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How do wizards prevent Accio-fueled robberies?
It looks like from canon examples, Accio works on:
Summoning things that aren't yours (Hermione summoning books about Horcruxes that Dumbledore took out of the library in DH)
"Well... it was easy," said Hermione in a small voice. "I just did a Summoning Charm. You know – Accio. And – they zoomed out of Dumbledore's study window right into the girls' dormitory."
Summoning things you aren't sure of their exact location (Molly summoning twins' toffees in GoF):
'Accio! Accio! Accio!' she shouted, and toffees zoomed from all sorts of unlikely places, including the lining of George's jacket and the turn-ups of Fred's jeans.
Summoning things that are "nailed down" (Twins summoning their brooms before escaping Hogwarts in OotP)
And before Umbridge could say a word, they raised their wands and said together:
'Accio brooms!'
Harry heard a loud crash somewhere in the distance. Looking to his left, he ducked just in time. Fred and George's broomsticks, one still trailing the heavy chain and iron peg with which Umbridge had fastened them to the wall, were hurtling along the corridor towards their owners; they turned left, streaked down the stairs and stopped sharply in front of the twins, the chain clattering loudly on the flagged stone floor.
Summining things from a fairly big distance (Harry summoning his Broom to the TriWizard tournament's first task from the castle).
As such, is there any canon explanation for why people like Mundungus (or Tom Riddle) who have very little respect for the law or private property don't simply Accio whatevertheheck they want to steal out of people's homes?
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Reminds me as a teen when I played RuneScape, you could use the telegrab spell to steal gems from the bank's basement... sweet memories... – Voldemort Apr 21 '14 at 1:42
On a more related note, I'm under the impression that Accio is a high-profile spell - that is, an object that suddenly flies away draws too much attention and perhaps makes a noise as it crashes with intermediates - which may not be great for theft. – Voldemort Apr 21 '14 at 1:44
@Voldemort - if nobody's home (or more likely, work - stealing valuables from a merchant's shop at night), that shouldn't matter much. – DVK-on-Ahch-To Apr 21 '14 at 1:46
I'm not sure how did Voldemort charm his Horcruxes to be anti-accio - if it wasn't dark magic, that sounds like the ideal charm for that merchant shop and any house... Not sure if we ever see someone use it in the books. Edit: Well, Hermione used several charms when the party was on the run in the last book to conceal themselves - I wonder if we can find something in that chapter. – Voldemort Apr 21 '14 at 2:02
Mentioned in Goblet chapter 26: “Ron quite liked the idea of using the Summoning Charm again – Harry had explained about aqualungs, and Ron couldn't see why Harry shouldn't Summon one from the nearest Muggle town. Hermione squashed this plan by pointing out that, in the unlikely event that Harry managed to learn how to operate an aqualung within the set limit of an hour, he was sure to be disqualified for breaking the International Code of Wizarding Secrecy – it was too much to hope that no Muggles would spot an aqualung zooming across the countryside to Hogwarts.” – b_jonas Apr 21 '14 at 19:26
We know that charms exist to prevent the use of summoning charms to steal objects. For example, in Deathly Hallows, when the trio are searching for the locket in Grimmauld Place:
“There’s an easier way,” said Hermione, as Harry wiped his inky fingers on his jeans. She raised her wand and said, “Accio Locket!”
Nothing happened. Ron, who had been searching the folds of the faded curtains, looked disappointed.
“Is that it, then? It’s not here?”
“Oh, it could still be here, but under counter-enchantments,” said Hermione. “Charms to prevent it being summoned magically, you know.”
“Like Voldemort put on the stone basin in the cave,” said Harry, remembering how he had been unable to Summon the fake locket.
Although the summoning charm fails because the locket isn’t actually there, Hermione makes it clear that such counter-measures exist, and that it’s plausible the Blacks would be using them.
This is hinted at again when they’re raiding the Lestrange vault:
“Accio Cup!” cried Hermione, who had evidently forgotten in her desperation what Griphook had told them during their planning sessions.
“No use, no use!” snarled the goblin.
Both Gringotts and Grimmauld Place have stringent security measures; you’d expect them to have anti-summoning charms at the very least.
In The Book of Spells1, this concern is addressed directly in the entry on the summoning charm:
Most magical objects are now sold carrying anti-theft devices that will prevent them being Summoned by any but their owner.
This would prevent somebody summoning items directly from somebody’s home, if the item was purchased from a magical shop. This doesn’t address how to protect items obtained from Muggle shops, or ones that you made yourself (such as Fred and George’s toffees). However, I think this probably makes life difficult enough for thieves that they’d pursue other methods.
The same entry includes a story of the Accionites, a group of wizards who stole everything by summoning. As suggested in the comments on the question, this attracted a lot of attention when they tried to steal some goblin weaponry. The goblins were not best pleased.
1 I haven’t seen this used as a source on many parts of the site, but it’s listed on JKR’s site as affiliated with Pottermore, so I think I can quote it as canon.
The two supplementary textbooks (Quidditch through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) give us a name for at least one of these counter-enchantments: the Thief’s Curse.
Quidditch:
By buying this book – and I would advise you to buy it, because if you read it toolong without handing over money you will find yourself the object of a Thief's Curse – you too will be contributing to this magical mission.
Beasts:
All that remains is for me to warn anyone who has read this far without purchasing this book that it carries a Thief’s Curse.
In neither book does Dumbledore go into any detail about what this curse entails, but the phrasing suggests that its effects would be well known, and unpleasant.
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When Hermione taught Harry how to use accio in book 4, we learned that accio could only be activated when the spell caster already know the object,
Example: If the thief only wanted to summon some galleons:
In mid day, accio could be countered with protego by anyone in the house as they saw things moving out to the robbers, just like what harry did in book 7,
However, while everyone is asleep at mid night, I could only imagine they use the same charm as in Gringotts, Voldemort's cave, and again in book 7, to protect against accio, if they did, it would work in mid day too, so its useless even just to try it.
The problem is, that if they want something far more precious than just some galleons, then it would be hard just to know what the object is like, as Harry needed more than half the book just to know what Ravenclaw's diadem looks like, and usually these treasures would be protected by any charm not to mention the anti-accio charm, like what hockey was instructed to do by Hepzibah Smith, to save the Slytherin's and Hufflepuff's away with the usual charm's.
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There's definitely some sort of anti-accio charm, but dunno if its name is given. Anyway, I'm not sure if normal wizards use protective charms like the ones used in Gringotts or Voldemort's cave ;( – Voldemort Apr 21 '14 at 2:53
"we know accio could only be activated when the spell caster already know the object" - this doesn't address my question. You usually know what you want to steal (specific jewelry you cased in a jewelry store; or money; or whatever wizarding equivalent of large-screen TV is). – DVK-on-Ahch-To Apr 21 '14 at 3:54
"well, while anyone sleep in mid night, i could only imagine they use the same charm as in gringotts" - this has zero canon evidence. – DVK-on-Ahch-To Apr 21 '14 at 3:55
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Harry Potter Time Turner question: how is murdering past or future selves possible? Is it possible to prevent someone from dying [duplicate]
Were Time Turners Omni-Directional? 7 answers
In Harry Potter, it seems like Time Turners are mostly used to correct minor things or do things that wouldn't have any major effect. Also, in Prisoner of Azkaban, it seems like Time-Turners/time travel is strictly "fated" or already predestined by history (time travel doesn't really change anything--rather, it ALLOWS what was already meant to occur to happen). This is shown when Harry and Hermione rescue Buckbeak and Sirius, and Harry saves his past self.
In time travel theory, this is called the Novikov Self-Consistency Principle, which states that "Nothing can be changed because anything a traveler does merely produces the circumstances they had noted before travelling".
Now, here's my question. In the book, it also states that wizards have accidentally killed their past or future selves while time travelling. But how is this possible under the Novikov Self-Consistency Principle?
Lastly, if someone were to die, does that mean that someone else could use the Time Turner to quickly stop that person from dying in the past?
EDIT: It's different than the question linked above because I never asked if going forward in time is possible in Harry Potter. I asked how is murdering past or future selves possible under the theory noted above, and how if it would be possible to go back in time to prevent someone from dying.
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What "minor" or "ineffective" corrections in time are you referring to specifically? – Slytherincess Oct 14 '14 at 3:27
I think the "how is this possible" part has been addressed in another question. I remember supposition that the younger always killed the elder, so the younger is still alive to travel back in time and be killed as the elder. – Izkata Oct 14 '14 at 3:42
@Zack - NM my comment/question -- Pottermore supports your position. :) – Slytherincess Oct 14 '14 at 3:49
Just as an FYI, it is considered very bad form to change the essence of a question that has existing answers. That is unfair to those who spent time answering your original question. In the future it would be better to leave your original question intact, and then pose your second question -- What time travel theory does Harry Potter canon follow -- as a totally separate question. I'm afraid I'm going to downvote this question because you changed it after answers had already been given. That's not how our site works. – Slytherincess Oct 14 '14 at 17:31
Gah, and your changes in wording have made this a duplicate question. I'm sorry :( – Slytherincess Oct 14 '14 at 17:36
I'm not sure you're basing your assertions on the correct theory of time travel. J.K. Rowling says:
In spite of the many Muggle fantasies around the subject, time travel is possible in only a limited sense even in the magical world. While the subject is shrouded in great secrecy - investigations are ongoing in the Department of Mysteries – it appears that magic can take you only so far.
According to Professor Saul Croaker, who has spent his entire career in the Department of Mysteries studying time-magic:
“As our investigations currently stand, the longest period that may be relived without the possibility of serious harm to the traveller or to time itself is around five hours. We have been able to encase single Hour-Reversal Charms, which are unstable and benefit from containment, in small, enchanted hour-glasses that may be worn around a witch or wizard’s neck and revolved according to the number of hours the user wishes to relive. All attempts to travel back further than a few hours have resulted in catastrophic harm to the witch or wizard involved. It was not realised for many years why time travellers over great distances never survived their journeys. All such experiments have been abandoned since 1899, when Eloise Mintumble became trapped, for a period of five days, in the year 1402. Now we understand that her body had aged five centuries in its return to the present and, irreparably damaged, she died in St Mungo’s Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries shortly after we managed to retrieve her. What is more, her five days in the distant past caused great disturbance to the life paths of all those she met, changing the course of their lives so dramatically that no fewer than twenty-five of their descendants vanished in the present, having been “un-born”.
Finally, there were alarming signs, during the days following Madam Mintumble’s recovery, that time itself had been disturbed by such a serious breach of its laws. Tuesday following her reappearance lasted two and a half full days, whereas Thursday shot by in the space of four hours. The Ministry of Magic had a great deal of trouble in covering this up and since that time, the most stringent laws and penalties have been placed around those studying time travel.
”Even the use of the very limited amount of Time-Turners at the Ministry’s disposal is hedged around with hundreds of laws. While not as potentially dangerous as skipping five centuries, the re-use of a single hour can still have dramatic consequences and the Ministry of Magic seeks the strictest guarantees if it permits the use of these rare and powerful objects. It would surprise most of the magical community to know that Time-Turners are generally only used to solve the most trivial problems of time-management and never for greater or more important purposes, because, as Saul Croaker tells us, "Just as the human mind cannot comprehend time, so it cannot comprehend the damage that will ensue if we presume to tamper with its laws.”
The Ministry’s entire stock of Time-Turners was destroyed during a fight in the Department of Mysteries about three years after Hermione Granger was granted permission to use one at Hogwarts
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No, I don't think someone could go back in time and keep someone from dying, unfortunately. In my second bolded paragraph, I note that Time-Turners are typical used for trivial matters of time management (as you noted originally :) )
Also, if you're interested in time travel in Potterverse, there's a very good essay on the subject at The Sugar Quill: Time Travel in Harry Potter.
Yes, but what the essay states applies to the Novikov Self-Consistency theory, and everything in PoA does as well. So that is why I'm wondering how it would be possible for a witch/wizard to kill his past self during time travel, if you are therefore not alive to go back in time to do the killing. The essay touched on this but said that the paradox is only in the mind, which I don't understand. – Zack Oct 14 '14 at 4:36
@Zack: How do we know that Buckbeak survived "before" H&H went back to save him? All we know is what they did, which was an axe striking something and Hagrid crying. – George T Oct 14 '14 at 7:44
Because Harry saw himself casting the Patronus Charm, meaning that the events of the time turner were already being done. – Zack Oct 14 '14 at 19:16
Your quote does not at all support your claim that people could not go back in time and save someone from dying. Consistent or not, the quote says that going back in time might cause people to become 'unborn'. For the vanishing to have been noticed, others must have seen those people and then suddenly noticed that they were gone. How that could possibly work is of course unanswered by the quote, and most interpretations of the quote are actually inconsistent. – user21820 Nov 27 '16 at 11:16
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Home The Sims Mobile Community Blog: SimGuruAzure and SimGuruRiley Talk Sims Mobile
Community Blog: SimGuruAzure and SimGuruRiley Talk Sims Mobile
EA.com has released a Sims Mobile Blog featuring SimGuruAzure and SimGuruRiley
The Sims Mobile is almost here! To celebrate our excitement, we’d like to introduce you to two team members that are working hard to make this game amazing. There’s so much happening behind the scenes, and you may be curious about what developers do, how they impact the game, and what they’re most excited to share with players.
Say hello to SimGuruAzure and SimGuruRiley.
What do you do on The Sims Mobile team?
SimGuruAzure: Hi, Simmers! I’m the Content Producer for The Sims Mobile. I work primarily with the artists and designers to create clothing, objects, and game features like the Fashion Shop.
SimGuruRiley: I help the art team create beautiful assets. I help troubleshoot things that are broken, and I occasionally make cookies.
We know you used to work on The Sims for PC. How does the development pace of The Sims Mobile compare to working on The Sims?
SimGuruAzure: There are a ton of similarities between working on The Sims for PC versus The Sims Mobile, but I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to work on a game that has had time to grow and evolve through soft launch. For months, we’ve been watching how players interact with the game, gathering their feedback, and fine tuning our features to bring a fun mobile experience to life. Getting that player insight before a game is released to the world has been like a special treat. I’ve never had that privilege before and it’s definitely been my favorite part of making this game.
SimGuruRiley: OMG! It’s crazy. We go so much faster! And it’s really cool. The team is smaller so we can have informal meetings to solve a problem and go test it out in an afternoon.
What are you looking forward to when the game launches worldwide?
SimGuruAzure: I’m most interested in watching videos of the Sims and houses people have created using the items we’ve made. I usually have a picture in my mind of the types of things the community will make, but I’m always completely blown away! On launch day, I’ll be all over Twitter and YouTube, trying to find cool stuff to send back to the team so they can see what people are creating with what they’ve made. It’s a really special and fun time for us, and we feel really connected to the community.
SimGuruRiley: To hear what the players think! I hope players will love some of the upcoming features. I’m excited because we’ll be able to change the game for our community, and we can keep building upon what we already have.
What has been one of the most surprising moments of development so far?
SimGuruAzure: I’ve been really surprised by how fast the team is able to move. Anyone who’s been playing the game throughout soft launch knows how much we’ve changed it in the past few months. As soon as we’ve seen an opportunity to jump in and make the game a better experience, we just start working on a solution. It’s rewarding to be able to move so rapidly.
SimGuruRiley: How much we have done in such a short amount of time. The Risky Actions feature was one of my favorite things to work on. It had a pile of challenges we had never tackled before, and some of them were really difficult, but we worked together to solve them. I think that feature prototype was functioning in-game in about two weeks.
What advice would you give anyone who is looking to develop on mobile for the first time?
SimGuruAzure: I think the most important thing I’ve learned is how to be flexible. Game Developers spend a lot of time with our features and we love them; they’re like our babies! But if you put a feature out there and it doesn’t resonate or players don’t like it, you have to change it, especially in mobile gaming. So, it’s important to be passionate and to love what you’re working on but you also have to be willing to let things go and change up your strategy if it’s not working.
SimGuruRiley: That’s a really hard question. There are so many different types of games and so many different roles on a team. I guess I would say focus on what gets you excited and always try to work with good people. The excitement I got out of a new problem to solve, and the people who helped support me while I was fumbling my way through things, have been some of the best moments in my career.
SimGuruAzure: I love potatoes. Seriously. Fried, mashed, scalloped, baked. Potatoes are amazing. Cake is pretty great, too.
SimGuruRiley: All of them. Oh wait, not broccoli! Definitely not broccoli. I guess if I had to choose one, it would be pancakes. I love them plain with no syrup or fruit or anything. I make them almost every Saturday for breakfast.
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Jill Baker caught red handed with the store bought goods.
SATIRE — The world came crashing down Tuesday night when local mom Jill Baker brought store-bought cupcakes to the Newhaven Elementary school bake sale.
“I was desperate. I’m a terrible baker- and I just got so sick and tired of bringing my best work and having the other moms talk trash behind my back, ” Baker said. “All I wanted was for them to praise my cupcakes. I should have known they would be able to tell they were store-bought.”
Karen O’Bearing, the head of the PTA claims the incident was blasphemous and Baker should be punished accordingly.
“This is not something to be taken lightly. What Jill did is unforgivable,” O’Bearing said. “She’s a terrible mom, and I worry for her children.”
Susan Worsley, an advocate for home-baked goods, was hit especially hard from the catastrophic event when her son Billy took a bite of a store bought a cupcake and had to be rushed to the E.R. to get his stomach pumped.
“I’m just so grateful the paramedics got here in time,” Worsley said tearfully. “I almost lost him.”
Baker posted a 4-page apology on Facebook for the irreversible damage she caused. However, the other moms were quick to respond with hateful messages.
Carol Krust, Baker’s neighbor, and ex-best friend commented, “I hope she and her cupcakes burn :).”
Baker is now packing up her family and moving to Canada in hopes of new beginnings.
“I’ve learned from my mistakes, “ Baker said. “I hope those moms can forgive me one day.”
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I am currently in the process of reviewing the primary influences and inspiration in my life in an effort to make my art more personal to me. As an avid reader, I can get lost in almost any source material if the information is compelling enough.
When I was very young, I spent a lot of time at my great-grandparents’ home. There weren’t a lot of toys in the house. Asking something as innocent as “Is paper really made from trees?” would result in my great-grandfather handing me a giant musty encyclopedia to learn about the process of pulping a tree and paper milling to pass the time.
Who needs Hot Wheels, when you can learn about textile manufacturing?
When I think of childhood, it often conjures the memories of hot Vegas summers, with me sitting on a plastic-wrapped couch, eating Hydrox cookies, reading any book that looked half-interesting. In addition to the Encyclopedias, there were also outdated scary medical books. I probably shouldn’t have been reading them alone, but I couldn’t help it.
Each encyclopedia entry there was often only a single black-and-white photo for any given entry, and they were pretty boring. The medical books, on the other hand, had giant full pages color vivisections, detailed anatomical illustrations, and step-by-step processes on how to handle horrific scenarios.
A notable exception, I remember the entry for “sneeze” had a series of time-lapsed images showing a man sneezing. The images in those books impressed upon me how much a visual component could illustrate or support a story. Some pictures would cause my mind to wander for hours with the new information I had just absorbed.
Under the knife | Seattle, Washington – 2016
Some subject matter required illustrations because the photographic technology to capture it did not exist at the time. Those entries stoked my curiosity in ways I still cannot describe.
All of that reading helped foster some of my earliest obsessions in particular; hummingbirds, crows, jellyfish, vintage medical equipment and the macabre in general. (To the right is a self-portrait based on my memories of looking in those books. ANGSTY!)
Once I started school, I quickly realized how useful it was to have access to random information and stored knowledge. I was thankful that my grandfather in his own way taught me the value of reading and research.
Between growing up poor and sheltered and then living on my own, high school wasn’t very much fun for me. Beginning in my late teens, I became obsessed with music and the idea of leaving the cookie-cutter city I lived in.
The mid-nineties were an excellent time to be an angst-ridden teenager. The “grunge” movement was in full swing, it felt empowering to hear from other artists that were the often the weird kids in their classroom not that long ago too.
There were countless hours I would spend on city buses, walking to and from my job/school were spent listening to artists on headphones with my little yellow Walkman. Often, I would spend my nights awake and the days wondering more about the people that had created the sounds.
Shortly before I was on my own, my cousin David gave me a large box of older music magazines. When I began listening to rock and roll, because I wasn’t allowed to watch MTV, it hadn’t occurred to me to read an entire magazine devoted to the subject.
“When Nirvana agreed to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone #628 on April 16, 1992, Kurt Cobain wore a T-shirt that read “Corporate Magazines Still Suck.” In his short life, the bandleader made it his duty to challenge beliefs – both his fans’ and his own. As a student, he befriended a gay kid and claimed to enjoy the abuse he took from classmates who believed he must be gay himself. Later, when he became famous, his band proudly advocated LGBT rights to an audience that was not always sympathetic. ” – https://rol.st/2HeFMxB
Inside that box were copies of entire years’ worth SPIN and Rollingstone, and a single issue of Interview & NME. I read each-and-every issue cover to cover.
Not unlike a box of Playboy magazines, I hid my treasure in my room from my prying parents.
Even with the information being several years old in some cases (“Hey Kids, check out that hot new band Pearl Jam!!!”), in that pre-internet suburban landscape, those magazines became my gateway to the world.
As an adolescent, it’s easy to feel isolated when you are a sensitive introvert trying to not be made fun of.
Like a lot of people in my generation, I found myself identifying with Kurt Cobain. In both his music and when he spoke about his chaotic upbringing.
He knew he was weird, and he didn’t care. Suddenly I felt a lot less weird.
Because of my overtly religious childhood, my introduction to popular music meant I was learning about artist old & new at the same time.
Reading about a band I liked, would often send me searching for find influences.
For example, in those same interviews, the members of Nirvana were so vocal about their inspirations, it led me to become obsessed with the Beatles, the Vaseline’s, Sonic Youth and the Ramones. Thanks, guys!
I also feel fortunate that before the resurgence of Vinyl in the late nineties, I was able to pick up many classic LP’s that influenced artists I admired by scouring bins at local thrift shops. Most of the time for under a dollar. :)
My initial curiosity about the sounds I was hearing evolved into a natural fascination with album art as another tangible way to connect with a band. Laying on my bed gazing at a 12″x 12″ record sleeve, it amazed me how much or how little the artwork could tell you about an artist and their work.
Pink Floyds “Dark side of the Moon” was such a simple cover, yet I could look at it while listening to the entire album, while there were albums with more elaborate covers that I didn’t think twice about. (Little did I know that Dark side was my earlies introduction to photo design-firm Hypgnosis, but I digress.)
Much like my earlier childhood with the encyclopedias, everything I read I wanted to retain.
I would devour knowledge from any printed source I could find. At the time magazines were cheaper than a book, and often more readily available in most waiting rooms, and stores, if the information was arts-related and half-interesting it was mine.
Sometimes that meant hovering over an expensive European arthouse mag trying to quickly learn about a new artist before a would clerk ask me to “Put the thing down if I wasn’t going to buy it.”
This scenario became so commonplace that allowed me to develop a muscle memory that lets me photographically remember names and faces, so I will be familiar with a subject when I encounter it again.
It might sound silly but getting a magazine subscription was one of my first personal milestones into adulthood and asserting my independence.
Living off of minimum wage and paying rent as a high school student is a daunting task. Having a place to live, and letting mail show up regularly was challenging responsibility at the time.
From the age of 16, until I was almost 30 I had a subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine. Every two weeks I would religiously read my new issue, article-by-article cover-to-cover.
It was reassuring to see art from artists, and entire ways of life that had never occurred to me living outside the doldrums of suburbia. I also feel it was my full-indoctrination into photography as an art form.
Rollingstone differentiated itself to me over other magazines in that it arrived in my mailbox so often, and with its large print, high gloss 10X12 format meant every issue there was a beautiful shiny portrait or piece of art for me to admire.
Seeing a new large print piece of art so often, I began to develop favorite photographers and artists. Some of the most iconic covers in the magazines’ history I can remember where I was when I first saw the issue.
It was the repetition of seeing the covers so often for almost 15 years that I’ve only come to realize recently how much it has influenced me.
Through my loyal readership, I became familiar with the work of Terry Richardson, Herb Ritts, Mark Seliger, Annie Leibovitz, and David LaChapelle on-sight.
Britney Spears | David LaChapelle
Lady Gaga | David LaChapelle
Madonna | David LaChapelle
Much has been made of the magazines’ historic roots intermeshing music and politics of the counterculture movement. Embracing the revolution as a cultural shift, the magazine wrote not just about the albums and artists but embedded itself into the lifestyle, reporting on politics, movies and any other pop culture Millea that was in its periphery.
By the nineties, the publication leveraged its stake as a cultural touchstone and much like MTV the magazine was retooled as a lifestyle brand directed at a youth market. At the time of its rebranding American media made the move seem like a cynical cash grab.
Hot New Friends Star Jennifer Anniston!
Despite public grumblings, the magazine survived its shift into commercialized branding. The magazine stayed true to its documentation of rock and roll through journalism and its liberal ideological roots.
Though, you were more likely to see a softball article on “Hot New Friends Star Jennifer Anniston!” than a hard-hitting gonzo piece by Hunter S. Thompson,
I think that this can be best attributed up in a quote from Jann Wenner in its initial issue :
“You’re probably wondering what we’re trying to do. It’s hard to say: sort of a magazine and sort of a newspaper.
The name of it is Rolling Stone which comes from an old saying, “A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Muddy Waters used the name for a song he wrote. The Rolling Stones took their name from Muddy’s song. “Like a Rolling Stone” was the title of Bob Dylan’s first rock and roll record.
We have begun a new publication reflecting what we see are the changes in rock and roll and the changes related to rock and roll.” —Jann Wenner, Rolling Stone, November 9, 1967
If the magazine had changed, to quote Dylan one more time, “For the times they are a-changin‘” it evolved because of times.
Though highly commercial, the magazine retained some of its independent journalism status with classic features like the yearly “Hot” issue, “The Rolling Stone Interview” and a streak incredible reporting on the hot-button political issues of the time spearheaded by journalist P.J. O Rourke.
In my opinion, the ascent of the magazines’ commercial peak, was when Mr. O Rourke interviewed a sax-playing presidential hopeful displaying him in a favorable light. While a far cry from the acerbic anti-Nixon screeds of Hunter S., it was far from a puff-piece.
The magazine was now fully integrated into the American lifestyle, and the attitudes and culture it represented were now considered the “norm”.
Film Critic Peter Travers also offered sensible and reliably fair criticism of current Hollywood movies at the Cineplex. To the uninitiated, it appeared to me that he was viewing the film with the average American in mind and filtered through his love of celluloid.
His reviews were plain-spoken, accurate, and with a populist bent. As a reviewer, he has been derided for giving repetitive critiques. Personally, I enjoy knowing when a film isn’t going to win an Academy Award but would be a fun way to spend two hours.
If there 80’s were criticized at the “Me” generation, it was in the nineties that it was monetized as the “GimMe“ generation.
For a brief moment, Rolling Stone had its finger on the pulse of popular culture and realized in the Cable/Video era it was no longer enough to identify with a star. You were marketed to want to look like them, dress like them, even the devices you should listen to their album on.
Through cross-over marketing, and repetition. At some points, it became hard to distinguish advertisements from images accompanying actual feature articles.
Even at my young age, I remember becoming acutely aware of the magnitude of this type of marketing during a cross-promotional campaign for Levi-Strauss Jeans.
To bolster sagging sales, they designed an ad campaign around a Hollywood remake of the 60’s television series “The Mod Squad”. The stars of the film were interviewed and then photographed in a line of clothes styled for the movie, which was then featured in advertisements in between the remaining pages.
The campaign while not a notable success, paved the way and set the pace for the expansion of brand identity into blurring the 4th wall between content and advertising.
By the mid-2000’s you have fashion spreads with the Kings of Leon representing “independent” rock and roll while wearing $500.00+ shirts.
Hard to see how this is going to inspire a kid to pick up an electric guitar, but I don’t have shirts to sell.
While I feel that much of the criticism lobbed at RollingStone during their massive corporatization is fair, I do maintain that the publication maintained enough compelling journalism to make it easy to roll my eyes and flip a page when I became annoyed.
The growth of the internet and changing attitudes saw its sales base diminish and the publication has been down subscribers since the early 2000’s. As a result, they were forced to downsize to a smaller standard 8×10 print size for their publication.
In my personal opinion, it was around this time, the ad space also increased dramatically. Whether it was real or perceived, or I just grew out of the magazine. I canceled my subscription.
While print media as an industry continues to wane, they have taken to task archiving their massive vault of artwork, and photography. The magazine recently celebrated the iconic images created in a magazine issue that has since been curated online that you can find here: The Photo Issue.
There is also a cover wall that spans their entire publication history. Inside there are amazing Behind-The-Scenes, blurbs, interviews, and factoids behind the images. You can view for yourself here.
Personally, I found this to be a lot of fun.
Over the years the publication has made many notable missteps but managed to endure controversy and at times even court it. While some of the publications more recent errors have tarnished the magazines’ image and journalistic credibility.
More recently the publication has focused its efforts on its core site at RollingStone.com while integrating gaming content from newly acquisitioned site property Glixel .
Referring to gaming as the “new Rock and Roll”, its efforts focused in the direction of simulated screen-caps and VR 360 immersive advertisements is a far cry from it’s origins of Annie Leibowitz standing over a nude John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
Is gaming the Crystal Ball to Rolling Stones future? If history is our guide, it shows that RollingStone knows where to continue its path. With that said, there is no word on how its recent 50th Anniversary sale will affect its strategy going forward. Only time will tell.
Do you have a favorite RollingStone Cover? Sound off in the comments below!
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Microsoft’s Office 2007, the most annoying computer upgrade since Windows 95.
By Paul Boutin
Jan 30, 20074:30 PM
Even if you missed Bill Gates on The Daily Show Monday night, you probably know what he talked about. Today is the launch day for Windows Vista, so Gates and Jon Stewart spent half the time gabbing about Microsoft’s new OS and the other half joking about Gates’ password and interactive television. Not once did they mention the other Microsoft product that’s debuting today, Office 2007. That’s no accident. Why isn’t Gates stumping for you to buy Office again? Because he doesn’t have to.
Office is Microsoft’s real monopoly. Try to find a business, large or small, that doesn’t rely on some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Watch Apple’s TV ads and count how often they remind you—Macs run Microsoft Office, too! Today’s Macs can actually boot Windows, but it’s Office that makes the sale.
The real proof is the price. You can upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Vista for as little as $100. The cheapest Office 2007 suite goes for $150. It’s got Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Did you want Outlook? That’ll be another hundred bucks for an upgrade package. (You can upgrade to Vista and Office 2007 separately—neither product requires the other.)
After playing around with Vista and Office for the last few weeks, I can condense my thoughts into one sentence. Upgrading to Vista is mostly painless but not necessary, while upgrading to Office 2007 is painful but inevitable. Vista goes out of its way to smooth your transition from Windows XP. As I wrote earlier this month, Vista’s installer let me know which applications might not run and what gadgets it doesn’t support yet. If I wait a few weeks for new device drivers, I’ll have no incompatibilities at all. Office 2007, on the other hand, seems to go out of its way to make your transition as difficult as possible. By default, the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files you create won’t open for people who have older versions of the software. Sure, you can save in “Office 97—Office 2003” format, but you’ll lose some of your formatting.
Microsoft does offer a conversion program for people with the old Office. It works only as far back as Office 2000, though, and it doesn’t work at all on Macs. (Apple users won’t get a compatible Office upgrade for another year or so.) My home office has two computers, a Mac with Office 2004 and a PC running Office 97. I’ve never needed to upgrade for work. Unless I buy the new Office, I’ll be out of luck when I get files from editors and publicists who don’t save in the old format.
Upgrading software is always risky. My fingers and toes twitch from the time I click OK until I’ve convinced myself everything’s working. Will it break my computer? Will it work right? I winced and held my breath throughout the Vista installation, then forgot the pain and anxiety quickly when I saw Vista worked mostly like a tidied-up version of XP.
I can’t say the same for Office. First reaction: They changed everything! Office 2007 deletes the old toolbars and menus at the top of the screen and replaces them with the Ribbon, an overlapping set of tabs that regroups each application’s functions into graphical tools rather than text-driven menus. Still photos don’t do the Ribbon justice. Watch this movie to see it in action. Even better, download a free 60-day trial of Office 2007—don’t worry, it won’t disable your existing Office software.
The Ribbon mimics the tabbed interfaces of the Firefox and Internet Explorer 7 browsers. It looks cool, but it took me most of five minutes to find, set, and test the Track Changes options my editor expects. As my deadline loomed, I panicked when I couldn’t find the option to save in Office 2003 format. It was hiding behind a new jewellike logo in the upper left corner called the Office Button.
Microsoft’s reviewer’s guide makes clear that all of the keystroke commands you know and love are still here. That will assuage speed-typing accountants who might otherwise refuse to switch. But as nice as the Ribbon and other user-interface upgrades are, it’s only natural that most users will react with annoyance rather than wonder when they find out they can’t switch to some kind of “Classic mode” in order to finish a write-up that was due 20 minutes ago (like this one).
Initially, I didn’t see the point of the UI’s tabs, thumbnails, and rounded edges. Was Microsoft simply trying to embrace the Web 2.0 aesthetic? I e-mailed PC World editor Harry McCracken to ask if I was missing something. McCracken praised the Ribbon as forward-looking, the sort of user interface you’d design from scratch for late-model PCs. “The old Office UI dated back to the days when just rendering a drop-down menu used considerable computing power,” he told me. “The new Office UI usually shows things rather than explaining them.”
He’s right. The Ribbon uses thumbnail images rather than text labels in most places. Elsewhere on the screen, ghostlike menus fade in and out as I work, offering graphical menus—not text lists—of the tools (fonts, styles, highlighting) I might want to apply. Office 2007 is still driving me nuts because I don’t know where things went. But now I can see where it’s going, and I can see the future me happily pecking away in Word 2007. But that leaves me wondering: If they really wanted to redesign Office from scratch, why not do like Google Docs & Spreadsheets and offer a full-featured Web-based version? I’d be happy with that right now, not in some indefinite future.
Office 2007 will delight the next generation of word processors and infuriate old fogeys. In that way, it reminds me less of its release partner, the soothing, seductive Vista, than of Windows 95—a radical overhaul that left nonbuyers behind and annoyed everyone who did buy it. Curse it now, but you’ll eventually upgrade to join the rest of the human race. And you’ll be glad you did. Someday.
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Cabin crew secrets: Flight attendant recalls horrifying time a DEAD BODY was found onboard
Cabin crew have to deal with all sorts of incidents during a flight, some mundane and others far more dramatic. One flight attendant recalled a time something very disturbing indeed happened during a flight. Former air hostess Heather Poole described in her book Cruising Attitude the moment a dead body was discovered – but not how you might think. Heather narrates the time her friend told her about the alarming mid-flight incident.
“‘I knew that man was dead the moment I saw him all grey and slumped over in the wheelchair,’ [Georgia] whispered to me late one night.
“‘His wife said he’d been sick with the flu all week, and then when his daughter piped in and said they just wanted to get him home I thought to myself, if he’s not dead now he certainly will be soon.
“‘The captain agreed. We diverted an hour after we took off.’
It would appear that the plane passenger was already deceased before the plane took off.
“Before I could ask why in the world someone would try and smuggle a dead body on board, Georgia added, “Do you know how much it costs to transport a dead body the proper way? It’s insane!
“‘No wonder that passenger out of Miami tried to get away with packing his mother in a garment bag!’
“Honestly, I wouldn’t believe it either if I hadn’t read the company email discussing the incident myself.”
The episode of Heather’s might be a rare one, but unfortunately, deaths on board planes aren’t.
“Considering the sheer volume of people who fly every day and the growing number of elderly people who fly, I’m surprised it doesn’t actually happen more often,” commercial airline pilot Patrick Smith told Business Insider.
So where do the crew put the deceased passenger for the remainder of the flight?
Because aircraft don’t have anywhere official to place a dead body – the person is simply left sitting among the passengers.
They can be strapped into one seat or laid out on a row of spare seats.
To help the other passengers with the upsetting event, however, the dead body is covered with a blanket.
Anyone sitting next to the body who does not wish to remain there will be assigned a new seat.
When a death happens on a plane the deceased is not actually declared officially dead until they land.
Flight attendants are trained in medical emergencies to perform certain procedures but one thing they cannot do though is call a time of death, something only medical professionals can do.
As they are normally met on the ground, this means the person cannot be declared dead until the flight has landed.
There are three ways deaths are categorised on a plane, according to MedAir, a support service for flights.
These are: an unexpected medical emergency, a terminally ill passenger travelling for treatment and someone who knows they are sick but wants to travel.
When it comes to deaths on board aircraft, the code to alert crew to a death is “HR,” a man who claimed to be a ram agent for a major American airline revealed in a Reddit thread. HR means ‘Human Remains.”
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Communication Keys in Soccer
Soccer is a team effort, and requires that players communicate on the pitch to be successful. Especially when you're playing at a higher level, and the game starts to move at an even faster pace, you'll need to help your teammates out by communicating with them. A few simple shout-outs, whether it's "man on" or "you've got time", go a long way in an intense game.
Also, don’t be afraid to ask for the ball when you’re in a good position. Actually you should always want the ball and be ready to receive it. Don't force yourself into the game, but with forethought make a good run and ask for the ball or check back to the ball to offer support. Better yet, make runs that take defenders away and open up space for teammates. Actions like these are inspiring for teammates and will also encourage them to do the same for you.
But again, throughout a soccer game every player should want the ball and be ready to support their teamamtes. And with every pass that's made a message should be sent to the player receiving the pass: telling the player they can turn or hold it or there's a man on. Yes, every time you pass the ball you should send a message to the player either verbably or via the pass of the ball - if it's a hard pass then they're being closed down, a soft pass means they have time to turn.
What are the key communication phrases in soccer/football. These are just some of the phrases you'll be shouting out to your teammates during the game:
man on
you've got time
shield it
hold the ball
away, clear it
tackle, get stuck in, win it
At the same time, remember, a lot of soccer communication is non-verbal in soccer, the angle of your run to the ball, your body positioning when receiving the ball, the timing of your run, and how you're holding off the defender--do you really want the ball. All these things are in part sending a message to your teammates about how much you want the ball and where you want it.
On defense in soccer, communicating is crucial. Players need to know when they can try to win the ball and when they need to close down the attacker and get tighter. The player in support has to let their teammate know they can try to win the ball or need to get even tighter to the attacker.
That's why it's important for the goalkeeper and the last defenfer, both players who can see the whole field, let their teammates know if they need to push up or pressure the ball. If you watch Barcelona play defense all the players move almost in a group, closing down the space and pressuring the ball, this comes from the players in the back letting the player in front of them which direction they need to go and that they're their in support.
If a team is running an offside trap, players need to know when to step up and where to keep their defensive line. Sometimes it's hard to hear all the communicating that's going on in soccer game on television, but if you're down on the pitch you can hear constant chatter from the players.
Starting out, with your youth soccer team, get your players in the habit of calling out the players name they're passing to or sending a message to the player when they make a pass. What's interesting is how all this talk and chatter spread throughout the team. The team comes to realize that everyone is trying to help one and another and this builds confidence.
But all soccer players are different, some are quiet and don't say much, others are constantly yelling and talking on the field. That's fine. There's no need to change one's personality. However, every player should learn to communicate those simple messages, such as "man on" and "turn". This is where leaders come into play on a team. Leaders are those who lift the team up when they are down and direct the team as whole throughout the match. As a coach, is key to pick these players out and give them more of role on your team - often this player becomes the captain of your team.
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2019: Beyond electric dreams
Energy Storage News January 8, 2019
In the previous instalment of this blog, we looked at how our respondents from across the energy storage industry had viewed 2018’s biggest challenges. We’ll swiftly move on to what the expectations will be for this year and what the industry can hope to achieve in 2019 in the next edition, but today we look at what some of 2018’s biggest successes were and ask if we can build on them collectively…
Taking the fight to fossil fuels
During 2018, grid-scale energy storage finally began “competing head-to-head with conventional fossil fuel plants in utility procurements for future resource needs”, Alex Eller, senior research analyst with Navigant Research, said. In many cases energy storage also won.
From the US, the most notable examples Eller observed this year included regulators in California approving the procurement of 567MW / 2,270MWh of energy storage by utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), which includes a 300MW / 1,200MWh project by developer Vistra Energy.
Another example is the Colorado Energy Plan put forward by utility Xcel Energy, which will see 275MW of energy storage deployed along with 1,800MW of wind and solar as Xcel seeks to retire two coal-fired power stations. Eller said the energy storage portion will be connected to three separate solar projects.
The replacement of gas power stations – namely of peaking plants often used to stabilise the grid was also a big opportunity that Kiran Kumaraswamy, VP of market applications for Fluence, said began to be tapped during 2018.
“After the initial wave of deployments in California, we’re seeing storage being procured as a source of peaking capacity in other states instead of natural gas peakers,” Kumaraswamy said.
Fluence is supplying parent company AES with a 10MW / 10MWh system in Arizona, which is that state’s first “storage peaker”, providing flexible capacity to local utility Salt River Project (SRP) through a 20-year PPA between SRP and AES Corporation.
Kumaraswamy said that a “tremendous opportunity” exists in the US for energy storage to fill this role. Around 100GW of peaking gas plants are in place across the country “and utilities are increasingly seeing storage as a cost-competitive alternative to gas peakers”.
Top down policy wins
We often hear that in spite of seeming antipathy towards renewable energy and climate change issues from US President Donald Trump – and some other national leaders – clean energy is already on an unstoppable path to becoming mainstream.
And not all policymakers have taken to playing the same populist game as Trump. Karim Wazni, managing director of Aggreko, which takes mobile and off-grid energy solutions out to the likes of mining and telecoms operators and bought up storage system integrator Younicos last year, believed that “in the political context COP 24 will help accelerate regulation that enables more renewables and thus also helps unlock to many advantages that batteries can bring to grids – particularly to grids in transition”.
And even in the US, at state level, the renewables train has truly gained momentum. California has had in place a 1.53GW procurement target for energy storage by the state’s main Investor-owned utilities (IOUs) since the mid-2010s. It was joined this year by the likes of Massachusetts and New York, Kiran Kumaraswamy of Fluence saw the introductions of targets in both states as big successes during this year. Significantly, the Massachusetts target includes the adoption of a ‘Clean Peak’ standard, in other words encouraging the supply of low-cost renewable energy during expensive network peaks in demand.
Other states are currently considering the introduction of targets, which could happen this year and this includes Arizona’s consideration of a similar ‘Clean Peak’ policy. Roger Lin of NEC’s Energy Solutions division told Energy-Storage.news that the introduction of such standards is a logical next step for the global energy transition. Particularly as opportunities quickly become saturated in ancillary services markets – which nonetheless serve a vital role in kick-starting energy storage deployment, “new concepts” such as the clean peak emerge, Lin said.
Finally, still in the US, as mentioned in the previous instalment, the issuance by the US’ energy regulator, FERC, of FERC Order 841, ordering utilities to see what can be done to enable energy storage to participate in energy storage markets can be considered a major policy success, as numerous respondents pointed out. The process of actually putting that into practice will take time and the outcome is not yet known, but it appears promising and the ball is now rolling on Order 841.
NEC’s Lin said that changes in the US market including Order 841 and deregulation movements in various states are likely to “to enable several new projects around the USA, and serve as inspiration for other markets around the world seeking reform”.
Sheer weight of numbers building scale
“The general pattern of energy storage opening a market in ancillary services first, followed quickly by market saturation, and then a slow but steady growth to enlightened electricity markets that value energy storage is holding true,” Roger Lin said.
Fluence and NEC reeled off a list of achievements during this year which made for impressive reading. With both considered among the leading system integrator or technology supply companies in the market, it’s worth taking a quick look.
Roger Lin said that in 2018 NEC has had success in installing large projects in territories including Germany, Switzerland and the UK, which he said is a “testament to the value of our solutions to the transformation of ancillary services markets around the world”. This includes a just-finished 20MW project, which is Danish power company Orsted’s first standalone grid battery, in Liverpool, England.
Fluence’s Kiran Kumaraswamy claimed his company managed to book 350MW of orders in the past 12 months. During that time, also Fluence’s first official year of existence, 13 projects were deployed in seven different countries.
This included two of the first high-profile projects worldwide where energy storage and related technologies were used in place of expensive grid transmission and distribution (T&D) upgrades. One, Punkin Center in Arizona, prevented utility Arizona Public Service (APS) from needing to install 20 miles of cables and wires, instead deploying two 4MWh energy storage systems at a lower cost. The other is Ballarat Energy Storage System, 30MW / 30MWh in Victoria, Australia, which will prevent the need for expensive substation upgrades, as well as serving other applications including reducing the amount of peak energy drawn from the grid.
Also worth mentioning is that Fluence secured Europe’s biggest single portfolio of energy storage projects transacted this year, with the company set to supply British flexible asset developer UK Power Reserve with 120MW of energy storage.
That 120MW, to be delivered in two 60MW tranches, each expected to take nine months to deploy, “will offer up a big boost of flexibility for the UK grid as it continues to increase its share of electricity sourced from renewable sources,” Kumaraswamy said.
Dispatchable solar-plus-storage bearing fruit
More than just the sheer weight of (admittedly impressive) numbers of installations, as we’ve already seen, the market niches and applications these new projects will serve are just as important to observe.
For example, while still in its infancy, Roger Lin of NEC said that during 2018, the idea of coupling solar with storage directly really began to attract interest from utilities, grid planners and the power and energy industries in general.
“The solar-plus-storage theme now as a market segment has captured significant attention and is starting to get the type of policy support and recognition of value it deserves,” Lin said, adding that the two things go together perfectly, with NEC recently launching DC-coupled energy storage offerings that Roger Lin said can “result in significant advantages” for certain solar-plus-storage projects.
Other market segments are now seeing technology delivered to them that is designed specifically for their most relevant applications. Aggreko’s Karim Wazni said that his company’s launch of “a modular multi-application energy storage offer” is closely linked to the transition of Aggreko (and therefore Younicos’ legacy) towards offering “energy-storage-as-a-service” under a rental model. This, Wazni said, “gives full flexibility to customers in a rapidly changing market environment with many uncertainties.”
Aggreko has long been a major player in bringing mobile power solutions, often diesel-fuelled, to off-grid operations. Since the acquisition of Younicos, the company has been able to now add and integrate “intelligent batteries in ‘traditional’ off-grid/hybrid projects”. In other words, adding the storage system integrator’s capabilities to projects that typically are sited with and connected to existing thermal power plants.
Long durations and beyond
The market for energy storage picked up in the past few years to the extent that Fluence was able to launch as the world’s first pure-play “energy storage technology and services provider”, the company’s Kiran Kumaraswamy said.
With several four hour-duration projects booked and more to come, Fluence is operating at what could be considered the upper limits of what lithium-ion batteries can do. As we saw a while ago in my profiling of several contenders in the longer duration flow battery space, there are providers out there looking to go far beyond that. The ability to cost-effectively store eight hours or more of energy could have a transformational effect on the global energy transition, but at present most commercially-viable opportunities focus on what can be done with the more-bankable lithium battery technologies.
Javier Cavada, CEO of Highview Power, which makes liquid air energy storage (LAES) systems based on proprietary technology, said in the past 12 months he has seen the “accelerated deployment of renewables create a demand for energy storage”, but the challenge remains in monetising the storage of this energy.
“Highview Power earlier this year launched the world’s first grid-scale liquid air energy storage plant. With this commercial demonstration plant, we’ve achieved proof of technology and proof of scale, and we’ve connected it to the UK grid and have been selling services successfully,” Cavada said.
Cavada claimed that in 2018, “the renewables market fully recognised that long-duration energy storage is critical to their success. Pairing these solutions means that power generated from renewables can be shifted to the time of demand”.
The competition between lithium-ion batteries and the technology set’s would-be successors is likely to provide an exciting dynamic to the 2019 energy storage market. While the deployment figures for flow batteries and other advanced long duration technologies are still low, Javier Cavada believes ongoing efforts to fight climate change and reach ever-growing renewable energy targets will leave the market with little choice but to pursue these technologies.
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Talking Forward
By Chelsea Haberlin
Kevin Loring and Quelemia Sparrow in Act 1 of “The Pipeline Project”. Photo by Matt Reznek.
“You’re a coward!” the woman in the back row of the theatre spat at Max Fawcett after the pipeline proponent stated that he wouldn’t wade into the issue of Indigenous land claims; he’d “leave that to the courts”.
Some audience members nodded enthusiastically, others became still as they realized that this was going to get real. I was thrilled. The debates that all too often take place anonymously online, or between politicians or ‘experts’ were now occurring between regular citizens – live – in the small studio at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond BC.
This was the first comment of the night.
This conversation happened during Act Two of The Pipeline Project. Act One is the play written by Quelemia Sparrow, Kevin Loring, and Sebastien Archibald. It’s a part-verbatim, part meta-theatrical exploration of resource extraction, First Nations Land claims, and first world guilt. Act Two is a community dialogue that allows the audience to unpack/process the first act. We call it a ‘Talk Forward’.
Each Talk Forward featured a different guest speaker who had experience relevant to the play. Speakers ranged from Clean Energy BC CEO Paul Kariya, to members of the Unist’ot’en clan from Northern BC, to Kai Nagata (Dogwood Initiative), to Caleb Behn (Eh-Cho Dene and Dunne Za/Cree lawyer and activist). On this particular evening, our speaker was Max Fawcett, a writer and former editor of Alberta Oil. Max is an outspoken supporter of the proposed Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion.
Each speaker took 10 minutes to respond, connecting what they saw in the show to their real-life experience. Then I interviewed them for 5-minutes to jump start a conversation. After that, we widened the circle and engaged the audience in a 20-30 minute facilitated dialogue. Each night ended with the speaker suggesting an action the audience could take, answering the question “but what can I do?”. This was intended to activate the audience rather than leave them feeling defeated by the weight of the issues. Suggestions ranged from “donate to the Pull Together campaign” to “use your head and heart.” Calls to action that were sometimes tangible and sometimes more abstract. The Speaker responses were filmed and posted on Facebook and Twitter where the conversation continued online.
We didn’t want the conversation to be about how long it took to create the play or the much dreaded “how do you learn all those lines?!” We wanted to dig into the meat of the piece, and hoped the audience would want to as well. Most importantly, for the conversations to be meaningful we needed to be sure they were occurring across cross-sections of the population. To that end, we secured a donation allowing us to offer 100 $5 tickets and hired a Community Outreach Coordinator to connect with and bring in groups of individuals who might not normally attend plays at the Gateway Theatre. This led to a diverse audience that had the more traditional wealthy boomers but also a wide variety of people who are less likely to attend theatre: youth, people with aboriginal heritage, environmental activists, millennials – to name a few.
It was an experiment and we were more than a bit nervous. Would people stay for the second act? Would they talk? Would it feel relevant? The answer to all three of those questions was yes. On average, 90% of the audience stayed and the conversation was going on so passionately at the end of the night that it carried on for over a half hour in the lobby.
For the most part, the conversations felt vital. Like the night a young white man who had spent time in prison rejected the idea of White Privilege and his comments sparked a fierce debate with our all-female youth panel. Or when someone asked a very straightforward question like “what’s the NEB?” and another audience member provided the answer. It was clear that many people in the audience were learning this information for the first time. Several nights there were Indigenous audience members who shared their personal experience. I witnessed an older white woman go up to an Indigenous woman of about the same age and thank her for the story she shared about her history with residential schools. Two Canadians living in this country at the same time with vastly different experiences, connecting face to face.
There is immense value in looking into another person’s eyes. There is great power in hearing a live voice and seeing a viewpoint embodied. Those of us who make theatre know this. This is why theatre continues to live on despite hundreds of years of being told it is on the brink of extinction. Because people in a room together is too powerful and too delicious to ever go away.
Sebastien Archibald in Act 1 of “The Pipeline Project”. Photo by Matt Reznek.
So now I am left with the question – how do I as a theatre practitioner do a better job of lifting the audience out of darkly lit obscurity? How do I shine a light on them and include them in the blood-pumping experience of real human contact in a theatre space? I think that Talk Forwards are a place to start. And I’m aware that I have only just started. There is much to be discovered about how to encourage uncomfortable conversations and making the theatre a place where debate can occur and not just be an echo chamber.
At the end of the night, after the conversation had shifted from name calling to pointed, informed questions, one of the co-creators Kevin Loring – a member of the Nlaka’pamux nation who is fiercely opposed to resource extraction on unceded territory – said he thought it was very brave of Max to do what he did. He respected Max for his honesty and his ability to stand in a room of people who disagreed with him and state his opinion. That takes guts and is the only way real change can occur. Kevin said he wanted to give Max a shot of whiskey to thank him. Then we stood together in the lobby drinking whiskey, talking about this land, and about what comes next.
See a full list of speakers HERE, and view the speakers’ responses on The Pipeline Project Facebook page HERE.
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"Chelsea is a Vancouver-based director, Co-Artistic Producer of ITSAZOO Productions and Associate Artistic Director of Neworld Theatre. Chelsea has an MFA in directing from UBC and a BFA in applied theatre from UVic. She is the recipient of the Ray Michal award for outstanding body of work by an emerging director, the Sydney J Risk award in directing, and a one-time winner and three-time Jessie Richardson Award nominee for Outstanding Direction.
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Reince priebus
don mcgahn
One thing you shouldn’t do if you’re under investigation, as a rule of thumb, is ask people who were interviewed by investigators how their meetings with the investigators went. If Donald Trump was ever informed about this rule, he didn’t listen.
According to a New York Times report on Wednesday night, special counsel Robert Mueller now knows about two conversations Trump had with former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and White House Counsel Don McGahn in which he asked them about matters related to the investigation. Trump reportedly asked McGahn to deny another Times article claiming that McGahn had told investigators that the president had asked him to fire Mueller. Here’s what happened next, according to the Times:
Mr. McGahn did not publicly deny the article, and the president later confronted him in the Oval Office in front of the White House chief of staff, John F. Kelly, according to the people.
The president said he had never ordered Mr. McGahn to fire the special counsel. Mr. McGahn replied that the president was wrong and that he had in fact asked Mr. McGahn in June to call the deputy attorney general, Rod J. Rosenstein, to tell him that the special counsel had a series of conflicts that disqualified him for overseeing the investigation and that he had to be dismissed. The president told Mr. McGahn that he did not remember the discussion that way.
The Times concluded that it’s “not clear how the confrontation was resolved,” but McGahn still works at the White House.
Trump also reportedly asked Priebus in December how his interview with investigators had gone, and, hilariously, if the investigators had been “nice.” Priebus reportedly replied that they had been “courteous and professional.”
While what Trump did isn’t exactly illegal, it’s consistent with a pattern of the president making himself look guilty as hell. “It makes it look like you’re cooking a story, and prosecutors are always looking out for it,” Georgetown law professor Julie R. O’Sullivan told the Times. “It can get at the issue of consciousness of guilt in an obstruction case because if you didn’t do anything wrong, why are you doing that?”
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News editor, Splinter
Recent from Paul Blest
According to CNN, federal prosecutors ended their investigation into the Trump Organization’s role in alleged hush money…
Eric Trump told Fox & Friends today that “95 percent of this country is behind” his father. I give this claim 435 Pinocchios.
Trump Manages to Get an Even Worse Labor Secretary Than the Last One
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World T20, 2016
Virat Kohli's Temperament Better Than Sachin Tendulkar's: Imran Khan
Ravi Shastri Admits Applying For India's Head Coach Job
ICC Women's World T20 Attracted 24.5 Million Viewers in India Alone
Kusal Perera's Doping Case Dropped by International Cricket Council
World T20: Champion! Champion! West Indies Seal History in Eden Gardens
World T20: West Indies Create History, Secure Second Title in Thriller
World T20: West Indies Women Party After Historic Win vs Australia
World T20: England Train Hard Ahead of Final vs West Indies
'ICC Should Not Be a School Teacher, Windies Players Rock Stars'
It's A Shame That Virat Kohli Didn't Play World T20 Final: Sangakkara
After World T20 Wins, West Indies Party in Kolkata
Samuel Badree Great At Bowling In Pressure Situations: Sangakkara
Joginder Sharma, India's Hero in 2007 T20 World Cup Final vs Pakistan, Back in Media Spotlight
Updated: 11 March 2016 16:02 IST
Joginder Sharma, who bowled India to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup final against Pakistan, is suddenly making headlines again.
Joginder Sharma, who was the star of the 2007 World Twenty20 final against Pakistan, is now a DSP for Haryana Police. © AFP
Joginder Sharma is suddenly winning a lot of media spotlight. Probably he is the right man to be spoken about when Pakistan are dilly-dallying on their Indian tour for the T20 World Cup that got under way on Tuesday. Joginder Sharma bowled India to victory in the inaugural edition of the 2007 T20 World Cup in South Africa.
On the strength of his domestic performance, Joginder Sharma clinched a spot in MS Dhoni's Team India for the 2007 T20 World Cup. Dhoni used him well, as a shock bowler unknown to the world's best limited overs batsmen.
Joginder bowled the final over of the semifinal against Australia. His two wickets, with Aussies needing 22 to win, swung the match in India's favour. Dhoni's team won by 15 runs to set up the dream final against arch-rivals Pakistan.
History will remember rather unheralded Joginder Sharma for bowling a sensational last over against Pakistan. Dhoni's gamble to let the Haryana medium pace bowl the last over proved to be a masterstroke. September 24, 2007 in Johannesburg was a Red Letter Day in Joginder Sharma's life.
Chasing India's 157, Pakistan, nine wickets down, needed 13 to win in the last over. Joginder was full of nerves. A wide, an almost wide and a full toss that went for a six, Joginder was giving it all away till Misbah-ul-Haq played a suicidal scoop and Sreesanth held the catch of his life at fine leg. India won by five runs with three balls to spare.
While Dhoni's life as a cricketer rose, Joginder soon lost his place in the Indian team and faded into international oblivion. For his contribution to the Indian cricket team, the Haryana government awarded him Rs 21 lakh and gave him a job with Haryana Police.
Joginder Sharma once again made the headlines when he was seriously injured in a road accident in Dwarka (south Delhi) in November 2011. It almost ruined his cricket career. But Joginder Singh made a sensational comeback to domestic cricket.
"After the injury I was in the hospital for 10-11 days and another 3-4 days in ICU. That was followed by 3-4 months' bed rest. After nine months I met the physio. It all seemed tough, in fact the first 4-5 months were the toughest of my life and I don't want to remember that," Joginder said after he made his return to Ranji Trophy in October 2013.
Joginder took a five-wicket haul for Haryana in their Ranji opener against Mumbai in Lahli. His medium pace continued to trouble batsmen but he never played for India again.
Now a DSP in Haryana Police, Joginder remains a cricket hero for India. Will Dhoni find a new bowling star in this edition of the T20 World Cup? India are scheduled to Pakistan in Kolkata on March 19.
Topics mentioned in this article India Cricket Team Pakistan Cricket Team World T20, 2016 Joginder Sharma Cricket
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Tag Archives: Carlo Von Sexron
Mexicola – Queens of the Stone Age
Anyone who went to a Queens of the Stone Age show on their breakthrough UK tour in November 2000 will remember the eardrum-threatening volume. I went to one of their two shows at the London Astoria with my friend Yo and I certainly remember it. I suspect he does, too. I particularly remember the bass guitar signal forming a monstrous standing wave at the back of the hall during the last song that scattered the crowd very quickly, and did funny things to the stomachs of those who tried standing their ground. I’ve never seen My Bloody Valentine or Dinosaur Jr, but Queens were so loud I can’t really imagine anything louder.
Extreme volume is a funny thing, particularly when dealing with the zero-sum world of digital audio. Faced with an absolute ceiling of 0dB, how can a band like Queens – who made the pursuit of volume their rasion d’être – make a truly loud record? One that sounds loud compared to everyone else’s on an iPod, not just when you turn it up on a good stereo? How can you be louder than everyone else when the volume knob doesn’t work any more?
Well, one way would be to call Joe Barresi. And so they did. Barresi, at least back in the nineties, had a way of making very loud records that didn’t seem squashed lifeless, that retained the punch in the drums that is absolutely crucial to good-feeling rock records. Presumably he did this through compressing in stages all the way along, rather than by allowing them to be brickwalled during mastering. Eventually even his work came to seem static and over-compressed, but he was so skilled at the loud game that his work stood up better far longer to the age of shock-and-awe mastering jobs that was in full swing by the time the Queens made Songs for the Deaf in 2002. That record, produced by Josh Homme, Adam Kaspar and Eric Valentine (mixed by Kaspar) is a sonic atrocity, a crying shame given the quality of some of the songs on it.
Mexicola, though, is from Queens’ eponymous debut. This version of QotSA was essentially a two-man crew: Homme and drummer Alfredo Hernandez, both former members of cult stoner/desert rock band Kyuss. From the sludgy bass riff (played by Homme, under the pseudonym Carlo Von Sexron) that opens it and the tiny SM58 vocal sound, to the guitar solo mixed hard right, it’s an immediately identifiable, bone-dry sound with few precedents in mainstream rock (Kyuss producer Chris Goss’s Masters of Reality are the most obvious forebear – Goss and Homme share distinct vocal similarities – but then, MoR were not a mainstream band. Perhaps the acid-drenched psych-grunge of Screaming Trees, with whom Homme toured as a guitarist, were the closest this kind of sound got to a wider audience).
But the social and geographical context of Queens of the Stone Age (the Palm Desert scene) is not to be overlooked here. Their sound had some key components in common with other desert rock mainstays such Fu Manchu. The use of downtuned guitars, shifting the instruments’ centre of tonal gravity downwards, created sonorities that are rarely heard in mainstream rock, where standard tuning makes everything sound, well, rather standard. Heavy use of the crash and ride cymbals in place of the hi-hat, creates a ‘washing’, hazy kind of sound to the drums (often emphasised by the trick of recording the cymbals after the rest of the drums, allowing both elements to be processed separately). The use of (formerly) unfashionable amplifiers and pedals resulted in a distinctive, unscooped heavy guitar sound, that got away from the scooped guitar sounds of metal and the thin gnarly sound of some of the grunge bands. The guitarists in desert rock bands have tended to eschew the Marshalls that are the sine qua non of commercial hard rock and metal, instead using amps by H/H, Hiwatt, Orange, Matamp and the ubiquitous Sunn, plus vintage fuzz pedals. Stuff found in pawn shops. Treble is dispensable and clarity is over-rated; thumping low end and boxy mids are much more deserty. Hi-fidelity guitar sounds are avoided in favour of huge slabs of hyper-distorty gunk-o-fuzz.
So in lots of ways, early Queens were the archetypal desert rock band. But Homme found his way out of this commercial backwater pretty quickly. The basic unit of rock songwriting is the riff, which tends to describe only very simple chord changes, or no chord changes at all, and this can lead to melodic stasis. Homme worked harder than most as a tunesmith, and once Queens began attracting attention in the early noughties critics fell over themselves to claim they’d known about Yawning Man, Fu Manchu and the rest all along. A likely story. When this scene was finding its feet, all eyes were on Seattle. Those that had noticed them dismissed them as purveyors of mere retro skater-rock, as if grunge was Vorticism or something.
Queens of the Stone Age would soon abandon this sound for a poppier and more conventional take on hard rock on their second album, Rated R. But for fans of Josh Homme’s original ‘robot rock’ concept (simple riffs played over and over again; Black Sabbath covering Kraftwerk, if you will) – and for a hardcore minority, it’s the only version of Queens worth bothering with – this is the place to come.
Josh Homme
This entry was posted in Music and tagged Adam Kaspar, Alfredo Hernandez, ambience, Black Sabbath, brickwall limiting, Carlo Von Sexron, Chris Goss, compression, desert rock, digital audio, dry, Eric Valentine, iPod, Joe Barreso, Josh Homme, Kraftwerk, Kyuss, London Astoria, loud records, loudness war, mastering, Masters of Reality, over-compression, Queens of the Stone Age, Rated R, Reverb, robot rock, Songs for the Deaf, stoner rock, Yo Zushi on April 2, 2014 by rossjpalmer.
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Murray... Present (in the NFL)
Thread starter Danny_Darwin
Baseball Discussion
MLB Discussion
Danny_Darwin
So I don't really follow football that closely, but I have been watching the Kyler Murray situation a little bit - short version, which, surely someone else can fill in the details if they find this inadequate: the A's drafted him, he then played the college football season and was awesome, leading now to the question of which sport he's going to pick - and with him officially declaring for the NFL draft today, I thought I'd get the ball rolling on discussion as I was surprised to see there was not already a thread about this. I can certainly see why he'd be leaning towards football given some realities of baseball, both financial and otherwise. But I guess we'll see.
Omar's Wacky Neighbor
Leaving in a bit to the studio :)
If nothing else, your Subject/Topic brought a smile to my face.
SemperFidelisSox
suzyn
He entered the draft today.
McBride11
Completed and signed paperwork for NFL draft.
Seems like a negotiating ploy after asking for an additional 15m (A's all ready gave him 4.66M signing bonus after drafting him 9th) just yesterday. https://www.kjrh.com/sports/report-sooners-qb-kyler-murray-asks-as-for-15-million-or-hell-enter-nfl-draft
However that 15M exceeds the A's allotment for draft money (about 10M). So the A's would have to add him to the 40 and get some special permission to add this money in.
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/01/kyler-murray-mlb-nfl-football-baseball-decision-rules-raise-15-million-draft-deadline-update
heavyde050
Omar's Wacky Neighbor said:
Same. Any reference to Flight of the Conchords is much appreciated.
Plympton91
bubble burster
This is Boras attempting to find a loophole that will maybe help blow up the MLB slotting system. Good for him!
If Kyler Murray is worth $15 million, it shows what a collassal restraint on free trade the draft really is. Not sure how that plays into employment law and collective bargainning but I hope a little. The MLB players union and MLB owners couldn’t collectively bargain to force draftees to play for free right?
Man if I was a duel sport threat I’d pick MLB over NFL any day. I’ll admit that I don’t know the specific ins and outs of this situation. Maybe he’s just trying to turn his awesome season into one big NFL payday? I’d think that career earnings potential would be much greater in MLB. What’s the average career length in MLB? Isn’t it like 2.5 years in the NFL?
Papelbon's Poutine
Yeah I initially read it as ‘President’ and was like ‘fuck yeah, Spackler 2020!!’
Average Reds
V&N Mod
Southwestern CT
Blue Monkey said:
The average MLB career is much longer, you make more money and in most cases you do not suffer the kind of traumatic injuries that are commonplace for literally every NFL player.
Of course, the NFL has one big advantage - Murray knows that he will be drafted and make the NFL, even if success is not assured. MLB offers no such guarantee. So if Murray believes (or has been told) that he is unlikely to make the big club, he should probably choose the NFL rather than risk becoming Drew Henson 2.0.
SirPsychoSquints
Yeah, very few prospects are guarantees to make the majors, and especially to get to 5 or 6 years of MLB service, when you start making NFL money. His rookie contract with the NFL will pay him more than he gets prior to MLB free agency, right?
Average Reds said:
On top of that, I’m sure he’s watching the same offseason as the rest of us and seeing that the big paydays that once awaited good, young MLB players aren’t really a thing anymore.
Dernells Casket n Flagon
Here are the contracts and signing bonus for last year's first rounders. Picks 1, 3, 7, 10 and 32 are the QBs in this round.
While a baseball career might have more longevity, and higher quality of life with only a $4M signing bonus from the As his PE is probably higher as a football player due simply to the disparity in first contract.
PICK TEAM PLAYER TOTAL CONTRACT SIGNING BONUS
1 Browns Baker Mayfield $33,158,294 $22,185,523
2 Giants Saquon Barkley $31,647,174 $21,086,526
3 Jets Sam Darnold $30,685,571 $20,387,178
4 Browns Denzel Ward $29,586,562 $19,587,900
5 Broncos Bradley Chubb $27,663,313 $18,189,173
6 Colts Quenton Nelson $24,228,952 $15,691,456
7 Bills Josh Allen $21,481,462 $13,693,282
8 Bears Roquan Smith $18,733,972 $11,695,107
9 49ers Mike McGlinchey $18,596,442 $11,595,085
10 Cardinals Josh Rosen $17,841,032 $11,045,697
11 Dolphins Minkah Fitzpatrick $16,673,360 $10,196,480
12 Buccaneers Vita Vea $15,024,853 $8,997,566
13 Redskins Da'Ron Payne $14,612,732 $8,697,842
14 Saints Marcus Davenport $13,925,862 $8,198,300
15 Raiders Kolton Miller $13,651,129 $7,998,494
16 Bills Tremaine Edmunds $12,826,862 $7,399,027
17 Chargers Derwin James $12,552,112 $7,199,209
18 Packers Jaire Alexander $12,208,682 $6,949,441
19 Cowboys Leighton Vander Esch $12,002,612 $6,799,573
20 Lions Frank Ragnow $11,933,932 $6,749,623
21 Bengals Billy Price $11,865,242 $6,699,667
22 Titans Rashaan Evans $11,727,863 $6,599,755
23 Patriots Isaiah Wynn $11,590,492 $6,499,849
24 Panthers D.J. Moore $11,315,742 $6,300,030
25 Ravens Hayden Hurst $11,178,372 $6,200,124
26 Falcons Calvin Ridley $11,040,975 $6,100,200
27 Seahawks Rashaad Penny $10,903,622 $6,000,306
28 Steelers Terrell Edmunds $10,834,932 $5,950,351
29 Jaguars Taven Bryan $10,283,751 $5,549,491
30 Vikings Mike Hughes $9,991,865 $5,337,210
31 Patriots Sony Michel $9,747,362 $5,159,391
32 Ravens Lamar Jackson $9,589,930 $5,044,895
steveluck7
Burrillville, RI
Danny_Darwin said:
Granted the astronomical numbers tossed out by Boras haven't materialized but Machado and Harper will still likely sign for somewhere in the neighborhood of 3x the guaranteed money than anyone in the NFL has gotten (highest guaranteed # I found for an NFL player is $94 million for Matt Ryan).
Of course, that money comes 6 years into a career so the money on the front-end favors the NFL but it's much higher in MLB - and fully guaranteed
SirPsychoSquints said:
Yeah, the dynamics are such that if you know you're going to be a first round draft pick in the NFL, you will make much more upfront by going that route.
However, if you make it to the big leagues and become an above-average player, it's probably a wash. If you are a solid starter, baseball is almost certainly the best choice. Factoring in quality of life, I'd always advise those who are that gifted to play baseball.
Kirk Gibson is an interesting example. He was set to be the first wide receiver drafted when he graduated from Michigan State, but he informed every NFL team that he was playing baseball. (The Eagles coveted him badly, but ended up taking Mike Quick because Gibson warned them off. The Cards ended up taking him in the seventh round but he did not change his mind.)
Gibson was anything but a sure bet, as he had only played one year of college baseball. But he was convinced he was making the right choice because, as he put it, the average career was much longer in baseball and he wouldn't retire as a cripple. Of course, he played 17 seasons and walks with a limp, so maybe 1 for 2?
If Murray washes out as an NFL QB, wouldn't baseball still be an option? If he really has MLB-level talent, barring injury (which is a realistic concern), he should still have a shot. If not with the Oakland than someone. Given that he'll be paid more up front in the NFL and will find out much, much faster if football is going to work out for him, going to the NFL seems a no-brainer to me.
Edit: Put more simply, I think Murray has a better chance of playing baseball if football doesn't work out than he has playing football if baseball doesn't work out.
I think he would have a shot of getting back into baseball if he were a pitcher. As a position player, I think taking a shot in the NFL first will kill any hopes of a baseball career.
Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing in sports, even if you do it all the time. Figuring Murray giving football at least three years before giving up, he would then be trying to make it in baseball as a 25-year-old without a single at-bat in professional baseball.
It's not impossible, but it seems highly improbable.
It's also why I think making Trey Ball and outfielder is such a longshot. He's basically gone five years without hitting. That's a lot to overcome -- although I know Rick Ankiel pulled it off.
santadevil
Saskatchestan
I assume Murray will end up choosing football, take the money and hopefully he becomes a starting QB with some longevity
What I worry about it the size and is he more Tim Tebow or more Russell Wilson?
I'd hate to see him be a fringe NFL QB or get seriously hurt playing NFL and the try baseball and then become nothing because he came back too late or had an injury
A kid with this much talent is one I'll always be rooting for. Hopefully he follows his heart and picks the sport which truly satisfies him, not just for the money
steveluck7 said:
Ok, sure, if Murray is as good as Harper or Machado, two players on a plausible Hall-of-Fame trajectory, he’ll get paid. Although, even then, the markets on those two players have been softer than many people expected. More than likely, he will encounter the same freeze that’s affected basically everyone since the start of last offseason (unless something changes in a big way between now and then).
I’ve also seen some people arguing that modern-day NFL football isn’t as dangerous for QBs as it is for other players, but I’ll defer to NFL fans on that one.
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EvilEmpire said:
It seems like the opposite would be true. Football careers aren't short because it's something only bodies in their early 20s can do, it's the permanent injuries that stop them, no matter what your age. Someone who gave baseball a try for a few years would still be in nearly pristine physical condition to switch over to football, whereas someone who played in the NFL for a couple years may no longer be capable of playing any sport professionally anymore.
Max Power said:
Well. here is my reasoning:
1) Murray will likely find out within a year or three if he has a good chance to reach his football potential. Probably closer to one year than three if his height is really going to be an issue for him. If he goes the baseball route, how long does that take in the minors? Three years in the minors, maybe more? I think he finds out if either sport doesn't work for him faster in the NFL than in MLB.
2) I don't think he is likely to be a successful QB in the NFL if he is away from football for three years or more.
3) Curly brings up a good point about the challenge of hitting a baseball, but I think Murray could be away from baseball for less time, and I think there are probably more things he can do on his own to get some hitting work done while he is still playing football.
4) Permanent injury is much more of an obvious risk in the NFL, but one that Murray is getting compensated for on an NFL team up front. If he gets seriously injured in the minors (less likely), he's probably screwed and just becomes another washed out prospect. But yeah, I think the injury risk is still probably the best argument for baseball first.
Anyway, all these factors are fun to speculate about, but the most guaranteed money is probably the biggest factor in his decision. Murray also knows which sport he like more and maybe he isn't equally gifted in both sports to the same degree, and knows that too. Still, fun to speculate about with baseball done and the NFL winding down.
Pandarama
If he goes the baseball route, how long does that take in the minors? Three years in the minors, maybe more? I think he finds out if either sport doesn't work for him faster in the NFL than in MLB.
Bo Jackson won the Heisman in 1985 and played in 25 MLB games for KC in 1986, then 116 in 1987 (putting up a 94 OPS+ in that season).
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jacksbo01.shtml
Of course, that MLB timeline may be a hair too aggressive for all players not named Bo.
Lose Remerswaal
Leaves after the 8th inning
Dicker and Dicker of Beverly Hills
Pandarama said:
So TeBo(w) as a shot???
natpastime162
<SSS Alert>
In the context of professional football and baseball only, the list of players that chose a sport, failed to produce, and succeeded in the other are extremely limited. Ignoring players that declined opportunity (e.g., John Elway, Joe Mauer, Dave Winfield), two-sport collegiate athletes (Frank Thomas, Todd Helton), or never seriously pursued both (Russell Wilson, Cedric Benson), the list is short. Josh Booty, Drew Henson, Chris Weinke, Chad Hutchinson, and Brandon Weeden are all uninspiring examples. Does Corey Jenkins count as a success story? Perhaps just as importantly, all those players failed in the minor leagues before attempting an NFL career. I've been racking my brain and searching for NFL turned MLB players and keep coming up empty. Sure, Bo Jackson and Brian Jordan are success stories, but they didn't fail and instead possessed the skill to succeed at both. Obviously, there is confirmation bias in this exercise. Extremely talented players usually focus on one sport and succeed on their first try.
Ford Frick's Asterisk
DJ Dozier is one who comes to mind as trying the NFL first. He was actually attempting to do both, it's just that his NFL career fizzled out while he was still playing baseball in the minors, and then his brief major league "career" began and ended a year later.
bobesox
Dionne Sanders comes to mind.
Reggie's Racquet
Texas/Montana
Should the possible NFL lockout in the future enter into his thinking?
bobesox said:
Playing in 9 MLB seasons with a career OPS+ of 89 doesn't quite strike me as "failing"...I mean, he was no perennial all-star or anything, but it's hard to say he "failed."
Dionne Warwick? Or Deion Sanders?
"Dionne" Sanders' baseball future had already been foretold by the Psychic Friends Network.
I guess part of the question is where Murray is estimated to go in the NFL draft?
McShay believes he will be a first-round pick, while Kiper thinks he'd go on Day 2 in April. Murray is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback, but his true height is an issue for football. Not so much on the baseball diamond.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/story/_/id/25548365/meet-2019-nfl-draft-quarterback-class-everything-need-know
So Lamar Jackson (also former Heisman winner and longer body of work in the FBS) in the above table got a 9m contract and a 5m bonus. Murray all ready has the 5m. 15m clearly tips the scales towards baseball, as it seems Murray projects as a late first - early second round NFL pick.
Does him possibly / likely getting drafted as backup, thus limiting exposure / injuries hurt or help? Murray would be the shortest QB (5'11") since Flutie. That matters. THe ESPN people (ya ya) have him #6-8 in terms of QBs. The massive 20-30m payday likely won't be there for him. So is the NFL 5m draft money to be backup and less chance injury entice him enough? Or go with the less rough, higher chance of long career, bigger payday down the road win out for baseball.
Personally I'd go with baseball. Has the 5m in pocket regardless. And while ya, he has to wait 6 years for next payday, but it seems like that has a higher likelihood of happening compared to a late first / early second round pick as an undersized QB and then getting a whopping contract in 3-4 years in the NFL.
Teams have gotten stupid with QBs though. So I wouldn't rule out him going in the first round.
I will say that I get the feeling that he thinks he's not good enough to get to the majors.
Reggie's Racquet said:
Probably as much as the upcoming baseball strike
DanoooME
McBride11 said:
Russell Wilson is 5'10 5/8". Murray's skill set seems to be similar to Wilson's, although I think Wilson is more elusive, while Murray has better top speed. He doesn't have Wilson's touch, particularly on the deep pass, but few do. There's inherent bias against shorter QBs, although you'd think the recent success of Brees and Wilson would have tempered some of that. If you're good, you're good.
It's going to come down to need and when they draft. You're looking at the following teams likely changing QBs after this season: Dolphins (drafts 13th), Jaguars (7th), Buccaneers (5th), Giants (6th) with a few other possibilities based on cap considerations and health like the Bengals (11th), Washington (15th), Titans (19th), Broncos (10th), Raiders (4th). There are teams like the Pats, Chargers, Steelers, Saints that have aging QBs that will need to be replaced, but likely won't be picking replacements this year in the first round. The market is kind of limited, but so are the viable first round options (Haskins, Lock, maybe Jones). There won't be much competition from free agency either (Bridgewater, maybe Flacco, maybe Tannehill).
The NFL combine will help tell the tale. If he does well, it's likely he shoots to the top of the draft board and teams may fight for an opportunity to trade up and get him and he'll get his payday.
Bo Jackson is very wise and humble. Solid advice and absolutely right about two-sport being a no-go.
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/01/25/bo-jacksons-only-advice-to-kyler-murray-is-to-follow-his-heart/
Myt1
the FRESH maker
Plympton91 said:
It’s been awhile since I briefed this, but generally applicable minimum labor standards (e.g. minimum wage and child labor laws) apply, even in the case of a CBA. We tried to challenge prevailing wage laws that were set by the biggest union in the locality as not true minimum labor standards (because they were de facto negotiable, even during the year term for which the prevailing wage was set), and thus preempted by federal labor law in favor of CBAs, and lost at the Second Circuit.
He hasn’t got a shot in hell of challenging the draft slotting system on labor law grounds.
Myt1 said:
D time coming. *I wish I could play both* but he damn well knows he cannot.
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/02/01/kyler-murray-i-wish-i-could-play-both/
mauidano
Mai Tais for everyone!
A blessing and a curse to be that talented. If he doesn’t have great success in the sport he chooses, the second guessing in the digital social media will be brutal. The interview questions will be relentless. Baseball will allow him to fly under the radar a little more towards maturity. Tough choices, good problem to have.
Shanghai Warrior
Murray announced he will be playing football, not baseball. He will return most of his bonus to OAK, who don’t get a compensation pick.
jon abbey said:
He keeps about $260K ... and never bothers to mention the A's (not even a quick "thanks, but ..") in his statement. Weak sauce.
Maybe he'll send them a fruit basket
nattysez
The hot takes on this are interesting -- it's seen as a condemnation of baseball's inability to develop/attract stars. And I suppose this whole offseason -- the top FAs going unsigned, the game considering all kinds of extreme measures to "improve" it -- has been pretty bad for baseball in general.
As I've mentioned before, I hope he chose the sport that he loves the most, not the one that pays the most.
I do wish him success in football. Either way, he'll have a magnifying glass on him through his entire life and questions about if he made the right choice will abound if he's not successful in football (of baseball if the choice was made the other way).
moondog80
heart is two sizes two small
Boras was adamant that Murray was going to pursue a baseball career, he can't be too happy about this.
moondog80 said:
Boras is having a pretty disastrous few months, he has a ton of unsigned guys still including Harper.
E5 Yaz said:
I couldn't find it in like three articles. Why does he get to keep any money?
nattysez said:
Something I was thinking about back when this was first going down was the idea that Murray would almost certainly have instantly become the most famous MLB player if he made it that far, even if he turned out to be mediocre. Right now, he might be more famous than Trout, Harper, Judge, Betts, Verlander, etc. to even some casual fans.
Dernells Casket n Flagon said:
I guess he did play for the organization for a couple of months?
Murray and Boras look pretty bad here. Good luck to the next kid who asks for a chance to play another sport while signing a huge guarantee.
EDIT: Based on how firmly Boras reassured everyone last December that Murray was a baseball player, I suspect he's pissed about this.
I don't think Murray looks bad at all. Oakland knew the risks. MLB teams have so much disproportionate power over young players, I don't begrudge the kids at all for playing by those rules to a teams' detriment.
I hate it when workers do what they want to do, taking advantage of venerable legal principles while doing so.
Clearly you’re forgetting about 31 year old mediocrity and future Met Tim Tebow.
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Waquoit said:
@Palatine "With installation underway by FieldTurf USA, another major milestone has been reached in preparation for the 2019 USL Championship campaign. The state-of-the-art turf system will feature an organic infill surface that will be FIFA and World Rugby-certified. That means Dillon will be the first field to feature organic infill and achieve both prestigious certifications in North America. The field will provide a playing surface that will serve the highest level of professional soccer while allowing for increased community use. "
Will Dillon be ready by the the Fall of 2019? Its much mroe reasonable venue to UConn soccer over the next two season versus playing in front of 2,000 to 3,000 fans at the Rent.
Waquoit
Mr. Conehead said:
I think it's supposed to ready by May 2019.
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Da_Aisijimo_Gou
Supposedly that is the good stuff.
Supposedly, the hybrid of fake turf with natural grass plugs. Still not entirely natural, nor even quite Rooneyish.
kibblesnbits
Da_Aisijimo_Gou said:
I've read about a turf under development that combines the fake and natural, but that's not this stuff. This is solely artificial turf but instead of injecting ground up tire rubber between the blades as a cushion they are using cork and other organic materials.
upstater
I find it interesting that US Soccer is making a huge push for artificial turf at the youth level. I suspect that they believe it will encourage teams to play more of a possession style.
The problem with the Rhinos Stadium is that the WNY Flash were more popular for awhile, and they sucked the soccer dollars dry, and the Flash's owner even took over the naming rights for the stadium as well...and after he made his team the premier soccer draw in town (by signing Marta, Abby Wambach, and even Carly Lloyd played there for a while), he sold the franchise to North Carolina, and it left the stadium with one tenant.
upstater said:
Turf is about profit and loss. Youth Soccer is about making money and not developing players.
I realize that stuff costs money but we have one of the richest federations going. And making money doesn’t seem to be improving the standard of play.
kibblesnbits said:
This is solely artificial turf but instead of injecting ground up tire rubber between the blades as a cushion they are using cork and other organic materials.
Interesting, so maybe more natural than Rooney's re-seeding.
There are oth farctors, too. In many countries, the 1 outdoor field sport is soccer/football. Here and there, their maybe a local Rugby, Cricket or Hurling Club; but, that's it. In the US, we have soccer, football, baseball, lacrosse, and even rugby, too. Thus, especially in the built-up cities and burbs with open space at a premium, Then throw in rain, snow, heat, cold. The result is that turf is the only choice as grass cannot handle that much use.
In my town in North Jersey where we take good care of the town's main rec field complex, the grass was a disastor by mid-October between the never-ending rain and use by football (rec and travel football ages 7 - 13), fall travel baseball and softball (ages 9 through 14), and boys and girls soccer (rec, travel, club and high school ages 7 through 18).
What I'm referring to is the preference for turf fields when there are readily well-maintained grass fields available. US Soccer wants DA to play and practice on turf.
If we have to have turf I like that they are going to something like this. Just as long as the place opens on time.
Just got this in the mail:
Looks a bit high to be for Tier 3 soccer. How does it compare to ticket prices for the Yard Goats?
I think it is Tier 2. But it is basically the MLS G League.
spsct
Seems a bit high; I pay 34€ per seat for the Bundesliga in what is essentially the West Reserved section. I can't believe this soccer is comparable with top tier German football. Maybe I'm wrong...
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The USL is sanctioned as America's Division II league, which probably would be Division III in more football advanced countries. As for the cost, 34 Euros would be approx. $38-$40 based on recent exchange rates. So, at $15-$20 for most seats, this is 1/2 the cost of some of the best soccer in the world. Yes, that may seem a bit high but it's not obscenely expensive for 20 games or so. Leaving out suites and a small section in left field that's effectively limited to Hartford residents, the Yard Goats charge $12-$20 for individual game tickets over a 70 game season (season ticket holders get a few dollars off per game).
DSquiz
Yard Goats are actually a bit cheaper ranging from $6 to 15 for a standard tix. I've bought tickets right behind home plate for $12 (with virtually no fees). I don't think the Athletic prices are crazy but they are on the pricier side if single game tickets start at $15.
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They must feel they have a built in market. We'll see.
I don't mind the $20 bucks as much as the 20 games. I'll have to find a partner.
More expensive than the Yard Goats, less than the Wolf Pack.
UCFBfan
Interesting article linked in Tweet that analyzes changes in recent Dillon renderings.
Where do you sit if the stadium isn’t open on time?
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Whale City FC? This obsession with the Whalers is unhealthy. Does Hartford really have a link to whaling besides maybe manufacturing some stuff used on whale ships and providing insurance for them, as well?
Whaling was inhumane anyway. Where's PETA when you need them.
Butch said:
Your obsession with Whaler nostalgia is what's truly unhealthy. It's just the name of a guy's blog.
Lol!!!! I'm now convinced that renovating Dillon is jinxed.
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HomeShowsiTravel ExclusivesCampaignMario Maurer and the TAT Set Sail on the Chao Phraya River
Mario Maurer and the TAT Set Sail on the Chao Phraya River
Mario Maurer and the TAT Work to Boost Thailand’s Image to Young, Regional Tourists
Mario Maurer, who is enjoying a skyrocketing career due to such films as “Love of Siam”, “First Love”, and Thailand’s highest-grossing film, “Pee Mak”, has been part of a campaign organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand that was first launched in 2015.
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The campaign, officially called “Experience Thailand with Mario Maurer”, is specifically aimed at younger, affluent Asians from countries around the ASEAN region who have not yet experienced Thailand as a holiday destination.
A view up the Chao Phraya River at sunset.
On February 18, 2017, the TAT organized a river cruise, which featured Mario Maurer along with his regional fans representing the countries of Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. They also invited the media along for the sunset cruise along the Chao Phraya River through the heart of Bangkok.
Mario Maurer – A Worthy Ambassador for Thailand’s Tourism
Although it was billed as a laid-back cruise down the Chao Phraya River, Mario took his tourism ambassador’s role seriously as he addressed the media and his fans about the importance of tourism to the Thai economy.
Mario talks to his guests about tourism in Thailand.
Mrs. Walailak Noypayak, TAT’s Executive Director for the ASEAN, South Asia and South Pacific Region said “The next generation of potential travellers is going to be young people, especially within Asia. We are happy that Mr. Mario Maurer is working with us in promoting tourism to Thailand amongst these new emerging markets.”
A lucky fan poses for a ‘selfie’ with Mario.
But, it wasn’t all serious business for Mario. He still had plenty of time to take in the sights along the river and pose for the multitude of pictures that the event generated. It was also an opportunity to spend some quality time away from the pressures of his film and modeling career and be able to relax with his fans.
Mario poses for yet another photo with Kirby Repolido, Creative Director of the iTravel Channel.
A Sunset Cruise and Dinner to Create Awareness
The cruise took all aboard to the Chatrium Riverside Pier where they all sat down to enjoy a dinner and take in the sights along the waterfront. Once dinner was done, it was time for more pictures. The representatives of TAT joined Mario and his fans to pose happily for the media.
Mario got to relax and enjoy time with his fans.
The event was meant to create awareness in Thai citizens that the TAT is hard at work building Thailand’s reputation as a holiday destination around the ASEAN region.
His fans from Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines were delighted to pose for photos as well.
Thailand is seeing a steady increase in tourists from the ASEAN region and this campaign is aimed at expanding this growth. With Mario’s help, Thailand will enjoy an even greater influx of tourists from our neighboring countries in the years to come.
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Microsoft AI bot Tay returns to Twitter, goes on spam tirade, then back to sleep
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Near a week after being silenced because the internet taught her to be racist, Microsoft’s artificial intelligence bot “Tay” briefly returned to Twitter today, whereon she went on a spam tirade and then quickly fell silent again.
Tay was created by the Microsoft Technology and Research and Bing teams in an effort to conduct research on conversational understanding, and was billed as being capable of learning from interactions with people. The internet being the internet, Tay was schooled on a lot of inappropriate stuff, to the point that Microsoft thought it best to put her to sleep for a while so it could make “adjustments.”
Well, post-lobotomy Tay seemed to have a problem keeping up with the pace of herself. The Twitter account filled the timeline’s of her 215,000 followers with as many as seven tweets per second during a 10-minute spell. In doing so, some of her messages may have created a new Twitter meme: “You are too fast, please take a rest…”
There’s a credible suggestion that the account may have been hacked. We asked Microsoft for more details but a spokesperson declined to comment beyond a recent blog post.
Microsoft seemingly saw this outburst, and it promptly quietened Tay once again and set the AI’s Twitter account to private — meaning that it can’t add new Twitter followers unless they are approved. That also prevents us from embedding the tweets, but here are some additional screenshots.
This feels like how the AI apocalypse starts…
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PUBG Mobile – All You Need To Know
By Kajal Dhamija June 12, 2018
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is an online First Person Shooter (FPS) that can only be described as a royal battle. When it initially came out it comprised of mods of other games – a Frankenstein’s monster of sorts. It soon evolved into much more.
The brain-child of Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene, PUBG belongs to the Battle Royale genre. When the game first dropped in 2017, it was available on Windows and Xbox. Recently, however, the buzz surrounding the game hit an all time high with the launch of PUBG Mobile. The mobile version of PUBG came in with its amazing graphics, wide array of player movements and intense gameplay – absolutely obliterating their competition.
PUBG Mobile Gameplay
PUBG doesn’t have a huge backstory, story-like plotline and conclusion – but that’s the beauty of it. It’s about the fight, and only the fight. Players join the server on a small island airbase, off the coast of a larger island. Once 100 players are in, the match commences – in a plane flying over the large island. Players parachute out the plane and to the various cities below, pick up weapons, ammo, special items, health packs and more. As they pick up these items, they also have to fight off the other players in the game. To add an additional element of danger, the playzone gradually decreases, thus forcing all the players together, over time. In short, PUBG is about the most basic instinct of any living organism – survival.
PUBG Mobile Playing Modes
PUBG Mobile can be played in a ‘Squad’ of 4 players, a ‘Duo’ of 2 players and a ‘Solo’ for you lone wolves, out there. You can play with your friends or with random people from across the world. The matches themselves are of two types – Classic and Arcade.
Classic – These matches consist of 100 players and the entire island as the map. These are long, drawn out matches that are as much about shooting skill as they are about looting, strategy and endurance. Items in these matches are few and far between and the overall pace of the match starts off slow, as it builds up towards the end.
Arcade – These matches consist of 28 players and a much smaller gameplay region. These matches are around 5 minutes, high-powered and quick. They are mostly about your shooting skill as all the players land close to each other. You have to be the quickest and most accurate shooter to win.
“Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!” – This is the message that appears on the screen when you win a PUBG match, i.e you are the last man standing
PUBG Mobile Map and In-Game Objects
PUBG Mobile has a large island map with some amazing locations. It has cliffs, mountains, fields, lakes, swamps. Scattered across the terrain are various cities, industrial regions, military zones, etc. The weapons are inspired by very real and very lethal weapons. Then, there are the vehicles. To give you quicker transport – and the ability to take down opponents with the Salman Khan special move – PUBG Mobile has motor vehicles. These include cars, bikes, motorcycles with side-carts, jeeps, sedans, dune-buggy’s and more! As i’m sure you’re starting to realize – PUBG Mobile really packs a lot of power for a mobile game! And it gets more interesting as you play on. There are crates that are air-dropped containing special items, you can throw various types of grenades, wield machetes and frying pans and more. Your player can even crouch, jump, peek, walk, sprint, swim and dive. The extensive features are truly the USP of this game!
PUBG Mobile Graphics
PUBG Mobile has some amazing graphics. From scenic landscapes, to beautifully designed ruins, to sprawling cities and more. The in-game weather varies from sunny to cloudy to downright foggy. Even with High quality graphics and a decent internet connection I don’t have problems playing this game. Naturally, a good internet connection paired with a powerful phone will give best results. But, budget phone users don’t have to feel left out as PUBG will run smoothly with average quality graphics and good internet.
PUBG Social
PUBG’s multiplayer features are what make it really attractive. You can sign in with your Facebook account and add friends, who you can play games with. You can even make or join clans. Team mates can communicate in-game with either the chatbox or an impressive voice chat. I say impressive because the voice chats are crystal clear and barely ever lag. Players can coordinate with the help of the voice chat and have one hell of an experience playing together.
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My President, Pitbull, Is Doing More to Address the Global Water Crisis Than Most World Leaders
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Pitbull, Mr. Worldwide and my president, will speak before the United Nations on Thursday, March 22 for World Water Day. The rapper is set to address the UN General Assembly at their New York headquarters in his new role as Global Ambassador for the Clean Water Here Foundation, an organization which works closely with the UN and hopes to achieve “universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all” by 2030. I personally don’t expect Pitbull to solve this on his own, but he’s somehow taken more enterprising steps to solve the water crisis than most every elected official?
Anyway, this water thing’s an uphill battle! As of 2015, roughly 2.1 billion people still lacked access to safe drinking water, and the UN projects that if the world continues on its current path, we might experience a 40 percent shortfall in water availability by 2030. To make matters worse, 4.5 billion people—or more than half of the world’s population—don’t have access to safely managed sanitation facilities.
Although the worldwide water crisis impacts least developed countries most of all, superpowers aren’t doing much to help matters. The big greasy US president boy, in his mission to undo every action of his predecessor, rolled back clean water regulations and allowed coal companies to deposit whatever the fuck they choose into streams last year. Over in China, the water’s as unhealthy as the air, with 56.4 percent of water in Shanghai, the country’s largest city, serving no function as of 2015. It was even bleaker in China’s main port city, Tianjin, where just 4.9 percent of water was safe for drinking.
Back to Pitbull: He’s spearheading the “Clean Water Here Cause Flash” social media campaign, which is also supported by Bruno Mars, Pink, Maroon 5, Avril Lavigne, and more. Awareness is always the first step, and when Pitbull tells me to do something, I listen.
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Michel Banabila: Early Works (Bureau B)
This handy collection compiles key tracks from the early releases from prolific Dutch composer Michel Banabila. Sublime music is found therein….
Severed Heads: Stretcher (Medical Records)
This reissue compiles the tracks taken from the original variants of 1985’s internationally-minded compilation, presenting a satisfying picture of Severed Heads’ early years.
Twilight Music: The Album Leaf, “Malmo” (2003)
We continue our listening journey into the darker corners of The Album Leaf’s back catalogue, this time with one of the band’s most endearing numbers, taken from a 2003 Spanish-only EP.
Twilight Music: The Album Leaf, “Lamplight” (2003)
A reader’s request to hear some Album Leaf is generously filled; this week, we’ll highlight some more obscure numbers, starting with this track off of a split record from 2003.
Twilight Music: Füxa, Venoy (Bliss Out V.5) (1997)
We go three-for-three in the Darla Bliss-Out series; aren’t you getting the hint yet about how wonderfully necessary it is to your record collection?
Twilight Music: Tetsu Inoue, “Ambiant Otaku” (1994)
A hauntingly beautiful ambient composition from a Japanese master.
Everything But The Girl: Walking Wounded/Temperamental (Edsel Records)
The final (as of now) two albums by Everything But The Girl find them diving deep into electronica and dance music–and then getting lost in it, as vocalist Tracey Thorn steps out of the spotlight.
Twilight Music: Howie B, “Freedom” (1996)
Just some nice, soothing beats to end the day…
Twilight Music: Bark Psychosis, “Pendulum Man” (1994)
Ten minutes of album-closing bliss.
Twilight Music: Drums & Tuba “Magnum Opie” (2005)
This unique trio ended their career with a superior EP, with this song being its highlight.
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Amersham Vintage Bus Running Day 2015
On 04/10/15, Victoria Events took part in the Amersham heritage running day. We provided our vintage ex-London single decker (also known as the RF) to run on a number of heritage routes that used to operate back when public transport was regulated and operated by government owned subsidiaries. In Buckinghamshire, the government operator of public transport was known as ‘London Country’.
It was a beautiful day in Amersham, Buckinghamshire and our vintage single decker bus was glistening from having just been cleaned. We arrived at the location of the old Amersham bus depot (just by Amersham metropolitan train station, which many use to quickly enter London). We arrived and set our bus for departure and left after loading our passengers. Our first trip was on route 397 to Cholesbury via Chesham. We stopped at both Cholesbury and Chesham for some quick photos (see below) Our bus was right at home in the Buckinghamshire country side and many complimented us on the comfort and condition of our little single decker vintage bus.
“This bus is immaculate”
We returned to Amersham to drop our passengers off as they thanked us for the journey. Our father-son team quickly swapped driver and changed the route blinds, the next trip was to be on route 336 to Chorleywood. The route was not easy, putting our vintage single decker bus through its paces, the 1952 ex-London RF has no power steering and a pre-select gear box, this can make the drive challenging through narrow country lanes. But our drivers are so experienced in taking these vehicles to all parts of the country for weddings that there are never any problems. But it also took our passengers through some of the most beautiful parts of Buckinghamshire. At one point there was even a guided tour of the local scenery from a passenger who was familiar with the local area.
“The crew were very friendly and the comfort of the drive was excellent”
Once again, after another successful and nostalgic trip through Buckinghamshire. The one arrived again at Amersham. The crew parked up for a brief break to ensure they didn’t exceed their driving hours. Shortly after the little ex-London RF was off again and once more it was a full load again. It was another trip on route 336 but this time the journey continued to Rickmansworth. All these routes were ex London Country through Buckinghamshire. The bus dropped off its final load of satisfied passengers and began its journey home in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire for a well deserved rest. 8 hours is a long time for a single decker vintage bus to be out on the road carrying passengers, particularly when you consider that the ex-London RF is over 63 years old! Our bus didn’t miss a beat however as all our buses are maintained to a very high standard.
“I was very content under the care of these drivers and the bus was very impressive. It reminded me of when I used to get buses as a child”
We are members of the Amersham & District Motorbus society and this is just one of the yearly events we attend with our vintage buses. If you are booking a vintage bus for a wedding, private tour, prom, birthday etc (see our services for more details) but you want to see one of our vintage buses in the flesh (you can also see our buses here); why not attend one of local Buckinghamshire events for a great day where you can also meet the Victoria Events vintages buses and crew. (Or if you would just like to arrange a viewing get in contact). Many of the Amersham & District Motorbus Socirty are within our Areas Covered. If you have any questions for the Victoria Events team you can always check our FAQ or get in contact. Otherwise if this blog has interested you, why not request a quote for a hire of your own!
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Celebrate Shakespeare’s 455th birthday with Pittsburgh troupe | TribLIVE.com
Celebrate Shakespeare’s 455th birthday with Pittsburgh troupe
Shirley McMarlin
Tue., April 23, 2019 10:02 a.m. | Tuesday, April 23, 2019 10:02 a.m.
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks is celebrating the 455th anniversary of the renowned playwright’s birth with a week-long schedule of special events throughout the city.
The Bard’s Birthday Bash includes:
• April 23: Shakespeare statue salute, 12:15-1:30 p.m. in front of the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Actor Yvonne Hudson, portraying Mrs. Anne Shakespeare, will place flowers on the statue. Cookies will be served, and Friends of Will will perform under the tent in nearby Schenley Plaza.
• April 24: Heroic Happy Hour, 5-7 p.m. at Franktuary in Lawrenceville. Patrons will have a chance to perform or read their favorite Shakespeare pieces impromptu — prizes will be given. Event will feature selfies with Will and more surprises.
• April 25: Instagram photo caption contest, all day at @pghshakespeareparks.
• April 26: Facebook trivia contest, all day at Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks.
• April 27: “Mrs. Shakespeare: Will’s First and Last Love,” solo show by Yvonne Hudson, 7 p.m. at The Pumphouse in Munhall. Through sonnets, songs and soliloquies, with references from about 20 plays, Hudson tells the story of the Bard’s wife, Anne Shakespeare. Tickets at $15 are available at eventbrite.com.
• April 29: Bring Your Own Bard, 7:30 p.m. at Te Cafe in Squirrel Hill. Actors and audience members can perform monologues from Shakespeare’s plays around the theme “Partners in Crime,” featuring henchmen, twins, lovers and other duos.
PSIP will accept donations to support its all-female production of “Julius Caesar,” coming in September.
The outdoor Shakespeare company has been offering free Shakespeare productions in Pittsburgh city parks since 2005.
Details: pittsburghshakespeare.com
Shirley McMarlin is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Shirley at 724-836-5750, [email protected] or via Twitter .
Tribune-Review file
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks has a weeklong schedule of events to celebrate the Bard’s 455th birthday. Here, Michael Mykita and Tessa Markle perform in the troupe’s 2012 production of “The Tempest,” at Arsenal Park in Lawrenceville.
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The array of options for over-the-air 3.0 is dizzying. But with roughly 75% of TV households still subscribing to cable, satellite or telco services — and retransmission fees from providing their signals to such pay-TV operators making up a growing portion of broadcasters’ revenue — it’s clear that 3.0 needs to work with cable in order to be a long-term success.
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U.S.-based virtual multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) combined to add about 868,000 subscribers in 2Q 2018, expanding that total to 6.73 million, up 119% year-over-year, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics based on a blend of company figures and estimates.
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With virtual MVPDs continuing to take on new customers at a healthy clip, keeping customers in the pay TV ecosystem, cord cutting dropped significantly for the second straight quarter, according to Leichtman Research Group. Cable, satellite and telco TV operators reported collective losses of 416,962 customers in the second quarter, down from 655,000 in the second quarter of 2017.
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East Grinstead Town FC v VCD Athletic GAC Stadium East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 3LS
sat15sep3:00 pm5:00 pmEast Grinstead Town FC v VCD AthleticBostik South East Division3:00 pm - 5:00 pm GMT
The first Team play in the Ryman League Division One South at the GAC Stadium at East Court, home to the club since 1967. Our reserves play in the Suburban
The first Team play in the Ryman League Division One South at the GAC Stadium at East Court, home to the club since 1967. Our reserves play in the Suburban League and we also run third and fourth teams in the Mid Sussex Football League. For more information on senior (adult) football at EGTFC contact club secretary Brian McCorquodale at brian.mcc@egtfc.co.uk
On First and Reserve match days the licensed clubhouse is open and hot snacks are available from the tea bar during First Team matches.
We like to involve all the youngsters as much as we can and one way is for them to lead out our first team as our match day mascot. It’s a great opportunity for them to experience the pre-match preparations and atmosphere. Another way is for them to be involved is as a volunteer ball boy/girl. If you are interested in being a mascot or ball boy/girl please contact our commercial manager, Andy Cooper at andy.cooper@egtfc.co.uk
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Come to Dave Lieber’s “Tornado Town Hall”
December 25, 2015 by Dave Lieber
Watchdog Nation founder Dave Lieber brings his consumer rights movement to tornado-damaged communities in North Texas on Saturday.
The Dallas Morning News Watchdog columnist will host a free event, open to the public – “A Tornado Town Hall: How to Hire the Best People to Help You Put Your Life Back Together.”
The event is sponsored by DallasNews.com and The Dallas Morning News. It’s 1:30-3 pm on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at the Plaza Theatre in Garland, 521 W. State St.
The free event will be led by The News’ Watchdog columnist, Dave Lieber. He’ll share the latest strategies anyone can use to find the best contractors, roofers and other service workers.
Families affected by the Dec. 26 tornadoes are invited, as is anyone else in the community interested in learning the latest watchdog survival skills.
Participants will take home a “cheat sheet” filled with ideas and a checklist to research companies and individuals.
“We want to make sure nobody gets hurt twice,” Lieber said. “Let’s spread the word and show how to make smart decisions about people based on a few minutes of research. Plus we’ll have a lot of fun sharing these tips.”
GO & DO: Free Watchdog session
What: A Tornado Town Hall: How to Hire the Best People to Help You Put Your Life Back Together
Where: Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St., on the square in downtown Garland
When: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Jan. 16. Doors open at 1.
Admission: Free and open to the public. No ticket needed.
How to get there: A DART rail station is less than one block away. Garland station. Parking available around theater.
Filed Under: Column Tagged With: Dallas Morning News, Dave Lieber, tornado town hall, watchdog nation
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University of B.C. food services move to sustainable seafood
UBC will sell only Ocean Wise seafood at residence cafeterias, catering services and other food services businesses.
Nick Eagland
Chef David Speight, executive chef and culinary director at the University of B.C. Handout/UBC / PNG
The University of B.C. is completing a switch to sustainable seafood.
It made the announcement on the weekend of World Oceans Day, pledging to exclusively sell Ocean Wise seafood at residence cafeterias, catering services and other UBC food services businesses. The change goes into effect on July 1 at the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.
Ocean Wise is a program launched by the Vancouver Aquarium in 2005. More than 700 business are participating, using sustainable seafood caught or farmed in a way that ensures the long-term health and stability of a species and the marine ecosystem.
“It’s simply the right thing to do,” said David Speight, executive chef and culinary director at UBC.
Speight said UBC committed five years ago to ensuring all of its fresh seafood was Ocean Wise. But the university still used a significant amount of frozen seafood which did not qualify.
“We realized that, as a public institution, we needed to do our part and be a leader in the industry,” he said.
Last year, UBC spent close to $1.2 million on seafood, about $75,000 of it non-sustainable. One of the worst offenders was frozen prawns from Thailand, which were costly but important to replace, Speight said.
The school is also working with its seafood providers to find low-cost but sustainable alternatives to some products, and challenging its culinary team to create delicious recipes using them.
Chef David Speight, executive chef and culinary director at the University of B.C. Handout/UBC / PNG
Only about 10 per cent of food sales, at private franchises, will be exempt from the program, though Speight said he is challenging them to make the change, too.
Speight said he worked with Dr. Kai Chan of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries to make research-based decisions.
Meantime, he’s also been working to expand access to plant-based dishes on campus, and has been increasing the amount of food sourced directly from the UBC Farm. UBC Food Services spent $76,000 on fresh ingredients from the farm last year, up from $20,000 five years ago.
“I personally believe that our global food system is flawed and the fact that we have a food budget of nearly $12 million a year, we have an opportunity to make great change within our industry,” he said.
“Sustainable seafood is one aspect of that for sure. The university has great commitments to sustainability on many fronts and food absolutely plays a role, as well.”
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To find out our candidates’ thoughts about public space in our city, Vancouver Votes sent out surveys to the council candidates. Several have replied, and we’re now posting them. You can see the original survey (Vancouver Votes’ Candidates Survey) here.
Do you see the need to develop a large public gathering space in Downtown Vancouver? If so, how would you support such an initiative?
George Affleck, NPA – DEFINITELY. We need to create a welcoming and open space for people to congregate and celebrate. This needs to be a priority when considering future development in the downtown core.
Grant Fraser, Independent – No.
Chris Masson, De-Growth Vancouver – I would support any reasonable, feasible community-backed proposal to create such a space. Frankly, I find it somewhat archaic and a touch shameful that downtown Vancouver does not have more pedestrianized areas.
Chris Shaw, De-Growth Vancouver – It seems we de facto have such spaces that have been employed as such, successfully and not at the Olympics and Stanley Cup riots, respectively. The idea of closing roads to enable such spaces to occur on special occasions has merit, but needs to be better controlled than during the riot, for example.
Rick Orser, Independent – I liked the idea of a New Stadium over the railway tracks near the Seabus (Waterfront) transit stations. Land is so expensive downtown that it would be pretty hard to do. We are certainly lucky to have Stanley Park, maybe we could make some improvements there.
Amy “Evil Genius” Fox – Hell yes. I would like to see a third of the streets ripped up and replaced with housing, commercial structures, and parks. I think we can fit a large public space in there.
Bill McCreery, NPA – Yes, but how and where is not a simple answer. I support an integrated planning process which would look this matter within the entire downtown. One of the assumed locations suggested has been the Larwell Park site. There is an important aspect of this which needs to be carefully thought through. That is this properties proximity to the Stadium and the Arena. We need to understand the positive and negative implications of having a large public ‘gathering place’ near these large sports venues. This may be a good thing or it may be not so good. I have an open mind. I just want the issues, possible outcomes and alternatives considered.
The interface of such a space with the surrounding urban fabric within the immediate precinct as well as the adjacent buildings is also crucial to a successful, safe and healthy ‘gathering space’. Again, what these uses are and how they interface with the space are critical.
I also would like to look at establishing smaller neighbourhood ‘gathering places’ in each of our City’s rich and varied neighbourhoods. Among other things, such a place would help s achieve sustainable communities, reducing the need for people to have to get in their cars and drive to anything that counts.
Vision Vancouver (Geoff Meggs, Raymond Louie, Andrea Reimer, Heather Deal, Tim Stevenson, Kerry Jang and Tony Tang) – Vision Vancouver commits to begin discussions on a new public square downtown. Building on the public’s desire to celebrate downtown as shown by the 2010 Olympic Games we will create a new public square downtown.
Mike Klassen, NPA – I’ve discussed this many times and even proposed after the Olympics that a reconfigured Robson Square would be an idea, south-facing central gathering place. Upon reflection I think that permanently closing off Robson Street to traffic is not practical. However, if we were to level the plaza (covering ice rink and other sub-street level areas) we could have temporarily (adaptable) street blockage for special events. I see Robson as a place we might display sculpture and/or other public artworks, big screen events, etc.
Adriane Carr, Green Party – Yes. Large public gatherings downtown build community spirit and pride, and can be safe and fun — as we saw during the Olympics. I would support continued use of outdoor public spaces such as the plazas at the Vancouver Public Library and secure the ongoing use of the front and back areas of the current Vancouver Art Gallery. I would also support incorporating a large public square into the new Art Gallery location. We also need permanent public gathering spaces throughout the city to build local neighbourhood spirit, possibly in association with community centres and parks. Street closures, such as car-free days, street festivals and during the Olympics, have provided great public gathering spaces. We should consider some permanent car-free streets as they have in Europe.
Tim Louis, COPE – Yes. On selected occasions, I would vote in favour of creating car-free space. I would also vote in favour of closing Robson Street between Hornby and Howe to cars permanently.
If elected, what would you do to enhance public space in Vancouver to improve the experience throughout the year, day and night – specifically in the dark, wet winter months?
George Affleck, NPA – We need to create public spaces we can use all year – including the portion of the year when it is dark and rainy. This means creating a space which takes into consideration protection from the elements, adequate lighting, and access to public transit.
Grant Fraser, Independent – Unfortunately, I would expect to have no say in improvements to our city.
Chris Masson, De-Growth Vancouver – I think solutions to area-specific problems should come from the residents/users of those specific areas and I would defer to proposals from these groups.
Chris Shaw, De-Growth Vancouver – I’d encourage the use of public spaces for things like the German Christmas market where the vendors and organizers are themselves responsible for set up, tear down and security. Such events would not come as additional expenses to the tax paying public since the costs are borne by the organizers and repaid by those attending.
Rick Orser, Independent – More lighting would be nice, especially if it could be derived from Solar Power stored from light during the day.
Amy “Evil Genius” Fox – We can start by using light rings to make sure as much street-light as possible makes it to the ground and not up into the sky. We can create plexiglass awnings that run the length of sidewalks in busy areas. We can institute a “safewalk” program for late night commuting in low-population neighbourhoods.
Bill McCreery, NPA – In the past Vancouver has developed Downtown public spaces, such as Cathedral Square, as relatively disconnected ‘places’ to go to from somewhere else. They would be more successful and provide richer more varied experiences throughout the year, day and night –- particularly in the dark, wet winter months if adjacent buildings have a functional interface and link to the space, even across and including sidewalks and lanes. As well, supporting services such as a snack bar or food carts could also be located on-site. New York’s Paley Park comes to mind as a different variation of that notion.
As well, the many downtown buildings that have plazas and large interior foyers should be a lot more animated and have snack bars, coffee shops, newsstands and other support facilities working off them to enhance them being place people want to go to and spend time in.
The purpose, specialty, and/or qualities of such places also need to be identified and enhanced so that the urban landscape is contextualized, resulting in more varied and richer experiences.
In addition, adequate lighting, infrared heating, continuous awnings enlarging to gathering place indoor/outdoor canopies sheltering related activities can extent the day and season as well as free us from the constraints of our weather.
Vision Vancouver (Geoff Meggs, Raymond Louie, Andrea Reimer, Heather Deal, Tim Stevenson, Kerry Jang and Tony Tang) – Vision Vancouver would continue the VIVA Vancouver model which is based on best practices learned from three public space pilot projects that re-imagined public spaces in innovative ways: Summer Spaces 2009, the 2010 Olympic Pedestrian Corridors and Rediscover Granville in 2010. These very successful programs repurposed street, parking and other spaces for public use.
Vision Vancouver will find innovative ways to create new green spaces throughout the city by converting currently under-used land to park spaces. Local communities would help us to identify those new spaces. In addition, we will work to create new public space along the Fraser River, allowing more public access to the water and creating enhanced park spaces.
Mike Klassen, NPA – Public spaces in Vancouver are only limited by imagination and community support. We could use LED light to brighten dark environments, or provide temporary cover for weather.
Adriane Carr, Green Party – I’d explore a large open-sided covered space in front of the steps on the Georgia Street side of the current Art Gallery to make the space more user friendly during winter and in inclement weather, as well as push for both indoor and outdoor public gathering places at the new Art Gallery.
I would investigate the feasibility of installing lights for evening events (noting the need for consultation with the increasing numbers of people living downtown), and a storage place where chairs could be stored for use at public events by families with children, older people and others who cannot stand for long periods of time .
Tim Louis, COPE – I would identify financial resources within the City’s existing budget to be used to fund current initiatives as well as future proposals by VSPN, Public Dreams, artist run centres and other similar groups to illuminate and help celebrate winter. I would also push for the funding of more gazebos and other rain-shelter in public parks for use by everyone.
In the aftermath of the Stanley Cup Riots, there were calls to limit or prevent large gatherings in Vancouver. How do you think that the City should balance the need for safety and security with the desire of many residents to attend public gatherings within the city?
George Affleck, NPA – We must promote the ability to share and experience together to foster a healthy social fabric. People want a place to celebrate – the Olympics taught us that. They also showed a family oriented celebration area can work. The Stanley Cup riots showed us what doesn’t work. We need to understand better the differences between the two and move forward. There is no going back to the days of limiting large gatherings. We just have to learn how to do this safely.
Grant Fraser, Independent – People should be free to gather in public unfettered by security. The problem with security is that it is for the safety of the rich and their supporters instead of all citizens.
Chris Masson, De-Growth Vancouver – No response.
Chris Shaw, De-Growth Vancouver – The riot pointed to a large scale failure on the part of the city to adequately plan the event, anticipate all possible outcomes, and provide the funding for all contingencies. As your members may be aware, Chief Constable Jim Chu asked the city for $1.3 million for policing in April on the assumption that the Canucks would make it through the finals. The city declined to provide the funding…and we know what happened when the mistaken assumptions about peaceful crowd behaviour collided with the understaffed police. There are indeed numerous valid reasons why large gatherings are beneficial, but the costs cannot be borne endlessly by Vancouverites unless there is a clear mandate from the same that they are willing to pay for whatever resources are needed alone or in concert with event organizers. In the case of the riot, the de facto organizer was the city itself.
Rick Orser, Independent – We cannot allow what I believe was a predictable & preventable event such as the Stanley Cup Riot get in the way future events. The use of TransLink Smartcard technology could be used to manage crowds in and out of event areas. CCTV and better planning is all that is required.
Amy “Evil Genius” Fox – We should have more events, giving preference to those that don’t involve a culture of drinking, rowdiness, machismo and violence. Having created a precinct of laid-back mass events (Tai Chi Wednesdays and Chess Thursdays up along the Granville Strip?) that should diffuse things.
Bill McCreery, NPA – Please see 1. Above. This a complex matter and it must be very carefully thought through. If Vancouver is to be a mature city it must be able to accommodate large community celebrations. Questions about how this is accomplished, how large, what kind of security and cost are involved among others must be determined.
The above suggested community gathering places might also be able to make it unnecessary for everyone to have to go ‘Downtown’. Surrey’s efforts during the Stanley Cup aftermath are a positive suburban rather than neigbourhood response to this notion.
Vision Vancouver (Geoff Meggs, Raymond Louie, Andrea Reimer, Heather Deal, Tim Stevenson, Kerry Jang and Tony Tang) – Vision Vancouver committed to providing an opportunity for the public to celebrate downtown and will continue to balance the desire to celebrate and the need for public safety.
The Vision Vancouver led City Council have acted on the recommendations of the Stanley Cup Riot review (except for the closed circuit cameras which will be dealt with, in a separate public process).
One of the recommendations that has been implemented is the development of a City of Vancouver Large Event Oversight Committee (CLEOC) which is in charge of events in the City and will work with organizers to ensure safety plans are submitted for each event.
Mike Klassen, NPA – We must continue to be “Metro Vancouver’s downtown” and should be able to comfortably invite the rest of the region downtown. There must, however, be leadership and planning to go with it. This is why the hockey riots happened. No one was in charge, naivete reigned, no plans put in place for post-game.
Adriane Carr, Green Party – The Stanley Cup riot was fueled by alcohol. Increased police resources are needed (in the non-aggressive way that they were present during the Olympics), to prevent problems at the outset – e.g., by early removal of rowdy and intoxicated individuals and instigators. We need tighter restrictions on alcohol consumption for sports-related large public gatherings.
Tim Louis, COPE – I do not believe that the Stanley Cup riots should be used as a pretext to prevent large gatherings, or any gatherings for that matter.
What do you think needs to be done in order to move people around Vancouver in a more active and sustainable way?
George Affleck, NPA – We need to look at increasing public transit options for people – a streetcar system downtown provides an example of an additional option. We need to encourage people to take transit, cycle and walk. The broadway corridor should be more of a regional priority for transit enhancement. It is a failure of the current leadership that this is not one of the region’s transit priorities.
Grant Fraser, Independent – I would support public transit obviously. But why move people around? Instead why not reduce commute times for the working, more blend of residential and commercial/industrial. The same analogy would apply to students bothw orking and non-working.
Chris Masson, De-Growth Vancouver– Increasing availability and use of public transit is of course essential and I support any measure to that effect. But in the context of public space, it must be said that the Bicycles is an amazing machine.
I cannot think of anything that would free up public space more than trading cars for bicycles. Imagine the space needed to park 50 cars, versus the space needed for 50 bikes. The city should facilitate the creation of a public bike sharing system. Such systems currently flourish in Montreal and other cities, so why not here, where cycling is feasible more-or-less year round. To go along with this, I would look at creating some bicycle-only streets and promoting the benefits of using them and existing bike paths.
Chris Shaw, De-Growth Vancouver – We need a different distribution of transportation priorities with public transport and bikes being the top, private vehicles being a minority. Other cities also license a variety of group taxis.
Rick Orser, Independent – Better Public Transit, Cycling & Walking. AND, a rewards system that encourages people to do this such as my -TransLink Wellness-Hub Proposal -see my websites http://www.rickorser.ca and http://www.bcwellnesshub.ca
Amy “Evil Genius” Fox – Institute a “bait bike” program (decoy bikes with embedded GPS units) to catch bike thieves. Increase vehicle levies, tax gas, and put the money into transit. Form a partnership with the Modo co-op to push car sharing. Sponsor a public awareness campaign about disability access and transportation (especially pointing out ho many disabilities are not immediately visible). Accelerate plans for expanding the Skytrain and build dedicated streetcar lanes.
Bill McCreery, NPA – We need to use as many tools in our chest as we possibly can to move people around efficiently and effectively with a smaller carbon footprint. Bike lanes, buses, ‘C’ buses and the NPA proposed Streetcar system (initially Downtown and expanding along the Arbutus Corridor to Marpole and then to Boundary Road) all expand the types of complementary alternative transportation venues that can work together to get us around.
We need to continue what I, when I was a Park Commissioner, and my TEAM colleagues began in the 1970s, and that is to bring jobs and residential closer together. We must also make our already very walkable City even more so. This can be done by making our neighbourhood centres so that local residents can walk or bike to get the services and products required for daily life, and without having to get into the car to get a litre of milk. Again, such sustainable initiatives help to reduce our carbon footprints.
Vision Vancouver (Geoff Meggs, Raymond Louie, Andrea Reimer, Heather Deal, Tim Stevenson, Kerry Jang and Tony Tang) – Working in close co-operation with residents and businesses, we will continue to grow the bike network to improve accessibility, safety and convenience for cyclists. We will also implement a bike-sharing program.
Vision will build on our successful advocacy for the Canada Line and Translink’s funding plan to improve public transit in our city. Our immediate transit priority is to add more buses on busy routes and improve late-night service.
Vision Vancouver’s overarching priority is to work with Translink and the BC government to develop our east-west rapid transit along the Broadway corridor to UBC.
Mike Klassen, NPA – The NPA proposal to build Vancouver’s streetcar network is a good first step. The popular, street-level transportation is increasingly popular in Western cities, and with a P3 we can get this project underway.
Adriane Carr, Green Party – The most significant modes of active transportation are walking and cycling. Public transit is a key component of sustainable transportation, too. We should continue to invest in completing the city-wide bike network plus invest more in pedestrian routes and in better public transit. The goal has to be reduce car use and this can only be done by making alternative modes of transportation, especially active transportation, safe, convenient and affordable. We need implementation of the bike share program, more covered benches for pedestrians who need to sit down once in a while, and bus lanes to make transit more efficient. We should look into the costs and benefits of offering free bus service in the downtown core, and 24-7 Skytrain service.
Tim Louis, COPE – We need more public transit, preferably free public transit. We also need to reduce and eventually eliminate private motor vehicles from the downtown core. This would greatly improve public transit efficiency and at the same time create more public space.
Vancouver voters select their city councillors at-large, which means that they lack strong neighbourhood representation. What are some solutions that you would support for the creation of greater neighbourhood representation in civic politics?
George Affleck, NPA – We held a referendum on converting fully to a ward system recently, and it did not pass. Personally, I would propose a 5X5 blended voting system, where five candidates could be elected at-large, and five could be elected in specific areas (or wards) located throughout the city.
Grant Fraser, Independent – I feel so strongly about this matter that all other issues are immaterial. We have a failed democracy that can only be resolved by proportional representation. The necessary changes are too numerous to list here but proportional representation and/or direct democracy is the only way to move forward. A ward system is the first step but this should be done as proportional representation which would greatly increase the size of our government. The DNC is a neighborhood group which epitomizes how proportional representation should work. I would suggest a grassroots based tier system with various levels reporting up rather than the top-down hierarchy we currently have. Other ideas include staggered ward elections and term length relative to the size of victory. We would also need to eradicate financial influence on elections, incorporate laws regarding obligation to fulfill platform promises by politicians and have a strong and quick recall system. To enhance all this we need autonomy from the province who currently dictate how municipal elections are run.
Chris Masson, De-Growth Vancouver– De-growth Vancouver strongly supports empowering communities and de-facto communities. We believe ideas should come from the “bottom up”, with city council serving as a facilitator and mediator for overlapping interests.
Voters can ensure strong representation in city hall by 1) voting for candidates who understand the issues of their neighbourhood, and by 2) organizing within their de-facto communities and appearing before council with proposals.
Chris Shaw, De-Growth Vancouver – One of our key principles calls for community-based democracy in decision making: if neighbourhoods make their own decisions, then we are not left with the current top- down approach that rarely satisfies the needs of Vancouver’s diverse communities. A ward system is also not an obvious answer since it makes the representatives of the ward the advocates for only their fraction of the city.
Rick Orser, Independent – I would be open to exploring other options such as the Ward System.
Amy “Evil Genius” Fox – As wards impose artificial boundaries, are often subject to gerrymandering, and some people’s neighbourhoods are diffuse, I would suggest using the STV method to select our municipal candidates. Then we allow them to place personal offices around the city as they see fit. If they please a neighbourhood, they should get elected.
Bill McCreery, NPA – Having run in 2 at large elections and serving as a Park Commissioner I know 1st hand how difficult that task is. Based on my experience there are pluses and minuses to both the at large vs. ward system. I suspect a combined system could give the best of both worlds.
I also want to see the establishment of a strong, effective neighbourhood planning process where a ‘Neighbourhood Round Table’ not only represents the community during the neighbourhood planning process, but on an ongoing basis as well.
Vision Vancouver (Geoff Meggs, Raymond Louie, Andrea Reimer, Heather Deal, Tim Stevenson, Kerry Jang and Tony Tang) – Vision Vancouver supports a ward system in Vancouver for better neighbourhood representation.
The Vision led City Council initiated an extensive neighbourhood consultation on the “Next Community Plan” that determined criteria for neighbourhoods that were most in need of a Community Plan update. Vision also listened a call by residents to bring all the different neighbourhood planning processes together under a wider city process which will called City Plan. Community Plans and City Plan will provide opportunities for residents to have a say in the future of their community.
Vision Vancouver led Council has neighbourhood granting programs, green grants, street party funding, and neighbourhood food networks.
Mike Klassen, NPA – I disagree with your fundamental premise that no “strong” n’hood representation exists in Vancouver. I see strong neighbourhood advocacy happening all around, and a ward system will not enhance that. In fact, it virtually ensures embedded separation of the interests across the city. As a measure of democratic reform at City Hall the NPA proposes finding new ways of engaging citizens, such as through telephone town halls.
Adriane Carr, Green Party – Implicit in this question is the notion of moving to a ward system for civic elections. A ward system is a “first past the post” system which, if combined with the civic party system we now have, would not deliver better neighbourhood representation. Too many parties, especially if they form government, require their representatives to block vote. In addition, wards can end up balkanizing the city in situations where councillors back the pet project of one councillor in trade for the backing of their pet project – decisions that may not be in the best interest of the city as a whole. We believe the “at large” system currently used, with the addition of STV ( Single Transferable Vote) where voters rank their choices for council, school board, and parks commissioner instead of just putting an x beside them as is currently done, will give better all around representation. Using the STV vote counting system will result in good proportional representation given that there are 10 council, 9 school and 7 parks positions, and result in better representation of groups of like-minded voters whether or not they are concentrated in any one neighbourhood in Vancouver.
Tim Louis, COPE – I have long been pushing for elected neighbourhood councils. These elected neighbourhood councils should be given real decision-making over major items such as rezonings. I am also a strong supporter of a ward system.
How should Council promote civic engagement with youth and other groups that are rarely represented in community decisions and Council deliberations?
George Affleck, NPA – We need to engage youth in the political process and empower them to become increasingly involed in the decisions about the city. I would encourage internet based engagement options targetting this segment of the population.
Grant Fraser, Independent – Council needs to promote itself as being in the best interest of all rather than the largest donors. When they appear corrupt or disinterested in what the public has to say, people stop listening. The only way to promote themselves in this manner is to act in this manner, regardless of what group is concerned.
Chris Masson, De-Growth Vancouver – Here’s my idea: through neighbourhood community centres, council should sponsor and attend free public workshops and discussions that are of interest to target communities. Topics could range from home canning or gardening workshops, to a dance or painting lesson, and they would all be followed by an informal discussion with the attending councillors. These events would create an opportunity for dialogue between community members who are perhaps not interested in attending council meetings, and for council members to encourage such participation.
Chris Shaw, De-Growth Vancouver – As above, community-based decision making.
Rick Orser, Independent – Through Social Media.
Amy “Evil Genius” Fox – Council meetings should be mobile, held in different venues where people ignored by politics might want to go. Lobby the provincial government to allow anyone who attends a public middle or high-school to vote and run for school board trustee.
Bill McCreery, NPA – This is a perplexing problem. My own history, I came out of the activist tradition of the 60’s, has been of getting involved in civic affairs when I felt it necessary. I think there is a problem of youth not trusting the political process and that they will not be taken seriously. That was not my own experience.
The solutions are at several levels, starting with honest, sincere political leadership. Youth need to be encouraged by the existing participants to get involved. Maybe political parties could form youth groups at local universities and colleges (the NPA has, but it has not been effective). To be effective they must be given a larger role in the senior bodies of the parent organizations.
Part of my neighbourhood planning process that I will be presenting to Council includes including youth representation on the ‘Neighbourhood Round Tables’ that deal with local area planning as well as on-going neighbourhood/city issues.
Vision Vancouver (Geoff Meggs, Raymond Louie, Andrea Reimer, Heather Deal, Tim Stevenson, Kerry Jang and Tony Tang) – Vision Vancouver has reinstated citizen advisory committees for a wide range of groups that are not always represented at City Council.
Building on the successful Talk Green to Us program at the city, which engaged over 35,000 people in the development of the Greenest City 2020 Action Plan, we will develop new ways to reach our diverse communities, seniors, youth and aboriginal groups so they continue to have a voice at City Hall. This will include a wide-reaching task force on Expanding Citizen Engagement to bring forward options to make city processes more transparent, accessible, and accountable to the public.
A Vision-led Council will also develop strategies to increase voter participation with young people.
Mike Klassen, NPA – Vancouver schools can become more involved in the process of teaching civics and helping youth to understand citizenship and our political system. “Youthpolitik” is an NPA initiative currently active at Vancouver City Hall that teaches youth about municipal politics. NPA propose a youth outreach council to engage concerns of young people at City Hall.
Adriane Carr, Green Party – To start with, the Council has to stop holding “sham” public hearing and token public information sessions that are too often poorly advertised and too late in the game to offer any real citizen power in decision-making. Citizens don’t engage when they know a process is merely window dressing, or allows for only minor inconsequential changes or is really designed to “manufacture” consent. Citizens get angry, as with the current turmoil over “spot rezoning” of high rise development in neighbourhoods around the city, when the vast majority of presenters express their opinion against a development but City Council votes for it anyway. If people felt that they have, and really do have real power to change things, or prevent a development, or create positive change in their communities, there will be much more involvement. Council must involve citizens from the beginning in developing community plans and then abide by those plans in subsequent land use decisions.
Tim Louis, COPE – Firstly, I would advocate a reduction in the voting age to 16. I would also advocate for the creation of a youth advisory committee at City Hall.
What are your ideas to improve conditions for pedestrians in Vancouver? How can we bring life to the streets of Vancouver to keep them safe, interesting and accessible for people of all abilities?
George Affleck, NPA – As a downtown resident, my favoured transportation mode is walking. I fully support any measures to increase pedestrian safety and ways to make walking attractive to all segments of society. One such example: I would give priority to adddressing the Burrard Bridge situation, where pedestrians are treated poorly and banned from walking on one of the sidewalks. This is not a safe situation and must be addressed.
Grant Fraser, Independent – If we are ever able to reduce traffic then we can enlarge sidewalks.
Chris Masson, De-Growth Vancouver – I would imagine that more bike paths, bike only streets, and pedestrianized areas would create a safer environment for walking. For site-specific solutions, the ideas should ideally come from the highest users of those zones.
Chris Shaw, De-Growth Vancouver – Go to a Roman model in which public space is paramount and which hence encourages pedestrians. For example, it is hard to find in Rome a city block that doesn’t have a fountain, public seating area, park, etc. where people can gather. We’d also increase the number of independent food stalls and encourage busking.
Rick Orser, Independent – Reward walking (& good health).
Amy “Evil Genius” Fox – Increase the number of curb-cuts and sidewalks. If a car drives through a crowded crosswalk, the city sells it for parts.
Bill McCreery, NPA – We must continue to identify and repair unsafe sidewalk conditions and identifying and installing safe cross walks, including mid-block. I would like to see a continuous planter buffer between the traffic and sidewalk particularly on heavy traffic areas such as Kingsway that would clearly establish the pedestrian zone as a quieter, safer place. Not sure the solution, but cyclists/pedestrian conflicts must be reduced. Part of the solution is more and better bike lanes next to the pedestrian zone, ie: a bike zone + a car zone. There is confusion on the art of pedestrians at present at the separated bike lane intersections. This must be clarified. More benches need to added along business zones as well as streets in higher density areas. As a Park commissioner in the 70’s we installed park benches in every block west of Denman as part of our efforts to make the West End more liveable. That has not been continued and should be so seniors can stop and rest to and from their shopping.
Vision Vancouver (Geoff Meggs, Raymond Louie, Andrea Reimer, Heather Deal, Tim Stevenson, Kerry Jang and Tony Tang) – Vision Vancouver will build on our priority of pedestrian infrastructure, enhance pedestrian safety by expanding intersection improvements, and lower car speeds in certain neighbourhoods to make it safe for people of all ages.
Mike Klassen, NPA – I’ve actively lobbied for improvements for pedestrians in Vancouver. We need education programs, improved signage, sidewalk and greenway improvements, increased support for senior’s needs, neighbourhood centre development to shorten distances for shopping & services, etc. etc.
Adriane Carr, Green Party – We need to expand a network of pedestrian routes, provide more benches (including covered benches) publicly post more street maps, and keep sidewalks and wheelchair ramps in good repair to better enable wheelchair access. To increase pedestrian safety we need to make crosswalks more visible (for example, with reflective markers in the road) and enforce bylaws so pedestrians can be safe on sidewalks and in crosswalks. Overall, we must design all neighbourhoods for real walkability: walkable access to supermarkets, neighbourhood pubs, restaurants and the full range of shops and services so they do not have to use cars. Streets should be vibrant people-places, with more street cafes and pubs, more car-free streets, more public art, and more events.
Tim Louis, COPE – We need to reduce private motor vehicles. Neighbourhoods that democratically vote to make themselves car-free should be allowed to do so. We need more Carfree Days throughout the city. This would create much more space for pedestrians. We might consider permanently closing parts of Commercial Drive to private motor vehicles restricting vehicular traffic to transit, commercial vehicles and bicycles.
What are your ideas to increase resident’s opportunities for public expression?
George Affleck, NPA – Vancouver needs a place for all Vancouverites to express themselves. A large public square with amenities and a lively atmosphere must be established in the downtown core. Aside from such a place, we need a better on-line based dialogue for public expression and debate. I would encourage internet based voting and on-line input and access to both development permit board meetings and other city matters which effect residents. We need to take better advantage of web based tools to increase the participation of the public in decision making.
Grant Fraser, Independent – Join Occupy Vancouver, an alternative to being stifled by corporate money, government and police. When it gets bigger it will become unstoppable.
Chris Masson, De-Growth Vancouver – The aforementioned council-sponsored public workshops would be a great avenue for civic/political expression. As for more artistic expression, I feel that by-laws that put unnecessary, prohibitive limits on artistic venues can and should be rescinded to allow for more performance events. We can also create tax breaks for spaces maintained as artists’ studios and workshops to help foster the creation of more art.
Chris Shaw, De-Growth Vancouver – Different cities have “speaker’s corners” and these should be accommodated in every public space in the city. Also, the city should sponsor panels on a range of issues (some proposed by council and staff, others from the communities themselves) that would seek to address the issues of the day. Various groups do so now, of course, but imagine how dynamic this would be if actively enabled by the city itself?
Rick Orser, Independent – Town Hall Meetings and rewards for being involved in Residents Associations as well as other volunteer activities.
Amy “Evil Genius” Fox – Giant canvas walls where you can paint anything you want using paint supplied by the city. Having the City publicize flash mobs. Roofed jamming space for musicians and music-fans. A giant chess board with big pieces that you can sign out.
Bill McCreery, NPA – I have many ideas, some are:
• set Council agendas so items that the public should be able to attend are held after 5.30; in-camera and the nuts and bolts business should be done before;
• install community notice boards outside of apartment building entrances so those residents can know what’s happening in their neighbourhoods;
• here are excerpts from my Neighbourhood Planning Process position paper:
1) Establish ‘Neighbourhood Round-Tables’ that represents the community in each of Vancouver’s 22 neighbourhoods. Identify and encourage the participation of community stakeholders (ie: those living and working in a neighbourhood) and interveners. Community Centre and Neighbourhood House boards, local area councils, churches, BIAs, youth rerpresentatives etc. are encouraged to participate in the Round-Table. Identify cultural and geographic sub-neighbourhoods within a neighbourhood and ensure they are included in the process. When a new neighbourhood planning process is underway, the Round-Tables will perform the function of the City Plan “Vision Implementation Committees” as well as be an ongoing forum for the local community to better manage and coordinate their particular affairs and liaise with the City.
2) The Planning Department in cooperation with the Round Tables will conduct Citywide and neighbourhood discussions to establish and blend together Metro, Citywide and community values, goals, and priorities for the City as a whole and for each neigbourhood. The importance of considerations such as neighbourhood character, heritage buildings, business viability, social goals, market, existing rental, new affordable and social housing, transit, pedestrian, cycling, parks, recreation, and cultural values are then defined. Environmental, economic and social sustainability thresholds and rate of change objectives should be established. Employ fair and inclusive internet based interactive technologies such as PlaceSpeak together with traditional outreach methods, such as the City Plan Choices Survey, to maximize citizen participation. Survey results are to be transparent and publicly available.
Vision Vancouver (Geoff Meggs, Raymond Louie, Andrea Reimer, Heather Deal, Tim Stevenson, Kerry Jang and Tony Tang) – All of the above.
Mike Klassen, NPA – In our Eastside neighbourhood I’ve helped to erect community bulletin boards along popular walking routes, and advocated for them to be built on school grounds (no success in getting VSB to put them up though). I’ve also promoted use of online tools like QR codes for neighbourhood “knowledge sharing” and initiated a community plaques project which will have these codes in place on historical markers.
Adriane Carr, Green Party – The Vancouver Public Spaces Network’s 2008-2011 public manifesto has many good ideas. Although some have been initiated, I regard it as a “to-do” list for the next Council, including changing citizen consultation processes to enable true engagement in public planning. I believe people and their quality of life should be at the core of all decisions, and Vancouver can become a more livable city if we make every neighbourhood vibrant with opportunities for people to gather, get to know each other and enjoy leisure time together. Little things like public benches, picnic tables, public art, buskers and street cafes, make a big difference. Public parks, community gardens, libraries, community centres, outdoor pools, walking paths, cycling routes and cultural and community events unite us.
Tim Louis, COPE – As mentioned above, the creation of neighbourhood councils with real decision-making powers. It is important for the City to invest in multi-use public facilities that have flexible uses — these spaces should be freely available, like gazebos with electrical outlets.
4 responses to “Council Candidates’ Responses”
Karen Quinn Fung | November 12, 2011 at 6:10 pm | Reply
It’s unfortunate so few of the candidates responded. Hat-tip to the ones that did, their responses are interesting.
ahamilton85 | November 12, 2011 at 6:21 pm | Reply
I agree. Fortunately, I will be posting a few more that we received this week.
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Silvio Calabi: Even on Sunday, bring a trailer
Silvio CalabiMore Content Now
What do a 1971 Corvette, a 35-year-old Toyota fire truck, a ’52 Bentley Mark VI and an ‘03 Porsche Boxster have in common, besides the obvious? They were all on BringaTrailer.com recently. Seven mornings a week, an email arrives with photos, links and details for 35 or so interesting vehicles that are up for private sale there. Having blown the first half-hour of my day on BaT for months now, and succumbed to one sale myself (more on that in a future column), I thought it was time to infect other people with this affliction too. Even readers not among the truly sick & twisted, automotively speaking, enjoy BaT. I mean, a WWII Canadian Army 4X4 named Mary? Wouldn’t that make anyone’s needle flicker?
Randy Nonnenberg founded BringaTrailer.com in 2007 as a digital magazine for car collectors, presenting “the good stuff, the best, most interesting vehicles out there that people wouldn’t necessarily find for themselves.” When he was a kid in California, Randy — who is now 37 and a former BMW engineer — became addicted to classified car ads. As a grownup, he began to aggregate them for himself and his friends. Randy now has about 60,000 such friends, but that was last week and the number grows steadily. Car fiend Jay Leno is one of them; he found his ’63 Ford Falcon Sprint V-8 on BaT and bubbled over about it on YouTube.
“I had no idea this would turn into a business,” Randy told me. (Mark Zuckerberg didn’t imagine that his college dating forum would turn into Facebook, either.) At first, the cash flow came from paid classifieds. From there it was a natural step to the Web auctions, which began in 2014. BaT created an online car-auction mechanism that not only feels simple and easy to use, but also can’t readily be gamed. Unlike eBay, where bids are often timed to the final second of a sale, on BaT that kind of bid resets the clock by three more minutes. Everyone gets a fair shot.
BaT charges sellers $250 for a listing and buyers a commission of 5 percent of their price, and the staff works to vet both groups. (Subscribing to the daily email is free.) If a bogus participant turns up, he is blacklisted. Consignors also have to provide considerable detail on their cars, which BaT presents in a standard format. “A $100,000 exotic gets the same level of attention from us as a $7,000 Saab,” Randy said, “and we watch every sale to make sure it goes well.” Something else that makes these auctions stand out is the number and quality of the images of each car, and BaT has photographers on tap around the country. Randy also has a knowledgeable team in the office — picked, he said, from among eager readers, “high-quality candidates who know their stuff, who want to work for BaT.”
So far the site has sold about 1,100 cars. Many more have been submitted, Randy said, but turned down — “we look for quality and history, and also reasonable reserve prices.” A devout following has led to exponential growth, which begs the question: Will the “user experience” continue to be so positive? Randy again: “The organic collector community was there before we fed any sales into it, so it is pretty much self-policing through expert, committed users. They are our defense against scammers, flamers and other bad actors.” Readers’ comments on each car speak to this.
A recent seller told me: “I’ve bid on a car or two but never won. This was my first time selling on BaT. The comments were constructive or complimentary, for the most part, and the results were great. I’ve learned quite a bit following BaT too, about issues with various cars, things to look for, etc. I think most of the folks who participate on BaT are car enthusiasts at some level, and that’s a great thing.” Indeed.
Last week I monitored several sales simultaneously: a BMW M6 (2009, 75K miles, at $21,500 with 23 minutes to go), a 1994 BMW 850CSi with 35K miles (at $41,000 with 67 minutes to go) and a modified ’87 Porsche 911 at $25,000 with just six minutes to go . . . It was like the finale of a close football game. Oops, someone just nabbed a ‘94 Acura NSX for $50,000! And if these cars wouldn’t ring your bell, how about the 1967 Shelby GT500 (already at $75,000 with days to go), the ’59 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Super D-500 convertible, the ’08 Honda S2000 or the 1973 Volvo 1800ES wagon? Every morning, it’s like coffee with car friends from all over.
— Silvio Calabi reviews the latest from Detroit, Munich, Yokohama, Gothenburg, Crewe, Seoul and wherever else interesting cars are born. Silvio is a member of the International Motor Press Association whose automotive reviews date back to the Reagan administration. He is the former publisher of Speedway Illustrated magazine and an author. Contact him at calabi.silvio@gmail.com.
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Alternate names The Mighty Kong
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While Kong's body is unmistakably ape, his face has almost feline properties. Below his wide, pronounced nose, Kong's upper lip is bisected, and sports several marks that would seem to indicate whiskers. He has sharp teeth with large canines, and has dark fur, gray skin, and two small ears.
Kong's origins are never touched on, but at some point in his life, he became revered by a "Monkey Cult" on Skull Island that worshiped him as a god and offered him human sacrifices.
The Mighty Kong
During a normal sacrifice, Kong took the girl that had been offered to him, named Ann Darrow, and made his way into his volcano lair, where he dunked her in a waterfall before throwing her in a pool and then drying her off with his breath. They were then attacked by Pteranodons and a Giant Snake, necessitating that Kong put Ann down. While he fought she was taken away, and he chased after her, eventually discovering Carl Denham, who ordered Kong be incapacitated with gas bombs. He was then taken to New York City, where he was put in a stage show about his discovery. When Ann got on stage, and photographers began to take pictures, Kong perceived that Ann was in dager and broke out of his chains. He eventually burst through the front of the theater and began to play zany tricks in the city. He placed a car onto railroad tracks, played golf with street lights and manholes, and other such tomfoolery. He eventually found Ann's jacket outside a hotel, where Kong found her in her room and took her up the Empire State Building. Airplanes were sent to kill him, but Kong eliminated them all. Two blimps with a cargo net strung between then attempted to capture Kong alive, and were nearly successful, but his weight snapped the net and he fell to the street below. He was presumed dead, but opened his eyes.
After surviving the fall, Kong was either allowed to roam free in south New Jersey, or released on a private island.
Kong's odd uses of his breath are touched on multiple times in the film, although he uses it most prominently to dry Ann off.
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Experts forecast below average hurricane season
First hurricane prediction of the season forecasts lower than average storm activity.
Last year, Florence and Michael combined to kill more than 100 Americans and cost nearly $50 billion in damage.
April 4, 2019 at 2:48 PM CDT - Updated May 6 at 12:36 PM
(CNN) -Some good news for coastal areas.
Researchers at Colorado State University are forecasting a slightly below normal Atlantic hurricane season.
They are anticipating five hurricanes this year -with two that are considered major - meaning Category 3 or higher.
That’s about 75 percent of normal activity and it’s because a developing El Nino and cooler Atlantic waters that should help inhibit powerful storms.
Contrast that to last year when the U.S. saw storm activity that was 20 percent above average with eight hurricanes.
Two of those developed into major storms that struck populated areas.
Hurricane Michael ravaged Florida’s panhandle with 155 mile per hour winds - and hurricane Florence flooded much of the Carolinas with more than 30 inches of rain.
Each storm caused an estimated $25 billion in damages, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
While #GOESWest (left) was busy monitoring a hurricane-force low in the South Pacific yesterday, #GOESEast (right) was keeping watch over an impressive system pushing north along the East Coast of the U.S. More imagery: https://t.co/bGvGwSKU0F pic.twitter.com/sAPPQMOm77
— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) April 4, 2019
Keep in mind the new forecast does not predict where the storms might form or if they will make landfall.
Colorado State will update the forecast in June, July and August to increase accuracy.
Hurricane season officially starts June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30.
A man screaming “You die!” burst into an animation production studio in Kyoto and set it on fire early Thursday, leaving at least 23 people confirmed or presumed dead, a Japanese fire official said.
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Hunters react to chronic wasting disease
Updated: 1:31 PM CDT May 2, 2016
Meghan Kee
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announced Monday that a deer in Madison County tested positive for chronic wasting disease.CWD is 100 percent fatal to members of the deer family.According to the Centers for Disease Control, the disease doesn't pose a serious threat to humans, but the agency advises people not to eat meat from an animal infected with CWD. Additionally, they're advising that no one should eat any meat from a deer or elk that looks sickly.John Staten is a hunter. He finds this information alarming, because he doesn't know how to tell if an animal is infected.“When we’re out in the wild, how can we tell what deer has it, what deer doesn’t? After the kill, if it is safe to eat. If it’s not safe to eat," he said. "Are we going to have to have it tested? Or is there a way for us to tell?"The only way to tell if an animal is infected is to send samples from the dead animal to a lab for testing.Not all animals with CWD show symptoms.However, in the later stages of the disease, animals tend to:Lose control of bodily functionsStand poorly or staggerStop fearing humansDrool abundantlyStand in or near water and drink excessivelyThe Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking everyone to report road kill and sick-looking deer and elk.You can contact the commission at this email address: cwdinfo@agfc.ar.gov.
ROGERS, Ark. —
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announced Monday that a deer in Madison County tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
CWD is 100 percent fatal to members of the deer family.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the disease doesn't pose a serious threat to humans, but the agency advises people not to eat meat from an animal infected with CWD. Additionally, they're advising that no one should eat any meat from a deer or elk that looks sickly.
John Staten is a hunter. He finds this information alarming, because he doesn't know how to tell if an animal is infected.
“When we’re out in the wild, how can we tell what deer has it, what deer doesn’t? After the kill, if it is safe to eat. If it’s not safe to eat," he said. "Are we going to have to have it tested? Or is there a way for us to tell?"
The only way to tell if an animal is infected is to send samples from the dead animal to a lab for testing.
Not all animals with CWD show symptoms.
However, in the later stages of the disease, animals tend to:
Lose control of bodily functions
Stand poorly or stagger
Stop fearing humans
Drool abundantly
Stand in or near water and drink excessively
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking everyone to report road kill and sick-looking deer and elk.
You can contact the commission at this email address: cwdinfo@agfc.ar.gov.
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Character Profile: Bastion Misawa
Bastion Misawa Daichi Misawa
Human Human
About 15-16 years old About 15-16 years old
Ra Yellow student Ra Yellow student
"I don't get distracted"
Eric Stuart Yuuki Masuda
Episode 1 Episode 1
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Character Description: Bastion Misawa
Bastion is a Ra Yellow student at Duel Academy. He is a close friend of Jaden Yuki, despite his status as Ra Yellow. He is very mathematical, and believes that math and science play a role in everything. His dorm room is covered with mathematical formulas to help him in his duels.
Bastion is the top Ra Yellow student, and scored a perfect on his entrance exam. He was offered entrance to Obelisk Blue upon defeating Chazz Princeton, but declined. He promised himself he would not advance to Obelisk until he was the top student in the freshman class, and he believes that student is Jaden.
To combat Jaden, Bastion builds a 7th deck based off his Water deck, that uses "Cursed Seal of the Forbidden Spell" to seal Jaden's Polymerization. Despite the fact Bastion calculated his deck to overcome Jaden, his is still defeated.
Bastion serves as a character foil to Jaden: while he develops complex dueling formulas, and is cool, calm and collected, Jaden duels on instinct, and has fun. While Bastion has 6 decks, one for every situation, Jaden uses the same deck for every duel.
Bastion is highly focused, but this focus is not unbreakable: during his duel with Tania of the Shadow Riders, Bastion is continually flustered by Tania's blatant flirting, and makes foolish moves. Afterwards he falls in love with her, and claims he cannot duel after she dumps him: without passion, there's no point. Jaden defeat Tania and shows Bastion duels can still be heated without love, and Bastion comes to his senses.
In Season 2, while Chazz, Alexis Rhodes, and others are taken by Saiou and the Society of Light, Bastion is not considered, and furiously duels Saiou, only to have Saiou step down and have Chazz duel instead. As is typical with Saiou, Bastion finds himself in a position to win, but Saiou manipulates his self-doubt, and Bastion loses on purpose, becoming another member of the Society.
Bastion uses 6 different decks, one for each Attribute. He typically uses a Water deck that relies on the use of Water Dragon, but also has an Earth deck that relies on Magnet Warriors (not to be confused with Alpha, Beta, and Gamma that Yugi Muto uses) and the magnetic forces of Plus and Minus. He is also pictured in the opening credits with a fiery version of Water Dragon, which is presumably in his Fire deck.
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The making of 'Cars fly on the Fourth of July'
Author: Scott Jensen
Popular interest in the technical and production achievements of the Alaska Dispatch News video story "Cars fly on the Fourth of July" inspired ADN multimedia journalist Scott Jensen to produce a companion video that answers many of the questions he received after the first story's publication on July 5, 2016.
In this video, Jensen explains his methods and camera equipment as well as storytelling techniques he used to produce "Cars fly." He also talks about the failures he faced while producing the video. There is much additional footage here not included in the first story.
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Turkey Pulse
Eastern Mediterranean crisis balloons as Turkish drill ships multiply
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Amberin Zaman July 9, 2019
Disputes over oil and gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean have caused a spike in tensions between Ankara and Turkish Cypriots on the one side, and the EU and Greek Cypriots on the other.
REUTERS/Murad Sezer
Turkish drilling vessel Yavuz sets sail in Izmit Bay, on its way to the Mediterranean Sea, off the port of Dilovasi, Turkey, June 20, 2019.
NICOSIA, Cyprus — In the early hours of July 1, a loud shudder rippled through Nicosia, the divided capital of Cyprus. Spooked residents might have mistaken the explosion for the opening shots of another war between the Greek Cypriots and Turkey amid sharpening tensions over drilling rights in the Eastern Mediterranean that are drawing in regional stakeholders Egypt, Israel and Greece.
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu ramped these up to a new level last week with stark warnings that the Greek Cypriots “can’t take the slightest step in the Eastern Mediterranean. If they dare, they will receive the appropriate response like in the past.” Cavusoglu was alluding to Turkey’s 1974 military intervention on the island that has left it divided between the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus recognized solely by Ankara.
Upping the ante, Turkey dispatched a second drill ship, the Yavuz, which arrived yesterday off the northernmost tip of the island, the Karpas Peninsula. The area was “licensed” by the Turkish Cypriots to the state-owned Turkish Petroleum company, even though under international law they are not authorized to do so.
The move prompted angry rebukes from Cypriot leaders. Its presidency called the deployment of the Yavuz “an escalation by Turkey of its repeated violations of Cyprus’ sovereign rights based on the UN Law of the Sea.” European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini warned the body was reviewing options for “appropriate measures” and would respond “in full solidarity with Cyprus.” Russia also raised the alarm calling for "restraint" and respect for Cyprus' sovereignty.
While Turkey and Cyprus continue to trade threats, the nocturnal boom was caused by what is believed to have been an errant Russian S-200 missile that was likely fired by Syria in response to an Israeli airstrike. (Cyprus is roughly a 20-minute plane ride from Damascus and Beirut.) The projectile detonated mid-air, its debris landing 9 miles from the capital on the Turkish side. Miraculously nobody was hurt. But it was a rude reminder to islanders that decades of frozen conflict may be thawing into a nasty and unpredictable conflagration unless the sides step back and resume long-running United Nations-facilitated peace talks to reunite the island — the latest round in Switzerland collapsed in 2017. Yet there are few signs that either will.
The Eastern Mediterranean is a tinderbox where proven — and exaggerated — reserves of oil and natural gas have ignited competing claims between Turkey and their Turkish Cypriots proteges on one side, and EU members Cyprus and Greece on the other. America’s ExxonMobil and Noble Energy, France’s Total and Italy’s Eni are among a slew of companies drilling in blocks licensed to them by the Republic of Cyprus that are caught in the middle as Turkey continues to wade in with its own drilling vessels, shored up by military escorts and bellicose rhetoric. Cyprus does not have a navy and unlike Turkey is not a NATO member.
Cutting through the maze of production guesstimates and maritime legalese, the essence of the dispute is political. Ankara insists the Greek Cypriots have no right to exploit energy from the Eastern Mediterranean without striking an agreement with the Turkish islanders on their fair cut of the proceeds first. Moreover, Turkey claims extraction rights over chunks of the contested waters that it says lie within its continental shelf. The Greek Cypriots riposte that discussions on natural gas can only occur within the broader framework of reunifications talks and that these cannot restart until Turkey pulls back its ships. In the meantime, their fellow Turkish islanders need not worry, their share from hydrocarbons sales will be safeguarded by a national investment fund approved by the parliament in May to manage future revenues for the “benefit of all Cypriot people.”
But whether Cyprus accepts it or not, “energy issues are already on the negotiating table and will remain so in future talks as a result of Turkey’s intervention in the Eastern Mediterranean,” said Lefteris Adilinis, a liberal Greek Cypriot commentator, in an interview with Al-Monitor.
'Barbarians' at the gate
“I don’t think Turkey understands how bloody frightened the Greek Cypriots are of them,” Fiona Mullen, who runs Sapienta Economics Ltd., a Nicosia-based risk consultancy, told Al-Monitor. Turkey is the canvas on which all their insecurities are projected. Such feelings are palpable among the generation of Greek Cypriots who witnessed the Turkish invasion. An estimated 30,000 Turkish troops have remained in the Turkish controlled north ever since. Sorbonne-educated Savvas Kokkinos, who owns a small book stall in the heart of the old city, is one of them. The author of several poems with dark references to “barbarians,” Kokkinos told Al-Monitor, “Turkey wants all the gas so it wants to take all of the island. In fact, it wants the rebirth of the Ottoman Empire.”
Western diplomats speaking to Al-Monitor on strict condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the topic say the fears are overblown and that Turkey and Cyprus are hardly on the verge of war over gas.
But analysts caution against such complacency born in part they say from the fact that only nine people have perished in the buffer zone separating the two sides since their forced division. Turkish muscle flexing goes beyond Cyprus and needs to be understood in the broader arc of Turkey’s efforts to renegotiate its relations with the West and its neighbors so as to reflect the influence it feels it deserves. “And if you don’t have a stake in the energy architecture you can’t be a great power. You need a naval presence as well,” Zenonas Tziarras, a researcher at the Peace Research Institute Oslo, who focuses on Eastern Mediterranean geopolitics, said of Ankara’s reasoning.
In this vein, PRIO’s Cyprus Director Harry Tzmitras told Al-Monitor, “Turkish activities that are perceived as against Cyprus or Greece may instead or simultaneously constitute a clear message to [its] other adversaries.” Turkey is at daggers drawn with Israel and Egypt that have struck energy agreements with Cyprus and are mulling plans to build a pipeline to carry Eastern Mediterranean gas to Europe.
Mullen argues that Turkey is more likely to come to blows with Greece over purported Turkish plans to drill close to Kastelorizo, a Greek island close to the Turkish coast whose maritime boundaries the fellow NATO allies contest. Repeated Turkish violations of Greek airspace by Turkish F-16s are fanning such fears. “There will be either a confrontation or a grand bargain but not one that will necessarily result in a unified Cyprus, but more likely a hard division,” said Mullen. This would leave the Turkish Cypriots frozen out of the EU and firmly under Ankara’s boot.
Adding to the combustible mix, Turkey is getting sucked into the conflict in Libya, another energy giant on the Eastern Mediterranean. It is arming the UN-backed and Muslim Brotherhood-friendly Government of National Accord against the United Arab Emirates and France supported warlord, Gen. Khalifa Hifter. He has threatened to shoot down Turkish planes and arrest Turkish citizens who stray into his territory. Turkey has made similarly hawkish noises.
Then there’s the erratic Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, credited with doing more to help push a solution to the Cyprus problem than any of his predecessors when he faced down his once influential generals during the early days of his rule, and endorsed the ill-fated Annan plan to unify the island.
The strongman’s stinging defeat in the Istanbul municipal election rerun, among other factors, may propel him to unleash his fury in the Eastern Mediterranean, or so Cypriot officials worry.
Sources close to the government claim its thinking is influenced by Cem Gurdeniz, a retired Turkish admiral with stoutly anti-Western and ultranationalist views laid out in a book on the Eastern Mediterranean called “Mavi Vatan” ("Blue Nation"). A DC audience was treated to these at an event hosted by the pro-Erdogan Turkish Heritage Organization in May.
Erdogan summed up plans a year prior during a ceremony at a naval command center in Istanbul, saying, “We will not allow moves aimed at usurping the Eastern Mediterranean’s natural resources to the exclusion of our country and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Just as we taught a lesson to the terrorists in Syria, we will not cede ground to the bandits in the sea.”
Erdogan was referring to a US-backed Kurdish militant group that Turkish forces pushed out of Afrin, a mainly Kurdish enclave in northwestern Syria that remains under Turkish occupation.
Turkish military drones are said to be patrolling the skies over the Turkish drill ships round the clock. Turkey is also reportedly building two large naval bases in the Turkish Cypriot coastal towns of Morphou and Iskele. France has secured docking rights for its vessels in Mari on the Greek side. Russian war ships stop at Limassol. “There are too many cooks in the Eastern Mediterranean,” observed Mehmet Ogutcu, a Turkish energy consultant..
The moves come as Cyprus issued warrants for the arrests of 25 crew members on board the Fatih, the Turkish drill ship named after the Ottoman Sultan who wrested Istanbul from the Byzantine Greeks, now anchored 68 kilometers (42 miles) northwest of Paphos, a Greek Cypriot tourist haven. Cyprus President Nikos Anastasiades said its presence amounted to “a second [Turkish] invasion." What if Cyprus acts on the warrants? Gurdeniz has a six-point plan, which calls among others things to close the crossing points along the Green Line dividing Nicosia, and to start drilling inside blocks where the international oil majors are drilling.
“Things are going to explode,” predicted Kokkinos.
Much ado about nothing?
Ankara is apparently unfazed by the EU depiction of Turkey’s actions as “illegal” and its threats to impose sanctions if Turkish ships carry on drilling.
These might include targeted punishment of individuals and companies deemed to be colluding with Turkey and declaring crew and officials on board the drill ships persona non grata.
But although Cyprus is pressing hard for EU retaliation the widespread consensus is that when push comes to shove the bloc will probably not have the stomach to act. EU governments fret that the imposition of sanctions will wreck the controversial deal whereby in exchange for billions of euros in assistance for the estimated 4 million refugees hosted by Turkey, Ankara will continue to hold them and other refugees at bay. “Our toolbox is limited,” complained an official at the EU’s External Action Committee, in off-the-record comments to Al-Monitor.
The EU wants the Greek and Turkish Cypriots to set up a committee to discuss energy as a confidence-building measure that might help ease the resumption of the UN-led talks. But so far the Greek Cypriots have refused. What's more, they are talking about vetoing North Macedonia and Albania’s membership of the EU unless Brussels gets tough with Turkey.
Niyazi Kizilyurek is the first Turkish Cypriot to have been elected to the European Parliament in May — on the ticket of the main opposition Greek Cypriot pro-Communist Akel. Kizilyurek said the current government in Cyprus thinks it can leverage its gas wealth to get a better deal with the Turkish Cypriots. “Anastasiades doesn’t believe in sharing power with the Turkish Cypriots,” he told Al-Monitor. And Turkey doesn’t believe in pulling out all its troops from the island, which Cyprus insists is necessary if there is to be sustainable peace.
Ironically, Cyprus’ gas reserves may not be worth the fight. Charles Ellinas, an energy expert who has long aired skepticism about the amount of gas Cyprus sits on, told Al-Monitor, given that ‘the global energy market is moving inexorably toward clean energy” and that “energy demand growth is in Asia, not in Europe” Eastern Mediterranean gas “profitability, if any, is low.”
Moreover, “Turkey’s intervention is making exploitation even more difficult. So the likelihood that gas stays where it is increases. The net outcome is that nobody benefits.”
Meanwhile, Kizilyurek warned, “The longer the [UN-backed] talks remain frozen, the greater the risk that tensions spiral dangerously out of control in the Eastern Mediterranean." He predicted a new round could commence as early as September when Turkish drilling ends and Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci attend the UN General Assembly in New York, provided that Ankara plays along.
The United States, which might have been tapped as a mediator, is embroiled in its own crisis with Turkey over the latter’s refusal to scrap the acquisition of Russian S-400 missiles among a slew of other quarrels. The first batch is expected to arrive this week amid US threats of sanctions and moves seen as connected to boost ties with Greece and Cyprus. Among them is a congressional bill to ease an arms embargo on Cyprus.
Alone in Ankara
Micha’el Tanchum, a senior fellow at the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy, points to a negative reinforcement cycle whereby Turkey feels it is being contained by its NATO allies, not least by the United States, and feels compelled to respond triggering an escalatory chain of reactions and counter-reactions. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s presence in Tel Aviv for the March 20 signing of the EastMed gas pipeline reinforced Ankara’s sense of exclusion. It did not help that in January, Egypt hosted regional energy ministers to set up an Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum. Turkey and Lebanon were not invited.
Others argue that Turkey’s troubles are largely self-inflicted. It has jailed US citizens to use as bargaining chips in its quarrels with Washington, and is talking about deepening defense links with Russia. Either way, cautioned Tanchum, “Things could get nasty. People are not understanding the calculus on the other side. It's like the deaf talking to the deaf. If the United States starts deploying new assets in parts of Greece, this will change the calculus for Turkey.”
Nicholas Danforth, a senior nonresident fellow at the German Marshall Fund, concurs. He told Al-Monitor, “In response to what it sees as a series of provocations from its erstwhile Western partners Turkey is now regularly threatening to take forceful countermeasures. The challenge for Western policymakers is determining what is bluster and when as with Afrin, the S-400s and now the Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey is serious about following through.”
The prevailing concern among Greek Cypriot officials is that US President Donald Trump, who has made his aversion to sanctioning Turkey publicly known, may devise a formula to let Ankara off the hook over the S-400s, giving it even freer rein for aggressive behavior in the Eastern Mediterranean. A popular conspiracy theory making the rounds in Nicosia is that Erdogan will smooth Trump’s path by shifting the Russian system to Northern Cyprus on the pretext of defending his Turkish brethren from further freak missiles.
Paradoxically, Cypriot officials believe the best way to ease tensions would be to reactivate Turkey’s membership talks with the EU as this would allow the body to reestablish leverage through a mix of carrots and sticks. Back in Nicosia’s historic center, Panayotis Zeniou, a 26-year-old stylist at UK franchise Toni and Guy, sounded a fatalistic note as he blow-dried this correspondent’s hair. “I don’t want war with Turkey. But if there is I will take a gun and protect my family. What else can I do?”
Update: July 9, 2019. An earlier version of this piece incorrectly stated that PRIO is helping to organize an informal meeting of the regional stakeholders in London. It is not.
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Amberin Zaman is a senior correspondent reporting from the Middle East, North Africa and Europe exclusively for Al-Monitor. Zaman has been a columnist for Al-Monitor for the past five years, examining the politics of Turkey, Iraq and Syria and writing the daily Briefly Turkey newsletter. Prior to Al-Monitor, Zaman covered Turkey, the Kurds and conflicts in the region for The Washington Post, The Daily Telegraph, The Los Angeles Times and the Voice of America. She served as The Economist's Turkey correspondent between 1999 and 2016, and has worked as a columnist for several Turkish language outlets. On Twitter: @amberinzaman
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1970s and ‘Patient 0’ HIV-1 genomes illuminate early HIV/AIDS history in North America
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Michael Worobey, Thomas D. Watts, Richard A. McKay, Marc A. Suchard, Timothy Granade, Dirk E. Teuwen, Beryl A. Koblin, Walid Heneine, Philippe Lemey, Harold W. Jaffe
The emergence of HIV-1 group M subtype B in North American men who have sex with men was a key turning point in the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Phylogenetic studies have suggested cryptic subtype B circulation in the United States (US) throughout the 1970s and an even older presence in the Caribbean. However, these temporal and geographical inferences, based upon partial HIV-1 genomes that postdate the recognition of AIDS in 1981, remain contentious and the earliest movements of the virus within the US are unknown. We serologically screened >2,000 1970s serum samples and developed a highly sensitive approach for recovering viral RNA from degraded archival samples. Here, we report eight coding-complete genomes from US serum samples from 1978-1979-eight of the nine oldest HIV-1 group M genomes to date. This early, full-genome 'snapshot' reveals that the US HIV-1 epidemic exhibited extensive genetic diversity in the 1970s but also provides strong evidence for its emergence from a pre-existing Caribbean epidemic. Bayesian phylogenetic analyses estimate the jump to the US at around 1970 and place the ancestral US virus in New York City with 0.99 posterior probability support, strongly suggesting this was the crucial hub of early US HIV/AIDS diversification. Logistic growth coalescent models reveal epidemic doubling times of 0.86 and 1.12 years for the US and Caribbean, respectively, suggesting rapid early expansion in each location. Comparisons with more recent data reveal many of these insights to be unattainable without archival, full-genome sequences. We also recovered the HIV-1 genome from the individual known as 'Patient 0' (ref. 5) and found neither biological nor historical evidence that he was the primary case in the US or for subtype B as a whole. We discuss the genesis and persistence of this belief in the light of these evolutionary insights.
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The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT & RX 5700 Review Meet the Radeon RX 5700 XT & Radeon RX 5700 Drivers, Observations, & the Test Shadow of the Tomb Raider F1 2019 Assassin's Creed Odyssey Metro Exodus Strange Brigade Total War: Three Kingdoms The Division 2 Grand Theft Auto V Forza Horizon 4 Compute Synthetics Power, Temperatures, & Noise Closing Thoughts
There have been teasers, press conferences, architectural announcements, and pricing games all around – and all before the first card has even shipped. The run-up to the launch of AMD’s new Radeon RX 5700 series of video cards has been a dynamic and memorable time, and a very fitting outcome for a family of cards named after AMD’s legendary Radeon HD 5700 series. However, at some point all the showmanship must come to an end and the cards will fall where they may: launch day is upon us for AMD’s Radeon RX 5700 series and RDNA GPU architecture.
I’m not sure there’s anything traditional about an AMD video card launch at this point, but today’s launch is about as non-traditional as they come, right on down to the Sunday launch date. AMD announced their video cards almost a month ago at an epic (ed: that’s EPYC) E3 event, taking the wraps off of both their new CPUs and GPUs. Rather than hold anything back, AMD came to E3 with everything front-loaded: specifications, prices, architectural details; everything except a pile of cards to sell. So we’ve been waiting for this moment for some time now, to test AMD’s claims about power, performance, and features, and see how they translate into real-world gaming performance. AMD has a lot that they want to do in the video card space, and riding high on their success with Zen the company’s ambition is once again palpable.
Getting down to business then, today is the launch of AMD’s next generation of video cards, the Radeon RX 5700 series. Aimed at what these days is the midrange segment of the video card market, AMD is looking to carve out a new place for the company in the hearts of gamers who are looking for high performance video cards that won’t break the bank. These parts are, in turn, based on AMD’s Navi 10 GPU, which is the first GPU using the company’s new RDNA architecture. And, while Navi 10 is not AMD’s first 7nm GPU – an honor the Radeon VII and its Vega 20 beat it to – it’s the first 7nm GPU that you’re actually going to want to pay attention to.
Altogether, AMD is rolling out two(ish) cards today. At $399 we have AMD’s new class-leading Radeon RX 5700 XT, which is a full-fledged Navi 10 card with all the trimmings. Meanwhile, for the slightly more budget conscious, we have the $349 Radeon RX 5700 (vanilla), a cut-down Navi 10 card that gives up some performance for lower pricing and lower power consumption. Finally, AMD is also launching their own “Anniversary Edition” version of the 5700 XT, which features a factory overclock and will sell for $449. (This card will be a footnote for today’s article, as it’s a limited-edition card that AMD isn’t sampling)
AMD Radeon RX Series Specification Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT AMD Radeon RX 5700 AMD Radeon RX 590 AMD Radeon RX 570
Stream Processors 2560
(40 CUs) 2304
(32 CUs)
Texture Units 160 144 144 128
ROPs 64 64 32 32
Base Clock 1605MHz 1465MHz 1469MHz 1168MHz
Game Clock 1755MHz 1625MHz N/A N/A
Boost Clock 1905MHz 1725MHz 1545MHz 1244MHz
Throughput (FP32) 9.75 TFLOPs 7.95 TFLOPs 7.1 TFLOPs 5.1 TFLOPs
Memory Clock 14 Gbps GDDR6 14 Gbps GDDR6 8 Gbps GDDR5 7 Gbps GDDR5
Memory Bus Width 256-bit 256-bit 256-bit 256-bit
VRAM 8GB 8GB 8GB 4GB
Transistor Count 10.3B 10.3B 5.7B 5.7B
Typical Board Power 225W 180W 225W 150W
Manufacturing Process TSMC 7nm TSMC 7nm GloFo/Samsung 12nm GloFo 14nm
Architecture RDNA (1) RDNA (1) GCN 4 GCN 4
GPU Navi 10 Navi 10 Polaris 30 Polaris 10
Launch Date 07/07/2019 07/07/2019 11/15/2018 08/04/2016
Launch Price $399 $349 $279 $179
For both gamers and AMD, the launch of the RX 5700 is an important one – and likely to be the most significant video card launch of the year. For consumers, this is the first series of high-volume video cards built on a 7nm process, pushing performance up and prices down at a time where video card pricing has been sluggish improve. For AMD, this launch gets their incredibly important RDNA architecture out the door to its first users, all the while renewing their competitiveness in the midrange market. The RX 5700 series aren’t flagship-level cards, but make no mistake: for AMD they’re still as important as any flagship launch.
AMD’s Radeon DNA (RDNA) architecture, in turn, is an interesting development. We’ll get into much greater detail later on, but at a high level RDNA is the most significant architectural development for AMD since the launch of Graphics Core Next in 2011. AMD and its engineers have made changes to their GPU architecture at some of its most fundamental levels, which comes with significant ramifications for performance, efficiency, and more. This is all to prepare their next-generation architecture for the company’s grand goals: RDNA and its successors will be in PC video cards, in APUs, in game consoles, and thanks to a partnership with Samsung, even in mobile GPUs.
Still, RDNA is only as valuable as the performance it brings, and this will especially be the case for the RX 5700 series. The first iteration of this architecture is all about changing the internal plumbing of AMD’s GPUs. As a result, there are no real marquee hardware features to speak of – AMD isn’t rolling out paradigm-changing features like ray tracing or the next Rapid Packed Math – so for consumers, the RX 5700 cards are essentially interchangeable with 2017’s Vega cards in terms of graphics functionality. Which is not to say that AMD is showing up empty-handed, but what new features it is rolling out – Radeon Anti-Lag and Radeon Image Sharpening – are software-based features that will be available to the entire Radeon product family. This means that the payoff for AMD needs to be in pricing, power consumption, and performance; the RX 5700 needs to deliver on the fundamentals.
Ultimately there are a lot of words I could spill on the subject of AMD, especially on today of all days, the launch of both their next-generation CPU and GPU architectures. But perhaps it’s best to keep things simple: today’s launch of the company’s Radeon RX 5700 series video cards and the RDNA architecture is a much-needed opportunity for the company to reset and recover in the video card space. Vega was ultimately underwhelming, Polaris is very long in the tooth, and AMD is still feeling the hangover from the cryptocurrency boom & busts. The company has held on to their consumer market share through aggressive pricing – RX 500 series cards are disruptively cheap – but AMD needs to be more visible and more profitable if they want to remain a viable competitor to juggernaut NVIDIA. Not to mention shoring up their position as Intel ramps up to become the third player in the video card space in the next couple of years.
Product Positioning, Availability & the Competition
Leading up to today’s launch, the announcement Radeon RX 5700 series has created quite a butterfly effect across the greater video card industry. With AMD having shown their cards early, NVIDIA, who has essentially been dominating the $300+ space since the start of the year, made their own preemptive move with the launch of the GeForce RTX 2070 Super and the RTX 2060 Super. A price cut in everything but name, the new Super cards saw NVIDIA essentially shift the performance of its $699 RTX 2080 and $499 RTX 2070 cards down to $499 and $399 respectively. These cards won’t go on sale for another two days (on a more traditional Tuesday), but it’s a launch that was clearly intended to shore up NVIDIA’s own position while taking some steam out of AMD’s launch.
AMD in turn made their own adjustments, cutting the price of their cards on Friday before they even launched. While the RX 5700 XT was originally set to launch at $449 and the RX 5700 (vanilla) at $379, these became $399 and $349 cards respectively before the first board was ever sold. These kinds of last-minute pricing shenanigans are not unheard of – first impressions count for a lot – however it’s been a long time since we’ve seen AMD and NVIDIA trading shots in quite such a direct manner. The net result is that, at least for the $349 to $499 segment of the video card market, the performance-per-dollar ratio just went up even more.
Overall, outside of today’s unusual launch date, this should be a pretty standard launch cycle for AMD. The company is launching with reference cards first, meaning that AMD and board partners alike will be selling cards based on AMD’s reference PCB and blower. Custom and semi-custom cards will come later, as supplies ramp up, board partners qualify their coolers, and new, GDDR6-capable PCBs are engineered. AMD has not disclosed how many cards are being distributed for the launch, but these days it’s rare to see a new generation of midrange (or better) cards not sell out at launch. So anyone interested in an RX 5700 card may need to act quickly.
Within AMD’s product stack, these new cards will be the backbone of AMD’s product lineup. The company’s Vega family of cards was already on its way out due to competition from NVIDIA, so this will be the final push for those cards. That will leave the Radeon VII above the RX 5700 cards, and then the RX 500 series below it. And while AMD hasn’t announced any other Navi GPUs, sooner or later those cards will get pushed out too by a lower-tier Navi GPU.
Trickier, perhaps, is placing the new cards within a historical context for AMD’s product lineups. Is the Radeon RX 5700 series the successor to the RX Vega series, or the RX 500 series? In terms of pricing and absolute performance, it’s closer to the former. However in terms of die size and relative performance gains, these cards feel a lot like the next-generation successors to Polaris. It’s a bit of an academic question – buyers are going to focus on perf-per-dollar first and foremost – but how these cards are framed will have an impact on how they’re received.
Sizing up the competition, AMD was originally going to launch these cards against NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 2070 and RTX 2060. Now with the launch of the Super cards and the impending retirement of the RTX 2070, those matchups have changed. NVIDIA’s competition is now the RTX 2060 Super at $399, and the RTX 2060 (vanilla) at $349, both prices directly opposite AMD’s new cards. AMD in turn comes in with the edge on manufacturing process, as they’re using TSMC 7nm versus the 16nm offshoot that NVIDIA uses, however NVIDIA comes in with a notable feature advantage thanks to ray tracing and variable rate shading support. AMD and NVIDIA’s cards are not equal in features, and that will play a big part in their value.
Ultimately, today’s launch isn’t a case of a next-generation card coming in and wiping the floor with its last-generation competition; like the RTX 20 series launch last year, the RX 5700 launch is a more gradual shift in pricing and performance. GPU development is expensive, 7nm is even more expensive, and everyone is playing things a lot more conservatively than they did earlier this decade. For the moment then, the RX 5700 series can largely be considered to be part of the same generation of GPUs as the RTX 20/GTX 16 series, for all of the benefits and downsides that entails. The upside is that we get more to talk about, and get to form a more nuanced opinion, but for anyone looking for a simple recommendation for a new video card, there won’t be anything quite that simple with this launch.
Finally, both AMD and NVIDIA will be looking to tip the scales with game bundles. On the AMD side, the company is launching both its new CPUs and GPUs with their new Xbox Game Pass for PC bundle, which will see the products come with a 3-month voucher for Microsoft’s new game subscription service. Meanwhile NVIDIA is bundling Wolfenstein: Youngblood with its RTX 2060, while the new RTX 2060 Super and RTX 2070 Super cards get that plus Control as well.
July 2019 GPU Pricing Comparison
AMD Price NVIDIA
Radeon VII $699 GeForce RTX 2080 Super
$499 GeForce RTX 2070 Super
Radeon RX 5700 XT $399 GeForce RTX 2060 Super
Radeon RX 5700 $349 GeForce RTX 2060
Meet the Radeon RX 5700 XT & Radeon RX 5700 The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT & RX 5700 Review Meet the Radeon RX 5700 XT & Radeon RX 5700 Drivers, Observations, & the Test Shadow of the Tomb Raider F1 2019 Assassin's Creed Odyssey Metro Exodus Strange Brigade Total War: Three Kingdoms The Division 2 Grand Theft Auto V Forza Horizon 4 Compute Synthetics Power, Temperatures, & Noise Closing Thoughts
Ryan Smith - Sunday, July 07, 2019 - link
As you've probably noticed, this review is a bit bare-bones on information outside of benchmarks. With 2 video card launches in the span of a week - not to mention AMD's very important CPU launch - I've been stretched a bit thin trying to get everything to fall into place.
So with the basics done and all of the benchmarks processed, I'm posting this now to let you all see how the RX 5700 series did on our testbench, and what my impressions are of the card. After getting some much-needed sleep, I'll be working on fleshing out the article some tonight, and then later in the week after I return from a further trip. I have 15 pages of notes on everything from threads to video decoding, and I want to get to it all. Reply
Icehawk - Sunday, July 07, 2019 - link
I know there is Bench and only so much space but considering who the target market is (you even specify in the conclusion) it would have been nice to see a 970 and a 580 in graphs. I’m still thinking it’s wait another generation though as my 970 handles 1440p on most games and I want the full jump to 4k from my next card - especially if it’s going to run north of $350. Reply
0ldman79 - Sunday, July 07, 2019 - link
I've got a 960M, a GTX 970 in one machine and 970 SLI in another.
I'm just now starting to look hard at the newer cards. Direct comparisons would be appreciated, however, direct comparisons are already found on the Bench. Reply
Surfacround - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
sorry, but dump the gtx970 SLI, and get a super2060, or a gtx1660ti... or an AMD card, nvidia needs to have a ZERO graphic cards sales period for a year, so they realize that they have it be in the GPU making business, not the sell-overpriced-GPU-business...
nvidia needs to sell its rtx2070,2080 cars at half price... because the new consoles are going be as fast or faster than a gtx1660ti... (same speed as a 5700 my guess, or effectively that speed... for AMD it is moot, if you buy the new console in two years, or their graphics card... NVIDIA still loses. Reply
Just so it's noted, a 580 is in the graphs (it's in blue). As for a 970, with half of AT's video cards on the other side of the country right now, I couldn't swing one. But I do have a 980 in there. Reply
just4U - Sunday, July 07, 2019 - link
I think I would have preferred to see the last generation king included (1080ti) but other than that there's some great reference points overall to compare to. Reply
yankeeDDL - Monday, July 08, 2019 - link
If I may: in general, it's great to see the new cards stacked against their direct competitors, however, for people looking to upgrade, it's almost always more interesting to be able to look back at 2, 3, even 4 generations.
The benchmarks of the RX400 and RX300, with latest drivers and modern titles, don't exist, so it's difficult to compare them against the new breeds.
Obviously, everyone expects the new ones to be considerably faster, however, the question is "is it worth it"?
Example: I have a Ryzen 5 1600 and I wonder if I should upgrade to the 3600x. More cores, higher clock, same power: for sure it is faster, but does it really make a difference? Reply
jabber - Monday, July 08, 2019 - link
They always forget to include the previous 2-3 generations which are in fact the cards 85% of us 'normal' folks looking for a midrange upgrade have. We only get to see how they compare with cards from 6 months previous.
Just a note...some of us sweat our hardware for 2-4 years...cos we have to. Reply
BikeDude - Monday, July 08, 2019 - link
"some of us sweat our hardware for 2-4 years...cos we have to."
No, we are not cheap, but "environmentally conscious". ;) Reply
That and some of us just don't waste our lives running benchmarks all day.
"Mmmm man that $650 got me an extra 3FPS!" Reply
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Daughter of the Diaspora: A Poem by Itoro Paul
Itoro Paul2 min readJuly 22, 20102 comments
Daughter of the Diaspora
I live here now
Was born here and may die here now
Memories are rooted in stirring fufu in a tiny pot now
Fufu made out of jiffy mix
Bought at a Price Chopper (exactly 2 dollars and fifty cents)
Put it in a pot and stir till it becomes nice and thick
“It’s supposed to clump together and should be able to form itself into a ball,” Mama would say, “But remember child…real fufu don’t really taste that way.”
“We’re trying to get the flavor I was used to back home.” Mama would say, say to me.
“Does it come close?” I respond.
Mama laughs, “Not really.”
Memories are rooted in eating fufu when it’s 5 degrees out
Or singing Nigerian gospel songs quietly instead of singing out loud
Mama says, “We usually sing these songs out loud till everyone sings…
but we’ll try to sing these songs more quietly.
Can’t wake the neighbors now.”
My voice carries little traces of another place
I’m not anything like Mama
Memories are rooted in reading Morrison and singing like Nina now
And finding any black woman who looks like my image
Mama says, “Child, you are African but you’re different now. You’re a child born in America. And you’ll experience different layers of pains and pressures now. So you can teach me and I’ll teach you. ‘Cause I’m thinking of going back home and home seems to be here for you…now.”
Mama’s been trying to get me to go back…back home
“I’d like us to live there some day,”
Mama says, says to me
She’s speaking as if she’s caught in a dream
“We’ll eat real fufu, sing Nigerian gospels loudly, and it won’t be 5 degrees out.”
Mama says.
I think it would be nice to go…and see,
“But I don’t think I can stay there Mama…I think I’m meant to be here now.”
Mama breaks out of her nostalgia.
“True child,” Mama says, says to me,
“You live here now. You’ll visit but you may not stay…guess we’ll have to wait and see. Guess we’ll have to wait and see…now.”
(c) Itoro Paul
Itoro Paul
Itoro Paul lives in the United States.
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Zin Zino says:
Enjoyed your verse. Like the play on the word “now”. Refreshing!
Great. I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks for the post.
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Rumble Ponies Celebrate July 4th at Home Tonight
WNBF News/Roger Neel Photo
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies return home tonight (Thursday) on the 4th of July to play the first in a four-game series against the Akron RubberDucks at NYSEG Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 and coverage begins at 6:20 on News Radio 1290 WNBF.
Binghamton is happy to return home after getting swept by the Erie SeaWolves in Erie. Last night the Rumble Ponies fell in ten innings. Binghamton had taken a 3-2 lead on an RBI single from Luis Carpio. But in the home half of the inning Derek Hill ripped a walk-ff two-run home run to give the SeaWolves the victory. The Rumble Ponies continue to lose in heart-breaking fashion. The loss last night was the fourth time in the past five games Binghamton has lost in walk-off fashion.
Mickey Jannis is tonight's scheduled starter for the Rumble Ponies. Eli Morgan counters for Akron. Binghamton will play night games again on Friday and Saturday nights and a 2:05 game on Sunday. The league then heads to a three-day All-Star Game break.
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Spanish King Juan Carlos in hip surgery after fall
Image caption The king has had four operations since May 2010
Spain's King Juan Carlos has undergone hip replacement surgery following a fall on a private trip to Botswana, the Royal Palace has said.
The king suffered a triple fracture of the hip, which the palace said was "linked to arthritis".
This is the fourth operation the 74-year-old king has undergone in the past two years.
Earlier this week, the king's 13-year-old grandson was treated in hospital after shooting himself in the foot.
'Accidental'
King Juan Carlos underwent surgery on Saturday morning at the San Jose Hospital in Madrid, under the supervision of Dr Angel Villamorthe.
The palace said: "Juan Carlos had suffered a fracture of his right hip in three pieces, linked to arthritis. A reconstruction of the parts of the fracture was carried out and a hip implant was installed."
It said the fall in Botswana was "accidental" but gave no further details.
But the Spanish daily El Pais said the king was hunting elephants at the time.
In three other operations since May 2010, the king has had a benign lung tumour removed, a torn Achilles repaired and was given an artificial right knee joint.
Last November he wore sunglasses to hide an injury sustained when he was "hit by a doorknob".
Earlier this week the king's grandson, Felipe Juan Froilan, accidentally shot himself in the foot while carrying out target practice outside a family home north of Madrid.
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No-deal likely to cause recession, says watchdog
The Office for Budget Responsibility says the economy could shrink if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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The contingent from Aura Hair Boutique were some of the best dressed at last week’s Nanaimo Business Awards. Pictured are Grace Yacoboski, Niki Netzer, Bryn Vanrooyen, Shauna King, Amber Lussier, and Hannah Harper. GREATER NANAIMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE photo
Nanaimo Business Awards celebrate an ‘outstanding’ year
Winners were revealed last week at a gala event at the Port Theatre
The Nanaimo Business Awards have become a red-carpet affair every year as it’s become a big deal to be the best in business in the city.
The awards, presented by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, happened April 11 at the Port Theatre.
“It was a real hint of optimism that so many people did attend this year and so many were up [for] the gala feel,” said Kim Smythe, chamber of commerce CEO. “I have to point out the degree to which everybody did get dressed up. There was a lot of tuxedos in the crowd and a lot of the women did the full nine yards; they were really decked out.”
Winner of the large business category this year was Harmac, which celebrated its 10th year of employee ownership during 2018. Smythe said Harmac CEO Paul Sadler was in disbelief about the honour for the entire night.
“They were over the moon about it. Paul was genuinely speechless,” Smythe said.
Alair Homes was the winner in the mid-size business category and Driven Performance Fitness was honoured in the small business category.
The new business category featured the first-ever tie, unexpected considering 7,900 online votes were cast for finalists, all from unique IP addresses. Cold Front Gelato and Famous Franks share the honour.
“Interestingly, both businesses were from Commercial Street. I couldn’t make that stuff up. It’s really great, considering our involvement in the Commercial Street Night Market last year, and two Commercial Street new businesses get awarded new business of the year,” Smythe said. “That’s a pretty cool story.”
Other award winners included: Harbour Air Seaplanes, tourism operator; Bethlehem Centre, hospitality operator; Mahle House, restaurant; Charlie’s Closet, retailer; Laird Wheaton GM, automotive; Island West Coast Developments, development and design; West Coast Helicopters, builders and trades; Coast Capital Savings, financial services; ThrivingLocally, technology; Nanaimo Child Development Centre, health care services; HA Photography, creative service; Port Theatre, arts and entertainment; Habitat for Humanity Mid Vancouver Island, corporate social responsibility; Nanaimo Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store, social enterprise; Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank, not-for-profit organization; and Coco Café, inclusive employer.
As well, Nanaimo RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien received the Above and Beyond award for excellence in social services.
Smythe suggested it’s especially satisfying to honour Nanaimo’s “outstanding” businesses at a time when business is good.
“Business is thriving in Nanaimo right now,” he said. “Our unemployment rate is remarkably low; our new business startups are extremely high. People are reporting business success.”
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If a vehicle is parked in contravention of a Traffic Regulation Order (e.g. by parking in the wrong place or failing to display a valid parking permit/ticket) the vehicle would be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
It should be noted that resident and business parking permits do not give exemptions from single or double yellow line restrictions. A towing and clamping service may also be considered in the future.
The following documents provide information regarding the enforcement of parking regulations in Bedford. However, should you need any further information please telephone the office on 01234 718057.
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Once a challenge has been received, the Penalty Charge Notice will be placed on hold until a response is sent out.
Alternatively, you may email your challenge to parking.services@bedford.gov.uk
Please ensure you include your name and postal address in your correspondence to enable us to respond to you.
Remember, the ‘charge’ for parking unlawfully is £70 or £50 depending on the nature of the contravention. If the PCN remains unpaid after all appeals have been exhausted, additional charges will be incurred.
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The implementation of the Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004 was introduced in England and Wales on 31 March 2008 to provide motorists with a fairer and more transparent parking enforcement service across the country, helping raise industry standards in parking.
The Council is a member of the Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London (PATROL) Adjudication Joint Committee. The Joint Committee publishes an Annual Statement of Accounts which is subject to External Audit and the arrangements and timetables can be found on the website.
PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) offers a straightforward website with comprehensive information on parking and traffic regulations.
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BETTER INTERNET FOR KIDS POLICY MAP
The Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Map was created to compare and exchange knowledge on policy making and implementation in EU Member States on the themes and recommendations of the European Strategy for a Better Internet for Children (or BIK strategy) first set out by the European Commission in May 2012. A first report was published in 2014, while this second report was published in March 2018 to review progress made.
An executive summary follows, or download the full report.
The BIK strategy comprises the following five main fields of activity or pillars:
Pillar 1: Stimulating quality content online for young people
Pillar 2: Digital/media literacy in education
Pillar 3: Stepping up awareness and empowerment
Pillar 4: Tools and regulation for an online safe environment
Pillar 5: Legislation and law enforcement against child sexual abuse and exploitation
This second version of the study saw 26 countries contribute with data collected from national teams drawn from the EU Kids Online network and Insafe Safer Internet Centres (SICs). The resulting data analysis and report examined factors such as policy coordination, policy design and policy actors, while also establishing the spread of BIK activities across the five pillars and identifying good practices in the participating countries.
In terms of BIK policy coordination, the study found that all participating countries have implemented BIK in some form. However, no country reports the existence of a single policy framework for BIK. BIK is primarily addressed through separate policies which are focussed on BIK-related issues or as part of broader policies.
National policy covers all themes and pillars of the BIK strategy to some extent. However, the area of positive content for children (Pillar 1) receives less attention. Ten countries report there is no national policy on quality online content for children.
Coordination at the national level is made complex given the large number of ministries involved in policy development. In most countries, between four and six ministries are involved in the development and design of policies related to BIK. Just under a third of countries say there is no formal coordination mechanism for BIK policy, while just three countries report the existence of a multi-stakeholder body with responsibility for BIK.
In terms of BIK policy design, overall, ministries were found to take the lead in policy development in each of the pillars of BIK strategy. Just five countries say there is a regular national survey focussed on BIK-related topics, while half of the countries reported that new policy development had been reactive or had been influenced by specific incidents or events related to children's online safety.
Most countries confirm that consultation with children takes place in the design of BIK policies. However, only a third state that there is an opportunity for children to be actively involved in policy design.
In terms of BIK policy actors, ministries and Safer Internet Centres are the lead actors in the delivery of activities related to BIK at the national level. In nearly a quarter of countries, the primary role defined as delivering more than 90 per cent of activities, is undertaken by the Safer Internet Centre (SIC).
SICs also act as the main agency for positive content for children and for awareness-raising activities. NGOs also play an important role in supporting and delivering activities related to BIK. However, the role is generally reported to be a minor one.
Looking at the spread of BIK activities, a comprehensive range of activities is reported under key pillars of BIK, particularly in relation to teaching of online safety, awareness raising and empowerment, and in combatting child sexual abuse and exploitation online. Despite the lack of policy provision, a range of positive content initiatives are reported in most Member States.
Activities to support protection measures including age-appropriate privacy settings, age rating and content classification, and the use of parental controls are widely available. However, supports for their functioning at the national level are less in evidence with greater reliance on EU-level provision in this area. There are few examples of initiatives reported by Member States that deal with commercial risks associated with children's use of the internet.
In drawing its conclusions, the report states that Member States report wide support and policy provision for the BIK strategy, demonstrating many successes for child online safety policies in European Member States. However, many gaps remain both in terms of policy governance and in stakeholder participation since the last BIK mapping exercise took place in 2014.
This report makes three main recommendations to boost national-level policy support and increased opportunities for dialogue on BIK implementation both at the national and European levels:
Firstly, strengthen national-level policy governance in the area of Better Internet for Kids strategy. Accordingly, greater attention should be given by Member States to enhancing formal and informal coordination of policy making on BIK strategy, they should seek to align national goals for digitalisation, educational attainment and youth strategy with BIK policy objectives, ensure that policy objectives are clearly articulated in a distinct policy framework, and that policy making for BIK is supported by regular research and data collection at the national level.
Secondly, increase or continue national level support in provision of BIK services, matching the European contribution for BIK. As such, Member States should consider strengthening national provision for a sustainable and reliable resourcing model for Safer Internet Centres (SICs), seek opportunities to support and sustain greater levels of multi-stakeholder participation including further cooperation with industry, and seek to ensure that children's participation in the policy-making process can progress beyond consultation to include meaningful participation in the actual decision-making process.
Thirdly, support further opportunities for dialogue between EU Member States on BIK-related policy making. Action is needed at both European and Member State level to ensure further cooperation regarding tools and regulation for a safe online environment. Equally, the range and scope of BIK activities to keep pace with the changing environment for children's digital participation needs further development, while the development of guidelines and best practice models for policy implementation would be beneficial.
The recommendations are further expanded with specific examples in the full report.
Download the full BIK Policy Map report, or view individual country profile pages.
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By By Nardine Saad
Jodie Sweetin, on a red carpet in 2011, says she's definitely not in rehab. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)
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"I am absolutely NOT in rehab," the actress, who struggled with addictions to meth, ecstasy and cocaine for several years, told TMZ following reports that she had checked herself into a facility.
The child star, who played spunky middle sister Stephanie Tanner in the family sitcom, filed for separation in June from her third husband, Morty Coyle, and said she's living on the property of a Los Angeles rehab center where she's currently working. Sweetin told the site she is a clinical logistics coordinator for the facility and her employer has let her live in a studio apartment on the property while she deals with her split.
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"I work for the center and they have been really generous in helping me with a place to stay as Morty wanted me out by the end of the month," Sweetin said. "The owners of the facility said I could stay here as I got things figured out."
The actress added that she'll no longer be pursuing full custody of her daughter Beatrix, 2, instead opting for joint custody so that Beatrix could have "both of her parents in her life."
Sweetin and Coyle tied the knot in March 2012 in a private Beverly Hills ceremony, but only announced that they were married a year later. Sweetin was previously married to Shaun Holguin from 2002 to 2006. She was married to Cody Herpin from 2007 until 2010. The couple had a daughter named Zoie together.
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The mother of two chronicled her struggles with addiction in her 2009 memoir "unSweetined."
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Through the Ever Night (Under the Never Sky Series #2)
by Veronica RossiVeronica Rossi
A world-defying love is put to the ultimate test in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling sequel to Veronica Rossi's "masterpiece," Under the Never Sky (Examiner.com ). In this second book in her spellbinding Under the Never Sky trilogy, bestselling author Veronica Rossi combines fantasy and dystopian elements to create a love story as perilous as it is unforgettable.
It's been months since Aria last saw Perry. Months since Perry was named Blood Lord of the Tides, and Aria was charged with an impossible mission. Now, finally, they are about to be reunited. But their reunion is far from perfect. The Tides don't take kindly to Aria, a former Dweller. And with the worsening Aether storms threatening the tribe's precarious existence, Aria begins to fear that leaving Perry behind might be the only way to save them both.
Threatened by false friends and powerful temptations, Aria and Perry wonder, Can their love survive through the ever night?
Under the Never Sky Series , #2
Veronica Rossi graduated from UCLA. The first book in her New York Times bestselling Under the Never Sky trilogy was named an ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults selection and an Indie Next List Pick. The second book, Through the Ever Night, was a New York Times and USA Today bestseller. The series has been optioned for film. Veronica lives in northern California with her husband and two sons.
“Heart-stopping action and romance collide in this page turning adrenaline rush. I am officially obsessed.”
This story of loyalty, survival, and love satisfies with its balance of action and emotional resonance.
Favorite characters return, new characters emerge, and fans of Under the Never Sky are in for a treat.
Romantic Times
Perry and Aria are convincing protagonists as they both cling to and exploit each other to get through their days. In a dying world, even the bad guys have the complexity of desperation; they act as effective foils against which Aria and Perry develop as flawed, though well-intentioned, leaders.
Horn Book Magazine
Gr 7 Up—Rossi continues the excellent saga that she began in Under the Never Sky (HarperCollins, 2012). Perry is still struggling with his new duties as Blood Lord of the Tides tribe when he is reunited with Aria. Although she is an Aud, blessed with supernatural hearing, Aria receives a cool welcome from most of the Tides because her mother was one of the Dwellers from the domed community of Reverie. She earns the acceptance of the tribe when she uses her hearing to rescue a child during an Aether storm but is still poisoned shortly thereafter. She slips away from the compound without telling Peregrine in order to keep him safe and to search for the Clear Blue, a place that is rumored to be immune to Aether storms. She hopes to trade its location to Consul Hess of Reverie for the release of Talon, Peregrine's nephew. Peregrine also believes that the Clear Blue may be the last hope for his people as the Aether storms are increasing in intensity, threatening the lands and lives of this tribe. Even apart, Aria and Peregrine's feelings for each other deepen while their struggles and tragedies only make their hope that much stronger. Rossi's descriptions of their supernatural senses add richness to her prose. This book doesn't stand on its own but builds strongly on the previous volume. It should appeal to readers of dystopia, fantasy, and romance.—Eric Norton, McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Rossi returns to her dystopia, in which main characters Aria and Peregrine fight for survival in the face of unpredictable forces (Under the Never Sky, 2012). An orphan now living outside of her domed home, Aria is dependent on her new allies, the same people she once regarded as incorrigible savages. Having defeated his brother in the first book of the series, Perry is now Blood Lord, but he has yet to earn the fierce loyalty he yearns for from his people. Rossi splits her storytelling between each of these two characters' perspectives, but the resulting narrative is less engaging than readers may expect. Reminders of what has already passed are sparse; readers may have trouble orienting themselves. Driving action is limited during the first half of the book, until an incident in which Aria falls victim to treachery. This critical moment precedes a second half that is rife with twists and turns. The emotional voltage ramps up too, as characters grapple with betrayal, loss and temptation. The relationship between Aria and Perry, however, soars on a nearly unbroken trajectory throughout the story, dampening the excitement for readers with its predictability. Though it takes too long to get started, it delivers compelling drama in the end; whether that's enough to keep fans engaged for Into the Still Blue (coming in 2014) is debatable. (Dystopian romance. 14 & up)
Through the Ever Night 4.6 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 178 reviews.
MarkedByBooks More than 1 year ago
Veronica Rossi has done it again. I really, really didn't think it could get any better after Under the Never Sky. It is very rare that an author can manage to pull of a sequel to a highly acclaimed novel that manages to be just as good as the first. In the first book of a series, everything is new and exciting. You've never met any of these characters before, and sometimes you get a whole new world to discover. You can't possibly beat that. Well, Veronica Rossi managed to do just that in Through the Ever Night. I loved this book so much that I can't even possibly describe it in my own words without putting it to shame. It was so incredible that I'm just speechless. And I've had a few months to process it already. The thing about this book that allowed it to be just as good as its predecessor is that it was still willing to keep things fresh without destroying everything we learned in the first novel. There is nothing that I can't stand more than an author who runs out of ideas for their books but keeps making up things to keep the story going anyways. This DOES NOT happen here. I was able to learn more things about this world and the characters within it because they grew and offered new possibilities. But they were still the same characters that I fell absolutely, head-over-heels in love with in Under the Never Sky. Aria is still an extremely strong heroine but has her own faults so that she appears human. Perry is responsible and loyal to a fault, especially to those who don't deserve him. Cinder is a troubled child with a history that nobody has heard until now. He's lost everything he's ever cared about, and now that he's found a new home, he will do anything to protect it. And Roar. There are no beautifully lyrical thoughts that I can give to describe him because he'd probably twist them into something either extremely suggestive or hilarious (probably both) and I'd die of laughter. He's just too awesome to contain himself, and he knows it. He will do anything to bring a smile to the faces of those he cares about, and he's just a huge teddy bear. I've become more attached to Roar than any other character. Though the Ever Night pulled me around on an intense emotional roller coaster. I know that sounds cheesy, but there's really not a better way to describe what happened. One moment I would be flying with joy because my favorite characters are all together and happy, and the very next I'm nearly in tears because I don't know if they'll ever be that way again. For me, emotional books can be very scary. I'll experience a whole range of feelings that I probably didn't even know I was capable of, but the one thing that is not acceptable is anger. I am absolutely not allowed to get mad at the book I'm reading because then I'm automatically thrown out of that world to silently seethe in my own. I don't want to do that. I may be allowed to get mad at the characters for doing stupid things, but if I get mad at the actual book, it looses all of its magic. The task of navigating the line between the two is no small feat, but this book managed to do just that. I want to thank Veronica Rossi from the very bottom of my heart for creating such an incredible novel for me to get lost in, and filling it with so much perfection that I just don't know what to do with other than embrace with everything inside of me. Thank you. Taylor
IspeakINbookQUOTES More than 1 year ago
Veronica Rossi is such a beautiful writer. I can't even begin to explain how much I loved this book and Under The Never Sky. The love story between Aria and Perry was perfect, it never over shadowed the plot and it wasn't cheesy and sappy either. I loved the character development of Roar (he's one of my all time favorites) and I love how his and Aria's relationship deepened...the closest you can get without being romantically linked to eachother. I cannot wait to see what happens with them all in the next book! Thank you Veronica!
Excellent! I love her writing style - she pulls you in right from the start. I loved the first book and this was a fantastic follow-up.
This was such an awesome book! But what really annoys me is there are idiots writing to each other on here like this is some kind of stupid chat room. Go on facebook or twitter or whateve just dont write each other here! Some of us are here to actually review the book we read so could you go away? And i highly recommend this book. It was soooooo good! I cant wait for the next one!!
Like someone said below roar is a hoot! And aria and perry are the most awesome they can be and personally i am squealing silently but excitedly over the next book coming out i would definitly recommend this series to someone who is looking fir a good book
BuriedUnderBooks More than 1 year ago
A Second Book That's As Good As The First OK, it’s official—this is my first gushing book review of 2013. I’ve been waiting nearly a year for this book, getting more and more antsy as time went on and, as it turns out, the seemingly endless wait was worth it. More than worth it. I fell in love with Veronica Rossi‘s characters and story in Under the Never Sky and the only quibble I had was I wanted to know more about the Aether and the Unity. There is still much to learn but the author has given us some insight into both, enough to tide me over till the third book in the trilogy. Aria has matured into a strong young woman, strong physically and emotionally, despite her extremely sheltered upbringing and she clearly feels comfortable on the Outside now. When she and Perry are finally reunited, the connection between them is shown to be as intense as they both thought when separated for months. Their romance is one of the most natural and honest I’ve seen in young adult fiction and I especially appreciate the way they both understand that their feelings for each other are not top priority, that they have obligations to others that must be fulfilled as far as humanly possible. Separated once again, Aria and Perry each have missions that just might be life-altering. Perry, in particular, has a tough road ahead to gain the full trust of his people and watching this 19-year-old try so hard to become a real leader is a true pleasure. Secondary characters are just as important in Through the Ever Night as they were in the first book and becoming reacquainted with Roar and Cinder was a pure delight for me. Cinder is such a damaged child and wants nothing more than to be accepted as normal…but normal he is not and he finds himself at the center of a time of crisis. Roar, on the other hand, could be the strong and very likeable guy next door who lives in the shadow of his best friend, Perry, but Roar is a man to be reckoned with. He is the one I would want by my side, not only in a fight, but during all those times when emotional support is so sorely needed. Ms. Rossi has upped the ante this time with the future of everyone Aria knows on the Outside and in Reverie and, although there are passages that are somewhat slow, as there would be in anyone’s life, the tension is always there, sometimes enough to make me feel as though I was right in the thick of it. Will Aria and Roar find the way to the Still Blue? Is Perry’s nephew, Talon, alive? Can the Tides come to believe in their young Blood Lord? High suspense tempered with a modicum of romance (but a lot of real love) along with some moments of utter heartbreak and others of joy all come together in a tale that continues this author’s well-deserved status as one of the best young adult fiction authors writing today. Her telling the story from the perspectives of both Aria and Perry is so well done that I could have been sitting around a campfire with the two of them while they took turns telling their parts of the tale. Next will be Into the Still Blue but we’ll have to wait far too long for that. We can hope that Ms. Rossi will offer her readers another novella to tide us over like her wonderful Roar and Liv. For now, I just have to thank the author for this completely engaging continuation of Aria’s and Perry’s story. It is the first book I’ll be putting on my list of best books read in 2013.
Excellent, couldn't put it down
Wow! Great book! Great series! Can't wait for the next book in the series! I am loving Aria and Perry! I also love Roar he is a hoot! I am reading the Roar and Liv book now, but I wish I had read that one first because it shows the dynamics of the characters and the way they feel now in the other books. So, my suggestion is to read the Roar and Liv book first so you have a better understanding to the way certain characters act and feel. But, overall I love this series, the characters and the way the Author Rossi brings the world and story to life! Excellent book!
Great characters
This is one of the best series I've ever read. Love love love it! :)
A definite must read series! These are the best books I've read in years!
WhatsBeyondForks More than 1 year ago
This one started off a little slower for me than the first book. Well, I take that back. Actually it started off pretty good, then slowed up for quite a while, then got really good again. Aria and Perry spent a good portion of this book apart, and that always makes it a little harder on me as the reader to stay focused. For whatever reason, that happens a lot in second books, but we get to know Roar a little more intimately, and I enjoyed him quite a bit, even if my heart broke and broke again for him. This is an interesting trilogy. I'm not quite sure where it's going to go next, but I'm anxious to find out.
MyndiL More than 1 year ago
I enjoyed this book every bit as much as the first! There are more adventures to be had and we get to see Liv again for the first time since the prequel (if you read that first.) I really enjoy Aria and Roar's friendship and how Aria and Perry's relationship has grown and still seems to be evolving. Perry faces difficulties he didn't expect in the Tides, the Aether is still a problem and now the Horns are a different kind of problem, so there's plenty to keep the reader's mind going and keep you on the edge of your seat. The ending is somewhat of a cliffhanger, so beware of that. Luckily, I checked out book 3 from the library yesterday! If you enjoy an adventure type book or dystopian at all, this is a great series to check out.
holly20 More than 1 year ago
Kurosaki_Ichigo More than 1 year ago
KrissyKF More than 1 year ago
Great book, great trilogy! One of my favorite dystopian novels. I love how the point of view switches from Aria and Perry, so you get each of their perspectives. I would definately recommend these books!
Dazzlamb More than 1 year ago
After months of being separated, Aria and Perry are finally reunited. Perry has become Blood Lord of the Tides and is struggling. How can he convince his people of his capability? Meanwhile Aria is set on finding the Still Blue. It doesn't take long for the young lovers to realise that they can only succeed if they face the tasks ahead on their own. How are they gonna deal with the fatal Aether storms that are annihilating the country? And when will they get a chance to be together again? Can you imagine THROUGH THE EVER NIGHT being even better than the first book in the series, knowing Aria and Perry aren't together most of the time? I couldn't either, but it really is just as good, if not better, than the first. It took me maybe about fourty pages or so and I was drawn into Aria and Perry's story like the first time I picked up UNDER THE NEVER SKY. I love that Aria and Perry get to tell chapters from their own perspectives and although they are on their missions, they are always connected through a major common goal. This second book in Veronica Rossi's UNDER THE NEVER SKY series deserves a loud roar, it's that good (pun intended). Her characters are as strong and unique as in the first book and the trials they see themselves faced with are even harder to endure. Roar and Liv's story was just as intriguing as Aria and Perry's. So many feels! With nature lashing out at the Tides, Reverie and all the other tribes, Veronica Rossi built in a relatable and reliable time bomb, putting high pressure on our characters and making sure to upset the reader, too. As Aether storms got stronger, my emotional involvement with Veronica Rossi's world grew exponentially stronger, too. I never get tired of this world! 4,5/5 ****/* THROUGH THE EVER NIGHT – A fearless and glowing second book in a beloved YA dystopian series! I'm so delighted I gave UNDER THE NEVER SKY a try back when I thought I wouldn't like it a bit. Now I do like it so, so much. As much as Aria and Perry's story is inflicting heartache from time to time, I'm still craving to read more about them. I'm already wondering what I'll do when the series comes to an end
I don't care if anyone says it's okay. Don't listen. I'm telling you, stop what you're doing amd buy the book. I'll admit, Iwas a little iffy to buy the book.At first it seems a little boring, but push past the first 10 pages of boringness, don't most books have a little part that's boring? After that it's pure amazigness, it hurt me to put my NOOK down amd take a break from reading. MUST READ! hit yes if helpful, thanks!;)
Good read !!!
WishEnd More than 1 year ago
The stakes are so much higher in this final installment to the Under the Never Sky Series. Aria and Perry's group had such a small chance of making it to the Still Blue, of fighting their way to safety and freedom. It was a long battle full of mistakes and betrayal, of desperation and loyalty. There were parts that made me so angry. I really, really disliked some of these characters. Villians, of course, and Sable specifically. The plot was fabulous! Just so much going on and all these moving parts and then things fall into place so beautifully. Well, maybe beautifully isn't the right word because it's rather scary, violent, and dirty, but it all fits these characters, this story, and this series, so it is beautiful in that way and in how right everything felt in the end. I was really happy with how it all ended. I'm really looking forward to reading whatever Rossi writes next! Content: Violence and sexual content. Source: From the publisher through Edelweiss, which did not affect my review in any way.
MorrisMorgan More than 1 year ago
A very fun story. Aria and Perry continue their quest to escape the tumultuous atmosphere, save the lives of others, and make me question whether or not Perry is supposed to be Fabio in the sequel to “Under the Never Sky”. Spoiler alert: Perry has much more access to shirts in this one. All joking aside, it’s a testament to the author’s skill and style that I neither enjoy this sort of mixed genre nor find myself drawn to the world of rustic, long-haired tribal leaders, and yet I still found myself devouring this book like it was a Big Mac and I hadn’t eaten for a week. Actually, this book was even more satisfying than the Big Mac would be. I would have foregone food for another day or two if it meant more of Perry and Aria. The story is still absolutely ridiculous to me, but the character development is excellent. All of the actions in the first book make sense as we learn more about each one’s past and become to care about them on a deeper level. None of them are one-dimensional, even though it would have been quite easy to make them so, and the dialogue is very snappy and witty. It breathes life into the characters. My favorite aspect of the book, and I hope I do not live to regret these words when I read “Into the Still Blue”, is that there is an actual, meaningful relationship between characters of the opposite sex that is tender and does not involve any sort of weird posturing and triangle nonsense. I could faintly hear a chorus of angels singing in the distance as I read about Aria and Roar. Perfect. I found this book to be highly enjoyable. It’s an easy read that isn’t sloppily written and flows in a way only a good author can write. “Under the Never Sky” has become my guiltiest pleasure outside of “Divergent”.
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ECONOMY | 03-11-2018 07:59
Re-pricing becomes a necessity for local firms
The depreciation of the peso against the dollar has forced many businesses to raise prices in order to stay afloat.
Eugenia Iglesias
Businessman Fernando Hechtlinger uses his laptop at his natural foods grocery store in Buenos Aires. | AFP/ JUAN MABROMATA
Argentina’s currency woes may be forcing businesses to close but for some entrepreneurs today’s economic climate has merely turned them into price-jugglers in order to keep afloat.
“Every week we get in new stock, but unfortunately for two months now we have been engaging in what I call for fun the ‘re-labelling festival’ – changing prices,” said Fernando Hechtlinger, who recently opened two health food stores.
Some of his merchandise is imported from abroad, making it vulnerable to fluctuations in the peso’s value against the dollar, and to red tape.
The 46-year-old opened his first store at the end of last year near Mar del Plata and a second in the capital in July.
Paraguay seeks car deals with Mercosur neighbours as growth slows
But this year alone, the country has suffered two currency crises that have seen the peso lose around 50 percent of its value against the dollar.
Prices have risen so quickly that Argentina’s 44-million strong population have lost a significant part of their purchasing-power.
Obligatory re-pricing
Trade is still unbalanced and tariffs aren't the fix, IMF says
Each time the peso crashed, inflation shot up and is expected to reach 45 percent for 2018.
“It’s not good for the customer, either. You have to take the time to explain why” prices have risen, added Hechtlinger, a jack of all trades who previously worked as a screenwriter, creative editor and consultant.
“If I don’t re-price, I would have to close. That’s the reality because I’d lose my ability to re-stock.”
Mercosur reborn with liberal orientation
The peso has recovered a little over the last two weeks on the back of a US$56-billion bail-out from the International Monetary Fund at the end of September.
But that required drastic economic measures and skyhigh interest rates.
“Many things are happening that don’t help the economy, families or citizens. It’s clear that the current model doesn’t help anyone,” said Hechtlinger, who comes from a family of Jewish restaurateurs from Bahía Blanca, 600 kilometres (370 miles) south of Buenos Aires.
Inflation continues to decelerate as INDEC reveals prices rose 2.7% in June
However, he said things never got so bad that people couldn’t afford to put food on the table.
Changing prices regularly is a risk but one that “works for us,” added Hechtlinger, who employs two people in each shop and next plans on opening a health distribution store.
As well as the endless red tape, Hechtlinger has to contend with Argentina’s taxes.
BA City opens call for tenders for Subte Line F
“You can’t avoid taxes. Here, in this country, in this context, unfortunately, your main partner is the state. One way or another, 50 percent [of your earnings] go to the state in taxes,” he said.
Economist Rodolfo Santangelo from Macroview says th Central Bank’s interest rates of over 60 percent aren’t viable over the long term and will result in “many small- and medium-sized businesses having lots of problems with capital... and finance.”
‘Difficult to predict’
EU slams 'misinformation' about Mercosur trade deal
Federico Veleno, 29, is surrounded by ukuleles in a shared working space in Buenos Aires, looking over his latest shipment from China.
Originally from Portugal, the four-stringed lute was adopted by Polynesians from Hawaii to Tahiti. But they’re now in fashion in Argentina.
It’s been six months since Veleno launched Bamboo, his musical instrument brand. The instruments may be made abroad but they are designed by Argentines.
Moody’s puts Argentina on negative outlook on uncertainty
“This first order of 800 were sold in two weeks,” Veleno said in an interview.
“When we put in the order, the merchandise takes three to four months to arrive. With the situation in the country it’s difficult to predict our sales.”
Two weeks ago a shipment arrived but the peso exchange rate against the US dollar had fallen – from 34 to the greenback to 42 – between the time deals were made with customers and the stock actually reached Argentine soil.
IMF board approves US$5.4B loan payment
“What do we do? Do we sell it at the same price or increase?” he asks.
In the end Veleno opted to reduce his profit margin.
In the past, he and his brother tried to have the instruments made in Argentina, but that didn’t work.
Goldman's special situations group sets sights on Latam fintechs
But despite the problems, Veleno said Argentina remains a great place to learn how to stay in business.
“In Argentina, you don’t know if your pension will suffice, or if you’ll be laid off work due to a crisis and find yourself in the street.
“Argentines prefer to rely on themselves.”
by By Tupac Pointu AND Ivan Pisarenko
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Minor strike activity interrupts flights at BA's Aeroparque airport
World Bank, IDB approve US$1.8 billion in loans to Argentina
Peronist governors seek Soy Fund protection in exchange for Budget vote
Assailants slit bus driver's throat; drivers strike to demand more security
Aerolíneas Argentinas joins nations, firms in grounding Boeing 737 Max 8s
Lagarde's IMF resignation set for September 12
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✪ Rescued by a hot SEAL ✪ Cat Johnson ✪ #HotSEALs10 ✪
• HOT SEALs #10
• release date: 11 October 2016
• standalone
(but some previous & future heroes appear in most books!)
He’s a SEAL. She’s the woman his team is sent to rescue... Navy commander Grant Milton was well prepared to fight Somali kidnappers to save American aid worker Jennifer Anderson. What he wasn’t ready for were his feelings for her.
The next high action-adventure romance in the USA bestselling Hot SEALs series from top 10 NY Times bestselling contemporary romance author Cat Johnson.
Grant, our SEAL, has just been handed the divorce papers by his wife. She's never been happy with him being away so much. But he's not overly heartbroken. More disappointed that he couldn't make the marriage work.
Enter Jennifer.
She's the hostage Grant's team just rescued from Somali gangsters.
Jennifer wanted to spend a year teaching Somali children. But she was pretty much kidnapped immediately upon arrival.
Now that she's back home, she still has nightmares and she doesn't really know how to get started with life again. She was so sure she would die in that kidnapper-camp.
That's when she sees Grant again....
Can those two lonely and slightly broken people have a chance at a happily ever after?
Give me a sexy SEAL and I'm in!
I just love those books. Long, short, suspense, thriller, romance. Any SEAL will do for this reader☺
And Cat's 10th SEAL book was just as great as the other 9!
Very exciting and suspensy SEAL moments and then once we're back in the USA, lots of romantic and cute moments...
A few obstacles in our darlings way of course...but they'll get there... ☺
Great SEAL Romance!
Not a thing to complain about! ☺
RESCUED BY A HOT SEAL was a really great & suspensy SEAL Romance! About two people about to take that second chance at life and love! Run to your nearest amazon to find out how Grant & Jennifer will end up together!
Okeydokey - ready for the next hot SEAL now ☺☺☺
Ms Johnson, you had me at SEAL!
I adore this series. Each books is a quick, sexy suspenseful read that has you on the edge or your seat.
Grant and Jennifer's story has a little bit more action than your average relationship. So many obstacles they need to overcome, but who wants everything easy peasy?
I adore Jennifer's strength through the story.
I loved that we got more of the GAPS boys, particularly Jon <3
There was nothing I didn't like about this book. Each and every time a new GAPS books turns up on my Kindle, I know I am going to have a great couple of hours, enveloped in the world of these sexy SEALs and their ladies.
Resched By A Hot SEAL is a sweet story about 2 people taking a second chance at life... and love.
I hope we get more of Grant and Jennifer in later stories, and can't wait to see what Ms Johnson brings us next.
↓ LINKS TO THE BOOK AND AUTHOR ↓
As a SEAL, Jon Rudnick dodged copper and lead without flinching, but just the thought of one tiny gold band around his ring finger sends him into a cold sweat. Love is one thing, but marriage is another. He’s not sure he’s ready for that just yet. . . until a near miss serves as a wake-up call he can’t ignore. Now he’s ready, but his girlfriend Ali has gone from rushing him toward the altar, to running in the opposite direction at full speed. Hell if Jon can figure out why, but he knows one thing. All’s fair in love and war and he’s not going to rest until he makes Ali his again. This time for good.
and if you haven't read the story about how Ali met Jon... READ IT NOW - before reading this one ↑☺
A team of sexy SEALs, a terrorist threat, and an attraction that can’t be denied...Ten years of dedication to the Navy taught SEAL Jon Rudnick one thing—he’s not afraid to risk life and limb for his country. But when navigating military red tape begins to present more challenges than the enemy it makes Jon question his future. So does Alison Cressly, the woman who doesn’t do one-night stands or SEALs but who broke both rules with Jon the eve of his deployment to Afghanistan. He can’t get her out of his head—not while away and not now that he’s back.
When Ali’s life is threatened and military rules won’t allow him to intervene, Jon decides it’s time to take back control. The question is what would a SEAL do as a civilian? Jon’s got skills, drive and an idea, as well as a few teammates willing to cover his six. And he’s got the hope of more with Ali.
Stalk Cat on:
It all started in first grade when Cat Johnson won the essay contest at Hawthorne Elementary School and got to ride in the Chief of Police's car in the Memorial Day Parade...and the rest, as they say, is history. As an adult, Cat generally tries to stay out of police cars and is thrilled to be writing for a living. She has been published under a different name in the Young Adult genre, but released her first romance in 2006.
Today, she is a NY Times & USA Today best-selling, award-winning author of contemporary romance and contracted with Kensington and Samhain Publishing. She's also sponsored real live bull riding cowboys.
--from the author's website
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In The News: 16 assisted living operators to help Alzheimer’s Association test dementia care program
September 201, 2018/ McKnight’s Senior Living News/ Sixteen assisted living operators across 12 states and the nation’s capital have signed on to help test a program that could enhance the care of residents with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association announced Tuesday.
The six-month program will connect memory care experts with leaders and staff members at the communities via bi-weekly, one-hour videoconference presentations that will examine content areas that were part of the Dementia Care Practice Recommendations released in January by the association. The pilot also will include interactive case studies.
The program is modeled on Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), developed by the University on New Mexico in 2003 and since used to educate providers and improve care related to hepatitis C, HIV, tuberculosis, chronic pain, endocrinology and behavioral health disorders.
“The ECHO model has a proven track record of success,” Morgan Daven, senior director of health systems for the Alzheimer’s Association, said in a statement. “It will enable us to disseminate the latest and greatest research and recommendations for dementia care to communities in a timely and efficient manner. Communities will be able to use this information to improve care for people living with dementia.”
The New York Academy of Medicine, which created the first evaluation toolkit and resource guide for users of the ECHO model in 2016, will evaluate the initial pilot’s process, impact and sustainability. “Ultimately, we would like to expand this pilot program across the country,” Daven said.
The 16 assisted living communities that are participating in the pilot free of charge:
The Admiral at the Lake, Chicago (The Kendal Corp.)
Ahoskie House, Ahoskie, NC (Affinity Living Group)
Arden Courts of Winter Springs, Winter Springs, FL (HCR ManorCare)
Brandywine Living at Pennington, Pennington, NJ (Brandywine Living)
Brighton Gardens of St. Charles, St. Charles, IL (Sunrise Senior Living)
Brightview Canton, Canton, MA (Brightview Senior Living)
Brookdale Westlake Village, Westlake, OH (Clare Bridge Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program, Brookdale Senior Living)
The Chelsea at Tinton Falls, Tinton Falls, NJ (Chelsea Senior Living)
Dublin Retirement Village, Dublin, OH (Senior Star)
Forest Hills of DC / Forest Side Memory Care, Washington, D.C.
Granite Ledges of Concord, Concord, NH (Genesis Healthcare)
Juniper Village at Brookline, State College, PA (Wellspring Memory Care, Juniper Communities)
Liberty Heights, Colorado Springs, CO (Senior Lifestyle)
Maravilla, Santa Barbara, CA (Senior Resource Group)
Silverado Kingwood, Kingwood, TX (Silverado)
St. Paul Elder Services, Kaukauna, WI
“The Project ECHO model represented an exciting new opportunity to discuss and collaborate with our fellow providers on our practices related to person-centered dementia care,” Juliet Holt Klinger, senior director of dementia care for Brookdale, told McKnight’s Senior Living. “We are excited to have our Clare Bridge communities share their knowledge in this new collaborative effort.”
A companion pilot project will aim to help primary care clinicians who do not specialize in dementia care improve their diagnosis, care and support people who have dementia.
View the original article on McKnight’s Senior Living News
Nursing went above and beyond – amazing. My mom feels like part of the family. It is the ‘best of the best” – fabulous! I would recommend to friends in the area.
Genevieve S.
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The Third Murder »
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(2017) dir Hirokazu Kore-eda w/Masaharu Fukuyama, Kôji Yakusho, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Mikako Ichikawa [124 min; DCP]
Leading attorney Shigemori (Fukuyama) takes on the defense of murder-robbery suspect Misumi (the great character actor Kôji Yakusho) who served jail time for another murder 30 years ago. Shigemori’s chances of winning the case seem low – his client freely admits his guilt, despite facing the death penalty if he is convicted. As he digs deeper into the case, as he hears the testimonies of the victim’s family and Misumi himself, the once confident Shigemori begins to doubt whether his client is the murderer after all. Though his bread-and-butter is deeply-felt family drama (Still Walking, After the Storm), Japan’s acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda here dips his toe into genre cinema with a courtroom procedural that verges on mystery – but remains rooted in the emotionally compelling stories that he is known for. Official Selection: Independent Film Festival Boston 2018
Staff Pick: Jessie
“With its echoes of ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ and ‘Rashomon,’ ‘The Third Murder’ is tantalizing, and in the end, the truth may be as hard to grasp as a snowflake.” – James Verniere, Boston Herald
“An intriguing and cerebral quasi-genre picture… a captivating puzzle.” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“For Kore-eda, an essential truth about life lies in the accumulation of unexplainable incidents and facts.” – Bilge Ebiri, Village Voice
“There’s plenty to chew on as Koreeda picks apart ideas of morality, law and justice.” – Tom Huddleston, Little White Lies
NYT Critic’s Pick “The back and forths between accused and lawyer are among the movie’s most enthralling scenes, largely because the soft-featured Mr. Yakusho – lips lightly curling – can make a nice smile seem positively terrifying.” – Manohla Dargis, New York Times
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Bank of Canada sees financial risks rising on weaker growth
Theophilos Argitis, Bloomberg News
Bank of Canada says corporate debt a vulnerability especially in oil-and-gas, mining
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The Bank of Canada said risks to the financial system have increased “slightly” over the past year amid growth worries and expanded risk-taking in global markets, while reiterating its confidence in the country’s ability to handle any shock.
In its annual Financial System Review, Canada’s central bank cited slowing growth, trade uncertainty, falling oil prices and riskier borrowing in the corporate sector as reasons why risks to financial stability have picked up. At the same time, key vulnerabilities in the system that would amplify shocks -- primarily high household indebtedness and pricey housing markets -- have eased, it said.
“Global uncertainty is rising, and risks to financial stability have edged up in the past year,” Governor Stephen Poloz said in a statement accompanying the report, which aims at identifying main vulnerabilities and low-probability risks that could have an impact on financial stability. “Still, confidence in the resilience of Canada’s financial system remains high, and we are seeing improvements in some of the key vulnerabilities we’ve been worried about for many years.”
The concerns expressed in the report parallel some of the main messaging from the Bank of Canada in recent weeks -- that of a weaker economic outlook fueled by growing trade uncertainty, which has prompted a dovish tilt globally by central banks on interest rates. After five increases since 2017, the Bank of Canada has indicated it will likely be on hold indefinitely amid the slowdown.
Rate Policy
How this analysis -- and the interaction between risks and vulnerabilities -- plays into the central bank’s rate policy is ambiguous. Easing vulnerabilities could give policy makers more confidence in raising borrowing costs, for example, though higher rates could also inflate risks to the growth outlook that raise the likelihood of a shock to the system. Lower rates meanwhile could end up fueling vulnerabilities, even as they reduce risks of any shock.
For example, the Bank of Canada cited how global financial conditions have eased since the end of last year and remain accommodative because of growth concerns, while at the same time warning about the impact of cheap money on risk-taking in markets.
The Canadian financial system’s two key vulnerabilities -- debt and housing -- remain elevated but the situation has improved, the Bank of Canada said.
Tougher mortgage qualification rules and the central bank’s recent rate hikes have slowed borrowing and improved the quality of new lending, while curbing price growth in the Toronto and Vancouver housing markets, it said. In his statement, Poloz reiterated he remains confident a recent slump in the housing sector will end and the “sector will return to growth” later this year.
“New measures have curbed borrowing, reduced speculative behavior in housing markets and made the financial system more resilient,” the governor said.
The Bank of Canada, however, did identify one new emerging vulnerability: rising corporate debt levels, particularly among businesses with lower creditworthiness. This has made the sector more susceptible to shifts in investor sentiment and a repricing of risk.
While the development is global, the central bank said corporate debt in Canada has also risen to well above historical levels, driven by commodity sectors with a growing reliance on U.S. high-yield bonds and leveraged loans.
Still, stress tests conducted by the Bank of Canada indicate that even if major risks materialize to the system, large Canadian banks would be well positioned to manage them.
--With assistance from Chris Fournier and Erik Hertzberg
Poloz underestimates Canada's housing slump: Capital Economics
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The Clinton versus Trump Debate
– No Clear Winner
by Naagesh Padmanaban
The first 2016 Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was held on Monday, September 26th at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. The debate, organized by the commission on presidential debate, a non-partisan non-profit body, had the sports fraternity worried as the Monday night football viewership took a nosedive as Americans flipped channels to watch it. An estimated 81 million viewers were glued to their television sets making it the most watched debate ever. The debate had also set the social media on fire. With over ten million tweets, it was the most tweeted debate ever. America and many elsewhere in the world were transfixed watching Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump spar at their first debate.
The cable TV networks had spent the entire week speculating and ratcheting up the excitement about the debate. They discussed at length on how the candidates should prepare, what questions to expect and what to wear and so on. This drew sharp comments from some politicians. The indefatigable Bernie Sanders, the Senator from Vermont and failed Democratic candidate, blasted the media and its coverage leading to the debate. He wanted the media to focus on the views of the candidates on burning issues – economy, jobs, living wage, healthcare, college tuition etc. rather than their personal styles and attires.
At the debate, the candidates were on their Sunday best – all dressed up and at their behavioral best and displaying dignified courtesies to each other. Many were indeed impressed to see a pleasant side of Trump.
The moderator - Lester Holt of NBC News – drew attention for different reasons. Holt, as a moderator, was at best, tepid. There was a robot-like quality about him– devoid of enthusiasm and passion in his questions and interventions. Like a strict disciplinarian, he admonished the audience for cheering and clapping but said nothing when they cheered Clinton.
Holt had six follow up questions for Trump, but none for Clinton. He tried to pin him down on the birther issue, but conveniently forgot to ask Clinton about propriety of using private email server or hacking of DNC emails that exposed racism. Many Trump supporters tweeted later that the moderator deftly steered the debate away from issues, reinforcing an anti-Trump bias. It should be pointed out that the Trump campaign had raised doubts about his neutrality even before the debate.
Back at the debate, Trump had a lot of surprises up his sleeve. His responses were measured and controlled. Judging by the post-debate discussions, the pundits were indeed disappointed that they did not see the real maverick Trump. He seemed to be in full control in early part of the debate when the debate was on trade and Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) in particular. Clearly Clinton was cornered for calling it the “gold standard” and later opposing it. However, she took control in the later half by attacking Trump on his comments on women.
The pre debate polls have given no easy pointer as to who the new President would be. Trump led in Colorado, Nevada and Florida – all key states. He has further consolidated his position in Ohio, a state which Hillary has not visited for a long time. While Trump leads in rural Maine, Clinton holds the rest of Maine. This even fight also played out in many other states. Clinton is way ahead in California, Oregon, and Washington where the lead is substantial. But the respective leads in individual states did not help either of them in the national tally where they are locked even.
The debate itself may not provide any significant bounce for either candidate. While the pundits have had a field day dissecting the performance, they too may not be able to sway the voter’s opinion one way or the other in this rather difficult race. Media analysts who have favored Clinton all along thought that her performance was the best and that she won the debate. But Republican supporters on the other hand were convinced Trump’s performance in the first half cornered Clinton. They were all in admiration for the restraint and statesman-like conduct of Trump. Even many Clinton admirers seem to be in agreement.
The next debate may see the return of the true Trump.
But did Clinton win the debate? Clinton’s supporters think she won. But the problem is even if she had won the debate, this may not win her new supporters who will vote for her. The reason is her problems – email scandal, Clinton Foundation, hacked DNC email and other scandals - have weighed her down. Further her personal health issues will continue to dog her in the coming days. Most important, there is no indication that her debate performance has induced a change of heart in Sanders supporters who remain a considerable voting bloc.
Did Trump win the debate then? Most cable television networks don’t seem to think so. But some have pointed out that the Trump we saw at the debate was someone who was clearly exercising self-restraint and reluctant to go after Clinton. Americans have admired this change in him. But the next debate promises to be a no holds barred debate where Trump’s plain speak and absence of political correctness will be evident. This will again play to his supporters and may even influence the fence sitters who do not want to support Clinton.
The debate outcome by itself is a non-issue. Recall how Obama did not do well against Mitt Romney in the debate, but bounced back quickly and the rest is history. It would be political naiveté to rule out Trump at this stage. In fact, the core issues that he stands for – immigration, unemployment and security - continue to resonate very well with most Americans and will be a huge positive for him. Clinton on the other hand continues to be perceived as ‘not trustworthy’ and her truck load of troubles will continue to haunt her.
The big question however is how will the election go. Given that the pre-debate polls have shown that both are almost evenly placed - except that Trump has caught up with Clinton - the answer may be with undecided voters. Supporters of Bernie Sanders, Jill Stein and Johnson may hold the key and may tip the balance in favor of Trump. However, even at this late stage - with just forty days to go for the big day - it may be too early expect this as the contestants have more wooing to do. Clinton and Trump may have, at best, tied at the first debate. But the real winners were the political pundits and armchair experts on cable networks who had a hell of a day and laughed their way to the banks. The 2016 US Presidential election promises to be another close election.
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61 Kinsella (W.P.) The Thrill of the Grass.
Vancouver: William Hoffer, 1984. First edition. Green pictorial wrappers, stitched. A fine copy. This is number 124 of 300 numbered copies, signed by Kinsella. Woodsworth A33a.
Price: 45.00 CAD
62 Kirkconnell (Watson) A Tale of Seven Cities. (An address given by Professor Watson Kirkconnell, of McMaster University, president-elect of Acadia University, at a public dinner held in his honour by the Women's Civic Club, Hamilton, Ontario, on April 9th, 1948.)
Toronto?, 1948. Printed self-wrappers, stapled. Some faint edge wear, about fine. A 32-page booklet, Imprint at the end of The Mission Press, 67 Bond Street [Toronto]. Uncommon.
63 Kirkconnell (Watson) The Crisis in Education. An address delivered before a meeting of the Canadian Club at Toronto, Canada, on Monday, February 16, 1948.
Toronto?, 1948. Small self-wrappers, stapled. A 32-page booklet. Slight staple rust, but a fine copy. Signed by Kirkconnell, "with compliments", on the front cover.
64 Lambert (Betty) The Riddle Machine.
[Vancouver : New Play Centre, 196-?] Mimeographed, iii + 45 leaves. 36cm. Metal fastener. Some bends at top and bottom, otherwise fine. This conforms exactly to the description of the copy listed in the National Library of Canada's database, AMICUS, which also describes a copy with 32 leaves, referred to as a 'typescript' and suggesting that it is possibly an earlier version. This copy came from the stock of William Hoffer, and is likely a genuine copy produced by the New Play Centre in the 1960s, as his stock contained other material from this source. This play was performed in Canada in 1966, had a theatrical run in Chicago, and was performed at EXPO 67. Very scarce.
65 Lane (Patrick) Hiway 401 Rhapsody.
Very Stone House in transit, 1971. First edition. Yellow wrappers, blue pages, stapled. The staples are rusty, some dust soiling of outer leaves, clean and very good. Lane was co-founder of Very Stone House. Printed on yellow and blue stock, this copy has the final leaf of text on yellow (sometimes it is blue).
Very Stone House in transit, 1971. First edition. Yellow wrappers, blue pages, stapled. Some rusting of staples, yellow stain on front cover (looks like old glue), clean and very good otherwise. Lane was co-founder of Very Stone House. Printed on yellow and blue stock, this copy has the final leaf of text on blue (sometimes it is yellow).
67 Lane (Patrick) Letters From The Savage Mind.
Vancouver: Very Stone House, [1966]. First edition. Pictorial wrappers, taped spine, stapled. Some ink marks on the first page, a bit of edge wear and dust soiling to spine tape, a nice clean copy generally. Lane's first book.
68 Lane (Patrick) Unborn Things.
[Madeira Park]: Harbor Publishing, [nd]. This is a portfolio of 6 prints, in an illustrated envelope. They were issued to accompany Lane's book UNBORN THINGS: SOUTH AMERICAN POEMS. There are five different prints - one is duplicated. Fine condition, light wear to the envelope. The prints measure 8.5 X 6.5 inches.
69 Layton (Irving) & Aligi Sassu. There Were No Signs. Fifteen Etchings by Aligi Sassu.
Toronto: Madison Gallery, (1979). White wrappers printed in black, stapled. Light creasing, a bit dusty, but fine. This is a promotional booklet for the portfolio published by the Madison Gallery. It includes all 15 poems and 15 illustrations, as well as a frontispiece portrait. Printed in Italy.
70 Lillard (Charles) Stump Ranch, Closer Passage
Victoria: University of Victoria Creative Writing Dept., 1974. A single sheet / broadside measuring 8.5 x 14 inches on white stock. Fine condition. Limited to 100 copies. Sometimes found folded vertically to make a booklet; this copy unfolded.
71 Lissitzky (El) The Topography of Typography.
Toronto: Printed by Glenn Goluska/Imprimerie Dromadaire, 1983. First edition in this format. First published in 1923 in Kurt Schwitters' German magazine: Merz. Four leaves, printed in black, red & yellow, loose in a yellow folder. A fine copy. Issued by William Hoffer as part of his collected TANKS Subscribers' Edition in 1987. This also exists in a less elaborate, booklet version. Both issues are scarce.
72 Livesay (Dorothy) Disasters Of The Sun.
Burnaby: Blackfish Press, 1971. First edition. This is one of 200 numbered copies, signed by Livesay. Eight loose sheets laid into a black decorated folder. A bit of yellowing to sheets, but fine. Issued as the third in a series of Broadsides of Canadian Poets.
73 Livesay (Dorothy) Ice Age.
Erin: Press Porcepic, (1975). First edition. Pictorial wrappers. A basically fine copy. Inscribed and signed by Livesay on the front fly leaf, dated 1976; also, signed by her on the title page. A note laid in points out a typo on page 46: the word 'massaged' is spelled with an extra 's'.
74 Livesay (Dorothy) New Poems.
Toronto: Emblem Books, 1955. First edition. Original stapled cream wrappers designed and lettered in brown. Some browning at edges, a bit of edge wear, a few marks to rear wrapper, a very good copy. Inscribed by Livesay on the title page, signed "Dee", dated Christmas, 1955. The third of the Emblem Books, published in Toronto by Jay Macpherson.
75 Livesay (Dorothy) Winter Ascending.
Prince George: Caledonia Writing Series, (1975). First edition. A 4-page booklet. A yellow sheet of card stock once folded, printed white paper label on front cover. The glue has dried out, and the paper label is loose, as usual. The colophon, on the back cover, indicates that 300 copies were printed. All copies have the handwritten legend: 300 copies/75 - apparently 75 indicates the year of publication, not the copy number.
76 Lowther (Pat) This Difficult Flowring
Vancouver: Very Stone House, (1968). First edition. Original decorative wrappers. A couple of small spots, light wear to wrappers; a nice, clean copy. The surreal illustrations are by S. Slutsky.
77 Macfarlane (Myra) Thin Girls Have Electric Backbones Wired For Love.
Vancouver: Printed at the Cobblestone Press for William Hoffer, 1976. A broadside poem on a single sheet measuring 9 X 12 inches. Printed in red and black on heavy paper, deckle edged on the bottom. Of 126 printed, this is one of 26 lettered copies. Signed by the poet. Attractive and scarce. One of William Hoffer's more elusive publications. Woodsworth A7b.
78 Marlatt (Daphne) "life expectancy".
Vancouver: Slug Press, 1980. First edition. A broadside, measuring 11 X 13 inches. Light blue stock, text in black, designed in purple. Fine condition. One of 100 numbered copies, signed by Marlatt. Issued as Contemporary Broadside No. 2.
79 Marlatt (Daphne) Our Lives.
Carboro: Truck Press, (1975). First edition. Plain, unlettered light brown cloth. Gray-blue end papers. This is copy Q of 26 lettered copies, Signed by Marlatt, of an edition of 526. A fine copy.
80 Marlatt (Daphne) Rings.
Vancouver: Georgia Straight Writing Supplement: Vancouver Series #3, 1971. First edition. Original pictorial wrappers, 8.5 X 11 inches. Limited to 400 copies. This is Larry Eigner's copy, quite beat-up, with wear to the spine ends and edges. Typically, he has used colored pens on the first leaf. Also there is a note in his hand on the first page: "September 3/71 / reading at VAG / day RINGS came out". A nice association copy. Eigner and Marlatt knew each other - the Eigner collection at Stanford contains a number of letters from Marlatt to him, from the period 1969 - 1977.
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Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California: Section Hiking from Campo to Tuolumne Meadows (Paperback)
By Shawnte Salabert
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) traces a 2,650-mile route from the California-Mexico border north to the border of Washington and Canada. While many hikers attempt a "thru-hike" every year, beginning in Campo, California and connecting their footsteps all the way to Manning Park, B.C., even more people enjoy "section hiking" - tackling the trail in bits and pieces.
This guidebook serves as a road map to section hiking the Southern California portion of the PCT, beginning at its southern terminus in Campo and ending 942.5 miles north at Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park. From the magical cactus gardens of the Mojave Desert to the snowy peaks of the High Sierra, this book covers one of the most biologically and geologically diverse portions of the PCT. Author Shawnt Salabert serves as your personal trail guide along the way, offering informative route descriptions, interesting sidebars, and colorful stories that will deepen your experience on this iconic trail, whether you're headed out for a weekend, a week, or a month.
Each volume of this new series focuses on section-by-section pieces of the PCT and includes the following features:
- Inspirational full-color guides with over 150 color photographs in each
- Trail sections of 4- to 10-night trips
- Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions
- Easy-to-understand route maps and elevation profiles
- Details on specific campsites and most-reliable water sources
- Road access to and from various trail sections
- Info on permits, hazards, restrictions, and more
- Alternate routes and connecting trails
- Clear references to the PCT's established system of section letters, designating trail segments from Mexico to Canada--so you can easily cross-reference the guides with other PCT resources
- Key wilderness sights along the way
- Suggested itineraries
*Download an errata for Hiking the PCT: Southern California for a profile fix here*
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
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Tom Brady”s simply been a cut above
SportsPatriots
By Karen Guregian | karen.guregian@bostonherald.com | Boston Herald
PUBLISHED: November 1, 2015 at 12:00 am | UPDATED: November 18, 2018 at 12:00 am
The Patriots are nearing the midway point of their season. Seven games down, nine to go. After trouncing the Dolphins on Thursday night, 36-7, they remain one of five unbeaten teams. (That number is guaranteed to dwindle with the Broncos and Packers doing battle in Denver tonight.)
So many storylines have emerged around the league, with the Pats revenge tour topping the list. What else has stood out? What’s ahead? Here are a few thoughts and impressions:
The MVP?
There’s only one answer. And he takes up residence in Foxboro.
Tom Brady has been a force of nature every game. He’s been the MVP, the best player, virtually unstoppable through seven games.
Teams know what’s coming. They’ve all watched the game films, planned ahead for the quick release and where throws are most likely to go.
Brady has just been too good, too efficient, too surgical.
He’s delivered with no running game. He’s delivered when his offensive line was undermanned and overwhelmed. Defenses have still been at his mercy.
“I don’t know if anybody understands what a defense is doing and where the weakness of that defense is as quickly as Tom Brady,” NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner said last week.
Added fellow NFLN analyst Ike Taylor: “He’s so good it makes me sick. Somebody get me some Pepto-Bismol.”
Brady has 2,410 yards and 20 touchdowns in seven games, against one pick (than was the result of a bobbled pass by Julian Edelman against Indianapolis).
Sure, Aaron Rodgers, Andy Dalton and Cam Newton are in the discussion. But Brady right now is on a different level. He’s put up points in 27 straight quarters. That’s absurd.
Brady won’t talk about Deflategate, wanting payback or fighting for redemption. His actions on the field are speaking loud enough.
The biggest surprise?
The Colts and Ravens stink! A lot of pundits thought those two teams from New England’s road to the Super Bowl would get better and be even more of a threat a year later.
There was certainly a lot of smoke coming from the directions of Indianapolis and Baltimore. So seeing the Ravens at 1-6, and the Colts at 3-4, is rather stunning given their vows of getting over the Patriots hurdle.
Quite a few experts had either the Ravens or Colts penciled in as the AFC representative in the Super Bowl. Well, that’s not happening.
The Colts might win their division given it’s terrible, but they’re still a soft team that can be run over. Andrew Luck is playing with a bad throwing shoulder, and Chuck Pagano is coaching to keep his job. It was falling apart even before Pagano made the dumbest call of the year, going for a fake punt against the Patriots.
As for the Ravens, they had issues on defense — the secondary in particular — last season, and that continues to be a trouble spot. (They’re near the bottom, allowing 283.0 passing yards per game.) Losing Terrell Suggs and his ability to get to the quarterback right from the start didn’t help, but they just haven’t been able to deliver in close games. Their six losses are by a combined 30 points.
Bottom line? They’re both awful. Surprise, surprise, not that the Patriots are sad to see them head downhill.
Next coach to be canned?
It’s a toss-up between Pagano and Jim Caldwell of the Lions. With respect to the latter, Detroit just dumped Caldwell’s offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi; that might buy him some time, but at 1-6, time is short.
Pagano, however, might still beat him to the unemployment line. The Colts have a tough schedule ahead: Panthers (6-0) and Broncos (6-0) before Indy’s bye, then the Falcons (6-1). Pagano could be gone by Week 10 . . . there’s just too much strife going on between him and general manager Randy Grigson. Something has to give.
The Ravens and Chiefs have also underachieved, but John Harbaugh and Andy Reid are much more secure.
The disappointing trend?
Only 11 teams enter today above .500. That means 21 are losing teams, and therein lies the reason for their being so many unbeatens.
It’s much easier for the cream to rise to the top with so many bad teams. While going unbeaten is incredibly hard to do, it’s in the realm this year because the competition is so dreadful. There’s no other way of putting it.
The way it looks based on the remaining schedule, the only team that will beat the Patriots, is the Patriots.
The biggest myth?
There was a lot of talk about the AFC East turning into the toughest division on the block, the Bills, Dolphins and Jets finally giving the Pats a run for their money for the top spot.
Well, after Thursday night, it’s all but finished. Barring a major collapse, the Patriots are set to be kings once again with little or no competition.
That sure didn’t take long.
Maybe Miami will eventually turn it around, but Dan Campbell’s Dolphins weren’t much better than Joe Philbin’s Dolphins. They hung in, but they still made mistakes — Mike Pouncey snapping to a napping Ryan Tannehill in the shotgun by the goal line was classic — and weren’t anywhere close to being on the same level as the Patriots.
The Bills don’t have a quarterback and are having trouble with Rex Ryan’s schemes. They couldn’t beat Jacksonville. Enough said.
The Jets, meanwhile, are the only team of the lot that’s shown improvement. The defense is stout, and added a shutdown corner with Darrelle Revis. Todd Bowles has them on the right track. They were a tough match for the Patriots. We’ll see where they go from here.
Swap meet?
With the league’s Tuesday afternoon trading deadline approaching, it’ll be interesting to see if there’s much activity.
Of course, there have already been some rumors among teams close to being out of it — Bears running back Matt Forte, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, and 49ers tight end Vernon Davis.
Will the Patriots try and bolster their secondary with a cornerback, go in another direction, or stand pat? They’ve already made a flurry of in-season trades, nabbing linebacker Jon Bostic, tight end Michael Williams and defensive lineman Akiem Hicks. Is there another Aqib Talib out there?
The likely places to look include Houston or Tampa Bay. The Bucs might be willing to deal cornerback Alterraun Verner, given he seems to have fallen out of favor. He is making $4.25 million this year, and $6.75 million and $6.5 million in each of the next two seasons — not cheap, but not outrageous for a former Pro Bowl corner.
There might be a shot with Kansas City, although it’s tough imagining someone in the AFC helping bring New England another Super Bowl. The names to keep an eye on, if the Chiefs relented, would be Marcus Cooper or Sean Smith.
Dungy talks Peyton
In advance of tonight’s showdown between the Broncos and Packers, Tony Dungy talked at length about what’s wrong with Peyton Manning, and what’s holding back the Broncos offense.
“It’s strange to see them go 15 drives without scoring a touchdown and to see 22 incompletions in one game. That’s something I’m not used to seeing, but as Cris (Collinsworth) mentioned, I can look at it and some of it is just timing and not having that chemistry with the receivers, running a little bit different offense, some of it is balls not coming off his hand well,” said Dungy, who coached Manning in Indianapolis, on a conference call. “But I’ve seen enough throws in the money situations where they need them, and it seems like especially in the two-minute situations, in crunch time, when they’re playing up-tempo, you see better rhythm.
“So, I think it’s probably a combination of a lot of things, but trying to get used to this offense as much as any. . . .
“I know Peyton is a creature of habit, and it’s not always good, but that’s what he is,” Dungy added. “The first two years that I saw him play in Denver, I don’t know what they called the plays, but I could call a number of the pass plays, most of them, and I recognized the routes. Now it’s different, so that’s new for him as well as new receivers.”
Dungy said it’s not simply a matter of how fast Manning is throwing the ball or how accurate. It’s about “timing and comfortableness.”
“That’s what’s missing right now from what I can see,” he said.
Turning on these Jets
Stevan Ridley was not activated, but was on the sideline with the Jets during last Sunday’s game in Foxboro. (The former Patriot was also a vision in an all-green suit after the game.)
The running back, who was on the PUP list after ACL surgery, said he felt great and was ready to go during a brief chat. He’s back at full speed.
Bowles, meanwhile, said he had Ridley at Gillette (along with cornerback Dee Milliner) to get back into being game-ready, much like what Bill Belichick did bringing Brandon LaFell on the road.
“So when they do come off, those guys just fall right into it,” Bowles told reporters in New York. “I’m trying to give them that experience.”
Karen Guregian
Karen Guregian has been a member of the Boston Herald sports staff since 1984, performing a variety of jobs. Since 2007, she's covered the Patriots full-time.
Follow Karen Guregian @kguregian
Brandon Workman saves a close one as Red Sox top Blue Jays, 5-4
Red Sox notes: Closer Nathan Eovaldi could return this weekend
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Lara Croft: Temples and Tombs
Lara Croft: Temples and Tombs Slot Review
Lara Croft: Temples and Tombs is a video slot from Triple Edge Studios developed for Microgaming with 5 reels and 243 ways to win. Released in May 2019, this game can be played at online casinos such as PlayOjo, Rizk or Unibet.
Lara Craft is a well-known character. Featured as the adventurer heroine in a range of video games and movies, she also appeared in two video slots before, one released in 2004 and one in 2008. Neither game is available anymore and so it was about time that we get a new video slot.
And, in many ways, we get the Lara we know and love here. The scene is set in the ruins of an ancient Egyptian temple, where our heroine hunts for treasure. She appears four times on the reels, looking just like her original self, which also gives the game a slightly dated look, because Lara received several updates in recent years. Still, it makes the character recognisable.
The background sound is also adding to the atmosphere quite nicely. There’s tension, mystery and a touch of danger.
The simple portrait of Lara is the highest value symbol and pays out 10x our stake. Lara with a gun still pays out 5x our stake for 5 on a payline and the one that is jumping pays out 4x our stake for such a win. Lara on her motorcycle is worth 3.5x our stake.
Additionally, we get two gods on the reels and some of Lara’s equipment as the low-value symbols: a grappling hook, her shoulder bag, a torch and a flask.
The wild symbol looks like gold coin with a scarab on it. It’s also a collectible symbol, but more on that later.
Overall, we get a good-looking slot here that sounds really great. It has a somewhat dated feel to it and not the cutting-edge graphics we’ve seen in similar slots, but it’s an enjoyable experience regardless.
You can play this game from 0.20 to 20.00.
Rolling Reels and Multipliers
The mechanics in the base game are quite familiar. We get rolling reels here, meaning we get cascading wins, where winning combinations explode off the reels and make room for further symbols and hopefully more winning combinations from above. With each consecutive, the multiplier will increase as well. It starts at 1x and climbs to 2x, then 3x and finally 5x.
Additionally, this slot pays 243 ways, meaning any three matching symbols from left to right will yield a winning combination.
Free spins and 3 jackpots
Three Lara Croft books anywhere on the reels will trigger the free spins. You’ll get 8 free spins and now the multipliers are increased to 3x, 6x, 9x and 15x. By the way, in a rare turn of events, a wild may substitute for a scatter in this game and thus we’ve seen the free spins activated with 1 scatter and 2 wilds. However, that doesn’t always happen. It’s quite random.
The game mechanics remain the same and that means you will keep getting free re-spins on consecutive wins and increasing multipliers. That usually means, you’ll play a few more than those 8 free spins you get. Also, you can re-trigger the free spins several times.
Finally, there are 3 local jackpots you can trigger. The wild in the game is a collectable symbol. Each and every wild will be added to a bowl at the top of the reels, which will keep filling up. However, don’t think once it is full that the jackpot bonus is automatically triggered. No, that’s still very random. It can happen when the bowl is half full and it can happen when it’s been bursting for a while.
A stone circle with three parts will show up and start spinning for the three wedges to align. Whichever wedge ends up in the right position to display in a complete colour, determines the jackpot you’ll receive. The Minor jackpot pays out 15x your stake. The Major jackpot pays out 100x your stake and the Grand jackpot pays out 5,000 your stake.
Conclusion: Entertaining game that is just a little forgettable
The theoretical RTP (Return to Player) of Lara Croft: Temples and Tombs is 96.05%. This is a very volatile slot, though consecutive wins and re-spins sometimes make it feel less volatile than it is. Still, be careful with your budget here.
The 243 ways to win means that most wins aren’t huge. However, that is balanced by the multiplier, which makes big wins entirely possible. We’ve had a lot of fun playing this game and played it for quite a while and repeatedly. It’s definitely possible to win over 200x your stake in the free spins, though the Grand jackpot promises up to 5,000 your bet, which is very decent. Most of the time, your wins won’t be big. And when you trigger the jackpot bonus, you’ll usually only get the Minor jackpot.
Lara Croft: Temples and Tombs is an entertaining game, as long as you remember that it exists. Considering that it was much anticipated and presents us with a well-loved character, the slot is somewhat forgettable, which is a bit of a shame.
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site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | section: | slug: jaguars-james-oshaughnessy-re-signs-with-jaguars | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories
Jaguars' James O'Shaughnessy: Re-signs with Jaguars
Mar 21, 2019 at 6:21 pm ET • 1 min read
O'shaughnessy signed a contract with Jacksonville on Thursday, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
O'Shaughnessy will be entering his fifth season in 2019 and his third with the Jaguars. He hasn't had much of a role in the passing game thus far in his career. He recorded 214 yards on 24 catches, both career highs, while playing in 14 games last season. He'll likely operate primarily as a blocker and backup tight end once again in 2019.
Jaguars' James O'Shaughnessy: Posts 25 yards in season finale
Jaguars' James O'Shaughnessy: Not targeted Sunday
Jaguars' James O'Shaughnessy: Catches lone target
Jaguars' James O'Shaughnessy: Continues low production as starter
Jaguars' James O'Shaughnessy: Remains quiet in starting role
Jaguars' James O'Shaughnessy: Manages zero catches
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Shortage of Skilled people in India
Education – the sector which plays a vital role in the development of any nation. India is an ancient country and the place where earliest civilizations on earth took place. It is the place with loads and loads of wealth not only in terms of precious stones but also with huge intellectual property. The alma maters like Nalanda University and Allahabad University (considered as Oxford of East) remain as the colossal examples of the golden era of Indian education. It is the nation which produced many eminent scholars like Aryabhatta, Bhaskaracharya and Ramanujan in field of mathematics, Charka in Medicine, Sir C.V.Raman, Jagadish Chandra Bose and Satyendranath Bose in the field of science. Today all this became history. These days the contribution of Indian students to global education industry has been burgeoning as the number of students who are interested in pursuing higher studies are rising day by day. When we question them to know what propelled them to make this decision, the short comings of Indian education system came out. They are
1) Lack of sufficient support to Research and Development
Several Nobel laureates like Venkataraman Ramakrishnan (Chemistry) and Amartya Sen (Economics) spend most of their time in U.S. the reason for that might be the availability of sufficient infrastructure facilities like research labs and financial support from the Government of that nation. We were unable share their expertise with our nationals and budding researchers in those fields except patting our backs saying those people are of Indian origin.
2) Scarcity of teaching staff
The research scholars are the people who are essential and capable of teaching graduates and post graduates in respective fields. With the lack of sufficient infrastructure these people are migrating to foreign nations and causing a paucity of sufficient staff in India. At present India possess 16 IIT’s, 20 NIT’s, 13 IIM’s, 355 registered medical institutes like AIMS, NIMS and many more deemed universities. Several professors in these in institutes work on deputation (i.e. they receive salary from one institute but asked to teach even in other institutes). These kind of things sometimes reduce their morale.
If these are the some drawbacks of higher education in India, the primary and secondary schools have their own short comings. They are
1) Improper maintenance of Government schools
Even though GOI introduced schemes like Sarva Shikha Abiyaan to make education as a right for all the children below 14 years of age, the Government schools are unable to attract students because of aspects like poor class room facilities, improper sanitation and inadequate teaching staff. And the facilities like library and computer labs are out of sight for them.
2) Opportunistic nature of private schools
All the short comings of Government schools turned as boon to private industrialists. Showing all these facilities, they started demanding more tuition fees from parents and spending very less on payment of salaries to teachers. These types of activities which impact the morale of teachers are making teaching profession very less yielding.
The government of India should take necessary corrective measures in order to prevent the brain drain in India. The strategy should comprise aspects like
a) Increase of percentage spending of GDP for education (at present it is 4.1).
b) Establishing more institutes like TIFR (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) and BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre) to provide research facilities even in other fields of sciences.
c) Strengthening the government schools by providing sufficient infrastructure facilities.
d) Dictate terms to heavy private industries to establish schools as a part of social corporate responsibility.
Apart from this every individual should try to find the innate talents of their children and should encourage them to reach peaks in those fields but not to secure more and more marks.
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Match Preview: Cardiff City vs. Fulham
The Bluebirds return to CCS on Boxing Day…
Sam Law
Cardiff City host 11th place Fulham on Boxing Day, in the first of two successive festive home fixtures.
Fulham travel to South Wales off the back of a 2-1 win over Barnsley at Craven Cottage on Saturday, securing their third successive home victory.
What to expect from the Cottagers…
Slaviša Jokanović’s side have faltered away from home of late, not picking up any points in their last two fixtures away from Craven Cottage.
However, despite occupying 11th place in the table, Fulham are just five points off the play-off places – demonstrating the competition in the Sky Bet Championship table this term.
Winger Sheyi Ojo has become of the Cottager’s main men, and the Liverpool loanee scored the winning goal in that win over Barnsley to take his tally to three since he joined in the summer. The 20 year-old will be keen to impress his parent club, having been loaned out on three consecutive occasions.
Norwegian Stefan Johansen is the surprise name at the summit of the Fulham goal-scoring ranks, leading the way with four goals. The central midfielder has been one of Fulham’s most consistent players since his move from Celtic, making 57 appearances in just over a year.
17-year-old Ryan Sessegnon will be another to watch, having scored three career goals against the Bluebirds. In November, the teenager notched his first professional hat-trick on his 50th appearance for the Cottagers.
In the hot seat…
Jokanović has enjoyed a diverse managerial career since he retired from playing in 2004. He began his journey in his native Serbia with Fudbalski klub Partizan, before spells in Thailand and Spain, which led him to North London with Watford.
The 49 year-old guided the Hornets to the top flight of English football, before moving to Israel and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Six months later he returned to England and will celebrate two years in West London on 27th December.
The two sides met back in August, as Danny Ward netted a late equaliser for the Bluebirds in a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage – making it four draws in the last six meetings.
City’s last victory over Tuesday’s opponents was in January 2015, as skipper Sean Morrison headed home the winner at Cardiff City Stadium.
Current City players Jazz Richards and Neil Etheridge have both had spells in West London, as Richards returned to South Wales in a swap deal including former Bluebird Scott Malone. Etheridge began his career with the Cottagers, playing in the Europe League against OB Odense.
Others to play for both clubs include Ross McCormack, Eddie Johnson, Kagisho Dikgacoi and Heidar Helguson.
Cardiff City vs Fulham on 26 Dec 17
Match Preview | Fulham vs. Cardiff City
Cardiff City return to action this Saturday as they travel to Fulham following the international break.
Match Report | Fulham 1-1 Cardiff City
Danny Ward's late goal saw Cardiff City secure a 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage - the point maintaining the Bluebirds' unbeaten start to the season and their first-place position in the Sky...
Bryson: "It's a great squad to be a part of!"
Ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage, the Bluebirds' deadline day capture Craig Bryson spoke to the press and media.
Warnock: Second half gamble worked
Neil Warnock celebrated his 69th birthday with a terrific comeback victory over Norwich City on Friday evening.
Match Preview: San Antonio FC vs. Cardiff City
Cardiff City will get their tour of North America underway against San Antonio FC at Toyota Field on Sunday, July 14th – 1:30am kick-off (BST).
Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Cardiff City
The Bluebirds face the Red Devils at Old Trafford for our final Premier League match of the season..
Match Preview: Cardiff City vs. Crystal Palace
The Bluebirds face Crystal Palace at CCS this Saturday for our final Premier League home fixture of 2018/19 season...
Match Preview: Fulham vs. Cardiff City
This weekend, the Bluebirds travel to the English capital to face Fulham in their penultimate away match of the 2018/19 Premier League season.
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Insulin/IGF-1 Signaling Pathway Antibody Sampler Kit
Insulin/IGF-1 Signaling Pathway Antibody Sampler Kit #42022
Western blot analysis of extracts from various cell lines using Insulin Receptor β (4B8) Rabbit mAb.
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Western blot analysis of extracts from 293 (IGF-I receptor β+) and SK-UT-1 (IGF-I receptor β-) cells using IGF-I Receptor β (D23H3) XP® Rabbit mAb (upper) or β-Actin Antibody #4967 (lower).
Western blot analysis of extracts from 3T3-L1 adipocytes, untreated or insulin-treated (100 nM for the indicated times), using Phospho-IGF-I Receptor β (Tyr1131)/Insulin Receptor β (Tyr1146) Antibody (upper) or control IR antibody (lower).
Western blot analysis of extracts from PC-3 cells, untreated or LY294002/wortmannin-treated, and NIH/3T3 cells, serum-starved or PDGF-treated, using Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb (upper) or Akt (pan) (C67E7) Rabbit mAb #4691 (lower).
Western blot analysis of extracts from NIH/3T3 cells, untreated (-) or treated with Human Platelet-Derived Growth Factor AA (hPDGF-AA) #8913 (100 ng/ml, 5 min; +), and untreated (-) LNCaP and PC-3 cells, using Phospho-Akt (Thr308) (D25E6) XP® Rabbit mAb (upper) or Akt (pan) (C67E7) Rabbit mAb #4691 (lower).
Western blot analysis of extracts from GSK-3α (-/-) (lanes 1,2) and GSK-3β (-/-) (lanes 3,4) mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF) cells, λ phosphatase or PDGF-treated, using Phospho-GSK-3β (Ser9) (D85E12) XP® Rabbit mAb (upper) and α/β-Tubulin Antibody #2148 (lower). (MEF wild type, GSK-3α (-/-) and GSK-3β (-/-) cells were kindly provided by Dr. Jim Woodgett, University of Toronto, Canada).
Western blot analysis of extracts from Jurkat cells treated with either Calyculin A (#9902) or LY294002 (#9901), NIH3T3 and COS-7 cells using Phospho-FoxO1 (Thr24)/(FoxO3a (Thr32)/FoxO4 (Thr28) (4G6) Rabbit mAb to detect FoxO1, FoxO3a and FoxO4 when phosphorylated at the Thr24, Thr32, and Thr28 positions, respectively (left panel). Total FoxO1, FoxO3a and FoxO4 were detected using FoxO1 (C29H4) Rabbit mAb (#2880), FoxO3a (75D8) Rabbit mAb (#2497) and FoxO4 Antibody (#9472), respectively (right panel).
Western blot analysis of extracts from serum-starved NIH/3T3 cells, untreated or insulin-treated (150 nM, 5 minutes), alone or in combination with λ-phosphatase, using Phospho-mTOR (Ser2448) (D9C2) XP® Rabbit mAb (upper) or mTOR (7C10) Rabbit mAb #2983.
Western blot analysis of extracts from NIH/3T3 cells, untreated, PDGF-treated, and PDGF and wortmannin-treated or PDGF and rapamycin-treated, using Phospho-Tuberin/TSC2 (Ser939) Antibody (top), Phospho-Tuberin/TSC2 (Thr1462) Antibody #3611 (middle) or Tuberin/TSC2 Antibody #3612 (bottom).
After the primary antibody is bound to the target protein, a complex with HRP-linked secondary antibody is formed. The LumiGLO® is added and emits light during enzyme catalyzed decomposition.
Immunprecipitation of Insulin Receptor beta from insulin treated mIMCD-3 cell extracts using Insulin Receptor beta antibody (Lane 1) Lane 2: No antibody control. Lane 3: Input control.
Flow cytometric analysis of SK-UT-1 cells (blue) and MCF7 cells (green) using IGF-I Receptor β (D23H3) XP® Rabbit mAb (solid lines) or a concentration-matched Rabbit (DA1E) mAb IgG XP® Isotype Control #3900 (dashed lines). Anti-rabbit IgG (H+L), F(ab')2 Fragment (Alexa Fluor® 488 Conjugate) #4412 was used as a secondary antibody.
Western blot analysis of extracts from 293 cells, untreated or IGF-I-treated (100 nM for 2 minutes), using Phospho-IGF-I Receptor β (Tyr1131)/Insulin Receptor β (Tyr1146) Antibody (upper) or control IGF-I Receptor antibody (lower).
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded MDA-MB-468 xenograft using Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb (left) or PTEN (138G6) Rabbit mAb #9559 (right). Note the presence of P-Akt staining in the PTEN deficient MDA-MB-468 cells.
Immunoprecipitation of phospho-Akt (Thr308) from Jurkat cell extracts using Rabbit (DA1E) mAb IgG XP® Isotype Control #3900 (lane 2) or Phospho-Akt (Thr308) (D25E6) XP® Rabbit mAb (lane 3). Lane 1 is 10% input. Western blot analysis was performed using Phospho-Akt (Thr308) (D25E6) XP® Rabbit mAb.
Western blot analysis of extracts from PC-3 cells, untreated or LY294002/wortmannin-treated, using Phospho-GSK-3β (Ser9) (D85E12) XP® Rabbit mAb (upper) or GSK-3β (27C10) Rabbit mAb #9315 (lower).
Western blot analysis of extracts from Jurkat cells treated with either Calyculin A (#9902) or LY294002 (#9901) using Phospho-FoxO1 (Thr24)/(FoxO3a (Thr32)/FoxO4 (Thr28) (4G6) Rabbit mAb. The phospho-specificity of the antibody was verified by treating the membrane in the absence (-) or presence (-) of calf intestinal phosphatase (CIP) after western transfer.
Confocal immunofluorescent analysis of HeLa cells, rapamycin-treated (#9904, 10 nM for 2 hours, left), insulin-treated (150 nM for 6 minutes, middle) or insulin- and λ-phosphatase-treated (right), using Phospho-mTOR (Ser2448) (D9C2) XP® Rabbit mAb (green). Actin filaments were labeled with DY-554 phalloidin. Blue pseudocolor = DRAQ5® #4084 (fluorescent DNA dye).
Confocal immunofluorescent analysis of MCF7 (left) and SK-UT-1 (right) cells using IGF-I Receptor β (D23H3) XP® Rabbit mAb (green). Blue pseudocolor = DRAQ5® #4084 (fluorescent DNA dye).
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human breast carcinoma comparing SignalStain® Antibody Diluent #8112 (left) to TBST/5% normal goat serum (right) using Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb #4060.
Flow cytometric analysis of Jurkat cells, untreated (green) or treated with LY294002 #9901, wortmannin #9951 and U0126 #9903 (blue), using Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb (solid line) compared to a concentration-matched Rabbit (DA1E) mAb IgG XP® Isotype Control #3900 (dashed line). Anti-rabbit IgG (H+L), F(ab')2 Fragment (Alexa Fluor® 488 Conjugate) #4412 was used as a secondary antibody.
Flow cytometric analysis of NIH/3T3 cells, untreated (blue) or PDGF-treated (green), using Phospho-GSK-3β (Ser9) (D85E12) XP® Rabbit mAb.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human breast carcinoma using Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb.
Confocal immunofluorescent analysis of C2C12 cells, insulin-treated (100 nM, 15 min; left) or treated with LY294002 #9901 (50 μM, 2 hr; right), using Phospho-Akt (Thr308) (D25E6) XP® Rabbit mAb (green). Actin filaments were labeled with DY-554 phalloidin (red). Blue pseudocolor = DRAQ5® #4084 (fluorescent DNA dye).
Confocal immunofluorescent analysis of wild type mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) (top row), GSK-3β (-/-) MEFs (middle row) , or PC-3 cells (bottom row), untreated (left), LY294002- and Wortmannin-treated (#9901 and #9951 respectively; center) or lambda phosphatase-treated (right), using Phospho-GSK-3β (Ser9) (D85E12) XP® Rabbit mAb (green). Actin filaments were labeled with DY-554 phalloidin (red). Blue pseudocolor = DRAQ5® #4084 (fluorescent DNA dye). (MEF wild type and GSK-3β (-/-) cells were kindly provided by Dr. Jim Woodgett, University of Toronto, Canada).
Immunohistochemical analysis using Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb on SignalSlide® Phospho-Akt (Ser473) IHC Controls #8101 (paraffin-embedded LNCaP cells, untreated (left) or LY294002-treated (right)).
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human lung carcinoma using Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded PTEN heterozygous mutant mouse endometrium using Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb. (Tissue section courtesy of Dr. Sabina Signoretti, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded U-87MG xenograft, untreated (left) or lambda phosphatase-treated (right), using Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb.
Flow cytometric analysis of Jurkat cells, untreated (green) or treated with LY294002 #9901, wortmannin #9951 and U0126 #9903 (blue), using Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb compared to a nonspecific negative control antibody (red).
Confocal immunofluorescent analysis of C2C12 cells, LY294002-treated (left) or insulin-treated (right), using Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb (green). Actin filaments have been labeled with Alexa Fluor® 555 phalloidin #8953 (red). Blue pseudocolor = DRAQ5®#4084 (fluorescent DNA dye).
Gallery: Insulin/IGF-1 Signaling Pathway Antibody Sampler Kit - #42022
MW(kDa)
Insulin Receptor β (4B8) Rabbit mAb 3025 20 µl
H M R 95 Rabbit IgG
IGF-I Receptor β (D23H3) XP® Rabbit mAb 9750 20 µl
H M R Mk 95 Rabbit IgG
Phospho-IGF-I Receptor β (Tyr1131)/Insulin Receptor β (Tyr1146) Antibody 3021 20 µl
H M R 95 Rabbit
Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb 4060 20 µl
H M R Hm Mk Dm Z B 60 Rabbit IgG
Phospho-Akt (Thr308) (D25E6) XP® Rabbit mAb 13038 20 µl
Phospho-GSK-3β (Ser9) (D85E12) XP® Rabbit mAb 5558 20 µl
H M R Hm 46 Rabbit IgG
Phospho-FoxO1 (Thr24)/FoxO3a (Thr32)/FoxO4 (Thr28) (4G6) Rabbit mAb 2599 20 µl
H M Mk 65, 78 to 82, 95 Rabbit
Phospho-mTOR (Ser2448) (D9C2) XP® Rabbit mAb 5536 20 µl
H M R Mk 289 Rabbit IgG
Phospho-Tuberin/TSC2 (Ser939) Antibody 3615 20 µl
H M 200 Rabbit
Anti-rabbit IgG, HRP-linked Antibody 7074 100 µl
2599: Western Blotting
3021: Western Blotting, Immunoprecipitation (Magnetic)
4060: Western Blotting, Immunoprecipitation (Agarose), Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), Immunofluorescence, Flow
5536: Western Blotting, Immunoprecipitation (Magnetic), Immunofluorescence
5558: Western Blotting, Immunoprecipitation (Agarose), Immunofluorescence, Flow
9750: Western Blotting, Immunoprecipitation (Magnetic), Immunofluorescence, Flow
13038: Western Blotting, Immunoprecipitation (Magnetic), Immunofluorescence, Flow
The Insulin/IGF-1 Signaling Pathway Antibody Sampler Kit provides an economical means of detecting select components involved in the insulin and/or IGF-1 signaling pathways. The kit contains enough primary antibodies to perform at least two western blot experiments per antibody.
Insulin Receptor beta (4B8) Rabbit mAb detects endogenous levels of total insulin receptor β. It does not cross-react with IGF-IR β. IGF-I Receptor β (D23H3) XP® Rabbit mAb detects endogenous levels of total IGF-I receptor β protein. This antibody does not cross-react with insulin receptor. Phospho-IGF-I Receptor β (Tyr1131)/Insulin Receptor β (Tyr1146) Antibody detects endogenous levels of Tyr1131-phosphorylated IGF-I receptor and Tyr1146-phosphorylated insulin receptor. The antibody cross-reacts with activated PDGF, FGF and EGF receptors, ErbB2 and c-Met. Phospho-Akt (Ser473) (D9E) XP® Rabbit mAb detects endogenous levels of Akt only when phosphorylated at Ser473. Phospho-Akt (Thr308) (D25E6) XP® Rabbit mAb recognizes endogenous levels of Akt1 protein only when phosphorylated at Thr308. This antibody also recognizes endogenous levels of Akt2 protein when phosphorylated at Thr309 or Akt3 protein when phosphorylated at Thr305. Phospho-GSK-3β (Ser9) (D85E12) XP® Rabbit mAb detects endogenous levels of GSK-3β only when phosphorylated at Ser9. This antibody reacts with denatured components of bovine serum, including BSA. Phospho-Tuberin/TSC2 (Ser939) Antibody detects endogenous levels of tuberin only when phosphorylated at serine 939. This antibody does not cross-react with tuberin phosphorylated at other sites. Phospho-FoxO1 (Thr24)/FoxO3a (Thr32)/Fox04 (Thr28) (4G6) Rabbit mAb detects endogenous levels of FoxO1 when phosphorylated at Thr24, of FoxO3a when phosphorylated at Thr32 or FoxO4 when phosphorylated at Thr28. Phospho-mTOR (Ser2448) (D9C2) XP® Rabbit mAb detects endogenous levels of mTOR protein only when phosphorylated at Ser2448.
Monoclonal antibody is produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues surrounding Tyr999 of human insulin receptor β. Monoclonal antibody is produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues near the carboxy terminus of human IGF-I receptor β protein. Polyclonal antibodies are produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic phosphopeptide corresponding to residues of human IGF-I Receptor β. Antibodies are purified by protein A and peptide affinity chromatography. Monoclonal antibody is produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic phosphopeptide corresponding to residues around Ser473 of human Akt. Monoclonal antibody is produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues surrounding Thr308 of human Akt1 protein. Monoclonal antibody is produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic phosphopeptide corresponding to residues surrounding Ser9 of human GSK-3β. Polyclonal antibodies are produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic phosphopeptide corresponding to residues around Ser939 of human tuberin. Antibodies are purified by protein A and peptide affinity chromatography. Monoclonal antibody is produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic phosphopeptide corresponding to residues surrounding Thr28 of human Fox04. Monoclonal antibody is produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues surrounding Ser2448 of human mTOR protein.
Insulin and IGF-1 act on two closely related tyrosine kinase receptors to initiate a cascade of signaling events. These signaling events activate a variety of biological molecules, including kinases and transcription factors, which regulate cell growth, survival and metabolism.
Type I insulin-like growth factor receptor (IGF-IR) is a transmembrane receptor tyrosine kinase that is widely expressed in many cell lines and cell types within fetal and postnatal tissues (1-3). Three tyrosine residues within the kinase domain (Tyr1131, Tyr1135, and Tyr1136) are the earliest major autophosphorylation sites (4). Phosphorylation of these three tyrosine residues is necessary for kinase activation (5,6). Insulin receptors (IRs) share significant structural and functional similarity with IGF-I receptors, including the presence of an equivalent tyrosine cluster (Tyr1146/1150/1151) within the kinase domain activation loop. Tyrosine autophosphorylation of IRs is one of the earliest cellular responses to insulin stimulation (7). Autophosphorylation begins with phosphorylation at Tyr1146 and either Tyr1150 or Tyr1151, while full kinase activation requires triple tyrosine phosphorylation (8).
Akt, also referred to as PKB or Rac, plays a critical role in controlling survival and apoptosis (9-11). This protein kinase is activated by insulin and various growth and survival factors to function in a wortmannin-sensitive pathway involving PI3 kinase (10,11). Akt is activated by phospholipid binding and activation loop phosphorylation at Thr308 by PDK1 (12) and by phosphorylation within the carboxy terminus at Ser473. The previously elusive PDK2 responsible for phosphorylation of Akt at Ser473 has been identified as mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) in a rapamycin-insensitive complex with rictor and Sin1 (13,14).
Tuberin is a product of the TSC2 tumor suppressor gene and an important regulator of cell proliferation and tumor development (15). Tuberin is phosphorylated on Ser939 and Thr1462 in response to PI3K activation and the human TSC complex is a direct biochemical target of the PI3K/Akt pathway (16). This result complements Drosophila genetics studies suggesting the possible involvement of the tuberin-hamartin complex in the PI3K/Akt mediated insulin pathway (17-19).
The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR, FRAP, RAFT) is a Ser/Thr protein kinase (20-22) that functions as an ATP and amino acid sensor to balance nutrient availability and cell growth (23,24). When sufficient nutrients are available, mTOR responds to a phosphatidic acid-mediated signal to transmit a positive signal to p70 S6 kinase and participate in the inactivation of the eIF4E inhibitor, 4E-BP1 (25). These events result in the translation of specific mRNA subpopulations. mTOR is phosphorylated at Ser2448 via the PI3 kinase/Akt signaling pathway and autophosphorylated at Ser2481 (26,27).
The Forkhead family of transcription factors is involved in tumorigenesis of rhabdomyosarcoma and acute leukemias (28-30). Within the family, three members (FoxO1, FoxO4, and FoxO3a) have sequence similarity to the nematode orthologue DAF-16, which mediates signaling via a pathway involving IGFR1, PI3K, and Akt (31-33). Active forkhead members act as tumor suppressors by promoting cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Increased proliferation results when forkhead transcription factors are inactivated through phosphorylation by Akt at Thr24, Ser256, and Ser319, which results in nuclear export and inhibition of transcription factor activity (34).
Glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) was initially identified as an enzyme that regulates glycogen synthesis in response to insulin (35). GSK-3 is a critical downstream element of the PI3K/Akt cell survival pathway whose activity can be inhibited by Akt-mediated phosphorylation at Ser21 of GSK-3α and Ser9 of GSK-3β (36,37).
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50 Years Ago, Allen Ginsberg Wrote A Blistering Takedown Of Marijuana Prohibition
It's no surprise that the Beat Generation - post-World War II American writers who celebrated non-conformity - dabbled with marijuana and questioned the validity of prohibition. But one stood out from the rest as the most outlandish yet eloquent supporter of marijuana legalization. Allen Ginsberg - who was born 90 years ago today - was known to arrive at pot protests in the 1960s wearing apparel that made his attitude toward cannabis clear.
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He also wrote more sophisticated pleas for legalization, such as "The Great Marijuana Hoax: First Manifesto to End the Bringdown," which The Atlantic Monthly published in 1966. The manifesto accuses the U.S. Narcotics Bureau (the DEA's precursor) of upholding marijuana prohibition for the sake of job security instead of public safety.
"[Since] the agents of this Bureau have a business interest in perpetuating the idea of a marijuana 'menace' lest they lose their employment, it is not unreasonable to suppose that a great deal of the violence, hysteria & energy of the anti-marijuana language propaganda emanating from this source has as its motive a rather obnoxious self interest, all the more objectionable for its tone of moralistic evangelism."
Ginsberg also took issue with labeling cannabis as a narcotic. "I have termed [it] an herb, which it is - a leaf or blossom - in order to switch from negative terminology and inaccurate language."
Marijuana appeared in Ginsberg's poetry as well. In the stream-of-consciousness monologue "America" (1956), Ginsberg wrote "I smoke marijuana every chance I get" and "My national resources consist of two joints of marijuana."
Check out this recording of Ginsberg reading the full poem.
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Hong Kong Law Issue 191
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Publishes Consultation Papers On Connected Transaction Rules
Rules that should use the definitions of "connected person" and "associate" as in Chapter 14A
Rules that should use the renamed definitions of "restricted connected person" and "close associate" as in Chapter 1
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (the Exchange) published two consultation papers on its connected transaction rules on 26 April 2013. The main consultation paper [archived copy] reviews the current model for regulating connected transactions conducted by Hong Kong listed issuers and sets out proposals to simplify the rules and deal with anomalies. The consultation paper is based on the outstanding issues in its 2009 consultation when the connected transaction rules were last amended. The Exchange believes that Hong Kong's regulatory approach to connected transactions is broadly appropriate and therefore the consultation does not propose a fundamental redesign.
The second consultation paper reviews the differences in the definitions of "connected person" and "associate" in Chapter 1 and Chapter 14A (GEM Chapter 20). The Exchange proposes to align the definitions of "connected person" and "associate" in certain parts of the Listing Rules with those used in Chapter 14A, while revising the definitions in Chapter 1 to distinguish them from those in Chapter 14A.
The proposals in the consultation papers aim to capture connected transactions that pose a real risk of potential abuse, while reducing unnecessary administrative burdens on issuers. Some of the proposals are the codification of the Exchange's usual practice of granting exemptions/waivers from the connected transaction rules under specific circumstances.
The public can submit written comments on the consultation papers' proposals by completing the questionnaire for the main consultation paper [archived copy] and the questionnaire for the second consultation paper [archived copy] on or before 26 June 2013.
The principal proposals of the main consultation paper "The Consultation Paper on Review of Connected Transaction Rules" relate to:
Introducing further exemptions for connected persons at the subsidiary level;
Excluding from the definition of "connected person" certain persons who are unlikely to exert significant influence over the issuer;
Clarifying that the deeming provision will cover a shadow director or de facto controlling shareholder of the issuer and any person who is accustomed to acting according to a connected person's directions or instructions;
Excluding from the connected transaction rules certain transactions involving the issuer group buying or selling interests in target companies from or to third parties where the risk of abuse by the controller(s) is limited;
Introducing exemptions for provision of indemnities to directors against liabilities incurred in the course of performing their duties;
Revising the requirements on the transfer, non-exercise or termination of options;
Removing the 1% cap on transaction value which is currently a condition for exempting the provision or receipt of consumer goods or services from the connected transaction rules;
Clarifying the requirements in relation to independent board committees' opinions on connected transactions; and
Minor amendments to the requirements for continuing connected transactions.
I Consultation Paper On Review Of Connected Transaction Rules
The Exchange's Regulatory Approach to Connected Transactions
The Consultation Paper starts with a comparison of Hong Kong's regulatory approach to related party transactions with that of other jurisdictions. The overriding purpose of Hong Kong's connected transaction rules is to safeguard the interests of minority shareholders from substantial shareholders, directors or other persons who are able to abuse their dominant positions by directing the issuer to conduct abusive connected transactions.
In markets such as the United Kingdom and the United States where issuers are generally widely held by investors, the risk of abuse by management is more common, while in markets such as Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Japan where issuers are predominantly controlled by a dominant shareholder, the key risk is the possible expropriation of minority shareholders by the dominant shareholders. In Hong Kong, about 75% of issuers have a dominant shareholder who owns 30% or more of interests in the issuer. There is also a high level of connected transactions which are conducted mainly between issuers and their major shareholder groups (representing about 75% of the connected transactions announced in 2011).
The current regime
Hong Kong's regulatory regime for connected transactions was originally based on the UK model, which is also followed in a number of Asian countries and other developed markets (including Singapore, Australia and Canada). The Hong Kong Listing Rules have however been adapted to take into account the particular nature of the local market and are more stringent in certain areas; for example they regulate connected transactions of a revenue nature conducted in the ordinary and usual course of business. Connected transactions are governed by Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules and depending on their nature and size where exemptions may be available, connected transactions are subject to the following requirements:
Immediate disclosure by way of announcement - an issuer must announce a connected transaction as soon as practicable after its terms have been agreed. The announcement must contain sufficient details of the transaction and independent non-executive directors' (INEDs) views on the transaction.
Prior shareholder approval - the connected transaction must be conditional on independent shareholder approval. The issuer must send a circular to its shareholders containing sufficient details of the transaction and the opinion of an independent board committee and an independent financial adviser on the terms of the transaction.
Connected transactions must be disclosed in annual reports. Continuing connected transactions are further subject to an annual review requirement by INEDs and auditors.
The proposals
1. Definition of connected persons
Currently, there are two main categories of connected persons under the Listing Rules:
"Connected persons at the issuer level" - a director, former director, chief executive, or substantial shareholder of the issuer, or an associate of any of them; and
"Connected persons at the subsidiary level" - a director, former director, chief executive, or substantial shareholder of any subsidiary of the issuer, or an associate of any of them.
Any non-wholly owned subsidiary of the issuer in which a connected person at the issuer level directly holds an interest of 10% or more (Connected Subsidiary) is also included in the definition of connected persons.
1.1 Connected persons at the holding company/substantial shareholder level
In other jurisdictions (except Singapore), directors of an issuer's controlling shareholder/holding company, and persons connected with them, are defined as connected persons in respective connected transaction rules. However, the Exchange does not propose to extend the scope of connected persons to cover connected persons at the holding company level. The Exchange considers that the current regime already provides sufficient safeguard by covering directors at the holding company level who are also directors of the issuer, or associates of the issuer's other directors or dominant shareholder. It is less likely that an individual director of the holding company, acting alone, could exert undue influence on the issuer since the issuer's ultimate dominant shareholder will have the incentive and power to monitor the directors (other than himself or his associates) in the interests of all shareholders. Also, transactions between issuers and persons who are only directors of their holding companies (or parties connected with these directors) are not common in Hong Kong.
Another reason cited by the Exchange is that there would be practical difficulty for issuers to comply with connected transaction requirements if directors of the controlling shareholders/holding companies are also covered by the scope of connected persons. The directors are not parties to the listing agreement and therefore are not governed by the Listing Rules.
1.2 Connected persons at the subsidiary level
In 2011, of the 1,877 connected transactions announced, 248 transactions (13%) were conducted with persons connected only at the subsidiary level. Of the 248 transactions, 64% were transactions between a connected person at the subsidiary level and the issuer (or its other subsidiary) while 36% were transactions between connected persons at the subsidiary level and the subsidiary so connected.
The Exchange is of the view that transactions with persons connected only at the subsidiary level are unlikely to be abusive as these transactions are ultimately subject to the oversight of the issuer's board of directors who are independent of the connected persons at the subsidiary level and whose interest is aligned with the minority shareholders. The connected persons are unlikely to have undue influence on the actions of the issuer or its transacting subsidiaries. This is particularly so for transactions between a connected person at the subsidiary level and the issuer (or its other subsidiary). Moreover, of the 36% transactions between connected persons at the subsidiary level and the subsidiary connected with them, 87% involved substantial shareholders of the subsidiary or their associates. The Exchange believes that these transactions arise commercially between joint venture partners with legitimate business arrangements negotiated at arm's length.
1.3 The proposals
To reduce the burden on issuers of having to establish additional systems and controls to identify and monitor these transactions and ease the difficulties face by issuers in getting international joint venture partners to comply with the connected transaction requirements, the Exchange proposes the following exemptions:
Exemption for transactions with persons connected only at the subsidiary level from the independent shareholder approval requirement. Given that there is no conflict of interest between the issuer's board and its shareholders, approval of these transactions by the issuer's board (which includes INEDs) should provide sufficient safeguards against possible abuse by connected persons at the subsidiary level. The Exchange proposes that such transactions would be subject to the approval of the issuer's board members (including INEDs) who do not have a material interest in the transaction and would require disclosure to shareholders.
Exemption for all transactions between the issuer group and persons connected only at the subsidiary level. This proposed exemption would not however apply to transactions between a subsidiary (or any subsidiary below it) and the person connected with that subsidiary.
Below is a diagram illustrating the exemption proposed under paragraph (b) above. X is a substantial shareholder of Subsidiary A and a connected person at the subsidiary level. Under the proposed exemption, X would be treated as a connected person of the issuer only when it enters into transactions with Subsidiary A or B, given X's potential influence over these subsidiaries.
1.4 The deeming provision
The Exchange considers that the Listing Rules' current deeming provision is not adequate to cover certain circumstances where parties to the transactions have significant influence over the issuer (e.g. a de facto controlling shareholder or the holder of a substantial amount of convertible bonds of the issuer).
The Exchange proposes to specify that the deeming provision will cover the following persons:
A shadow director or de facto controlling shareholder of the issuer; and
A person who is accustomed to acting according to a connected person's directions or instructions (similar to the test for assessing public shareholders under Rule 8.24).
1.5 Exceptions to the definition of connected person
In order to exclude persons who are unlikely to unduly influence an issuer from the definition of connected person so as to reduce the administrative burdens on issuers, the Exchange proposes the following exceptions to the definition of connected person.
To exclude all persons connected only with an issuer's insignificant subsidiaries 1 from the definition of connected person.
Since such persons are connected only through their relationship with insignificant subsidiaries, they have little influence over the issuer group. Currently, only transactions between the issuer group and persons connected with the issuer's insignificant subsidiaries are exempt (subject to a 10% restriction on the consideration test for any capital transaction between an insignificant and the person connected with that subsidiary). The Exchange proposes to exclude all persons connected only at the insignificant subsidiary level from the definition of connected person rather than exempting transactions conducted with such persons. The proposal would reduce the burden on issuers of having to maintain a list of persons connected at the insignificant subsidiary level. In addition, capital transactions with such persons that exceed 10% under the consideration test would no longer be connected transactions.
To exclude any trustee of an employee share scheme or occupational pension scheme from the definition provided that the connected persons' interests in the scheme are less than 10%.
Under the current rules, the definition of associate includes the trustees of a trust of which a director, chief executive or substantial shareholder (or if such person is a natural person, any of his immediate family) is a beneficiary. The proposed exemption represents a codification of the Exchange's practice of not treating the trustees of an employee share scheme or occupational pension scheme as the connected persons' associates if the scheme is established for a wide scope of participants and most of the participants are not connected persons.
Clarify that the exemption for connected person holding an interest in an entity through the issuer (Note 1 to Rule 14A.11(4)) would apply if the connected person and his associate's direct interests in the entity (other than those held through the issuer) are together less than 10%. Under the Listing Rules, associates of a connected person include an entity in which a connected person has a 30% or more interest (directly or indirectly). Note 1 to Rule 14A.11(4) provides an exemption so that an entity is not treated as an associate if the connected person holds an interest in the entity only through his/its shareholding in the issuer. This is because the connected person's interest is the same as that of other shareholders of the issuer. However the Rule doesn't specify whether the exemption still applies if the connected person has a direct interest in the entity in addition to the indirect interest held through the issuer. The Exchange therefore proposes to modify Note 1 to the Rule to clarify that the exemption will still apply if the connected person and his associate's interests in the entity (other than those held through the issuer) are together less than 10%.
2. Scope of connected transactions: connected transactions with third parties
The connected transaction rules cover both transactions between an issuer group and certain other transactions between the issuer group and third parties which may confer benefits on connected persons. They relate to investments in, or financing arrangements with, companies in which the issuer and its connected person(s) are, or will as a result of the transactions become shareholders.
2.1 Buying or selling interests in a target company from or to a third party
In order to prevent a controller of an issuer from using the issuer's resources to enhance his control over a target company which is commonly held by the controller and the issuer, the connected transaction rules apply to the following situations:
Any acquisition or disposal of an interest in a target company from or to a third party if a controller or proposed controller (i.e. a director, chief executive or controlling (>30%) shareholder of the issuer or any of its subsidiaries) or any of his/its associates is, or will be, a substantial (>10%) shareholder of the target company (Listing Rule 14A.13(1)(b)(i));
A transaction entered into between an issuer and a third party which involves the issuer acquiring an interest in a target company of which a controller or its/his associate is, or will become, a shareholder if the issuer's investment in the company:
is of a fixed income nature;
on terms less favourable to those available to the controller or its associate; or
is of shares which are of a different class from those held by, or to be granted to, the controller or its associate (Listing Rule 14A.13(1)(b)(ii).
Having considered that there are no similar rules in other major jurisdictions governing these types of transactions, the Exchange proposes the following in order to reduce the compliance burden on issuers where the potential of abuse by connected persons is low:
Exclude transactions where the controller is connected only at the subsidiary level
Currently, the Listing Rule applies to controllers connected both at the issuer and subsidiary level. It is proposed that transactions with third parties involving target companies which are partly owned by controllers at the subsidiary level should be excluded.
Exclude disposals of interests in target companies
Rule 14A.13(b)(i) covers both acquisitions and disposals of an interest in a target company of which a controller is a substantial shareholder. The Exchange proposes to exclude issuers' disposals of interests from the rule since it is unlikely that such disposals would confer a benefit on the controller.
Remove paragraph (ii) to (iv) of (Listing Rule 14A.13(1)(b))
The transactions covered by Rule 14A.13(b) include an issuer's transaction with a third party if the transaction involves the issuer (or its controller) acquiring an interest in a target company in specific circumstances The Exchange proposes to remove paragraphs (ii) to (iv) of Listing Rule 14A.13(1)(b) from the connected transaction requirements since the occurrence of these types of transactions is remote and any potential abuse could be addressed using the current deeming provision which deems a third party transacting with the issuer to be connected if he/it has entered, or proposes to enter, into any agreement or arrangement with a connected person with respect to his/its transaction with the issuer.
In relation to the scope of connected transactions, the Exchange also proposes the following:
Refinements for the connected transaction rules governing revenue transactions will be made in the next phase of review;
The current rules governing financing arrangements between an issuer and a commonly held entity 2 should be retained.
3. Continuing connected transactions (CCTs)
3.1 Disclosure of terms and conditions of agreements
In practice, there are two types of agreements for CCTs.
"Agreement with fixed terms" - this agreement sets out the specific terms for a CCT, including the actual consideration in monetary terms, or a fixed formula for determining the consideration. In the latter case, issuers are required to set an annual cap which limits the total size of the transactions;
"Framework agreement" - this agreement sets out the framework within which a series of CCTs are to be conducted over a period. The actual terms of each transaction would be negotiated on a per transaction basis.
Based on a sample of CCTs announced in 2011 and 2012, 37% of CCTs were governed by agreements with fixed terms while 63% were governed by framework agreements.
The Exchange notes that in practice, while some issuers provide specific and sufficient details about the terms and conditions of the proposed CCT agreements, other issuers provide only general information about CCT agreements, in particular, in the case of framework agreements. The Exchange states that it is questionable whether the market practice of disclosure about framework agreements provides shareholders with sufficient information about the terms and conditions of the transactions, and particularly the pricing policy. The information is essential for shareholders to assess whether the CCTs will be on normal commercial terms and will not be prejudicial to the interests of the issuer and its minority shareholders.
Without any specific proposals, the Exchange seeks market views on the current rules governing CCTs and the market practice in relation to CCTs conducted under framework agreements.
3.2 Written agreements
The Exchange proposes to codify its current practice of granting waivers from the written agreement requirement where the parties to individual transactions are subsidiaries of the connected person and operated independently and it is impracticable to arrange a framework agreement with the connected person. Under the Exchange's proposal, the requirement for a written agreement with the connected person may be waived to allow an issuer to obtain a shareholders' mandate (or a mandate from the board if the transaction is exempt from the shareholder approval requirement) subject to the following conditions:
The issuer must demonstrate that it has practical difficulty in entering into a written agreement with the connected person for the CCT, and it is unduly burdensome for it to comply with the Rules each time an individual transaction takes place. The Exchange will take account of the following factors:
the issuer's relationship with the connected person;
the nature of the CCTs including whether they are of a revenue nature in the issuer's ordinary and usual course of business; and
the frequency or regularity of the transactions;
The mandate period must not exceed 3 years;
The information provided in the issuer's announcement and circular would be comparable to the case where a framework agreement was signed and the terms disclosed in the circular. The terms of the mandate, including a framework for determining the terms of the transactions, must be disclosed in the issuer's announcement and any circular; and
The issuer must re-comply with the announcement and shareholder approval requirements if it proposes to renew the mandate or make a material change to the framework previously disclosed.
3.3 Annual cap
While retaining the annual cap requirements for CCTs, the Exchange proposes to relax the rules such that the cap for CCTs of a revenue nature could be expressed in monetary terms or as a percentage of the issuer's annual revenue or other financial items in its published audited accounts. However, the proposed amendment does not apply to CCTs involving financial assistance that is not provided in the course of ordinary and usual business.
3.4 Auditors' confirmation letter
In relation to auditors' annual review of CCTs, the Exchange proposes to codify the practice of accepting auditors' confirmations prepared in accordance with Practice Note 740 issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The proposed amendment to the rules would require the auditors to confirm whether anything has come to their attention that causes them to believe that the CCTs:
Have not been approved by the issuer's board of directors;
Were not, in all material respects, in accordance with the group's pricing policies if the transactions involve provision of goods or services by the group;
Were not entered into, in all material respects, in accordance with the relevant agreement governing the transactions; and
Have exceeded the cap (if applicable).
The confirmation is referred to as a limited assurance engagement in Practice Note 740 which is expressed in the form of negative assurance. It is not designed to obtain assurance that the CCTs are free from material misstatement. It may bring significant matters affecting the disclosed CCTs to the auditors' attention, but it does not provide all of the evidence that would be required in an audit.
4. Option arrangements
4.1 Transfer or non-exercise of options
Currently, a transfer or non-exercise of an option is a connected transaction classified as if the option is exercised. To address concerns that the current rules are onerous as they require the issuer to calculate the size of any transfer or non-exercise of the option, the Exchange proposes an alternative to allow the issuer to classify the transaction based on the asset and consideration ratios using the higher of:
the difference between the exercise price and the value of the assets subject to the option; and
any amount payable or receivable by the issuer group.
If the issuer adopts this alternative in calculating the size, the issuer would be required to provide:
a valuation of the option assets prepared by an independent expert using generally acceptable methodologies; and
a confirmation from the INEDs and independent financial adviser that the transfer or non-exercise of option is fair and reasonable and in the interests of the issuer and its shareholders as a whole.
4.2 Termination of Options
Currently, the termination of an option involving a connected person is defined as a connected transaction. However, the Rules do not require it to be classified as if the option is exercised and do not specify how the size tests should be calculated. If the termination is made according to the terms of the original agreement and does not involve any payment of penalty, damages or other compensation, it is exempt from the connected transaction requirements.
The Exchange considers that a termination is indistinguishable from the non-exercise of an option which is classified as if the option is exercised. It therefore proposes that the termination of any option should also be classified as if the option is exercised, unless the issuer has no discretion over the termination, for example if it is triggered by an event specified in the original agreement and is outside the control of the issuer. The alternative classification rules proposed for non-exercise of an option described under 5.1 above, if adopted, would also apply to the termination of options.
5. Plain language amendments
The Exchange proposes to replace the current Chapter 14A with the Guide on Connected Transaction Rules [archived copy] so as to simplify the language of the rules and facilitate issuers' understating of and compliance with the rules.
6. Other minor proposals for consultation
Independent Board Committees
Amend Listing Rule 14A.21 to clarify that the independent board committee also needs to advise whether the connected transaction is on normal commercial terms and in the issuer's ordinary and usual course of business;
De Minimis Exemptions
The Exchange seeks views on the following issues in relation to the de minimis exemptions:
Whether the current monetary limit of HK$1 million for fully exempt transactions is too low and should be increased to HK$2, 3, 4 or 5 million; and
Whether the monetary limit of HK$10 million for connected transactions exempt from the shareholder approval requirement is appropriate.
Exemption for Provision of Director's Indemnity
The Exchange proposes to codify its practice of granting an exemption from the connected transaction rules for issuers giving indemnities to, or purchasing/maintaining insurance for, a director against liabilities to third parties that may be incurred in the course of the director performing his duties which does not contravene any law of the issuer's place of incorporation.
Removal of the 1% cap on transaction value for the exemption for provision or receipt of consumer goods or services
One of the conditions for the exemption of an issuer's provision or receipt of consumer goods or services to or from a connected person is that the total consideration or value of the goods or services must be less than 1% of the group's total revenue or total purchases, as published in the latest audited accounts. The Exchange proposes to remove the 1% cap on transaction value since the other conditions are considered stringent enough to avoid abuse of the exemption.
II Consultation Paper on Proposed Changes to Align the Definitions of Connected Persons and Associate in the Listing Rules
1. Alignment of the definitions of "connected person" and "associate" in the Listing Rules
Chapter 1 of the Listing Rules contains the general definitions of "connected person" and "associate" which are different from those used in Chapter 14A for the purpose of the connected transaction requirements. This is due to the different purposes served by Chapter 1 and Chapter 14A where, for the purpose of governing connected transactions, the definitions under Chapter 14A are necessarily broader in order to give stronger protection to independent/minority shareholders against dominant shareholders/directors.
To simplify the language of the connected transaction rules, the Exchange proposes to include self-contained definitions of "connected person" and "associate" in Chapter 14A, while renaming the definitions in Chapter 1 as "restricted connected person" and "close associate" to distinguish them from those defined in Chapter 14A.
In addition, the Exchange proposes a list of rules in parts other than Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules that should also adopt the definitions in Chapter 14A, and a list of rules that should continue to adopt the renamed definitions in Chapter 1("restricted connected person" and "close associate" under the Exchange's proposal).
Rule #
Description of the requirements
Reason for the proposal
R14.06(b), R14.23B(2) Acquisition of assets from the issuer's incoming controlling shareholder or his/its associate under the reverse takeover Rule For any individual or company, the definition of associate in Chapter 14A is intended to cover those persons closely associated with the individual or company. The extended definition of associate under Chapter 14A includes an individual's family members and companies controlled by them. The reverse takeover rules should cover transactions with these extended associates given their relationship with the controlling shareholder.
R14.92 Restriction of disposal of existing business by an issuer within 24 months after a change in control unless the assets acquired from the person(s) gaining such control or his/their associates and any other assets acquired after the change in control can meet Rule 8.05
R14.58(3), R14.63(3) Issuer to disclose in the announcement and circular of a transaction that the counterparty and the ultimate beneficial owner of the counterparty are third parties independent of the issuer and its connected persons The issuer needs to ascertain whether the counterparty of a notifiable transaction and his/its beneficial owner are connected persons as defined in Chapter 14A to ensure compliance with the connected transaction requirements.
R5.03, PN12 - Para 15
Requirements for valuation of property interests acquired from a connected person
Disclosure in the valuation report if the valuer has relied on information provided by a connected person in a connected transaction
These Rules currently apply to connected transactions.
Issues of securities
R7.21(2), R7.26A(1) Requirements for a rights issue or open offer underwritten by a director, chief executive or substantial shareholder of the issuer (or an associate of any of them) if there is no arrangement for excess applications For a connected person who is an individual, Chapter 14A extends the definition of associate to his family members and companies controlled by them.
Rules 7.21(2) and 7.26A should also apply to any underwriting arrangements with the extended associates given their relationship with the director/chief executive/substantial shareholder.
N1 to R13.36(2)(b), R19A.38 Any issue of securities by an issuer to a connected person under a general mandate is permitted only if it complies with Chapter 14A These Rules currently apply to connected transactions.
Share option schemes
R17.03(4) Shareholder approval requirement for granting share options to each participant and his associates which exceeds the limits set out in the Rule For a participant who is an individual, Chapter 14A extends the definition of associate to his family members and companies controlled by them.
The requirements for granting options to the participant should also apply to any options granted to the extended associates given their relationship with the participant.
Further, Chapter 14A exempts the grant of options to connected persons (including associates) under share option schemes that comply with Chapter 17. The scope of connected persons and associates under Chapters 14A and 17 should be the same.
R17.04(1), N1 to R17.04(3)
Requirement for independent non-executive directors to approve a grant of share options to any director, chief executive or substantial shareholder of an issuer or any of their associates
Shareholder approval requirement for granting share options to a substantial shareholder or independent non-executive directors, or any of their associates which exceeds the limits set out in the Rule; or any change in the terms of options granted to any such person. All connected persons of the issuer must abstain from voting in favour at the general meeting
R17.06A, R17.07 Requirements to disclose information relating to share options granted to a director, chief executive or substantial shareholder of the issuer or any of their associates
Repurchases of securities
R10.06(1),(2)
Circular for a repurchase mandate to disclose (i) any directors and their associates and (ii) any connected persons of the issuer, who have a present intention to sell the issuer's shares if the repurchase mandate is approved by shareholders
An issuer shall not knowingly purchase its shares from a connected person and a connected person shall not knowingly sell shares to the issuer, on the Exchange
Chapter 14A exempts any on-market repurchase of shares from a connected person (except where the connected person knowingly sells the securities to the issuer). The scope of connected persons and associates under Rules 10.06(1) and (2) and Chapter 14A should be the same.
Voting at general meeting
R2.16 Factors to determine whether a shareholder has a material interest include:
Whether the shareholder is a party to the transaction or an associate of such party
Whether the transaction confers upon the shareholder or his associate a benefit not available to other shareholders of the issuer
For an individual, Chapter 14A extends the definition of associate to his family members and companies controlled by them.
If the individual has a material interest in a transaction and needs to abstain from voting, the extended associates should also abstain from voting given their relationship with the individual.
N2 to R14.33, R14.46, R14.49, R14.55, R14.63(2)(d) If a person has a material interest in a notifiable transaction, he and his associates must abstain from voting
R13.68 A director and his associates must abstain from voting on his service contract for a duration of more than 3 years
PN15 - Para 3(e)(2) If a controlling shareholder has a material interest in a spin-off proposal, it and its associates must abstain from voting
R6.12, R6.13, R7.19, R7.24, R13.36(4), R14.90, R14.91, Note to R13.39 Any controlling shareholder (or where there is no controlling shareholder, directors and chief executive of the issuer) and its/their associates must abstain from voting to approve
voluntary withdrawal of listing
large scale rights issuer or open offer
refreshment of general mandate
transaction that would result in a fundamental change in the issuer's principal business activities within 12 months after listing
For any individual, Chapter 14A extends the definition of associate to an individual's family members and companies controlled by them.
Where the Rules specifically require the controlling shareholder (or the directors and chief executive) to abstain from voting in certain types of transactions or corporate actions, the extended associates should also abstain from voting given their relationship with these connected persons.
PN4 - Para 4(c) For a proposal to issue new warrants to existing warrant holders or to change the exercise period or exercise price of existing warrants, the Exchange has the right to require that any connected person of the issuer who holds more than 10% of the outstanding existing warrants to abstain from voting The definition of connected person under Chapter 14A is intended to catch those persons who can control or significantly influence the issuer. If any such person has a substantial holding in the outstanding warrants, the conflict of interest is obvious when the issuer proposes to issue new warrants to him/it or to change the major terms of the existing warrants held by him/it.
R21.04(3)(d) (For investment companies only) Any custodian, management company, any of their connected persons, and every director of any investment company and management company, is prohibited from voting their own shares at, or being part of a quorum for, any meeting to the extent that they have or any of their associates has, a material interest in the business to be conducted Currently, the custodian and management company (and their connected persons), and the directors of the investment company and the management company are connected persons under Chapter 14A.
For a connected person who is an individual, Chapter 14A extends the definition of associate to his family members and companies controlled by them.
If the connected person is a shareholder of the issuer and any of his extended associate has a material interest in a transaction or matter, he should abstain from voting given his relationship with the extended associate.
Voting at, and quorum for, board meeting
R13.44 A director of the issuer must not vote on any board resolution approving matters in which he or any of his associates has a material interest For a director, Chapter 14A extends the definition of associate to his family members and companies controlled by them.
If any extended associate has a material interest in a transaction or matter to be considered at a board meeting, the director should not vote on the board resolution given his relationship with the extended associate.
Note: If the proposed changes are adopted, an issuer needs not amend its constitutional document as a result of the changes to App3 provided that the issuer complies with the amended R13.44.
App3 - Para 4(1), N1 to App3 An issuer's articles of association to comply with the requirement that a director shall not vote on any board resolution approving any matter in which he or any of his associates has a material interest nor shall he be counted in the quorum present at the meeting
App14 - Para A.1.7 A physical board meeting is required if a substantial shareholder or a director has a conflict of interest in the matter to be considered by the board which the board has determined to be material. Independent non-executive directors who, and whose associates, have no material interest in the transaction should be present at the board meeting
App14 - Para B.1.2(h) The remuneration committee's terms of reference should include provision to ensure that no director or any of his associates is involved in deciding his own remuneration.
INEDs, independent financial advisers (IFA) and sponsor
R3.13 Factors to assess an INED's independence include any transactions, arrangements or relationships with the issuer's connected persons An INED/IFA/sponsor would need to take into account the extended definition of connected person under Chapter 14A when providing the confirmation of independence to the Exchange.
The INED/IFA/sponsor should be able to demonstrate that he/it is independent of the connected persons under Chapter 14A as one of his/its duties is to review the issuer's connected transactions.
Under these Rules, an IFA or sponsor also needs to consider its relationship with any associate of the issuer/new applicant. The definition of associate (for a company) in Chapters 1 and 14A is the same.
R13.84 actors to assess an IFA's independence include any transactions, arrangements or relationships with:
any associate or connected person of the issuer;
any controlling shareholder of the issuer and its associates
R13.80 IFA's work to include interviewing any third party expert who provides an opinion or valuation relevant to the transaction, including any current or prior relationships with the issuer, other parties to the transaction and connected persons of the issuer
R3A.07(3),(6) Factors to assess a sponsor's independence include any transactions, arrangements or relationships with:
any associate or connected person of the new applicant;
any controlling shareholder of the new applicant and its associates
PN21 - Para 14(g) A sponsor's due diligence inquiries in relation to the expert sections of the listing document include confirming the expert does not have a material interest in the securities or assets of the new applicant, its connected persons, or any associate of the new applicant beyond that allowed by Rule 3A.07
R13.84 Factors to assess an IFA's independence also include any transactions, arrangements or relationships with:
another party to the transaction;
any associate or connected person of another party to the transaction;
any controlling shareholder of (i) another party to the transaction or (ii) any holding company of another party to the transaction, and any associates of such controlling shareholder
As the IFA's role is to give an independent opinion on the connected transaction, it should demonstrate its independence from any persons closely related to the counterparty of the transaction as required under Chapter 14A.
R13.80 IFA's work to include interviewing any third party expert who provides an opinion or valuation relevant to the transaction, including any current or prior relationships with connected persons of another party to the transaction
R3A.05 A new applicant and its directors to ensure its substantial shareholders and associates to assist the sponsor to perform its role For a substantial shareholder who is an individual, Chapter 14A extends the definition of associate to his family members and companies controlled by them.
As one of the sponsor's duties is to review the new applicant's connected transactions, the substantial shareholders' extended associates should be able to assist the sponsor to perform its role.
Disclosures in issuers' documents
R7.16 For a listing by introduction, the issuer's application must include the holdings of the directors and their associates For a director, Chapter 14A extends the definition of associate to his family members and companies controlled by them.
The disclosure requirements should also apply to the extended associates given their relationship with the director.
Further, an issuer should have in place procedures to monitor whether the directors' associates (as defined in Chapter 14A) have any interests in the group's suppliers and customers to ensure compliance with the connected transaction Rules.
In the case of an investment company, the definition of associate (for the management company, investment adviser or distribution company) has the same meaning under Chapters 1 and 14A.
App1A - Para 28(1)(b)(v), App1E - Para 28(1)(b)(v) A new applicant's listing document must contain a statement of the interests of any of the directors; their associates; or any 5% shareholder in the group's major suppliers or customers
App1B - Para 26(1)(b)(v), App1F - Para 22(1)(b)(v), App16 - Para 31(5) An issuer's listing document/annual report must contain a statement of the interests of any directors and their associates in the group's major suppliers or customers
R21.08(12) A listing document of a new applicant investment company must contain a statement as to whether the directors of the investment company, the management company, any investment adviser or any distribution company, or any associate of any of those persons, is or will become entitled to receive any part of any brokerage charged to the investment company, or any re-allowance of other types on purchases charged to the investment company
Depositary
R19B.03 A depositary shall not be:
(a) an "associate";
(b) a "controlling shareholder";
(c) a "substantial shareholder"; or
(d) excluded from being treated as a member of the public under Rule 8.24, merely by reason of the fact that it is holding shares of an issuer as depositary for the benefit of depositary receipt holders Currently, the exemption applies throughout the Listing Rules. To avoid any ambiguity, we propose to specify that the depositary is not regarded as an associate defined in Chapter 1 or Chapter 14A.
R21.04(3)(a) An investment company will not on its own or in conjunction with any connected person take control of underlying investments Rule 21.04(3)(a) is to ensure that assets are held by an investment company for investment purposes.
It should cover the extended connected persons under Chapter 14A (i.e. the investment manager, investment adviser and custodian and their connected persons).
R21.04(4) At the time of new listing of an investment company, no person shall control 30% or more of the votes exercisable at any general meeting of the company. The interests of all the associates of a shareholder and any persons acting in concert with the shareholder will be aggregated For any individual, Chapter 14A extends the definition of associate to an individual's family members and companies controlled by them.
To determine whether a person can control the investment company, the extended associates' shareholdings should also be taken into account given their relationship with the person.
Public float requirements
R8.08, R8.24, R13.32 Members of the "public" do not include
any connected person of the issuer,
any person whose acquisition of securities has been financed directly or indirectly by a connected person, or
any person who is accustomed to take instructions from a connected person in relation to the acquisition, disposal, voting or other disposition of securities of the issuer registered in his name or otherwise held by him
The public float requirements are to ensure a minimum level of securities for trading to facilitate an open and orderly market for the investing public.
Restrictions on purchase of shares by directors and existing shareholders in new listing applications
R10.03 A new applicant's directors and their associates may only subscribe for or purchase any securities for which listing is sought if the conditions set out in Rule 10.03 are met The restrictions are to ensure that any purchase or subscription of securities by the new applicant's directors, existing shareholders, or persons related to them, are not made on a preferential basis and the minimum public float can be met.
App6 - Para 5(2) and App5D also apply to listed issuers only in the case of a placing of securities of a class new to listing. (Chapter 14A already governs any issue of securities by a listed issuer to its connected persons defined in that Chapter.)
App6 -Para 5(2) No allocations will be permitted to directors or existing shareholders of the applicant or their associates unless the conditions set out in Rules 10.03 and 10.04 are fulfilled
App5D A placing agent to confirm in the Form D that none of the securities placed by it have been placed with the directors of the issuer or their associates or any existing shareholder of the issuer or any nominee of any of the above persons
Dealings in securities by connected persons before listing or issue of securities
R9.09 There must be no dealing in the securities for which listing is sought by any connected person of the issuer (except permitted by Rule 7.11):
In the case of a listed issuer, from the time of submission of the formal listing application until listing is granted; and
In the case of a new applicant, from 4 clear business days before the expected hearing date until listing is granted
The Rule is to avoid abuse of confidential information regarding the status or developments of the listing application by connected persons.
PN4 - Para 4(d) For a proposal to issue new warrants to existing warrant holders or to change the exercise period or exercise price of existing warrants, the circular must contain details of any dealings by the issuer, and where relevant, the manager of the issue of new warrants, or any of their associates and any dealings by any connected persons of the issuer in the existing warrants in the period commencing 3 months before the announcement of the warrant proposal The Rule is to ensure transparency in any recent dealings in the existing warrants by persons who may influence the terms of the proposal.
Disclosure of competing business
App1A - Para 27A, App1E - Para 27A A new applicant's listing document must contain a statement explaining how it is satisfied that it is capable of carrying on its business independent of the controlling shareholder (including any associate thereof) after listing Rule 8.10 requires an issuer to disclose any competing businesses of its controlling shareholder and directors at the time of new listing, and to continue to disclose its directors' competing businesses in subsequent annual reports. The issuer must also disclose how it is capable of carrying its business independent of the competing businesses.
App 1A/IE - Para 27A and Rule 14A.66(8) extend the scope of Rule 8.10 to persons associated with the controlling shareholder and directors.
R14.66(8) A circular for a major (or above) transaction must contain information as to the competing interests of each of the issuer's directors and any proposed directors and their associates (as if each of them were treated as a controlling shareholder under Rule 8.10)
Model code for securities transactions by directors
App10 - R4 If a director is a sole trustee, the model code will apply to all dealings of the trust as if he were dealing on his own account unless the director is a bare trustee and neither he nor any of his associates is a beneficiary of the trust The Model Code is to ensure that directors do not abuse, and do not place themselves under suspicion of abusing, inside information that they may be thought to have, especially in periods prior to the issuer's results announcements.
The Code specifies that the dealing restrictions equally apply to any dealings by the director's spouse or any minor child, and any other dealings in which the director is treated as interested under Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.
App 10 - R4 and R5 set out the circumstances where dealings by a director in his capacity as a trustee will be exempt. The definition of associate under Chapter 1 (which covers the director's spouse and their children under the age of 18, but not other family members) is in closer alignment with the scope of persons regarded as closely associated with the director for the purpose of the Model Code and Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.
App10 - R5 If a director deals in the issuer's securities in his capacity as a co-trustee, and he has not participated in or influenced the decision to deal in the securities and is not, and none of his associates is, a beneficiary of the trust, dealings by the trust will not be regarded as his dealings
Restriction on loans to directors
App13B (S1) - Para 5 An issuer's articles of association shall restrict the making of loans to directors and their associates and shall import provisions at least equivalent to the provision of Hong Kong law App13B(S1) - Para 5 is one of the Rules to ensure overseas issuers' constitutional documents to provide shareholder protection to standards similar to those provided by Hong Kong law.
Issuers comply with the Rule as long as their constitutional documents contain provisions governing loans and similar transactions with directors and persons connected with them at least equivalent to the provisions of Hong Kong law.
Definition of IFA group
"IFA group" means:
the IFA;
any holding company of the IFA;
any associate of any controlling shareholder of (i) the IFA or (ii) any holding company of the IFA.
The Rules set out the scope of persons treated as members of an IFA group, and the persons treated as associated with the directors or employees of the IFA group.
R13.84(1),(2) The relationship of the IFA group and any director or associate of a director of the IFA with the issuer or another party to the transaction or …
R13.84(4)(b) to (e) Whether an employee of the IFA who is directly engaged in providing the subject advice to the issuer, or a director of any member of the IFA group, or an associate of any of them, has any current business relationship with the issuer or another party to the transaction or …, which would affect the IFA's independence
Definition of "sponsor group"
R3A.01(9)
"Sponsor group" means:
a sponsor;
any holding company of the sponsor;
any associate of any controlling shareholder of (i) the sponsor or (ii) any holding company of the sponsor
The Rules set out the scope of persons treated as members of a sponsor group, and the persons treated as associated with the directors or employees of the sponsor group.
R3A.07(1), (3),(7)(c), (7)(d), (8) The relationship of the following persons with the new applicant or …
the sponsor group and any director or associate of a director of the sponsor
a director of any holding company of the sponsor or an associate of the director
an employee of the sponsor who is directly engaged in providing the subject sponsorship services to the new applicant, or an associate of the employee
R3A.07(9)(b) to (e) Whether an employee of the sponsor who is directly engaged in providing the subject sponsorship to the new applicant, or a director of any member of the sponsor group, or an associate of any of them, has any current business relationship with the new applicant or …, which would affect the sponsor's independence
Defined as a subsidiary of an issuer whose total assets, profits and revenue are less than (i) 10% under the percentage ratios for each of the latest three financial years; or (ii) 5% under the percentage ratios for the latest financial year.↩
Defined as a company whose shareholders include (i) the issuer group; and (ii) any connected person(s) at the issuer level who can control the exercise of 10% or more of the voting power at the company's general meeting.↩
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Connected Transactions Hong Kong
Connected Persons Associate Definition Hong Kong Listing Rules
Chapter 14A Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Consultation Paper on Connected Transaction Rules
Connected Persons Associate Proposed Amendments Hong Kong Listing Rules
Chapter 14A Hong Kong Main Board Listing Rules
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Regulation of Connected Transactions in Hong Kong
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Connected Persons Regulations Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Continuing Connected Transactions Listing Rules
Safeguard minority shareholders from substantial shareholders and directors
Differences in the definitions of "connected person" and "associate" in Chapter 1 and Chapter 14A
Alignment of the definitions of "connected person" and "associate" in the Listing Rules
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A sketch of the present work was exhibited in the 1998 Bob Thompson retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.
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Elder Cook “Impressed with Exceptional Spirit” in Ivory Coast
Contributed By Elder C. Terry Warner and Sister Susan Warner, Public Affairs missionaries, Africa West Area
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve, at right, speaks to thousands gathered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast—a West African nation still recovering from an armed conflict during 2010 and 2011.
Article Highlights
Elder Quentin L. Cook visited West African members during a recent trip to the Ivory Coast on February 8–11.
Nearly 10,000 members, some traveling across international boarders, attended the regional conference.
The Ivory Coast was dedicated for the preaching of the gospel in 1987 and now has nearly 19,000 members.
“We traveled for 12 hours, but I am happy.” —Sister Virginie Oulai Tongo
Read more stories about Church members across the world.
Learn about the Church’s Clean Water Initiative.
Discover seven simple suggestions for sharing the gospel.
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve traveled to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on February 8–11—visiting the West African nation still recovering from an armed conflict that embroiled the country during 2010 and 2011.
During the visit he presided at a priesthood leadership conference, held a special meeting with members and investigators, and visited key government officials.
“As we heard from our bishop that Elder Quentin L. Cook will visit Ivory Coast, we were so grateful to the Lord that an Apostle of God comes to our land,” said Dorothée Anzoua of the Plateaux 2nd Ward, Cocody Ivory Coast Stake, noting how much his visit meant to Church members. “We told our children of the importance of an Apostle and that he is a special messenger from Jesus Christ. Every day our four children prayed for the success of this special conference and for guidance of the Holy Ghost to be prepared for the great message of His servant.”
Elder Cook was accompanied on the trip by Elder L. Whitney Clayton of the Presidency of the Seventy, Elder John B. Dickson of the Seventy, and Elder Joseph W. Sitati of the Seventy, who is First Counselor in the Africa West Area Presidency. They were accompanied by their wives, Sister Mary Cook, Sister Kathy Clayton, Sister Delores Dickson, and Sister Gladys Sitati.
Conducting both the priesthood leadership conference and the member and investigator meeting was Elder Norbert K. Ounleu, an Area Seventy who lives in Abidjan.
The member and investigator attendance at the special conference was impressive—4,467 came to the first session and 5,226 to second, for a total attendance of 9,693. Of this number, 619 are not yet members of the Church, showing something of the missionary spirit of the 19,000 Church members in Ivory Coast.
Though impressive, the numbers alone do not say as much about what this weekend meant to the members as their fervent prayers, spiritual preparation, and sacrifice did.
Virginie Oulai Tongo of the Meagui Branch, 300 kilometers (205 miles) from Abidjan, said her family saved their money to come and see an Apostle. “We traveled for 12 hours, but I am happy,” she said.
Eugene Engmann, recorder of the Accra Ghana Temple, spoke about the intensity of the Ivorian Saints’ devotion to the gospel. Few countries have endured the devastation that has befallen Ivory Coast in recent years. The worldwide economic crisis of the mid-1980s hit this country especially hard. This was followed by conflicts, a military coup, rebellions, and two civil wars that subjected the people to terrible deprivation and suffering. “What they passed through,” said Brother Engmann, “prepared them to recognize that their only hope lies in the gospel and that it is the greatest blessing they will have in this life.”
Many who attended the conference reported on the remarkable richness of the Spirit they enjoyed. Bishop Leon Kouadio of the Dokui Ward, Cocody Stake, said, “I strongly know that we had the presence of a distinguished servant of our Savior among us. I had tears in my eyes when he ended his message by all the blessings he spoke upon us, our wives, our children, our work, and our country.”
A member of another faith who manages the VIP room at the Cultural Palace, where the conference was held, said, “I’ve been working [here] for 10 years, where I attended the meetings of so many churches. This is the first time I feel the Spirit. This is the first [time] an Apostle talks to me. My children and I will join this church very soon.”
Elder Cook said Church leaders were “surprised by the dramatic turnout and very impressed by the exceptional spirit that was present in the meeting.”
Elder Clayton said he was equally impressed with the spirit that was present and expressed appreciation for the growth of the Church and the commitment of the members.
In 1984 there was only one family of Church members that had permanent residence in Ivory Coast. That year, a member couple in Germany—Philippe Assard and his wife, Annelies—were impressed to leave the comfortable life they were living there and return to Brother Assard’s Ivory Coast homeland to help the Church get started there.
The seeds they planted have already yielded much fruit. Elder Marvin J. Ashton of the Twelve traveled to Ivory Coast in 1987 and dedicated the land for the preaching of the gospel. The next year the first missionaries arrived. The first stake was organized in 1997. Now there are five stakes.
In recent years the Ivorian Saints’ faithfulness has been particularly manifest in their family history and temple work. Three of the five Ivory Coast stakes are among the top 25 in the Church in the percentage of adults who submitted family names for temple ordinances during 2012. Of all stakes in the Church, the Cocody Stake has the highest percentage of adults who have, at one time or another, submitted names for temple work.
The youth also are doing their part by participating in the Church’s worldwide records indexing program. The percentage of Ivorian young people doing indexing work is more than twice as high as the Church average, in spite of the fact that virtually none of them have personal access to a computer and the Internet but must go to a stake family history center to do the work.
Brother Assard, who became the first branch president and then the first stake president in Ivory Coast, said that such impressive results are obtained because the stake leadership has consistently taught that family history work is an essential part of living the gospel. The members work to be ready with their family names before they board the bus for the long ride to the Accra Ghana Temple—and typically not with just a few names, but many.
Priesthood leaders who are also set-apart ordinance workers accompany the members from their stake and administer the temple ordinances to them.
Generally each of the five stakes in Ivory Coast makes two temple trips per year, with about 100 Church members each trip. The pattern is for one of the trips to consist mostly of adults with some of their children, while the other is for youth, young single adults, and their leaders.
The youth and young single adult buses travel to the temple when school is out. “They are always very well behaved and hold devotionals and activities they have planned,” said Brother Engmann. “They go home edified and with an increased desire to serve missions and marry in the temple.”
The travel is difficult. Sometimes the buses will break down or other difficulties are encountered. But the Ivorian Saints persist and perform the temple ordinances.
In their talks at the Sunday meeting, Elder Cook and Elder Clayton strongly encouraged the Saints to move forward in four main areas: increasing their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, strengthening their families, actively sharing the gospel with others, and continuing their incredible family history and temple work efforts.
The Church leaders said they felt the Latter-day Saints in the Ivory Coast—who have a great respect for and appreciation of life—were receptive to their message. “We were particularly impressed with the large number of investigators present,” said Elder Cook.
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve speaks to thousands gathered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast—a West African nation still recovering from an armed conflict during 2010 and 2011.
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New Zealand attack: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern likely to discuss live streaming with Facebook
Updated : March 18, 2019 07:29 AM IST
"This is an issue that I will look to be discussing directly with Facebook," Ardern said.
Facebook's chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg has sent condolences over the shootings at two mosques that killed 50 people, she said.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Facebook's chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg has sent condolences over the shootings at two mosques that killed 50 people, some of which were live-streamed over the social media platform.
"Certainly, I have had contact from Sheryl Sandberg. I haven't spoken to her directly but she has reached out, an acknowledgment of what has occurred here in New Zealand," Ardern said a media conference when asked if Facebook should stop live-streaming.
"This is an issue that I will look to be discussing directly with Facebook," Ardern said, adding Sandberg has shared condolences over the shootings in Christchurch on Friday.
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Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO Alexander Nix amid probe
The company, at the heart of the scandal involving the misuse of Facebook data, says Chief Data Officer Alexander Tayler will be acting CEO.
Anne Dujmovic
March 20, 2018 1:54 PM PDT
Alexander Nix, CEO of Cambridge Analytica, has been suspended by the company's board.
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Cambridge Analytica said Tuesday that it has suspended CEO Alexander Nix pending an investigation into comments he made to an undercover reporter that were secretly recorded.
Nix was one of the senior executives from the data consultancy firm caught on video by the UK's Channel 4 saying they'd go beyond using data to hurt a client's rival political candidate. Those tactics, Nix said in a report that aired Monday, included entrapping politicians to influence an election's outcome. The company has ties to the Donald Trump campaign.
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"In the view of the board, Mr. Nix's recent comments secretly recorded by Channel 4 and other allegations do not represent the values or operations of the firm and his suspension reflects the seriousness with which we view this violation," the company said in a statement.
In a separate video that aired Tuesday, Nix boasted about the company's role in Trump's election campaign. He also talked about the company using a secret email system with messages that self-destruct and proxy organizations to spread messages on social media that couldn't be traced back to the firm. And he told the reporter not to worry about any possible US investigations. "I'm absolutely convinced that they have no jurisdiction," Nix said. "We'll say, 'None of your business.'"
Cambridge Analytica denies the allegations made in the Channel 4 report. The company said the videos were "edited and scripted to grossly misrepresent the nature of those conversations and how the company conducts its business."
The firm is in hot water over its misuse of the data of millions of Facebook users with an apparent aim to manipulate the behavior of voters.
Cambridge Analytica said Chief Data Officer Alexander Tayler will be acting CEO. Tayler attended two of the meetings with the undercover Channel 4 reporter, who was posing as a fixer for a wealthy client hoping to get candidates elected in Sri Lanka.
In a statement Monday, Nix said it was a mistake to play along with the reporter's line of questioning about practices like entrapment. "I am aware how this looks, but it is simply not the case, " he said, according to the statement. "I deeply regret my role in the meeting."
Nix also oversees the elections division of SCL Group, of which Cambridge Analytica is an offshoot. SCL Group didn't immediately respond to a question about whether Nix still runs the elections division. According to The New York Times, one of the publications that broke the news about the Facebook scandal over the weekend, Cambridge Analytica is effectively a shell company.
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Men’s Tennis, Golf Win Ivy Crowns
Columbia’s men’s tennis and golf teams won Ivy League championships this season, the second crown in three years for tennis and the second in a row for golf.
Columbia’s men’s tennis team celebrates its second Ivy League championship in three years. PHOTO: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Coach Bid Goswami’s tennis team clinched its title with a 7–0 sweep of Princeton, giving Goswami his seventh Ivy crown in his 27-year career. The Lions went 6–1 in Ivy play and 16–6 overall, losing to Miami in the opening round of the NCAA championships.
Haig Schneiderman ’12, who won 22 singles matches in his first year of college play, was a unanimous choice for Ivy League Men’s Tennis Rookie of the Year. Bogdan Borta ’10, who posted 18 singles wins, was named to the All-Ivy first team, Jon Wong ’10 and Mihai Nichifor ’10E were named to the second team and Schneiderman received honorable mention.
Coach Rich Mueller’s golf team overcame a three-stroke deficit going into the final round of play and edged Penn by one stroke to repeat as champions. The competition came down to the last hole of play between Brendan Doyle ’12 and Penn’s Scotty Williams, another first-year golfer. Doyle made par to give Columbia a three-round total of 858, while Williams could do no better than bogey, leaving Penn at 859. The top four three-round scores posted by members of the five-man teams are used to compile the team score.
Clark Granum ’11E was Columbia’s top individual performer, tying for fifth place at 213 and earning All-Ivy recognition. Austin Quinten ’11, who led the Lions with a two-under-par 68 in the final round, matched Doyle’s 214 total to share eighth place. Chris Arkin ’09 was 14th and Philippe Fossaert ’09 was 29th.
Football To Open vs. Fordham September 19
Columbia’s football team will open its 2009 season on September 19 in the eighth annual Liberty Cup game against Fordham, to be played at the Rams’ Jack Coffey Field. Columbia’s home opener will be the following Saturday, September 26, when the Lions host Central Connecticut on Robert K. Kraft [’63] Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium, which is part of the Baker Athletics Complex.
The Lions open the Ivy League portion of their schedule the following week at Princeton. After their final non-league game, at Lafayette on October 4, the Lions will return home to face Penn in the annual Homecoming game on October 17.
Tickets for Homecoming and all Columbia games are available online or by calling 888-LIONS-11.
Following is the complete 2009 schedule:
September 19, at Fordham, 6 p.m.
September 26, Central Connecticut, 12:30 p.m.
October 3, at Princeton, TBA
October 10, at Lafayette, 6 p.m.
October 17, Penn (Homecoming), 1:30 p.m.
October 24, at Dartmouth, 12:30 p.m.
October 31, Yale, 12:30 p.m.
November 7, Harvard, 12:30 p.m.
November 14, at Cornell, 12:30 p.m.
November 21, Brown, 12:30 p.m.
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics M. Dianne Murphy joins Maniatty Award winners Jeff Randall ’09 and Hannah Galey ’09 at the Varsity ‘C’ Celebration.
Eric Blattman ’80 (left), who has served on baseball’s Alumni Advisory Committee for more than 25 years, is presented with the Athletics Alumni Award by Varsity ‘C’ President Michael Brown ’80. PHOTOS: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS/GENE BOYARS
Athletes Feted at Varsity ‘C’ Celebration
Swimmer Hannah Galey ’09 and distance runner Jeff Randall ’09 were each presented with the Connie S. Maniatty [’43] Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete Award at the 88th Varsity ‘C’ Celebration, held at Levien Gym on May 5.
Galey, an All-Ivy first team honoree this year, broke the school 100-meter freestyle record previously held by Olympic gold medalist Cristina Teuscher ’00 and also established school records with the 200 medley relay, 400 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay teams. Randall, a six-time All-Ivy honoree in the 3,000-meter run, 3,000-meter steeplechase and distance medley relay, finished second in the steeplechase at the prestigious Penn Relays.
The Varsity ‘C’ Celebration also featured the presentation of the Athletics Alumni Award to Eric Blattman ’80 (baseball/football), and the watch award presentations for the Columbia senior student-athletes earning the highest cumulative grade-point averages and at least two varsity letters. Gena Miller ’09 (field hockey) earned the Marion R. Philips Watch, while Jonathan Chan ’09 (men’s tennis) earned the Dwight D. Eisenhower Watch.
Columbia Athletes Honored
Rower Meredith Mead ’11 was named to the Pocock All-America first team, according to the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association. She is the first Lion in women’s rowing history to be bestowed first-team status, and was one of 45 rowers from around the nation to be recognized as one of the outstanding performers in women’s collegiate rowing.
Fencing All-American and national champion Jeff Spear ’10 was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America first team. He joins basketball co-captain Patrick Foley ’09, who was selected earlier this year.
In addition to the tennis players and golfers mentioned above, several other Lions gained All-Ivy honors in spring sports. In baseball, catcher Dean Forthun ’10 made second team, and pitcher Joe Scarlata ’09 and outfielder Nick Cox ’11 received honorable mention. In softball, first baseman Danielle Pineda ’10, outfielder Jackie Ecker ’11 Barnard and designated player Maggie Johnson ’11 received honorable mention. In men’s track, Stefan Vutescu ’10 (100m) and Jeff Randall ’09 (steeplechase) made first team and Jeff Moriarty ’11 (800m) made second team. In women’s track, Sharay Hale ’12 (400m), Megan Lessard ’09 (1,500m), Kyra Caldwell ’12 (100m hurdles) and Elisse Douglas ’09 (triple jump) made first team, and Hale (200m), Monique Roberts ’12 Barnard (high jump) and Douglas (long jump) made second team, as did two Columbia relay squads, 4x400m (Laura Vogel ’11, Caldwell, Jacqui Brown ’11 and Hale) and 4x800m (Laura Meadors ’12, Serita Lachesis ’10, Jackie Drouin ’11 and Lessard).
Consortium’s Silver Anniversary Celebrated
A year-long celebration of the silver anniversary of the Columbia-Barnard Athletic Consortium concluded on May 5 with an event in Low Library that paid tribute to the women athletes, coaches and administrators who have brought distinction to Columbia athletics during the past 25 years. The event featured a video of highlights during the past 25 years along with the recognition of the 25 Most Influential Athletic Alumnae and an Honor Roll of the top female student-athletes of the last quarter-century.
Barnard trustee Cheryl Milstein ’81 Barnard (left) and Olympic swimmer Cristina Teuscher ’00 at the silver anniversary celebration of the Columbia-Barnard Athletic Consortium. PHOTO: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS/GENE BOYARS
25 Most Influential
Elizabeth “Tosh” Forde Adams ’99, soccer
Tracy Pierce Bender ’92, volleyball
Caitlin “Katy” Bilodeau ’87, fencing
Ellen Bossert ’86, basketball
Ari Brose ’84 Barnard, track and field
Joan Campion ’92, soccer
Lisa Landau Carnoy ’89, track and field
Pia Clemente ’93 Barnard, tennis
Alexandra Wallace Creed ’88, tennis
Jennifer Drake ’97, swimming and diving
Leslie Gittess ’88, tennis
Kathryn Hudacek ’94, rowing
Janette Kizer-Antiles ’92 Barnard, tennis
Ula Lysniak ’87 Barnard, ’91 TC, basketball
Donna Herlinsky MacPhee ’89, tennis
Juliet Macur ’92 Barnard, rowing
Devon Martin ’90, cross country/track and field
Adebola “Bola” Bamiduro Osakwe ’01 Barnard, lacrosse
Rachel Pauley ’95 Barnard, ’96 SIPA, field hockey
Lisa Piazza ’85 Barnard, fencing
Philippa Portnoy ’86 Barnard, tennis
Ilaria Rebay ’87, track and field
Cristina Teuscher ’00, swimming and diving
Sheena Wright ’90, track and field
Helen Doyle Yeager ’85 Barnard, basketball
Jacqueline Adelfio ’06E, softball
Caroline Bierbaum ’06, cross country/track and field
Stacy Borgman ’98 Barnard, rowing
Nicole “Nikki” Campbell ’02, field hockey
Delilah DiCrescenzo ’05, cross country/track and field
Lucy Eccleston ’03 Barnard, swimming and diving
Teresa Herrmann ’05, swimming and diving
Caitlin Hickin ’04, cross country/track and field
Emily Jacobson ’08, fencing
Milena Kachar ’07, tennis
Kathy Lavold ’03 Barnard, volleyball
Kate Lombard ’07, lacrosse
Marisa Marconi ’05, softball
Stephanie Miller ’07, archery
Shannon Munoz ’07, soccer
Elizabeth “Libby” Peters ’06, rowing
Katie Beauregard Sheehy ’03, volleyball
Cristina Teuscher ’00, swimming & diving
Whitney Windmiller ’07, golf
Alex Sachare ’71
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It’s in – the 2019 Groovin The Moo line-up. The line-up includes everyone from rising 17-year-old American pop star Billie Eilish and Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Thelma Plum, to Australian rock band Regurgitator and rapper Coolio, the man behind the 1990s hit Gangster’s Paradise. Seventeen homegrown Australian acts are on the list, alongside 11 international acts from the USA, Norwary, Ireland and Denmark. Two international acts bound to pull a crowd are Flosstradamus – out of Chicago – and electronic soul star MØ, from Copenhagen. Due to scheduling conflicts, Fisher is absent from Bunbury’s line-up and will be replaced by ShockOne. Groovin The Moo will be held across six locations between April 26 and May 11. South Australia kicks off the tour at Wayville on April 26 with dates at Maitland, NSW (April 27), Canberra (April 28), Bendigo (May 4), Townsville (May 5) and Bunbury (May 11) to follow. The full list of acts announced is: For more information visit https://www.gtm.net.au/
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Bunbury Groovin The Moo 2019 line-up announced
GTM headliners (from left) Coolio, G-Flip, Hilltop Hoods, (bottom) Flosstradamus. Pics: Erika Bacon, supplied, Dominic Lorrimer, Facebook
It’s in – the 2019 Groovin The Moo line-up.
The line-up includes everyone from rising 17-year-old American pop star Billie Eilish and Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Thelma Plum, to Australian rock band Regurgitator and rapper Coolio, the man behind the 1990s hit Gangster’s Paradise.
Seventeen homegrown Australian acts are on the list, alongside 11 international acts from the USA, Norwary, Ireland and Denmark.
Two international acts bound to pull a crowd are Flosstradamus – out of Chicago – and electronic soul star MØ, from Copenhagen.
Due to scheduling conflicts, Fisher is absent from Bunbury’s line-up and will be replaced by ShockOne.
Groovin The Moo will be held across six locations between April 26 and May 11.
South Australia kicks off the tour at Wayville on April 26 with dates at Maitland, NSW (April 27), Canberra (April 28), Bendigo (May 4), Townsville (May 5) and Bunbury (May 11) to follow.
*Ding Ding* 🛎 The line up has arrived and is ready to check in to GTM 2019!https://t.co/d8k04BCyYopic.twitter.com/22e3kgJGZk
— groovin the moo (@groovinthemoo) January 29, 2019
The full list of acts announced is:
A$AP Twelvyy (USA)
Angie McMahon
Aurora (Norway)
Billie Eilish (USA)
Carmouflage Rose
Coolio (USA)
DMA'S
Duckwrth (USA)
Fisher – Not playing in Bunbury
Flosstradamus (USA)
G Flip
Hermitude
Holy Holy
Just A Gent
MØ (Denmark)
Nicole Millar
Rejjie Snow (Ireland)
ShockOne – replacing Fisher for Bunbury show
Sofi Tukker (USA)
Spinderella (USA)
Thelma Plum
TOKiMONSTA (USA)
For more information visit https://www.gtm.net.au/
This story Who you’ll see at Groovin The Moo this year first appeared on Bunbury Mail.
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Latest Kogi State Online News Headlines For Today
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Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State/File
Good day, and welcome to the Concise News compilation of the latest Kogi State news online headlines for today, June 19th, 2019.
Kogi Election: APC Leaders, Elders Endorse Candidate To Dislodge Bello
The governorship aspiration of former Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Usman Jubril (rtd) has received backing from the leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi West. This support was disclosed in the report of the screening committee set up by elders and leaders of the APC in the area.
It was gathered that the retired Naval Chief may be the choice of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, after party leaders in the state raised the alarm of impending doom for the party in the state if the incumbent governor, Yahaya Bello, is given the party’s ticket.
The Chairman of the screening committee of all Kogi APC leaders and community elders which had 19 members absented himself from vote, as the entire 18 members voted massively to the admiration of thousands of APC senatorial members.
Speaking one after the other, the elders said that though the APC is loved in the state due to the leadership style of President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the APC under Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the activities of the governor was giving the party a bad name. Read more here.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set dates to hold primaries to elect its standard bearers for the November 16 elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states on September 3.
The date was announced yesterday by the party’s Deputy Director, Organisation and Mobilisation, Adeyemi Moyegun.
Moyegun said the date was approved by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.
He said: “Our great Party has approved Tuesday September 3rd 2019 for the Gubernatorial Primary Elections for both PDP Kogi and Bayelsa upcoming guber elections scheduled for Saturday November 16, 2019”.
He said the ward congresses to elect the three-man ad-hoc delegates will hold on August 22.
The local government congresses for national delegates will take place on August 26. He said the full timetable would be released following its approval by the NWC.
That’s the latest news from Kogi state for today. See you again soon!
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B.C.’s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie is inviting seniors, their family members and seniors’ service providers in Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Chemainus, Shawnigan Lake, Crofton and the Cowichan Valley to meet with her on Dec. 3. The advocate will discuss her role and the activities her office currently has underway, including a review of seniors’ housing in B.C. and the monitoring and analysis of various services to seniors.
She will also report on concerns and issues she heard from seniors across B.C. The audience is invited to participate in questions and discussion.
"I want to hear from seniors and their family members who live in the Cowichan and Duncan area. Please come and share what is working, and what is not working, for seniors in this community," said Mackenzie.
The event takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan in the Mesachie Room.
The Cowichan Valley is known for its wonderful spirit and the Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation is aiming to celebrate this with a special Community Spirit Breakfast Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 7-9 a.m. at the Silver Bridge in Duncan.
"The efforts of so many individuals, businesses and community organizations is what make the Cowichan such a great place to live, work and play," said Vicki Holman, Foundation executive director.
Networking is the name of the game. It’s all about "cheering on your fellow community champions and mingling with others in hopes of creating partnerships and collaborations for doing great things in Cowichan," she said.
The event’s guest speaker is Isobel Mackenzie, newly appointed as BC Seniors Advocate: a first in Canada.
"Isobel will provide an eloquent presentation of volunteerism and salute to the not for profit sector," Holman said.
There is no charge to this event but donations to the Foundation will be welcomed, she said.
Contact Holman at 250-715-6481 or cscfoundation@shaw.ca if you plan on attending so they can reserve a seat for you.
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Biotech Firm Inks 125 KSF Tampa Lease
Amgen plans to open its new Tampa location in late 2017.
Robert Demeter
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Tampa, Fla.—Cousins Properties recently announced that Amgen, a leading biotechnology company, has signed a 10-year, 125,000-square-foot lease at Corporate Center, a 1.2 million-square-foot, Class A office asset located in Tampa’s Westshore submarket.
“Amgen is a cutting-edge global company at the forefront of biopharmaceutical technology and innovation. We look forward to a strong relationship with Amgen for many years to come,” Larry Gellerstedt, president & CEO of Cousins Properties, said in prepared remarks.
The new space will be home to a new Amgen Capability Center, staffed with approximately 450 employees, responsible for the delivery of business-enabling services including operational, analytical, staff support and business support activities. Amgen plans to open its new Tampa location in late 2017.
Corporate Center encompasses two mid-rise and two high-rise buildings, including Corporate Center I, II, III and IV. All four are owned and managed by Cousins Properties, according to Yardi Matrix. At the time of release, it was undisclosed in which of the properties Amgen signed the lease.
Cousins Properties has signed approximately 202,000 square feet of new and renewal leases in Tampa during the first quarter of 2017.
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https://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/Meriden-Daffodil-Festival-marks-40th-edition-at-12844275.php
Meriden Daffodil Festival marks 40th edition at Hubbard Park April 28-29
By Joe Amarante
Updated 7:25 pm EDT, Friday, April 20, 2018
Daffodil Festival fireworks explode above Castle Craig and Hubbard Park.
Photo: Ernie Larsen / Contributed Photo
Like any 40 year old, the Meriden Daffodil Festival has grown and evolved — from a little outdoor kids pageant to regional event with rides, food, music, a juried craft fair and Saturday fireworks. In a good weather year, the fest draws 50,000 to 70,000 people for its two marquee days.
Involved in that calculation, and many of the event’s different iterations at 1,800-acre Hubbard Park, is 30-year volunteer and publicity coordinator Ernie Larsen, who provided us a quick history of the event.
At the start, a local florist had an excess of daffodil bulbs and donated them to the Meriden parks superintendent for the park. Soon afterward, the parks chief met a salesman for Holland’s largest bulb exporter at a local restaurant’s bar and began buying more bulbs, Larsen said.
“Depending on the budget, they would buy 20 (thousand) to 40,000 bulbs every year to plant,” Larsen said. Town officials began to brainstorm an event to “celebrate spring” amid the flowers, and the parks director suggested getting young schoolgirls involved in a pageant at the park that would feature a horse-drawn carriage ride around the park as a finale.
That was 1979, and as the main tent was put up every year for a growing daffodil festival, the food vendors increased and the food tent was expanded to the current size of 100- by 220-feet. It was put up two weeks before the festival, so there was an available weekend for other activities (first, an antiques show, and then, with Larsen’s suggestion, a big tag sale). The pre-festival weekend, which was April 21-22, includes the busy tag sale, health fair and a road race on Sunday.
Some discontinued events? The hot air balloon rose at about 6 a.m. and drifted away (which, of course, is what hot air balloons do), the pony rides were halted over concern for the animals’ treatment and a fishing derby on the first weekend proved a potential hazard for excited kids with cars parking near the tag sale.
The park is beautiful, but there isn’t a lot of parking, so plan on shuttle service from five spots around the area: Westfield Shopping Mall, Platt and Wilcox high schools, Lincoln Middle School and Meriden Enterprise Center.
The daffodils have a five- to six-year blooming cycle and you can’t predict how many will be blooming on festival weekend, but there are 600,000 bulbs in the ground, according to the festival website.
Many folks come for the extensive free entertainment schedule on three stages that will accommodate more than 90 groups and soloists, Larsen said, and most are from Connecticut, including Cal David, Podunk Throwbacks, River City Slim, Zydeco Hogs and (say it with me) FusterCluck. But a marquee talent is Ana Popovic (4 p.m. Saturday at the band shell), described by one blues expert we know as “probably the leading female blues guitarist in the world.”
A second large tent allows the Chamber of Commerce space for a business expo at the fest.
Larsen said while the weather is a wild card, it’s also a key factor in the festival’s popularity. “People have been cooped up all year with cabin fever over the winter. And they want to get out and do something,” he said. “And here’s something that’s in one concentrated area; they can hear music, they can go in the food tent, which is all nonprofit organizations from town and surrounding towns ... and we have a craft fair with 100 vendors. We have a parade on Saturday at 11:30 (a.m.) that goes through the park ... to the band shell area.”
While proceeds go to support the festival, the dough the nonprofits raise (from selling fried dough and other food) goes to help those organizations. Another point of pride in an anniversary year.
jamarante@nhregister.com; @Joeammo on Twitter
Hubbard Park, 999 W. Main St., Meriden. Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 203-238-1315, Daffodilfest.com
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Custom Line is a unique range of yachts with all the features typical of fiberglass flying bridge planing yachts over 30 metres in length, offering plenty of solutions for personalization. Custom Line was established in 1996 to meet the demand for a range of tailor-made yachts larger in size than the Ferretti Yachts range that then produced flying-bridge models between 12 and 25 metres. The idea was to make inroads into a more ambitious market and more importantly enable existing customers to remain loyal to the brand. This new range was presented with the double-F Ferretti logo coupled with the name Custom Line. The range soon included both planing and semi-displacement models capable of delivering the ultimate cruising experience for even the most demanding of owners. As of today the planing line is composed by the 120’ and the 106’. The semi-displacement line includes Navetta 42 Project, Navetta 37, Navetta 33 and Navetta 28.
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Pro rider tips for winter cycling
Winter has arrived for most people, so you might be tempted to pack away the bike and hibernate for the next six months. But these tips from winter-hardened pros prove you can keep on pedalling come what may
Cycling Fitness November 3, 2016 12:00 pm
The peloton races through a snowstorm in the 2013 Milan San Remo
No cyclist should fear winter. After all, what’s a bit of cold and rain? However, if you fail to take the proper precautions, your wet-weather ride can easily turn into a living nightmare — and we’d forgive you for not wanting to get back out on the roads until spring.
So that’s why we’ve called upon some of the biggest names within professional cycling, past and present, to impart their words of winter wisdom.
Whether you want advice on building winter miles, maintaining motivation, or what to wear, it’s all here and more.
Kristian House, One Pro Cycling rider and 2009 British road race champion
“Motivation during winter isn’t the hard thing; it’s that first step out into the cold and into the rain. When it is bouncing down with rain, it takes that bit more willpower to just step out and do it.
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“Ironically it’s easier to go for an eight-hour bike ride in the rain than an hour and a half or two-hour ride. In eight hours, you’re going out and you’re going to accomplish something; it’s a long ride and you’re going to be out there all day. A two-hour ride you can do on a turbo-trainer — it might be better that way.”
Dean Downing, TrainSharp coach and former pro
“If you’re looking at road racing in 2016, your winter mileage has to be progressive: don’t do too much too soon. Build it up slowly month by month. Also, in the first few weeks, don’t be scared of riding off road: I used to do a few hours on the mountain bike in Sherwood Pines, which is near where I live.
>>> Seven tips to get your bike ready for winter
“Even if you’d only do 40 kilometres in four hours or so, it’s still good training. Off-road training can be more fun when the weather is really bad. I used to do it three or four times a week sometimes.”
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James McCallum, One Pro Cycling DS and former pro
“Clothing is so important in the winter: my motto is go out with it on, because you can always take it off. I always take a spare rain cape, gloves and hat when the weather is really bad. A snood around your neck is always useful: good for when leaving the house, good when you stop, good when you descend.”
Rob Partridge, Continental pro rider
“Until December, I’ll just be keeping rides fairly short. I will slowly up the duration through Christmas and into the new year; anything between 20-30hr from there, with an hour or two each week of gym work, running or swimming.
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“My diet tends to go out of the window until December/January, but luckily I can shed the kilos fairly quickly once I’m back to doing long days in the saddle.
“I like to spend as much time as I can seeing friends family and my girlfriend during the off-season, making up for lost time when the racing begins and we’re away most weekends. This definitely helps me to switch off sometimes and talk about something other than cycling, power and bikes.”
Graeme Obree, former Hour Record holder
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“Clothing is so important in winter. I don’t leave the house without a cape. The cape has to be waterproof and for the sake of an item the size of a fist, it’s worth putting in your back pocket. Even a festival poncho will do the job.When you’re fixing a mechanical, putting a cape on keeps away the threat of freezing.
“You have to approach winter riding in the countryside, where you can be several miles from any sort of settlement, in survival mode. I also wear a helmet cover because there’s a fine line between a cold head and a warm head; hypothermia can set in.
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“I find that cycling insoles are too thick so I buy different, thinner insoles to go with my thicker socks and that keeps the blood from being restricted. Windproof trousers are also what I’d recommend for standing around when fixing a mechanical.”
Steve Lampier, Raleigh-GAC rider
“I’ll try and put an endurance block in before Christmas, in good weather, so I can back off slightly over Christmas. I think some people try and hit Christmas too hard; with the social aspect of that time of year, it’s too much. You will make yourself ill.
“I stick to eating sports bars, and I always take an emergency gel with me. I’ve gone back to eating bananas again — it’s good to have real food when you’re riding.
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“Keep yourself topped up; I’ve made the mistake of trying to lose weight while riding. It doesn’t work like that. You’ve got to fuel your fire. It’s the cakes and scones you may be tempted to eat at the cafe that you need to avoid.”
Matt Bottrill, coach and former national TT champion
Bottrill in the National 50. Photo: Andy Jones
“My top tip is to log everything you do in training because that’s how you will learn to become a better rider. You will make mistakes, but it’s how you learn from them that will make you improve. It’s the riders that keep making the same ones that will go backwards. So don’t be one of them — always focus on trying to improve.
>>> Winter bikes: do you really need one?
“Try and keep a balanced diet over the winter, and add lots of variety. Always try and have 30g of protein within the first 10 minutes after training and 1g of carbs per kilogram of body weight within the first two hours of finishing your ride.
“The key to staying healthy through the winter is keeping a steady glycaemic index throughout the day and always forward-plan for the next ride. And my top tip is carry some antibacterial gel, especially if you use a lot of public transport for your daily commute — you will be less prone to illness this way.”
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Shanaze Reade, GB track sprinter and five-time world champion
“Mental preparation is key. Ultimately, your hard work is done in training, so I go through the plan of the day over and over until I get into autopilot zone. Then, prior to any racing, it’s all about having a happy, content life to keep me focused.
“Always carry a pump and inner tube when you go out riding. Also, I recently got a Garmin from Madison and it’s my favourite thing to take with me. I can’t go anywhere without it now. It’s good to have if you need to get home quickly or you get lost!”
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Brian Stephens, British Cycling Olympic Development Programme coach
“The big question is when do you bail on going out when the weather is too bad? I’d say one bad day you can bail, but if it’s going to keep raining for a week, you should probably go.
“You can probably make the training more intense and not as long; the last thing you want to do is get sick, and if you’re starting to do big, long rides in bad weather there’s a big chance you are going to make yourself ill.
>>> 10 worst winter kit mistakes and how to avoid them
“Try and work intense structure, shorter sessions into bad weather days and then make the best of good weather days when you can get out and do longer stuff. ”
Dan Patten, Team Wiggins rider
“I’ve always done a lot of core and strength-and-conditioning work. Winter is always a good time to get that done. I don’t use any big machinery; I’ll do it at home using smaller equipment! Plenty of stretching helps, too”
Tom Moses, JLT-Condor rider
Tom Moses on Somerberg, Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic 2014. Photo: Andy Jones
“If it’s really cold outside, I tend to go on the rollers for a few minutes before heading out, as that
way I’ll be warmed up when I start riding on the roads.
“I live at the top of a hill in Keighley, Yorkshire, so I normally start my rides going downhill; there’s little chance of warming up quickly if I were to go straight out on the bike. Also, if you think roads may be icy outside, stick to main roads, as they’re less likely to be slippery than the quieter, country lanes.
>>> Six moans and truths about winter cycling
“Lots of people talk about taking extra jackets with them if it’s cold — but not many seem to mention your bottom half. I always take a pair of knee or leg-warmers out with me just in case, and if it’s really cold when I’m about to head out, I’ll wear them below my bibtights.”
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Helen Scott, Commonwealth and world para-cycling tandem champ
“A warm drink is wise if you’re heading out on a cold ride. Sometimes I boil my kettle, let it cool for a bit and then make my squash up like that. That way, your drink won’t freeze. Eating-wise, I’d try to eat something every hour, if your ride is two hours or more. A gel, banana or flapjack are all good choices.
>>> Winter: Are you ready for it?
“Winter riding is always a bit demoralising, so I’m always thinking about the delicious lunch I’m going to have when I get back. I always try to keep some tins of my favourite Heinz tomato soup in stock so I know that they will warm me up when I get home.”
Hannah Payton, Team Kenesis and GB cyclocross rider
“Good clothing is so important — make sure what you’re wearing is suitable. I use a lot of Gore products; their winter jacket is the best I’ve ever used. Being warm and comfortable makes a big difference.
“I eat a lot of Clif Bars during rides, too: they’re only 300 calories, they come in different flavours and they’re made from natural ingredients. Most importantly, they’re easy to eat, so my body doesn’t waste too much energy on digesting them.”
Graham Briggs, JLT-Condor rider
Graham Briggs wins the Chepstow GP solo. Photo: SWPix
“I race cyclo-cross to prolong my season and to use my Tour of Britain form. I use it to learn bike skills and because it’s fun to go out. I usually race and ride my ‘cross bike around autumn and Christmas.
>>> Top tips to recharge your body and mind this winter
“It can be boring just to do road rides. There are a few guys near where I live and we go on the ‘cross bikes or mountain bikes two or three times a week, hitting the off-road trails.
“A two-hour ‘cross workout is as good as a two-hour road ride. It keeps the mind fresh
and is different to a few hours on the turbo.”
Hayley Simmonds, women’s national time-trial champion
Hayley Simmonds in action during the 2015 Elite Womens TT World Championships. Photo: Graham Watson
“Unless the weather is atrocious, such as ice on the road, then I’ll always choose to train outside over the turbo. But you can’t just say ‘Oh, it’s a bit cold’ as an excuse not to go out. If it’s frosty, I might put it back a few hours but the days are shorter so often the turbo is how to overcome frost.
>>> How Hayley Simmonds became Britain’s top time triallist
“I fell off in the ice a few days after Christmas in 2013 on a day when a lot of people around the country also seemed to come off. I was at my partner’s parents’ house in Salisbury and he said to follow him down this road. It was sunny and cold but the frost had disappeared. We went down a bank after 20 minutes and the sun had not warmed a stretch of frost, and I slid out on the corner.
>>> Hayley Simmonds: How losing 45kg helped her realise her time trial potential
“Five seconds later my partner did the same further down the road. He ripped his leggings and top but I only broke my shoe buckle. I learned the hard way not to risk ice.”
Keep your fingers toasty
Chris Walker, 1991 Milk Race winner and RST Team manager
“A lot of people put weight on during their time off, but I did weight training to keep the fitness there and not to pile on the pounds.
“I never did any heavy weights, but I’d work my legs, arms and core by doing three sets of 10, three days a week. I’d do dips and pull-ups as well. I taught the juniors to do it at RST because I’m a big believer in power-to-weight ratio.”
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HomeServicesCounseling & Student DevelopmentStudent Rights and Responsibilities
The California Education Code provides that “The board shall have the power to adopt such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, as are necessary for its own government and to enable the board to carry out all powers and responsibilities vested in it by law.” (Section 71020). The Board of Trustees has prescribed certain rules that apply to students. These rules shall apply to each of the colleges of the District. The college president shall be responsible for the development of procedures required on the campus to assure that these rules are in effect on campus.
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FERPA at a Glance
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act What is FERPA?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records. FERPA governs: (1) release of these records (known as education records) maintained by an educational institution and (2) access to these records. This law applies to K-12 as well as postsecondary
Who must comply with FERPA?
Any educational institution (school or other entity that provides educa¬tional services and is attended by students) and educational agency (entity that administers schools directly linked to it) that receives funds under any program administered by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
What does FERPA require for educational institutions to be in compliance?
Notify students annually. Schools must notify students of their rights on an annual basis. There is no specific method that schools must use to notify students; it is up the institution. Notice must take a form that is “reasonably likely” to notify students. Recom¬mended and most frequently used ways include:
Student bulletin, handbook, or catalog
School or local newspaper
Student registration packet
Protect students’ rights to inspect and review their education records.
Protect students’ rights to request to amend their education records.
Protect students’ rights to limit disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in education records.
Ensure that third parties do not redisclose personally identifiable information (except under a few circumstances).
Keep records of requests for and disclosures of student education records in limited situations.
Who has FERPA rights at the postsecondary level?
A student “in attendance” (regardless of age) and former students.
Student applies to all students attending — including continuing education students, students auditing a class, distance education students, and high school students enrolled in college.
In attendance applies to and is determined by the institution. If the institution has not defined when a student is “in attendance” that date becomes the day the student first attends a class at the institution.
What rights does FERPA provide for students?
Right to inspect and review their education records.
Right to request to amend their education records.
Right to limit disclosure of some “personally identifiable information” (information that would directly identify thestudent or make the student’s identity easily traceable) knownas directory information.
What is considered Directory Information?
Student’s name, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous public or private school attended by the student, and any other information authorized in writing by the student. (NOCCCD BP 5040 effective April 2009)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access.
Students should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
The right to request the amendment of the student’s education record that the student believes is inaccurate.
Students may ask the College to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate. They should write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate.
If the College decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the College will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is dis-closure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
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Judge says Nipsey Hussle documents will stay…
Judge says Nipsey Hussle documents will stay sealed for now
FILE – This March 29, 2018 file photo shows rapper Nipsey Hussle at an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks in Oakland, Calif. A Los Angeles judge has ruled that grand jury transcripts in the killing of rapper Nipsey Hussle will remain sealed, for now. Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry in a hearing Wednesday, June 5, 2019, ordered that the documents will remain sealed for at least three more weeks while defendant Eric Ronald Holder’s lawyer expands her argument that they should be kept secret. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
PUBLISHED: June 5, 2019 at 12:32 pm | UPDATED: June 5, 2019 at 12:32 pm
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that grand jury transcripts in the killing of rapper Nipsey Hussle will remain sealed, for now.
Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry in a hearing Wednesday ordered that the documents will remain sealed for at least three more weeks while defendant Eric Ronald Holder’s lawyer expands her argument that they should be kept secret.
The grand jury returned an indictment May 9 charging holder with Hussle’s murder. He has denied the allegations.
The transcripts under California law would have become public May 31, but Holder’s lawyer Lowynn Young argued that their release could unfairly prejudice the public against Holder.
An attorney for The Los Angeles Times argued that the public has a right to the information and the transcripts should be unsealed immediately.
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East Midlands Ambulance Service
Anger as East Midlands Ambulance Service 'take two hours to reach stricken pensioner'
Kevin Sutton tripped and fell in Kedleston Road
Robbie Gordon
The family of a man who tripped and fell in a Derby street on Saturday morning say they are angry at how long East Midlands Ambulance Service took to reach him.
Police were in Kedleston Road after Kevin Sutton fell and was unable to get up.
A passer-by initially reported that a man was in the street covered in a black bag. It later emerged this was Mr Sutton, 65, wrapped in blanket in a bid to keep him warm.
Mr Sutton's uncle, Derek Buckley, 75, said his relative had fallen and hit his back on the pavement at around 9am but that the ambulance didn't arrive for almost two hours.
He said: "I'm not happy at how long he's had to wait here. I understand the ambulance service are very busy but two hours is far too long. Someone from the interior shop over the road have gave him a pillow to put under his head but he’s clearly uncomfortable."
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Mr Buckley said that Mr Sutton was taken to hospital but was later discharged and is now at home.
He added: "I am extremely grateful for the person who covered him with a blanket and if they could get in touch with us so that we can return it, that would be great.
"We would like to thank the police and the paramedics for their excellent service."
He has asked the owner of the red, white and blue blanket to contact the Derby Telegraph's newsdesk on 01332 411 999.
A statement from EMAS said the service they provided was "short of the high standard patients should expect".
"We are sorry about that and the discomfort experienced," it read.
"We receive a new 999 emergency call on average every 34 seconds. Every call is assessed based on the information we are given by the caller, and while we aim to get to all patients as quickly as possible, those experiencing a life-threatening emergency such as cardiac arrest or breathing difficulties have to be seen first.
"We want to provide all of our patients with a quality timely response; however, during high demand patients may experience delays and for this we are sorry."
You can follow how we covered the incident below.
12:14 Robbie Gordon
That's all for now
That’s all on this incident for now.
The Derby Telegraph has contacted East Midlands Ambulance Service for a response.
Shop owner called ambulance two hours before paramedics arrived
A shop owner says she called the ambulance at 9.15am - almost two hours before paramedics arrived.
Jill Mason, owner of Kedleston Interiors, said: “When I opened the shop this morning I saw the man lying on the floor.
“I went over to see if he was ok but he couldn’t move so I called the ambulance service at 9.15am.
“I said it was an emergency and they asked lots of questions such as ‘is he breathing’ to determine how serious the situation was.”
“A woman parked her car in the road to keep him safe from traffic before the police arrived and I put a pillow under his head.
The 58-year-old added: “I can’t believe how long it took them to arrive but I suppose they have to prioritise emergencies.”
Kedleston Interiors, in Kedleston Road, Derby
Police have now left the scene
Kedleston Road is now clear after the earlier incident.
'EMAS are so underfunded at the moment'
Mr Buckley continued: “EMAS are so underfunded at the moment. They can’t deal with every incident because they simply haven’t got the resources anymore.
“This could have been a lot more serious and it’s worrying to think what could have happened if paramedics were delayed by up to two hours.”
Anger over how long it has taken for ambulance to arrive
Kevin Sutton, 65, tripped and fell over at around 9am today, his uncle has said.
Our reporter arrived just before the ambulance did at 11am.
Mr Sutton’s uncle, Derek Buckley, said: “He fell off the kerb and hit his back hard on the pavement. He says he can’t move and he has been lying here for about two hours waiting for the ambulance service to arrive.
“I’m not happy at how long he’s had to wait here. I understand the ambulance service are very busy but two hours is far too long. Someone from the interior shop over the road have gave him a pillow to put under his head but he’s clearly uncomfortable.”
Person in the street is an elderly man who is unable to get up
Our reporter says the person in the street is an elderly man.
He says one police car and two officers are there. He has apparently been there for around two hours and is unable to get up.
An ambulance has just arrived at the scene.
An ambulance has arrived in Kedleston Road
Footage of the scene in Kedleston Road
Another picture from the scene in Kedleston Road
The scene in Kedleston Road
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KSH net profit down 74.8% to S$7.67m
Thu, May 30, 2019 - 10:52 PM
Janice Hengjaniceh@sph.com.sg@JaniceHengBT
KSH Holdings posted a fall of 74.8 per cent in profit attributable to shareholders to S$7.67 million for the year ended March 31, 2019, down from S$30.4 million the year before, the construction, property development and property management group said on Thursday night.
This was despite revenue rising 51.4 per cent to S$200 million from S$132.1 million the year before. Operating expenses rose 62.8 per cent to S$190.2 million, of which construction costs formed the bulk at S$168.1 million, 73.9 per cent higher than the year before.
Loss from the share of results of associates widened to S$13.6 million, compared with the previous year's loss of S$2.63 million.
Earnings per share were 1.35 Singapore cents, compared with 5.34 Singapore cents the previous year. KSH has declared a final dividend of 1.2 Singapore cents per ordinary share, unchanged from the previous year.
KSH said it expects construction costs to continue rising, but will continue to try raising productivity and training workers with help from government grants, as well as streamlining operations to reduce expenses. Its order book "remains healthy" at more than S$486 million as at end-April.
SEE ALSO: Corporate digest
Four property developments launched in the current financial year were "well-received" by the market, said KSH, with more than 2,200 units sold to date despite challenging market segments.
As at the end of the current FY2019, KSH has attributable share of progress billings to be recognised as sales revenue of more than S$476 million from property development projects held by associates and joint ventures, which will be progressively recognised and contribute to results after FY2019.
Investment properties held in Singapore and overseas have maintained good occupancy rates and will continue generating recurring income, said KSH. "In view of the above and barring unforeseen circumstances, the group remains cautiously optimistic on the outlook of its performance in FY2020."
KSH shares closed up 0.5 Singapore cent or 1.12 per cent at S$0.45 on Thursday before the results.
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American Airlines, Qantas get early approval on Trans-Pacific flights
Tue, Jun 04, 2019 - 8:35 AM
American Airlines Group and Australia's Qantas Airways received tentative approval from the US Transportation Department for a joint venture on flights between the US and New Zealand and Australia.
[WASHINGTON] American Airlines Group and Australia's Qantas Airways received tentative approval from the US Transportation Department for a joint venture on flights between the US and New Zealand and Australia.
The tie-up was granted tentative antitrust immunity by the department, paving the way for American and Qantas to coordinate fares and schedules if granted final approval, the department announced on Monday.
Final approval of the pact is subject to public comment and review by the department. The airlines will be asked to report on the arrangement annually and provide a "detailed assessment" after seven years, the department said in a press release.
The move comes after the Obama administration in 2016 rejected an earlier bid for antitrust immunity by the airlines over concerns the pact could harm competition over those long-haul routes. American and Qantas applied a second time in February 2018 with a revamped request to address concerns raised by US officials.
In a joint statement, Qantas and American said they planned to start several new routes in the first two years of the partnership. Qantas expects to announce details of new Brisbane-Chicago and Brisbane-San Francisco services after the partnership receives final approval.
SEE ALSO: American Airlines raises unit revenue forecast, shares rise
A final decision from the US government is expected in the next few weeks, the carriers said.
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Exeter City and Wigan Athletic go head-to-head in Youth Alliance Final
The 2019 EFL Youth Alliance Final will see Exeter City entertain Wigan Athletic at St James Park on Tuesday 30 April – kicking off at 6:30pm.
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Roseanne Barr Fires Back at Her Co-Stars Amid Roseanne Cancellation: "You Throw Me Under the Bus"
by Samantha Schnurr | Wed., May. 30, 2018 9:55 AM
While Roseanne Barr has apologized for the offensive tweet that incited Roseanne's cancellation, she was less contrite when it came to her co-stars' reactions.
After the star took aim at former Obama administration advisor Valerie Jarrett in a since-deleted tweet reading "Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj," co-stars Sara Gilbert and Michael Fishman issued their own statements condemning her comment.
"Roseanne's recent comments about Valerie Jarrett, and so much more, are abhorrent and do not reflect the beliefs of our cast and crew or anyone associated with our show," Gilbert, who long portrayed Barr's on-screen daughter, tweeted Tuesday. "I am disappointed in her actions to say the least."
"Wow! unreal," Barr replied in a tweet posted early Wednesday.
TV Shows Canceled Following Controversy: From Roseanne to Honey Boo Boo
Wow! unreal.
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) May 30, 2018
i created the platform for that inclusivity and you know https://t.co/hViHPX2ZUb. You throw me under the bus. nice!
Roseanne's Shocking Cancellation: Shonda Rhimes, Viola Davis and More Stars React
Please leave me alone, thanks.
Over on Fishman's Twitter account, the actor, famous for playing son D.J. Conner, posted a lengthy statement in reaction to the cancellation and called his colleague's words "reprehensible and intolerable."
"I believe our show strived to embrace different backgrounds and opinions, through open dialogue," the actor continued in his statement. "While I am going to miss being part of the ABC family, I believe that to sit back, or remain silent in an attempt to distance myself from the actions/statements of others would unintentionally endorse or placate those statements which I find truly offensive. My character was designed to represent the inclusive nature of my views. To represent portions of society often marginalized. In this moment it is important to be clear. We must stand-up against; bias, hatred, bigotry and ignorance to make society a better place for all."
In a retort posted early Wednesday, Barr tweeted, "I created the platform for that inclusivity and you know it.ME. You throw me under the bus. nice!"
The actress' comment was not lost on Fishman. "You fought, built, and designed Roseanne for inclusiveness," he answered back. "That is why yesterday was so out of character with the last 30 years. It was in your hands from the beginning to the end. No one can deny that."
"Please leave me alone, thanks," Barr responded.
However, the actress verbally rallied behind two of her most famous co-stars when she tweeted, "I just wish ABC had not thrown two of the greatest actors in the world out with me-Laurie [Metcalf] and John [Goodman]. I'm so sick over this-they will never have better character actors on their network."
Valerie Jarrett Speaks Out After Roseanne Barr's Racist Comments
her tweet made ABC very nervous and they cancelled the show.
As for Wanda Sykes, who announced on Twitter she would not return to the show as a consulting producer in light of Barr's comment, the comedian claimed to one Twitter user Sykes' "tweet made ABC very nervous and they cancelled the show."
However, it was Barr's tweet that ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey cited when she announced the network's decision to cancel the recently revived sitcom.
As Dungey swiftly announced less than 24 hours after the controversial tweet, "Roseanne's Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show."
Barr has since explained that she was "ambien tweeting" when she issued the controversial comment and asked in another since-deleted tweet that people not defend her as she did something "unforgivable."
As she replied to a supporter, "I'm not a racist, just an idiot who made a bad joke. thank you for defending me tho."
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Kylie Jenner, Kanye West and Rihanna Among Time's 25 Most Influential People on the Internet
by Samantha Schnurr | Thu., Jun. 28, 2018 10:35 AM
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Kylie Jenner is a bonafide social media maven—and she just got Time's stamp of recognition to prove it.
Along with her famous brother-in-law Kanye West and more familiar names, the 20-year-old makeup mogul was included in the magazine's 2018 unranked list of the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet.
With more than 100 million followers on Instagram alone, the reality star is one of the most beloved famous figures online and proved her devoted following one step further this year when she revealed the name of her firstborn, Stormi Webster, with a simple close-up photo of the star holding the infant's hand. In a matter of a day, the snap became the most-liked photo on Instagram...ever.
While the new mom's social media prominence has been mounting in recent years, Kanye West garnered newfound attention online when he returned to Twitter just two months ago after a lengthy hiatus.
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Since April, the Grammy-winning rapper has raised eyebrows with headline-making tweets about President Donald Trump, in which he called him a "brother," as well as photos of himself wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat. He also used the medium to clarify his controversial comments on slavery and share text messages between himself and fellow stars who had reached out to him at the tumultuous time.
Rihanna also was among this year's recognized online influencers for her use of the platforms to listen to her fans, market her makeup and lingerie lines and denounce Snapchat when the app showed a third-party ad that appeared to make light of physical assault and used her's and Chris Brown's images. Rihanna's message was heard loud and clear by the company.
"The ad was reviewed and approved in error, as it violates our advertising guidelines," Snapchat said in a statement. "We immediately removed the ad last weekend, once we became aware. We are sorry that this happened."
Actress Busy Philipps, who has built a second-wave following on social media since her initial rise to fame as an actress, as well as YouTubers Logan Paul and Jake Paul, K-pop sensation BTS, President Donald Trump and the Parkland shooting student activists have all also made the 2018 list.
For this year's full lineup, visit Time here.
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In its second year, the European Inventor of the Year awards were held in conjunction with the European Patent Forum in Munich on 18 April, at which German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave a keynote speech. Outstanding creative achievements were honoured in the four categories:
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Lifetime Achievement.
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The "Oh, Shit" Guide to Watch Care
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Your Leather Band Stinks: You can't do much to clean it without ruining the leather. Try wiping the band with a little soap and water. But if the smell doesn't go away, it's time to replace the band.
You've Scratched or Cracked the Crystal: A crack or scratch in crystal can't be polished out, but you can get a new one for around $50. If the crystal is actually Lucite, a scratch can be polished out, but a crack will still require replacement.
You Got Your Watch Wet: Don't fret. If you paid more than $500 for it, there's a good chance it's water-resistant.
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Khimki Moscow beats Zalgiris with late surge
A dynamic fourth quarter helped Khimki Moscow defeat Zalgiris Kaunas and keep its playoff hopes alives.
Khimki Moscow took a precious 74 – 64 win over Zalgiris Kaunas that keeps them alive in the postseason race.
The two teams are now tied in the standings with an 8 – 13 record and two victories below the playoffs zone.
“Zalgiris is a really good team. We played great defense. This was the key to the victory. We got some rebounds, which we had some problems with at the beginning of the game. When you play good defense and rebound, you always have success. I think we controlled the fourth quarter and we won,” Khimki coach Rimas Kurtinaitis said.
It was Khimki that dominated the final decisive minutes of the match. With the score 59 – 61 in the mid of the fourth period, the home side made a 15 – 0 run to take the result they wanted. The total score of the last quarter was 27-8 in favor of the hosts.
Jordan Mickey scored seven out of his game-high 20 points during that stretch. He also had nine rebounds while Malcolm Thomas added 16 points and eight boards. Tony Crocker dropped 14 points.
“We just have the goal of making the playoffs and this was the first step towards it“, said Mickey.
For Zalgiris, that was up 47 – 56 at the end of the third quarter, Marius Grigonis scored 15 points and Nate Wolters 10. The Lithuanian team finished with 14/38 2-pointers.
Photo credit: EuroLeague
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Hapoel beats Maccabi in Tel Aviv derby
02/Apr/18 21:57
Few days after being eliminated in EuroLeague, Maccabi Tel Aviv also suffered a loss in the Israeli League.
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated archrival Maccabi Tel Aviv 85 – 80 to emerge triumphant in the Israeli Winner League Tel Aviv derby of Round 22 and last game for the two teams for the second out of three regular-season rounds.
Matt Howard and Tomer Ginat created a formidable frontline duo for Hapoel with 20 (season-high for Howard) and 19 points respectively. They also grabbed 6 rebounds apiece. Tony Gaffney added 10 points.
For Maccabi, that played minus Pierre Jackson and Artsiom Parakhouski, DeShaun Thomas scored 17 points while Michael Roll posted 15 points plus 9 assists. Norris Cole and John Dibartolomeo scored 12 points each.
This result marked the fourth loss in the last five games for the “Yellows” in both EuroLeague and Israel. They remain second in the Winner League standings with 16 – 8.
Meanwhile, Hapoel improved to 11 – 11 and climbed to the fifth place.
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NYSE Euronext invites ADVA to its low-latency party
ADVA Optical Networking (XETRA: ADV.DE) continues to make a name for itself in the financial-services community as the NYSE Euronext has selected the vendor's FSP 3000 platform for its Secure Financial Trading Infrastructure (SFTI) access center.
The Germany-based vendor joins Ciena (Nasdaq: CIEN), which was tapped by Euronext in 2009 to build a private 100G optical network in New York and London metropolitan areas.
This deployment with Euronext is important for ADVA in that it gives it another major U.S.-based financial account reference. SFTI, a dedicated network that NYSE Euronext built and operates itself, is one of the largest backbones for the securities markets and financial trading community.
What's more, the deployment could get the attention of other service providers that can now offer their services within NYSE Technologies' liquidity center. In May, NYSE announced that it would open the center to third-party service providers such as Cross River Fiber.
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The second most common injury stemming from an auto accident is whiplash / neck pain (according to The Chiropractic Resource Organization). Whiplash is caused when the head is suddenly "whipped" forwards and then backwards which can cause soreness, stiffness and extreme pain. More often than not, a whiplash occurs in a rear-end collision, but can happen in other accidents as well. Sometimes, if the whiplash is extremely violent one can suffer traumatic brain injury. Severe whiplash injuries can cause nerve damage, skull fractures and hematomas.
Did you know that according to the ACA, nearly two-thirds of all auto-accident victims suffer from headaches that are caused directly by whiplash? Because of the violent jerking motion, one's brain literally bounces around inside one's skull which not only causes bruising to the brain, but is also a major cause of headaches. While headaches come in various degrees of severity, headaches caused by whiplash are cause for alarm. Concussions are also common occurrences that stem from whiplash. When one is in a car accident, one should take care before getting out of the vehicle to assess damage or to see if the other party is okay.
Whiplash and neck pain also can be the precursor to other ailments that are directly caused by a motor vehicle accident. Ailments such as pinched nerves can be created by a whiplash injury. When the head snaps back and forth, the nerves at the base of the neck can become damaged and block information flow to and from one's brain. A whiplash injury is considered a personal injury that can also lead to back pain, spinal cord pain, sciatica, slipped discs and other health issues. Whiplash also occurs to athletes in various sports and is also considered a sports-related injury that chiropractors who specialize in sports therapy take seriously when considering a spinal injury.
The chiropractor's assessment of a whiplash injury takes into account all the potential threats that stem from the injury. Is there spinal damage? Does the patient have back pain? Are there any pinched nerves? Does the patient have numbness or a tingling feeling in his body? Any of these scenarios and more are thoroughly checked out by a chiropractor who performs a battery of diagnostic tests (remember, a chiropractor specializes in non-invasive and drug-free treatments). The chiropractor then creates a schedule of visits where the patient then undergoes realignment, massage therapy, and exercises that loosen the tension and relaxes the sore areas to help bring down swelling and lessen the pain of inflamed areas as well.
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Action Drama Martial Arts
Hsu Tseng-Hung
Runme Shaw
Chang Yi Chen Hung-Lieh Cheng Pei-Pei Ching Li Fang Mian Ku Feng Ku Wen-Chung Lo Lieh Shu Pei-Pei Shum Lo Tang Ti Tien Feng Wong Ching-Ho Wu Ma
Liu Chia-Liang
The Thundering Sword
神劍震江湖
1967 • Action, Drama, Martial Arts • Hong Kong • Dir. Hsu Tseng-Hung
Reviewed by Andrew Saroch | Jun 12, 2015
Taken from the same source material as the enjoyably bizarre ‘Web Of Death’, ‘The Thundering Sword’ is a late-60s execution that uses most of the same plot twists and turns. However, instead of the excellent Ching Li in the lead role, Cheng Pei Pei – perhaps the quintessential Shaw Brothers’ swordswoman – takes centre stage. Surprisingly, her love interest is none other than Chang Yi, an actor whose name is commonly associated with villainous roles in ‘The Victim’. ‘Challenge Of Death’ and scores of other kung-fu classics. The resulting blend is a dramatic, yet mostly watchable swordplay flick.
News breaks out in the martial world of an invincible sword that can cut through anything and has no equal in China. Naturally such a weapon is highly prized by China’s various clans; the righteous schools are keen to find it to stop it getting into the wrong hands while the ruthless clans are bent on total domination. Heroic swordsman Yu, along with his good friend (Lo Lieh) and an adoring classmate, is sent to track down the sword and bring it back to his wisened master. While travelling alone, Yu meets a beautiful swordswoman who over-eagerly kills a band of robbers trying to ambush her. Though this woman, Jiao, has a ruthless side, she also has a tender heart and falls in love with honourable Yu. Unfortunately, Jiao accidentally injures her lover’s loyal friend in her own quest for the ‘thundering sword’ and is desperate to compensate for this horrific blunder. Jiao therefore disguises herself as Yu and pays the noted Yue Security Agency to transport the injured man across China so that he can be cured. However, when the escorts are ambushed and the mission is thwarted, Jiao takes out her frustration on the surviving members of the Yue firm, though her lover Yu is blamed for the subsequent melee. The various clans gather to hunt down Yu for his ‘crimes’, while the sword falls into the wrong hands and the two lovers agree to marry. All three of these diverse incidents leads to the ultimately tragic conclusion.
As ‘The Thundering Sword’ seems to allude to the same inspiration, the comparisons to ‘Web Of Death’ are obvious: both films centre on the search for an unbeatable weapon; both have a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ style romance at their core; both have the same misunderstandings and both share most of the same characters; both star Lo Lieh (though in very different roles). However, the way the two directors tackle the subject is very different. In ‘Web Of Death’, Chor Yuen concentrated more on the action-based aspects of the narrative, the clan intrigues and the duplicitous characters. Meanwhile, Hsu Cheng-Hung’s ‘The Thundering Sword’ – shot a decade earlier – takes away much of the tensions and focuses primarily on the tragic love of the two lead characters. Which of the two is more successful is probably dependent on familiarity with the source (of which I claim ignorance) and whether the potential viewer craves action or drama. Of their kind, both attempts achieve most of their respective goals.
While ‘Web Of Death’ undoubtedly suffered from the ending scenes of the ‘fearsome’ spider running amok, ‘The Thundering Sword’ takes the safe route with a weapon that is both probable and believable. Nevertheless, it is a film that often belies its operatic roots with heavy scenes of melodrama and theatrical acting. Though it takes a more realistic approach to its storyline, it is harmed by these moments of histrionics and grand gestures. Among the fresh-faced supporting players, there are faces like Ku Feng and Tien Fong who also get sucked into the heavy-handed scenes of sacrifice and tragedy, adding to the feeling that this is a production that shows its age. There are scenes that succeed in conveying a real intensity and power that breathe life into the storyline, but there are a few too many moments that go some way over-the-top, especially towards the end.
‘The Thundering Sword’ is archaic and does struggle to overcome its deficiencies, but it is given a significant boost by its two lead stars. In one of his few roles as the hero, Chang Yi is a sympathetic lead who mixes the persona of invincible swordsman and vulnerable lover with conviction. Though he doesn’t quite achieve the gusto of Yueh Hua’s performance in ‘Web Of Death’, it is still nice to see him in a different light. While Yi is good, this is of course Cheng Pei Pei’s film and she carries most of it with aplomb. Even in the more awkward moments of operatic drama, she lights up the screen with her wide range of emotions and expressions. It’s testament to her that the audience forgets just how ruthless Jiao initially is and that her thoughtless actions are a mere cry for love. Cheng is convincing when she is the expert swordswoman and the dewy-eyed love interest – a quality that few actresses outside of Asia ever come near to replicating.
Cheng Pei Pei’s excellent performance and the moments of genuine emotion manage to excuse some of the film’s less enjoyable sequences. While it hasn’t aged well in comparison to ‘Come Drink With Me’ and even some of Chang Cheh’s early work, it still proves to be a mildly diverting Shaw Brothers’ swordplay film.
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Then There Were Two: Court Rejects Minority Shareholder’s Claim of Wrongful Termination Under Founders Agreement
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A company has four founding shareholders each of whom is a director-employee. Their agreement provides that the votes of three out of four founders are required to terminate the employment of any founder or to approve a series of other major decisions such as making distributions, issuing or redeeming shares, amending the certificate of incorporation or bylaws, etc.
When one of the founders no longer is employed and thereby automatically loses his seat on the Board, under the same provision the number of votes required to approve termination of another founder or the other enumerated major decisions drops to two out of three.
Sounds simple so far, right?
Now let’s complicate things. Under another provision, any amendment of the agreement requires the approval of the company and of the founders holding at least 75% of the voting shares, which raises the following questions:
What happens when only three founders remain, two of them vote to terminate the third, and the remaining two hold less than 75% of the voting shares?
Can the business be managed with less than three founders who lack the voting power to amend the agreement to allow the them to make the enumerated major decisions?
Is the vote to terminate the third founder invalid absent a concurrent amendment of the agreement authorizing management of the company by only two founders?
If so, does that render the two-out-of-three voting authorization meaningless?
Those were the critical issues addressed in a noteworthy decision last month by Manhattan Commercial Division Justice Anil C. Singh (subsequently named an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department) in Simon v Kyrejko, 2017 NY Slip Op 31155(U) [Sup Ct NY County May 30, 2017], involving a dispute among the founding shareholders of a pair of affiliated companies that own and operate a Brooklyn-based vodka distillery known as the Industry City Distillery.
According to the plaintiff’s amended complaint, in 2012 he and three others entered into substantially identical Founders Agreements for two companies, one to operate the vodka distillery and the other to hold the intellectual property.
The distillery and vodka sales got off to a good start, but within a year the two defendant founders allegedly commenced a “power-grabbing scheme” in which, first, in late 2013, they forced out one of the four founders and, second, in 2014, they held a Board meeting unattended by the plaintiff at which they voted to terminate the plaintiff’s employment and remove him from the Board. The two defendant founders also subsequently demanded the redemption of the plaintiff’s unvested shares.
The plaintiff sued on a variety of claims, including one alleging that the defendants breached the Founders Agreements and their implied duty of good faith and fair dealing by terminating plaintiff’s employment without cause, and that all of their subsequent actions were ultra vires in the absence of the approval of three founders.
The plaintiff eventually moved for partial summary judgment, arguing that, notwithstanding the agreements’ express authorization for a vote by two of three founders to terminate a founder’s employment, any such action required the contemporaneous amendment of the agreements by 75% approval, and that the two provisions “must be read together to preclude running the business with less than three founders.”
The argument did not fly with Justice Singh who found nothing in the agreements explicitly supporting plaintiff’s contention that the companies are “always required” to be managed by at least three founders. Justice Singh also found plaintiff’s contention “debunked” by deposition testimony of the agreements’ attorney-drafter to the effect that, at the time the agreements were discussed and finalized, and even though in his opinion the agreements “should be amended” when two founders terminate the third, the four founders simply did not contemplate how the business would be managed when only two founders remained.
Justice Singh also found that construing the section of the agreements governing amendments to require at least three founders to run the business “contradicts the plain language” of the section authorizing founder termination by two of three votes, and also would violate rules of contract construction forbidding a court from inserting new terms “under the guise of construction” or reforming an agreement without the parties’ assent to reformation.
The court’s denial of the plaintiff’s summary judgment motion leaves unresolved the bulk of the plaintiff’s claims for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, defamation, tortious interference with contract, and others. So it looks like the case is headed to an eventual trial.
There seems to be little question that the founders wittingly or more likely unwittingly painted themselves into a corner by adopting agreements that fail to address the consequences of terminating two of the four founders, particularly given their business model and likely need to raise funds from outside investors.
In this respect the case reminds me of Gerlanc v Beatrice about which I recently posted, also involving a dispute between minority and majority owners of a start-up distillery (bourbon, not vodka) located in the New York metro area, in which the owners’ failure to adopt a written agreement at the outset seriously hobbled the company’s business plans once there was a falling out. If we substitute vodka for bourbon, the following advice offered by Vice Chancellor Laster to the parties in Gerlanc applies with equal force in the Simon case:
And maybe what people ought to do is say, “Wow, there’s mutual risk here, and what we really want to do is make good [vodka]. So let’s figure out some protective provisions for the minority that lets us go forward and make good [vodka].” And that, I think, would actually be a good outcome and a better use of people’s time than litigation.
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