile World Congress.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10694
__label__wiki	0.690991	0.690991	Kathryn Lawrence Fun With Neural Networks Janelle Shane (@JanelleCShane) is the reigning queen of making funny, silly, and downright bizarre texts with neural networks. She's an electrical engineer who works with holographic laser beams by day, and plays with neural networks in her spare time. Her projects use char-rnn, a type of neural network which she explains by linking to Andrej Karpathy's "The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Recurrent Neural Networks," which details how recurrent neural networks process the data fed into them, such as the complete works of William Shakespeare, and produce something that looks exactly like Shakespeare, but is a genuine fake. Andrej Karpathy is currently the Director of AI at Tesla, and his blog and github page have been cited by innumerable data scientists, hobbyists, and others interested in learning about how neural networks work and how to set them up themselves for fun and profit. Janelle Shane's projects started going viral this year with a popular one being a neural network that could design and name paint colors. Here are some of the best results: via lewis and quark Her conclusions: the neural network really likes brown, beige, and grey, and has "really really bad ideas" for paint names. But if you think Clardic Fug, Burble Simp, and Stanky Bean are as weird as it's going to get, please read on. Names are short and pretty easy for a char-rnn network to re-arrange and re-combine into something that sounds vaguely plausible to us, so many of her projects have involved naming conventions. Cheese Breeze and beer please Training the network on 1,500 names from the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Wiki, she had one experiment naming new My Little Ponies. With names like "Rainbow Dash" and "Fluttershy" already extant in the Ponyverse, this one was marked as a partial success. While plausible ponies like Sunshine Star and Glowberry were produced, there were also ponies like Cheese Breeze, Apple Ronch, and Groan. Another similar project created craft beer names, with a delightful degree of realism. Look out for the Dang River IPA, Frog Trail Amber Ale, and the Sir Coffee Stout on your next trip to the neural network taproom. May the farce be with you Another project creating Star Wars character names unsurprisingly produced a lot of Siths at the lowest creativity levels, including "Darth Darth." And wasn't Darth Teen the villain in The Force Awakens? She also created one for Star Wars planets (with extant names like "Tatooine," and "Hoth," anything is possible) and used @i_find_planets to flesh out their descriptions. If you haven't had your personal planet found, we recommend tweeting "Planet, please!" at @i_find_planets for a planet of your very own. Foppin and Popchop Shane's project to produce cat names was trained on several hundred names from a cat rescue in Alabama, and several thousand cats registered in Toronto, which should have created names following North American cat naming conventions. But she first trained the network on the wrong data set, using a list of fantasy names by J. R. R. Tolkien, George R. R. Martin, and others, producing such exquisite cat names as Mankith, Belfine Bracken, and Grim Wyyne. Eventually (when trained on the correct data set) this project resulted in such suitable names as Snox Boops, Foppin, and Mr Gruffles. Other cat names that she deemed less successful, but we must beg to differ: Sofa, Pope, and Pissy. She also named guinea pigs for the Portland Guinea Pig Rescue. Meet Popchop and Fuzzable: Popchop & Fuzzable via lewis and quark If The Adventures of Popchop and Fuzzable isn't a buddy comedy in the making, what is? The best of the rest In addition to naming new sports teams, cars, and Pokémon, she created neural networks that could name 80s action figures and new musical acts. The 80s action figures project created Thunderator, Mannosaurus, and Action Bun, which calls to mind a cute little bunny rabbit armed with a bullet bandolier, as well as Ninja Rat, the Mr. Splinter spinoff show which definitely had a TV spot between the Teenage Mutant Turtles and the Samurai Pizza Cats: Most people think anything could be a band name, and with bands like Shpongle, Spoon, and !!! out there, it's hard to dispute these neural network names' plausibility: The Freights (which probably sounds like The Shins, but recorded from inside a boxcar rolling down a lonely track at midnight), Nighty Daggers (maybe something like the Arctic Monkeys? but with more stabbing), and Skins of Space (which was definitely a rejected name for the glam rock band that would become The Darkness). She was also able to name metal bands with a huge amount of data (100,000 bands including genre and country of origin) and I personally can't wait to go see Death from the Trend, the Black Metal outfit from Croatia, next time they tour with the Russian Melodic Death Metal band Inhuman Sand. "Yer a wizard, Harry!" The first experiment in neural network-generated Harry Potter fan fiction used a data set of 10,000 examples from Archive of our Own (or AO3), which produced very weird but still plausible stories such as: "The Perfect Cow by alafaye Severus and Hermione start a horcruxes" "Birds of a Saturday by SasuNarufan13 Harry Potter is drunk and discovers he is an alternate universe." Then to refine her slash machine, she retrained the network to work on the word level, and not the character level. Word-level allows for more grammatical sentences, longer memory, and generally more readable output, and is limited to using words that appear more than 200 times. Here are a few things that appear way more than 200 times: Happy Birthdays, Christmas, Harry Potter characters together in bars, and the phrase "more than they bargained for." When the network is instructed "to play it Really Really Safe, and choose the most likely next word in each sentence," the output is, well, Harry Potter in a nutshell: "A Hero’s Tale by orphan _ account \| Harry Potter is a wizard, and he is a wizard. He is a wizard. He is a wizard, a wizard, a wizard, and a son. He is also a Slytherin, and he is a wizard. He is a wizard, and he is a wizard. He is also a wizard, and he has not been the one to be a father." "A Hero’s Tale by 1001Angel \| Harry’s life is turned upside down when he finds out that he is a wizard, and is a wizard." A neural network trained to create Broadway productions, including closing and opening dates, produced plays that were not limited in their performances by the constraints of linear time, or the normal rules of decorum in naming conventions. Results included a comedy entitled Butt, which ran for over 7 years and was only performed once, and a much more successful play called Fart, with a 4-year run and performance count of 23 times. Wise or otherwise Three more of her experiments relied on tricky human patterns of speech: proverbs, fortune cookies, and knock-knock jokes. Many of the ancient proverbs sound like they were dreamed up by the Inspirobot and could pass: "No wise man ever wishes to be sick." While others revealed a strange obsession with oxen. The fortune cookies produced almost no usable answers. But the knock-knock joke generator produced this laugh-out-loud gem that you will definitely want to use at parties: Who’s There? Ireland who? Ireland you money, butt. Mastchar-rnn chef Saving the best for last, Shane's most hilarious project to date was trained on 30,000 cookbook recipes, and based on Tom Brewe's project to create recipes using a neural network. The results sound like something out of the surrealist cookbook by Salvador Dali Les Diners de Gala, or from the Manifesto of Futurist Cooking. Combine chunks and sprout clams The network created disturbingly vague ingredients: 1 cup mixture 1 teaspoon juice 1 chunks and oddly specific ones "that you could plausibly ask for at Whole Foods and act all disappointed when they don’t have any" such as "milked salt." Which combined with dubious cooking instructions such as "Fold water. Roll into small cubes." and "Sprout clams; add vanilla." to produce the most improbable meals since bread in a can. Just for fun, she once gave her cooking network the complete works of H. P. Lovecraft, and asked it to complete sentences, or start them, producing such spooky instructions as: "Coat apple slices with strange things." "Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Spoon over bizarre eyes." "Sometimes, in the throes of a nightmare when unseen powers whirl one over the roofs of strange dead cities toward the grinning chasm of Nis, it is a relief and even a delight to make the soup." The cake is a lie Here's one recipe for a "cake": BAKED OTHER LIE 1993 CAKE appetizers, fish 8 rounds; chicken ¼ lb butter (soaked) 1 can tomato sauce (½ lb) 1 salmon steaks sauteed ½ teaspoon red pepper, chunked 1 tablespoon margarine or oil Meanwhile, transfer the chicken breast to a serving platter and simmer for about 5 minutes, then lemon juice that has been stirring well; if on the side, as becomes warmed, carefully frost them with a sauce. Spread them and garnish with water or parsley. The intrepid Jono Ellis actually baked a vaguely-chocolate-chip-cookie-related recipe created by Shane's neural network, with the secret ingredient of horseradish. They did not follow the instructions, only the ingredient list, and said it made a very fine cake-like mixture: "The horseradish is a subtle background flavour and the overall spicy, peanut-y, chocolate-y flavour is ace." In an interview with NY Mag, Janelle Shane said she tried the recipe herself and "It was the most horrible chocolate thing I have ever tasted in my life. I opened the oven and my eyes just watered. It was so bad." She then reveals that she brought cupcakes of it to two different parties, and none of the guests shared Ellis' opinion on the palatability of the baked good: "The two different parties that I took it to, I found out that somebody had quietly taken a bite out of one of these cupcakes, and abandoned it somewhere." Super Deluxe also recreated one of her recipes, which no one was brave or misguided enough to try eating: This scientist makes computer-generated recipes, like this delicious Neural Network dessert. pic.twitter.com/NDdUNHLRTj — Super Deluxe (@superdeluxe) July 8, 2017 In interview with the Daily Dot, Shane was asked whether she thought computers in the future could create recipes that would actually be good to eat: “I could imagine a consciousness appreciating food even with no way of ingesting it—as long as they had sensors to pick out nuance and complexities the same way we might appreciate a symphony or a painting.” Relying purely on the text of cookbooks, rearranged however which way the neural network pleases, has none of the nuance or complexity of taste bud sensors, but produces an absurdity that delights the mind more than a tasty snack. And for creating or recreating things like humor or wisdom, the char-rnn algorithms do about as good a job as can be expected of a non-thinking entity; it's probably a good thing that computers haven't developed a sense of humor yet. But maybe we don't need nuance and sensitivity for everything. For the things that really matter (like bands, cats, and craft beers), the proof is in the pudding. THE MONTAGE Podcast - EPISODE 2: Are we really alive? Can you be friends with your device? PLUS: Robot philosophy! → ← Today's Dystopia: They Live	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10701
__label__wiki	0.75236	0.75236	The Cheat Sheet Home Electric 5 Electric Vehicles That Stole the Geneva Motor Show by Eric Schaalon March 14, 2015 March 14, 2015 Source: Koenigsegg For anyone who still thinks electric vehicles are boring, we present the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Over the course of a few days, a wave of luxury sports cars — one was described as a “megacar” — bearing plug-in powertrains hit Switzerland with a vengeance. Automakers seemed determined to make a point that electric capabilities would now be applied to the world’s finest automobiles. One handcrafted rocket packs 1500 horsepower and can hit 250 miles per hour in fewer than 20 seconds; another hits 60 in in 3.9 seconds and takes its stylish frame 280 miles on a single charge, better than the best-equipped Tesla. Indeed, a new era of electric vehicles has begun on the world auto stage, and there is no turning back. Here are five electrified cars that stole this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Source: Audi 1. Audi Prologue Avant Audi stunned the Los Angeles Auto Show crowd with the Prologue coupe concept last year and for Geneva rolled out the wagon version called Avant. Both share the elegant lines, an impossibly stylish front end, and a great deal of power, but the Prologue Avant concept is the greener version with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Combining its gas and electric motors, this wagon can blast to 60 miles per hour from a standstill in 5.1 seconds using 455 horsepower and 553 pounds-feet of torque. What makes it exciting from the green-car universe is the battery capable of covering 33 miles on electric power, but the sweeping design makes the Avant a show-stopper with any type of drivetrain. 2. Koenigsegg Regera In a sea of supercars, how does an automaker stand out at Geneva? Koenigsegg took the approach of building “the fastest-acceleration, most powerful production car ever,” which is usually a winning formula. In Swedish, Regera means “to reign,” and this hyper/megacar does its bidding with “way over” 1,500 horsepower and 1,475 pounds-feet of torque. In case that weren’t enough, the plug-in system provides 31 miles of pure electric range so you can save your rocket fuel for later. Good news: anyone who needs to hit 250 miles per hour fast can get it done in under 20 seconds driving the Regera. Bad news: Only 80 will be built; so set aside a few million dollars and start pulling strings. Source: Aston Martin 3. Aston Martin DBX Even James Bond needs an EV when gas shortages hit, so Aston Martin obliged 007 and like-minded chaps with the DBX all-electric crossover coupe for Geneva. This concept builds on the GT styling but places it on a higher frame without losing much, if any, of the car’s sportiness. In revealing comments to Car and Driver, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer said the automaker had the dual goal of expanding its market base (currently 98% male and dominated by EU drivers) and finding a solution to emissions restrictions in the current era of car production. With that in mind, Palmer wants Aston Martin to get this electric stunner (for which there are no powertrain specs) into production. Source: Volkswagen 4. Volkswagen Sport Coupe Concept GTE Finally, we get a car from the makers of Audi and Volkswagen that errs on the side of Audi in VW form. The Sport Coupe Concept GTE showcases the new design elements style-seekers will want in the German brand’s next generation. Fastback styling, clean lines, and 374 horsepower tell speak volumes about the way the automaker wants to depart from a staid VW tradition. As for the green specs, Volkswagen explains the Sport Coupe GTE can cover 32 miles on pure electric power before the gas motor kicks in and long-range driving begins. This sport model can hit a top speed of 155 miles per hour. 5. Audi R8 e-tron The cat was out of the bag on the R8 e-tron before Audi operatives landed in Geneva, but that didn’t stop this supercar from stealing the spotlight on a very competitive podium. Besides the ultra-slick styling and gorgeous front fascia, the R8 e-tron packs performance specs that make most cars (gas or electric) seem full of hot air. In fact, the 456 horsepower and 679 pounds-feet of torque make every electric car outside of a Tesla P85D an unworthy competitor. Regarding range, the R8 electric variant beats every Tesla currently on the road with a record 280 miles of battery power. Even though it might seem like pure fantasy, this Geneva car is real. Audi says it will take orders on its super EV later in 2015. © Copyright 2019 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. \| Terms of Service \| Privacy Policy \| About Us .	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10703
__label__wiki	0.519825	0.519825	Trans-Mountain decision not guaranteed ahead of federal election Trans Mountain by Melanie Walsh Posted Apr 25, 2019 1:58 pm MDT Last Updated Apr 26, 2019 at 5:46 am MDT Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi speaks about the government's plan for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project during a news conference in Ottawa on October 3, 2018. Canada's natural resources minister says the government will not be "cutting corners" in order to speed up the full review process for the Trans Mountain pipeline. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld CALGARY – Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi says he can’t guarantee the federal government will have a decision on the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion prior to the next federal election. The deadline was pushed back to June 18 from May 22 on the recommendation of Indigenous communities and the former Supreme Court justice advising the government on the consultation process. Sohi told reporters at a clean energy announcement in Calgary that he doesn’t expect the deadline will be pushed back again. But he couldn’t guarantee a decision on the project would come before a federal election expected this fall, saying it’s up to the full cabinet. Sohi shrugged off Kenney’s plans to eliminate the carbon tax and lift the cap on Alberta oilsands emissions. He says he’s looking forward to working with Jason Kenney and Alberta will be expected to do its part as part of the Paris Accord. One of Kenney’s elected candidates, Mark Smith from Drayton Valley-Devon, was on hand for the announcement. #ymm\|Canada\|cndpoli\|federal\|government\|indigenous\|national\|oil\|pipeline\|Trans Mountain	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10707
__label__cc	0.531147	0.468853	Effects of Welfare Reform on Illicit Drug Use of Adult Women Hope Corman, Dhaval M. Dave, Nancy E. Reichman, Dhiman Das NBER Program(s):Health Economics Exploiting changes in welfare policy across states and over time and comparing relevant population subgroups within an econometric difference-in-differences framework, we estimate the causal effects of welfare reform on adult women's illicit drug use from 1992 to 2002, the period during which welfare reform unfolded in the U.S. The analyses are based on all available and appropriate national datasets, each offering unique strengths and measuring a different drug-related outcome. We investigate self-reported illicit drug use (from the National Surveys on Drug Use and Health), drug-related prison admissions (from the National Corrections Reporting Program), drug-related arrests (from the Uniform Crime Reports), drug-related treatment admissions (from the Treatment Episode Data Set), and drug-related emergency room episodes (from the Drug Abuse Warning Network). We find robust and compelling evidence that welfare reform led to declines in illicit drug use and increases in drug treatment among women at risk for relying on welfare, and some evidence that the effects operate, at least in part, through both TANF drug sanctions and work incentives. Published: Hope Corman & Dhaval M. Dave & Dhiman Das & Nancy E. Reichman, 2013. "Effects Of Welfare Reform On Illicit Drug Use Of Adult Women," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 51(1), pages 653-674, 01. citation courtesy of Dave, Reichman, Corman, and Das w16659 Effects of Welfare Reform on Vocational Education and Training Kaestner Does Drug Use Cause Poverty? Corman, Dave, and Reichman w18887 Effects of Welfare Reform on Women's Crime Dave, Reichman, and Corman w14466 Effects of Welfare Reform on Educational Acquisition of Young Adult Women Schoeni and Blank w7627 What has Welfare Reform Accomplished? Impacts on Welfare Participation, Employment, Income, Poverty, and Family Structure	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10711
__label__wiki	0.9335	0.9335	Hum Mol Genet. 2015 May 15;24(10):2966-84. doi: 10.1093/hmg/ddv035. Epub 2015 Feb 4. Fine-mapping identifies two additional breast cancer susceptibility loci at 9q31.2. 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Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore. Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore, Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore. National Cancer Institute, Bangkok, Thailand. International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France. Taiwan Biobank and Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan. Cancer Center and Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan. Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan. Cancer Center and Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan. Division of Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA, International Epidemiology Institute, Rockville, MD, USA. Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA, Department of Epidemiology and. Human Genotyping-CEGEN Unit, Human Cancer Genetics Program, Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), Madrid, Spain and. Centre d'innovation Génome Québec et Université McGill, Montréal, QC, Canada. Program in Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA. Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Oncology and Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. We recently identified a novel susceptibility variant, rs865686, for estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer at 9q31.2. Here, we report a fine-mapping analysis of the 9q31.2 susceptibility locus using 43 160 cases and 42 600 controls of European ancestry ascertained from 52 studies and a further 5795 cases and 6624 controls of Asian ancestry from nine studies. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs676256 was most strongly associated with risk in Europeans (odds ratios [OR] = 0.90 [0.88-0.92]; P-value = 1.58 × 10(-25)). This SNP is one of a cluster of highly correlated variants, including rs865686, that spans ∼14.5 kb. We identified two additional independent association signals demarcated by SNPs rs10816625 (OR = 1.12 [1.08-1.17]; P-value = 7.89 × 10(-09)) and rs13294895 (OR = 1.09 [1.06-1.12]; P-value = 2.97 × 10(-11)). SNP rs10816625, but not rs13294895, was also associated with risk of breast cancer in Asian individuals (OR = 1.12 [1.06-1.18]; P-value = 2.77 × 10(-05)). Functional genomic annotation using data derived from breast cancer cell-line models indicates that these SNPs localise to putative enhancer elements that bind known drivers of hormone-dependent breast cancer, including ER-α, FOXA1 and GATA-3. In vitro analyses indicate that rs10816625 and rs13294895 have allele-specific effects on enhancer activity and suggest chromatin interactions with the KLF4 gene locus. These results demonstrate the power of dense genotyping in large studies to identify independent susceptibility variants. Analysis of associations using subjects with different ancestry, combined with bioinformatic and genomic characterisation, can provide strong evidence for the likely causative alleles and their functional basis. © The Author 2015. Published by Oxford University Press. 10.1093/hmg/ddv035 Regional association plots for 9q31.2 fine-mapping SNPs in European and Asian ancestry individuals. (A–D) Individual steps from a forward stepwise regression analysis using data from the Caucasian studies, in which the most strongly associated SNP from a given model is included as a covariate in the subsequent model. Chromosome position is indicated on the x-axis, and –log10 P-value on the y-axis. The models represented are adjusted for study and seven ancestry-informative principal components. Each directly genotyped SNP is represented as a single red diamond and the most significant SNP that attained genome-wide significance from each step of the stepwise regression is indicated by a yellow diamond. (E) Regional association plot for the 9q31.2 fine-mapping SNPs in subjects with Asian ancestry tested using a model adjusted for study and two ancestry-informative principal components. Fine-mapping identifies two additional breast cancer susceptibility loci at 9q31.2 Hum Mol Genet. 2015 May 15;24(10):2966-2984. Plots of genomic annotations with putative functional significance at the 9q31.2 fine-mapping region. (A) Publically available histone modification, DNase hypersensitivity and transcription factor binding data from MCF7 cells were mapped on to the breast cancer associated regions identified by fine-mapping. For SNPs rs10826625 and rs13294895, the iCHAVs were defined as SNPs having r2 ≥ 0.8 with either SNP; for rs676256 it was defined as all SNPs with r2 ≥ 0.8 and likelihood ratios >1:100 relative to rs676256. There were no other SNPs in the iCHAVs for rs10816625 and rs13294895. The rs676256 iCHAV comprised 28 SNPs. SNPs whose identifiers are shown in red type were of putative functional significance (see Materials and Methods). Where the lead SNP was not deemed to be of putative functional significance, it is indicated in green, as is the index 9q31.2 SNP, rs865686. (B) Regional binding profiles for ER-α in MCF7 cells shown plotted across the fine-mapping region using data from (). The locations of the lead SNPs are indicated with yellow diamonds. (C) Regional binding profiles for FOXA1 in MCF7 cells shown plotted across the fine-mapping region using data from (). The locations of the lead SNPs are indicated with yellow diamonds. Chromatin conformation capture and reporter gene analysis of SNPs rs10816625 and rs13294895. (A) Chromatin interaction data from HindIII 3C libraries generated using MCF7 cells that indicates interactions between a fragment containing rs10816625 and rs13294895 (dashed line) and fragments surrounding KLF4. Results from three replicate libraries are plotted; each quantitative PCR reaction was performed in triplicate. Error bars represent standard mean errors. (B) Chromatin interaction data from HindIII 3C libraries generated using SUM44 cells. (C) Dual luciferase assays for reporter constructs containing the common alleles of both rs10816625 and rs13294895 (pGL4minP-AB), risk allele of rs10816625 (pGL4minP-aB), risk allele of rs13294895 (pGL4minP-Ab) and risk alleles of both SNPs (pGL4minP-ab) transiently transfected into MCF7 cells. Ratios were normalised to a minimal promoter construct (pGL4minP). Each transfection was repeated five times and constructs were generated in both forward and reverse orientations. (D) Dual luciferase assays for reporter constructs containing the common alleles of both rs10816625 and rs13294895 (pGL4minP-AB), risk allele of rs10816625 (pGL4minP-aB), risk allele of rs13294895 (pGL4minP-Ab) and risk alleles of both SNPs (pGL4minP-ab) transiently transfected into T47D cells. 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__label__cc	0.686949	0.313051	Climate Adaptation for the Business Sector The World Economic Forum Reports Climate Change Adaptation and Investment AdaptWater TM online climate change analysis tool Brisbane Airport - New Parallel Runway Project Fortescue Metals Group Extreme Weather Events Risk Assessment Project Quantifying the Cost of Climate Change Impacts To cope with the rapidly growing number of flights and to accommodate future growth, a new parallel runway (NPR) and associated infrastructure, on a low lying coastal area, parallel to Brisbane Airport’s existing runway is proposed. Brisbane Airport is situated on a 2700 hectare precinct which accommodates a range of activities including domestic and international terminals with aviation and business operations. The site is adjacent to Moreton Bay Marine Park (a Ramsar site and marine park), Nudgee Beach, Boondall Wetlands and the Kedron Brook Floodway which all have important ecological and social values which need to be considered during any development planning. Brisbane Airport's location means that climate change could potentially affect the proposed NPR. Functional long-term design must consider future condition predictions in order to deliver a product which is fit for purpose. Given the strong role weather plays in the successful and sustainable operation of an airport, the NPR design considered both historical and future predictions of weather and climate. The design process was supported by a comprehensive, 22-month stakeholder engagement program comprising information kits, factsheets, a website, a freecall information line, media advertising, public information sessions, displays in shopping centres and libraries, and briefings for key groups, and public comment was invited on an Environmental Impact Statement and Major Development Plan. Business Forum Presentations Valuing Adaptation Under Rapid Change AGP Case Studies Urban Food Security Report 2013 Recent Twitter Tweets by @nccarf Latest Science	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10713
__label__cc	0.509054	0.490946	Home / Learning / For Educators / Timelines / Pre-Sixteenth-Century North Carolina Pre-Sixteenth-Century North Carolina ca. 40,000–15,000 B.C. People migrate to North America from Asia at irregular intervals by way of the Bering Land Bridge. 10,000–8000 B.C. Paleo-Indian-period American Indians are nomadic and hunt large animals for food. They also eat small game and wild plants. They leave no evidence of permanent dwellings in North Carolina. 8000–1000 B.C Archaic-period American Indians move from big-game hunting to small-game hunting, fishing, and collecting wild plants. These people change their patterns of living because of the changing climate in North America. Possibly this early, American Indians begin to use a site in present-day Wilson County for either permanent or seasonal habitation. Southeastern Indians begin growing squash gourds. 1000 B.C.–A.D. 1550 Woodland-culture American Indians settle in permanent locations, usually beside streams, and practice a mixed subsistence lifestyle of hunting, gathering, and some agriculture. They create pottery and also develop elaborate funeral procedures, such as building mounds, to honor their dead. Southeastern Indians begin growing corn. A.D. 700–1550 Mississippian-culture American Indians create large political units called chiefdoms, uniting people under stronger leadership than the Woodland cultures have. Towns become larger and last longer. People construct flat-topped, pyramidal mounds to serve as foundations for temples, mortuaries, chiefs’ houses, and other important buildings. Towns are usually situated beside streams and surrounded by defensive structures. Many groups of American Indians live in the area now called North Carolina. These include the Chowanoke, Croatoan, Hatteras, Moratoc, Secotan, Weapemeoc, Machapunga, Pamlico, Coree, Neuse River, Tuscarora, Meherrin, Cherokee, Cape Fear, Catawba, Shakori, Sissipahaw, Sugeree, Waccamaw, Waxhaw, Woccon, Cheraw, Eno, Keyauwee, Occaneechi, Saponi, and Tutelo Indians. Vikings from northern Europe, after establishing colonies on Iceland and Greenland, settle on the North American continent at Newfoundland. How far south and west they explore is unknown. After a few years, they abandon the Newfoundland colony. Italian explorer Christopher Columbus leads expeditions for Spain to explore new trade routes in the western Atlantic Ocean. This results in European contact with native peoples in the Caribbean and South America, creating a continuing and devastating impact on their cultures. Educator Notebooks American Indian Timeline North Carolina Women's History Time Line Sixteenth-Century North Carolina Timeline Seventeenth-Century North Carolina Timeline Eighteenth-Century North Carolina Timeline Nineteenth-Century North Carolina Timeline Twentieth-Century North Carolina Timeline Educational Resources Database	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10714
__label__wiki	0.919821	0.919821	Vatican announces trial of three Vatileaks sources, two journalists by Joshua J. McElwee Rome — The Vatican is criminally charging five people over the latest scandal of leaks of sensitive documents, in an extraordinary move that will see three Vatican employees and two Italian journalists stand trial for "procuring and revealing" confidential information. The Vatican's press office announced the charges in a press release mid-day Saturday, saying the first hearing in the case will be held Tuesday. Should any of the five decide not to attend, the release says they will be tried in absentia. That last notice could raise interesting questions and controversy, as one of the journalists has already refused to participate in a Vatican investigation of the matter, saying the city-state's legal process is based on norms from centuries ago and does not provide adequate protection for journalistic activity. While Italy and the Vatican have an extradition agreement, it is unknown how that agreement would function should the journalist not participate in the trial and subsequently be found guilty. The charges relate to books recently released by Emiliano Fittipaldi and Gianluigi Nuzzi, titled Avarizia ("Greed") and Merchants in the Temple, respectively. Both books outline instances of questionable Vatican spending and financial practices, citing leaked documents. Spanish Msgr. Angel Vallego Balda and laywoman Francesca Chaouqui were arrested by Vatican officials earlier this month on suspicion of leaking documents in relation to the books. Chaouqui was released, but Vallejo Balda remains in Vatican custody. The charges announced Saturday are made against all four of the above persons and add another Vatican employee, layperson Nicola Maio. The Vatican says it is charging each of the five according to updates made to Vatican city-state law in July 2013, alleging they each "illegally procured and successively revealed news and documents ... that were in part used for the writing of two books that came out in Italy in November 2015." The statement says the charges relate to "crimes committed" from March 2013 until Nov. 5, 2015. It says the first hearing on the matter will occur Tuesday morning and says there will be a panel of four judges hearing the case. Nuzzi refused to take part in a Vatican investigatory interview this week regarding his book. Fittipaldi attended a similar interview but refused to speak. Fittipaldi told Italy's ANSA news service he was shocked by the news. "Maybe I'm naive but I believed they would investigate those I denounced for criminal activity, not the person that revealed the crimes," he said. The trial will bring comparisons to one held in 2012 against Pope Benedict XVI's butler, who was charged in a series of leaks that detailed serious Vatican misspending and financial mismanagement. He was found guilty but later pardoned by the former pontiff. Vallejo Balda had served as the secretary of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See. Chaouqui is a former member of the Pontifical Commission for Reference on the Organization of the Economic-Administrative Structure of the Holy See. Maio is not listed in the official pontifical yearbook, but is called a collaborator to the Spanish priest in the charges. [Joshua J. McElwee is NCR Vatican correspondent. His email address is jmcelwee@ncronline.org. Follow him on Twitter: @joshjmac.] Vatican \| Vatican announces trial of three Vatileaks sources, two journalists Francis disappoints locals by avoiding papal summer palace Vatican sending bishops' conferences documents for 2015 synod Francis names 17 new cardinals, including Chicago's Cupich and Indianapolis' Tobin Latin Mass fans celebrate 10-year anniversary, without pope Francis, the comic strip	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10715
__label__wiki	0.927734	0.927734	Anna Sorokin arrives for sentencing at New York State Supreme Court, in New York, Thursday, May 9, 2019. Sorokin faces sentencing following her conviction for theft of services and grand larceny. She defrauded celebrity circles in Manhattan and financial institutions into believing she had a fortune of about $67 million overseas. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Sentenced for scams, fake German heiress not sorry ‘for anything’ Anna Sorokin said she regrets only the way she went about “certain things” May. 10, 2019 2:48 p.m. A con artist who was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison for swindling banks, hotels and wealthy New Yorkers says she’s not sorry for anything she did. Anna Sorokin told The New York Times that she regrets only the way she went about “certain things.” READ MORE: Porcupine climbs up tree, surprises Okanagan hiker Prosecutors said Sorokin used a fake identity as a German heiress named Anna Delvey to scam victims out of more than $200,000. Sorokin apologized “for the mistakes I made” at her sentencing Thursday. But she told the Times in a jailhouse interview Friday, “I’d be lying to you and to everyone else and to myself if I said I was sorry for anything.” She said she always intended to pay back her creditors, which included banks, two hotels and a private jet company. Chilliwack bus driver on wrong side of road wasn’t unsafely crossing train tracks: school district House Democrat issues subpoenas for Trump tax returns	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10716
__label__wiki	0.947603	0.947603	NHS 'needs a miracle' to avoid debt The NHS will be plunged further into debt if it does not radically reform and needs a miracle to avert a crisis, a new study has said. A report by thinktank Reform says the NHS could face a deficit of £7 billion by 2010 if it does not rein in spending and change its ways. Author of the report, Professor Nick Bosanquet from Imperial College London, said the NHS needed a "productivity miracle" to balance its books. "The NHS has two options; either radical reform to improve productivity or local rationing, rising waiting lists and failing staff morale," he said. The report said soaring spending, rising staff costs, generous GP contracts and drug costs will ensure the NHS creeps further into the red. It said greater private sector involvement in the NHS and better financial management could help save the NHS from massive debt. It also recommended that patients should be given greater choice by giving hospitals more independence to make their own decisions. Professor Bosanquet said NHS building projects which used private money cost far more than the NHS could afford and should therefore be stopped. The report also called for a curb on staff recruitment as the number of trainees was increasing faster than the retirement rate for doctors. Professor Bosanquet added up the cost of future plans outlined by the Department of Health (DoH) up to 2010 to reach his estimate. He then compared them with the total expected growth in budget based on chancellor Gordon Brown's plans. Last year he predicted that the NHS would cost the country £20 million more than it should in 2010 because the government put an increase in funding before reforms. Professor Bosanquet said that the estimate was a "minimum" and that the DoH was digging a deeper hole by continually announcing new policy initiatives. Responding to the report, a spokesperson for the Department of Health said that there were always "siren voices who question the future of the NHS" but insisted that "the facts" about the NHS paint a different picture. "NHS chief executive Nigel Crisp's report this week showed that more patients are being treated than ever before, the waiting list is at a record low, and the innovation and reform going on in the NHS are changing health services for the better," the spokesperson said. "It can be no accident that the NHS has, to date, achieved efficiency savings of £1.7 billion - £200 million ahead of target. Reform will deliver a sustainable NHS, providing high quality, patient responsive services and value for taxpayers' money. It will ensure that our investment is used in the most efficient and effective way." © Adfero Ltd Avoiding the need for dialysis or a transplant NHS Direct 'needs reviewing' NHS "needs more management" 'Realignment' needed for NHS IT programme NHS 'needs a written constitution' South Asians need more exercise to avoid diabetes	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10717
__label__wiki	0.975236	0.975236	North Norfolk News Your North Norfolk Enjoy Cromer More North Norfolk Sport North Norfolk Events Nearly £500,000 spent by Norfolk's NHS on equipment for obese patients Geraldine Scott geraldine.scott@archant.co.uk @Geri_E_L_Scott PUBLISHED: 16:44 04 July 2019 \| UPDATED: 16:44 04 July 2019 File photo dated of an obese person. Photo: Clara Molden/PA Wire Healthcare trusts spent nearly half a million pounds on equipment specifically for obese patients, it can be revealed. A Cancer Research UK poster on a bus shelter. Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire The figures, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, come as it was found obesity now causes more cases of some cancers than smoking. The data showed that between 2013/14 and 2018/19 healthcare trusts in Norfolk spent £542,018.43 on bariatric equipment, such as reinforced beds, wider commodes, and even larger mortuary slabs. And at many trusts, spending has increased in recent years. One in four people in Norfolk are obese (23.8pc), and between 2013/14 and 2016/17 there was an 80pc increase in hospital admissions where obesity was the main or secondary diagnosis, forcing the NHS to make special provisions. The highest spending was at the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) in Gorleston, where £332,742.31 was spent in the time period covered. The hospital has three mortuary bariatric fridges and four super bariatric friends. The items purchased included walking frames, recliner chairs, and blood pressure cuffs. At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), where £126,302.93 was spent, items included bed pans for those weighing up to 65 stone and XL size straps and hoists. Norfolk Community Health and Care (NCHC) and Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT) spent similar amounts, at £40,877.17 and £42,096.02 respectively. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King's Lynn said it did not record the information centrally. The rise in spending comes as new data from Cancer Research UK showed that people while 14.3pc of adults in Norfolk smoke, 61pc are overweight or obese. While smoking is still the nation's biggest preventable cause of cancer and carries a much higher risk of the disease than obesity, the charity's analysis reveals that being overweight or obese trumps smoking as the leading cause of four types of cancer - bowel, kidney, ovarian and liver. Michelle Mitchell, Cancer Research UK's chief executive, said: "As smoking rates fall and obesity rates rise, we can clearly see the impact on a national health crisis when the government puts policies in place - and when it puts its head in the sand." The issue of obesity has also been raised in the Tory leadership contest, as candidate Boris Johnson vowed to scrap the sugar tax introduced by Theresa May's government. Speaking during a leadership campaign visit, he said he wanted to see proof that taxes "actually stop people from being so fat". The move has been supported by Norfolk MP and supporter of Mr Johnson Liz Truss, who represents South West Norfolk. She tweeted: "Taxes on treats hits those on lowest incomes. We should be #freetochoose." Suffolk MP and health secretary Matt Hancock, also backing Mr Johnson, is set to publish a green paper recommending extending the tax to milkshakes, but said he was open to a review. Ms Mitchell praised the success of so-called "sin taxes" including the one of sugar introduced in April last year. She said: "They have been highly effective in bringing down smoking rates to record lows, including within deprived communities. Physical activity is one way to lose weight but the government also has a big role to play if we are to significantly reduce obesity levels." While Shirley Cramer, chief executive of the Royal Society for Public Health, said the organisation was "seriously disappointed" by the announcement and praised moves to tackle childhood obesity. "One of the successes of the last Conservative government was the introduction of the sugar levy for soft drinks. The evidence shows that the sugar levy has worked," she said. "We should be building on the success of the sugar levy, not turning back the clock on the progress that has been made so far." WATCH: Dredger starts pumping sand onto Norfolk beaches in multi-million pound project ‘How I found prehistoric human footprints’ - Norfolk man tells of amazing beach find Are these the oldest human footprints ever discovered outside Africa? Date set for first-ever Mammoth Marathon along Norfolk coast Four Norfolk market towns to share more than £100,000 in grants Latest from the North Norfolk News Hundreds of bikers to return for Harley Davidson rally ‘A lovely old lady’ - Tributes to woman whose husband has been charged with her murder More backing for controversial restoration work at iconic building Hospital fete raises thousands for town’s hospital Eastern Daily Press Fakenham and Wells Times Great Yarmouth Mercury	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10724
__label__wiki	0.862186	0.862186	The Vatican The Vatican Cardinal Bernard Law (right) speaks with unidentified prelates as he attends Pope Benedict XVI's last general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in 2013. Gregorio Borgia/AP hide caption Gregorio Borgia/AP Bernard Law, Former Archbishop Of Boston, Dies In Rome At 86 December 20, 2017 Once considered among the most influential prelates in America, the archbishop was forced to resign amid the church's growing sex abuse scandal, which indelibly stained his reputation. Monica Besra, 35, poses with a portrait of Mother Teresa at her home in Nakor village, 280 miles north of Kolkata, in December 2002. Besra claimed that prayers to Mother Teresa resulted in her recovery from abdominal cancer, something documented by the Vatican as a miracle. Rana Chakraborty/AP hide caption Rana Chakraborty/AP How The Catholic Church Documented Mother Teresa's 2 Miracles August 31, 2016 A cancer patient and a coma victim credit her for their recovery. "You have to accept that there are things that science cannot explain," says an atheist physician who's investigated miracle stories. Polish nuns do most of the cooking at the Vatican. Here, they prepare sweets for the Feast of St. Nicholas. Katarzyna Artymiak/Courtesy of Sophia Institute Press hide caption Katarzyna Artymiak/Courtesy of Sophia Institute Press Holy Ravioli! Cookbook Reveals The Vatican's Favorite Recipes February 17, 2016 We all have comfort foods — even Pope Francis and the men who guard him. The Vatican Cookbook is a tour of life and food in the world's smallest country, as told by members of the Swiss Guard. Monsignor Krzysztof Charamsa, left, and his partner Eduard, surname not given, leave a restaurant after a news conference in downtown Rome, on Saturday. The Vatican on Saturday fired Charamsa who came out as gay on the eve of a big meeting of the world's bishops to discuss church outreach to gays, divorcees and more traditional Catholic families. Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption Alessandra Tarantino/AP Vatican Fires Priest After He Comes Out As Gay Ahead Of Bishops' Meeting October 3, 2015 Monsignor Krzysztof Charamsa appeared at a news conference with his partner. In an interview he called the Church's stance on homosexuality "backwards." Archbishop Josef Wesolowski, the Vatican's ambassador to the Dominican Republic, offers Mass in Santo Domingo on Aug. 3, 2009. The former archbishop and papal ambassador died Friday at the Vatican awaiting trial on child sex abuse charges. Reuters/Landov hide caption Reuters/Landov Defrocked Archbishop Dies Awaiting Trial On Sex Abuse Charges August 28, 2015 Former Polish Archbishop Jozef Wesolowski was accused of paying for sex with children and possessing child pornography while he served as the Holy See's ambassador to Dominican Republic. A screenshot from a video produced by the Vatican with Italian actress Nancy Brilli. YouTube hide caption Vatican's Women Initiative Gets Off To A Bad Start February 3, 2015 A promotional video produced ahead of Wednesday's conference on women's issues has been widely ridiculed as a sexist stereotype of the modern Western woman. Pope Francis inaugurates a bronze statue of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI with Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences Bishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo. Claudio Peri/EPA/Landov hide caption Claudio Peri/EPA/Landov Pope Says God Not 'A Magician, With A Magic Wand' October 28, 2014 Speaking at an assembly of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Francis also affirmed that evolution and the Big Bang are consistent with a creator. Pope Francis opens the morning session of a two-week synod on family issues at the Vatican, on Saturday. Andrew Medichini/AP hide caption Andrew Medichini/AP Vatican Bishops Scrap Opening To Gays, Divorced Members October 18, 2014 Earlier this week an interim summary of the synod on family issues included conciliatory language on gays and on the taking of holy communion for divorced church members. In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Francis has lunch at the Vatican workers' cafeteria on Friday. AP hide caption Pope Francis To Visit U.S. Next Year July 25, 2014 In what will be his first papal visit to the U.S., the pontiff has accepted an invitation to a meeting in Philadelphia and is reportedly considering stops in New York and Washington, D.C. Pope Francis waves as he leads his Sunday Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican on Sunday. Francis reportedly told an Italian newspaper that statistically, about 2 percent of Roman Catholic priests are pedophiles. Tony Gentile/Reuters/Landov hide caption Tony Gentile/Reuters/Landov Pope Reportedly Says That 1 In 50 Clergy Are Pedophiles July 13, 2014 In an interview with an Italian newspaper, Francis is quoted as calling pedophilia a "leprosy in our house." The Vatican has disputed parts of the article. Meeting Abuse Victims, Pope Francis Begs Forgiveness July 7, 2014 The pope holds his first official meetings with victims of sexual abuse, saying that the priests who hurt them behaved like "a sacrilegious cult." Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi appears before the U.N. committee in Geneva on Monday. Salvatore Di Nolfi/EPA/Landov hide caption Salvatore Di Nolfi/EPA/Landov Vatican Tells U.N. Committee That Abuse Claims Have Dropped May 5, 2014 Archbishop Silvano Tomasi said there had been a "stabilization and even decline of cases of pedophilia." Pope Francis poses for pictures with the audience after Palm Sunday service in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday. Gregorio Borgia/AP hide caption Pope Francis Poses For Selfies With Crowd At St. Peter's April 13, 2014 After speaking to a large Palm Sunday crowd, Pope Francis moved through the audience in his popemobile — and then got out of the vehicle to greet the faithful and pose for photos. Pope Francis, left, and former Pope Benedict XVI at a Vatican ceremony on Saturday. It was their first public appearance together in the year since Benedict resigned. L'Osservatore Romano/AP hide caption Benedict Dismisses Renewed Rumors About Why He Left The Papacy February 26, 2014 It's been one year since Pope Benedict XVI stepped down. Now, he has publicly called speculation that he might not have resigned willingly "simply absurd." For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, relics of St. Peter the apostle (fragments of bone) are displayed for veneration. Franco Origlia/Getty Images hide caption Franco Origlia/Getty Images Vatican Puts St. Peter's Bones On Display For The First Time November 24, 2013 In a surreal, emotional ceremony, Pope Francis held bone fragments the Catholic Church believes are the relics of the apostle St. Peter, who is considered to be the church's first pope. The relics have been shrouded in mystery and intrigue for years. A player from the Vatican's new cricket team of priests and seminarians returns a ball during a training session at the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic college in Rome last month. The Vatican officially declared its intention to defeat the Church of England — not in a theological re-match nearly 500 years after they split, but on the cricket pitch. Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters /Landov hide caption Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters /Landov The Vatican Reaches Out, A Cricket Match At A Time November 6, 2013 The Vatican is vowing to defeat the Church of England — not in the pews but on the cricket pitch. The Vatican has launched a cricket club, which draws from seminarians and priests of different nationalities who live and study in Rome. It's hoped the club will forge ties with teams of other faiths. Pope Francis speaks with Jesuit school students Friday at the Vatican. Andreas Solaro/AFP/Getty Images hide caption Andreas Solaro/AFP/Getty Images 'I Didn't Want To Be Pope,' Francis Tells Group Of Children June 7, 2013 Francis says that anybody who seeks the pontiff's job "doesn't care much for themselves." He explains that he also rejected living in the papal apartments because he doesn't like living alone. More from The Vatican	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10726
__label__wiki	0.769903	0.769903	Cardinal Filoni ajets in Malawi for Karonga Cathedral Consecration November 4, 2016 Prince Henderson-ECM Be the first to comment At exactly 2:15 pm, His Eminence Fernando Cardinal Filoni arrived at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) ahead of the consecration of St Joseph the Worker Cathedral of the Catholic Church in Karonga Diocese on Saturday this week. Bishop Mtumbuka greets Cardinal Filoni as Archbishops Ziyaye and Msusa looks on Archbishop Ziyaye meets the Cardinal Archbishop Msusa welcomes Cardinal as Apostolic-Nuncio-helps-to-lift-Cardinal-Filonis’s bad Cardinal Filoni was welcomed in the warm heart of Africa by Archbishop Julio Murat, Apostolic Nuncio to Malawi and Zambia, Archbishops Tarcizious Ziyaye and Thomas Luke Msusa of Lilongwe and Blantyre Archdioceses respectively,His Lordship Martin Mtumbuka of Karonga Diocese and Secretary General for the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM),Fr. Henry Saindi. Clad in black suit and a clerical shirt, His Eminence Cardinal Filoni looked excited to be in Malawi and was visibly seen smiling while thanking the Bishops for the warm welcome. “Thank you for your warm welcome to Malawi,” said Cardinal Filoni when passing by ECM Communications team. During his five day stay in Malawi, Cardinal Filoni among others lead in the Eucharistic celebration in the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe on Wednesday at 5 pm. “On Friday,he will interact with the Laity (akhristu eni ake) including children at St. Mary’s Parish in the Diocese of Karonga whereas on Saturday he will consecrate on behalf of Pope Francis Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral of the Diocese of Karonga,”reads part of the program available at the Episcopal Conference of Malawi. According to the program,the Cardinal will on Sunday will lead in a Eucharistic celebration at St. Patrick’s Parish in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe at 5pm and on Mondaye morning hours he will lead in the Eucharistic Celebration at the Monastery of the Poor Clares before visiting Children at Missionary Sisters of Charity (Sisters of St. Tereza of Calcutta) in Kawale.From Malawi, he will proceed to Zambia through Kamuzu International Airport. The Holy Father Pope Francis has named the Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, Cardinal Filoni, as his special envoy at the consecration of Karonga’s Cathedral. The Diocese of Karonga is one of the eight dioceses in Malawi which was created on 21 July 2010 and officially inaugurated on 20 November 2010. On the same day, Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka was ordained as the diocese’s first Bishop. Karonga Diocese is divided into two deaneries which are subdivided into six parishes. The diocese covers the geographical districts of Karonga and Chitipa including the northern part of Rumphi. It has an area of 12 000 Square Kilometres with a population of 467 000 of whom about 65 000 are Catholics. The area under the diocese is the remotest and poorest part of Malawi. It is territory that is mostly hilly and mountainous making the movement of both goods and people difficult. The region has been prone to a series of disasters such as earth tremors, floods and droughts. Vice President Saulosi Chilima will represent President Arthur Peter Mutharika at the consecration celemony. NGOGCN calls for women representation in COP22 national position Minister Mwanamvekha says leather industry key to Malawi economic development	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10728
__label__wiki	0.701095	0.701095	Food\|Grimaldi’s and L&B Spumoni Gardens Offer Slices by the Stop Front Burner Grimaldi’s and L&B Spumoni Gardens Offer Slices by the Stop CreditCreditJoe Fornabaio for The New York Times To Sample: A Slice Here, a Scoop There A slice-by-slice bus tour of some of Brooklyn’s best-known pizzerias, including Grimaldi’s and L&B Spumoni Gardens, will occupy a good part of a day. An ice cream tour on foot in Manhattan, with stops including Davey’s Ice Cream and Morgenstern’s Finest, will give you a chance to rate the purveyors and walk off the calories. Both excursions are run by the 92nd Street Y: A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour, Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $80; and the New York Ice Cream Challenge, June 12, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., $65; 92nd Street Y, 212-415-5500, 92Y.org. To Drink: Take Your Wine Home, or Drink Next Door CreditChang W. Lee/The New York Times Michael Coll has opened Wine Disciples, a wine shop and wine bar, which are adjacent but separated by a wall. Each has its own street entrance. Mr. Coll was the wine director of Estiatorio Milos for many years. His wine shop is a straightforward affair offering eclectic global labels, often from smaller producers. It has a comfortable back room for meetings and tastings. The spacious brick-walled Wine Disciples Enoteca restaurant serves Italian food, including seafood crudo, pastas like pappardelle with morels, and entrees like turkey Milanese to accompany a list of about 200 wines. The chef, Brian Leth, was at Vinegar Hill House: 129 West 29th Street, shop: 212-239-4100, winedisciples.com; restaurant: 212-239-4199. To Delight: The Strawberry Patch Has a New Resident CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times June is the local strawberry season. And this year at pick-your-own farms in New Jersey, there’s a new berry. It’s taken 10 years to develop, but this variety, the Rutgers Scarlet, is ready. “Growers wanted something with more flavor,” said Bill Hlubik, a professor and agricultural agent for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, where the berry was propagated. Growers? What about shortcake lovers? It seems New Jersey farmers have been relying on a berry called the Chandler, a sturdy variety suitable for shipping and often cultivated in California. Unlike Chandlers, the new strawberry is fragrant and sweet with a touch of tartness. They are not yet widely available, so shoppers in New York’s Greenmarkets won’t find them this year. For now, there are other worthy varieties from New Jersey, Long Island and elsewhere in New York. For example, farmers on Long Island, where the season is late this year, have long been growing varieties prized for flavor, not durability, according to Dale Moyer, a director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Riverhead, N.Y. To Stack: Invite This Family for a Colorful Picnic Brighten that summer table with glittery pastel plastic tumblers that stack. Kartell, an Italian design firm known for modern design in plastics, is introducing several lines of tableware. These glasses, in the Jellies Family, are by the Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola and come in four-, five- and six-inch tall sizes (the six-inch glasses do not stack) in pale rose, green and blue. The collection also includes bowls, plates, chargers, vases and serving pieces: Jellies tumblers, $19 each, luckyden.com; Kartell showroom, 39 Greene Street (Grand Street), 212-966-6665, kartell.com. To Share: Bits and Pieces of Sushi Artistry CreditMichelle V. Agins/The New York Times Chirashi, or “scattered sushi,” refers to a serving of morsels of seafood and vegetables on a bed of sushi rice. At Neta in Greenwich Village, the chef, Sungchul Shim, offers a mosaic of uni, wagyu, sea scallops, salmon, tuna belly and other varieties, all meticulously cut, both raw and lightly seared, and served over warm rice. It’s enough for two. The array is presented in a handmade casserole fashioned in Japan from clay that is known for its heat retention. The restaurant has only one of these pricey pots ($135 from Korin in TriBeCa), so the chirashi, $95 with condiments and side dishes, should be ordered in advance. It’s served at lunch and sometimes as a dinner special: Neta, 61 West Eighth Street, 212-505-2610, netanyc.com. To Refresh: Gazpacho for the Road This gazpacho is as easy to use as a bottle of iced tea. Sip it as a hot-weather refresher or liquid lunch. It comes in three flavors: classic tomato, a straightforward, tangy refresher; a somewhat sweeter variety made with yellow tomatoes, peppers and carrots; and an herbal, spicy mix of kale and other greens, including chiles and avocados. Toss a bottle or two into a picnic basket, serve it at dinner or retire the Bloody Mary mix and spike it with vodka over rocks: Tio Gazpacho, $58 for six from tiogazpacho.com; $10.99 each, Foragers City Grocer, 300 West 22nd Street, 212-243-8888, foragerscitygrocer.com. A version of this article appears in print on , Section D, Page 3 of the New York edition. Order Reprints \| Today’s Paper \| Subscribe	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10729
__label__wiki	0.990057	0.990057	Politics\|Past Sexual Misconduct Cases Show McConnell Is Willing to Take a Tough Line On Washington Past Sexual Misconduct Cases Show McConnell Is Willing to Take a Tough Line Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky, at a news conference with Senator Larry Craig of Idaho, who had been arrested days earlier in an undercover sex sting, in June 2007.CreditCreditDoug Mills/The New York Times WASHINGTON — Senator Mitch McConnell has a well-documented history of showing little tolerance for sexual misconduct that he fears could tarnish the image of the Senate and his party. He was a major force behind the effort to push out Larry E. Craig, the Idaho Republican arrested at the Minneapolis airport in 2007 in an undercover sex sting. And he was the chairman of the ethics committee when Senator Bob Packwood, the powerful Oregon Republican, resigned in 1995 under threat of expulsion after he was accused of sexual harassment. Now, with a maelstrom engulfing Roy S. Moore after another woman from Alabama accused him on Monday of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager, Mr. McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the majority leader, may face his most difficult test yet on how to manage a highly combustible combination of sex and politics. Mr. Moore, the former Alabama Supreme Court judge and state prosecutor, is a candidate for the Senate, not a sitting senator, limiting the authority and leverage of Mr. McConnell and his Republican colleagues over Mr. Moore. Should Mr. Moore be elected, they would face the prospect of welcoming him into the Senate, an unthinkable outcome to those who fear being forever associated with Mr. Moore. They could also refuse to seat him in the Senate, generating criticism that they were thwarting the will of voters who backed Mr. Moore despite knowledge of the accusations against him. They could refer his case to the ethics committee. Or they could immediately vote to expel him as Senator Cory Gardner, the Colorado Republican who leads the party’s Senate campaign effort, suggested Monday, saying Mr. Moore did not meet the Senate’s ethical or moral standards. Mr. McConnell, then the chairman of the ethics committee, and Senator Richard Bryan presenting volumes of the panel’s investigation into Senator Bob Packwood in September 1995. Mr. Packwood announced his resignation shortly after.CreditJohn Duricka/Associated Press Faced with mounting public focus on Mr. Moore, Mr. McConnell sought this week to increase the pressure on the Alabama candidate by making it quite clear that he accepted the accounts of the now five women who said that Mr. Moore made overtures to them when they were teenagers. The latest woman, Beverly Young Nelson, provided a graphic account of how, at age 16, she was groped by Mr. Moore, then 30, who tried to force himself on her after offering to give her a ride home from the restaurant where she was working as a waitress. Mr. McConnell’s decision to declare that “I believe the women, yes” removed one of the final lines of defense some Washington Republicans were standing behind — that Mr. Moore should step aside if the allegations were proven. Mr. McConnell’s pronouncement made it clear that the accounts were as good as proven in his eyes and increased the prospect that Mr. Moore would face a significant challenge to joining the Senate even if he prevails in the election on Dec. 12. A parade of new calls from Republican senators for Mr. Moore to bow out followed. “He’s obviously not fit to be in the United States Senate,” Mr. McConnell told reporters on Tuesday. Expelling Mr. Moore could present an advantage to Senate Republicans since it could create a vacancy and set off another special election in Alabama, giving the party a chance to find a new candidate. The uproar over his candidacy is also providing Mr. McConnell and his allies with evidence that the effort to oust establishment Senate Republicans being led by Stephen K. Bannon, the former adviser to President Trump, could be disastrous if Mr. Moore is an example of who they intend to support. But the fight over Mr. Moore could also elicit a harsh backlash from conservative activists aligned with Mr. Bannon and deepen the party split that is already looming as an obstacle in the 2018 midterm elections. Republicans are also weighing the potential of a write-in campaign behind an alternative candidate. It worked for Senator Lisa Murkowski in Alaska in 2010, but such successes are exceedingly rare. A write-in campaign by a Republican could split the party vote and bolster the chances of the Democratic candidate, Doug Jones, a former federal prosecutor. Mr. Jones could also win outright, a result that could solve many thorny problems for Mr. McConnell but would leave Republicans with one fewer seat and a narrow 51-49 majority when they are already struggling. Mr. McConnell does not appreciate such complications. When Mr. Craig was arrested and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in the airport sting, Mr. McConnell set out to prevent him from even returning to the Capitol to avoid a spectacle. The leadership stripped Mr. Craig of his committee leadership positions and made clear that if he decided to return, he would face additional ethics scrutiny. Mr. Craig quickly announced he would resign his Senate seat. He then reneged and decided to serve out his term, but the ethics committee admonished him for his behavior and he was treated as an outcast by many of his colleagues. In the Packwood case, Mr. McConnell delivered findings on the Senate floor, describing his colleague’s “physical coercion” of women and “a habitual pattern of aggressive, blatantly sexual advances, mostly directed at members of his own staff or others whose livelihoods were connected in some way to his power and authority as a senator.” Republicans ultimately lost that seat after Mr. Packwood’s resignation. “I don’t think there has ever been a leader with a more aggressive no-tolerance policy toward sex abuse allegations,” said Josh Holmes, a former top aide to Mr. McConnell who remains a close adviser. “In his mind, there is no political calculation to make when this kind of thing arises. It’s far more important to protect the integrity of the Senate than the partisan makeup of its membership.” Though he wanted Mr. Packwood gone, Mr. McConnell wanted it done his way. When Democrats pushed for public hearings that could embarrass Republicans, Mr. McConnell blocked the effort by threatening retaliatory hearings on various Democrats like Edward M. Kennedy. Mr. McConnell is comfortable with those sorts of tactics. He is taking a tough line against Mr. Moore — and Moore supporters like Mr. Bannon — and appears ready to use the powers at his disposal to make sure Mr. Moore never serves in the Senate. A version of this article appears in print on , Section A, Page 14 of the New York edition with the headline: Past Misconduct Cases Show a Leader Willing to Take a Tough Line. Order Reprints \| Today’s Paper \| Subscribe How Senate Republicans Have Reacted to the Roy Moore Allegations Trump Officials Urge Caution on Judging Roy Moore as Senators Pull Support Sex Allegations Against Roy Moore Send Republicans Reeling	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10730
__label__wiki	0.911451	0.911451	Screentalk (4) The Nature Collection Curated by Peter Hayden Packed with creatures and landscapes that quite simply boggle the mind, the Nature Collection showcases New Zealand's impressive menagerie of nature and wildlife films. Many of the titles were made by powerhouse company NHNZ, which began around 1977 as the Natural History Unit, a small, southern outpost of state television. In this backgrounder, Peter Hayden — who had a hand in more than a few of these classic films — guides viewers through just what the Nature Collection has to offer. NZ Disasters Curated by NZ On Screen team This collection looks at some of New Zealand's most significant national tragedies. Spanning 150+ years, it tells stories of drama, caution, hope and recovery — from the 1863 wreck of the Orpheus at Manukau Heads, to Tarawera, the Wahine, Erebus, Pike River and Christchurch. In the backgrounder, Jock Phillips writes about the collection, and the "common sequence" to disaster. The Kids From O.W.L. Television, 1984 The titular kids are a crime-fighting duo of physically-disabled teenagers working for O.W.L. (Organisation for World Liberty) in the battle against the evils of S.L.I.M.E. (Southern Latitude's International Movement for Evil!). With laser beam-firing crutches and computerised wheelchairs at their disposal they inevitably outwit the bumbling crooks. Made in Christchurch, the fondly-remembered kids' show was created by Kim Gabara and screened for two series. Neon alert: Apple aficionados will note the early use of graphics from Apple 2 and Apple 3 computers. Spot On - First Episode Television, 1974 (Full Length Episode) This first episode of this much-loved kids series explores all things to do with lighthouses. It begins with a visit to Nugget Point; then things get eclectic. Earnest informational TV is interspersed with psychedelic graphics, cartoons, a sea shanty ("I want to marry a lighthouse keeper"), and funky lighthouse-themed songs. We meet Don (a lighthouse stamp collector); uncover the mysteries of how a ship fits into a bottle; and the three young presenters deconstruct their attempts at painting lighthouses, including a fine abstract effort from co-presenter Ray Millard. Classic. Don't Let it Get You Film, 1966 (Trailer and Excerpts) “The big ALL FUN show for the whole family to enjoy!” said the ads for this musical comedy, which was one of only two Kiwi features made in the 1960s. Moving from Sydney to a Rotorua music festival, it follows the romance between a lively drummer (Gary Wallace) and Judy (Carmen Duncan), and the hurdles they face to stay true. That's only an excuse for a melange of madcap musical fun. Made by John O’Shea for Pacific Films, the movie featured performers Howard Morrison (who sings in this excerpt), Lew Pryme and Kiri Te Kanawa, plus distinctive graphics by artist Pat Hanly. The Kids From O.W.L. - Series Two, Episode One Armed with laser beam-firing crutches and computerised wheelchairs, 'The Kids' are a crime-fighting duo of physically-disabled teenagers working for O.W.L. (Organisation for World Liberty) to defeat the evil S.L.I.M.E. (Southern Latitude's International Movement for Evil!). Directed by Kim Gabara, this opener for the second series of the fondly-remembered show sees the kids foil a kidnap, enlist a new member, and steal a dangerous weapon: the 'Stickling Solidifier'. Neon alert: aficionados will note the early use of graphics from Apple 2 and Apple 3 computers. Television, 2000 (Excerpts) Tattoo explores the love-hate relationship many people have with this form of permanent body art. Stories range from those who are about to get a tattoo and those who are living with theirs, to those who want their tattoos removed altogether. The doco explores the devil-may-care approach of a tattoo virgin, as well as the quiet reflection of a tattoo veteran going through the long and painful removal process. Tattoo played in TV3's Inside New Zealand series. Short Film, 2005 (Full Length) Set in gritty backstreets somewhere in downtown Auckland, this short film follows the vicissitudes of Evan, a teenager whose life changes when he skips school and meets a beautiful and troubled stranger. Directed by Michael Duignan (A New Way Home) and produced by Rachel Gardner (Apron Strings, A Show of Hands), Truant is a convincing portrayal of that potent mixture of curiosity and desperation peculiar to adolescence. Truant screened at a number of festivals including the prestigious short film festival in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and the London Film Festival. Cuckoo Land - The Neighbour (Episode Two) Television, 1985 (Full Length) Petunia and her daughters Patch and Polly have moved into their decidedly unconventional dream house in the second episode of this surreal children's fantasy drama written by Margaret Mahy and directed by Yvonne McKay. Their idyllic new life of music making is soon shattered by their home handyman neighbour from hell Branchy (Grant Tilly). But he has problems of his own with the unwelcome arrival of his three long lost, grasping and perpetually hungry sons. Special guest Jon Gadsby contributes an energetic performance as pie magnate Chicken Licken. In Poppy two Kiwi soldiers discover a baby in a muddy WWI trench. For Paddy it will lead to redemption amidst the hell of war. From a David Coyle script — based on his great-grandfather’s war story — Poppy was another successful computer-animation collaboration between producer Paul Swadel and director James Cunningham (Infection, Delf). CGI evokes a bleak Western Front landscape on which the (motion-captured) human drama unfolds. Cunningham spent over 4500 hours making Poppy; the result was acclaim at Siggraph, and invites to Telluride and SXSW festivals.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10731
__label__wiki	0.689056	0.689056	I hiked near the North Korean border and ate at a secluded restaurant where no Westerner has set foot. I hitchhiked across Japan and slept in the homes of strangers despite being unable to speak the language. I walked twenty miles across an island in Thailand and met a woman who claimed to have spoken with demons, to have once had a pet wolf twice the height of any man, and to have underwent three breast reduction surgeries(!). My year in East Asia has been so many things, and I've changed a lot as a result. My desires, goals, all different now. It's made coming home especially difficult...My world view has shifted and I've grown into much a different person, but everything here seems to have been frozen in time. For a while I felt like a foreigner in my own country, and getting back to the grind of work and school has been tough. It's like my life has suddenly slowed down to a snail's pace. It feels like I've taken ten steps backward, away from my dreams and goals. Despite all that, I feel an intense drive to move forward. The last year has been so incredible, so vibrant, so liberating. I want more of that. To experience life in all its fullness. This song represents a year of adventure with all its victories, failures, hopes, and sorrows. Most of all, it represents my will to press on. This is an NGADM Round 1 Review I can't stress how beautiful your melodies and harmonies are. You have some of the most impressive compositional talents I've heard from anyone on Newgrounds. The melodies you compose are always so sensible and structurally sound, and yet they're chock full of emotion and memorability. There's absolutely no exception to this fact in this track. Your piano flows beautifully and the bassline melds really well with it, to the point that this doesn't feel entirely like a standard piano solo with accompaniment, but a conversation between multiple instruments. In this light, you really impressed me, and got a lot of points for it. I'm afraid what really didn't do it for me this time is the mixing. The bass felt very detached from the rest of the mix for some reason, and the piano felt held back/drowned out. In addition to that, I don't really enjoy your bass sample. I also feel like the track overall could do with some more reverb, the piano in particular. Finally, as stunkel mentioned, the drums could've popped a bit more. Those are all my complaints about the mixing/sound quality. As for composition, my only issue is the fadeout ending. I can appreciate that kind of ending as a stylistic choice to imply a sense of continuity, but over here it felt less like that and more like a cop-out to a proper ending. I'd have gone for a piano solo ending which dies down gradually in dynamic and ends on some really neat chord. Complaints aside, this is a wonderful piece of music that I truly did enjoy. It has a sense of drive and forward motion that resonates well with what you wrote in your author's comments. I hope you enjoyed taking part in the contest, and it's been a pleasure as always! SCORE: 9.0/10 Krichotomy It's good to hear from you again. You are an emotional person and a master of music that comes from deep within. I had a six-month internship in Maryland (USA) in 2013. When I came back to Mississippi, everything was as I had left it, and it felt like the Maryland trip had never actually happened. Yet I still have all the wonderful and terrible memories from Maryland and they are clear sources of inspiration for me. I would imagine your fantastic trek would even more so be a source of inspiration for anything you seek to create. Cyberdragon1775 The piece starts with an easy transition. Slow even pace and piano number. Then it blooms! Bringing with it a faster pace yet still something of a journey. A continuous wave of emotion from start to finish. I believe the song itself helps to see what you mean with your own journey. Bravo. asshead1 Amazing, as I read you author comments, I caught all types of feels. Your not alone we are all foreigners in this strange world we live in. stunkel NGADM review The composition in this track is truly stellar. It had me bobbing my head the entire time. You properly build up the song in an emotional way that really moves me. Adding one instrument at a time while the piano plays its solo in a rhythmic and yet decisive manner is lovely. Everything just moves itself along really nicely. The piano also has a ton of personality to it’s playing style. It feels very expressive, which is difficult for a lot of people to achieve with piano. This is one of the more memorable pieces in this round. A few things that sort of threw me off though: Fadeouts really annoy the crap out of me. I feel they are really lazy. Hearing a proper ending is something I really like to hear because it shows that the composer took time to emotionally close off their track in a proper way, like a movie would. It sort of just feels unfinished to me. Another thing that bothered me a little was the sounds of some of the instruments. In particular the clap/snapping sound used as the downbeat. It felt a little cheesy and didn’t cater to the songs environment so much. I also felt that a little more dynamics from some of the instruments would have been nice. Particularly just making them louder. I felt that the drums really could have come out and just opened up the track to a whole new area very smoothly. I really love this track though man. Great job. Favorited -Ryan BlazingDragon ngadm Duke's Lair by Ninjic Ninjic .: Far Sky :. by larrynachos larrynachos Groove M.D. by trunotfals trunotfals Domyeah - Final Race by Domyeah Domyeah The Dark by Schtiffles Schtiffles	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10737
__label__wiki	0.916612	0.916612	Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC MS) News and Research GC-MS involves coupling a mass spectrometer to a gas chromatography column. Based on the properties of the sample, different compounds of the sample elute at different times based on the retention time. The mass spectrometer then captures and ionizes different particles, and further detects them based on their mass-to-charge ratio. GC-MS for Biomarker Discovery GC-MS Analysis of CBD and THC GC-MS in Biomedicine Capillary GC/MS: The Basics. Sam Houston State receives NIJ/FSF grant to investigate BKA designer drugs In October 2011 the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Forensic Science Foundation (FSF) funded a capstone project proposal in the Master of Forensic Science Program at Sam Houston State University to investigate the designer drugs known as "Bath Salts." Bruker launches SHS-40 Automated Headspace Sampler At the analytica AnaCon India conference in Mumbai, India, Bruker today announced the release of its newly developed SHS-40 Automated Headspace Sampler. Bruker second quarter revenue increases 33% y-o-y to $401.2 million Bruker Corporation today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. PerkinElmer announces launch of Clarus SQ 8 Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometer PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the launch of its Clarus® SQ 8 Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS), setting a new industry benchmark for sensitivity and stability. From PerkinElmer 28 Jul 2011 GCMS, PBS Biotech sign distribution agreement for single-use bioreactors in Korea PBS Biotech, Inc., a developer of state of the art single-use bioreactors for the fast growing biotechnology market, announced today it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement in Korea with Green Cross Medical Sciences Corp. (GCMS), a division of Green Cross Corporation, one of Korea's largest pharmaceutical firms. Thermo Fisher Scientific launches new triple quadrupole gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has announced the launch of its new triple quadrupole gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) system designed to offer best-in-class selectivity, analytical performance and productivity. The Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS Ultra delivers the increased matrix selectivity needed for challenging applications that require lower levels of quantitation in extremely complex matrix extracts. With its exceptional sensitivity, easy detection and reliable peak integration, the system provides superior performance for the most difficult of matrix challenges. From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 7 Jun 2011 Agilent Technologies introduces mass spectrometry systems at ASMS 2011 Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced mass spectrometry systems raising performance standards for biology and analytical chemistry analyses at the annual conference of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry. Thermo Fisher Scientific unveils three new mass spectrometry products at 59th Annual ASMS Conference Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, introduced three breakthrough instruments that take mass spectrometry (MS) analysis to new levels of performance in resolution, speed, sensitivity and accuracy. The new instruments were unveiled at the 59th Annual ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, being held June 5-9 at the Colorado Convention Center. Bruker first quarter revenue increases 29% to $357.0 million Bruker Corporation today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. Bruker closes acquisition of Michrom Bruker today announced the closing of its acquisition of Michrom Bioresources, Inc. (Michrom), a 20 year old, privately owned company located in Auburn, California, after receiving unanimous Michrom shareholder approval. The acquisition is not expected to have a material effect on Bruker's 2011 financials. Bruker launches GC CARE gas chromatography columns At Pittcon 2011, Bruker has significantly expanded its gas chromatography solutions with the release of Bruker GC CARE gas chromatography columns. First urinary metabolomic investigation in gastric cancer using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry Metabolomics is a post-genomic research field for analysis of low molecular weight compounds in biological systems, and its approaches offer an analysis of metabolite level changes in biological samples. Recently, metabolomic method has shown great potentials in identifying the new diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets for cancers. However, metabolomic studies on cancer metastasis remain scarce. Fabric softener sheets repel fungus gnat adults under laboratory conditions For years, gardeners have claimed that putting Bounce- fabric softener sheets in their pockets is an effective way to repel pests like mosquitoes and gnats. Bruker closes acquisition of instruments businesses with Veeco Bruker Corporation today announced the closing of its acquisition of the Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and the Optical Industrial Metrology (OIM) instruments businesses from Veeco Instruments, Inc. for $229.4 million in cash. Cetero Research expands Clinical Dermatology and Transdermal Delivery System services Cetero Research, the leading early stage contract research organization (CRO), today announced the expansion of multiple Clinical Dermatology and Transdermal Delivery System (TDDS) services to four Cetero clinical facilities. New tactics for repelling, controlling disease-carrying insects In the battle between insect predators and their prey, chemical signals called kairomones serve as an early-warning system. Pervasively emitted by the predators, the compounds are detected by their prey, and can even trigger adaptations, such a change in body size or armor, that help protect the prey. But as widespread as kairomones are in the insect world, their chemical identity has remained largely unknown. New research by Rockefeller University's Joel E. Cohen and colleagues at the University of Haifa in Israel has identified two compounds emitted by mosquito predators that make the mosquitoes less inclined to lay eggs in pools of water. Agilent Technologies selected as primary provider of gas-phase testing instruments for 2010 World Cup Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced it has been selected by the South African Doping Control Laboratory as the primary provider of gas-phase testing instruments for the 2010 World Cup. The South African Doping Control Laboratory is certified by the World Anti-Doping Agency and will be responsible for all doping testing during the competition. Bruker to acquire certain product lines of Varian Varian, Inc. announced today that Bruker Corporation and Agilent Technologies, Inc. have entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement pursuant to which Bruker will acquire certain product lines of Varian. As previously announced, Agilent committed to divest those product lines in connection with obtaining regulatory approval for Agilent's pending acquisition of Varian. PerkinElmer to highlight new scientific solutions for pharmaceutical laboratories at PITTCON 2010 PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, is highlighting its latest scientific solutions for pharmaceutical laboratories at PITTCON 2010, Feb. 28-March 5, Booth 2769. From PerkinElmer 3 Mar 2010 Consumption of garlic reduces level of potential carcinogenic processes Researchers have designed a urine test that can simultaneously measure the extent of a potential carcinogenic process and a marker of garlic consumption in humans.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10738
__label__wiki	0.818543	0.818543	Kristine Marsh News Analyst Kristine Marsh is an analyst for the Media Research Center's News Analysis Division. Kristine Marsh is an analyst for the Media Research Center's News Analysis Division. She formerly was a staff writer for MRC Culture, where she started as an intern in January of 2013. Kristine's work has been featured by media outlets such as Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, The Blaze, and Breitbart, among others. She is originally from Sacramento, California where she received her B.A. in English from CSUS in 2011. She can be reached through email at kmarsh@mrc.org. Latest from Kristine Marsh VIDEO 'View' Praises 'Historic' Dem Move Rebuking Trump's 'Tyranny': Just Like Boston Tea Party! By Kristine Marsh \| July 17, 2019 1:52 PM EDT Wednesday the co-hosts of ABC’s The View were thrilled at the Democrats’ petulant display on the House floor yesterday voting to rebuke Trump’s “racist” tweets he sent last weekend against four Democrat congresswomen. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg compared the Democrats to patriots standing up against Trump’s “tyranny”, while Sunny Hostin gushed over the “masterful” and “impressive” move by Democrats. VIDEO MSNBC’s Deutsch Warns Liberals: 'Be Afraid', Trump Voters Want White Supremacist Dictator By Kristine Marsh \| July 17, 2019 10:48 AM EDT Perhaps trying to rival Stephen Colbert for most Trump-deranged evening host on television, MSNBC pundit and host Donny Deutsch went off the deep end while guest on Colbert’s The Late Show Tuesday over President Trump’s tweets against four Democrat congresswomen. Deutsch accused any American who voted for President Trump again in 2020 of accepting white racism, and claimed that we were living in “the most frightening time this country has ever faced.” VIDEO 'View' Rages: Trump ‘Squelching' Patriotic 'Dissent’; ‘Going to Jail’ for Epstein, Mueller Unfocused rage filled the hosts of The View Wednesday, as they accused President Trump of everything from “squelching” patriotic “dissent” from Ilhan Omar, to being a part of Jeffrey Epstein’s child rape scheme, to killing the planet with insecticides. After playing the press conference yesterday where freshman Democrat representatives Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley sounded off on Trump, even calling for his impeachment over tweets, co-host Sunny Hostin gushed her approval. VIDEO ABC Still Pining for Kennedy: Imagine What He Could Have Contributed Today! 20 years after his death in a plane crash, John F. Kennedy Jr. is still being eulogized by the media as the president they wish they had. ABC’s Amy Robach interviewed his former colleague and friend RoseMarie Terenzio, on her new book out about the late Kennedy, on Good Morning America Tuesday. As usual, ABC’s report was heavy on the “royalty” comparisons, but with President Trump now in office, Robach and her guest made sure to also compare Kennedy favorably to Trump. VIDEO View’s Hostin: Trump ‘Terrorizing’ ‘Citizens’ With 'Despicable' ICE Raids By Kristine Marsh \| July 15, 2019 12:06 PM EDT Monday the hosts of The View breathed a sigh of relief after the proposed ICE raids from President Trump over the weekend, were not as widespread as the media had hyped. Still, the hosts agreed that the raids were racist and cruel. Co-host Sunny Hostin even claimed that the President was “terrorizing citizens.” VIDEO CNN New Day Attacks Mia Love for Not Obeying Prompt to Call Trump 'Racist' After President Trump got backlash over the weekend for tweeting that four Democrat Congresswoman should “go back” and “fix” their broken countries, CNN’s two hour morning show, New Day picked up the media outrage, Monday. Co-hosts John Berman and Alisyn Camerota repeatedly dared Republicans in Congress to call in to the show and call Trump a racist. Even after some Republicans did come out to condemn the President’s comments, CNN still kept attacking them for not repeating their “racism” charges against Trump. VIDEO 'View' Hosts Obsess over Race, Trump with 2020 Dem Kamala Harris Friday on The View, Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) was on the show to discuss her 2020 presidential run. Meghan McCain was the only host to ask Harris about her stance on decriminalizing illegal immigration, while the other hosts focused heavily on race-related questions. VIDEO Joy Behar Gushes to 2020 Dem, ICE Raids ‘Reminiscent of Nazi Germany’ On The View Thursday, co-host Joy Behar lamented to her Democrat guest that Trump’s ICE raids were just like the Holocaust. To 2020 Democratic candidate, Senator Michael Bennet Behar demanded to know what Democrats were going to do about these raids, which were “reminiscent of Nazi Germany.” Vile Rosie O'Donnell Accuses President Trump of Incest With Daughter Ivanka By Kristine Marsh \| July 11, 2019 7:40 AM EDT Former View host Rosie O’Donnell accused President Trump of doing "bad things" sexually with his “talentless” “non-intelligent” daughter Ivanka, Wednesday. During a radio interview with lefty Sirius XM host Michelangelo Signorile, O’Donnell was prompted to sound off on the idea that Ivanka would run for elected office some day, but instead she smeared the whole First Family as incestuous. VIDEO Joe Scarborough: 'Shameful' White Evangelicals Don't Follow Jesus' Commands on Immigration On Morning Joe Wednesday, holier-than-thou co-host Joe Scarborough lectured white evangelicals who supported Trump as disobeying Jesus Christ’s commands to feed the hungry and take care of the poor. The segment was spurred by a Pew Research Center poll that showed only 25% of white evangelicals believed the U.S. had a “responsibility” to accept refugees into the country. VIDEO Whoopi Attacks Christians For Not 'Condemning' Sex Trafficking, Pedophilia You would think that having a national television platform would cause one to think twice before making baseless accusations. But when you’re a host of The View, you’re allowed to make fact-free claims all the time. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg did that today on Wednesday’s show, claiming evangelical leaders don’t care enough about sex trafficking and pedophilia, while discussing the Jeffrey Epstein case. VIDEO Joy Behar Eagerly Tries to Connect Trump, Not Clinton, With Jeffrey Epstein By Kristine Marsh \| July 9, 2019 1:58 PM EDT During a segment on the arrest of billionaire Jeffrey Epstein Tuesday, View co-host Joy Behar tried desperately to connect the longtime Democrat donor to President Trump. Despite the fact that Epstein was a major donor to the Clinton Foundation and President Bill Clinton reportedly took over two dozen trips with the sexual predator on his private jet nicknamed the “Lolita Express,” with underage girls in tow, Behar still tried to make it about Trump. NBC Runs Hit Job on McConnell for Opposing Reparations; Great-Great-Grandfather Owned Slaves! By Kristine Marsh \| July 9, 2019 8:04 AM EDT NBC was so desperate to smear Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as a racist, that they searched his family ancestry for slave owners to make some sort of “point” as to why he didn’t support reparations. If that makes no sense to you, you’re not alone. In the article, NBC journalist Corky Siemaszko explained how he searched through U.S. census records and McConnell’s family tree through Ancestry.com and found two slaveowners in McConnell's distant family. NBC tied this finding directly to the Republican's opposition of paying reparations. VIDEO 'View' Hosts Excited by 2020 Dem's 'Free' Cash for Life Promise: 'Game Changer!' Another Democrat running in the 2020 election for President, Andrew Yang, was a guest on ABC’s The View Monday. As per usual, co-host Sunny Hostin only wanted to know how far left the Democrat, was willing to go, pressing him on issues like universal healthcare and reparations. Strangely enough, co-host Joy Behar was skeptical about Yang’s “monthly dividend” plan, saying it wasn’t a long-term solution, while her liberal co-hosts were all on board with it. VIDEO ABC Ignores Clinton Connection to Dem Donor Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein By Kristine Marsh \| July 8, 2019 11:46 AM EDT Monday morning all three networks covered the arrest of billionaire, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who also happened to be a major Democrat donor, for new charges of sex trafficking. However, ABC was the only network to omit Epstein’s highly controversial connection to former President Bill Clinton. VIDEO GMA Bashes Trump for ‘Locking Up’ Migrant Toddlers In ‘Basically Jail’ ABC was eager to accuse President Trump of jailing toddlers on Monday morning’s Good Morning America. Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman hyped a report from The New York Times published this past weekend which relied on anonymous accounts from border agents detailing rampant disease and unhygienic conditions in one immigrant holding facility in Clint, Texas. Joyless Celebrities Spend Holiday Whining About Trump's 'Fascist' 4th of July Trump-deranged celebrities couldn’t take their #Resistance hats off for even one day, taking to Twitter to complain about President Trump’s Independence Day speech and show on the National Mall, Thursday. Below are some of the more pathetic whine-fests from some of the most privileged members of our society. Lone Right-Leaning Host Meghan McCain Rumored to Be Leaving The View By Kristine Marsh \| July 3, 2019 12:04 PM EDT According to reports from TVLine, Tv Guide and The Daily Beast, lone, right-leaning host of The View, Meghan McCain might not return to the talk show when the new season begins this September. Those “close to McCain” reportedly told the media that she may quit because she felt “like a caged animal” after two years on the show getting into constant charged confrontations with her liberal co-hosts, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg. VIDEO No Pushback from CNN as Dem Claims Border Agents Can't Be 'Trusted' With 'Girls Going Through Puberty' CNN loves to boast they hold “truth to power,” that is, except for Democrats in power. Democrat Rep. Frederica Wilson was invited on New Day Wednesday morning where host Alisyn Camerota let her make some outrageous claims about what she saw at one border detention facility, without any pushback whatsoever. Even after Wilson suggested border agents might be sexual predators around young teenage girls, Camerota didn’t bat an eye, encouraging Wilson’s account without any critical questions. CNN: Antifa Attacking 'Conservative' Journalist Just What He 'Says' Happened When you’re a liberal and you fabricate a ludicrous story painting conservatives as the violent aggressors with absolutely zero evidence, your story gets nationwide attention for weeks on end with little scrutiny. If you’re a conservative clearly attacked on video by leftists with corroborating witnesses however, you story is given scarce attention and cast with doubt by the media. We saw that this week with journalist Andy Ngo, whose assault by Antifa members was captured on video, yet CNN repeatedly qualified the incident as just “his word.” Bozell & Graham Column: Skipping Philly Fanatics at Netroots Nation From Squad to Climate Change, ‘CBS Evening News’ Doubles Down on Bias 50 Years of Shame: How the Press Protected Ted After Chappaquiddick Norah at Night: Incoming CBS Evening News Anchor's Most Lib Moments NBC, CBS Ignore Antifa's Attempt to Burn Down Migrant Detention Center	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10739
__label__wiki	0.577542	0.577542	Home Depot Founder Slams Liberal Boycott: ‘It Angers Me’ Refuses to back down despite liberal temper tantrum Image Credits: flickr, jeepersmedia. By Adan Salazar \| INFOWARS.COM Thursday, July 11, 2019 The co-founder of hardware supply giant Home Depot says he was disappointed and angry to learn of the liberal boycott against his company after he vowed to donate more than $110 million to various charities — and some to Trump 2020. In a ticked-off Facebook post Wednesday, Bernie Marcus, 90, said he was saddened by the boycott, which actually hurts his thousands of employees more than anything. “I woke up this morning thinking it was going to be another great day,” Marcus’ post reads. “I’ve been celebrating with friends, family and the community since I turned 90… All that happiness blew up because I said in a newspaper interview that I have supported and will continue to support Donald Trump.” Marcus was referring to an interview he did with the the Atlanta Journal-Constitution last month, where he divulged plans make Trump’s re-election campaign one of his beneficiaries. But rather than receive good news stories about his generous philanthropy, Marcus says he was instead greeted with ire and news of the boycott. “Boom! Negative stories… vicious threats, without cause, to boycott the company that has enabled my foundation to give billions to support autism, medical research, education, heart and neurological issues like stroke, and to help our veterans. … The people who work there are affiliated with both political parties or no party at all … Why would people want to hurt them?” “All because I give my voice and some of my money to our President,” Marcus stated, asking if America had become a dictatorial country. “Am I in China? Argentina? Russia? That’s what it feels like to me.” Marcus said he was saddened “that our country has come to this, where I, as a private citizen, cannot express my feelings.” “It angers me and it saddens me, but it sure as hell is not going to stop me,” he emphasized. “If you thought it would, you’ve got the wrong guy. In the next ten years, God willing, I will accomplish more to save this world than my critics will do even if they had forty lifetimes.” During his interview with the Journal-Constitution, Marcus said he liked Trump because the country was better off now than during the last administration. “Now, do I agree with every move that he makes? No, I don’t,” Marcus said. “But the truth is he has produced more than anybody else. He has. If we look at this country, I would say that we are better off today than we were eight years ago or six years ago.”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10742
__label__cc	0.587366	0.412634	By William Trevor An English group, Dekko, Strafe, Strafe's wife Cynthia, and Milly play bridge together, and have always spent their June holiday together in an Irish inn run by a respectable old couple named the Malseeds. Milly and Strafe have been having an affair for years. Milly is a widow who, because of her affair with Strafe, has never married again. Cynthia is small and ineffectual, and has always been melancholy and set apart somewhat from her husband and Milly and Dekko. At first, this year's vacation is exactly like the others the four have spent together. But there is another guest at the hotel, a man alone, who seems uncouth. One day Strafe, Dekko, and Milly go for a walk and leave Cynthia at the hotel. When they come back they find that the uncouth looking man has drowned. Cynthia is terribly upset. At first they think the man made some kind of pass at her-then it becomes apparent that he told her a story about his past which convinced her that he drowned by suicide. Cynthia has a breakdown-talking loudly and inappropriately, embarrassing her friends and the Malseeds with melodramatic and personal remarks. Milly realizes that because of the kind of man Strafe is Cynthia will never be taken to a mental hospital, or have to suffer at all for embarrassing herself and the rest of them in this way. The story the stranger told Cynthia concerned the suffering of the Irish at the hands of the English. Cynthia was aghast at how her companions were able to ignore Ireland's troubles and pretend everything was nice and pleasant.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10745
__label__wiki	0.757419	0.757419	Letter from Trump’s Washington Is America Becoming Trump’s Banana Republic? Although he acts like an all-powerful strongman, Trump could make himself the first President in decades to leave the office with less power than it had when he entered. By Susan B. Glasser Donald Trump’s Brain Is a Catch-22 If he is mentally unfit to hold the office of President, then he may be incapable of criminal intent. By Jeannie Suk Gersen Trying to Explain Trump’s First Year in Office If the purpose of history is to provide an understanding of the patterns that inform the present, then this Administration is not simply ahistorical, it is anti-historical. By Jelani Cobb Donald Trump’s Physical Exam and the Sorry State of the American Body Politic If the question is whether Trump is fit to serve as President, the answer, it seems, is that he’s no less fit than he ever was. By Alan Burdick Trump Abandons the Bully Pulpit A central reason for Trump’s legislative failures is his squandering of the method that F.D.R. and Reagan used to capture the American public’s imagination. By Jeff Shesol Six Reasons Why the Trump Reset Won’t Work The Trump Administration’s problem can’t be resolved by firing the marketing team and hiring some external consultants. What Kind of Loyalty Does a President Need? U.S. Presidents throughout history have long defined loyalty differently. Trump’s definition has so far proved disastrous. Trump’s Washington Wedding The relationship between the American President and the people was once paternal; now it’s spousal, and the Inaugural Address is a prime opportunity for romance. By Jill Lepore The Music Donald Trump Can’t Hear There is an abyss between the man about to assume power and the best shared traditions of the country he represents. By Adam Gopnik What If a President Loses Control? What is the Constitutional remedy in the case of imminent peril resulting from Presidential instability, or even insanity? By Jeffrey Frank	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10746
__label__cc	0.563292	0.436708	ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO SUES TO SHUT DOWN BUFFALO-BASED DEBT COLLECTION OPERATION THAT ILLEGALLY HARASSED AND THREATENED CONSUMERS NATIONWIDE Employees Used Verbal Abuse and Sexual Harassment to Intimidate Consumers Into Paying Debts Latest Action in Cuomo’s Ongoing Probe into Unlawful Debt Collection Practices BUFFALO, NEW YORK (August 18, 2009) - Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit seeking to shut down a Buffalo-based debt collection operation consisting of 13 debt collection companies run by Buffalo residents Omar Smith, Narvell Benning and Keith Marshall (collectively, the "Benning-Smith Group”). Today’s announcement is the latest action in Attorney General Cuomo’s ongoing investigation of unlawful debt collection practices. According to the more than 850 consumer complaints filed with the Office of the Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau, the Benning-Smith Group's employees violated state and federal law by routinely posing as law enforcement officials and threatening to arrest or to physically harm consumers unless they made arrangements to pay the company immediately. Additionally, the Benning-Smith Group made abuse and humiliation a trademark of their collection practices by verbally abusing consumers and, in some instances, sexually harassing them. To date, the Attorney General’s investigation has identified more than a thousand instances in which the Benning-Smith Group breached state and federal statutes. Cuomo’s lawsuit, filed today in Buffalo Supreme Court, seeks to shut down all of the Benning-Smith Group’s operations in the Western New York. “This company made lies, threats and abuse their calling cards in their efforts to manipulate and take advantage of consumers already facing tough economic times,” said Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. “They did everything they could to demean and humiliate their targets, stooping so low as to sexually harass and verbally abuse individuals nationwide. My Office will continue to protect consumers by making it clear that companies like this one will not be permitted to operate in the State of New York.” According to the lawsuit filed by the Attorney Generals Office, Omar Smith, Narvell Benning and Keith Marshall ran at least 13 debt collection companies that operated out of multiple locations and under various assumed names in Western New York. The Benning-Smith Group operated under several names, including: Abrams, Burke & Associates; Benning and Smith Acquisitions, Inc.; Brady and Caruso, LLC; DebtPayments.com; DebtPayments.com, LLC; Fredericks, Goldstein & Zoe; Graham, Noble & Associates Bookkeeping; Graham, Noble & Associates LLC; Graham, Beagle & Associates LLC; Kingman, Cole and Associates, LCC; Marshall and Ziolkowski Enterprise, LLC; Marshall Ziolkowski Acquisitions, LLC; Lansky, Goldstein, Zoe; OLS Payment Services; and University Debt Collection. Attorney General Cuomo’s investigation revealed that collectors regularly demanded payment for non-existent debts or substantially inflated the amount owed on an actual debt. Using their false law enforcement identities, collectors coerced and cajoled terrified consumers into agreeing to make payments. Frightened at the prospect of arrest and humiliation, consumers authorized withdrawals from their checking accounts, sent Western Union moneygrams and/or money orders out of fear. In one instance, a Benning-Smith collector kept repeating the name of a consumer’s daughter, describing various sexual things he would do to her unless the debt was paid. Another collector told a female consumer that if both she and her husband would engage in sexual acts with him, he would pay their debt himself. Collectors routinely called consumers “drunks,” “scumbags,” “deadbeats,” and, in one instance, “a low-life piece of trash.” The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the New York State debt collection and consumer protection laws prohibit the following conduct: posing as an attorney, threatening lawsuits or other legal action which cannot be taken, saying a consumer committed a crime or will be arrested and talking with third parties except to get location information. These statutes also bar the use of deception and harassment in collection practices. The law further requires collection agencies to send a written notice within five days of initial communication with the consumer explaining how he or she can dispute the debt. If properly disputed, the collection agency must stop all collection attempts and send verification. Today’s action is part of a larger investigation by Attorney General Cuomo into unlawful debt collection practices. In June, Cuomo obtained a court order shutting down the fraudulent activities of another Buffalo-based collection racket and initiated criminal charges against the owner of that operation. His Office previously shut down two other collectors for threatening and intimidating consumers into paying debts that they did not owe. Additionally the Office of the Attorney General remains engaged in litigation with two debt settlement companies for fraudulent business practices and false advertising by selling misleading debt settlement plans that very rarely deliver the promised benefits to consumers dealing with debt. Cuomo also launched a website - www.NYDebtHelp.com- that explains consumer rights, allows victims of debt collection and debt settlement companies quick access to the Attorney Generals office to file complaints, and outlines the stages of the Attorney Generals investigation. The case was handled by Assistant Attorney General James Morrissey and Senior Consumer Fraud Representative Karen Davis, under the supervision of Deputy Attorney General David Sampson. Benning Keith Marshall Narvell Omar Smith	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10747
__label__wiki	0.693994	0.693994	Exploring Route 4 Roll Call: Life in the NH State House Summer Car Raffle Car Raffle Rules & Regulations Portsmouth Seeks Public Input On Open Space Preservation Plan By Annie Ropeik • Apr 22, 2019 Google Earth view of Portsmouth, N.H. Portsmouth will take public input this summer on a new city-wide land preservation plan, announced Monday. Portsmouth's master plan for 2025 says the Seacoast city should work to expand public access to open space, and conserve new public lands. The city also completed an inventory in 2010 of more than 90 undeveloped public parcels, which total more than 900 acres of land. Now, city officials want to prioritize those and other new green spaces for preservation and stewardship. They say they want to improve connections between public lands, such as with trails, and account for a range of land uses, including recreation. The plan will also consider how make these green spaces adaptable to climate change. The city has contracted with a Plymouth-based planning firm, and scheduled two forums for June where the public can weigh in. Students Skip Class to Protest Inaction on Climate Change By Todd Bookman • Mar 15, 2019 Todd Bookman/NHPR Students from the Seacoast area participated in Friday’s worldwide Youth Climate Strike, a coordinated event demanding immediate action on climate change. In Portsmouth’s Market Square, a thick crowd of students from local high schools held up signs, passed around a bullhorn, and called for the end of fossil fuels. In Portsmouth, Gillibrand Talks Water Safety Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand was in Portsmouth Friday for a roundtable discussion on safe drinking water. New Hampshire’s Seacoast region recently has been at the forefront of issues surrounding contaminated drinking water, a result of a class of chemicals known as PFAS that were widely used in firefighting foams, as well as other consumer products. Inside the Portsmouth Library, Gillibrand told the audience that communities in her home state of New York are also dealing with the fallout of PFAS contamination.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10748
__label__wiki	0.808048	0.808048	Louis Futon Takes Us Through the Kaleidoscopic ‘Way Back When,’ One Feature at a Time [Q&A] Louis Futon is prepared to take the world by storm with his remarkable debut album, but before we dive in, let’s back up a little first. Before the rising producer was releasing one of the, if not the, most impressive, feature-laden productions of 2019 thus far, he was an unassuming bedroom producer out of Philadelphia. Yet, the past few years have seen him hone his artistry to rise the ranks from bedroom producer to an artist poised for the main stage. With over 120-million streams across a series of singles and remixes and a newfound wealth of experience, Futon is ready to welcome us to the kaleidoscopic world of Way Back When. The striking debut album sees Futon interweaving his hip-hop R&B leanings with a wholly refreshing electronic approach to deliver an album that would be of note at any stage in an artist’s career, let alone their debut. Featuring a host of artists, from NoMBe, Ashe, to Duckwrth, Way Back When sees Futon painting with a wide sonic brush to present a project that is multi-faceted, complex, and an all-around feel-great time. We had the pleasure of chatting with Futon about Way Back When and just how he created the magnificent world of his feature-heavy debut album. OTW: Is there an overall theme or message you want people to take from Way Back When? Futon: I want this project to take people through a musical journey similar to what my journey has been in the past two years. The idea to make this album was originally born from a period in my life when I had to re-discover a lot of things that got lost inside of me, including why I fell in love with music in the first place. I wanted to use each collaborator’s voice and skill set as a different color, in order to create vastly different pictures which make up the project. Ultimately, the listener can make any meaning they want out of this album, but I just want them to hear how much fun I had making it. OTW: Can we talk about all the amazing features on Way Back When? There a ton. Is there a certain element about an artist or producer that makes you want to work with them? Futon: Yes, I’m genuinely a fan of each artist that contributed to this project. When people ask who my dream collaborators are, I always say that I’m already working with them. I want to continue to work with artists who are willing to take risks and try something new. OTW: First off, what was it like working with RKCB on “Surreal?” Futon: Riley and Casey blow my mind with everything they put out in the world. This track was different than a lot of stuff we have ever made before but the fusion of our sounds made for a really special track that I hold very close to my heart. OTW: Jumping from “Surreal” to enlisting Ashe and Armani White for “Rewind,” “Rewind” has this amazing classic yet modern sound to it. How did this one come about? Futon: I’ll never forget the time I was walking down center city Philadelphia and heard a car passing by playing this crazy Motown song. I ran back to my apartment immediately and wrote “Rewind.” I called Armani up and he came over and recorded his verse, but we wanted someone to fill out the rest and make it a classic so we eventually wrote the rest out with Ashe. OTW: “Supposed To Be” sees you featuring the hip-hop stylings of Duckwrth and the ethereal voice of Baegod. Do you ever find it find it difficult balancing two distinctive voices on a single track? Futon: Not if they’re a good fit. Baegod and Duckwrth go together like PB&J on this track. I knew Duck would be a perfect match for this groove and I think he really compliments Baegod’s mesmerizing voice. OTW: So, on “Up and Smoke” you join forces with Reo Cragun for one of the album’s notably stripped-back and sentimental moments. Could you share a little on the inspiration behind this one? Futon: Honestly, I think I was subconsciously inspired by Drake’s “From Time.” There’s something really beautiful about a track stripped down to just piano, a kick and a snare. Those elements combined with Reo’s emotional performance gives you a very unique color that’s important to this project. OTW: You and Opia are both amazing electronic-minded acts with such a unique sound, so hearing you collaborate on “Restless Sea” was, without a doubt, a treat. What was it like crafting that track? Futon: I had been a huge fan of their music and wanted to make something with them for a long time. I finally made this beat one day and called them up and was like, “YOU GUYS GOTTA GET ON THIS TRACK.” We later wrote the whole song in a studio together and created something that we’re both really proud of. OTW: NoMBe and you create this wonderful fusion of brooding R&B, hip-hop, and soaring production on “Bad Habits.” Can you walk us through how this one came together? Futon: NoMBe’s alternative/electronic style really appealed to me and when we finally lined up a session together I was excited to explore that sound and a side of my creativity I haven’t previously explored. He hopped on the guitar and I took literally the first riff he played and ran with the idea. This song gives me stank face every time. I don’t think I’ve ever made a song like this one, and wouldn’t have been able to without NoMBe. OTW: “Royal Blood” is this pulsating love song featuring Keiynan Lonsdale that is just overflowing with joy. What was it like bringing “Royal Blood” to life? Futon: It came to life really fast. It was our first time meeting in the studio and I remember he just started humming some melodies and I wrote a chord progression around it. Next thing you know I was bouncing around the room screaming and dancing and the song was done in a couple hours. It’s funny because Keiynan later told me he thought that I was a bit conceited after that meeting, but then realized that it was just my passion for music. Now we’re best friends. OTW: “Country Roads” is this wonderfully enveloping and evolving electronic jam session between you, Matt Zara, and Anomalie. Is it a slightly different experience working with producers than having an artist feature on your track? Futon: The way my brain thinks about music is strange. Like I said before, I like to use each collaborators voice or skill set as a different color in order to paint a certain picture. In other words, it’s not much different to work with a producer than it is to work with an artist. It was really fun to combine all of our sounds on this track and make something for all the music nerds to jam out to. OTW: BXRBER features twice on Way Back When–alongside Bellah on “All My Life” and unaccompanied on the gospel-reminiscent closing track “Fall on Me.” Did those two tracks come together in similar ways? Futon: “Fall On Me” was the first track we made together, then later we worked on a beat flip I made of J. Cole’s “Kevin’s Heart”. In that same session, we recorded “All My Life,” which is also quoted in the song “Venice,” earlier in the project. BXRBER is someone who I really believe in and want to continue to work with, not only for my stuff but for his artist project. He has such a unique twist on gospel music and his writing is some of the most unique writing I’ve ever heard. 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__label__cc	0.67241	0.32759	OSA Publishing > Optics Express > Volume 26 > Issue 20 > Page 25827 James Leger, Editor-in-Chief Range dependence of an optical pulse position modulation link in the presence of background noise Wojciech Zwoliński, Marcin Jarzyna, and Konrad Banaszek Wojciech Zwoliński,1 Marcin Jarzyna,2,* and Konrad Banaszek1,2 1Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 5, PL-02-093 Warsaw, Poland 2Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2c, PL-02-097 Warsaw, Poland Corresponding author: m.jarzyna@cent.uw.edu.pl W Zwoliński M Jarzyna K Banaszek pp. 25827-25838 •https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.26.025827 Wojciech Zwoliński, Marcin Jarzyna, and Konrad Banaszek, "Range dependence of an optical pulse position modulation link in the presence of background noise," Opt. Express 26, 25827-25838 (2018) Get PDF (7724 KB) Table of Contents Category Geiger modes Information theoretical analysis Optical signals Stray light Revised Manuscript: September 3, 2018 Manuscript Accepted: September 3, 2018 We analyze the information efficiency of a deep-space optical communication link with background noise, employing the pulse position modulation (PPM) format and a direct-detection receiver based on Geiger-mode photon counting. The efficiency, quantified using Shannon mutual information, is optimized with respect to the PPM order under the constraint of a given average signal power in simple and complete decoding scenarios. We show that the use of complete decoding, which retrieves information from all combinations of detector photocounts occurring within one PPM frame, allows one to achieve information efficiency scaling as the inverse of the square of the distance, i.e. proportional to the received signal power. This represents a qualitative enhancement compared to simple decoding, which treats multiple photocounts within a single PPM frame as erasures and leads to inverse-quartic scaling with the distance. We provide easily computable formulas for the link performance in the limit of diminishing signal power. © 2018 Optical Society of America under the terms of the OSA Open Access Publishing Agreement Performance Analysis of Gradual Multi-pulse Pulse-Position Modulation in Deep-Space Optical Communications Hossam Selmy, Hossam M. H. Shalaby, and Zen Kawasaki J. Opt. Commun. Netw. 4(10) 812-820 (2012) Capacity of the low-photon-rate direct-detection optical pulse-position-modulation channel in the presence of noise photons Mark R. Bell and Shu-Ming Tseng M-ary pulse-position modulation and frequency-shift keying with additional polarization/phase modulation for high-sensitivity optical transmission Xiang Liu, S. Chandrasekhar, T. H. Wood, R. W. Tkach, P. J. Winzer, E. C. Burrows, and A. R. 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Sasaki, M. Savage, S. J. Takano, T. Takeoka, M. Thomas, J. A. Toyoshima, M. Verdu, S. Wang, L. Waseda, A. Williams, W. D. Wornell, G. W. Zheng, L. Zwolinski, W. ACM SIGCOMM Computer Communication Review (1) IEEE Trans. Inf. Theor. (1) IEEE Trans. Inf. Theory (1) J. Mod. Opt. (1) J. Opt. Commun. Netw. (1) Nat. Phot. (1) Opt. Express (3) Optical Engineering (1) Phys. Rev. (1) Phys. Rev. A (2) Phys. Rev. Lett. (1) OSA participates in Crossref's Cited-By Linking service. Citing articles from OSA journals and other participating publishers are listed here. Alert me when this article is cited. Click here to see a list of articles that cite this paper Fig. 1 (a) The PPM format uses M equiprobable symbols defined by the location of a light pulse in a frame of otherwise empty bins. In the noise-free scenario the input symbol is either identified unambiguously by the timing of the detector click, or erased. (b) In the presence of noise both a light pulse and an empty time bin can generate a detector click with respective probabilities pc and pb. Download Full Size \| PPT Slide \| PDF Fig. 2 Photon information efficiency I(K)/na as a function of the average detected signal power na and the PPM order M for a fixed background noise strength nb = 10−3. Results are shown for decoding restricted to sequences containing up to (a) K = 1, (b) K = 2, or (c) K = 5 clicks, as well as for (d) complete decoding with K = M. The dashed curves indicate the optimal PPM order M∗ as a function of na. Fig. 3 (a) Photon information efficiency optimized over the PPM order for complete decoding PIE = maxM(I(M)/na) (solid lines) and simple decoding maxM(I(1)/na) (dashed lines), shown as a function of the average detected signal power na for several values of the background noise strength nb. (b) The corresponding optimal pulse detected optical energy for complete decoding n s * = M * n a (solid lines) and simple decoding (dashed lines). Arrows in the panel (a) and in the inset in the panel (b) indicate asymptotic values for the complete decoding scenario calculated using Eq. (9). Fig. 4 (a) The asymptotic photon information efficiency PIEas for a completely decoded PPM link in the limit of the vanishing average detected signal power na → 0 as a function of the background noise strength nb. (b) The corresponding optimal detected pulse energy n s as. The depicted values have been obtained using Eq. (9). Fig. 5 (a) The maximum information rate R∗ of a PPM link as function of the distance r (bottom scale) and the equivalent average detected signal power na (top scale) for complete decoding (solid lines) and simple decoding (dashed lines) and several values of the background noise power nb color-coded according to the legend. The system parameters are: carrier frequency fc = 2 · 105 GHz; bandwidth B = 2 GHz; transmitter power Ptx = 4 W; transmitter and receiver antenna diameters Dtx = 0.22 m and Drx = 11.8 m respectively; detector efficiency ηdet = 0.025. The distance r is specified in AU units, 1 AU ≈ 1.5·108 km. (b) The peak signal power (left scale) and the corresponding PPM order (right scale) required for the optimal operation of the PPM link. Equations on this page are rendered with MathJax. Learn more. (1) n a = η tot P tx B h f c , η tot = η det ( π f c D tx D rx 4 c r ) 2 . (2) p b = 1 − exp ( n b ) , p c = 1 − exp ( − n s − n b ) . (3) p c ( k ) = p c p b k − 1 ( 1 − p b ) M − k , p e ( k ) = ( 1 − p c ) p b k ( 1 − p b ) M − k − 1 (4) p ( k ) = k M p c ( k ) + ( 1 − k M ) p e ( k ) (5) I ( K ) = 1 M ∑ k = 1 K [ ( M − 1 k − 1 ) p c ( k ) log 2 p c ( k ) + ( M − 1 k ) p e ( k ) log 2 p e ( k ) − ( M k ) p ( k ) log 2 p ( k ) ] . (6) PIE * = max M ( I ( M ) / n a ) = I ( M * ) / n a , n s * = M * n a (7) I ( M ) ≤ I OOK = ( 1 − 1 M ) D ( p b \| \| ( 1 − M − 1 ) p b + M − 1 p c ) + 1 M D ( p c \| \| ( 1 − M − 1 ) p b + M − 1 p c ) (8) D ( p ‖ q ) = p log 2 p q + ( 1 − p ) log 2 1 − p 1 − q (9) PIE as = max n s ≥ 0 D ( p c \| \| p b ) n s , (10) PIE * ≤ PIE OOK * ≤ PIE as . (11) I ( 1 ) ≈ log 2 e ( M − 1 ) e − ( M − 1 ) n b 2 M 2 ( 1 − e − n b ) n s 2 . (12) PIE ( 1 ) ≈ log 2 e 2 e n b ( 1 − e − n b ) n a . (13) n s ( 1 ) ≈ ( 1 + n b − 1 ) n a (14) R * = B ⋅ n a ⋅ PIE * ( n a , n b ) , (15) P peak * = B ⋅ η tot − 1 ⋅ h f c ⋅ n s * ( n a , n b ) , (16) p ( 0 \| 0 ) = 1 − p b , p ( 1 \| 0 ) = p b (17) p ( 0 \| 1 ) = 1 − p c , p ( 1 \| 1 ) = p c (18) I ( M ) = − 1 M ∑ y 1 , y 2 , … , y M = 0 , 1 p ( y 1 \| 1 ) p ( y 2 \| 0 ) … p ( y M \| 0 ) log 2 [ 1 M ( 1 + p ( y 1 \| 0 ) p ( y 1 \| 1 ) ∑ j = 2 M p ( y j \| 1 ) p ( y j \| 0 ) ) ] . (19) I ( M ) ≥ − 1 M ∑ y = 0 , 1 p ( y \| 1 ) log 2 [ 1 M ( 1 + p ( y \| 0 ) p ( y \| 1 ) ( M − 1 ) ) ] . (20) I ( M ) ≥ 1 M D ( p c \| \| ( 1 − M − 1 ) p b + M − 1 p c ) (21) PIE * ≥ 1 n s as D ( p c as \| \| ( 1 − n a / n a as ) p b + n a p c as / n s as ) .	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10754
__label__wiki	0.704944	0.704944	Te Tari Kikokiko Body bequests Researchers receive prestigious awards Monday 20 August 2018 2:42pm Two young researchers from the Grattan research lab have both won prestigious awards at recent international meetings. Research Fellow Dr Rosie Brown (on the right in the photo above) was awarded the Michael Harbour Prize for Young Investigators from the British Society for Neuroendocrinology. The prize is awarded each year to an outstanding member of the emerging generation of neuroendocrinologists. In receiving the award, she was invited to give a lecture at the 9th International Congress of Neuroendocrinology (ICN) meeting held in Toronto, Canada. Her presentation showed how the hormone prolactin acts in the hypothalamus to induce a mother to show maternal nursing behaviour towards her offspring when they are born. Rosie has also been invited to write a Young Investigator Prize review for the Journal of Neuroendocrinology. Dr Kristina Smiley (on the left in the above photo) received a Young Investigators Award at the Society of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology young investigator symposium held at the ICN meeting in Toronto. The award is presented to senior graduate students or postdocs who “have a substantial story to tell about their research”. Kristina’s award was based on her recent PhD research which looked at the role of the hormone prolactin in avian parental care behaviours from a neural and hormonal perspective. She has developed several new protocols for measuring hormone levels and hormone receptor distribution in avian brain tissues which has allowed her to measure prolactin in the blood and measure prolactin receptor density in the brain of zebra finches, methods which are novel to this species. As part of the award, Kristina has been invited to submit a Young Investigators review for the journal Hormones and Behavior. Both awards were presented at the joint meeting of the 9th International Congress of Neuroendocrinology (ICN) in Toronto. The meeting is the largest gathering of neuroendocrinologists in the world, attended by over 1,000 scientists, held every four years. © Department of Anatomy Email anatomy@otago.ac.nz Find us on campus Information for school students Our postgraduates Emerging researchers Clinical Anatomy Reproduction, Genomics and Development How and why Anatomy Museum Otago Centre for Confocal Microscopy Otago Centre for Electron Microscopy	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10757
__label__cc	0.592334	0.407666	Apologies for poor image quality - Photographs of the actual doll are in preparation Queen Victoria was issued in December 1976/January 1977. She was the second in a series of three dolls, entitled "Three Famous British Queens". On sale for £32.40, (including VAT at only 8% in those days), ($87.75) she was an expensive doll, intended for the most dedicated and affluent of collectors. This porcelain model was 8 inches tall; a 10 inch wax version, (catalogue number 4002), was issued in 1986, for £69.00 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip - Silver Jubilee King of Arms Arabella Stuart The Sister Princesses Mary Tudor (Bloody Mary) Mary, Queen of Scots Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation HRH Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother) Prince Charles as a Little Drummer Boy Auntie Kitty Patchwork doll	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10758
__label__wiki	0.831765	0.831765	Tour de Rock rolls into Sidney The 2012 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team rolled into Sidney Oct. 4 to a warm welcome from residents and supporters Devon MacKenzie Oct. 10, 2012 3:00 p.m. Tour-de-Rock The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock riders rolled into Sidney Oct. 4. The 2012 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team rolled into Sidney Oct. 4 to a warm welcome from residents and supporters. The team made their first stop just after 2 p.m. at Stantec Sidney to attend the engineering firm’s barbecue and fundraiser. Stantec has hosted the event for the last three years to help raise funds for the cause. Riders were treated to a spread provided by different restaurants and were presented cheques from Stantec and several other business in the West Sidney area. The riders left West Sidney and headed to the Mary Winspear Centre where they met with dozens of fellow cyclers who rode with them down Beacon Avenue in a show of support. The riders and support team then gathered in Beacon Park for a celebration, an impromptu head shave and several more cheque presentations including ones from Black Press, Parkland Secondary School and the Victoria Airport Authority. The riders wrapped up their tour that began Sept. 23 in Port Alice on Oct. 5 in downtown Victoria at Centennial Square.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10759
__label__wiki	0.690011	0.690011	Chahal breaks Taylor-Latham’s 119 run stand; New Zealand crosses 200 28 Jan, 2019 at 05:16 AM As the Yuzvendra Chahal broke a dangerous third wicket partnership between Ross Taylor and Latham, Newzealand is currently at 205/6 after 40 overs in the 3rd ODI at Bay Oval stadium Mount Maunganui on Monday. Soon after the Latham completes his half century, he walked back in Yuzvendra Chahal’s ball, giving a catch to Ambati Rayudu. Ross Taylor (80) continues his stand giving headache to Indian bowlers with accurate aggression. Earlier after winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat and got off to a bad start by losing earlier wickets Martin Guptill (13) and Munro (7). Captain Kane Williamson stood a bit contributing 28 runs. Then Ross Taylor and Latham built a fourth wicket partnership of 119 runs which propelled New Zealand score to a decent level. For India, while Chahal scalped two wickets, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya took one wicket each. This time, as Virat Kohli has been given a break as part of BCCI’s workload management programme and he would ensure that he finishes on a high on the third ODI, Rohit leads India. India will also benefit from the return of Hardik Pandya, who was provisionally suspended for his comments on a TV chat show. His return is set to bring balance back to the side. New Zealand have looked clueless against India’s wrist-spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, who accounted for 12 of the 20 wickets in the last two ODIs. Kuldeep has looked the most menacing as he claimed two four-wicket hauls in the first two ODIs. At the top of the order, New Zealand haven’t been able to get going due to India’s pace bowling attack.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10760
__label__wiki	0.548582	0.548582	Obama’s Lowest Moment in the 2008 Campaign August 19, 2013 by Rebecca Hamilton Obama’s Lowest Moment in the 2008 Campaign August 19, 2013 Rebecca Hamilton President Obama used his power as a committee chair in the Illinois State Senate to repeatedly kill the state infant born alive act. It’s significant that he did that as a committee chair, because that means he just about had to have read the bill. It’s also significant that he did it repeatedly, because that eliminates the possibility that he made some sort of mistake and voted in a way he didn’t really intend. He did it. And he knew he did it. But when State Senator Obama evolved into United States Senator Barack Obama and then further evolved into presidential candidate Obama, this action in the Illinois state senate started to be a bit of a problem. But then, maybe it didn’t. In this interview, Candidate Obama does a fine job of hair-splitting and turning the tables on his accusers, and the reporter lets him get away with it. The trouble is that he’s lying. This is an audio of the Illinois Senate debate on this Infant Born Alive Bill. Listen closely because there are several points here that you need to understand: 1. The explanation of the bill shows flat-out that candidate Obama’s contention that this will would “overturn” Roe v Wade is claptrap. 2. The questions State Senator Obama raises show that he knew this. Notice that he focuses on the State Medical Association’s opposition to the bill and the “rights” of the woman, not overturning Roe vs Wade. 3. It certainly sounds like he opposed allowing a baby who survives an abortion to be required to get medical care. For those who want to see it, here is the complete text of the bill: http://youtu.be/gVjdOHINLqU The point, for the purposes of this particular blog post, is that our President lied to the American people about his own record during the 2008 campaign. His claims that “no doctor” would allow a baby born alive after an abortion to die without medical care might be a symptom of naiveté, except for one thing. State Senator Obama, as part of his duties as committee chair, heard testimony on the bill from this woman: Is this Candidate Obama’s lowest moment in the 2008 campaign? I think so. Calling Evil Good calling good evil The War on Girls obama 2008 campaign obama and infant born alive act obama and infanticide obama and jill stanek president obama and planned parenthood who is president obama Bush II's Finest Moment August 19, 2013 Novena for the Persecuted Church, Day 2 5 responses to “Obama’s Lowest Moment in the 2008 Campaign” Zeke says: The “Born Alive” garbage is a thinly-veiled attempt to encroach on Roe v. Wade, nothing more, you know how politics works, and Obama clearly knows this. It’s the thin edge of the wedge. Obviously Catholics know this too, since the majority voted for him. Rebecca, please do us all a favor and switch parties, at least you would retain some shred of political dignity. hamiltonr says: Ahhh Zeke … always the charmer. Fabio Paolo Barbieri says: You have just shown yourself a very poor debater and polemicist, and a hazard to your own side. You did that by implying that, BECAUSE, Catholics supported the Born Alive Act, THEREFORE the Born Alive Act was step one towards the abolition of abortion. First, this implies that the only reason for a Catholic to take political action is to oppose abortion, which is a foolish notion to say the least. As a matter of fact, killing or allowing to die an infant born alive is not abortion by any possible stretch of the definition; it is, even to your ideological fellows, murder, pure and simple. And one would think that anyone whose principles include “Thou shalt not kill” and “we hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal and endowed [never mind by whom] with certain and inalienable rights, first of which is the right to life” would oppose such an act merely because of what it is. But you think that others think as you think. Because your obsessions is to push forward the bounds of legal abortion to the very edge of birth and visible murder, you think that someone who objects to murder after birth is only really trying to attack murder before birth. This does not follow, does not make sense, is obviously contradicted by the fact that only a minority would vote for the abolition of abortion whereas a majority has repeatedly voted for Born Alive Acts, and sounds rather paranoid. It is, in fact, a clear case of projection – investing your enemies with the very qualities you have. I thought, actually, that he was very consistent. I recall that what got to Britain was an argument that if abortion is a right, then it has to be a right at all times. And my reaction was: Absolutely right, Senator (now President). I could not agree more. Manny says: He is clearly the most pro-abortion and anti religious president this country has ever had. What a disgrace that Catholics actually gave him a majority of their vote in both elections. Besides being incompetant (Bill Clinton called him “the amateur”) I find him detestable. And not just for his anti religious agenda. The bottom for me was whehn he tacitly had his campaign put out the lie that Mitt Romney had killed a woman. Obama has a completely immoral side. I don’t think we really know his true personality. He is as phony as politicians come, and more so.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10766
__label__cc	0.74935	0.25065	(re)integrate Get updates from (re)integrate delivered straight to your inbox Also, send me the Faith and Work Newsletter and special offers. Also, send me the Faith and Work Newsletter. What about (re)integrate? --Year-- 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 --Month-- December November October September August July June May April March February January The Three Major Needs of Spiritual Formation My doctoral mentor, Steven Garber, did his doctoral research on how people were able to... Made in God’s Image Provides Us Our Job Description Hands. Hands that can hold a wrench or a paintbrush or a guitar or a... Sure I Hate This Body I Have. So What’s the Alternative? Anyone who knows me knows that I have been experiencing one physical malady after another.... How to Have an Evangelistic Conversation The best way to do evangelism is simply to ask questions. Spiritual conversations are best... Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible & Brain Science by Drew Dyck: REVIEW Drew Dyck, whose day job is as editor at Moody Publishers (and was once editor... Preach and Teach about Working Toward More Proximate Shalom Best Practices for Pastors (Part 4). For my doctoral dissertation, my research discovered how pastors... Help People Find their Identity in their Being the Imago Dei Explain and call people to the Cultural Mandate as much as you do the Great Commission and Great Commandment Preach Sermons that Tell the Story of Creation / Fall / Redemption / Consummation Best Practices for Pastors For my doctoral dissertation, my research discovered how pastors lead congregants... The Kingdom of God is Both/And not Either/Or Much debate has been had in the church about the Kingdom of God, which is... What is “The Gospel” in 1 Corinthians 15? Very often, evangelicals confidently point to a certain passage to define the gospel. They point... The Real Reason the “New Earth” will be Different "The new earth will seem different simply because it will be much more like itself.... Quote of the Day: C. S. Lewis on the Ordinary Christian Life "Before I became a Christian I do not think I fully realised that one's life,... What is the Strategy Your Church Has for Reaching the World? "There are two strategies to reach the world. The first one is to recruit the... A Culture-Shaping Business Owner, CEO, or Manager What does godly management look like? How might a CEO relate to a migrant worker?... How My Work is Like a Mustard Seed In this 3-1/2 minute video, Bob Robinson talks about how Jesus compared the Kingdom of... How Citizens Care for the Least of These by Stephanie Summers Chief Executive Officer, The Center for Public Justice, Washington D.C. A US... My Many Medical Problems Make Me Appreciate Easter All the More I thought I had the stomach flu. But after 3 days of intense abdominal cramps,... Our Hope is not for a Permanent Vacation in Heaven As we enter into Spring, our family has been talking about what we want to... Disintegrated, We Need Re-Integrated My favorite cartoon characters of all time are those from Looney Tunes. Bugs Bunny, Daffy... Re-sparking our Imaginations about what Happens After We Die Several years back, MercyMe produced a song that was a Christian hit – “I Can... Tom Nelson: The Day I Confessed Pastoral Malpractice "Years ago, I stood before my congregation to make a heartfelt confession. It was indeed... Discovering the Joy of Being Generative It’s a game we often play. We jockey for position based on what we’ve accomplished... The Great (and Worrisome) Irony of APEST There is an irony that might be missed by those who have embraced the APEST... Work Didn’t Always Suck In our day, we know that work can often be frustrating. We get together with... A Caring Critique of Alan Hirsch’s APEST Paradigm for Churches So, I was going through my Facebook feed and came across a post on April... Good Friday and Easter Accomplished a Whole Lot More Than We Think We have been led to believe that the only thing that the shed blood of... The Mission of God is Not Limited to Humanity, But Humanity is the Key to It All What is the Mission of God? And what do we humans have to do with... Jesus is More (But Not Less) than a Carpenter “Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses... Related posts from (re)integrate Made in God’s Image Provides Us Our Job... Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to... Preach and Teach about Working Toward More Proximate...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10767
__label__wiki	0.978417	0.978417	The first Evil Within DLC will arrive early next year Bethesda Softworks has announced that the first DLC release for The Evil Within will be arrive in early 2015. Entitled The Assignment, the new content will be the first of two DLC expansions focusing on Juli Kidman, the mysterious partner of Detective Sebastian Castellanos. "We approached the DLC from the perspective that, while Juli is enigmatic during the main game, there were additionally lots of other mysteries about the world and the characters that could be cleared up or hinted at by playing as her. She is a character who seems rather 'aware' of her situation, after all," John Johanas, the game director of The Assignment, explained on the Bethesda Blog. "Early on, we listed the things that we wanted to answer and ones we wanted to keep open and worked around that. We definitely leave some of the mysteries open, but I feel we shed a lot of light on the lore of Ruvik, STEM, and the characters while asking (and answering) a whole new set of questions regarding Juli and her mission." Johanas said the two sections of the original game that had the greatest impact on the DLC are chapter five, "where you were trapped in a very oppressive are of the game and the horror element was at its strongest," and chapter nine, which was more about exploration and solving puzzles to uncover more of the story behind the game. Juli is also "much livelier" than Sebastian, so there will be more banter and commentary during play. The Assignment will be the first of three DLC releases included in The Evil Within season pass, which goes for $20. Individual DLC pricing and a specific release date have not yet been set.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10770
__label__cc	0.665572	0.334428	Metric IQ™ Adrian Whitefoord Nice Idea, But I've Seen It Before! Pemberton & Whitefoord Partner, Adrian Whitefoord, on the theme of taking inspiration from the ideas of others. He muses on some famous, celebrated individuals including (the seemingly unrelated) Tommy Cooper, Marvin Gaye, Jony Ive and Pablo Picasso. “How many of us have shared that thought: “seen it”, “heard it”, “read it” before? The culprit may be a newspaper advert, underground poster, TV show jingle, website, wine label or even the doodle on the sketchbook in front of us. Seeing a recycled idea is like hearing a joke twice. No matter how good it is, it doesn’t work the second time around. The surprise lost, the repetition irritating. How then do we explain the enduring persistence of the catchphrase? The potency of the catchphrase is not as a trigger for repeated belly laughs, it is its function as a synapse between the deployer and the recipient. It connects and reinforces values. “I don’t believe it” = Victor Meldrew = righteous indignation “Stupid boy” = Captain Mainwaring = pompous authority “Just like that” = Tommy Cooper = structured chaos A catchphrase is more than verbal regurgitation. Brands understand this well: “Every Little Helps”, “Vorsprung durch Technik”, “You’re So Money Supermarket”. Love them or hate them, strap-lines and slogans stick to the brain like limpets to the hull of a ship, and are often just as welcome. They conjure up not just the brand but also what it stands for. The power of deliberate repetitious phrases, whether coined by a comedian or an advertising creative, is indisputable. But what if the slogan (or logo/ tune/ image) is changed slightly and used by someone other than its creator or owner? What if a successful core idea is enhanced or evolved in some way then reused? A ‘knock-knock’ joke starts the same but evolves via an alternative progression and punch line. Most would not consider this a copy of the first ‘knock-knock’ joke (whatever it was). Ideas can work in the same way. The question is, when is the manipulation of a current idea acceptable and when is it a violation? It is said that ‘imitation is the sincerest form of flattery’ but try telling that to Harebell Williams who was sued for $7.3m when Robin Thicke’s ‘Blurred Lines’ (allegedly) plagiarised Marvin Gaye’s ‘Got to Give it Up’. In his defence, Williams made a valid point: “Everything that’s in a room was inspired by something or someone…. The verdict handicaps the creator out there that might be inspired by something else… This applies to fashion, music, design…. Anything. Artists such as Roy Lichtenstein would not be able to create without ramifications”. These are indeed blurred lines. Should we consider Pop Art innovation or plagiarism? When does one stop and the other begin? The legalities associated with idea protection are a modern reality and intellectual copyright is a phenomenon familiar to us all. Jony Ive, the much-vaunted product designer for Apple and soon-to-be new chancellor of the Royal College of Art, personally owns 5,000 patents (apparently, one can’t be too careful). Steve Jobs however was quite open about pilfering the idea of the graphical user interface (GUI) from Xerox, only to become righteously indignant (Meldrew style) when Microsoft ‘borrowed’ it from Apple, resulting in a vitriolic lawsuit. While the legalities are interesting, the moral tightrope walk is infinitely more intriguing. Picasso once said: “good artists copy, great artists steal”. Self-deprecation from an artistic genius? Picasso was a sponge who absorbed styles, techniques and themes both classical and contemporary, then re-mastered them; effectively bending them to his whim. Did he steal or improve? Picasso recognised, as did Newton, that there is nothing shameful about ‘standing on the shoulders of giants’, if doing so takes you to a new and elevated place. Does it ever matter where the new ideas come from? Often prolific periods of human ingenuity and invention are a by-product of war. The biggest PR coup in history, the first man on the moon, was only made possible by America stealing technological knowhow from Wernher von Braun and his team of scientists from Hitler’s V rocket programme. In a sense, ideas are amoral. A wheel can be used to grind corn or propel a tank. However, as members of the design profession our objectives are: to engage, inform enhance and enrich the experience of the end user via our creative product. The design industry should not be devoid of a moral compass. We should never be afraid of taking inspiration from the ideas of others, but equally we must be mindful that sometimes ‘new’ ideas are the product of subconscious machinations. Occasionally we embrace a fresh thought or principle only to later experience our personal “nice idea but I’ve seen it before”moment. Frustrating as that realisation may be, the filtration process is essential to avoid creative cloning. Premeditated copying damages the reputation of the perpetrator and their profession. Whether there are any truly original ideas or whether our senses, experiences and education preclude them will always divide a debate. I believe in the notion that there is a unique idea waiting just over the horizon every time I engage with a new brief. We should celebrate the fact that we are only likely to discover it thanks to the great designs and designers that have set us on the right course. Never give up on finding new ideas. Ideas give us momentum; they are the wind in our sail.” Amy Walster Students: How to Have a Great Graphic Design Job Interview Vicky Murray Happy National Tea Day! 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__label__cc	0.647099	0.352901	with Condor Express We’d been whale watching elsewhere in California, in San Diego and at Dana Point, and each time we had seen some whales, but would we be so lucky in Santa Barbara? Santa Barbara Whale Watching: The Specially Built Condor Express Boat (All Photos (c) Donna Dailey) Whale Watching Weather We’d booked on a 9am cruise, but unfortunately that had to be cancelled. We re-booked on one leaving at noon, but halfway through the morning the mist rolled in and after a sunny start Santa Barbara was suddenly enveloped in fog. I phoned Condor Express but they assured me the whale watching cruise would still be leaving: ‘The mist’s only on land. Out to sea it’s still good visibility.’ The Condor Express Boat One thing to try to be careful about when booking a whale watching cruise is to choose a company that’s sensitive to the whales, and the rest of the wildlife you’ll encounter. We were reassured by the fact that Condor Express had two naturalists on board, Debby and Cubby, and Cubby said: ‘We choose to come on this boat because it’s built especially for wildlife watching. They say the Santa Barbara channel is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Today we’re looking for grey whales and lately we’ve been seeing a lot of mothers and calves. Mat is the captain and he’ll do his best to find you some whales today.’ The Captain explained that the boat doesn’t use radar or sonar to find the whales, as this also disturbs them and that’s not what you want especially when mothers and calves are passing by, as they were right now. They rely only on seeing the whales, and we had to play our part by keeping our eyes peeled all around the boat, and yell and point if we saw anything. Watching for Whales We stopped to watch some harbor seals flopping on a buoy (right), with some cormorants and pelicans bobbing around nearby too. And then, only ten minutes later, we had our first sighting! A calf broke the surface once or twice, only briefly, but we did get a look at it – though it wasn’t long and steady enough to get good photos, and the mother stayed below the surface. We slowed the boat to try to keep pace with the direction they seemed to be swimming in, but there were no more sightings. ‘I think they either slowed down or changed course,’ said the captain. ‘They can stay under the water for several minutes, so if they change course they could come up almost anywhere and all we can try to do is guess.’ So Where are the Whales? We kept cruising and looking and circling, heading in and out of patches of mist, but saw nothing else. If you don’t see whales – or exceptional sightings of other marine animals like sharks and dolphins - on one of these Santa Barbara whale watching cruises then Condor Express give you a voucher for another whale watching trip. (So don’t leave the whale watching till the last day of your vacation!) Then we hit a sunny spot in the ocean, and suddenly there they were, a mother and calf. They surfaced several times, spouted several times, and we stopped to watch them. Oddly enough on the whale watching cruise we did in San Diego, it was only when the Captain decided he had to head for home that we saw the whales. At one point the calf swam upside down, then swam on top of the mother. ‘It’s letting her know it wants feeding,’ the Captain told us. ‘The calf would have been born in Baja, fed off its mother’s rich milk till mom decided it was strong enough to make the journey north. Over the summer it will become independent, split up from its mother, and in the fall it will make the journey back to Baja either on its own or with a small group of other youngsters. ‘Anyway,’ the Captain said finally, ‘we’re already late heading back so we’re going to have to leave these guys to continue their journey and hope we’ll see ‘em again next year.’ Santa Barbara Whale Watching We hoped so too, and we sailed back to the harbor thrilled at even the brief glimpses we got. We’d never before seen a mother and calf together, though what you see depends on the season as well as the weather – and luck. We had been lucky – three whale watching cruises in Southern California now, and we’d seen whales on each one. Though nothing like this, filmed on another Condor Express whale watching trip... Condor Express 301 W. Cabrillo Blvd Freephone: 888-77WHALE	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10777
__label__cc	0.668894	0.331106	Toggle Navigation Log in The Lakes Estate Conservation Area - Background What is a Conservation Area? What's so special about the Lakes Estate? What does it mean for me in practice? Making improvements and renovations: Front gardens Making improvements and renovations: Windows Making improvements and renovations: Suppliers Contact the Friends of the Lakes Estate Conservation Area Become a Friend of the Lakes Estate Conservation Area A Conservation Area is a particular area of special architectural or historical interest, containing features which the local authority has decided should be preserved or enhanced Enfield has 22 Conservation Areas and the Council has policies in place to preserve and enhance the character of these areas. These policies are enforced through the planning process. For each of the conservation areas there is a document referred to as a Character Appraisal, which sets out what makes the area special and lists factors which potentially or actually detract from that character. The Character Appraisal for the Lakes Estate can be downloaded from the Council’s website (see links below). For householders, the main consequence of living in a conservation area is that planning permission is required for almost all changes to properties. By issuing what is known as an Article 4(2) Direction, the Council has withdrawn the usual rights of householders to carry out small alterations, referred to as “permitted developments”, and these now require planning permission The Article 4(2) Direction for the Lakes Estate lists all the properties from which the right to carry out Permitted Developments has been withdrawn. All of the listed properties are houses, as opposed to purpose-built and converted flats, shops and some other categories of property. It is important to appreciate that rights to carry out Permitted Developments have never applied to flats, shops etc, only to houses, which explains why such properties are not listed in the Direction. All properties in the Conservation Area are therefore now subject to the same Planning rules. For more detail of what Conservation Area status means for the Lakes Estate, see What does it mean for me in practice? Documents available on the Enfield Council website Lakes Estate Character Appraisal 2015 Lakes Estate Conservation Area Management Proposals 2015 The Lakes Estate Confirmation and Article 4 Direction The Lakes Estate Conservation Area Article 4 Map All the above can be downloaded from this page on the council website. Next: What's so special about the Lakes Estate? Southgate pub demolished illegally Southgate District Civic Trust have reported that a pub in the Southgate Circus conservation area has been demolished without planning permission having been obtained. Read more Historic England updates advice on conservation areas Historic England has published a revised version of its Advice Note on Conservation Area Appraisal, Designation and Management Read more Replacing or refurbishing windows in an Edwardian house The Friends of the Lakes Estate Conservation Area have published a guide to replacing or refurbishing windows. Read more Advice about windows in keeping with the conservation area Read more Information about suppliers used by Lakes Estate residents when maintaining their houses Read more "How to" guides We are drafting a set of “how to” guides to make it easier for residents to enhance their property and contribute to the special character of the Lakes Estate. The guides are based... Read more Enter email then copy the letters in the captcha box By submitting this form you agree that Palmers Green Community can send you a weekly email newsletter and store your email address You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of every newsletter Notting Hill Housing Trust housebuilding programmes © 2019 Palmers Green Community	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10779
__label__cc	0.596894	0.403106	PanCAN Joins Forces with Harvard to Improve Patient Outcomes by Terra Hall — May 14, 2018 PanCAN’s Jenny Isaacson (right) with Lori Marcus (center), solutions team leader with Harvard Business School Kraft Precision Medicine Accelerator DTP workstream and Anne Quinn Young from the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is joining the Harvard Business School Kraft Precision Medicine Accelerator in the urgent mission to engage patients and accelerate precision medicine. The Accelerator is a multidisciplinary initiative that uses collective impact to advance high-priority opportunities in precision medicine. “The goals of the Right Track program are four-fold: the right team, the right tests, the right treatment, and sharing your data at every step of the way,” explained Jenny Isaacson, who serves on the direct-to-patient workstream of the Accelerator and as PanCAN’s vice president of strategic partnerships and projects. “It’s important that we direct patients to the right team so they can access experts and health centers that have extensive experience treating pancreatic cancer,” Isaacson added. “Via the right tests, patients get the information and precise diagnosis to make the right treatment decisions. By working with their medical team, patients can decide on the best treatment plan, which may include accessing clinical trials. And by sharing their data at every step, patients can accelerate research that will lead to improved outcomes for all patients.” In addition to PanCAN, four other leading cancer organizations have come together to share best practices, engage patients and create synergies to advance precision medicine opportunities across cancers. The organizations include LUNGevity Foundation, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The Accelerator has begun testing the “Right Track,” a framework to help patients optimize their treatment journey by connecting them with patient-focused organizations. Cancer patients are often overloaded with information and don’t know what steps to take with their treatment. Market research supported by the Accelerator identified consistent gaps in knowledge and actions among patients with five types of cancer. The Accelerator developed the Right Track using this market research and will be testing the program with the goal of closing these knowledge gaps. The goals of the Right Track program are four-fold: the right team, the right tests, the right treatment, and share your data. The Kraft Precision Medicine Accelerator brings together diverse, best-in-class leaders and healthcare stakeholders to develop a business framework to drive and disseminate solutions to advance precision medicine. The Accelerator focuses on four workstreams — Direct to Patient, Data and Analytics, Clinical Trials, and Venture and Investment – all critical elements of precision medicine. The Direct to Patient workstream is supported by marketing innovators from leading consumer companies such as Marriott International, Rent the Runway, Keurig Green Mountain, Reebok, Rue La La, and leading tech companies, to help the five cancer organizations create the kind of direct relationships with patients that precision medicine needs to foster. “The Accelerator uses ‘collective impact’ – a framework based on the idea that tackling complex, systematic issues like cancer can only be achieved when diverse stakeholders work toward a shared goal,” said Lori Marcus, chair of the Accelerator’s Direct to Patient workstream. “By bringing together leading cancer organizations and some of the world’s top consumer companies that have built loyal customer followings, we can help close knowledge gaps and increase patient engagement across cancers.” The Kraft Precision Medicine Accelerator was established in 2016 with a $20 million endowment from the Robert and Myra Kraft Family Foundation Inc. to advance high-priority opportunities in precision medicine. Co-chairs Kathy Giusti, founder of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, and Richard Hamermesh, Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School, lead a diverse team of healthcare and business visionaries. The Accelerator team works within Harvard Business School to leverage its unique resources and world-renowned faculty as well as its alumni and students. Patient Central is the place to contact when facing pancreatic cancer. Highly trained and compassionate Associates provide free, personalized information about the disease, including support services. Contact an Associate today!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10780
__label__wiki	0.595599	0.595599	Unforgettable: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolferts Renegade Life by Emily Kaiser Thelin 2 Home & Garden Publisher Comments Unforgettable tells the story of culinary legend and author of nine award-winning cookbooks, Paula Wolfert, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2013. This biographical cookbook written by Emily Kaiser Thelin and photographed by Eric Wolfinger, shares more than fifty of her most iconic dishes and explores the relationship between food and memory. The gripping narrative traces the arc of Wolfert's career, from her Brooklyn childhood to her adventures in the farthest corners of the Mediterranean: from nights spent with Beat Generation icons like Allen Ginsberg, to working with the great James Beard; from living in Morocco at a time when it really was like a fourteenth century culture, to bringing international food to America's kitchens through magazines and cookbooks. Anecdotes and adventuresome stories come from Paula's extensive personal archive, interviews with Paula herself, and dozens of interviews with food writers and chefs whom she influenced and influenced her-including Alice Waters,Thomas Keller, Diana Kennedy, André Daguin, and Jacques Pepin. Wolfert's recipes are like no other: each is a new discovery, yielding incredible flavors, using unusual techniques and ingredients, often with an incredible backstory. And the recipes are organized into menus inspired by Wolfert's life and travels — such as James Beard's Easy Entertaining menu; a Moroccan Party; and a Slow and Easy Feast. Unforgettable also addresses Wolfert's acknowledgement of the challenges of living with Alzheimer's, a disease that often means she cannot remember the things she did yesterday, but can still recall in detail what she has cooked over the years. Not accepting defeat easily, Wolfert created a new brain-centric diet, emphasizing healthy meats and fresh vegetables, and her recipes are included here. Unforgettable is a delight for those who know and love Paula Wolfert's recipes, but will be a delicious discovery for those who love food, but have not yet heard of this influential cookbook writer and culinary legend. "We're all truly indebted to Emily Kaiser Thelin, Eric Wolfinger, Andrea Nguyen, and Toni Tajima for capturing these beautiful, inspiring, and very important memories of Paula's life and travels." April Bloomfield "All recipes are, in some way, an exploration of the link between food and memory. We cook the food we remember loving and, in so doing, make new connections and bonds. The amount of love, through food, Paula has given so many over the years makes this biography-cum-cookbook a truly wonderful project." Yotam Ottolenghi "Unforgettable is the story of the exacting, passionate, genuine, driven and indefatigable Paula Wolfert, the ultimate expert on the cooking of the Mediterranean. Emily Kaiser Thelin's well-written and poignant narrative recounts the tale of this true pioneer of American culinary history." Jacques Pepin "Every serious food person knows that Paula Wolfert changed our world, but in this book we learn what a fascinating time she had while she was doing it. Part biography, part cookbook, part history, Unforgettable introduces our greatest cookbook writer to the wider audience she deserves. There has never been a book quite like this one." Ruth Reichl Emily Kaiser Thelin is a writer, editor, and former restaurant cook. A two-time finalist for James Beard awards, and a former editor at Food & Wine, her work has also appeared in Oprah, Dwell, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. For five years during and after college Emily worked as a professional chef: as a prep cook in London, a private chef in France, and a line cook in Washington, DC. Share your thoughts on this title! Average customer rating 5 (1 comments) JB , February 12, 2018 (view all comments by JB) A wonderful biography by Emily Kaiser Thelin of cook and cookbook writer Paula Wolfert, together with many of her favorite much loved recipes and special cooking tips. Wolfert's continuing embrace of the challenges and complexities associated with her diagnosis of dementia of the Alzheimer's type leaves this reader deeply moved and heartened. P.S. I was inspired to try two of the recipes especially recommended for clay pot stove-top slow cooking: the Sand Pot Mushrooms and the Tuscan White Beans with Sage and Garlic. Found the covered casseroles offered by Cook on Clay (located on Whidbey Island in Washington state, cookonclay.com) to be excellent and safe. Was this comment helpful? \| Yes \| No Emily Kaiser Thelin Foreword: Eric Wolfinger Used, Hardcover, $24.00	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10784
__label__cc	0.663395	0.336605	Home Protein Egg Protein Free Range Liquid Egg Whites Dr Zaks: Free Range Liquid Egg Whites https://www.predatornutrition.com/egg-protein/dr-zaks/DRZ1005%2F100%2F101.html Product dated 2nd February 2019 Goal: Build Muscle 100% pure liquid egg whites High in protein Great versatile ingredient From a trusted and reliable source Flavour Natural Free Range Liquid Egg Whites 970ml Amount Per 100ml Of Which Saturates 0g Carbohydrates 1.1g Of Which Sugars 1.1g Fibre 0g Ingredients: 100% Pasteurised Liquid Egg Whites Warning: Store in a cool dry place. Please see bottle cap for best before date. Once opened, refrigerate immediately and consume within 48 hours. Please ensure cap is closed tightly before storing to ensure freshness. This is up to you - you can either drink them straight from the bottle, or use them in cooking. Dr Zak's Free Range Liquid Egg Whites are an extension of their excellent product range. With the equivalent of thirty eggs in a single bottle, these Free Range Liquid Egg Whites are an ideal way to get a premium source of protein into your diet, tastily and conveniently. This is a very versatile product. You can either drink it on the go (keep the bottle refrigerated though) or use it in cooking, it's entirely up to you! If you're looking for a more convenient way to get your egg whites into your diet, these Free Range Liquid Egg Whites are perfect for you. All of the premium protein with none of the faff! Predator Nutrition Free Range Liquid Egg Whites Review Eggs are a pretty stock-in-trade foods for bodybuilders thanks to the high protein content of egg whites. Powdered egg whites have been around for a while, but liquid egg whites remain prized for their better taste and excellent nutritional values. Dr Zak's, the makers of the excellent and ever-popular Protein Bread, have captured all the goodness of egg whites in a convenient and nutritious liquid form. There's the equivalent of thirty eggs in a single bottle, which is a lot more convenient than a tray of thirty eggs, and amounts to an awful lot of protein! Once again Dr Zak's have made a product which makes it easier for you to meet your daily protein goals. This makes eating egg whites that much easier as you don't have to spend time separating the white from the yoke and has saved me money as well as there is so much in the bottle. Highly recommend. By KIrsty 4323ab5a6d8a72c7435c57b7ac DRZ1005/100/101	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10786
__label__wiki	0.974952	0.974952	News / Highlands ‘Sexist bullying pushed me to the brink of suicide’ by Ben Hendry June 14, 2018, 6:13 am Updated: June 14, 2018, 7:03 am DeeAnne Fitzpatrick A woman has told an employment tribunal how she contacted a Swiss suicide clinic following an alleged campaign of abuse from her male colleagues at a government agency. DeeAnne Fitzpatrick claims that she was taped to a chair and gagged for speaking out “against the boys” during years of relentless bullying at the Marine Scotland office in Scrabster, Caithness. However, the tribunal judge has ruled that the allegation, along with many others, are inadmissible as evidence because the claims were alleged to have happened too long ago. The 49-year-old claims she was targeted because of her sex and her Canadian nationality and says she was even mocked for suffering a miscarriage. Woman takes Scottish Government to court over “10 years of harassment” Yesterday, as her employment tribunal got under way in Aberdeen, she said she was left feeling “insulted, humiliated and degraded as a woman” during her 10-year stint at the north office. Due to the age of the other allegations, the hearing is only focusing on a series of “threatening” cards Ms Fitzpatrick received on her birthday and Valentine’s Day between 2015 and 2017. She told the hearing that the messages left her “traumatised” and dented her confidence to such an extent that she became “a recluse”. Ms Fitzpatrick, who lives at Janetstown outside Thurso, has been in Scotland for 25 years and began working at Scrabster as a fishery officer in 2006. The government agency enforces EU and UK fishing rules and aims to ensure the industry is sustainable. Ms Fitzpatrick’s job encompasses a stretch of coast between Strathy and Helmsdale, and involves inspecting catches to ensure quotas are being adhered to. She is still employed by Marine Scotland but has been signed off since November 2016. The tribunal heard that Ms Fitzpatrick received a first letter at her work on February 12, 2015, which contained a handwritten limerick describing her as “Canadian Jock” and referring to her having male genitalia. She received another on her birthday in 2016, which referred to her as “old troll” – a nickname she claims bullies at work used for her. And letters continued to arrive even after she was signed off, with a Valentine’s card posted to her home last February. Ms Fitzpatrick said: “I felt insulted, humiliated and degraded as a woman, and I felt I was being made fun of. “I thought they were from colleagues because phrases like ‘old troll’ and ‘Canadian Jock’ had been used about me at work. “Someone with a sick mind was sending them to intimidate me and frighten me, because I’m a woman working in what is seen as a man’s job in Marine Scotland.” Ms Fitzpatrick said that “nothing changed” despite complaining to Marine Scotland’s human resources department. She added: “When I first started getting the cards it made me feel awful, but as they continued it affected my self-esteem and I became a recluse. “Somebody was controlling how I felt about my security and there was nothing I could do about it. “I don’t really go out and with everything going on I did contact Dignitas in Switzerland because I’d had enough. “This has driven me to almost commit suicide.” Representing Marine Scotland, solicitor Andrew Gibson argued that there was no proof that the letters had been sent by her workmates. The lawyer said that Ms Fitzpatrick was “disliked” in the fishing community and suggested “disgruntled fishermen” who she had cautioned in her career could have posted the cards. Mr Gibson said: “One interpretation is that the cards could have come from aggrieved fishermen who have made complaints about you previously.” And he indicated that the complainant may have sent herself the letters in an effort to get certain colleagues into trouble. Ms Fitzpatrick responded: “If I started to do something like that, send myself cards, I would need to check myself into a mental institution.” The tribunal, before Judge James Hendry, continues today. Call for independent inquiry into DeeAnn Fitzpatrick harassment case Independent inquiry into Marine Scotland bullying claims urged by MSP Review concludes into Marine Scotland bullying claims Fisheries officer chair incident ‘completely unacceptable’ Aberdeen. fishery officer Marine Scotland Scrabster	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10788
__label__wiki	0.796701	0.796701	Clinton the musical coming to NYC Clinton the musical coming to NYC Clinton the musical coming to NYC Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://press.sn/1miTVuy AP Published 10:10 a.m. ET June 24, 2014 NEW YORK (AP) — A musical about former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton will have its debut as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival next month. “Clinton” was nominated for best new musical at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Its creators are Australian brothers Paul and Michael Hodge. The musical features two “Bill Clinton” characters. Karl Kenzler will play W.J. Clinton; Duke LaFoon will play “Billy.” Alet Taylor will play Hillary Rodham Clinton. The Hodges’ description of their work asserts that “politics is show business for ugly people.’” It’ll be performed at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center July 18 through July 25. Other characters include Newt Gingrich, Monica Lewinsky and Eleanor Roosevelt. Read or Share this story: http://press.sn/1miTVuy Colorscape organizers defend decision to pull Peter Yarrow Peter Yarrow pulled from Colorscape Festival lineup Don't miss it! Week's top 10 Binghamton events Soundoff: What's new on the Ithaca music scene From 'School of Rock' to actual rock, young Endicott talent returns home Here's what to catch onstage in the Southern Tier	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10789
__label__wiki	0.64322	0.64322	lifecell Selects Odine Solutions and Affirmed Networks to Deliver Virtualized Services to Business and Consumer Subscribers in Ukraine Deployment Represents the Ukraine's First Commercial Virtualized LTE Core Network Affirmed Networks Aug 14, 2018, 09:15 ET ACTON, Mass., Aug. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Odine Solutions, the leading NFV systems integrator in EMEA today announced that, together with Affirmed Networks, the leader in virtualized mobile networks, have successfully deployed a virtualized network for lifecell, a leading mobile network operator covering Ukraine. The deployment, which represents Ukraine's first virtualized LTE Core network in production, allows lifecell to transform its network to deliver a wide range of next-generation mobile services. The selection of Affirmed Networks' 5G ready, web scale mobile core solution enables a seamless migration to deliver 5G services. A proven platform currently supporting more than 80 service providers worldwide, Affirmed's virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) will allow lifecell to offer new tailored services and develop new revenue streams by taking advantage of Affirmed Networks' solutions including network slicing and virtual probes. To ensure an efficient deployment and seamless migration, lifecell chose Odine Solutions based on their proven track record of delivering end-to-end systems integration and managed services for m MNOs deploying virtualized network functions and infrastructures in EMEA. "We believe that virtualized networks offer tremendous growth opportunities for us to reduce costs and drive new revenue growth. Our selection of Odine Solutions as the prime integrator combined with Affirmed Networks' cloud-native solution enables us to receive these benefits as we continue on our path to digital transformation and 5G readiness," said Mahmut Ünsal Erüreten, lifecell's CTO. "A trusted regional systems integrator with a track record of successful NFV deployments was essential to ensure a smooth transformation along this journey and we selected Odine Solutions." "Operators worldwide have realized the transformative benefits that virtualized network architectures can deliver to their networks and their business," said Mohammed Shanableh, Affirmed Networks' Vice President Global Operations. "lifecell is an example of a truly innovative operator that is a first-mover in their region in delivering a next-generation network that will allow their customers to capitalize on the new breed of services that will be possible over both 4G and 5G." "We are proud to take the lead in the deployment of a fully virtualized, cloud-native solution for lifecell to help them become the first operator to deploy a virtualized LTE Core network in Ukraine," said Alper Tunga Burak, Odine Solutions, Managing Partner Sales & Marketing. About lifecell: lifecell is Ukrainian digital operator providing true freedom of communication. With the help of the available high-speed mobile Internet, lifecell offers advanced mobile communication abilities for all users, regardless of age or knowledge of technology. lifecell is wholly-owned by Turkcell, a leading supplier of converged telecommunications and technology services. At the end of the Q2 2018, 3-month active subscriber lifecell base is of 7.8 million users. About Odine Solutions Odine Solutions is a market leading Systems Integrator with a deep focus on Tier-1 Mobile Network Function Virtualization in EMEA with unparalleled expertise in production deployments of Red Hat OpenStack, VMware Cloud OS, and VNF Solutions such as EPC, GiLAN, DPI, IMS Core, WebRTC, and Voice over LTE/WiFi. Odine Solutions also owns and manages a private cloud infrastructure enabling PaaS/SaaS offerings for Communication Service Providers and Wholesale Voice/Data Aggregators in 36 countries through regional POPs located in USA, UK and Germany. About Affirmed Networks, Inc. Affirmed Networks has achieved significant attention as its Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) solution has become the standard for the world's top mobile operators. Currently, the company has been deployed commercially, including in Tier 1 and Tier 2 mobile networks, and is engaged in many trials worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.affirmednetworks.com. SOURCE Affirmed Networks http://www.affirmednetworks.com Affirmed Networks Delivers VMware-Based 5G Mobile Core Solution... Affirmed Networks Announces UnityCloud™, Bringing Together 5G and ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10790
__label__cc	0.522891	0.477109	Choose the Québec City region Our events Economic news International talent Choose Québec City Our business environment Our economics statistics Our media center Life sciences and health technologies: A booming industry in Québec City Are you interested in health and the science and technology that surrounds it? You won’t be disappointed in Québec City. From basic research, to patient treatment and prevention, to disease screening, the life science and health technology industry benefits from the region’s exceptional business environment. It is home to world-renowned research centers, several industry leaders and a multitude of innovative companies. They provide the Québec City region with cutting-edge expertise in: The region is also a significant decision-making centre in the health field. It builds on successful inter-sectoral collaborations that provides real proximity to all industry players. It’s an initiative that makes it a real incubator of innovative techniques that revolutionize the health field. Here you will learn why Québec City is fertile ground for the life sciences and health technologies industry. Some figures about life sciences in the Québec City region Data: Québec International, 2016 (6750 direct jobs) in sales R&D centres, chairs and research laboratories Life sciences and health technologies in Québec City Meet researchers and entrepreneurs who are making great strides in health sciences and health technologies and who have chosen Québec City. See how they innovate and why they decided to do it here. With: Gary Kobinger, Professor at the Department of Microbiology - Infectiology and Immunology and Director of the Centre de recherche en infectiologie (CRI) at Université Laval Bruce Clark, President and CEO of Medicago Expertise that advances health Did you notice that many leaders in life sciences and health technologies have established themselves in the Québec City metropolitan area? Their presence helps the region stand out and enables them to play home to many innovative companies with advanced expertise. See some of these organizations below, organized by sector: BIOPHARMACEUTICALS AND DIAGNOSTICS Here are some of the companies and organizations in the field of biopharmaceuticals and diagnostics that are established in the provincial capital region: AEF Global, BD Diagnostics, Endoceutics, Feldan Therapeutics, Folia Biotech, GlaxoSmithKline, Optel Group — Pharmaceutical, Syneos Health, Maresins Pharma, Matrix Innovation, Medicago, OmegaChem, Pharmalab, SiliCycle, SyntBioLab MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION Here are some of the organizations in medical technology and health-related information that have chosen the Québec City region: Asentri, B-Temia, DoMedic, GenePOC, Optel Group — Medical Devices, Gydle, Icentia, Moore Med-Tech, Myca, Opsens Medical, Orthofab, PetalMD, Prehos, Steris Corporation, Solutions Hospitalis, True Positive Medical Devices, TSO3, UmanoMedical NATURAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS Here are the health and wellness products companies located in the Québec City region: Aliksir, Atrium Innovations, Bain Ultra, Nutrajit, Dectro International, Epiderma, IFF - Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, Immanence Dermo Correction, Innovactiv, ChewPod by Khloros, Laboratoires Bio ForeXtra, Diana Food, Phytimpact, SiliCycle Internationally-renowned researchers and discoveries As you may imagine, having so many innovative companies and research centres in the same region creates an environment conducive to attracting great researchers and nurturing discoveries. This is the case in the Québec City area. Several advancements have been made here, including new vaccines for certain viruses and new treatments for different diseases. Several internationally-recognized researchers are behind this work and the major breakthroughs that follow. Here are some of them: Michel G. Bergeron, Founder of the Infectious Disease Research Centre at Université Laval Gary Kobinger, Director of Infectious Disease Research Centre at Université Laval Sylvain Moineau, Canada Research Chair in Bacteriophage Jean-Pierre Després, Scientific Director for the Centre de recherche sur les soins et les services at the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale Active, well-known research centres As you know, research is an important driver in the health and life sciences community. The Université Laval is very active in the field. The Québec City region offers many possibilities and areas of research. Here are some of the research centres for which Québec City is famous: Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec – Université Laval Infectious Disease Research Centre (CRI) — Université Laval Québec Heart and Lung Institute (CRIUCPQ) CERVO Brain Research Centre Would you like to know more about the research centres, their researchers and their projects? Visit our page about Life Sciences and Health Technology Research in Québec City. Find out more about health sciences research Private and public investment for a fertile, vital industry An industry’s vitality soon attracts investors. The Québec City region is no exception. The life sciences and health technology community’s vitality means that it can count on significant investments, both private and public. Here are some major investments that were recently announced or ongoing: Construction of the new Québec hospital complex by the Société québécoise des infrastructures Public investment of $1.967 billion Construction of a research and production complex for Medicago Private investment of $245 million Construction of an integrated regional cancer center at l’Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis Public investment of $158 million Construction of a pharmaceutical complex for EndoCeutics Private investment of $80 million Québec VITAE: An industrial cluster in health sciences Do you think it's important for an industries’ companies and researchers to work together to advance their field? This is what Québec Vitae does! It’s an industry group that brings the provincial capital’s life sciences and medical technologies companies and organizations together to foster better cooperation. Becoming a member of such a group also enables you to benefit from the support, activities, projects and programs which are tailor-made for the sector’s companies. It’s a great way for industry players to work together to position the region's expertise and to contribute to its growth. Are you curious about this cluster? Learn more about it on its website. Visit Québec VITAE Discover great business reads Vaccination programs substantially reduce HPV infections and precancerous cervical lesions Great Exposure at BIO 2019 for Quebec’s Life Sciences Business Ecosystem Opsens Solutions Further Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio with USPTO Grant TSO3 Announces Group Purchasing Agreement with Capstone Health Alliance Devonian Announces the Filing of a New Patent Application Related to Use of Thylakoids as Delivery System for Cannabinoïds and Other Liposoluble Molecules Reach out to Québec International for any questions you may have, to book an appointment, or to discuss your project. Our team will be in contact with you as soon as possible. Receive a review of the region’s economic news and a list of upcoming activities on business and entrepreneurship. You can also discover the Québec City region from a new perspective. I'm registering Our events Economic news About us Contact us International recruiting Sales and export Entrepreneurship R&D and innovation Set up and business expansion Industrial networking Choose the Québec City region Our economic statistics Our business environment Our industries Québec city, it's simple Visit Québec First Québec International About us Our team Press room Our Board of directors Our partners Our careers Our privacy policy Our netiquette © 2019 Québec International	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10797
__label__wiki	0.880206	0.880206	Wonder Woman 1984 Leak Finally Reveals How Steve Trevor Returns in The Sequel by Bibhu Prasad Wonder Woman 1984 Steve Trevor Chris Pine’s Steve Trevor has arguably one of the strongest character arcs in the entirety of the DC Extended Universe. First coming into the spotlight in Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman, Chris pine’s popularity has only soared as the audience has received his portrayal of the character in the warmest possible manner. The life and death of Steve Trevor was a pivotal point for Diana Prince to become the Wonder Woman. It was Steve who taught her that true evil is not some random villain but something that has been always lurking within us and the only force that could vanquish it is love. Trevor’s sacrifice cemented his role and stature in Wonder Woman’s life. The viewers were also visibly emotional to see Pine’s character make the hard choice. So when a certain DCEU leak started to circulate confirming Steve Trevor’s return to the DCEU in Wonder Woman 1984, fans could not stop but smile back. Presenting – Wonder Woman 1984 Leak finally reveals how Steve Trevor returns in the sequel! In the movie, Steve Trevor is a war veteran fighting for the British forces against the Germans in World War 1. After Steve crash lands into Themyscira, he is greeted by the most beautiful woman on Earth who saves him from drowning – Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman, played by Gal Gadot. Their adventures to stop the Greek God of War Ares from destroying the world and plunging it into eternal violence finally takes them into the heart of the enemy territory, where Steve finally decides to put his life on the line to destroy a deadly nerve gas from turning the tide of war. That was what fans thought was the last of Steve Trevor they see as Gal Gadot’s character bid her love interest a tear-jerking goodbye. Chris Pine was not done with the Wonder Woman franchise though. Wonder Woman 1984, the sequel to Wonder Woman, has already started its promotional campaign and the official poster images for the movie have been already released. And astonishingly, it features Chris Pine as a member of the acting crew. That means that Steve Trevor is going to be a part of the Wonder Woman 1984’s acting crew. Fans and journalists alike were really confused as to how Jenkins intends to bring Trevor back into the fold. Remember – this is a superhero movie. It has story elements inspired directly from the comic books. You cannot actually expect logic to take the centre stage in a franchise that has flying aliens and masked bat theme vigilantes fighting an un-killable monster clone monster from outer space. Steve Trevor being resurrected back must not come as a surprise since dead people coming back to life is a common trope in the comic books. If the source material itself permits it, why should the movies be any different? The villain of the movie will be Maxwell Lord, played by Pedro Pascal. The actor has been at the limelight for his role in several blockbuster productions like Kingsman: The Golden Circle, The Great Wall, Narcos and Game of Thrones. He will play the billionaire DC Super-Villain but he will not have powers similar to what his character has in the comic books. Instead of psychic abilities, Maxwell Lord will have the power to grant wishes but at a great cost. Lord will be responsible for giving Kristen Wiig’s character her powers which would transform her into the Super Villainess Cheetah. It is also being theorized that the Lord has something to do with Trevor’s resurrection since he can grant wishes at a price. So maybe Diana asked Lord to grant her a wish of her own. We will know for sure what happens next as more updates grace the internet. Maxwell Lord has been adapted for a live-action production in the past. In Super Girl and Smallville, a live-action version of him actually made it to the small screens. But those iterations of his characters were not received very well. Let us hope Pedro Pascal does not let us down. A lot is riding on his able shoulders this time. Bibhu Prasad Do I really look like a guy with a plan? You know what I am? I’m a dog chasing cars. I wouldn’t know what to do with one if I caught it! You know, I just… do things New BTS Video Shows Important Iron Man-Doctor Strange Scene Removed From Avengers: Endgame Nee Mukilo Mp3 Song Download in High Definition (HD) Audio	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10798
__label__cc	0.659983	0.340017	Phnom Penh Post - Local coffee sector gets a jolt Local coffee sector gets a jolt Cheng Sokhorng \| Publication date 05 May 2017 \| 06:21 ICT Cafe Mondulkiri staff set up a booth at the Cambodian Franchise & Licensing exhibition yesterday in Phnom Penh’s Koh Pich centre. Heng Chivoan Fri, 5 May 2017 Cheng Sokhorng Several international and local coffee industry representatives gathered yesterday for the start of a three-day event promoting partnerships and franchising opportunities to satisfy Cambodia’s growing coffee cravings. The exhibition, which will last until May 6, aims to provide a business to business platform to explore growth opportunities in Cambodia’s rapidly growing retail coffee industry. Overall, 45 company representatives, including equipment suppliers, franchisers and coffee producers, from 18 different countries came together for the event. “This was the right time to organise a coffee show because coffee shops are growing quite well in Cambodia,” said Edward Lui, managing director of Conference and Exhibition Management services, which set up the exhibition. The event includes displays of coffee and roasting equipment as well as coffee beans, tea and other beverage products, according to Lui. He added that Cambodia should work to implement a franchise law to guarantee legal brand protection and encourage more franchising, including for coffee chains. Cambodia already produces coffee across several provinces, including Mondulkiri, Ratanakkiri, and Pailin, according to Minister of Industry Cham Prasith. He added that local coffee products have gained popularity in both the domestic and international markets. “We have a natural and high-quality coffee bean production in Cambodia, so now we only need high-quality coffee machines to produce tasty coffee,” he said yesterday. “We need to learn from the experiences of the exhibition about how to compete in terms of quality and service so that we can succeed in the industry.” Prasith explained that the Kingdom is still working to draft a franchise protection law, which should be completed by the end of the year. He also encouraged local entrepreneurs to create their own Cambodian coffee brands. “Royalty and franchising fees are high [for the local market] so it is hard to bring some franchises to Cambodia because it is not always easy to be profitable,” he said. “It is better for Cambodians to create their own brands, like creating mobile coffee carts, which will bring more profits and can become their own franchises in the future.” Sovann Nakry, managing director of local brand Eysan Coffee, said the coffee industry was currently growing rapidly and her company was looking to create its own franchise to benefit from the growth. “The coffee business is growing well and we produce our own coffee to supply local coffee shops,” she said. “We are now trying to build up our reputation in the market so that we can start exporting abroad.” Nakry said the brand was importing coffee products from Vietnam and Laos while selling locally produced Mondulkiri coffee beans. The company also imports and distributes Italian made coffee machines in Cambodia. “Right now it is a challenge to get people to buy some of our products because consumers do not understand the value of quality coffee yet,” she said. “I believe that soon, Cambodian coffee drinkers will start to appreciate high quality and more expensive coffee.” Contact author: Cheng Sokhorng Wild coffee facing ‘extinction’ Trouble brews as Lao coffee growers request government help Zoo Cafe, a happy place for guests and pets Business Insider: Coffee culture perks up market The Lion City’s take on toast It was a lucky break for a man on a coffee break A capital man just wanted a safe place to charge his phone, but he ended up next to a thief at a Daun Penh district The story behind Story Coffee Roasters Flood of bubble tea competition for Chatime franchise MY PHNOM PENH: Moeng Meta, Art Manager	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10800
__label__cc	0.724712	0.275288	Your Facebook Ads Are About To Get Creepier Facebook already knows a lot about you. You look at a pair of shoes online one time and for the next 3 months, those shoes haunt your news feed. They constantly pop up in ad form, reminding you of that night when you decided you could pull off high-top sneakers. If you find that common occurrence creepy, you haven’t seen anything yet. Facebook recently announced that it will start combining in-network data (what you do on a site like Facebook) with the things you do on other websites. Facebook explains it this way: “Let's say that you’re thinking about buying a new TV, and you start researching TVs on the web and in mobile apps. We may show you ads for deals on a TV to help you get the best price or other brands to consider. And because we think you're interested in electronics, we may show you ads for other electronics in the future, like speakers or a game console to go with your new TV.” A new TV is one thing, but what happens when you buy a present for a baby shower? Will you suddenly be inundated with ads for birthing coaches and Diaper Genies? The good news is that you’ll be able to opt out of these kinds of ads entirely. Because Facebook is adopting the industry-standard Digital Advertising Alliance behavioral advertising opt-out tool, you can simply go to: aboutads.info/choices and click to opt-out Facebook from your specific browser. While Facebook’s new advertising tactics will be seen as smart customization by some and as a voyeuristic invasion of privacy by others, they certainly raise an interesting question. In a world where people want increasingly customized products, services and conversations with companies, how much is too much? When does it cross a line? As you develop your marketing and work to target specific groups, keep in mind that while it’s good to know your audience, using every available detail about their lives to sell them something might not be the best approach.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10803
__label__cc	0.629551	0.370449	National FFA Organization and AgriNovus Indiana Announce Cutting-Edge Initiative to Showcase Transformational Innovation The National FFA Organization and AgriNovus Indiana are bringing the convergence of innovative technology, science, research and entrepreneurship to FFA members attending the 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo through the inaugural Blue Room. The 17,000-square-foot Blue Room will be unveiled at the 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo “Today’s FFA members are our future leaders in the industry,” said Mark Poeschl, chief executive officer of National FFA. “Through agricultural education and FFA, our members are bringing their skill sets to the 21st century; we know they will be the change in our industry." INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (PRWEB) June 28, 2018 The National FFA Organization and AgriNovus Indiana are bringing the convergence of innovative technology, science, research and entrepreneurship to FFA members attending the 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo through the inaugural Blue Room. The Blue Room is the kickoff to Blue 365, an initiative that will bring this same innovation into classrooms and impact more than 650,000 members nationwide. FFA student members are the future leaders of the food industry, which is relying on this generation to meet unparalleled challenges to feed a growing world population. Through the vision and commitment of AgriNovus Indiana, the National FFA is unveiling the Blue Room experience at the national convention and expo—the nation’s largest student convention—hosted in Indianapolis Oct. 24-27. The Blue Room is the organization’s comprehensive vision for Blue 365, which serves as the latest catalyst for evolving sustainability, innovative efficiency and preparing the future leaders who will solve the world’s critical agricultural challenges. This partnership and industry support exemplify why Indiana is the premier location to showcase innovation and cultivate talent within the agricultural sector. The 17,000-square-foot interactive Blue Room will center on the challenges facing our community—from respecting the planet to the urgent matter of feeding the world. This cutting-edge approach will focus on experiential learning and thought-provoking exposure to the convergence of agriculture, technology, human health, engineering, and more. “Today’s FFA members are our future leaders in the industry,” said Mark Poeschl, chief executive officer of National FFA. “Through agricultural education and FFA, our members are bringing their skill sets to the 21st century; we know they will be the change in our industry. The Blue Room allows us to begin exposing our members to current innovations within the food and agriculture sectors and be the spark they need to create the next big idea in agriculture.” Beth Bechdol, president and chief executive officer of AgriNovus Indiana, shares Poeschl’s excitement of bringing The Blue Room to FFA members. “Today’s food and agricultural industry is bursting with cutting-edge technology, science and research—from genomics and microbiology to artificial intelligence, robotics and informatics,” Bechdol said. “AgriNovus Indiana is committed to showcasing the power of these and other agbioscience innovations whether they come from a large company, a university or an entrepreneur. The Blue Room is just the place to bring together these real-world innovations, giving FFA members an experience to see and to understand how technology will help us feed the world, protect the planet and improve human lives.” Gov. Eric Holcomb supports the initiative and says it makes sense that a partnership like this would happen right here in Indiana. “Two of our finest organizations, The National FFA and AgriNovus Indiana have created an innovative way for young people to explore careers in the always-evolving agbioscience industry. Hoosiers are innovators and leaders in the agbiosciences, the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, logistics and tech, and we have been for over 200 years. The Blue Room will help inspire the next generation of agbioscience leaders.” Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of DowDuPont, and Elanco are also proud participating sponsors of The Blue Room and supporting partners of AgriNovus Indiana. To view the live stream of the press event, click here. The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 653,359 student members who belong to one of 8,568 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. About National FFA Organization The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 653,359 student members as part of 8,568 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a federal charter granted by the 81st United States Congress and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook, Twitter and the official National FFA Organization blog. About National FFA Foundation The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give. Kristy Meyer The Blue Room will offer opportunities for FFA members to delve a bit deeper into innovation and technology.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10806
__label__wiki	0.900986	0.900986	Breakfast Briefing: 5 things for PR pros to know on Tuesday morning June 25, 2019 by Diana Bradley A Goldman Sachs comms exec on coming out as transgender; Butt selfies?; and other news. Photo credit: Getty Images Coming out as transgender in comms has its own challenges. Goldman Sachs corporate comms MD Michael DuVally left work on the Friday before Memorial Day, returning the next week as Maeve. She penned an op-ed for PRWeek on what it has been like, as a comms pro, having to inform both co-workers and the press about the transition. Why you might start seeing butt selfies in your social media feed. Hudson Cutler and its client Dating Positives are asking people to take (fully dressed) butt selfies, or "belfies," and post them to social media with the hashtag #WeNeedAButton. The campaign, which launches on Tuesday, calls on patient-matching websites to include a button or a filter indicating which doctors are queer-friendly. PRWeek has the full story on the cheeky campaign. Trump has a shortlist to replace Sarah Huckabee Sanders. President Donald Trump told The Hill that he is considering four or five "very good people, very good names" for the White House press secretary position. He added that Sanders is "irreplaceable." Trump did not name any possible replacements, but those reportedly in the running include Stephanie Grisham, the first lady's deputy chief of staff and communications director; and deputy White House press secretary Hogan Gidley. Facebook’s Nick Clegg takes veiled shot at Apple. The VP of global affairs and comms said in a speech Monday at the Hertie School of Governance in the German capital that "some other big tech companies" cater to an "exclusive club" of wealthy consumers, while Facebook just wants to connect the world. "And you don’t do that by charging for admission," he said. The mystery behind Wendy’s lunch invite has been revealed. Wendy’s teased its Twitter followers with a Google Calendar invite on Monday, asking its 3.21 million followers to lunch on August 19. Later on Monday, Wendy’s posted a picture of a Leo constellation made from chicken nuggets, with the text, "The stars have aligned," to announce that it is bringing back spicy chicken nuggets on that date. The menu item’s return started with a tweet from Chance the Rapper in May and then 2 million likes to bring back Spicy Chicken Nuggets, which happened in less than 48 hours. Wendy's ups Carl Loredo to US CMO 'If they dare to sell frozen beef, they dare to be destroyed': Why Wendy's spent 10 hours knocking Fortnite's Durr Burger 'You're going to see more stuff like this': Wendy's on its fan-inspired S'Awesome Bacon Classic Twitter comment inspires new Wendy's burger, commercial Cup Noodles onesie, anyone? Instant ramen brand gets quirky e-commerce site	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10807
__label__cc	0.72697	0.27303	Lane Cove Council’s $2.9 million cycling infrastructure plan Lane Cove Council plans to invest $2.9 million in new cycling facilities in an effort to encourage cycling uptake and improve the experience of current cyclists. In particular, the plan aims to attract two types of cyclists, the Enthused and Confident and the Interested but Concerned[1]. The four categories of cyclists are: Strong and Fearless:… Read more » Casuarina Square case study – Retail car park optimisation Located at 14km north of Darwin city centre, Casuarina Square is the largest shopping centre in the Northern Territory. The GPT Group (GPT) have owned and managed the centre since it was built in 1973. Four major redevelopments have been undertaken since that time. Home to over 200 stores, Casuarina Square is the number one…... Please Register or Log In for more. Parking and Traffic Studies for The Finery, Mirvac ptc. is proud to have provided parking and traffic engineering advice to Mirvac for The Finery, a residential development comprising six buildings and 227 units located at 13-17 Lachlan Street in Waterloo. Our involvement in this project started with the preparation of a parking and traffic assessment to accompany the Development Application (DA) to the… Read more » Is driving to school becoming the norm? To shed some light in the much-debated issue of school traffic, we gathered data from six schools we have worked at in the last couple of years (click on the image above to see the details). In most of the charts, you can see that at least half of the students arrive by car (blue… Read more » ptc. works with HI to achieve the new Forensic Medicine and Coroners Court Complex NSW Health Infrastructure completed the new Forensic Medicine and Coroners Complex in early December. The $91.5 million development, located at Lidcombe, replaces the facility at Glebe, where the coronial and forensic medicine services have been provided for more than 40 years. The new complex delivers additional court rooms for the NSW Coroners Court and expanded… Read more » Psychology applied to traffic engineering Although traffic engineering is in the realm of the exact sciences, understanding human behaviour and applying psychological principles can be useful to increase safety and compliant behaviour by road users. This is illustrated by an experiment conducted in the US, which was designed to increase the number of drivers stopping for pedestrians at crosswalks. According… Read more » Beer with an Engineer Steve Wellman, Senior Civil/Traffic Engineer at ptc., was recently interviewed by Melanie and Dominic De Gioia for their podcast Beer with an Engineer. The hot topic of the interview revolved around the issues with Sydney’s transport planning and the lack of integrated options. Steve pointed out examples such as the fact that Westconnex construction works… Read more » Supporting The Shepherd Centre Our team of consultants recently prepared parking and traffic studies to accompany the Development Application of the new Shepherd Centre in Campbelltown. The proposed centre will include five therapy rooms with the capacity of conducting 20 one-on-one sessions per day. We are proud to support this worthwhile charity organisation. The Shepherd Centre assists children with… Read more » “A Smarter City” is a winning presentation (and a great initiative by Wollongong Council) We are pleased to announce that “A Smarter City – Wollongong City Integrated Parking Guidance System” was awarded the best presentation within the Traffic Engineering and Road Management stream at the 2018 AITPM Conference. We congratulate Andrew Morse, partner and Senior Traffic Engineer, who presented the case study at the conference and Grant Mclean, Senior…... A Smarter Town Centre Andrew Morse, Partner and Senior Traffic Engineer, will be presenting the case study “A Smarter Town Centre – Wollongong City Integrated Parking Guidance System” at the 2018 AITPM National Conference in Perth. Our team, led by Grant McLean, Senior Consultant, designed an integrated Parking Guidance System (PGS) combining 10 car parks within the CBD with… Read more » French Grand Prix faced major traffic issues Any team responsible for the organisation of a major event will spend many hours covering all the details in regards to what attendees will encounter once they arrive at the venue. The organisers of the French Grand Prix probably made sure that drivers had the infrastructure they needed, VIP guests received the best service and… Read more » Lane Cove PAMP study Earlier this year, ptc. was engaged by Lane Cove Council to review and update the 2013 Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) for the Lane Cove Local Government Area. A PAMP is a comprehensive strategic action plan which allows Council to prioritise its tasks to improve the pedestrian network. The aim of this type… Read more » Royal Randwick Racecourse case study Car park design from pre-DA through construction to operation The Australian Turf Club (ATC) is currently completing the construction of a standalone, multi-storey car park for 600 cars within Royal Randwick Racecourse for use by members during race carnivals and other events. Concept stage and approval process ptc. was engaged during the concept stage, which…... Six steps to add value to your car park We are issuing a new series of videos discussing the six areas which every car park owner or manager should focus on to bring extra value to their asset. ptc. Managing Partner, Cristina Lynn, will cover a range of topics from car park design to differentiation, providing valuable advice on each video. Watch the first… Read more » Looking into the future, that’s how you win! Eric Ye, Junior Traffic Engineer at ptc., received, on the 27th February 2018, the GHD Undergraduate Student Award promoted by the Institute of Transportation Engineers Australia New Zealand (ITEANZ). Eric was awarded for his thesis: Lane Distribution Optimisation of Autonomous Vehicles for Highway Congestion Control, which he authored as part of his studies in… Read more » William Inglis & Son Development The Inglis’ Riverside Stables, a $140 million complex at Warwick Farm, has officially opened on 5th February 2018 and its first sales event starts this weekend. 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__label__cc	0.718045	0.281955	Skip to main content » Skip to section navigation » Top of page Admissions » Visit Ready to see Purchase College for yourself? Visit campus for a tour and ask questions, meet students and faculty, and get a feel for why the campus vibe here is a little offbeat. Counselor Professional Development Day at Purchase College Time: 8:30am—2:00pm We offer many types of visits—you choose based on your schedule and interests. Campus Visit Calendar Below are different visit options with descriptions of each visit type. Information Sessions and Tours For a general overview of Purchase College, its academic programs, and life on campus, we offer Information Sessions and Tours. All are welcome to attend, but if you have a specific interest in the disciplines below, we encourage you to attend the program-specific sessions listed below. Campus Tours Only Campus Tours include stops at a sample residence hall room, dining facilities, classrooms, and the library. Transfer Tuesday We can help you navigate during Transfer Tuesdays, which include an individual meeting with an admissions advisor, a group Q&A exclusively for prospective transfer students, and a campus tour. Prospective students should attend this session if you’d like to learn more about majors in art and design, music, acting, theatre design/technology, and film. Offered on select dates during the Fall and Spring semesters. This session is specifically for prospective students interested in the Conservatory of Dance.Offered on select dates during the Fall and Spring semesters. Admissions interviews are not mandatory, but we do offer you the opportunity to have an interview with one of our admissions counselors. An interview will allow you to tell us more about yourself than can typically be expressed in a written application, and may help the admissions committee make a more informed decision about your enrollment. To schedule an interview, call the Admissions Office at (914) 251-6300. Interview appointments are generally available on weekdays throughout the year. You should schedule an interview after you have submitted an application for admission. Read our interview policy to learn more This immersive event features an information session, campus tour, community fair with academic programs and optional financial aid sessions, and open studio tours in the conservatory buildings. Offered twice in the fall; October and November. We offer visits tailored to groups of ten or more people. Choosing Purchase Transfer and Liberal Studies Off Campus Visits During the summer, the Office of Admissions is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The office will be closed July 4 - July 7. Email: admissions@purchase.edu Visit our interactive map to learn more about our campus. A campus map PDF is also available for download. Admissions on the Road Westchester County Attractions For information about cancellations due to inclement weather please call the Admissions main number (914) 251-6300. Today at Purchase Apply for Admission Neuberger Museum of Art The Performing Arts Center	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10811
__label__wiki	0.917906	0.917906	Amid all the disarray, President Donald Trump is resuming a partisan mantle he views as a unifier for the right: border warrior. \| Evan Vucci/AP Photo Trump owns the shutdown. And he’s OK with that. The president spent the weekend digging in on his position, and aides say he accepts a closure that could drag into the new year. By CHRISTOPHER CADELAGO President Donald Trump is now the “proud” owner of a government shutdown — his third. And he doesn’t seem to mind. The threat of an extended shutdown is far less of a concern to the president than not making good on his central campaign pledge to build a border wall and looking like a fraud, according to White House aides and Trump allies. Trump spent the weekend digging in on his position behind closed doors, meeting with hard-line conservatives and signaling through his top aides that he could stomach a closure that could drag on well into the new year. Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, set the bar on Sunday. “I don’t think things are going to move very quickly here for the next couple of days,” he told Chris Wallace in an interview on Fox News. The holiday shutdown comes amid a series of tumultuous Cabinet shakeups — Trump announced on Sunday that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis would depart earlier than expected — a stock market rout and turbulence from the Republican congressional ranks over the president’s decision to pull troops from Syria and scale back the U.S. presence in Afghanistan. The ‘all-I-want-for-Christmas-is-$5-billion-for-the-wall’ shutdown By JOHN BRESNAHAN and JAKE SHERMAN Amid all the disarray, Trump is resuming a partisan mantle he views as a unifier for the right: border warrior. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), the House Freedom Caucus chairman, compared Trump’s stand to the Battle of the Alamo, offering that the historic struggle between Texans and victorious Mexicans is remembered “not because they won there, [but] because they fought there.” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who lunched with Trump and Meadows on Saturday at the White House, argued that Democrats and their leaders were the reason the country was in for a protracted confrontation. “Sen. Schumer, we’re not going to abandon the wall,” Graham said later Saturday, referring to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). “We’re going to build a wall, and to all those Americans who want us to abandon the wall and open up the border, that’s what this fight’s about.” The president’s aides, in private, have half-heartedly tried to pin the blame on Democrats — despite their boss’ saying earlier this month in the Oval Office that he would be proud to shut down the government for border security, suggesting that the American people were with him on the issue. Trump, who cast the southern border wall in political terms as a “total winner,” even as polls show that majorities of Americans don’t support the structure, is marching out senior administration officials to assert that he’s been “very clear” about his expectations for funding various “physical barriers.” “We are open to a lot of different options along those lines,” one of the officials said. Shutdown could stretch into 2019 By SARAH FERRIS, QUINT FORGEY and HEATHER CAYGLE Mulvaney said on Sunday that the president’s wall demands were “absolutely necessary.” Republicans are not uniformly falling in line. Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee blasted Trump for failing to avoid the partial shutdown, dismissing his hardening negotiating posture on immigration as “a made-up fight so that the president could look like he’s fighting.” Trump did not arrive voluntarily at his latest choice to pursue the wall at all costs. Last week, he came under withering attacks from conservatives — notably commentators and hosts who appear on Fox News — who urged the president to veto a Senate-approved bill without wall funding that would have averted the shutdown. Republicans close to the president said he was shocked by the swift reaction, particularly given everything he’d done up to that point, and that he had come to see this hinge moment as his best, and possibly last, chance to extract significant wall funding. As the shutdown became a reality, some advisers have urged Trump to focus entirely on the border and Democrats’ intransigence, despite their backing similar security funding before he became president. One ally said the goal was to center the clash on who is with Trump and who is against him. As Graham put it, “This is about them hating Trump so much, wanting him to lose, they can’t understand that America needs to win.” Trump hints shutdown could be a 'long stay' By BRENT D. GRIFFITHS Trump’s reelection campaign has leapt quickly at the chance to capitalize on the stalemate and paint him as an authentic promise-keeper. One Trump campaign appeal to supporters tarred Democrats as insensitive to the safety of Americans. “FIGHT BACK,” it implored. “Donate to become an Official Build the Wall Member.” And other Trump-backed groups are running ads and circulating petitions to Republicans. For the president, the border wall is about far more than a structure, allies concede. The White House has long seen his “Build the wall” promise as an indicator for how far his early pledges alone could take him with voters he’ll need to secure reelection. “The wall is important, but it’s more the underlying anti-immigrant message that’s the key,” a former White House official said. In addition to saying Mexico would pay for the wall — a goal the administration maintains is still viable, albeit most likely retroactively — others of Trump’s big early claims remain unfulfilled and look increasingly doubtful. During his 2016 campaign, Trump estimated he would complete the entire border wall within two years from the time he started. “We’ll start quickly,” he added. “And it’ll be a real wall.” While the wall has yet to come to fruition, the president has been filling the void with more words. Trump repeatedly boasts about how much of the wall has already been built, even though little if any building has happened, let alone during his presidency. To keep up appearances during the midterm elections, aides handed out signs that read “Finish the Wall.” Well before the recent conservative backlash reared, one threat the president’s team identified on the subject was supporters beginning to doubt his ability to deliver. Though Trump could continue to point a finger at Congress, which has given him only a fraction of what he wants for border security, another person close to the president noted that the government-funding exercise was one area where he had the ultimate say. For now, it’s a function of leverage, which the ally acknowledged Democrats have. Government Shutdown 2019 Mark Meadows	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10819
__label__cc	0.600511	0.399489	#DStrong Blood Drive Special blood drive held in memory of Dorian Murray Stonington community encouraged to give blood and be #D-Strong FARMINGTON, Conn. — At 8 years old, before dying of terminal cancer, Dorian Murray told his father he wanted to be famous in China. His family shared that request on Facebook, and before long, it was seen all over the world. Now, on Thursday July 27, family and friends will host a blood drive in Dorian’s memory from the Stonington Police Department. Dorian Murray was a blood recipient for four years, as he battled a rare and untreatable form of pediatric cancer. His family says Dorian received more than 100 blood and platelet transfusions as part of his treatment. “It’s because of blood donors that I had the chance to spend as much time with my son as I did,” said Melissa Murray, Dorian’s mother. “I would have lost him much sooner if blood products were not available to him. We honor Dorian with this blood drive because I know there are other people, kids, who wouldn’t survive if blood products were not available.” Dorian’s blood drive comes when the Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for donors of all types to give now so patients can continue to receive the lifesaving treatments they need. Blood products are being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in, and more donations are needed now to replenish the blood supply. Donate Blood in Memory of Dorian Murray Stonington Police Department 173 S. Broad St, Pawcatuck To make an appointment to donate, use the free Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross has added more than 25,000 additional appointment slots at donation centers and community blood drives across the country over the next few weeks to accommodate more donors. Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10823
__label__cc	0.636131	0.363869	The Wet Tropics region is 22,000 square kilometres, includes most of the Queensland Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and parts of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, and is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. The Wet Tropics region has occasional cyclones and highly variable rainfall predominantly in summer that delivers sediments, nutrients and pesticides to the inshore and sometimes offshore portions of the Reef in pulsed flows. The Herbert catchment carries some of the highest levels of nutrients to the Reef. Coastal ranges separate the western areas and floodplain. The dominant land uses include grazing to the west, sugarcane on the narrow coastal floodplain and some horticulture across the region. Cairns is the major urban centre with many smaller towns on the coastal strip and Atherton Tablelands. The proximity of the outer reef supports strong tourism and recreational and commercial fisheries. Habitats include fringing and offshore reefs, shallow-water seagrass and extensive coastal mangroves. There is a mix of continental islands and coral cays. The Regional Natural Resource Management body, Terrain Natural Resource Management, works with landholders to promote the adoption of improved management practices that reduce nutrient, pesticide and sediment losses. The catchment profiles provide information about each area including size and rainfall, land use, targets, priorities for water quality improvement and sources of pollutants. Daintree (PDF, 897.5KB) Mossman (PDF, 836.5KB) Barron (PDF, 975.0KB) Mulgrave-Russell (PDF, 983.9KB) Johnstone (PDF, 1.1MB) Tully (PDF, 986.7KB) Murray (PDF, 930.4KB) Herbert (PDF, 1.2MB)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10825
__label__wiki	0.879021	0.879021	Terry Gilliam Criticizes #MeToo Story from Pop Culture Terry Gilliam Feels Bad For Matt Damon Because Of The #MeToo Mob Kaitlin Reilly Photo: J. Vespa/WireImage Did the world need Terry Gilliam to share his thoughts on Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo movement? Nope. Not really. Alas, we now know exactly how the 12 Monkeys director feels about the reckoning happening in Hollywood, and it's... not great. In an interview with AFP, Gilliam opened up about how he thought certain survivors of Weinstein's alleged sexual harassment and abuse actually benefited from their encounters with the producer and alleged predator. (So far, over 70 women have come out against the disgraced Hollywood titan.) "It is a world of victims. I think some people did very well out of meeting with Harvey and others didn't. The ones who did knew what they were doing. These are adults, we are talking about adults with a lot of ambition," the Brazil director told the outlet. "Some people paid the price, other people suffered from it... Harvey opened the door for a few people, a night with Harvey — that's the price you pay." Wow, the way Gilliam describes it, it's almost like Weinstein wielded his power as a gatekeeper in the industry to take advantage of vulnerable people who wanted to work. (Weinstein, through his representatives, has denied any allegations of non-consensual sex.) Sounds like that could be the exact thing people are talking about in the #MeToo movement, which Gilliam went on to describe as a "mob." In the AFP interview, Gilliam also defended actor Matt Damon, who got some heat for his own controversial comments about the #MeToo movement. ("There’s a difference between patting someone on the butt and rape or child molestation, right?" Damon told ABC’s Popcorn With Peter Travers. He has since apologized for the comment and stated he is now committed to "listening" more to women.) "I feel sorry for someone like Matt Damon who is a decent human being. He came out and said all men are not rapists, and he got beaten to death. Come on, this is crazy," Gilliam told AFP. It's more than a little annoying when people spend more time defending problematic comments than they do, say, condemning those who have been accused, repeatedly, of sexual misconduct. After so many years of not being heard, the women (and men) who have voiced their experiences within the #MeToo movement are finally getting a platform. That's something to celebrate — not be suspicious of. Maybe Gilliam should follow in Damon's footsteps and commit to listening more during this important time in Hollywood history. We have reached out to representatives for Gilliam and will update this post should we hear back. If you have experienced sexual violence and are in need of crisis support, please call the RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). 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__label__wiki	0.800384	0.800384	Read Next The Rules Still Favor the Racists Send Us a Tip Subscribe June 11, 1970 4:00AM ET Gary Von Tersch Gary Von Tersch's Most Recent Stories Shakedown Street Can’t Get No Grindin’ Hooteroll? Along with the other established ladies of folkdom, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Judy Collins, both Mrs. Harris and Miss Mitchell have been around a while, Some brilliant chick folksingers have vanished — Judy Henske, Alice Stuart and Rosalie Sorrels whither art thou? — but these two have endured. This is Joan’s eleventh album and Joni’s third and in their own gentle ways they come to grips with the teeth of the times in their curiously lyrical, frankly autobiographical fashion. Joni Mitchell writes some of the finest tunes around and matches their flowing hesitancy with her enduring epiphanies and modern parables. Her clever inner rhymes and stylized satire have been around for years — recall Tom Rush’s “Circle Game” and Judy Collins’ “Both Sides Now”? Ably matched here by “For Free,” “Conversation” and the already CSNYed “Woodstock,” not to mention the elusive “The Priest” or the incisive “Ladies of the Canyon” and seven other enigmatic, poetic word-journeys that move from taxis to windows to whiskey bars to boots of leather and racing cars. Plus the fact that Joni has now mastered the piano to the point where she employs it rather than guitar on nearly half the cuts — she plays it shrilly with a lot of echo and lingering notes, giving certain songs even more dimension and wideness. Other innovations this time out are a mild use of horns and even vocal choruses on some cuts. The choruses don’t work for me — I think they ruin her long-awaited version of “Circle Game” — but the point is debatable. The use of horns is excellent — in particular the minor riff at the close of the stunning. “For Free.” And “Woodstock” must be mentioned. Forget the hyper-active CSNY version and listen to this one. Joni uses a heavily-amped electric guitar and sings the hell out of each phrase, each syllable of this soon-to-be anthem of the Seventies. She takes her time and the song has its mellowing, quicksilver effect: “We are stardust/Million year old carbon/We are golden/Caught in the devil’s bargain/And we got to get ourselves/Back to the garden.” An album of departures, overheard conversations and unquiet triumphs for this hymnal lady who mingles the random with the particular so effectively. Now that she has stopped touring to concentrate on writing, successive albums ought to get better and better. Joan’s album is curiously refreshing. It ought to have been entitled David’s Album Volume Two, for all the songs were chosen again to cast musical shadows on the fact that her man is in prison. Thus we get vibrant versions of Bonnie & Delaney’s “Ghetto,” the Stones’ “No Expectations” and Gil Turner’s “Carry It On,” among others. But useless cuts creep in: her re-done version of “Long Black Veil” is just repetitive, while the spasmodic “Jolie Blonde” is plain unnecessary. If there is a problem, it is that she is still stuck in Nashville singing through a montage of musicians led by Grady Tate (the formula for her last two albums also), though other idiosyncrasies occur this time. She is joined by Jeff Shurtleff for vocal duets on three cuts — the most effective of these being the title tune, Willy Nelson’s introspective “One Day At A Time.” Oddly enough, the highpoint of each side occurs when Joan sings the songs she authored. “Sweet Sir Galahad,” which is about her sister Mimi, the ghost of Richard Farina and Milan Melvin, along with the revealing “Song For David,” succeed musically and lyrically, probably because the emotions and recollections are so close to home. Also interesting is Joan’s version of the old union song “Joe Hill,” from which Dylan borrowed ingeniously for his “I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine.” Two albums of lyricism and folk echoes from two impresarios of the current music scene. I just wish Joan would leave Nashville behind for the next one. In This Article: Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Joni Mitchell	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10837
__label__cc	0.556885	0.443115	Top 10 Executive MBA institutes in the world and India India is home to several top class executive MBA colleges In the rush of everyday life, professionals in each sector always aspire to climb the proverbial ladder of success. For most lines of professions, a MBA degree has become a direct path to reaching this goal. Hamid, a 24 years-old IT engineer in Bangalore, is thinking along similar lines. ‘I wanted to do an MBA after graduation itself, but the offer I got during campus placements was simply tempting to turn down. I've been thinking of taking a break from professional life to complete my post-graduation. Many engineers and management professionals face the same dilemma while working. The lure of doing an MBA is understandable and so is the risk of leaving a well-paying job. Hamid concedes he feels perplexed by the choices in front of him. Most of superiors tell me to continue working and forget about MBA. In a way, they are right. What I have right now is real and tangible. Should I really chase after something which wouldn't push my career as far as I think it would? This dilemma isn't alien to Hamid only. Many professionals develop cold feet over the prospect of leaving their jobs to return to college again. Besides the associated risks, many feel the perks which come with an MBA are only viable if the college of graduation is amongst the best in the business. Making it to the IIMs is a feat requiring monumental dedication. To take a risk predicated purely on IIM admission is nothing but naivety. It's the same case with other top colleges besides IIMs as well. Why should I risk three years of hard work for something too difficult to achieve? One cannot argue with Hamid's logic. Going by pure statistics, his chances of making it to the IIMs are very slim to being with. Why should he or anyone risk a well-paying job for an improbable target? To aid professionals with this problem, many business schools have come up with new courses called ‘Executive MBAs What is executive MBA? The clues lie in the name itself. An MBA course specifically drafted for working professionals only is essentially an Executive MBA. The classes of an executive MBA or EMBA are held during weekends and evenings. Besides classroom sessions, e-learning tools such as online tutorials are also ingratiated into the course structure. One of the key benefits of doing an EMBA is the chance to apply recently learned concepts directly into a professional working paradigm. While regular MBA graduates take some time before applying their skill sets in professional life, EMBA students are able to apply concepts instantaneously into their work life. There is lot debate amongst students over which is better in the long run - MBA or Executive MBA? While MBA unarguably offers a more holistic experience of graduate school and management studies, an EMBA is has its own area of benefits as well. The key differences between the two courses have been highlighted below. Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) Two year programme which doesn’t pre requisite any work experience Two year programme which usually requires at least five years of work experience Average age of students Full time intensive classroom teaching. Practically impossible to work simultaneously Designed to accommodate day jobs. Classes are conducted at a faster rate compared to normal MBA students Monetary differences The cost of an MBA is usually borne by the students themselves The company usually picks up the tab for tuition fee at the given college. Besides, students continue to earn from their regular day-jobs Freedom to attend any B-school Restricted to areas near to the job location Top colleges for Executive MBA in India In a country where people value job security over many other factors, EMBA is slowly becoming a popular course amongst professionals across all sectors. From the IT and computing sector to manufacturing and communications, the need for management professionals is ever-present. For this very reason, the demand for EMBA is expected to reach full throttle over the next few years. With the high number of MBA colleges in India, there is always a fear of ending up at the wrong colleges. Top 10 colleges for executive MBA in India are listed below. 1. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM –A) One simply doesn't leave IIM-A out of a rankings list for top B-schools. The crown jewel of India's B-schools, IIM-A needs no introduction for being one of the best management schools in India and Asia. Consistently ranked amongst the world’s best, it is no surprise that IIM-A also provides a top-draw EMA programme as well. IIM-A ranks above other Indian B-schools in the EMBA rankings. The Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGP-X) was introduced back in 2006 to open more avenues for working professionals in the industry. This course 11 years later has become one of the most coveted executive courses offered in Asia. The IIM –A PGPX programme was ranked number 1 for opening new career opportunities for its graduates by The Economist and number 1 for career growth by the Financial Times in 2015. Some key features of the PGPX programme are: Rs. 24, 50,000/- Certification type GMAT Cutoff 700 (approx) 2. Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad One of the top private B-schools in the country, ISB stands toe to toe with IIMs with regards to executive management programmes. The PGPpro is essentially an executive MBA equivalent, designed specifically for candidates with a rich vein of professional experience and a deep understanding of their respective line of work. The programme is conducted by top faculties at ISB and other partnering schools. This is to ensure they meet the standard of professionals with five-odd years of experience. Focus of qualitative aspects such as leadership, team work and synergy is essential to the crux of the programme. Besides classroom learning, the programme takes students on international ‘immersions’, which effectively translates to getting exposure to management techniques outside India. These ‘immersions’ usually take students to USA and China. ISB Hyderabad is one of India’s top private B-schools offering a world-class executive MBA programme Some of the key highlights of PGPpro are tabulated below. Application-based process. No exam required although good GMAT or CAT score is beneficial. There is a separate PI round for final selection based on academic and professional factors Rs. 5000/- (Rs. 7500/- for late submission) Rs. 33,70,800/- 3. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) The Executive Post Graduate programme (EPGP) at IIM-B is one of the most renowned executive courses in India. Tailor-made for working professionals with atleast five years of working experience, the EPGP essentially covers the same brass tacks as a normal 2-year MBA. In the subservient financial climate we currently live in, companies are in dire need of well qualified mid-level professionals to deal with the rigors of modern-day professional life and simultaneously take up leadership roles in the companies itself. The EPGP programme tries to focus on these very demands. Honing leadership potential and encouraging cross platform synergy is merely a few highlights of the well endowed EPGP programme at IIM-B. Experience of EMBA students at IIM-B Some of the key highlights of the EPGP programme are tabled below. Valid score in GMAT/GRE. Admission is granted on the basis of numerous factors, exam score being one of them Average GMAT cutoff Minimum work experience 4. Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) IIM-C offers the Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEX) in unison with other IIMs offering specialized courses for mid-career professionals. The PGPEX is catered specially for working professionals looking to gain further insight over the metric and holistic factors affecting the management sector. Like the PGDM course is known to be more industry-oriented than normal MBA courses, PGPEX takes it to another level. International learning trips to the US and Europe are meant to widen the horizon of professionals towards the working of industries outside India. Besides these factors, IIM-C promises the same curriculum excellence it exhibits with regular PGDM courses. For selection to the PGPEX course, IIM-C mandates reference letter for the candidate along with other documents such as a Statement of Purpose (SoP), GMAT score and nature of professional experience. GMAT/GRE scores Average GMAT score 5. Xavier School Of Management Jamshedpur (XLRI) XLRI is one of the most revered B-schools in India. One of the key factors behind this flawless reputation has been its inclination to teach mid-career professionals with a concise knowledge of modern day workings of industries. The Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Genera Management (PGDM GM) is one of its most illustrious courses. Open only to candidates working in the industry, the GMP course aims to turn working professionals into industry leaders and experts by inculcating invaluable management skills and tact. The programme is accredited by all necessary bodies such as AICTE and AMBA. Often considered an equivalent to an executive MBA, the course structure of the GMP programme is no different from a regular MBA. GMAT/XAT scores XAT cutoff (2018) 6. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) IIM Lucknow is counted amongst the elite IIMs in India. It has extended the same air of reputation to its extension centre in Noida. One of the key highlights of the Noida centre is the International Programme of Management for Executives (IPMX). This programme aims to develop present industry professionals into future leaders and stakeholders. With prime focus on understanding the strategic aspects of business, IPMX aims to imbibe practical skill development through projects and industrial visits. Its proximity to the national capital places it at the unique focal point of commerce and trade in the country. One of the key goals of IPMX is sensitizing students to the cultural diversity of the country and developing analytical skills to use this diversity. GMAT score along with other necessities such as SoP, letters of recommendations and professional overview 7. Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi Affiliated to Delhi University, FMS is one of the few colleges on this list who can officially offer a degree programme to students. The EMBA (Executive Masters of Business Administration) is a course specifically designed for working professionals. The classes for EMBA course are scheduled during weekdays in the evening. Candidates are selected along the following procedure: a) Filling of application form Details such as professional experience, graduation certificate and reference letter have to be provided b) FMS General Ability Test Candidates have to clear this test to be shortlisted for next round c) Personal Interview The final round comprises of an interview round which is proceeded with the final admissions list 8. Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) IIM-K was the first IIM to envision executive PGP programmes back in 2001. The EPGP offered at IIM-K embodies the true nature of modern e-learning. The EPGP course is pivoted around the Interactive Learning (IL) module, a video based teaching setup where faculties give lectures from IIM-K Studios. These programmes are made available through a platform developed by HUGHES Global Education. There are some in-campus modules which have to be attended by the enrolled students as well. There are a number of EPGP courses students can apply for. Besides the two year EPGP, there are several one year EPGP courses in finance, human resource, IT etc. Some key details of the two year EPGP are given below Some modules are residential EMAT and PI round/GMAT/CAT CAT eligibility > 75% percentile IIM Kozhikode is one of the new IIMs making strides to become the ‘next’ top B-school in India 9. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade New Delhi (IIFT) The IIFT offers the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (EPGDIB). The programme is set up for business professionals at the crossroads of their career. This course deals specifically with people interested in understanding the macro level flow of business. Many people working in investment firms and M&A consider this course as a springboard for job growth and progress. Admissions to this programme are done through three rounds, GD, essay writing and personal interview. Rs. 3,50,000/- 10. Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM-I) One of the rising IIMs, IIM Indore has grown immensely since its inception in under the tutelage of IIM-A. Instituted back in 1996 along with IIM-K, Indore has seen a spectacular rise in stature over the past few years. Ranked 10th in B-school rankings conducted by NIRF, IIM-I is slated to break through the elite IIMs bracket and become a top management school. The Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) offered at IIM-I is a one year residential course positioned specifically for working professionals across various industries. Top 10 institutes for Executive MBAs in the world Though India has some great institutions for management studies, the quality of programmes offered at some of the world’s best B-schools is simply on another level. Top ten colleges for executive MBA in the world are given below. 1. Kellogg School of Management Ranked number for EMBA eight times by the Financial Times, Kellogg-HKUST Business School has been doing a lot of things right. With over eight campuses around the world, Kellogg-HKUST has gained wide acceptance and clamor amongst management aspirants around the world. Some important information regarding the EMBA programme is in the table below. No exam. Admissions based on application $163,700/- Average work experience Kellogg is known around the world especially for its executive MBA programme 2. IE Business School, Madrid Ranked number one by The Economist for Executive MBA institutions, IE Business School offers a top-draw Executive MBA programme in partnership with UCLA, Singapore Management University (SMU) and Insper Institute. IE Business School promotes a leadership driven approach to its EMBA programme. Known as the Global Executive MBA, the programme tries to instill a holistic view of management which encourages taking on leadership roles and synergy-based projects. Some key details of the Global Executive MBA are listed below. No exam necessary Minimum managerial experience €72,200/- 3. SaidBusiness School – University of Oxford Coveted by most EMBA aspirants around the globe, SaïdBusiness School is one of the world’s most revered management schools. Known extensively for its EMBA programme, SaïdBusiness School has built a name for itself in the financial sector as being the very pinnacle of modern day management studies. Ranked second by The Economist in the ranking for top EMBA colleges in the world, Saïdoffers a concise and solid executive MBA programme. Some of the details of the programme are given below. Qualifying exam (for <10 years work experience) GMAT and IELTS/TOEFL 4. INSEAD Business School Amongst the best business schools in Asia, INSEAD Business School is often rated highly in management circles as a top-notch institute for management studies. Known widely for its holistic Executive MBA program, INSEAD focuses primarily on leadership development by building skills in corporate strategy, business analytics, accounting, managerial economics and services management. Some of the key details before seeking admission to INSEAD for EMBA are given below. INSEAD GEMBA/GMAT and IELTS/TOEFL Average managerial experience €250 (for application) and €185 (for GEMBA) €119,000/- in two installments for company sponsored and in four installments for self-financed INSEAD is one of the most recognized names in education with three integrated campuses in the world 5. Wharton Business School Wharton Business School is a management institute operating under the University of Pennsylvania. Its MBA programme for executives is renowned around the country as a marvel for working professionals from various industries. Wharton conducts admissions based upon the applications it receives followed by the interview and essay round. Some of the key features of the Executive MBA courses offered at Wharton are specified in the table below. Wharton is amongst the world’s best B-schools housing the greatest management talent in the world as well 6. Booth School of Business, Chicago Affiliated to the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business is a global leader in management studies around the globe. Many high earning professionals seek admission to the Booth School of Business for its illusive Executive MBA programme. Some of the details of the EMBA programme offered at Booth are tabled below. IELTS/TOEFL and GMAT 7. Yale School of Management Yale University is often set as a prime standard for any renowned educational institution. One of its affiliates, the Yale School of Management offers an executive MBA programme for working professionals across various lines of work. With intake standing merely at an average of 55 every year, Yale in a one of a kind experience which no student or professional should pass up on. Some details of the programme offered at Yale are given below. 8. Colombia Business School, New York Located in the capital of the world, Colombia has been home to many illustrious politicians, business professionals, lawyers and teachers. The executive MBA programme offered at Colombia is placed perfectly for many executives looking to take the next step in their careers. The application process at Colombia for the executive MBA programme is very selective and arduous. With Wall Street only a few miles away from the campus, the EMBA programme is never short on applicants either. Some of the details of the EMBA programme are given below. IELTS/TOEFL and GMAT/GRE Essays for admission 9. Harvard Business School, Boston The most prominent educational institution in the world, Harvard University is the dream of every aspiring student who wishes to learn and be amongst the best in the world. Eccentric to its core, Harvard has its own version of an executive MBA. The Program for Leadership Development (PLD) is Harvard’s own version of an executive MBA. Aimed at teaching specific skills to promising mid-career professionals, the PLD is under the executive education branch of Harvard. Unlike other EMBA admissions, Harvard doesn’t consider exam scores and essays. Only a reference letter from your employer or colleague is enough for the Admissions Committee at Harvard. 10. European School of Management and Technology, Berlin Ranked 8 in the world for EMBA by The Economist, ESMT is amongst the best institutions in Germany and Europe. The executive MBA programme is tailor-made to snuff out managerial talent in the industry and prepare it for future leadership roles. Located in Berlin, ESMT offers the chance to executives from all lines of work to learn invaluable managerial skills and tactics which help in propelling one’s career. Some of the details of the programme are mentioned below. Difference between distance learning MBA and EMBA Many students in India and around the world get confused between executive MBA and distance learning MBAs. Difference between distance learning MBA and Executive MBA are: Distance learning MBA Doesn’t require candidates to have professional experience Most colleges demand atleast 5 years of professional experience Similar to regular MBA Much more skill based and industry driven To impart key theoretical aspects of management To impart practical aspects of management 1-1.5 years Regular weekday classroom-based learning Weekend or evening classroom-based learning Industry value Distance learning MBA is less preferred to regular MBA Executive MBAs are more preferred to distance learning MBA Lower than regular MBA Higher than regular MBA due to teaching of a niche skills and tactics Preparation Tips For Cat How To Start Cat Preparation Cat Preparation Materials Cat Admit Card Cat Exam Date Cat Exam 2018 Cat Preparation Tips For Beginners Cat Preparation 2018 How To Prepare For Cat Exam Cat Question Paper Pattern Student visa process Top 10 engineering colleges in UPTU Janardhanraju 2016-08-25 04:06:51 This course is approved by AICTE, and Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, Karnataka. 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__label__wiki	0.73353	0.73353	15 things every 'Stranger Things' fan needs to re-live the 80s From New Coke to scrunchies, these goods will feed your nostalgia bug. Credit: Chia / Ann Arbor T Shirt Company Sara Hendricks Feeling the urge to slam on a slap bracelet, hit the Atari, and heat up some Eggo waffles? If so, there’s a reason for that. Netflix just released a new season of Stranger Things, and, with it, the heady scent of hardcore 1980s nostalgia. Whether you’re pacing out the season or binging the whole thing from start to finish is something to keep between you and your Netflix account. And, although we’re pretty sure you don’t want the show’s events to occur off the small screen, we’ve found a slew of goods that could fit within Reagan-era Hawkins, Indiana. From Chia Pets to New Coke to, yes, a few waffle-related items, these are the best 1980s-inspired products available to purchase today. 1. A Polaroid camera to capture the moment Credit: Polaroid The quickest way to get a snapshot of 1985: Take a photo with this Polaroid. The quickest way to get a snapshot of 1985? Take one yourself with a Polaroid OneStep. Technically it won’t initiate time travel, but the square-ish photo the point-and-shoot ejects will make you feel like you’re already there. Plus, you can photograph the pics with a phone and put them on Instagram, which your ‘80s brethren could only ever hope to dream of. You can get the original camera and film, or, if you’re really feeling the Stranger Things love, a special edition version that has the Polaroid logo upside-down. Get the Polaroid Originals OneStep2 on Amazon for $89.94 Get the Polaroid Originals Color 600 Film on Amazon for $16.99 Get the Polaroid Originals OneStep2 Stranger Things Edition on Amazon for $109.99 Get the Polaroid Originals Instant Color I-type Film Stranger Things Edition on Amazon for $17.99 2. New Coke, so you can decide for yourself if you love it or hate it Credit: The Coca-Cola Company You might love it or hate it, but you'll want to try it for yourself. In 1985, the Coca-Cola corporation released a new formulation of its famous soda, called “New Coke,” as a replacement for its classic recipe. After years of rigorous testing, the company was certain consumers would instantly love and revere it. They did not—and that’s putting it lightly: According to the History Channel, Coca-Cola stock immediately flopped upon New Coke’s release and, within weeks, the company was fielding so many complaint calls every single day, it had to hire extra operators to deal with them. A little over two months after New Coke’s introduction, Coca Cola re-released the “classic” formula and sold it alongside New Coke, which was then rebranded as “Coke II” before being shelved in 2002. Because time heals all wounds (even carbonated ones), Coca-Cola released a limited edition set, as part of a partnership with Stranger Things, that includes two 1985-style New Coke cans, plus a classic Coca-Cola bottle and Coke Zero bottle with Stranger Things-inspired labels. Get the New Coke and Stranger Things 1985 Limited Edition Set from the Coke Store for $19.85 3. A Chia Pet to grow yourself a fuzzy friend Credit: Chia The chia sprouts look remarkably like Dustin's curly locks. Few things scream “pre-smartphone entertainment” quite like Chia Pets, terracotta figurines upon which you spread chia seeds, which sprout in a few weeks to resemble hair. For a Stranger Things-adjacent conversation piece, you can’t go wrong with this Dustin-inspired plant—the chia fronds grow around the ceramic pot’s hat to mimic actor Gaten Matarazzo’s curly locks. That said, if you want to get a chia plant that better reflects what a teen character from Stranger Things would own in 1985, you’re better served with a Ghostbusters or Gremlins mold (both movies were released in 1984). Get the Dustin Chia Pet from Bed Bath and Beyond for $16.99 Get the Ghostbusters Chia Pet on Amazon for $19.99 Get the Gremlins Chia Pet from Bed Bath and Beyond for $16.99 4. Stranger Things action figures to collect and display Credit: FunKo What '80s kid didn't love action figures? Whether you’re an action-figure enthusiast—what ‘80s kid wasn’t?—or just have a soft spot for Stranger Things, you’ll be into FunKo’s depictions of Eleven, Lucas, and Mike. They replicate the squad in near-perfect detail and include some great tidbits for fans, like a mini slingshot, a set of walkie talkies, binoculars, and some Eggos for Eleven. Get the FunKo Stranger Things Three Pack on Amazon for $14.06 5. An A.V. Club T shirt for the group you’d love to be a part of Credit: Ann Arbor T Shirt Company Even if you were never in the AV Club, this shirt can be a fun way to pretend you were part of a great fictional one. Audio-visual clubs aren’t as popular as they might have been a few decades ago, either in middle school or high school. But you can pretend you’re part of one of the more famous (if fictional) ones with this Hawkins Middle School A.V. Club tee. When you wear it, you might feel, for a split second, at one with Will, Dustin, Mike, Lucas, and Mr. Clarke. Get the Hawkins Middle School A.V. Club T-shirt on Amazon for $12.95 6. Dungeons and Dragons to live out your nerdy fantasies Credit: Hasbro Start your Dungeons and Dragons career with this cool retro set. Fictional Dungeons and Dragons squads haven’t had such cultural relevance since Freaks and Geeks. And, at this point, Stranger Things renown has eclipsed the canceled-too-soon Judd Apatow series. As proof, we present the Stranger Things-inspired Dungeons and Dragons starter set, which comes with five ready-to-play character sheets, six polyhedral dice, and two demogorgon figurines. And, even if you’ve never played the roleplaying game before, you won’t be able to resist opening the cool the cool vintage-style box it comes in. Get the Hasbro Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set on Amazon for $15.99 7. 1980s candy that hits the spot Credit: Woodstock Candy Feed your sweet tooth like it's 1982. Want to justify your sweet tooth with a theme? If so, this old-school collection of ‘80s-era candy (that is, candy that would have been sold at the Starcourt, not candy that has physically been in existence for four decades) is a great way to get your fill. It includes Pop Rocks, Nerds, and made-famous-to-a-new-generation by 13 Going On 30-Razzles. What more could a kid in the 1980s (or, you know, you) want? Get the 1980s Candy Set on Amazon for $38.99 8. Slap bracelets to decorate your arms without ink Slap on a new, sparkly twist on an '80s fad. Slap bracelets were invented by a high school shop teacher in the 1980s. Before long, they had become a veritable craze—by 1990, Main Street Toy, the bracelets' distributor, sold a million bracelets over the course of just three months. The fad may have died down today, but the novelty still remains. With these sparkly slap bracelets, you’ll be able to live out the best of the ‘80s in a modern package. Get the HappiFrog Slap Bracelets on Amazon for $9.99 9. A Reading Rainbow shirt to proclaim your love for the written word Credit: Bookworm BookLover Gift Shirt Pay homage to the classic '80s show with this cool tee. Reading Rainbow premiered in 1983 (and ran until 2006!), so it’s likely that the Stranger Things kids or their younger siblings would have caught a few episodes after school—you know, in between battles with the extreme existential terror of the Upside Down. Pay homage to the pre-internet era with this “Take A Look It’s In A Book” t-shirt, whether you’re a diehard reader or simply want to reminisce about the LeVar Burton classic. Get the Take A Look It’s In A Book shirt on Amazon for $18.99 10. A Caboodles case to keep your makeup in check Credit: Caboodles Keep all your makeup, first aid gear, and other stuff in check with this convenient carrying case. For real 1980s glam, you can’t do much better than a Caboodles case. And, for what it’s worth, a Caboodles is actually great object organizer, for anything from makeup to school and office supplies to first-aid gear. So, if you need a place to put stuff, you’ll probably want one of these cleverly designed, portable catchalls, too. The fact that it’s perfectly retro is just a bonus. Get the Caboodles-On-The-Go on Amazon for $16.95 11. A retro phone headset so you can pretend your iPhone’s a landline Credit: Koicaxy Transform your iPhone into a landline with this device. Nearly all the action of the first season of Stranger Things revolves around a landline phone with a curly attachment wire. We’re not going to suggest you install a hard-wired phone line just so you can emulate Winona Ryder’s Joyce Byers (though, as always, you do you), but you can do a pretty uncanny approximation with a retro handheld headset that connects to your smartphone, either through the headphone jack (shown) or via Bluetooth. In addition to adding an air of kitschy fun to your day-to-day phone conversations, the headset can help reduce external noise and provide a more comfortable cradle for your ear. Get the Cell Phone Headset on Amazon for $15.99 Get a Bluetooth Phone Headset on Amazon for $18.90 12. A Trapper Keeper so you can be the coolest kid in school Credit: Kensington Protective Products / Mead Your surefire way to become the coolest kid in school: Get Trapper Keeper-themed anything. No 1980s back-to-school shopping list would be complete without a Trapper Keeper binder (let Nancy and Barb, may she rest in peace, serve as your proof). Surprisingly, Mead, which distributes the brand, has yet to release a Stranger Things-themed limited edition set (that’s a free idea, Mead). But you can get a modern update with this Trapper Keeper tablet case, which keeps your iPad safely ensconced and free from scratches in a fun, retro shell. You can also get Trapper Keeper folders, which are three-hole punched to use in any binder. If nothing but the original will do, eBay has you covered with many genuine old-school Trapper Keepers (if you’re willing to pay up to $50 for your back-to-school nostalgia fix). Get the Trapper Keeper Tablet Case on Amazon for $12.97 Get the Trapper Keeper Assorted Portfolio Set of 8 on Amazon for $10.01 Get a Vintage Trapper Keeper on eBay for $39.99 13. A hair scrunchie for a Nancy-approved ‘do Credit: Lululemon / Kitsch Twist back your hair in a Nancy-approved 'do with these scrunchies. Another 80s mainstay? The humble scrunchie, which, despite a definitive Carrie Bradshaw rebuke in the early aughts, has swung back into vogue (and Vogue). This means you have a lot of options, scrunchie-wise. One great choice is the Lululemon Uplifting Scrunchie Bow, which has a dainty bow atop a surprisingly durable hair tie, making it a cool companion for spin class or a night out. For a less expensive option, go with the Kitsch Pro Satin Scrunchie five pack. Each keeps hair up without creating frizz or breakage at little more than a dollar apiece. Get the Uplifting Scrunchie Bow from Lululemon for $12 Get the Kitsch Pro Satin Scrunchie 5 Pack on Amazon for $7.99 14. A portable Atari for your own personal on-the-go arcade Credit: Atari Take the arcade with you wherever you go. A rainy summer day in 2019 is a perfect excuse for kids and adults alike to lounge around with some video games—and, in the Stranger Things era, things weren’t so different. An Atari console would have been the pièce de résistance with its capability to play classic games like Pac-Man, Pitfall, and Frogger. Today, you can bring the games wherever you go with the Atari Flashback portable console. You can also get a retro Atari logo tee, if you want to reminisce about playing your favorite games at the arcade but don’t feel the desire to play them. Get the Atari Flashback Portable Console from Amazon for $33.98 Get the Retro Atari Gaming Logo T-Shirt from Amazon for $22.99 15. Waffle accessories to keep your Stranger Things appetite sated Credit: Kellogg These socks are the best way to let everyone know you're serious about breakfast. What—you didn’t think we’d go through the trouble of making this list and leave out waffle products, did you? You could swing by any grocery store and pick up some Eggos, of course, or you could really show your dedication to the breakfast food by getting some waffle socks, so everyone knows you take breakfast seriously. (It is the most important meal of the day!) If you’re not much for frozen waffles, another option is a waffle maker—we tested a bunch, and our favorites are the Breville No-Mess Waffle Maker (which makes thin, crispy waffles and catches excess batter to minimize cleanup) and the Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker (which makes thick, fluffy, diner-style waffles). Get Eggo Waffles from AmazonFresh for $2.49 Get Eggo Socks from the Kellogg Store for $14.95 Get the Breville No-Mess Waffle Maker from Amazon for $129.95 Get the Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker from Amazon for $22.90 The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered. 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__label__wiki	0.845909	0.845909	Commercial, Products, Services Eurocopter Flight Demos Kick Off Early Start to Helitech By By Andrew Drwiega, International Bureau Chief \| September 23, 2013 Emergency Medical Service, Utility Eurocopter (Stand P30) invited a select few journalists to participate in the demonstrations to customers of their EC130 T2 and EC145 T2 helicopters prior to the Helitech exhibition being held at ExCel in London’s docklands. The first helicopter was the EC130 T2, flown by experimental test pilot Olivier Gensse. He has flown every Eurocopter in the company inventory with the exception of the Tiger attack helicopter. With wiring still evident on this pre-certification aircraft, he nevertheless took four passengers into the surprisingly spacious cockpit with two seats to spare (three front and four back). Experimental test pilot Olivier Gensse at the controls of the EC130T2 above the Oxfordshire countryside, before exhibiting the engine 'grunt' through a brief but impressive aerobatic demonstration. Photos by Andrew Drwiega Following takeoff, we conducted a few maneuvers within the airport perimeter in ground effect, including an effortless glide sideways at 40 knots. Gensse said the climb rate was around 2,500 feet per minute. After further demonstrations, we learned the full understanding of the power delivered by the Turbomeca Arriel 2D engine as Gensse first climbed the helicopter vertically then did a stall turn. This was followed by another vertical climb with him pushing over at the top of the climb into a stable hover. From there the only way was down – which is exactly what we did, as Gensse pushed the nose forward into a vertical descent with a 180-degree turn on the way down and a recovery back to level flight. With five onboard, including the valuable cargo of MD Steinke, the power point was proven without doubt. Needless to say, with such a large amount of glass surrounding both pilot and passengers, visibility is excellent. Flying in the twin engine EC145 T2 with test pilot Diethelm Berndt was a more orderly affair with him demonstrating over 30 minutes the handling capability of the four-axis autopilot and dual-channel FADEC. The one-engine operative demonstration was carried out virtually seamlessly from the passenger point of view. Internally the six passenger seats installed for the demonstration were easily located in the cabin, and the rear clamshell door design gives visibility out of the rear of the aircraft for aircrew. EC145 T2 during a demonstration prior to Helitech International 2013. The flights were scheduled from Eurocopter UK’s home base at Oxford airport and at Denham aerodrome, a small airfield to the west of London but within the M25. There were up to 100 invitees sourced from utility operators, police air support representatives and those directly involved in providing helicopter emergency medical services. Said Markus Steinke, managing director of Eurocopter UK: “Bringing these rotorcraft to the UK enables a broad section of the user community to fully appreciate their latest technology for enhanced mission capability and flexibility.” Eurocopter’s EC130 T2 is the latest version of the lightweight single-engine Ecureuil product line. According to the company, around 70 percent of the EC130 T2’s airframe structure has been modified, including the incorporation of a more powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2D turboshaft engine and upgraded main gearbox. The twin-engine EC145 T2 also incorporates new Arriel 2E engines as well as a Fenestron shrouded tail rotor; upgraded main and tail rotor gearboxes; and new digital avionics suite with four-axis autopilot. Once the Helitech opens on Tuesday, Eurocopter will exhibit a full-scale mock-up of its EC175 in corporate configuration along with two model other variants: the EC130 T2 Stylence and the EC145 T2, both shown as passenger carrying aircraft. In addition, an EC120 together with an EC145 in firefighting version will be displayed on the outdoor helipad, exhibiting their mission versatility. The company’s range of services initiatives will also be highlighted including performance-based services, consulting solutions through its Dublin-based subsidiary, demonstrations of its online information services such as e-Tech publications and other aspects of support. “Our main goal is first and foremost keeping customer satisfaction at the heart of Eurocopter’s strategy,” explained Guillaume Faury, Eurocopter president and CEO. “This means offering not only the best products and evolutions but also efficient and modern service solutions, tailored to the diverse needs of operators.” Related: Airframe News Stay Proficient Rotorcraft Report: People From the Field: California Lawyers Sue to Block Loan Collections Against Silver State Students India Readies Final Air Subsidy Rules	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10845
__label__wiki	0.597603	0.597603	By Jessica Barton Jessica writes for routeone, Group Tourism & Travel, and is the Editor of Coach Drivers Club News ADL’s Colin Robertson is awarded CBE Alexander Dennis (ADL) Chief Executive Colin Robertson has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2019 for his services to exports and to the coach and bus manufacturing sector. The honour recognises Mr Robertson’s leadership as Chief Executive of ADL, where he supports innovation to ensure coaches and buses contribute to sustainable transport with the market’s widest range of low- and zero-emission technologies. Says Mr Robertson: “I am deeply humbled by this honour. I could not have achieved any of this without the fantastic team I have the privilege of leading at ADL. “This reinforces my commitment to inspire others to be even more entrepreneurial and to support and nurture the fantastic talent we have here in Scotland and in the UK.” Mr Robertson continues to champion opportunities through the company’s apprenticeship scheme as well as a growing graduate development programme and its Leadership Academy. Edinburgh: Best hop-on hop-off tour in the world Optare launches custom 8.5m Solos for Dubai Location: Articles ADL’s Colin Robertson is awarded CBE	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10846
__label__wiki	0.973448	0.973448	36 Brotherhood detainees die near Cairo as Islamists attack prison convoy Reuters / Khaled Abdullah Ali Al Mahdi © Reuters Dozens of Muslim Brotherhood supporters died on Sunday as police escorting prisoners in trucks exchanged fire with Islamist attackers near Cairo. Conflicting reports stated that some or all of those killed suffocated from tear gas. Thirty-six Islamist prisoners were killed in Egypt while being transferred to Abu Zaabal prison in northern Cairo, Egypt’s Interior Ministry said. Police used force to prevent the escape of the prisoners when they began to riot. "Thirty-six of the prisoners died of suffocation and crowding after tear gas was used to stop their escape," the ministry said. However, several different accounts of events emerged in Egyptian media, alleging the involvement of a group of gunmen who attacked the prisoner convoy. Furthermore, there were reports that a police officer was taken hostage by detainees during the melee. According to the version given by the state media on EGYNews.net and quoted by RT’s Bel Trew, a police truck transporting detainees was attacked by a group of armed men. During the incident, which was said to be taking place in a car park, a police officer was taken hostage. Officers responded by firing tear gas, and the people inside the prison truck subsequently suffocated to death. The detainees were held pending investigations into the Ramses Square clashes, the report added. State media story makes no sense- who kidnapped the soldier, why tear gas? How did the gas get in the truck? http://t.co/DsDnAyjUMH — Bel Trew - بل ترو (@Beltrew) August 18, 2013 Question: if armed groups opened fire at a police truck, why did police use tear gas considering they are allowed to use live ammunition? AFP cited official sources that said the men were teargassed after starting a prison mutiny, and that they were all Islamists. Reuters quoted the Interior Ministry statement as saying that a number of detainees tried to escape from a prison on the outskirts of Cairo and had taken a police officer hostage. An undisclosed number of people had died from inhaling tear gas rounds in subsequent clashes, the agency said, adding that the officer was freed but badly wounded. Al Jazeera quoted a source who said that all 38 prisoners were actually shot after taking a police officer hostage. The media outlet also said the men were being transported to the Cairo prison, adding that they were all detained in the Al-Fath mosque siege. The Anti-Coup Alliance issued a statement claiming that it had "obtained evidence of the assassination of at least 38 anti-coup detainees in a truck transferring them to Abu Zaabal prison." The group said it “puts full criminal responsibility” on the leaders of the July 3 military coup, including Egyptian army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Kamel, and demanded an international investigation into the “horrific crime.” Trends:Egypt unrestArab world protests Benghazi jailbreak: Over 1,100 prisoners escape in Libya amid protests Egypt mulls ban of Muslim Brotherhood as it calls week of protests Military fire shots, tear gas at Cairo mosque filled with Islamist protesters Brotherhood supporters hit the streets as army vows to confront violence Who’s to blame for Egypt violence? EU, Obama and Mideast leaders beg to differ	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10849
__label__wiki	0.65852	0.65852	Notorious Ponzi schemer shuts down rebooted pyramid Published time: 16 Jun, 2012 14:21 Edited time: 16 Jun, 2012 18:21 RIA Novosti / Ruslan Krivobok © RIA Novosti The financial pyramid called MMM-2011, launched by convicted fraudster Sergey Mavrody, has bankrupted. Mavrody is notorious for being behind Russia’s biggest Ponzi con in the 1990s, which left millions of families without their savings. Paying investors an astounding 40 per cent per month “is absolutely not possible in the present reality”, Mavrody said in an online video statement announcing the shutdown of the enterprise. He pledged to use the remaining money to cover as many debts as possible, but stressed that “certainly, it’s not enough for everyone.” He also promised to cover the rest of the debt by launching a new financial pyramid called MMM-2012. Mavrody also lashed out at Russian authorities for launching a criminal case against him, saying it had contributed to the downfall of his business. In May, Mavrody had to shut down all operations until June 15 amid a panic run of investors from his scheme. The run was caused by a Forbes report which said MMM-2011 had run out of growth potential and would have to bankrupt in July. In a Ponzi scheme, the fraudster pays unrealistic interest on investments by using the money he receives from new investors. The pyramid inevitably collapses after running out of people willing to risk their capital for a chance to be paid. Mavrodi’s original MMM business stripped millions of trusting Russians of their money in the 1990s. His was the biggest of several similar cons, which exploited immature financial legislation and the ignorance of the general, newly-capitalist, Russian population about financial business. The new MMM-2011 used online payments to shield from financial regulation. Mavrodi, who was sentenced to a prison term for the original con, claimed to have attracted 35 million investors, although the real number is probably much lower. He is currently facing a new criminal investigation, although it is not yet clear whether the authorities will be able to prosecute him again. Pyramid peril: Russian fraudster sets sights on Europe Fool me twice, shame on me: Russians fall once again for notorious Ponzi scheme Faltering colossus: Criminal case opened against MMM 2011 founder	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10850
__label__wiki	0.895648	0.895648	WikiLeaks ‘astonished and disturbed’: Google gave its major staff data to US govt Published time: 26 Jan, 2015 10:13 Edited time: 26 Jan, 2015 10:22 Reuters / Toru Hanai © Reuters The whistleblowing website has learned that Google handed over to US authorities the digital correspondence and other data from three of its employees on suspected espionage-related charges related to the Chelsea Manning case. Google informed WikiLeaks on December 24 that it had complied with a March 2012 order by the US Justice Department to hand over the emails and other information pertaining to Sarah Harrison, a British citizen who is Wikileaks’ investigations editor, the spokesperson for the organization, Kristinn Hrafnsson, and Joseph Farrell, a senior editor at the site. The US search engine giant explained the nearly three-year delay in notifying Wikileaks of the search and seizure warrants, saying it had been under a non-disclosure order not to discuss the investigation. Google hands over WikiLeaks emails, but is the first to exploit Charlie Hebdo and Sony's "the Interview". Why? https://t.co/D2Ir2Yi3Kq — WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) January 25, 2015 Harrison said she was distraught over the thought of the US government pouring over her private correspondence. “Knowing that the FBI read the words I wrote to console my mother over a death in the family makes me feel sick,” she told the Guardian. She heaped scorn on Google for covering up “the invasion of privacy into a British journalist’s personal email address. Neither Google nor the US government are living up to their own laws or rhetoric in privacy or press protections.” #Google hands data to US Government in #WikiLeaks espionage case https://t.co/ocBQGvL4ylpic.twitter.com/MIxGiOu9si Although details of the investigation against Wikileaks remain classified, it is believed to be connected to the investigation of Chelsea Manning, the former US Army intelligence analyst who was sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing the largest set of classified US documents, which included 250,000 diplomatic cables and 500,000 Army reports. Search Warrants Against #WikiLeaks Staff: Justice Department, #Google & US Media Silence Threaten Press Freedom \| FDL http://t.co/nV094SNPbP The probe by the US departments of Justice, Defense and State began in 2010. WikiLeaks wrote a letter (dated January 26, 2015) to Eric Schmidt, Google’s executive chairman, saying it was “astonished and disturbed” that the search company “waited over two and a half years” to provide notification of the warrants. The letter mentions a similar request made to Twitter, the instant messaging service, which declined to hand over information involving Wikileaks because the latter organization hadn’t been told about the subpoena request. “[Julian] Assange requested that Google, like Twitter, argue for Wikileaks to receive notice if Google received similar orders. We are surprised that Google appears to have failed to act upon this request...” Wikileaks provided details of the alleged offences, which include violations of the 1917 Espionage Act and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, among other alleged violations. The maximum prison sentence for all of the offenses combined totals 45 years. The website provides a plea, dated January 26, 2014, from its founder, Julian Assange, to US President Barack Obama: 'I call on President Obama to do the right thing and call off his dogs - for his own sake. President Obama is set to go down in history as the president who brought more bogus "espionage" cases against the press than all previous presidents combined.' WikiLeaks demands answers after Google hands staff emails to US http://t.co/uTOQFmBJE9 The search and seizure order demanded that Google deliver the contents of the emails, draft correspondence and even deleted emails of the three Wikileaks employees. Also demanded were source and destination addresses of each electronic correspondence, its date and time, and size and length. Google hasn’t disclosed the details of the digital data it gave the US government by the deadline of April 2012, but the search company told the Guardian it does not discuss individual cases, to “help protect all our users.” A spokesperson for the company said: “We follow the law like any other company.” The data seizures were approved by a federal magistrate judge, John Anderson, who a year later issued the arrest warrant for the former National Security Agency contractor-turned whistleblower Edward Snowden, who now lives in Russia, where he has been granted asylum. Meanwhile, Julian Assange remains in asylum at the Ecuadorian embassy in London, facing possible extradition to Sweden over sexual assault allegations. Alexander Abdo, an attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union, said government search and seizure warrants were “shockingly broad” in scope. “This is basically ‘Hand over anything you’ve got on this person’,” he told the Guardian. “That’s troubling as it’s hard to distinguish what WikiLeaks did in its disclosures from what major newspapers do every single day in speaking to government officials and publishing still-secret information.” Assange stakeout has cost UK taxpayers £9mn Guarding Assange has cost British taxpayers almost £10mn BBG’s Andrew Lack ‘should be fired from his job’ – WikiLeaks spokesperson	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10851
__label__cc	0.742215	0.257785	Ireland's Favourite Folk Song Rembering David Bowie: A New Career in a New Town Updated / Tuesday, 9 Jan 2018 15:22 By Ellen Tannam Writer and podcaster To commemorate what would have been David Bowie's 71st birthday, we're revisiting this poignant (and rather brilliant) piece by Ellen Tannam, originally penned to mark the great man's passing. I found out about David Bowie’s death in the typical way you find out about the death of a public figure these days, by being tagged underneath an article on Facebook announcing the news. My youngest sister commented tagging all of my siblings with a ‘:(‘ prefacing it. I was still very woozy and fell back asleep, thinking what I had read was from an uncorroborated celeb news source. It was that unfathomable to me, the thought of him not being around anymore. No way. I woke up again a few hours later and my Twitter timeline was flooded with tributes and I scrolled through hundreds of tweets, the small bursts of grief hitting me like hailstones. Shit. I know it is probably corny to be writing stuff like this, but it had genuinely never crossed my mind that David Bowie would ever die. He was beyond mortality, an icon in the way that you simply cannot be anymore. He was omnipresent, and seemed like a permanent part of my life’s metaphorical patchwork quilt. It was so gutting. I went blearily downstairs in my pyjamas to talk to my dad about it, but I just cried at him instead. The type of sad where the first word of a sentence creaks out of your mouth and everything thereafter in unintelligible.I don’t remember him ever introducing me to Bowie, I just can’t remember ever not knowing who he was since I was a very small child. He occupied a space in my young brain reserved for mythological entities, like Santa and The Virgin Mary. He was my dad’s favourite artist, and as soon as I heard the news he was the first person I thought about. My dad always felt strange as a child on his Dublin council estate, so to have seen someone like Bowie launched into the popular culture stratosphere in the 1970s was amazing to him. They both overlap a lot in the Venn diagram of my brain, and that inextricable link made my heart leap with fear about losing him too. This has been a common theme throughout my life. Caring, Worrying, back to Caring, a little bit of Worrying. You know. I was a very anxious and nervous child who was often afraid of doing things, and as a consequence of that would end up crying when any major (or minor) event happened. Two birthday parties to go to at once? Ok neither. I used to worry when my dad went to the shop to buy a paper that he would never return, leaving me, my siblings and my mother bereft, not knowing what happened. The last year has been one I have spent preoccupied with thoughts of the deaths of the people I care most about, and utter confusion as to why death happens at all. I was very superstitious and protective of him (and of my family in general), and used to ask him to keep objects I gave him that I had decided had sheltering properties. Off he went to Supervalu on a quest for eggs, as the powers of the small rock I bestowed upon him were warding off the multitudes of bad things that I was very confident would happen in the supermarket aisles. A small seashell painted gold, or a piece of marble I found on a beach. My dad was, and still is great at understanding why I am sometimes very sure that when he leaves to go to work there will be a terrible freak accident. He calmly listens as I explain I have visualised funerals of family members in great detail, and only ever remember dreams where a sibling goes missing. Before I started in my senior primary school, I was all kinds of frightened. The last dusky weeks of August were spent struggling to sleep as I imagined future Maths homework I would have trouble with, and a weakening of the friendships I made up to that point. I would find it hard to explain this to other people, and feel embarrassed at my apparent lack of mental mettle, but my dad has always understood. In this instance, he played me a Bowie song called A New Career In A New Town. It’s an instrumental from the album Low, and it’s probably my favourite. It’s joyous and hopeful, and by playing it to me I knew my dad was telling me I was capable and strong, and I could pick my 8-year-old self up and walk the unfamiliar route to my new school. He gave me a hug and told me I was well able, and I needed to do new things in order to grow (I was and still am afraid of growing up). Then we listened to the rest of the album, and had some garlic bread. Every time I listen to this now I feel like nothing scares me, and everything will be fine. The last year has been one I have spent preoccupied with thoughts of the deaths of the people I care most about, and utter confusion as to why death happens at all. My dog died very prematurely, and that tore my heart up real good. In my head as a child, I had convinced myself that by endowing a pebble with protective powers, eating only very healthy food and avoiding making any big decisions, that everyone in my life would be escape unscathed by what is only inevitable. These obsessive behaviours have been a very unhealthy security blanket, shielding me from the somewhat scary reality of the world. However, as I have gotten older I have come to realise that death is not exactly that final. Yes, the person may no longer physically tangible, they may not make more new music and you will find yourself smelling their clothes for a hint that they ever existed, but they remain alive in how they shaped you as a person. It’s a small beacon of comfort to me in what has been a year of morbid thoughts, and sad realities. Even if someone is gone from this world, the love that you have for them reminds you that they still exist. Originally published in (and reproduced with kind permission of) The Coven. More by Ellen Tannam 8 Irish Illustrators you should follow on Instagram right now visual arts \| 09 Jan 18 9 must-see documentaries on Netflix Film \| 13 Nov 17 Twin Peaks returns - and why we're excited Television \| 09 May 17	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10852
__label__wiki	0.966377	0.966377	Father and daughter jailed for five years following Dublin shooting Updated / Friday, 23 Nov 2018 22:15 The shooting happened during a dispute between the two families By Paul Reynolds Crime Correspondent A father and daughter have been jailed for five years for firing the same gun during a family row in which a six-month-old baby was shot in the legs. 49-year-old Dan Donovan and his 23-year-old daughter Charlene pleaded guilty to two firearms offences at Parslickstown Gardens, Mulhuddart in Dublin on 12 December of last year. Dan Donovan also pleaded guilty to another charge of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to Michael Collins on the same date. The shooting arose from a dispute between the Donovan and the Collins families, who were involved in a feud. The families were living across from each other on 12 December 2017, and as the judge said in court today, both decided to take the law into their own hands. The first shots were fired through the Donovan’s kitchen window and the father and daughter retaliated in kind. Charlene Donovan first fired a shot across at people standing about four metres away across the road, injuring a 17-year-old man, the baby in his arms, and the infant's mother. The 17-year-old was hit in the abdomen, the woman in the hip and wrist and the baby had surgery to remove shotgun pellets from his legs, but is awaiting further surgery to have the five remaining pellets removed. Her father, Dan Donavan then came and took the gun from his daughter and threatened to "bury" Michael Collins before accidentally firing the gun into the ground at his feet. When uniformed gardaí arrived on the scene they had to separate the two families. A sawn-off shot gun was later found hidden behind Dan Donovan's house. In victim impact reports handed in to court, the child's mother said her baby can walk but is in constant pain. She said he sometimes wakes up with the pain and she has to massage his feet. At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Martin Nolan noted that the baby would have ongoing difficulties with his injuries. "Whatever about the adults," he said "this child was completely blameless" and he jailed Dan and Charlene Donovan each for five years. On hearing the sentence, Ms Donovan broke down in tears and was held by her father. Supporters of the family became upset in court but left quickly afterwards. Newsheadlines More by Paul Reynolds Senior gardaí early retirement package being finalised Ireland \| 8 hrs Gardaí investigate alleged attack on girl by three boys Ireland \| 16 Jul 'Mr Nobody' jailed for running Kinahan arms facility Courts \| 15 Jul	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10853
__label__wiki	0.823199	0.823199	Expansion plans at Scotland’s largest planned new town The developer behind Scotland’s largest planned new town has signalled its continued confidence in the North East as it agrees a number of new contracts. The £5 million investment by Elsick Development Company (EDC) will pave the way for the next stage of development at the Chapelton site. The expansion plans include a further 250 homes, a luxury retirement village from Liberty Retirement Living and additional recreational, green and commercial space within the town. WM Donald, a contractor which has worked on the site since EDC first broke ground at Chapelton in 2013, will kick off the work on site after being appointed for the next stage of infrastructure works in a contract worth £3.5m. The works include utilities, roads and landscaping / ground works. Willie Donald from the firm said: “We are delighted to have been chosen again as the infrastructure contractor at Chapelton. The next phase will contain the same high standards of design and we are well placed to provide the roads and services.” The Duke of Fife, director of Elsick Development Company, added: “The latest development will see the provision of additional green space, Liddell Park, which will house a children’s play park. Neighbouring Liddell Place will also provide new commercial opportunities and deliver the town’s first bistro and a handful of new shops.” Builder AJC Construction has also been appointed to construct a new community centre in Liddell Park although it will begin life as the sales office for Liberty Retirement Living. The existing rock removal and ground preparation recently commenced by James Jamieson Construction will ensure that the following area for development, after the above, is ready to begin soon after. Tags: Aberdeenshire, AJC Construction, Elsick Development Company, James Jamieson Construction, WM Donald Galliford Try prepares for AWPR dispute resolution as it completes construction restructure Construction and engineering companies penalised for late payments to suppliers CALA Homes (North) reports strong start to the year	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10857
__label__cc	0.666199	0.333801	Cascadian Wolf Populations Growing Author: Eric de Place (@Eric_deP) on January 4, 2005 at 4:06 am When Lewis and Clark reached Cascadia 200 years ago, wolves ranged across most of the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest. But within a little more than a century, ill-advised “predator control” schemes extirpated wolves from nearly their entire historic range. So the West went wolf-less until the mid-1990s when small populations were re-introduced into Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho. What a difference a decade makes. Wolf populations boomed, and their range expanded dramatically in just 10 years. Today, an estimated 850 wolves inhabit Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, far exceeding biologist’s original expectations. In fact, a couple of summers ago I was lucky enough to encounter a pair of wolves while backpacking in a remote area of Idaho. (I won’t tell you where.) Not only do wolves help to return the wilderness to its natural wildness, but ecosystems are regaining their health. In Yellowstone, for instance, native trout populations are bouncing back to historic levels because the fish flourish in tree-shaded rivers. And the trees are growing back because elk and beavers now fear to linger by streams where they make easy targets for wolves. Today, the Department of the Interior announced that the states of Idaho and Montana will take over wolf management from the more stringent federal government. The upshot? It will be easier to legally kill wolves. Officials expect that wolf populations will contract, dulling the luster from a shining wilderness success story. Thanks to Maggie & Doug Walker for supporting a sustainable Northwest. To find more articles on Environment	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10858
__label__wiki	0.80882	0.80882	VITA Japan A Closer Look At Tokyo Xanadu’s Newest Party Member, Mitsuki Hokuto By Sato . May 15, 2015 . 2:31pm Falcom recently revealed the fifth and newest member of the party in Tokyo Xanadu, as Mitsuki Hokuto, the kind-hearted daughter of a corporate giant, who will assist Kou and co. We now have a closer look at the girl, along with other characters. Mitsuki Hokuto: As previously detailed, Mitsuki is a third-year student and class predient at the Morimiya High School. She’s the daughter of the “Hokuto Group,” a corporate giant that her grandfather is temporarily running after the passing of her father. Mitsuki’s kind-hearted and has a calm personality, but also has some serious negotiating skills. They say that she knows about a connection between an organization called the Zodiac and the Other World, along with some information on the organization that Asuka works for. Here’s a look at some of Mitsuki’s skills: Shooting Skill: Innocent Edge Aerial Skill: Wonder Staff Heavy Skill: Hermit Shell X-Strike: Chaos El Dorado You can read more details on her abilities and what they do, in our earlier report. Seijuro Hokuto: Mitsuki’s 70-year-old grandfather, and the current president of the Hokuto Group. He’s strict and hasn’t been too keen on his sons quarreling over becoming the successor of the company, but he has a sweet spot for Mitsuki, and even lets her handle some of the company business. Kyoka Yukimura: Kyoka Yukimura is the 27-year-old “cool beauty” secretary of the Hokuto Group, and is deeply trusted by Mitsuki. Kyoka performs her duties perfectly and supports Mitsuki’s work in Morimiya City. Mitsuki doesn’t display her deepest feelings to anyone, but she does with Kyoka, as she views her as an older sister figure. She’s also a member of the Zodiac, and knows about the Other World. In order to protect the president and Mitsuki, she’s been training herself for battle. After a technological revolution 70 years prior, the economy and industry were led by a group of 12 giant companies. By “using the Other World” the Zodiac had more influence and power than a nation, but they don’t display this on the surface, and avoid interfering with disputes among other nations. Companies from various countries work together and compete with one another as part of the Zodiac, where they develop and work on things such as new energy, the Guidance Network, Xiphone, and various other things that come from the new materials found in the Other World. The Hokuto Group and Amano Corporation are two companies of the Zodiac that are based in Japan. Hokuto has been there from the start, and Amano recently joined after having replaced another company several years prior. The Zodiac cooperate with Nemesis when it comes to new technology and Soul Devices, but they don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to how they handle the Other World Tokyo Xanadu will release in Japan on September 30, 2015 for PlayStation Vita. Read more stories about PlayStation Vita & Tokyo Xanadu on Siliconera. Tokyo Xanadu Introduces Its Delinquent Party Member Shio Takahata Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Coming To Vita On July 29th Virtual-On And Shining Force Cross Exlesia Costumes Headed To Phantasy Star Online 2	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10859
__label__wiki	0.590508	0.590508	Composer John Adams and the YO Since 1978, John Adams and the San Francisco Symphony have shared a long and productive history—which means that Adams has also had a long association with the YO. On Sunday, March 16, 2:00pm at Davies Symphony Hall, the association continues when the YO performs Adams' Common Tones in Simple Time at its second subscription concert of the season. Common Tones in Simple Time was first performed in its final version by the SFS and former SFS Music Director Edo de Waart in 1986. Of the upcoming performance by the YO, the YO's Wattis Foundation Music Donato Cabrera had this to say: "This is the third time I have programed an Adams work with the YO and I am very excited that they will again have the opportunity experience this wonderful journey of musical discovery. The times that John has come to work on his music with the YO have been some of the most inspiring and memorable musical experience a young performer could hope for." Mr. Adams' relationship with the YO has lasted more than two decades, during which he has conducted the orchestra in rehearsal many times, attended YO concerts, and offered invaluable artistic advice regarding the interpretation of his music. And, over the years, the YO has had the great privilege of presenting Adams' works to audiences both here at home and abroad: 1997-98: Alasdair Neale leads the YO in The Chairman Dances here at Davies and on tour in Paris, Teplice (Czech Republic), and Amsterdam 2000-01: Alasdair Neale leads the YO in Lollapalooza here at Davies and on tour in Moscow, Vilnius (Lithuania), Dublin and Limerick 2007-08: Benjamin Schwartz leads the YO in Lollapalooza here at Davies and on tour in Berlin 2009-10: Donato Cabrera leads the YO in The Chairman Dances here at Davies 2011-12: Donato Cabrera leads the YO in Shaker Loops here at Davies and on tour in Berlin, Regensburg, Wiesbaden, and Echternach (Luxembourg) 2013-14: Donato Cabrera leads the YO in Common Tones in Simple Time here at Davies on March 16th at 2:00pm. —Ron Gallman and Jason Pyszkowski Ron Gallman is the Director of Education Programs/Youth Orchestra for the San Francisco Symphony. Jason Pyszkowski is the Youth Orchestra Manager for the San Francisco Symphony.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10863
__label__wiki	0.778469	0.778469	Artist explores energy at the Martin Bachelor Gallery Wendy Scog explores the relationship among a full spectrum of colours and shades May. 8, 2012 7:00 p.m. Vanishing Point by Wendy Skog. Wendy Skog says her paintings are about coloured lights, the afterlife and the underworld, sex, violence, and flying objects. In her new show Parade, Energy moving in Space, Scog explores the relationship among a full spectrum of colours and shades in an abstract journey that for each canvas begins with no pre-conceived destination and evolves toward a point of harmony. “My work is a kind of wordless meditation, transforming mind into matter and expressed as energy moving in space,” she says. “The paintings are an expression of the spirit, energy, confusion, surprise, excitement, tragedy, unpredictability, drama and innocence we have collectively experienced through lifetimes.” The work draws from the vulnerability and consciousness gained through these experiences, she says. “As an abstract painter I am attracted to the dark, deep, rich colours of wine, purple night-skies, the dull opaques of asphalt under streetlamps or west coast skies, the blacks of stovepipes and telephones, the warm orange-reds of a wood-fire. … I enjoy round, oval elliptical, soft female shapes and linear, structural, geometric, architectural hard shapes.” Influenced by the New York school of painters, her organic abstract forms are rendered in a painter’s minimalists approach. Parade opened on April 28 and runs to May 24 at the Martin Bachelor Gallery, 712 Cormorant St. For details go to www.wendyskog.com. Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival gears up for finale Party with The Party on High Street to celebrate new CD	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10867
__label__wiki	0.902066	0.902066	What We Do > Preservation Programs The San Antonio Conservation Society offers various programs designed to support preservation and rehabilitation projects. We host annual an annual Preservation Awards event, operate two historic house museums available for tours, facilitate building grants once a year for restoration of historic structures, and more! Historic Preservation Awards Every other year, we hold a Historic Preservation Awards event. The Texas Preservation Hero, Amanda Cartwright Taylor, and Lynn Ford Craftsman Awards honor those who have reached the highest level of accomplishment in historic preservation. Our Building Awards recognize the quality of preservation work achieved in the built environment. The San Antonio Conservation Society offers grants once a year for the restoration or rehabilitation of residential or commercial historic structures built before 1930. We typically begin taking applications at the beginning of August with a deadline at the end September. Be sure to go to the Building Grants page for the official dates – no applications will be accepted before or after the official dates. From time-to-time the San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation accepts facade easements as a means of insuring the preservation of historic structures. The Foundation currently holds fourteen facade easements and the permanent loan of a historic sign. The Society has placed historical markers on properties that it owns, or has otherwise played a key role in saving over the years. The Society has also partnered with public and private agencies to mark and interpret important historic locations throughout San Antonio and Bexar County. In addition, there are other types of markers to identify sites with historic significance at the local, state, and national level. Heritage Education Tours Educational Grants and Scholarships Teacher Education Seminar Edward Steves Homestead Museum Yturri-Edmunds House Museum Villa Finale House Museum Texas Star Trail Mobile Tour NIOSITA	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10868
__label__wiki	0.610707	0.610707	In a way is Sailor Moon a cult classic like Star Wars or Star Trek? Thread starter Swan Cat Swan Cat The Sailor Moon franchise has alot of fans of all ages and I hope they make constant new Sailor Moon anime in the future for a long time just like they do with Pokemon! godot Sailor Moon should have a harmless and fun cult. There's so many fans. lol Our fandom isn't comparable w/ those of SW nor ST at all. Likes: Guardian Princess Nadia and FloraKiraraHime Mitsukara D-Point I like all three of those things (to some extent) but I like Sailor Moon more strongly. Does that count? I'd say it does has a significant following, but it is much smaller overall. It's like, it's still popular decades later (even through a more-than-ten-years dry spell between PGSM and Crystal, although I think they were still making musicals in that time... heck, is Sailor Moon legendarily famous within the world of stage show musicals? I don't know), so I'm pretty sure it's more famous than some things, and the majority of random people have at least heard of it (though, frustratingly, in my experience the average american's knowledge seems to henge* on having seen assorted DiC dub episodes 20 years ago and they don't care and have a bunch of vague and flanderized ideas of what it even involved). But, you can't go to comlpetely random places right before a release and have people be like "OH MY GOSH HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS I HEARD KATHLEEN KENNEDY REHIRED KINOHIKU IKUHARA AND THEY ANNOUNCED SHINO KAKINUMA IS REPRISING HER ROLE OMG!!!!" or whatever. But random peope here at SMFxSS probably know Billy Dee Williams is in Episode IX, so. Basically, it's a medium or small size cult while SW and ST are huge sized and I'd hesitate to call them cults, more like what's left of mainstream culture (I think the MCU movies are up there too although I haven't paid much attention to those. Then again, I haven't watched any of the new Star Trek show or The Other new Star Trek showrville so far, either. But I was never as big a Star Trek fan as a Stargate fan, anyways). * Typo preserved for posterity, this post has been corrupted by Wiseman. ~ Heir to the Dork Kingdom ~ blondibear_17 I don't know I can't really say because I think that because it doesn't appeal to old white guys it probably can't become as big as those franchises I think those franchises have been around much longer as well so who knows if Sailor Moon could ever reach those levels. If it was based on something American and a studio had something to gain from rebooting and spinning it off I think it could reach the heights of Star Wars and Star Trek but I don't see that happening any time soon. Likes: Sailor Starlight and FloraKiraraHime Danzig87 Sailor Moon is big, but it isn't massive as Star Wars and Star Trek. Sailor Moon didn't gain international popularity outside of Japan until the mid or late 90s. Guardian Princess Nadia www.smcx.me Not only is Sailor Moon not a cult classic, it is actually quite the opposite of a cult classic. A cult classic is something that was niche or unpopular at the time, but over time, gained a devoted & wider following that kept the media alive. Sailor Moon, aside from its initial unpopularity in syndication, was a very popular media franchise. It is definitely still iconic. But it's not popular. Some might mention that there is a new dub, and that Sailor Moon movie are being released in North American theaters, something that never happened before. But you've also seen reports of empty theaters and general disinterest from the public. Heck, I think there was more interest from people in any of the fan films a few years ago than the official theatrical media. This anecdote alone demonstrates this. Mitsukara said: (though, frustratingly, in my experience the average american's knowledge seems to henge* on having seen assorted DiC dub episodes 20 years ago and they don't care and have a bunch of vague and flanderized ideas of what it even involved).. A true cult classic would be something that the average American wouldn't even half-remember. They'd either never hear of it, or their memories would be of the fresh, newly released material. Sailor Moon is just an old series that spits out merch for the devoted but fails to connect even with its own former fans. Princess Nadia - Code Name: Marle Likes: Sailor Starlight, Frenchfries&AChocolateMalt and Mitsukara Star Wars and Star Trek aren’t cult classics they’re pretty mainstream Likes: Sailor Starlight and Guardian Princess Nadia Guardian Princess Nadia said: I suppose it have to do something with Toei or Viz. rgveda99 Danzig87 said: I believe its more on TOEI. Getting back to business. Artists create, share, contribute and inspire. Creating new art and sharing it is quite an accomplishment. That's true, too, but I didn't want to pick on the OP too badly. rgveda99 said: All parties involved share responsibility. Naoko Takeuchi shares a great deal of the blame because she doesn't seem know how to run this franchise. Toei is also to blame because they're trying to milk as much value out of Sailor Moon with the least amount of work possible. Kodansha USA is to blame for hiring a sub-par translator who couldn't even get attack names right and whose translations became the official standard for all Sailor Moon media. Viz is to blame because in its rush to "please the fans" and put its own stamp onto its product, it tried to push a product based on nostalgia that fans didn't actually have nostalgia for. And the fans are to blame because instead of realizing the current situation is untenable for an active franchise, decide to purchase all of the merch, not just to support the franchise, but to see who can have the biggest collection. Yes, all fandoms have fans like this, but in the case of Sailor Moon, those fans make a much larger voice of the overall fandom. Since fans keep buying material, Naoko and Toei don't have to take the risk of creating new work to make more toys for people to buy, but can recycle the old ones. As a result, any new work, even when it has artistic merit...is clearly a cash grab. The only way for Sailor Moon to improve is if it reaches out to new fans, not the existing, demanding fan base. Likes: Sailor Starlight and mewfelicia If your experience with Sailormoon collectors hasn't been a good one I suggest you find another group to hang out with. My experience so far with retro gamers both Discord and Facebook have been great so far. They're buying both the S and Super S Snes cartridges and help build the Sailormoon fighting gaming community. With recent exposure with EVO it will only get bigger. This game never even reached North America until recently. Fighting gamers are just having so much fun with the game. This 20+ year old game is actually gaining a new audience from Millenials be it casual or fighting gamers. I even post stuff about the musicals and PGSM over at different Discord groups and most of them show interest with it. Someone even posted information about the new and recent musicals. I noticed that Saturn is not there. I noticed that Saturn is missing. She's in the sequel. A lot of players don't like that game caused it nerfed fan favorites pretty badly. Nerfed? So the sequel had clunky controls or something? It's actually the speed of the release of the projectiles. Season 1 attacks were dropped in place of Season 4 attacks. They're not combo friendly anymore since they take a large amount of time to be unleashed making the characters vulnerable too. CJStriker community.comicbookresources.com I think this is a Good Idea for a thread, Looking at how View of Sailor Moon is by both the Fandom and the outside world! I think while it is interesting to think of Sailor Moon in the regards of cult status, I am Very Sure it is WAYYYYYY Beyond that status. Usually as others have so Well and More articulately said, Cult Status is something that gain a loyal fandom but is generally away from the public eye and relatively unknown by it, being more popular in the fandom or in talk in other parts of the Pop Culture worlds. Sailor Moon IMO by what I have seen and heard over the Year is Very Much Possibly one of the Most Successful and Well Known Anime Icons in the World Today and Maybe in the History of Pop Culture! While yea how well Known she is in the U.S.A. is still debatable, it seems in most other regions of the world not just in Japan, but in many parts of the world, Especially Latin America that Sailor Moon is a Major Icon and still well popular today. Even in the USA if many don't usually watch anime, it is most likely if any of them have heard or seen anime, Sailor Moon is one of the select few. Sailor Moon has her Loyal Fans indeed, but she is well more Mainstream IMO to go above cult status, but cult franchises are still way cool! Veteran Poster of the Comic Book Resources Forums since 2012! http://community.comicbookresources.com ... -CJStriker Some Cool: Iron Man 3 - Can You Dig It!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA6scEvEJEY Do we really need new material from Naoko though? Wouldn't the fandom regret it if what she put out wasn't good and it tarnished the entire franchise? Star Wars is a great example of that happening everyone hated the prequels and George Lucas for making them and even though the new ones still make money there are still a lot of loud people that do nothing but complain. blondibear_17 said: Wouldn't the fandom regret it if what she put out wasn't good and it tarnished the entire franchise? Lord Mala The way how I see it, I always thought it was a Mario or Sonic for anime. Credit to Prince Rose for adding the borderline to the sig.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10871
__label__wiki	0.954251	0.954251	"Borderline" -- Special Agent Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah) and Special Agent Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) jump into action when video surveillance footage shows an ambush on a humvee transporting Marines in the desert on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Tuesday, Sept. 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Desmond/CBS Â©2010 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Michael Desmond) The underappreciated excellence of LL Cool J "NCIS:LA" is unimaginative, simplistic and violent -- but the talented rapper makes it worth watching Check out this article! https://www.salon.com/2011/03/22/ll_cool_j_ncis/ Matt Zoller Seitz March 22, 2011 5:23PM (UTC) First things first: Nobody tunes into CBS' workhorse crime dramas for the acting. The innovations that revitalized scripted shows on other networks barely registered on this one. I'll never forget covering the twice-yearly TCA Press Tour about 10 years ago, right around the time that innovative cable dramas such as the "The Sopranos" began stealing Emmys from broadcast series, and hearing CBS executives and producers confess, publicly and privately, that they weren't too interested in serialized stories, or even in breaking new stylistic ground, because the old model was working fine for them. They decided the CBS brand was built on story-driven series with mostly self-contained plotlines that resolved themselves within the hour, and that you could sort of half-watch while doing laundry. By and large, that's still the case. As I've written previously, CBS' prime-time lineup is built around crime shows that are glitzier and more violent than what it used to air in the 1980s, but no less simplistic and undemanding. They're bloody comfort food. The network's ability to anchor them with top-shelf character actors (Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise, Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker and the like) has got to be a matter of deep pockets; it's damn sure not the material, which wouldn't have taxed Fred Dryer back in the day. Some of these way, way, way overqualified stars work extra-hard to convince us that they're ACTING! There's a whole lot of soulful glowering and stammering and scenery-chewing going on; Whitaker, in particular, seems to be using his stint on "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" as an excuse to rework his super-sensitive "empath" character from "Species." Fishburne on "CSI" seems sullen and vaguely depressed; Sinise on "CSI: New York" looks really, really pissed at all times. They must feel they have to do something to differentiate themselves from the other actors, most of whom are interchangeable, blandly attractive 20- and 30-somethings. The conspicuous exception is Mantegna, whose "Criminal Minds" character usually seems like the most levelheaded professional in law enforcement -- but that might be because the show very rarely gives him anything to do but recite fortune-cookie aphorisms, taunt perps and grin at co-workers like a twinkly-eyed uncle. All of which makes LL Cool J's work on "NCIS: Los Angeles" (Tuesdays 9 p.m./8 Central) seem borderline miraculous. This two-season-old spinoff of CBS' "NCIS" is another comfort food show, a weekly crime series about Navy investigators putting away serial killers, nabbing terrorists and solving crimes that involve corrupt or renegade government employees. J's character, senior agent Sam Hanna, has as complicated, even tortured a back story as any of the "CSI" frontmen -- but he wears it more lightly. Although the show has gone somewhat light on details, we know Hanna grew up in a tough Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood, is at ease around what an old-time TV cop would call "the criminal element," and has plenty of experience as a combat veteran and undercover operative. (He served in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq, among other places.) Although the decision to pair J with Chris O'Donnell, once the go-to actor for milquetoast preppies, seemed odd at first, they play off each other well, and I believe them as tightly bonded partners. But J's acting is so exquisitely modulated that it makes everyone, even the likable O'Donnell, seem to be phoning it in. On a series that treats most of its characters as exposition delivery devices at worst, plasticine action heroes at best, Sam Hanna stands out. He seems like a real person -- maybe the only completely credible human being in any of CBS' crime-time dramas. Part of it is the way he carries himself. As Hanna, J walks and talks like a career military guy who came from humble circumstances and decided to make the armed forces his home, but who sometimes struggles to reconcile his outsider status as an African-American with his role as the status quo's defender. None of this is in the scripts; it's subtext that comes from J's casting, and from his acting choices. "NCIS: Los Angeles" often treats Hanna like the 21st century version of Linc on "Mod Squad" -- the guy who gets stuck with a lot of the gang and prison storylines because, well, he's black. J is a trooper, though. He gets into the stories and finds something real in them. And he never seems to be standing above them, passing judgment and trying to find a way to make the material more "interesting" by hamming it up. A recent episode required Hanna to go undercover as a Muslim prisoner in a federal penitentiary to set up a plotline too complex to recount here; suffice to say that J was 100 percent credible not just as a former Navy SEAL who could speak fluent Arabic, but as a hardened criminal who distrusted groups of any kind, including the Muslim gang he was supposed to infiltrate. He was equally brilliant in a (tactically staged) fight with Aryan inmates, whirling and punching like the Tasmanian Devil in those old Warner Bros. cartoons. And he saved the best bit for last: a heart-wrenching close-up of Hanna discovering that the young man he'd gone undercover to save -- a former child soldier that Hanna brought back from a mission in Sudan -- had been wrongly fingered as the traitor in the gang's midst and murdered. The stunned horror on J's face as Hanna discovered the body exposed the vulnerability in this outwardly ironclad character. As another "NCIS: Los Angeles" character, operations manager Henrietta "Hetty" Lange (Linda Hunt), told him, "You can't save everybody." Except, of course, when he can. Another Season 2 episode found Hanna trying to locate a Navy officer's daughter who had been kidnapped and buried alive by a maniac. (Yes, that plotline again; CBS is shameless.) The crime triggered an intriguing obsessive quality in Hanna because (as we found out in flashbacks) he had been buried alive with a partner during a mission in Bosnia. He eventually did save the girl, but there was more desperation than heroism in his quest. J put his broad-shouldered bulk to superb use, barreling through scenes like a human tank. Then, at the end, J had the good sense to underplay the moment when he told the rescued teen that she could repay him by doing a good deed for somebody else. It was totally cornball, the kind of exchange that might have closed an old episode of "The Lone Ranger," but J made it seem natural. He doesn't have the pedigree of a Sinise or Fishburne, but he seems to have adopted Spencer Tracy's advice about acting as his credo: Never let them catch you at it. MORE FROM Matt Zoller Seitz Ncis: Los Angeles Television 5 shows unite liberals and conservatives The final sounds of "Stranger Things 3"	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line10873

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